The Devil in the Saddle

Hallie and Rafe’s story is an emotional and moving tale in Devil in the Saddle by Julia London, book two in The Princes of Texas series. After the death of her father, Hallie Prince finds her fiancé cheating with one of her friends. Well, no one cheats on a Prince and gets away with it; Hallie breaks off her engagement and flounders for a bit. She tries getting drunk, becoming a hermit, and an instagram account about deconstructing a wedding before she lets her best friend Rafael, Rafe, Fontana help her find herself. Rafe has loved Hallie since they were kids, but he was always considered the help while Hallie was the beautiful, popular, off-limits daughter of the ranch owner. This ex-Army Ranger is back to help his family but is soon helping Hallie since she needs his support. The problem – after all these years, Hallie is finally noticing the handsome, sexy, and caring Rafe. As feelings arise, lighting the desire between them, Rafe realizes that he wants and deserves Hallie. Now he just has to convince her to give true love another chance, but with him this time. Ms. London wrote a wonderful, emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Hallie and Rafe a chance at love, happiness, and a future neither expected as they both work to overcome the struggles and direction of their lives. I highly recommend Devil in the Saddle to other readers and look forward to reading the next book in this series. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Rafe and Hallie story was so fun to read. They have some great history. Their story switches smoothly between each of their points of view and tells their story from both aspects. Lots of times what they thought and what was reality did not match up and it was great watching them find a way to get in sync. I really enjoyed the flow of this story. I felt like I was reading one of my favorite night time soap operas, but with less soapy drama and much more miscues and laughter. Nothing like a hot, stubborn cowboy and a former socialite with some actual depth to her character who is not afraid to laugh at herself. Truly a great story.