Rafe

Another Good One

Rafe by Nicole Edwards is a tale of trauma and loss, love and redemption. It is a friends to lovers story about Rafe Sharpe, cousin to the Walker clan, Bailey Webber, manager of the Double R B & B, and Holt Callahan, a thriller author. I have skipped a few books in the Walkers of Coyote Ridge series and as a result had not read the book about Rex, Rafe’s older brother, but it wasn’t difficult to catch up and follow the story. I really enjoyed this one. Nicole Edwards does an amazing job of giving her characters’ real world experiences that mirror those that so many people. Her stories stress the importance of not locking away traumatic experiences because they will come out somehow and the memories will be in the driver seat if they surface on their own. This story of how Rafe found his happily ever after stresses the power that unconditional love and acceptance can have in helping to heal a battered soul. I loved Bailey in this book. She was so sweet, but full of fire and rarely allowed herself to be dragged down by setbacks in her life. However, I think Holt was my favorite. He swept into town and not only did he go after what he wanted, but he was a bridge that helped others do the same. I anticipate that his inquisitive mind is going to shake up the town of Coyote Ridge in the near future. As one would expect from this author, there is plenty of emotional upheaval, super hot intimate moments, and small town charm. It was a great addition to the Walker family’s ongoing saga, and it definitely has me eagerly anticipating the next story to come. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy small town erotic romance. I would caution that readers should consider whether childhood abuse is a trigger and be open to non-traditional romantic relationships. I am voluntarily submitting this honest review after reading an advanced complementary copy of this book thanks to Nicole Edwards.