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Here with Me

An Ex-Boyfriend's Dad, Small Town Romance (Sugarland Creek, Book 1)

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Here with Me

By: Brooke Montgomery
Narrated by: Tor Thom, Maxine Mitchell
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A forbidden age gap stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a daring horse trainer and her off-limits ex-boyfriend’s dad…

When we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name.

Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together.

It's not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is.

So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It's not like I'll ever see him again or have to explain why I left.

But I'm proven wrong when he shows up at my family's ranch as the new farrier.

We can't be more than friends—for many reasons.

He's twice my age, workplace relationships are off-limits, and he moved back to rebuild a relationship with his son—the one I used to date.

Getting involved would ruin everything.

As we struggle between right and wrong, our connection deepens even though his traumatic past makes him doubt he deserves a second chance.

But it doesn't matter when everything's against us, including a rival who's out to get me and my ex who's determined to win me back.

After a riding trick goes wrong on his watch, he insists on taking care of me. Even though the odds are stacked against us, we keep the truth to ourselves.

But secrets don't stay hidden for long in a Southern small town.

Here With Me is book 1 in the Sugarland Creek series. Contains 20+ year age gap, ex-boyfriend's dad, workplace romance, opposites attract, and secret relationship vibes. Each book in this Southern, small town series is a stand-alone and ends in a happily ever after.

©2023 Brooke Montgomery (P)2023 Brooke Montgomery Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Small Town & Rural Western Romance Westerns Small Town Sports Animal Sports
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Here With Me had me laughing, crying, and everything in between. Fisher is a traumatized and damaged man who has been through so much in his 44 years. He is far from perfect and still working through his issues; I love how the author presented him as flawed and wanting to heal, still struggling both mentally and emotionally with the highly charged events of his past. Given all that we find out about him as the story progresses, I connected with him more deeply—he is relatable in a down to the nitty gritty, this is me, way. I cried for him and his trauma on more than one occasion, and I was so elated to see him open up and become vulnerable with both Noah and his son Jase. Noah is a fascinating female main character. I’ve met a lot of real life 22 year old women just like her—confident and cocky, self-assured and brazen, not afraid to be who they are. I can totally see why Fisher would be attracted to her—someone so vibrant and completely different from his past relationships. The insta-lust between these two is dynamic, setting the tone for what we are in for in this story. As things progress, the plot twists and turns in some unexpected and highly entertaining ways. The angst between these two around their secret parallels their sexual tension and drives much of the storyline, though the subplots also provide action, drama, and fascinating moments, dropping hints which I assume are for future books in the series. I LOVE grandma Grace and her intuitiveness, bold persona, and compassion. The antics of Noah’s brothers are funny as all get out and bring the laughter to break up the intense moments. Jase’s behavior is just as fascinating—a confused and hurting young man who seems to be floundering without any real role models. The dynamic between Fisher and Jase is tense, and I would have loved to see that explores a bit more. Most of the Taylor Swift references went right over my head, as I don’t listen to mainstream music, nor do I follow that stuff in the media, so it was interesting to hear so many references to her—but my son assures me she is one of the icons of the current teenage era, so I guess it makes sense the teens in this book would be obsessed with her.

The narrators of this audiobook are two of my favorites, and they did a lovely job of propelling listeners through the story with their ability to navigate all the southern twang while keeping the characters’ personalities on point. Their voices are soothing and easy to listen to. I only listened to the audiobook (I did not read it), as I love audiobooks, and I enjoyed hearing the narrators’ speak in twang for the conversations but in normal tones when there was not speaking going on. I think that worked really well from a listener’s perspective.

Angsty, Emotional, & Entertaining!

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Y’all…. This book was so hawt!!! I love a dirty talking, ex-boyfriend’s dad romance and Brooke did this one so well! I loved Fischer and Noah from the first page and their chemistry was literally goals. I ate this book up, like devoured it without stopping because it was so good!

Maxine Mitchell and Tor Thom we’re literally perfect as Fischer and Noah and they made me love this book so much more!

Tropes:
❥ Ex boyfriend’s dad
❥ Age gap (20+ years)
❥ Forbidden romance
❥ One night stand
❥ Cowboy + previous bull rider
❥ Small town romance
❥ Takes care of her when she gets hurt
❥ Workplace romance
❥ Boss’s daughter
❥ Secret relationship
❥ Forced proximity

Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm obsessed with these two!

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Here With Me is the first book in the Sugarland Creek series. Let me tell you, it was amazing. From the first page I was absolutely in love with Daddy Fisher & Noah. I am OBSESSED with these two. Even with their age gap they were perfect for each other, made for one another. This story was just beautiful, the setting was immaculate, the vibes were heartwarming. This was absolutely everything I could've hoped for.

Noah is a strong, independent woman that doesn't let herself be walked on. She owns her stuff and doesn't take crap from anyone. Fisher is a complex man that went through so much, his story is absolutely heartbreaking. It truly had me in tears. Once they find each other and can't get enough of each other, it's just utter perfection. The banter, the chemistry, the spice is explosive. Daddy Fisher has a mouth on him.. hot damn 🥵 & the way he is OBSESSED with his girl is enough to make anyone's heart melt.

This book is so well set up and developed. The whole family, the ranch I truly got attached to the whole family and I need more NOW ! The way Brooke writes her characters so flawlessly, how she makes them come to life and gives us a feel of who each of them are is magical. Also, the added suspense is always a hit for me !

🎧 The narration by Tor Thom & Maxine Mitchell was perfect. I loved how Tor gave Fisher an accent and it just fit him and brought him to life. I just felt all the emotions between the characters and the spice was amazing. I really enjoyed Tor & Maxine together!

Absolutely In Love

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This was such an emotional story! I love Noah, she is such a strong and beautiful person, she is smart, caring, and full of energy. She has a wonderful family, and an amazing job.
Fisher is a broken soul, who is trying to heal from his past tr@um@ and move forward with his life, he never expected Noah and the chemistry they share.
This was intense, full of secrets, mysteries, heartbreak, and healing. I can’t wait to see what happens next in Sugarland Creek.

This was such an emotional story!

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Very lovely romance with raunchy sex scenes to satisfy a woman's interest. enjoyed very much

lovely story

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