Best friends | Roommates | Small-townLia Montgomery has been my best friend since we were kids, but when she moves back to our hometown, we can’t ignore the chemistry between us. And I’ve come up with a plan to make her mine.First on the list? Make her my roommate.It seems like a great idea at the time, but one look at her in those little pajama shorts and a thin tee shirt, and all I want to do … thin tee shirt, and all I want to do is throw her over my shoulder, caveman style.
Screw the plan.
A simple dare changes everything between us. But when I’m challenged to do the one thing that could tear us apart forever, I realize there’s more at risk than just my heart.
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This book will literally throw a rope around your heart and pull you right into it! This was my first book by Fabiola and I absolutely adored it! With that being said this is book 2 in the Love In Everton Series, but it’s a complete standalone so you won’t find yourself lost or confused. This book follows Axel from book one and his childhood friend, Lia. I found myself completely enveloped in the history of these two and crossing my fingers and my toes that Axel and Lia would finally get together!
Axel and Lia have been friends since childhood, but their dreams for the future led them on two separate paths. When Lia’s plans don’t go as she wanted, she finds herself back at home working for her father’s veterinary practice. Working in similar fields, Lia and Axel’s paths are destined to continue to cross, but will they finally take the leap and lean into their feelings for each other?
Axel and Lia are a matched made! They were meant to be together and this book is finally giving them their happily ever after. And y’all Axel is a treat! He’s got everything you want in a hero and he will have you falling for him so hard! And to top it off the man knows how to line dance! I swear when you read that scene it will feel like you are actually watching it play out!
I couldn’t have asked for a better romance to wrap myself into and just completely fall in love with. There’s so much to swoon over and so many beautiful moments that make up the love story of these two amazing characters! I can’t wait to go back and read Knox and Ainsley’s story and every other book that is added to this series in the future!
Axel and Lia
I really love Everton! Axel and Lia have been best friends forever. Lia went to college and made a name for herself outside of Everton. She moves back home and after not being able to find a house, Axel invites her to be his roommate.
Axel and Lia’s love story is perfection. Ups are more prevalant than downs. Revealing feelings is easy between the two of them. When on of Axels clients lets a rumor out into the town, Love is on shaky ground for the first time .
How does axel deal with accusations? Will lia be able to support Axels decisions? Will Dolly be ready? Find out how this Best Friends Romance ends by one clicking Roping Your Heart!!~!
” You’re my favorite dare. Always have been and always will be. “
This best friends to lovers/second chance romance is one of my favorites so far. It shows us two people who have been friends since grade school and never once acted on their feelings for each other even as they get older, yet when Lia moves back to her hometown after years at college and working on finding herself, Axel knows things will be different this time because he is tired of standing by waiting he wants her for more. Lia has crushed on Axel for years but the timing has always been off so now that they are in the same town and he offers her to be his roommate she knows things are either about to heat up or blow up in their faces. Axel is the perfect gentleman, yet he is this hot alpha male that goes for what he wants but he is also a hard worker, loyal, and a great friend/brother. When these two decide it’s their time to give into their feelings and try out a relationship, they are off the charts steamy and perfect for each other, but as they navigate their new relationship some things come up and Lia isn’t sure how to handle it so they have to decide if it’s worth fighting for or if their chance for happiness has slipped by them. I absolutely loved this book, Axel, and the small-town community they had and I can’t wait for Harris’ book.
He is ready to finally rope and tie her down
Roping Your Heart is the second book in the Love in Everton series by Fabiola Francisco and it was a very nice friends to lovers romance that I enjoyed reading. The story is about Lia and Axel who have been best friends since they were children. As they grew so did their friendship until it developed more than friendly feelings towards each other. But neither acts on it and instead they continue to remain friends all through high school. When Lia left Everton to go to college Axel remained. They did continue to be friends over the years but it was more sporadic, as happens when two people are not around each other often. Lia returns to Everton and Axel has plans to ensure that Lia will always be his and they will never be separated again. Now the question is how do they go beyond friendship and become lovers and each other future?
This is a really lovely smoldering romance that takes time to finally ignite. The writing is wonderful, the story-line is engaging and the characters are wonderful. Axel and Lia knew they were destined to be together but sometimes it takes time and courage to reach for the future that you know is yours. This is a definite recommended read!
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
This new series Fabiola has created is fun, different, and really draws you in. She has always been the queen of country music romances, but now she is the queen of country romances in general. She connects to the small town lifestyle, all the drama, and everything that comes with it.
