I will be honest, I have read a few of the Ruby River books by this author before. I have laughed out loud, cried at emotional scenes, cringed at embarrassing moments, and I have LOVED the Spice scenes. HOWEVER, this book has quickly become my FAVORITE RUBY RIVER BOOK YET! It called to me emotionally and created a spot in my heart.

The MFC, Main Female Character, in this book is Delaney Hart. Delaney is a fluffy young woman in her mid to late 20s with emerald green eyes and dark hair with purple ends. Delaney has returned to Ruby River where she spent many enjoyable summers with her Aunt who ran a small gemstone and incense shop in the downtown area. Only this time she has come to stay, she hopes. Her Aunt passed away and left the shop to Delaney. When the story starts Delaney is in denial to some degree that her aunt will never come back. She is full of self-doubt as to if she can run the shop, will people in Ruby River accept her, will she be able to handle her shop being so close to the HORRIBLE boy she spent summers growing up with, will she ever be able to go into her Aunt’s bedroom, and most importantly is she TOO MUCH for people to handle? Delaney grew up hearing from many people that she was too big, too loud, too spontaneous, too much to handle. After awhile one starts to believe it. Can Ruby River change this?

The MMC, Main Male Character is Marc Kingsley. He is a member of the town’s founding families and he runs the local Veterinarians. Marc loves order, the expected, being able to plan for all possibilities, handling his environment to allow maximum safety and comfort. He HATES loud noises, unexpected events, things he can’t control. He has no comprehension really why Delaney hates him so much and has hated him for many, many summers. It is just a fact. Facts he can handle. All he knows is that while she grates his nerves he is also drawn to her in a way he has never felt for anyone. WHY?? He hates CHAOS and getting too near Delaney always brings CHAOS!

So, at this time enter CHAOS! No! Really! Chaos! In the form of a very cute, sweet, irresistible yet quite rude, enthusiastic, ‘chaos’ creating baby goat!! Chaos made me laugh so many times in this book! Yet can a tiny baby goat help bring them together? Is that enough?

NO! So enter GLAMMA! Glamma is Marc’s Grandmother and she literally runs the town with her three best Octogenarian friends. Glamma has plans for Marc. Glamma sees all, knows all, and loves to meddle in all. Yet she has a magic touch when it comes to her family and the town of Ruby River and her meddling often brings wonderful things come to life. Yet can even Glamma’s magic bring these two together with the adorable baby goat AND save the town’s Animal Shelter? Is she magical enough??

Read this book when it comes out tomorrow 5/17/2026 and find out! Who knows, maybe the river will turn crimson for this couple. One never knows.

I received a free copy of this book as an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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