Buried secrets never stay hidden in the South.OliviaWhen you find out that your fiancé is arrested for swindling over ten million dollars from his clients, you do what any sane woman would do. You escape reality and go undercover, trading in your city-girl Louboutins for country-pumpkin cowboy boots. It wasn’t a forever change—it was temporary. I only had to stay here until things back home got … things back home got straightened out, or so I thought.
Casey
I was riding horses before I was walking, or at least that was what they told me. I always knew I would take over the family farm. It’s in my blood.
Country boy at heart, the minute I saw her dragging her luggage up the gravel driveway I knew she was out of my league.
I shouldn’t have started anything with her, because I knew she was just passing through.
I couldn’t stop it, I fell in love with her. Even though I knew, in the end, she would leave me.
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Firstly, whilst this is the second book in the Southern series, this can absolutely be read on a stand alone basis.
Wow, I didn’t see this book going where it did. It was much more suspenseful and action packed than I was expecting and for that reason, the story definitely had me turning the pages as I couldn’t wait to find out how everything was going to unfold. Casey and Olivia had fantastic chemistry and boy Casey was so swoony. I really enjoyed watching this couple grow and develop and they were a fantastic couple.
I really enjoyed this story and I’m excited for the next one!
I was provided with a copy of this book from the publisher; there was no inducement or obligation and I opted to leave a review.
Natasha Madison outdoes herself with each addition to this series! Southern Comfort is exactly what you need! And Casey… just yum! You meet Casey and Olivia in the first book and you just knew their story was going to be epic!
Olivia is running from some shady characters thanks to her former fiance’s criminal activity. Thanks to her best friend, Kallie, she ends up going to Kallie’s hometown to stay with her parents. There Olivia meets Casey (Kallie’s brother). Casey is more than willing to protect beautiful Olivia with the mindset of not falling for her. He knows she is only temporary and he does not want to get his heart broken…. again. Casey oozes sexiness and you just can’t get away from all the hot cowboy he is and neither can Olivia.
*4,5 stars*
This is the follow-up to Southern Chance and we get to see how Olivia and Casey’s story goes next. I really enjoyed reading this book and we finally get some answers to who is trying to get to Olivia…
Can’t wait to see what is next in this series!
After being on the run for what feels like forever, Olivia seems to find some peace in the town she and her best friend Kallie went back to but danger is lurking around the corner and is coming closer to everyone that’s trying to protect her. Olivia and Casey are getting closer the more time they spend together while they’re still trying to learn more about the threat looming over her. In time they’ll soon learn the truth… but will it be enough to keep Olivia from harm?… And will Casey and Olivia finally have a chance to be together?…
Natasha Madison hit us with a little bit of everything in Southern Chance! This slow-burn romance had it all from witty banter to hold your breath moments with a ton of amazing chemistry! Olivia and Casey need to learn how to trust and to love and this book brought them together in a way I absolutely loved! The suspense killed me as the country boy and city girl found a way to navigate it all together! I LOVE how this book ended and cannot wait for the next book in the series!
This beauty has a little bit of everything. It’s sexy, mysterious, there’s drama and there’s a wonderful romance. Olivia and Casey have a great story and are wonderful characters. If I didn’t have butterflies in my stomach, I was sitting on the edge of my seat with suspicion.
The author gives us a story that I really enjoyed. I loved the first book of this series but I think I liked this one more. Now they are both great but Casey has my heart skipping beats. Loved it!
*Review by Michelle
I’m in LOVE with the new Southern Series from Natasha Madison! Being a southern girl myself, I’m usually attracted to books set in the south. This second book in the series, Southern Comfort, is so good! Casey is the epitome of a southern gentleman. Every single time he calls Olivia darlin I almost swoon lol. He’s so real and genuine and surprising! Natasha really creates an ideal southern family closeness that makes you feel like you’re a part of the family! He’s exactly what Olivia needs and his family brings the kind of loving, caring relationships she missed out on during her own childhood. There’s an element of danger and suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. But when the danger has passed, will Casey be able to give Olivia everything else she needs and deserves for a happily ever after??? 5 swoony stars for me. Loved it.
