ABOUT THE BOOK
Her boyfriend’s older brother should be off-limits, but he’s a sinful temptation.
Sarah is a preacher’s daughter and a people pleaser. She’s also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil’s Head, Missouri, thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town’s richest rancher.
But Sarah’s not sure he’s her future husband, especially when his older brother, Isaac, returns home after serving six years in the Army. He has tattoos on his arms and bad habits that are not “father-approved.”
When he’s not working on the ranch or roping at the rodeo, Isaac hangs out in the barn, playing his guitar. He’s trouble, but Sarah’s music-loving heart gravitates toward him.
Isaac loves consuming Sarah’s mind, crawling under her skin, backing her into corners, and whispering inappropriate things in her innocent ears.
After weeks of playful banter and guitar lessons blurring the line between right and wrong, Issac makes Sarah a proposition she can’t refuse.
But when the unthinkable happens, and everything she knows is destroyed, will Sarah make the right choice?
MY REVIEW
Good Heavens! The preacher’s daughter and the local bad boy. Need I say more? The story is set in the 80’s, and speaking from someone who experienced that era, this book is gold. Not to mention, the author names each of the chapters after an 80’s song. Sweet!
Sarah and Isaac’s story is anything but perfect; it’s raw and messy, just like real life. You know that feeling when you’re reading a book, and you can’t help but feel what the characters are going through? That’s precisely what happened to me with these two. The chemistry between them? It’s like watching a spark ignite into an entire fireworks show, but this beautiful, emotional depth makes it so much more than just a romance.
Isaac is the ultimate book boyfriend. Watching him support Sarah on her journey and not try to change her made me weak every time. Sarah’s secret desire to play guitar and sing is an excellent addition to the story, and I love how Isaac encourages her. Their growth and connection are mesmerizing, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way, even when they knew their love would hurt so many.
The side characters really make the story more interesting, like Sarah and Isaac’s manipulative parents and Isaac’s brother and Sarah’s boyfriend, Matt. I also thought Sarah’s sister, Eve, was wonderful for stepping up when things got chaotic, and stay tuned for her story and my review later this month.
This book isn’t just a read; it’s an emotional experience. I recommend this book to anyone who grew up in the 80’s and would like to reminisce about the time, or if you’re looking for something that will make you feel deeply and leave you utterly satisfied. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You won’t regret it!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jewel E. Ann is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to write mind-bending love stories. She’s living her best life in Iowa with her husband, three boys, and a Goldendoodle.
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