It began with a collision.Not in the sense of souls colliding or even stars aligning, but in a real-life, totally her fault, bumpers-crunching, frames-bending, airbags-deploying crash.Haley. Oh Haley.Why was she such a mess?And why did she have to be such a mess when it involved really expensive cars and really handsome men? She was an emergency room nurse. She was supposed to have it all … together, to be cool under pressure, to be-Not turned into a complete puddle of mush when it came to the man whose car she’d crunched.But Sam was so . . . so nice and sweet and gorgeous and he made Haley’s brain just completely poof out of her skull. But Sam was also her past.Or rather, her sister’s past.She couldn’t be attracted to the person who’d broken her sister’s heart. She couldn’t want him. It didn’t matter that a decade had passed. Plus, Sam had never noticed her before. Haley was the little sister, the annoying tagalong. Sam wasn’t attracted to her and he never would be.But what if maybe . . . just maybe that colliding of bumpers had finally knocked some sense into Sam?What if he decided Haley wasn’t the annoying little tagalong sister anymore? And what if she gave into the temptation incarnate of all her childhood fantasies? And worse what was Haley going to do if her sister found out?
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Collision at Roosevelt Ranch is the third book in the Roosevelt Ranch series, and we see Haley and Sam in more detail. Although they have both played parts in the two prior books, I don’t think it is absolutely necessary to have read those two. I would still recommend it, just so you get the most out of each story, but they also standalone.
Haley has just finished her shift at the hospital, and is exhausted. Sam has just finished his day, and is exhausted. Are you seeing a link here yet? Due to wildlife, they have an accident and Sam realises just how much of a woman Haley now is. For her part, Haley has always crushed on Sam, but he was involved with her sister, so there’s no way anything can happen… is there?
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of emotion, of taking the blame for something you haven’t done just because it’s easier, for always feeling second-best but then realising that the other person has the same doubts as you.
This story is an excellent addition to the series, and if I was allowed half stars, it would be four and a half. Best one of the series so far and highly recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books!
4 STARS FOR COLLISION AT ROOSEVELT RANCH!! Wow, what a fun sweet story that kept me flipping pages. Sam and Hailey have issues to work through with family and trust issues. I enjoyed this journey and Roosevelt Ranch…..I can’t wait for the next book.
Though I have not read the other books in the series, I enjoyed reading Collision at Roosevelt Ranch by Elise Faber and look forward to reading the other books in the series. This was a second chance romance full of obstacles, but a couple you can cheer for.
A deer, a collision and her sister’s ex do not mix well, as Haley is about to find out. But when they are in an accident and Sam offers to help, she can’t help but remember the huge crush she has always had on him. But as her sisters ex, she needs to stay away, right? Yet now he sees the woman she has become; can he stay away? This was an enjoyable read with very likeable characters and a sweet romance.
Happy reading.
Collision at Roosevelt Ranch is book 3 in this series by author Elise Faber. This is just as fresh in book 3 as it was in book 1.
Haley and Sam are the main characters in this story. They haven’t seen each other in years. Sam used to date Haley’s older sister in college but that didn’t end well . Haley totally crushed on Sam and had the biggest childhood crush on him. Haley has been in love with Sam since she was a teenager. Sam never took notice but I’m sure others did until they no longer had reason to come into contact with one another. Fast forward years later and thanks to a accident, these two are back in each other’s lives again. They literally have crashed back into each other’s lives again and the chemistry that flashes up between them is sensational. But will past hurts, history, self-doubts, and feelings come between them and the budding new relationship that is rising between Sam and Haley ? Will they or will they overcome the problems from the past and fight for their future and let their love story move forward so their HEA can happen.
This story is full of feels, 2nd chance romance, action, forgiveness , healing, chemistry, passion, happiness and love.
Awesome read with great characters.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
I’m so in love with Sam. This book is sweet, sexy and full of emotion. Both he and Haley deserve to find love since they were both unlucky in the past. Due to an accident, they end up spending more time together and we learn of their sort of rocky past. Probably my favorite book in the series so far.
This was a sweet light read about second chances at love. Sam and Haley knew each other from years ago, years ago as in Sam used to be engaged to Haley’s sister Maggie. Of course Haley had a crush on Sam at the time but he never knew and always treated her like a sister. Fact forward and the two of them are back in their small home town. A deer and a car crash bring them back into each other’s lives. I liked these two and I liked them for each other. They each have a bit of baggage but feelings start to build and try to develop until an obstacle drops down in from of them in the form of Haley’s sister. I have to say, I originally did not like her. But she ended up redeeming herself. I’m glad because Haley and Sam not being together was just not happening. I haven’t read the first two books in this series but I didn’t have any issues following along. It just flowed smoothly. I’m glad these two got their HEA. I’d love a bit more about their future but hey. Baggers can’t be choosers. *I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.*
I really enjoyed this clever and emotional romance. The story line is interesting and grabbed and held my attention. I liked the characters and thought they had great chemistry. The small town setting was very appealing to me because I think this type of setting adds so much charm and interest to a book. I felt that Haley and Sam’s romance was quite delightful. This is my independent, impartial review.
Is it possible to meet the right person at the wrong time? Life tends to be full of surprises and when the heart teams up with fate is when crazy becomes the perfect fit for forever. Faber gives stirs up both the emotional and hypothetical with Collision at Roosevelt Ranch. Haley and Sam are match made of disaster, but pure heaven for the heart.
Elise Faber has surely grabbed my attention with this series. I will be sure to continue to the next book. She has taken a story and showed how deep down feelings can be compressed and when you least expect them to show, they do and you never know how it is going to play out. She has me in love with Haley and Sam, and the way she tells their story through the unfortunate circumstances they face. From the start of them crossing paths to way they carry out their friendship. Some times something can be right in front of your face, but you are unable to see it because someone or something else has caused you to view it their way, which isn’t really what it may be. I know that there is more to come of them and the other characters in the town. You will enjoy this if you understand how someone or something close to you can love you but cause you to be blinded to the truth at the same time. Don’t hesitate to delve into this book and enjoy all Elise has to offer, you won’t be disappointed.
There is something about a small town romance that I love so much and Collision offered up all the small town feels.
This is the first book I’ve read by Elise Faber, which means this is also the first book in the Roosevelt Ranch series I’ve read as well. I had no problem reading this as a standalone, but I also look forward to reading more from Elise and meeting more characters from this series.
Haley thought she was going to die the night a deer jumped in front of her car. The SUV following behind her didn’t have quite enough time to stop before slamming into her car, but given the remote location of her house it was lucky for Haley that Sam was there to call in help. Or perhaps unlucky given that it was Sam that collided with her car?
Hum…
Haley definately considers it unlucky when it is Sam who peers into her drivers side window after being struck. She would have prefered death by deer than having her high school crush see her wounded along the side of the road.
Sam feels awful for causing the wreck. Technically it was a deer, but Haley has a broken ankle, a concussion, and she lives alone. Not the best case to take care of oneself. He refuses to leave until she’s better, no matter how stubborn she’s being in taking his help.
He may never have noticed her when she was a tag-a-long years ago, but he can’t help but notice her now that she’s all grown up. He’s only there to help her get back on her feet, but something else is pulling at him to make him stay.
Can the past, living in a small town, ever be erased? Could Haley and Sam ever start something new?