Kiss My Boots (Coming Home, #2)

by Harper Sloan

• ISBN10: 1501155210
• ISBN13: 9781501155215
• Publish Date: 18 July 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Imprint: Pocket Books
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 368
• Language: English

Reviews

[Romance Schmomance]

I'm a huge Harper Sloan fan and I loved the first book in this series. I couldn't wait to jump into this second chance romance with Tate and Quinn's story. Certain parts of their story felt a bit repetitive. It kind of felt like they were sorting through the same issues over and over again.

One thing I love about second chance romances is watching them work their way back to one another. And once we learn Tate's reasons for staying away, I honestly felt like I've would have done the same thing in his situation. I appreciated his honesty with her about it all and was thankful that Quinn didn't give him the run of the mill to make him grovel for so long.

But I understood Quinn's reason for her lack of trust in Tate. She seriously suffers from abandonment issues with not only Tate, but from her mother and brother. It was justified, but I loved watching her development and taking these issues head one....instead of running from them.

The bit of drama, I definitely saw that coming and just wish it never did. But I can't stay that I didn't mind the way that Quinn handled it ;-) Never mess with a country girl and her man, eh?

This was definitely a solid read, great small town second chance romance to absolutely adore!

[Cocktails and Books]

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books

Quinn and Tate were high school sweethearts (kinda of) who lost touch once Tate left for college.  While Quinn's heart was broken, she never got over Tate.  So fast forward to today and Quinn suddenly has to come face to face with the man who still owns her heart.

Quinn doesn't make things easy for Tate.  She is already a tough woman who doesn't let many close, but she definitely makes things hard for Tate.  

My only problem with the book was Quinn.  She was such a force of nature in LOST RIDER, but in this book she almost turned into someone I didn't really like.  I could understand why she was cold and closed off, but for a woman who was desperate for someone to prove she was worthy of being loved I wanted her to be more accepting of what Tate offered sooner.

[thebookdisciple]

Kiss my Boots is the second chance love story of Quinn, a mechanic in her small Texas town, and Tate, the new town OB/GYN. I kind of loved that she is in a male profession and he is in a female dominated profession. Nice twist! I am going to do this review as I read, so you are getting my thoughts!

•  This is VERY similar to book 1, Lost Rider in the trope. Q and Tate fell in love as teenagers, then he went off to college and never spoke to her again. Q stayed in town just like Leigh (from book 1) did, and now that the hero has returned, she struggles with her feelings of abandonment, love, and fear. So far, its pretty much the same book with different characters.


•  Oh no...if this Ella chick turns out to be a 'bunny boiler' like I am thinking she might be, I will be super annoyed. She seems like the crazy type of girl who would travel thousands of miles to 'win' Tate 'back', or fake a pregnancy or something. How do guys not see that in girls?!?


•  "I laugh dryly thinking about how corny my thoughts sound...". Yes, they sound VERY corny. Add to that the overuse of idioms and 'southern sayings' and weird analogies/metaphores, and the whole thing gets a little eye roll inducing. Hopeful that will die down as I read on.


• Hmmm.....Tate's reason for leaving without a word is a bit weak in my opinion. I mean, there was NO way he could have found to get word to Quinn? None....really? Hmmmm.


• Quinn sounds like every girl I know when it comes to trusting guys. She was heartbroken and terrified it will happen again. Its very relatable so I appreciate that.


• Okay, they kind of got over the drama that kept them apart and its only like 1/2 way through the book. I'm pretty happy about this!


• Its smooth sailing, fun, flirty times between these two and it actually turned into a lighter read!


• Drama Llama in the last like 10% but these two handled it really maturely. THANK GOD!

Overall, even though the book didn't start out great for me, I am happy with the way it all turned out. The miscommunication is dealt with pretty early on and the book mainly focuses on them falling back in love. I also loved seeing Quinn's relationship with her oldest brother Clay. It was sweet!

Side note: The covers for this series are STUNNING and I adore them! Aren't they beautiful!? I love the use of color and the sun behind the models. Just beautiful!

• POV: dual 1st


• Tears: no


• Trope: second chance


• Triggers: none


• Series/Standalone: stand alone (part of an interconnected series)


• Cliffhanger: no


• HEA: yes, with epilogue

The Montana Men series by Jennifer Ryan, The Until Series by Aurora Rose Reynolds, Rescuing Emily by Susan Stoker...then you will probably like Kiss My Boots!

 

Kiss My Boots

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