Okay, let’s talk about this book. First off, it’s short—like, *really* short. I finished it in one sitting, and honestly? It felt more like a prologue than a full novel. The story follows Evelyn, a woman in her late 20s who’s stuck caring for her deadbeat dad after her mom’s death and her sister’s departure. Her reasoning for staying drove me *nuts*. Like, girl, just leave already!

The plot itself isn’t bad—there’s suspense, a clean romance brewing with Will (the only decent cowboy in the bunch), and enough mystery to keep you curious. But here’s the kicker: it ends on a *massive* cliffhanger. No resolution, no closure—just boom, done. I get that it’s part of a series, but this felt like being handed Chapter 1 and told to pay for Chapter 2.

I listened to the audiobook version, and the narrator was… fine. Not amazing, not terrible. Some mispronunciations threw me off, and her attempts at different character voices were hit-or-miss. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it didn’t elevate it either.

Would I recommend it? If you love serialized stories and don’t mind waiting (and paying) for the next installment, sure. But if you prefer standalone books with satisfying endings? Skip this one—or prepare to be hooked against your will.