Friends to lovers is always one of those tropes that I love but that also gives me anxiety. I feel like I always say that but it’s true. Can it work? Can they make that step without losing each other? So many what ifs, but true to Fabiola style she knows how to navigate the landscape, and give my heart the ending it needs and deserves.
When Lia returns from Kentucky, Axel is again reminded of the feelings that both have been skirting for years. One push, and they are gliding away from the safety of their friendship into new territory. With all new relationships, there are bumps along the way, and you are left with your heart in your hands praying that both learn to put their stubbornness aside and come together. Axel is one of those good ol’ boys, manners that show his momma raised him right, a horse whisper, plus a Stetson? Yes please! Lia is a sassy redhead with a kind heart, who loves animals, and these two are a match made in heaven.
If you are looking for a small-town romance to rival your Hallmark obsession, then Roping Your Heart is for you! Don’t miss out.
This was a great story and I enjoyed it. I did find it engaging and would recommend it. It was fun and easy to follow.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my second book of Fabiola’s and gah I loved it!
I am a sucker for cowboy books and she got me with this one.
I enjoyed Axel in book 1 and to find out this was his story, I was so excited to dive into it. Axel being a rancher and the younger brother of country music star Knox, I knew he was going to just as amazing if not more. Loved how sweet and passionate he is with not only the animals he works with but his friends and family as well. When his best friend comes back to town, he finally sees it as his time to show her how he finally feels for her, with a date of all things. I love it!!
Lia was such a strong heroine and independent. But having to come back home and live with her parents after being on her own for 14 years kinda sucked. But when she gets the dare of a lifetime from her best friend, she doesn’t know what to expect!
I loved Knox but I must admit that Axel kinda has him beat lol.
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reccomend!
Five “corn dog” stars!
What a book gem is Roping Your Heart! Fabiola Francisco took the trope friends to lovers to a new whole level. It’s the epitome of sweet beautiful romance born from friendship. It is risky and cute at the same time. Tender. This book has all the feels bottled up! It is a magnetic mix of swoon and sweetness. The pace is fast, the plot is heart-warming and the characters are complex and wonderful, easy to love and their interaction was enjoyable. They made me believe that friends truly can become soul mates. Their connection was so strong.
I loved all about this novel. Fabiola Francisco put a vividly image of the mountains and countryside in my mind that I could feel the warmth breeze and smell the fresh pines while sitting quietly in a rocking chair, enjoying the view. She did an excellent job describing such beautiful environmental. Her writing provided me with the beautiful images that keep playing in my head like a movie. There is no doubt that her storytelling makes readers have a wonderful experience. She outdid herself and I am so proud of her because there aren’t many authors that put heart and emotions in their books like she does.
Lia and Axel’s story was an enticing slow burn romance that carry on building until fireworks explode like the ones we enjoy on July 4th! The attraction between them was always there but the time was not the right one until Lia came back home. Both are similar. They have the same fierce love for horses and their wellbeing. They really make one of the sweetest couples!
The transition from friends to lovers/soul mates was a hell of a journey because everything intensified and grew stronger. The time is right and Lia and Axel have their second chance to cross the line and build a romantic relationship. They didn’t cross the line when they were in high school because Lia was leaving for college and long distance relationships are risky so they didn’t act on their mutual attraction. And now that Lia is back, Alex will be determined to claim her and build a strong relationship. It is the time to act on their feelings. They know it although they just need to figure it out how to proceed because once they cross the line there won’t be able to go back.
I dare you to not fall in love with Roping Your Heart.
Roping Your Heart is the second book in the Love in Everton series. It can be read as a standalone, but I encourage you to start with Write You a Love Song so you can fall in love with all the characters and catch up with them.
Axel is perfect, if you love cowboys. He’s patient and romantic. He’ll do whatever it takes to finally take his relationship with Lia, his best friend since forever, to the next level. Lia is back home and ready to make changes in her life, especially if they include Axel. Their chemistry is off the charts and their banter aka dares make this story so much fun.
Beautifully written and ready for more from this small town.
I really liked the premise of the story and the characters, it was very engaging and the story flowed really well, I really want to go to a fair and eat all the good junk food!
I can’t stop swooning over this incredibly irresistible friends-to-lovers romance! Roping Your Heart is as smoldering as it is sweet. Lia and Axel are pure fire-they’ll melt your heart. Do yourself a favor and pick up this sensational small-town romance read.
As much as I loved Knox, I do believe that Axel is my favorite Bentley brother. He’s sweet, loyal, a true romantic, hard worker, determined, fierce, protective, swoon worthy…..he’s the total package!
