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Merissa (13981 KP) rated Heart of Hope (Hooves & Hearts #2) in Books

Nov 27, 2025  
Heart of Hope (Hooves & Hearts #2)
Heart of Hope (Hooves & Hearts #2)
Hannah E. Carey | 2025 | Contemporary, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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HEART OF HOPE is the second book in the Hooves & Hearts series, and features Isabel and Derrick, along with Cadence, Kaspar, and Knight.

Isabel is a rider at her dad's place, River Green Farm. From what I understand, she competes in horse shows and events on behalf of the horse owners. Her dad (and I use that word loosely) is an antagonistic character with plenty of sharp edges that he usually uses on Isabel. She is lucky enough to have a trust fund, but lives frugally, which is how she can buy two horses (Kaspar and Knight) to go with Cadence when they are up for sale. Unfortunately, Knight is quite old, and Kaspar is having issues. That, coupled with Cadence's problems, is where Derrick comes into play. Rodger (dad) doesn't like Derrick, but his own vets have missed problems in both Cadence and Kaspar.

I'm going to be probably controversial here, and I apologise to the author, but I connected more with the horses than with Isabel and Derrick. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed reading about the two of them, and I was rooting for them to get together. What really held my attention, though, and had me turning every page, was Kaspar, Cadence, and Knight. I desperately wanted Kaspar's issues to be found so he could be helped, along with Cadence getting better, and Knight getting the retirement he'd earned.

Meg and Carter make an appearance here, which was wonderful to read. There are also a host of other characters to help bring the story alive. Some I liked, Sierra, for example, while others I really didn't, like Sara and Trevor. I mean, I know I'm not supposed to, but I didn't enjoy any of the scenes they were in. There was too much unknown - like why did Sara's attitude change even before Isabel left - that I just didn't care about.

A good, solid read and I was happy to return to their world. You don't need to have read book one to get the full enjoyment from this one. Definitely recommended by me.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Nov 26, 2025
  
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Debbiereadsbook (1749 KP) rated A Ballooning Display (Bucket List Buddies #3) in Books

May 24, 2026  
A Ballooning Display (Bucket List Buddies #3)
A Ballooning Display (Bucket List Buddies #3)
JP Sayle, Lisa Oliver | 2026 | LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
loving the low drama/angst between the MCs
Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarain, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book 3 in the Bucket List Buddies series, and while it can be read as a stand alone, I'm recommending you do read the other books first. This is a close knit group of friends and you need to be able to keep up with them all!

About that, actually! All of these guys seem to live and work in fairly close proximity, in a small town but they never cross paths until the events. Found it a bit strange, and my book brian said I need to mention it, so I am :-)

Toby takes a ride in a hot air balloon, has an accident and his bird is adamant he met their mate. Toby the man can't remember, but his bird can. Ernest knew, when he picked Toby up and took him to hospital, but they wouldn't let him in and now he has to find his mate, or go mad. Fortunately, his friends come good for him! But there is the minor subject of Ernest's ex!

What I'm loving about these books is there is very little drama between the two main characters. Lots of others causing drama, and angst and issues, but between the pair, there is little. And sometimes you really do need that!

The animals are different too, here we have Ernest who is an elephant, and Toby is a bird. A small bird, but I don't think it says what sort. The small bird has A LOT to say, though, when said ex turns up trying to get Ernest back. I could see a little bird, sitting on the shoulder of an elephant squawking it's little head off!

It's steamy, as these books are, but I loved that Toby manages to talk himself out of his 3+ date rule. Made me think of my own 5 date rule, and how I managed to wiggle myself out of it! made me chuckle.

Rick is next, he works with Ernest on the flower farm (again, not sure it says what sort of flowers!) and of course, there is Remy and Sven and I am LOVING the epilogues!

4 very VERY good stars

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