Southern Comfort checks off all my favorites!!
Swoony hero
Slow burn
Hot and steamy
All the feels
We met Casey and Olivia in Southern Chance and I couldn’t wait to get their story!! So Worth. The. Wait.
Casey *sigh*. He is swoony and sexy, protective and loyal. He’s a cowboy, with a secret life, which comes in real handy when it comes to protecting Olivia. I love Olivia. She’s a big city girl hiding out in the country after her ex boyfriend is arrested for embezzlement and she’s dragged into the mess. She is feisty, sassy and strong. She also has major feelings for Casey. Oh how these two fight their attraction!! So fun to watch it all play out. This is another must read by Natasha Madison!!
By Natasha Madison Oh my gravy!! This was beyond amazing, I was hooked right from the start and could not put it down! Absolutely breathtaking, sinfully sexy, and thrillingly suspenseful! I laughed, I cried and stayed on the edge of my seat! Southern Comfort was the second book in Natasha’s Southern Series, it can be read as a stand alone but to get the whole picture I would read book one, Southern Chance, first!
Olivia was trying to lay low because her ex fiancé was in jail and “his people” were looking for her. Coming to a small town and living on a farm was supposed to be temporary but when all hell breaks loose, would she feel the same? Could she have found her home?
Casey was a country boy through and through. When Olivia came to town he didn’t realize how seamlessly a “city girl” like her would fit into his world. When the dust finally settled, would he admit his true feelings or would he let her walk away as planned?
Hands down my favorite so far! I absolutely loved Casey and Olivia’s relationship. The way they took it slow and how he protected her every second was so sweet. It showed just how much love was between the two! Natasha also did an awesome job of setting up the next book and giving Casey and Olivia a fairytale epilogue!
* A review copy was provided by the author *
Natasha Madison has done it again!!! She gave us an exciting and entertaining story!!
Southern Comfort starts right where the epilogue left us in Southern Chance. I LOVED the suspenseful storyline. It kept me wanting to turn the pages to see how Olivia and Casey’s story was going to turn out.
Southern Comfort is the second book in this series. It can be read as a standalone but I wouldn’t recommend it. We meet Olivia and Casey in book 1… Southern Chance. That’s where their story really begins, so I would suggest reading these books in order. Now as with book one, Olivia and Casey’s storyline is complete, but she gives us just enough of the next book in the series to keep you on the edge of your seat. So yes…..one would say this has a cliffhanger ending , but it’s not in the normal sense, and you don’t have to wait for the next book to be released to read and fully enjoy this book.
This story is told in Dual POV. I thought the flow and pace of the story was well written. I loved how Olivia and Casey’s story turned out. I thought it was perfect for them.
I loved seeing more of Casey’s family and continuing on with Kallie and Jacob’s story. It’s always great to see previous characters again. Especially when they play such an important part in the current story. I look forward to the next book in this series….Southern Storm!!!
Natasha Madison has become one of my favorite authors and I would 100% recommend anything she writes. I love that she gives us the angsty and emotional romances but she can also give us a hot and steamy hockey romance.
Don’t just take my word for it, read any of her books and you will see what an amazing author she is.
Not my first read by the author, she is one of my favorites! Also this NEW series is ‘Save a horse, ride a Cowboy’ amazing!! Prepare for your emotions to be on HIGH in this one! If you’ve read Book #1 you know that this one is about book 1’s brother (Casey) and her best friend (Olivia). It’s complicated to start with.
Olivia comes from a background where she was always told what, how and when to do ANYTHING. She never really had a remodel, especially her mother. When she met Book 1’s heroine, they became more than best friends. When she goes back to her best friends home town, she is met with the most handsome cowboy she has ever met. Casey, the brother she apparently was being held out on by her bestie. Olivia is a happy girl, she smiles often but that smile hides a lot. When running away from a problem it always seems to follow you, in this case not only her but she has put her best friends family in jeopardy. Thinking it’s all clear she plans well she has always planned to go back to the city, after-all she doesn’t know country living much. But that past may seem a lot harder to subdue then she thought.
