The Edens follows the love lives of The Eden siblings as they navigate their smalltown lives in Quincy, Montana. Most of the books contain some small elements of romantic suspense/mysteries that I was not expecting, but definitely keeps the story engaging. There’s still one more book expected to come out later this year, and I can’t wait to pick it up.
Indigo Ridge
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Release Date: October 26, 2021
Because I enjoyed Juniper Hill, and thought Graham and Winn were cute in that story, I figured I go back and read book 1 before continuing on. And one again, not read a book’s synopsis shocked me, because imagine my surprise when this small-town romance started taking queues from a murder mystery and dead bodies and apparent staged suicides were taking over Winn’s job as police chief. This was a wild and engaging story, but the plot wasn’t as enjoyable as book 2 for me, and the romance itself wasn’t as strong either, though I do think they are well matched, I just didn’t care quite as much.
Juniper Hill
Rating: ★★★★☆
Release Date: January 11, 2022
Release Date: January 11, 2022
What a fun read, though all the conflicts in the story are kina ridiculous. Memphis and Knox make a strong couple – both looking for stability and balance, which they bring to each other despite their rampant trust issues. Even though this isn’t a holiday romance, it’s got the same cozy feels (apart from the mafia ties) and was a quick read with lots of family dynamics establishing the couple, and setting up the universe for future books.
Garnet Flats
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Release Date: July 26, 2022
Talia and Foster’s second chance romance both worked and didn’t work for me. While I believed their deep love and relationship in the past, the reasons they had broken up and the miscommunication of it all was a bit much. But I’ve come to realize that’s what this series is – a bit much. But I did rally enjoy their present day relationship, trying to get to know each other again (though there was still some frustrating miscommunication) I would have loved more of Foster’s family relationships explored and I always want flashbacks in a second chance story.
Jasper Vale
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5 Stars)
Release Date: January 31, 2023
Release Date: January 31, 2023
This has been my least favorite in the series and that makes me sad. I can’t say I was particularly excited for Eloise’s story, but I thought getting to know her more and see her relationship with her family -and parents especially – develop would be great. But that didn’t really happen. Neither Eloise or Jasper really had any development individually. And their relationship was so rushed I never felt their chemistry or connection. I think this might show me that I don’t really enjoy marriage of convenience, or at least I’m very picky with it. I also had a problem with the conflict at the end of the story, I didn’t like it and really thought it was unnecessary. But I have hope for the rest of the series still.
Until next time,
Life of a Literary Nerd 