Under Juniper Skies by Claire Cain: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

I’m here to start a new life, not fall for the handsome, grumpy single dad sheriff.

When I left my old life for a fresh start in a small mountain town, I didn’t expect to begin the new chapter with a run-in with the hot, growly local sheriff. I’ve had enough of beautiful men setting fire to my life, thanks very much.

While I try to settle in, slim housing options result in me living above said sheriff’s garage. Perfect. I’ll keep my head down and stay out of his way—not easy when we’re living side by side.

He’s suspicious of me and, frankly, rude despite his reputation as a war hero and doting single dad. I can’t reconcile the man I’ve met with the stories I keep hearing around town about how generous and kind he is.

Until he apologizes and changes everything. He still sticks his foot in his mouth, but he’s good-hearted and he’s giving me something I’ve been chasing—a safe place.

I could resist him when he was judging me and needlessly gruff, but I’m not sure I can keep my distance when he’s being more than neighborly. He helps me find my wayward cat, then invites me for cocoa with his daughters, and before I know it I’m seeing past the badge and right to the heart of him.

This fresh start is taking an unexpected turn. After so long living in the smog of my old life, I’m finally breathing deep in these clear mountain skies… until I’m reminded why I ran in the first place.

The Author

Claire Cain lives to eat and drink her way around the globe with her traveling soldier and three kids, but is perhaps even happier hunkered down at home in a pair of sweatpants and slippers using any free moment she has to read and cook. Or talk—she really likes to talk. She has become an expert at packing too many dishes in too few cabinets and making houses into homes from Utah to Germany and many places in between. She’s a proud Army wife and is frankly just really happy to be here.

Book Review

Claire Cain has very quickly become a must-read author for me... and this book is the perfect example as to why. A super protective former military single dad serving as sheriff. A woman running from her difficult past and starting over. A small town and a beautiful family that I can't help but be drawn into and want to see more of. Grant and Sam's story had so much to love... and I certainly did just that! From their awkward meet cute, I just couldn't get enough of these two. There was a great chemistry, of course (seriously, those kisses!) but it was really the tenderness and vulnerability between them that made their romance that much more beautiful. This story touched on some difficult subjects like abuse, but there was such a beautiful sense of healing and finding home as well. I loved meeting all of the Ryan family and the people of Juniper View and cannot wait to see what is going to happen next in the series. If you love protective heroes and emotional romance, this is one you won't want to miss! 

Under Juniper Skies is a closed-door romance with fade to black and some minor innuendo and language throughout. 


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