Axel and Lia have been best friends since they were kids. In their teens, they started to develop feelings, but never acted on it because they were scared it would ruin their friendship. Lia moved away to go to college and start her career, now 14 years later she’s moved back home Axel is determined to make her his, once and for all.
What starts out as platonic roommates, finally reaches that point, the line is crossed and a romantic relationship begins. They finally have it all…..everything they have ever dreamed of. Until one night, when backed into a corner, Axel makes a heated choice that will ultimately cost him his relationship with Lia. Can they work thru it? Will he lose not only the love of his life, but also his best friend?
I love series and catching up with old friends! I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and learn even more about Harris!
Fabiola knocked this friends to lovers romance out of the park.
Lia and Axel were just fun besties. Laughs, memories, and bottled up feelings. A match waiting to ignite into flames.
All it took was a spare room and a dare. The rest was history because Axel was the master of wooing. Romance down to a science. Providing Lia with everything that she enjoyed and what made her relax after a long trying day. Like all men though, his ego came into play but wonderful advice given to both parties helped mend things. Well that and communication.
This was the perfect sweet, sexy, romantic, best friends to lovers romance. I loved Axel and Lia’s story. It had the right amount of everything in it. Axel is a swoon worthy cowboy and Lia is sweet and sassy. Together their story will rope your heart and leave you wanting more. There is nothing better than a sweet, sexy, small town romance that not only wins your heart, but melts it all at the same time.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Second chance, small town romance with all the swoony feels.
I have been waiting on Axel’s story. The quiet, not so quiet, brother that I always felt was holding out for that someone special. And now I know why…Lia. Sharing all the hot chemistry yet not wanting to ruin the foundation they have already built. Lia coming back only sealed the deal because I already knew it was never a matter of if, only when.
This is one of those romances that touches your heart with the way things come together. It’s sweet and charming and fills all the little girly bits you want to read about on a rainy day.
Fabiola’s writing seems to get better with every book so while I am always sad to see the end, I am still excited to see where she takes me next.
What’s better then a friends to lovers romance? One that includes a sexy cowboy of course! This is book 2 in the Love in Everton series but it would be able to be read as a stand alone if you haven’t read book 1 before. However, I highly recommend you read them in order just because of how fabulous they are!
This is Lia and Axel’s story. The two have been best friends forever, however, when Lia moves in with Axel the chemistry and sparks between the two become more than they can ignore.
This is a sweet, wonderful, and steamy read. One that you must one click ASAP!
By Alisa
4 I Dare You Stars!!
After having read Write You A Love Song I couldn’t wait to read the next Love In Everton book! I was so happy to jump back into this world and reunite with some familiar faces. I really enjoyed this story!
When it came to Axel and and Lia I loved their friendship, their conversations, and the deeper connection between them. These two made me blush and they stole my heart! I liked the fact that I felt so many things throughout their journey.
With Roping Your Heart, Ms.Francisco created such a heartwarming story! She showed how hard it can be to face what’s in your heart, but definitely worth it. I can’t wait for the next Love In Everton book, Pretend You’re Mine!
*I volunteered to read and review a Copy of this book from Bare Naked Words Promotions / the author*
“I dare you to kiss me.”
I loved Lia and Axel’s book. It’s a story of two people who met in preschool and were the best of friends growing up. Everyone thought they would end up being a couple but fear kept them apart.
Now they’ll get a chance to become more but they’ll have to find the courage to make the leap.
Their story is sweet, heartwarming and fun. I really liked going on this journey with them.
I love friends-to-lovers but there’s so much that goes into it. Does the other person feel the same way? Will this ruin our friendship? Is the risk worth it? I love watching a relationship bloom into more. The pair already knows everything about each other, and it just deepens and becomes more evolved. Knox seems pretty perfect to me. He always has Lia’s best interests in mind, even in resuming their friendship. The friendship was easy and seamless, as was a transition to becoming more, so I wondered what the conflict would be? I can relate to small town life and the news & gossip train flying. I can also relate to the family & friends having your back when it does.
What a sweet feel good love story!
Axel and Lia have been best friends since they could walk and now that Lia has moved back to Everton the heat is on. Will they take the risk of a lifetme and become more?
Seriously, you just have to read this series to immerse yourself in the small town and get to know the cast of amazing characters. Fabiola Francisco is a poet with story-telling as she honors her characters and builds relationships. I promise, you will fall in love with Axel and Lia!