engagement. You know what they say about the best laid plans. When an attraction builds to the point of boiling and walls start to come tumbling down, can I stick to my plan or will I discover that everything I ever wanted was right here after all? PURCHASE A COPYAmazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QS4NK6 Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087QS4NK6 Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B087QS4NK6 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B087QS4NK6 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2GwT7oM READ MY BOOK REVIEWMy Rating: 5 Stars Tropes: Small Town | Contemporary Romance Is it to early to say that I already NEED another book in this series? Because I DO! The Polar Falls series is one of my absolute FAVORITES and I can’t help but recommend them to everyone I know. These books are sweet, small town romances with charming characters, a quaint and rustic setting, and plots that will keep you glued to the pages. Amber Kelly KNOWS what her readers wants, and she consistently delivers. I am thrilled about this because she’s a fairly new to me author, but one I know I’ll be reading for years to come! If you’re not familiar with this series but want to know where to start, then I personally recommend reading them in order as each of the books are interconnected. However, this is not necessary, and you can truly read them in any order if you choose as each book does feature a different couple. Just be warned that if read out of order there will probably be spoilers from past books/relationships. Fragile Hearts is the 4th book in the series. This one features Bellamy and Brandt. Brandt is the new vet in town and has had a tough couple of years after his wife was murdered. His emotional scars are imbedded deep in his soul and trying to come up from the ashes proves difficult for him. That is, until the pretty blond comes into the picture and takes over as an assistant at his veterinary practice. Bellamy is a breath of fresh air. She’s down to earth, relatable, and fierce. She wears her heart on her sleeves and would do anything for anyone. However, she too is getting over a rough spot as the man she thought was her partner in life took her dream job right from under her nose. She goes back to Poplar Falls to heal her wounds and is surrounded by some of the best family anyone can ask for. Even though she’s not looking for love, she does find something with the local vet and the two must overcome all the things holding them back to find their HEA. The journey isn’t 100 percent easy, but Amber Kelly doesn’t drag it out with angst and unease and readers will feel the experience is pleasant and realistic. I do hope many readers will take a chance on this book and the series as a whole. There are not many romances that feel authentically small town like this one so you’re really in for a treat if you read it! Highly recommended. BOOK TEASERSREAD AN EXCERPTWe close down the bar before paying our tabs and wrangling the girls out to the parking lot. They're swaying as they cling to each other, singing off-key. Walker tries to gently untangle their limbs but Elle pulls them in tighter. “I love you guys. Don’t you worry about that SOB from Ohio, Bells. We’ll find you a real man.” “Yeah,” Sonia agrees, as she stumbles and Foster reaches out to keep her from falling on her ass. “Oops,” she giggles. A black sedan pulls in and she rights herself. “That’s my ride,” she says as she breaks off and makes her way toward the vehicle listing sideways. “Are you kidding me?” Walker mumbles as he catches up to her and guides her to the passenger door. He opens it, and helps her in as she waves and blows kisses back to the girls. Once she is in and the door closes behind her, the car peels off in a cloud of dust. Walker throws his hand in the air. “You’re welcome for helping your wife into the car douchebag,” he calls after the taillights. Elle and Bellamy are still holding on to each other, with Foster keeping them steady. “Come on baby, let’s get you home,” Walker beckons to Elle. “I guess that means you’re on my couch tonight, honey,” Payne says, as he slaps Foster’s back. “I expect breakfast in the morning, dear,” Foster quips. “Of course, I’m a gentleman.” “I have to drop Bellamy off and I’ll be right behind you.” “I’ll take her,” I offer. She looks up at me. “I mean, it’s on the way to town. That way you don’t have to backtrack,” I clarify. “It’s okay by me if it’s okay with you, Bells,” Foster puts the ball in her court. “Works for me,” she says before taking off for my truck. “Glad you came out tonight, Doc,” Payne says before offering me his hand. I shake it and then Foster’s. “Yeah, you should come more often,” Foster agrees. “I’ll do that.” Walker shouts his goodbye from his truck and I join Bellamy in mine. She’s kicked her boots to the floorboard and her feet are on the dash and she's focused on the radio. She has one eye closed and her tongue out in concentration as she turns all the knobs. “It works better once I start the engine,” I tease her and she looks up. “That’s what the problem is.” She giggles. “You’re an adorable drunk,” I tell her. “You’re an adorable sober, Doc,” she says on a hiccup. “I have a great idea, let’s get donuts,” she blurts out. “Donuts? It’s two in the morning. I don’t think there are any donut shops open at this hour,” I tell her and her face falls. “Tell you what,” I lean in and whisper. She focuses her eyes on me and leans in too. “I promise to bring you some donuts to the office in the morning.” “Oh my goodness, I have to work in the morning. And my boss knows I’ve been out late drinking,” she says as her eyes widen. “I think he’ll give you a pass this time.” “Whew, thank goodness, if I was still on ranch duty, Pop would probably make me sling manure till I puked.” That makes me bark out a laugh. “Let’s get you home so you can sleep it off before it's time to clock in.” “Okay,” she says before a yawn escapes and she closes her eyes. By the time we make it to Stoney Ridge, she's fast asleep. I pull up the drive slowly and leave the engine running as I round the front of the truck and open her door. I try to wake her, but she mumbles something incoherent and pulls her legs into a ball under her. I wrap an arm under her, gently lifting her as she sighs, and leans into me. I move her to get a better grip around her waist and feed my other arm under her legs to lift her from the truck. The front porch light blinks on and Winston Wilson steps out. He stands and waits as I make my way carefully to him, while holding a sleeping Bellamy close to my chest. “I’m sorry we woke you,” I apologize as I climb the steps. “You didn’t, it’s the darnest thing. I know she’s grown but I can’t fall off until I know she’s tucked safely in her bed,” he says as we make it to him and he opens his arms to take her weight from me. She stirs as I transfer her to your father's embrace. “Poppy,” she mutters, “I want donuts.” He laughs quietly, as her eyes drift back closed and her breath evens out. “She would randomly ask for donuts when she was little. At night before bed, during her riding lessons, at church, while the Reverend was in the middle of his sermon. Silly baby. She’ll always be my baby girl. Whether she’s twenty-five, thirty-five, and even when she’s sixty-five. I’ll worry and carry her as long as I’m able. Or until the Lord sends someone else to do the job for me.” A parent’s love is powerful. “I hate we kept you up,” I tell him. “I don’t mind at all, son. I’m glad she had a good night. Her mother tells me it’s been a rough week for her.” “Yeah,” I agree. “Thank you for making sure she got home safe.” “My pleasure,” I reply as I smile down at her. She looks like an angel in her daddy’s arms. He clears his throat. “Oh, um, I’ll get her boots. I’ll be right back.” I turn and hurry to the truck, plucking her discarded boots from the floorboard and take them back. Winston has already carried Bellamy in and made his way back to the door. I hand him her boots. “Good night, Doc. We’ll see you tomorrow,” he bids me farewell and I make my way home. It was a fun night. I can’t remember the last time I actually went out and enjoyed myself. When I make it to my apartment I take a quick shower and get settled in. I fall right off to sleep and have a dreamless reprieve until the alarm starts blaring at eight am. Five uninterrupted hours of rest. I can’t remember the last time that happened either. CHECK OUT THE FULL SERIES READ FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITEDABOUT THE AUTHOR
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