The Hopechest Bride (The Coltons)

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Summary: :)
Review: Emily Blair Colton is a character that has been with us since the very first book in the Colton series. In the fist book (Beloved Wolf) someone tried to kill Emily in her own home. Emily ran away and ended up in Wyoming. In the following books in the series we learn that Emily suspects her 'mother' of trying to kill her. She reaches out to her adoptive and foster siblings asking for their help in getting to the truth. We learn that her 'mother' is really an imposter and indeed wants Emily dead. In Wyoming Emily makes a new life for herself while her family tries to sort out the problems at home. Emily makes new friends, including the town sheriff Toby Atkins. In the previous book (Pregnant in Prosperino) Emily is attacked for the third time and Toby is killed trying to protect her. That brings us to this book (The Hopechest Bride) where Emily is now home and safe with her family in Prosperino, California.

Josh Atkins is hell-bent on revenge against the woman he feels is responsible for his brother's death. Josh, who leaves the rodeo circuit and heads to Prosperino to confront Emily, never expected to feel guilty for his verbal attacks on her. He also never expected to find himself attracted to her. Josh is fifteen years older than Emily and knows he should resist her. Not only that, but his brother Toby was in love with her. Josh and Emily both have a lot of healing to do if they want to have a future together. They must also learn to let the past go and make their peace with Toby.

This book brings back many characters from the previous books in the Colton series. I enjoyed seeing everyone happy for a change, and even Meredith's therapist gets a happy ending. If you have read the other books in the series than you will love this one. I encourage you to buy the other books and read them first, but if not that is okay because this book can stand on its own.

Rating:
Summary: :)
Review: Emily Blair Colton is a character that has been with us since the very first book in the Colton series. In the fist book (Beloved Wolf) someone tried to kill Emily in her own home. Emily ran away and ended up in Wyoming. In the following books in the series we learn that Emily suspects her 'mother' of trying to kill her. She reaches out to her adoptive and foster siblings asking for their help in getting to the truth. We learn that her 'mother' is really an imposter and indeed wants Emily dead. In Wyoming Emily makes a new life for herself while her family tries to sort out the problems at home. Emily makes new friends, including the town sheriff Toby Atkins. In the previous book (Pregnant in Prosperino) Emily is attacked for the third time and Toby is killed trying to protect her. That brings us to this book (The Hopechest Bride) where Emily is now home and safe with her family in Prosperino, California.

Josh Atkins is hell-bent on revenge against the woman he feels is responsible for his brother's death. Josh, who leaves the rodeo circuit and heads to Prosperino to confront Emily, never expected to feel guilty for his verbal attacks on her. He also never expected to find himself attracted to her. Josh is fifteen years older than Emily and knows he should resist her. Not only that, but his brother Toby was in love with her. Josh and Emily both have a lot of healing to do if they want to have a future together. They must also learn to let the past go and make their peace with Toby.

This book brings back many characters from the previous books in the Colton series. I enjoyed seeing everyone happy for a change, and even Meredith's therapist gets a happy ending. If you have read the other books in the series than you will love this one. I encourage you to buy the other books and read them first, but if you not that is okay because this book can stand on its own.

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Summary: Josh and Emily-SPOILERS
Review: Favorite scene with Emily-
Her talk with Martha after Josh left.

Favorite scene with Josh-
Finally accepting that Toby was gone, but not forgotten.

Together-
The date, which didn't go well at all.

What did you like about Emily-
Her love, in friendship, for Toby, and guilt for what had happened.

What didn't you like about Emily-
After what had happened to her, she went off to be alone, unconcerned for anyone or anything around her. Took family for granted.

What did you like about Josh-
His love for his brother.

What didn't you like about Josh-
He blamed Emily for Toby's death, although I couldn't blame him for being upset, and taking it out on her. Still, he didn't know all the facts, and was ready to make a judgment without knowing her.

If I had to cast Emily, I'd cast Renee Zellweger.