Benediction

(Cattenach Ranch 2)

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Pub Date 8 Aug 2017 | Archive Date 31 May 2022

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Description

As a child, Nakos Hunt left behind the familiarity of his Native American Arapaho tribe for time on Cattenach Ranch. Now the foreman, he's happily settled into his life, but the girl who befriended him all those years ago suddenly has him twisted inside out. He craves stability and purpose, and Amy Woods is anything but a calming presence. Though she's unbelievably gorgeous and about the only person who can drag a laugh from him, he's never been able to understand her. Then a moment changes everything, and an urgent need to protect her rises inside him. And doesn't let go. So does an aching desire and a bond he can't seem to control, no matter how hard he fights the need.

She's no one's version of ever-after...

Amy's not a stranger to disappointment. She's spent the majority of her life pulling up her bootstraps and flipping Karma the bird. Once, she may have dreamed of things like happiness and love, but those were for other people. Nakos has never been someone she deserves, yet the attraction between her and the meticulous sexy-as-sin cowboy is undeniable. And too tempting to ignore. Not only is he strong, patient, and respectful, he's showing her a kind of romantic passion she didn't think existed. But the secret she's keeping could shatter their perfect bubble, and when an old nightmare comes crawling back from the past, she realizes losing Nakos will be the one thing she can't recover from.


Reviewer Content Warning: This book contains open door love scenes and mild language.

As a child, Nakos Hunt left behind the familiarity of his Native American Arapaho tribe for time on Cattenach Ranch. Now the foreman, he's happily settled into his life, but the girl who befriended...


A Note From the Publisher

Kelly Moran is a bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself. Kelly is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Readers Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists at USA TODAY's Lifestyle blog. She is a former Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, and the Netherlands. Kelly's interests include: sappy movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic, but don't tell anyone. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her significant other, her three sons, their wily dog, and their sassy cat. She loves hearing from her readers.

Kelly Moran is a bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her...


Advance Praise

"Moran writes incredible books about subjects that are sadly part of everyday life for some,and she does it with kindness and sensitivity."

~RT Book Reviews

"Benediction is friends-to-lovers done oh-so-right! I devoured this book!"

~Laura Kaye, New York Times & USA Today Bestseller

"Moran has such a way with words that can slay, tear down and build up. BENEDICTION is an emotional ride throughout."

~The Romance Reviews

"Moran writes incredible books about subjects that are sadly part of everyday life for some,and she does it with kindness and sensitivity."

~RT Book Reviews

"Benediction is friends-to-lovers done...


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A really enjoyable read that I read really quickly. Well written, good storyline with good amount of spice and relatable storyline.

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must read. I like this book and wanted to read more and more. Total fan of Kelly Moran.
Thank you NetGalley for this book and the publisher.

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Nakos, Olivia, and Amy have been friends since they were children. Everyone knows that Nakos loves Olivia. What they don't know is that Amy has loved Nakos just as long. Now Olivia is married to Nate with Nakos' blessing. Amy has always felt like second best. After Amy's husband beats her up Nakos realizes that he has feelings for her. Can he convince Amy that it's her that he loves not Olivia. Lovely story

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Redemption is a heartfelt and emotional story that keeps the reader captivated and intrigued till the very end. A well-written storyline that highlights all elements; heartache, laughter, drama and devotion. I liked the floe of the writing and the characters portrayals were believable and endearing. Overall, an enjoyable and entertaining read.

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Kelly Moran is a bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. This book was no exception. Rich characterizations, realistic emotions, and a lovely story make for a can't-put-it-down emotional read.

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This is the story of Amy and Nakos. Amy comes from an abusive marriage and reunites with her best friend Nakos. They have always had a very special bond but neither of them realizes that they have both harbored feelings for each other for some time.

Kelly Moran is quickly becoming one of my all time favorite authors. She writes well developed and heartfelt stories that take on real issues. In this book, she touches on a past abusive relationship and does an amazing job starting the book with heartfelt detail about how damaging a relationship like that can get. It makes it all that more touching to see Amy blossom and reinvent herself as the person she once was before the abuse. She was independent and sassy and such a lovable character. We all can relate to the serious issues Kelly Moran is not afraid to tackle in her books. This author has a special place in my heart and I will be reading any and all books I can from her. The romance world needs more authors like her. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read another great book from Kelly Moran.

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I love a good cowboy romance and this one didn't disappoint. Nakos is the perfect strong and silent type and Amy a bit of a whirlwind that gets him out of his head. Their personalities complemented each other very well and their shared history and respect were palpable. This is the first book by this author I've read and I absolutely loved her writing. She has a very unique style I enjoyed a lot. Even though the book isn't especially short, it was a quick read and I was thoroughly invested.
There were only two things that bugged me a little. While I liked how expressive Nakos was, sometimes the way he talked about his feelings felt overly formal and it took me out of the story a bit, because of how stilted it sounded. The more serious problem for me though was Amy's trauma (which there is a lot of). While it was addressed a lot in the beginning of the book, I don't think it was ultimately dealt with enough. Some things kind of just fell to the wayside and that gave it the feel that Amy was just "fixed" because she was now in a very loving relationship. I would have liked for it to be wrapped up a bit more extensively without just forgetting about it.
Overall a sweet romance with a lot of deeper issues. Please read the author's trigger warnings, I don't know if I am including all of them.

Tw: rape, physical and verbal abuse, racism, spousal abuse, body shaming, disordered eating

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

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I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Nakos and Amy have known each other since they were nine. With their friend Olivia they spent many hours together as friends and have grown so close.
When Olivia gets married to Nate, Nakos and Amy start growing closer together in a more than just friends way. Amy however does not feel she is worthy and is still dealing with hurt from her ex husband.
Can they overcome doubts and fears and love each other?

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I thought that this story was excellent!

It was a great story that was romantic, sexy and heartfelt.

The book gave me a real buzz in all the right places and I found it a real pager turner.
I was completely hooked by the story and found it a brilliant read

It is 5 stars from me for this one, very highly recommended!

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