Accidental Runaway Groom (Clover Lake 2) Carrie Ann Ryan

 

Accidental Runaway Groom (Clover Lake #2)

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance

Length: 234 Pages

Pace: Fast

Moods: Romantic, Page Turner, HEA, Wonderful Characters, Easy to Read, Cowboy

Release Date: January 6, 2026

    

    Accidental Runaway is a fast paced, cozy small-town romance, with one very feisty mother, a ton of sexy, well-built ranchers and it contains enough slow burn romance to keep you on the very edge of your seat. I devoured this book and easily finished it in one sitting.

Synopsis:

    Sharp McBride was supposed to be getting married. The morning of his wedding he woke up in one of his work trucks, on the side of the road, with no idea how he got there. When Jamie Montgomery was on her way to visit her cousin in Clover Lake Wyoming she never imagined she would come across a stranded stranger on the side of the road. Something that started out as an innocent meet-up became a long distance friendship. When Jamie returns to Clover Lake months later to visit her cousin she is also excited to see Sharp. She had no idea that she had become a part of the small town fallout from a cancelled wedding.

What I Loved:

• The Setting: I am always going to love a working ranch. It's quite a show of dedication and love for your job to make a ranch as successful as the McBride family has made theirs. In the middle of the story there was mention of the amount of work Sharp's parents had to put in to the ranch to make it what it currently was.
• The Pace: The book was fast paced but the romance was slow burn. What a great combination. There was a lot going on in the storyline that kept me engaged. Sharp and Jamie's desire to keep their romance secret helped to gradually build up the romantic tension.
• Small Town Atmosphere: This story is everything small town living is - the drama, everyone being in everyone else's business, the family rivalries. 
• The Main Characters: Sharp is a very likable, stand up guy with hero tendencies. Jamie is dedicated to her close knit family. Plus, she has an organizational skillset to rival my own.  

Wrap Up:

    Accidental Runaway Groom is a fun, afternoon read. The characters and the situations they find themselves in are relatable. If you like a good cowboy romance with a sexy rancher and an independent, big city female lead, this story is well worth the pick-up.

 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.                                            

Available for purchase February 9th, 2026: 

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Legacy (Ashford Creek 1) Carrie Ann Ryan

 

Legacy (Ashford Creek #1)

By: Carrie Ann Ryan

Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)

Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Age Gap, Small Town Romance, Best Friend's Little Sister

Length: 474 Pages

Pace: Fast

Moods: Romantic, Page Turner, HEA, Wonderful Characters, Easy to Read

Release Date: January 6, 2026

    I am so, so, so excited we are starting a new year and a new series with Carrie Ann Ryan. 'Legacy' is a look at what is both good and not so good about living in a small town. Having grown up in a very small town I understand all the intricacies of small town living - everyone knows everyone, everyone knows every else's business, everyone knows what is best for everybody else. Having said that, one of the great things about small towns are the close knit relationships - growing up at your best friend's house and being treated like just another sibling, having close friend groups, keeping these relationships for the rest of your life no matter where you go or what you do. One thing that is extremely common is marrying your high school sweetheart or sometimes, your high school crush.

Synopsis:

    Felicity went away to a large city to attend college but she always knew she would return home after graduation. Her connection to her two older brothers and parents is extremely tight but she is ready to gain some independence. She has an amazing job now she just needs to find her a place of her own to live, unfortunately, the housing situation in Ashford Creek is limited.

    At one time, Callum was living his dream as an NFL player. A career endng injury sent him back to his home town of Ashford Creek. He now is the owner of a very exclusive and sucessful micro-brewery. Fortunately for Felicity, Callum knows of a great place for her to rent. Unfortunately for Callum, it is right across the street from his own home. Since saving her from an assult situation two years ago, Callum has found it difficult to keep his distance from his best friend's sister, the very much younger Felicity. Having her so close is going to be a challenge. 

I was really looking forward to the release of the first installment of the Ashford Creek series and this story did not disappoint. I am eagerly anticipating the next story.    

 I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.                                            

Available for purchase January 6th, 2026:   

Amazon