Last Hope: a love story

"Devon. I'm in love with ya. This is real. And we're real." Riley and Devon have one of the most scorching meet-cutes I have ever read. It wasn't lust at first sight or love at first sight....it is freaking catch the room on fire from the sparks igniting between them at first sight! Literally it only takes one look for each of them and they are goners for each other. Just when they settle into nice conversation the evening abruptly changes. Devon just wants one night of fun without having to look over her shoulder. Her life has been anything but pleasant and she is basically in survival mode at this point to protect the few people she holds close to her heart. Having always relied on the one constant in her life, her step-brother, for feeling safe it is too late when she realizes he is no longer her safe person. Her one of fun comes halt when she is forced to leave and the last time she sees Riley is with pleading in her eyes. Riley knows she was real yet cannot find any traces of her being at the party. He searches and searches for her with no luck. Whiskey becomes his new best friend. He wants nothing more than to find Devon and then one night she is there needing his help. He will stop at nothing to protect Devon....she is his world. Devon always dreamed of being rescued by her knight in shining armor. Riley is for certain her knight in shining armor, soul mate, whatever you want to label it...they are definitely made for each other. Riley is so tender and patient with Devon, her safety and healing is of the utmost importance to him. He even goes as far as to adopt a puppy and makes it look like it is just for him but in all reality....it is for both of them. He wants her by his side....always. These two just screamed match made in Heaven to me the entire time I was reading the book. The extreme slow burn that surrounds these two....yup makes the story that much better (I love slow burns). Then the spice level really turns up!!! Emmanuelle Snow has yet again given her readers a story that will stick with them for days to come. Now, I say bring on more Carter Hills band stories!!!

I was fortunate enough to read 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 this weekend. Purrrr-fect book to stay in bed all day, surrounded by my cats, and read to my heart's content 😍 #weekendgoals. Riley is Carter Hills’ manager, good-looking, successful, and at a function with a lot of famous people. Beautiful Devon is at the same function, waiting for her friend to arrive. It was fate! Their eyes meet across the room and neither can look away (#meetcute). Riley makes swift work of getting to Devon and introducing himself. The chemistry is electrical. Things happen and they’re separated. Time passes and Devon needs a knight in shining armour to rescue her from her situation. 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 was an enjoyable, quick read - short and sweet – with a dual narrative, told by Riley and Devon in alternating chapters. As with book 1, lots of sexy time, but nothing too graphic. A love story with lots of emotions and a few twists. Devon has a lot to deal with, but will she let anyone close enough to help her? And will Riley get over the family secret he recently discovered? You'll have to read 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 to find out! 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 (𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥), 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 I was given a free copy of 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 for my honest review.

Another great read! I read this book in one day, could not put down. This story from the start had me crying, broke my heart. The topic of abuse is a tough one and the author did a fantastic job of portraying the very emotional experiences. Devon had such strength dealing with a traumatic and very brutal situation that no one should ever have to experience. Riley was so supportive and perfect for Devon showing his love, patience and caring. He helped Devon overcome her struggles, especially his thoughtfulness giving Devon the puppy Hope. Love this series and highly recommend this book. I was given this ARC for an honest review. Like ∙ flag