2.5/3 starsI was excited to read more about Rossen after liking him so much in Peace River (the first book in this series). I actually really liked all the characters. Kit was super sweet, which was a little surprising under the circumstances. You would think she would be very bitter, but I think in her case it was her trying to survive and just having absolutely no control over what happened to her. I also liked her interests in playing guitar and modeling/firing clay. Rossen's family is great, again, and I loved hearing about them working their ranch and their interactions as a family. Rossen's and Kit's interactions were really sweet, but I definitely understood Rossen's apprehension due to their difference in ages. I liked the rocker as well. I did think that the situation was a little crazy and didn't like how Kit was just leading some people along. You can date and have fun without doing that.There was some really humorous and sweet moments in this book, especially dealing with Kit getting ready to deliver her baby, although it definitely got intense at some points as well. It about broke my heart when Rossen tries to let Kit move on. Thank goodness for happy endings! As there was in Peace River, there is quite a lot of religious content and so I'd recommend this to members of the church to read. I also felt like a lot of it was also unrealistic. For most people it isn't quite like this. On a similar note, I did think in some ways that Kit's talents were a little unbelievable - to be great as so many things and have everything turn out as they did was just too good to be true. So, that bothered me a little. Overall, it was a fun read. I had too high of expectations and was a little disappointed, but I will continue reading books from this author.Content: CleanSource: Received a copy from the tour host for an honest review. Kit Star has to get away from her abusive foster father, so she runs to the only place she thinks she can make any money for herself with her music, Las Vegas. But she finds more than she bargained for there, luckily she's rescued just in time by Rossen Rockland. But Rossen also found more than he bargained for, he thought that he was just rescuing a young girl being attacked by a gang, but he had no idea that he was rescuing a young girl that he would fall very quickly in love with. Kit is so young, she still needs to figure life out, so Rossen tries to step aside and allow her to live her life as a normal 18 year-old girl should. That is hard on his heart and on hers too. Will they ever be able to talk about their feelings for each other?I was really excited to be able to read the second Rockland Ranch book! I think this book can stand on it's own, but there are a lot of things that make more sense if you've read Peace River first. I really enjoyed this book, the plot was original and intriguing. The characters are great, I really felt as though I got to "know" them. I loved that there was plenty of clean romance. I really can't wait to read the next book about Rockland Ranch!
What do You think about Above Rubies (2013)?
couldn't get into the story since it takes place during the '70s
—spacilovajana
Didn't like this one as well as the first one.
—dollars