Casey, I can’t tell you enough how much I LOVE HIM, seriously crush love him. He is broody, big, handsome, sexy, that accent and boots & stetson *swoon* all his life he has wanted one thing, and at one point in it he almost had it. Now that his sister is back in town and in tow with the sweet, beautiful, sassy and smart Olivia…his emotions are all over. When he offers her to stay with him, he wasn’t expecting anything but that. But Casey is a protector at nature, and even though he has his own daemons he is fighting, he knows that protecting her is a must. I gotta say that Casey is not your typical broken hero, it goes more and deeper than that. *sigh*
Both of these characters are complex in their own way but when together you can;t help but laugh along, smile or even tear up. Something about two broken souls coming together. I do really wish they talked to one another, their not sharing their feelings is on another level. But everything about this book and series so far is TOP for me, this book continues smoothly from the first one and is a lot more emotional in all the ways you want it to be. I laughed, smiled and cried in this one, and I can’t wait for more, which by the way is going to me amazing from the ending of this book. p.s. this is a sweet slow-burn & you get 2 epilogues *swoon*
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If you had told me that I was going to read this book and fall for a cowboy, I would’ve laughed and thought you’d lost your mind…and then I met Casey and suddenly it didn’t seem quite as ridiculous all of a sudden. This guy! I swear this guy just melts me. He is the sweetest, kindest, hottest cowboy I think I’ve ever read.
Olivia is another character that I really liked. She’s not had the best time lately, she’s still in danger, she’s fighting her attraction towards Casey knowing she’s only there temporarily but he’s making it hard for her not to fall for him.
I loved this book. It caught me by surprise because cowboys aren’t my thing but I think Casey has changed my mind about them. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!
Cowboy Casey take me away! Southern Comfort is book 2 in this series and I loved it! In the first book Casey and Olivia were quite the flirts and in their book all the feelings come out. These two are complete opposites, although Casey seems like he cleans up quite nice, but fit together so well. He is there for her when she needs it most and his family is one you will want to belong to. With all the questions finally answered you won’t want to miss this book!
This book right here had me feeling so many different emotions, I absolutely loved it. I laughed and I cried, I got angry and I got happy, I fell in love with Southern Comfort, you need to read this book and follow along on this journey. Its a true beauty. Well done Natasha Madison.
I loved the first one in this series and was patiently waiting for this one. Natasha did not disappoint at all. I loved Casey and Olivia. We meet these two in the first book. Olivia is on the run so to speak from someone or something that has put her in danger. She is staying with Casey and is slowly having feelings for him. But something happens and Olivia wants to run again. She doesn’t want to put Casey or his family in danger. But he wont hear anything about her running. I absolutely loved the chemistry between these two. I loved how this was told by both of them. You have his side and her side. This story was unique and lovable. You can easily feel what is happening between Casey and Olivia. I loved Olivia and how strong she is with everything that she is dealing with. No matter what happens with her she stays strong and fights to be with Casey. Natasha did an amazing job with this one. She did not disappoint at all with this storyline or these two characters. This is an absolute amazing series that I highly recommend.
On the edge of your seat romance! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Casey and Oliva’s chemistry is off the charts! When Casey needs a place to go her best friend puts her at her brother’s farm. The attraction between these two just can’t be contained. There are so many things going on. We find out that Casey is not just a cowboy he has many hidden secrets! Olivia doesn’t know what she doesn’t know. There are lots of moments I am like what is going on….the suspense and what is going to happen next.
Loving this series and can’t wait for more!
3.5 stars
My feelings about Southern Comfort are a little mixed. On one hand, I enjoyed the book and the hidden layers it revealed. On the other hand, it felt like there was a lot of drama for the sake of drama and I really wanted the characters to move on.
