Rustic Hearts

Poplar Falls Series, Book 1

By: Amber Kelly

Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine, Robyn Verne

The last place Sophia Lancaster wanted to return to was Poplar Falls. It's the place that holds all the painful memories and unanswered questions she's ever had. One phone call causes her life to take a turn, forcing her back to the town she hasn't stepped foot in in over 20 years.

And right into the path of Braxton Young.

His blue eyes, sinful smile, and rough exterior are no match for Sophia. She's there for one reason, and it isn't to fall in love. The sooner she can get out of this small town and back in New York City - the better.

However, fate doesn't care for either of their desires. Instead, they're forced to deal with each other, finding their differences aren't as great as they thought. Each day brings them closer to friendship and the possibility of something more. The answers she seeks might not only break her and Braxton apart but also her heart.

©2019 Amber Kelly (P)2020 Tantor

Wow! What a sweet and complex story

Wow! What a sweet and complex story. I can’t wait to try more from this author. Took me a while to warm up to the ML, but I did. Characters felt real.

Really cute 🥰

The truth is that it is rare to find me reading romance novels, I usually prefer the dark ones. But I love small town books.
I found myself mesmerized by this book, the plot, the characters and in general Poplar Falls ❤️
(Immediately after it I'll continue to the second book because I was left with a taste for more and I wanted more of the family and warmth of the farm 🥰❤️).

Sophie receives a phone call that changes her life upsidedown, which makes her pack a suitcase and travel to the town where she grew up, the one she hasn't set foot in 20 years, in order to pay her last respects to her late grandmother.
The truth is, I didn't expect to connect with the character like I did with Sophie, but I found myself understanding her heart and understanding where her reactions are coming from.
Throughout the plot, I prayed that she would get the answers to the questions that made a hole in her heart for two decades.
I was surprised by the author's twist, I didn't even think for a moment about the direction she went through which made me love the book more!

Dislike to love, secrets, a painful past, a small town, cowboys with a melting smile, the big city woman, a big and lovely family - There's everything here and so much more!

I devoured the book in a few hours and enjoyed every moment
Highly recommended! ❤️

MMC Voice

Wanted to give this story a chance but the moment I heard the MMC voice I was instantly taken aback. I can’t finish this!

Romantic

This was a wonderful story of love and family and the way life can be surprising

loved this small town romance!

This is my first by Amber Kelly and I absolutely loved it! So much heart and I loved seeing the characters slowly fall in love! At one point I was so enthralled with the storyline I forgot there was a hidden secret to be unraveled. Can't wait to read more from her!

Beautiful narration. Gorgeous story

Sophie and Braxton are an unlikely pairing (city girl vs rancher). She’s been dealing with so much hurt and feelings of abandonment by her dad. Braxton is a rancher whose aunt took him and his sister in as children when they lost their parents. His aunt. Her dad. Their family.

Sophie’s mom has been hiding things from her and lying since she spirited Sophie to New York as a child. Now Sophie has gone back to Colorado to attend her grandmother’s funeral and see her dad and family that she hasn’t seen in 20 years. It’s a lot. There’s some painful revelations coming. And it’s all a stunning, emotional, heartfelt story.

Wow

I don’t know what took me so long to read this book. Has a great story it’s sweet and with a little bit of suspense but all around a great love story.

I loved it!

I liked the way Sophia fits right in with her family even though it has need 20 years. I wish Braxton was more forthcoming about his feelings earlier in the book.

Slow burn but nice

I really enjoyed this book but it’s definitely one you need to be in the “mood” for. It’s a slow burn and wraps up very briskly once the romance kicks off. That was pretty annoying.
The narrators are fine. They have great voices. They just seem kind of automatic/robotic. Sort of in the way Alexa or Siri are. It’s not bad, it just lacks a sort of flow that storytelling needs.
They both did a great job bringing the characters to life in unique ways.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Loved this book so much! Can’t the rest of the series pppllleeeaaasssee come to audible!