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Book Description
Alexander, Lord Burlington, has spent ten months coming to terms with being ghosted by the American he could see having a future with. Not to mention Christmas is the one time of year he hates, so the sooner he can escape Valentine Nook, the better.
Haven Wylder tried to forget her week-long fling with the hot Englishman, something made impossible when two lines flashed at the end of a pregnancy test.
Now she’s grappling with motherhood.
Being alone makes it harder and all the more exhausting, but having lost both her parents means she’s determined not to give her daughter the same experience.
She sets out to find the guy who’s taken up way more of her head, and heart, than she intended.
One look at Haven, and Alex casts aside his feelings for Christmas. Instead, he puts his energy into “how to be the best girl dad” and hopes, perhaps, Haven’s sparkle might return. He hasn’t forgotten her smile, the twinkle in her brilliant green eyes, or the way she felt in his arms either.
When he invites them to stay, it’s only a matter of time before the lines are blurred between keeping things platonic and giving in to their undeniable chemistry.
Soon, all that’s left is figuring out how to raise their daughter together from separate sides of the Atlantic.
Haven might have gotten away once, but Alex isn’t making the same mistake twice. He has other plans.
He just needs to convince Haven before she returns to Aspen, and prays she says yes.
About Lulu Moore
Lulu started writing by accident, and somehow found herself stuck in a fictional world of ice hockey, baseball and billionaires. A world she has no plans to leave. She's the creator of The New York Players Series, The Tuesday Club Series, and The New York Lions - the worst team in the M.L.B.
More recently she's ventured across the Atlantic to where her latest novel is set - the beautiful cities of Oxford and Cambridge, and the annual rowing showdown on the River Thames.
She's a big fan of strong heroines, because those fierce alphas need someone to keep them in check. You'll find her navigating her way through Romance Land one HEA at a time, and trying to figure out the latest social media platform she needs to post to.
My Thoughts
Having eagerly awaited the continuation of Alex and Haven’s story since finishing Once Upon a Christmas Tree, I can happily say that Lulu Moore absolutely delivered with Wylder Ranch. Narrated by the dynamic duo of Shane East and CJ Bloom, this book is everything I hoped for: heartfelt, emotional, a little steamy, and full of that signature Valentine Nook magic.
The story picks up ten months after Alex, Lord Burlington, was ghosted by the American he could see a future with. He's still grappling with his disdain for Christmas and is eager to escape Valentine Nook. Meanwhile, Haven Wylder, who tried to forget her week-long fling with the hot Englishman—an effort made impossible by a positive pregnancy test—is now dealing with the exhausting reality of new motherhood. Determined not to let her daughter grow up without a father, as she did, Haven sets out on a quest to find the man who has occupied her head and heart for nearly a year.
The reunion is handled beautifully. Five thousand miles and an accidental pregnancy are significant hurdles, but Lulu Moore seamlessly draws you into their world, making it easy to forget your own. Alex’s initial reaction to the truth isn't perfect, but once it settles in, he steps up in the most swoon-worthy way, immediately casting aside his feelings about Christmas to put all his energy into being the best girl dad. Watching him embrace fatherhood and deal with his fear of the holidays with the help of Haven and their daughter, Everly, truly broke and then melted my heart.
Haven, a strong woman who isn't afraid to show her vulnerability, grows immensely through her interactions with Alex and the rest of the supportive Burlington family. When Alex invites them to stay, the close-proximity setup becomes pure perfection. The undeniable chemistry soon blurs the lines between keeping things platonic and giving in to their feelings. Between the banter, the quiet emotional moments, and the flirting—especially with Alex knowing exactly what he’s doing in those sweaters—I was absolutely melting. A Christmas tree scene hit me right in the feels, and a particular scene involving icing is one I’ll never look at a kitchen the same way again.
The Burlington family dynamic continues to shine, with their teasing and support adding warmth and humor to every chapter. I love how seamlessly themes of grief, healing, and family are woven into a love story that feels both tender and genuine. Haven and Alex belong together, and watching them find their way back was pure joy. Soon, all that’s left is figuring out how to raise their daughter from separate sides of the Atlantic. Haven might have gotten away once, but Alex isn’t making the same mistake twice; he has other plans and just needs to convince her before she returns to Aspen. The narration brought so much emotion and depth to the story, breathing life into Lulu’s wonderful writing. This book left me deeply happy and in love with this world all over again, and I can’t wait for the rest of the Burlington siblings to get their turn.
Read my Review for Valentine Nook and Once Upon a Christmas Tree
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