When it comes to second chances, he won’t take no for an answer.Kaoz Bellamy left Crossroads to ride the range. Upon his return, he finds his girlfriend gone—and she even took his custom beer tap. Worse than the fact he won’t be accessing his favorite brewski anytime soon is the realization she isn’t coming back.Did the big jerk of a cowboy actually think Brielle would wait around pining for him, … wait around pining for him, when he didn’t give any indication how he felt about her? No amount of rope in the county could tie her to that man again. But after one look at him, she finds that old flame still burns hot, his hands are just as perfectly rough…and he can still light her on fire with his kisses.
No matter how sexy and out of control their interludes are, Brielle will never fully trust Kaoz again. He claims he’ll do anything to win her back, even help out her pain-in-the-neck brother with his startup ranch. Kaoz never did see eye to eye with her family, but if he can help get her brother’s ranch on its feet, he might have a second chance with the little firecracker he loves. Working alongside him means ample opportunities to remind her how good he can make her feel too…and Brielle fears if she loses her heart to the determined cowboy this time, there might be no getting it back.
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Author Em Petrova has managed to do it again! This is yet another book that snared my attention and left me unable to put it down until I finished reading it in one sitting. The story was written with the perfect amount of imagery and about characters so likeable, I truly felt as if I was physically present while the plot was being unfurled. Confident in Chaps is the second book in the Crossroads Series and is Kaoz and Brielle’s story. These two were hot and heavy until Kaoz decided to head west to New Mexico to learn more about managing a large ranch. Thinking these skills would help him better provide for Brielle and the family they would one day have, Kaoz lost sight that he needed to nurture his present day relationship with Brielle as well. When she up and leaves him while he is away, will he be able to regain her trust and love once he comes pack into town? It would appear that Kaoz has a steep mountain to climb, but no one will keep him away from the woman he loves. There is no one more up for the challenge of winning her back than Kaoz. A definite must read!
Book two in the Crossroads series brings Kaoz and Brielle’s story. It’s a sizzling hot second chance romance between two stubborn people who desperately need to learn to communicate with each other. The author once again brings strong characters and tons of emotions and describes her scenes beautifully. It’s well written ,moves quickly and smoothly and I loved reading.
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Another amazing read from Em Petrova.
A wonderful second chance romance. As usual, communicating is not this couple’s strong suit. If it was, Kaoz would have told Brielle where he was going and not just taking off for months right before they were to be married.
Brielle wants to blame him for everything but realizes she isn’t innocent either.
This had my emotions going nuts and couldn’t wait to see if they worked everything out. Did o mention it’s HOT too??
This was an OK read for me. I don’t know if I wasnt into Kaoz as much, but the story seemed a bit flat. When Kaoz comes back from his “training”, he finds that his fiance has moved out. So he searches for her, finding her at her brothers ranch, helping him when their dream had been building their own ranch. The attraction is still there and Kaoz thinks that Brielle will fall back into his arms when she realizes that the heat between them is still there, even tho Brielle says that the trust is gone. It takes time but both find the way to work together and communicate to make the relationship work. It was a good storyline, for a portion of the story Kaoz seemed to be naive, but then Brielle seemed to be so selfish thinking that Kaoz left for himself not for them. The heat factor is a definite 5.
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No fiancé and no custom beer tap was definitely not the welcome home he was looking forward to. Brielle moved out of the house they shared while Kaoz was in New Mexico for four months without telling him. Kaoz came home to find his fiancé gone along with his custom beer tap. I enjoyed the storyline and thought it was well written. It has communication and relationship issues, sizzling steamy chemistry, family, small town community and so much more.
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Communication is the most important thing in a relationship, but Kaoz and Brielle seem to fail at it terribly. He went to New Mexico to learn how to run a ranch, while she stayed in Georgia to plan their wedding, but when Kaoz came home Brielle had left him. She did not understand why he had to go to New Mexico, little lone did she want him to go. They each thought what the other was doing was going overboard in what they needed. So instead of talking about it they reacted. When Kaoz returned to Georgia Brielle was living with her brother, Beau at his start up ranch. Now Kaoz was trying to win his girl back. The way he was going to do that was help Beau with his ranch at least Kaoz would be living near Brielle. Kaoz and Brielle have an electrifying relationship with many ups and downs. You never know what will happen next.
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Confident in Chaps is the second book in Em Petrova’s Crossroads series, and this is Kaoz and Brielle’s story. I’m always a sap for second chance romance, and this story highlights the importance of clear communication, remembering to lay your feelings on the line and never taking anything for granted. This is a lesson that Kaoz learns the hard way. Returning home to an empty house after a four-month absence, Kaoz realises that Brielle wasn’t joking when she said she’d waited long enough. But his sweet-talking manner and heart-melting smiles won’t suffice to win back Brielle’s heart; so when Kaoz learns that she’s moved on with her life and he doesn’t fit into her new plan, he needs a form a plan of his own.
Confident in Chaps is an entertaining read, with an easy ebb and flow to the storyline and characters that are as loveable as they are frustrating. I liked that author showed the failures of both parties in the breakdown of their relationship and that it takes equal commitment from them both to make a relationship work. Brielle for all her blustering, was far from innocent, and Kaoz forgot to talk to Brielle when making life changing decisions. Kaoz and Brielle’s story was volatile, exasperating, emotional and heartfelt, but through it all there was never any doubt that their love was a simmering flame that would easily be fanned into a blazing fire. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to more in this series.
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This is a sweet second chance romance. The characters are realistic and the story tugs at your heart.
