Synopsis:~

He wants what he deserves, and this time he won’t walk away without it.
Meeting Daisy Hopewell shouldn’t change a thing.

Lane Carson is sick of living like a wandering homeless man. When he receives a text message from a woman claiming to be his brother’s fiancée, nothing short of meeting her will convince him his reclusive older brother has worked up the courage to talk to a woman, let alone propose. And since he’s returning to Big Prairie, he’s determined to claim the inheritance that should have been his. As long as no one expects him to live up to his brother’s impossible standards.

Daisy Hopewell has found refuge in Big Prairie working as a hired hand at the Carson Ranch—an opportunity to prove that her worth goes much deeper than being a rich man’s daughter. Her haven is shaken, however, when the boss’s brother shows up. Lane Carson is nothing like his reserved, serious brother. And Daisy knows from experience that when you add massive flirt to good-looking, the result is heartbreak.

Meeting Daisy sidetracks Lane’s plans, especially when she turns out to be irritatingly immune to his charm. But after being caught with her in a devastating flood, Lane suddenly finds himself reevaluating his approach to everything. Daisy’s stubborn determination and unflappable kindness feed his burgeoning desire to be more than a reckless, selfish man, but the last thing Lane needs is to be deemed unworthy by yet another person in his world.

Daisy is discovering a depth to Lane she hadn’t expected, and with Daisy, Lane finds himself believing he could be a better man. But by the time he figures that out, it might be too late, because she’s determined never to play the fool again.

Can Lane and Daisy release the resentment they cling to from the disappointments of their pasts and step toward the possibility of being different—better—together?

My take:~

Jennifer Rodewald writes reality and romance with a skillful hand and deft touch. When I’m With You, her latest Big Praire Romance, is a beautifully redemptive story of bitter and reckless ‘bad boy’ who discovers his worth through the eyes of friendship and faith.

Lane and Daisy were introduced in When I Lost My Way and Rodewald fulfilled the rampant expectations for their love story. Both Daisy and Lane have reason to guard their hearts and it’s a joy to see their attraction grow into friendship with love blossoming as they learn to trust each other beyond their facades.

I loved the authentic change and growth in Lane as he sought to shed his past. It took guidance from a wiser man, a hard look at his own choices, and the difficult decision to seek understanding and pursue forgiveness.

Jennifer Rodewald’s novels are must reads for those looking for love stories with substance, genuine characters, and romance aplenty. Readers of Nicole Deese, Tammy L. Gray, and Carla Laureano will find much to love from this talented writer.

With thanks to the author for my review copy. My opinions remain my own.

Jennifer Rodewald/J. Rodes lives on the wide plains somewhere near the middle of Nowhere. A coffee addict, pickleball enthusiast, and storyteller, she also wears the hats of mom, teacher, and friend. Mostly, she loves Jesus and wants to see others fall in love with Him too.

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