Release Blitz + Review: "Ryder" by Prescott Lane

I am incredibly excited to take part in the release blitz celebrating Prescott Lane's latest novel, "Ryder," book #2 of the Merrick Brothers series. It reads as a total standalone, so anyone who has not yet read the first book in the series will be able to start here without feeling lost at all. That said, the previous book ("Knox") was also a fantastic read, and I highly recommend it, too.

 

I'm not sure words can express how much I loved this book. It broke my heart more than once, and I cried BUCKETS while I was reading it, but I could not put it down because I was so caught up in Ryder and Kailey's story. It was definitely a rollercoaster, but I had to know what was going to happen next! Overall, I'm certain that "Ryder" is going to end up on my "favorite books of 2020" list, and I can't recommend it highly enough for all fans of angsty contemporary romance.

About "Ryder"

Ryder by Prescott Lane is now live!

Country music headliner, crowd pleaser, legend in the bedroom.

You know how your mother always warned you that it only takes one time. Well, I'm proof of that.

One night with country music's hottest star, Ryder Merrick, and I got knocked up.

He promised me it wasn't just a one night stand.

But I woke up alone, and a few weeks later found out I was carrying his child.

I'm sure Ryder won't want anything to do with us. After all, he's famous for not believing in love. There's a reason he's never written a love song.

Why should he change his tune now? But telling him I'm pregnant still feels like the right thing to do.

All it takes is maxing out my credit card to buy a front row seat to his concert.

And then wait for him to notice me... and my bump. 

My Review 

 

Prescott Lane's "Ryder" was an emotional rollercoaster and broke my heart more than once as I read, but I absolutely loved it. I was completely caught up in the story from the very first page and couldn't wait to see what would happen next. 

Male lead Ryder was an incredibly complex character, and I loved seeing his gruff outer layers slowly peel away as the female lead, Kailey, got to know him better. There was so much tragedy in Ryder's past, but he stubbornly refused to share his secrets with Kailey, and that became the source of a lot of the problems between them. He wasn't afraid to show her that he cared through his deeds, but flat out refused to tell Kailey that he loved her. Unfortunately for Ryder, Kailey needed to hear the words, so he had to learn to let go of the ghosts of his past before he lost any chance of a future with his newfound family.

 

Overall, I'm certain that "Ryder" is going to end up on my "favorite books of 2020" list, and I can't recommend it highly enough for all fans of angsty contemporary romance. Just be sure to have some tissues handy before you start reading!

*Review copy provided by the author via Grey's Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.