***4 ‘Mine the Heart’ Stars***
I loved Dillon and Tessa. Tessa is a spitfire, she is a little impulsive, which can get her into sticky situations, but the reason behind it all is sound. Her determination to forge a better future for herself is something I admired, as was the way she didn’t back down from much, even when the odds were against her. Dillon’s reputation for being dangerous isn’t too far off the mark, and it’s one which he cultivates with ease thanks to his imposing stature, but beneath the darkness is a man with a huge and genuine heart and a sly sense of humor that only comes out with those he trusts.
After they way first collided, which I definitely wouldn’t put in the meet cute category, Dillon and Tessa’s journey to their HEA could have gone in a very different direction, but I really liked how everything between them played out. Things do progress quickly, but it worked for me because they ended up in a situation where they got to really know each other and didn’t bother with games or attempting to force each other to do the mind reading thing. There was a little drama, but nothing angsty OTT and the chemistry between them was all kinds of sweet and smexy.
This is my first read by the author and I really enjoyed it. The writing was engaging, the pacing of the story was done well and I enjoyed the first person POV. What made this read fun for me was how the Native American, Apache to be specific, mysticism and wisdom was woven into the story and the part it played in Dillon and Tessa’s journey, not only to their HEA, but on their own separate ones as well. It was done well and respectful and I loved the depth it gave the story. And as for the secondary characters, they were all well written, though Nell is my favorite of the bunch, and the bits and pieces we were given of Barrett’s and Lander’s personalities have me wanting to know more about them both right now. So, it’s time to practice patience until the next book comes out!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
He's a fierce protector of his land and sacred heritage—and only a strong woman can capture his wild heart…
Dillon Iron Feather is dangerous and he knows it. Hardened by his championship fighting career, he returns to his remote Colorado ranch to heal, only to discover that city girl Tessa Grove is determined to stake her claim to the old mine she inherited on a corner of his land. Stubborn to the bone, Tessa soon digs up precious gems from deep within the earth to use in her custom-made jewelry business. But those stones turn out to be sacred, and sparks fly as they begin to guide her to the secret chambers of Dillon's heart.
Iron Feather Brothers Series: Meet the Iron Feather Brothers—they’re tough, they’re dangerous, and family means everything to them. Whether it’s living up to their ancestor’s outlaw reputation or brandishing their own style of justice, these men have each other’s backs. And it takes very special women to get under their skin and untangle their barbed-wire hearts in order to find love in this contemporary western romance series set in the Rocky Mountains.
Release Date: January 30th, 2018
Thank you for your beautiful review & for featuring Turquoise Mountain! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the story! <3
ReplyDelete