Kaoz Bellamy left his fiance for several months to go work on a big ranch to learn the business. On his return he is devastated to find she has moved out and is working with her brother to build his ranch. Brielle felt abandoned when Kaoz left and questioned if he really wanted to marry her as he took no interest in the wedding preparations. Kaoz volunteers to help her brother so he can be close to Brielle and try to win her back. After several self revelations on both their parts that get their HEA.
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I really enjoyed reading this story . This is one hot and down right dirty and steamy story . Kaoz Bellamy has been gone for months he has a surprise at home . He is going to change his ways and work his butt off to change Brielle’s mind . Brielle will have to work hard to resist his charms . This story is a wonderful entertaining second chance romance . It shows how communication is important in a relationship . I highly recommend taking the time to read .
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Confident in Chaps is book 2 in the awesome Crossroads series and Em Petrova has captured my interest with Kaoz and Brielle’s story. Lack of communication, second chances and hard headed stubborn people, this is a unique story to follow as it unfolds. I enjoyed this read.
Brianna and Kaoz were in love and getting married. They had plans-for a ranch and a happy life. Then Kaoz goes West, to learn more about ranching, and leaves Brianna behind. No calls, no words of love-he takes for granted she will be there when he returns. Brianna is not. Follow their journey as they try to find their way back-to the love they had, the passion they shared. As they battle the troubles of ranching, can they repair the mistakes of the past. Hot and steamy as Em does best, Kaoz and Brianna’s story will warm your heart and heat your blood.
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This is the second book in the Crossroads series, it can be read as a standalone story.
Kaoz and Brielle now that they are each other only love unfortunately they have terrible communication and Kaoz leaves for several months to go learn new skills down in New Mexico and Brielle thinks it’s over for them as he isn’t interested that much any more, so Kaoz comes home to an empty house and a missing fiancee… he is determined to win her heart again and have their dreams come true.
Kaoz went to New Mexico to learn everything he could about ranching for his and his fiancee’s future. Four months later he comes home to find out Brielle broke off their engagement. He will do anything to get her back including helping her brother get his ranch started. I loved how these two keep learning and growing and how they realize they both made mistakes.
This author never disappoints, I’m always entertained with her cowboys.
Kaoz is a good man but has a lesson to learn in keeping his woman. Helping her brother to make a success of his ranch he is also trying to win her back. I thought it was funny the reason she doesn’t like eggs…that’s me too, and I couldn’t kill an animal for food either. Lots of light moments in this story and a lot of loving. A fun afternoon read for me.
This story does not surprise the reader in the meaning of being really good. I have by now read a few of this authors stories and they are all really good. This story is certainly no exception to that. It has a very good and solid storyline, and really fabulous characters. Of course there has to be emotions and mixed messages and all of that to spice the story up. It is also long enough that the story can give the reader a true story, not just a short cooked thing, but a real good quality story. Overall i enjoyed it very much and now I can not wait for the next story in this series!
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This is book two in the Crossroads series. It’s Kaoz and Brielle’s story. I really enjoyed it but both of them frustrated me to no ends at times. They’re both very stubborn and to blame for the issues in their relationship. Kaoz thinks sorry and flowers are going to cut it this time and Brielle has finally had enough, but she also didn’t want to sit him down and explain why she was so upset. Lack of communication between the two is the root of all their problems and it takes them some time to hit on that. Brielle is to busy blaming everything on Kaoz to stop and think about the fact that she’s not innocent in the issues. It’s a well written story that will take your emotions on a bit of a trip but aren’t those the best kind of stories though?
Brielle and Kaoz were in the middle of planning their wedding when Kaoz takes off for a job that’s going to take him away from home for several months. He never talked to Brielle about it before accepting or even told her why it was important for him to go. He just assumes she understands and is on the same page. Brielle starts to feel like Kaoz doesn’t want to get married and maybe that he doesn’t really love her. After no real communication with each other Brielle finally says enough is enough and breaks up with him and moves out. Kaoz doesn’t even know she’s gone until he gets home and finds her stuff gone. Now he needs to find her first and then try to convince her that they can fix what’s wrong with their relationship and give him another chance. Is it too late to fix things?
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Kaoz and Brielle had serious communication problems. I guess I could understand why she was upset. I couldn’t understand the extent to which she was upset. She wasn’t ghosted.
Kaoz worked really hard to get a second chance at the romance he had with Brielle. Just the fact that he was willing to help her. I know he loved her, but I can’t quite believe what he planned to do with Uncle Cort’s offer.
This was a sweet, steamy, second chance romance. It was lighthearted and fast paced. Definitely a 3.5 star read.
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I thought this book was both enjoyable and compelling. This second chance romance captured my interest and kept me engaged as Kaoz and Brielle’s story unfolded. I think one of the best thing about this book was how well balanced it was. Both characters were likable and I thought each had made some mistakes and that they each had some changes to make to be better at being in love and in a successful relationship. A really fun read that has a huge heart. I am posting an independent, candid review.
Kaoz went to New Mexico to learn the nitty gritty details on how to run a profitable ranch. To do so, he left his fiancée Brielle home planning their wedding. When she doesn’t get his attention for several months, she leaves to join her brother, Beau on his new ranch. When he comes back he has to chase her down and prove he still loves her. He is going to have an uphill battle. This was a fun, entertaining and enjoyable book to read. Short enough to finish in a single sitting.
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Men are clueless. After ignoring his fiancée and her wishes, Kaoz returns home to find her gone. Sweet and steamy story of how he tries to win here back.
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