Legacy Canyon

I used to devour Harlequin romances in my late teens and early twenties! And I love reading them every now and again for the nostalgia. This was definitely a great one to pick up! When Meteorologist Wyatt Larabee decided to adopt twin boys, he didn’t realize just how tough it was going to be. He makes the decision to leave Denver and move back home to Legacy Canyon, TX so he’ll have some help. He gets a lot of attention from women, but he’s just too busy for love. Pediatrician Madi Brennan has a big decision to make about her… Read more “Just what I needed”

For me nothing feels like home more than a good book, especially, A TEXAS SIZED FAKEOUT by MICHELE DUNAWAY! Book Review ↝ Reading this made me realize I needed to sit down with a wholesome love story that promised a small town setting with a heaping dose of fake dating, and let me tell you Dunaway delivered. I highly recommend her stories to readers needing a light read with characters that are endearing and kindhearted.

💛 What I Liked What really worked for me was the tone. This book doesn’t shout it reassures. The single dad angle, which usually makes me hesitate, was handled with tenderness and realism instead of trope overload. The emotional beats felt earned. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced. The writing style is easy, inviting, and very “come sit with us for a while.” I loved how safe this book felt like it trusted the reader to lean in instead of relying on shock value. 🩶 What Didn’t Work for Me Because this leans cozy and gentle, readers looking for high angst or… Read more “This was a breath of fresh air”

If you love fake dating, found family, and single dad romances that hit you right in the feelings, this one is for you! Wyatt Larrabee moves back to Legacy Canyon, Texas with newly adopted twin boys thinking that’s the hard part. Turns out becoming the town’s most eligible single dad after a TV interview is way worse. Between ranch life, parenting chaos, and nonstop unwanted attention, love is the last thing on his to do list. Madi Brennan, a pediatrician temporarily stuck in Texas before heading back to Boston, agrees to one more setup for her matchmaking grandma and accidentally… Read more “Hit you right in the feelings”

This was a fun lighthearted romance about two people with hearts as big as Texas. Madi is visiting her grandma and Wyatt comes home to the Larrabee Ranch in Legacy Canyon. The romance does not start off well, as Madi judges Wyatt for his parenting skills but then they form a bond against the meddling town committee run by their grandmothers. A fun fake dating turned love story.

Well this was absolutely delightful and just the balm I needed after a rough January! I flopped on my couch, ignored all of my responsibilities, told my kids they were on their own and read this one sitting. Could I please have book 2 right now?  Wyatt Larrabee thought adopting twin boys and moving back home to Legacy Canyon, Texas, would be tough. Turns out, fending off unwanted attention from women after a TV interview about his adorable new sons is even tougher. And now a random blind date? Between daddy duty, ranch chores and his job, love is not… Read more “Just the balm I needed”

This was such a quick, fun read. It definitely gave me Hallmark channel movie vibes. There were some parts that were ridiculous but because this one had a lot of tropes that I love, I still ended up enjoying it! So, if you like fake dating and the single dad tropes, then this one is for you! Thank you to Harlequin Books for an advanced copy!

Whilst I found the committee of matchmaking ladies a bit over the top, this was a delightful romantic read with an interesting plot and characters. I will certainly look out for more books in this series. Recommended. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.