As much as I liked Casey and Olivia, I also felt like we skimmed the surface in getting to know them. Bits and pieces were revealed, but I didn’t feel the bone deep connection between these two like I have in previous works by Ms Madison.
I finished Southern Comfort happy for the characters that the drama and intrigue was resolved, but also wanting to know more. Why does Casey keep his company a secret? How did Olivia’s legal drama resolve itself?
Overall, this was a good read and a good addition to the series. We saw a little bit of Kallie and Jacob and a little bit of characters to come. I am definitely curious about what happens next in this small town.
4.5 Stars
Wow! When the last book ended before the epilogues where written. Shots where heard, my blood run cold and I could only think the worst, I was left wondering what on earth Olivia was running from. As although you know they went home to Kallie’s family, to escape. It was never divulged fully under what circumstances.
This books is about Casey, Kallie’s big brother and Olivia, her best friend. And their beautiful and touching love story. I don’t even know how to describe this any other way. Casey is a man whom lives to protect and God does he protect Olivia. She totally broken by the series of events that unravels around her, yet he hold her up.
Olivia is indeed broken yet she is so strong in my opinion. She had always had to be strong, independent and knows how to fake it. But she can’t fool everyone. Especially not the blue-eyed cowboy whom refused to give up on her. But he continues to deny his feelings. Although Casey isn’t the only one.
Although a cat and mouse game is played, they both can’t stop what’s happening, no matter how hard they try. This book for me is a huge recommendation. With secrets being learned and uncovered on both sides. This makes for a great and thrilling read. What a follow up to book one.
Reviewer: Donna
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5 Stars
Again never disappointed reading a Natasha Madison book.
I was not so patiently waiting to see how the cliff hanger panned out from the end of the first book! Gah I was on tender hooks to see what the outcome would be!!
The story literally started with a bang.
Casey the Southern gentleman was anything but gentle when it came to protecting Olivia, his sister’s best friend someone who burrowed her way into his heart and captured his soul with her caring and loving nature.
So many wow moments and so many HOT scenes with these two their chemistry was off the charts steamy. But would Casey keep able to keep Olivia safe while still protecting both their hearts.
Bring on book 3 in this wonderful series that just keeps getting better with each and every book!
Reviewer: Natalie
The chemistry between Casey and Olivia is electrifying. You can almost feel their feelings for one another as you read page after page.
The suspense in the book really helps the story come together in the most perfect way.
I enjoy how this series linked together with separate couples, but coming together as one big story.
I am so anxious to see the story unfold for Beau and Savannah!!!
Amazing series, Natasha Madison! I would recommend it to anyone!
OH-EMMMMMM-GEEEEE!!!! Natasha Madison has done it AGAIN with this one (Southern Comfort, the second book in the Southern Series)!!! She’s written another one of those books that is FILLED to the brim with angst and drama, with suspense and lust, with explosive chemistry and love….not since the Hell and Back series has my heart hurt THIS much and yet, I feel like everything is now right with the world because Casey and Olivia FINALLY got their HEA!!!
After the heart-stopping cliffy at the end of Southern Chance, which you don’t HAVE to read before this one but I HIGHLY recommend that you DO, Southern Comfort takes up right where book one left off and drops you right in the middle of it once again. We find out exactly what Olivia is running from and why (through no fault of her own)…and can I just say; LORDY, I love the HECK out of “Cowboy” with all his southern charm and that panty-melting accent! He can call me “Darlin'” any time! Anywho, I digress….
I LOVED how ALPHA protective Casey is with Olivia and, at times, he had me shaking my head at how darn BLIND he could be when it came to her! Everyone else could see how he felt for her but he had soooooooo much baggage weighing him down, he couldn’t see the trees for the forest. Thankfully, he ended up seeing the light and it was GLORIOUS!!!! Olivia, also with a TON of baggage of her own, has some intense feelings for Casey, but due to a total lack of communication between them, she hasn’t got a clue how HE feels for her! In the end, they get it together and the SWOON-WORTHY, beautiful conclusion has my heart completely satisfied….now I need MORE!!!
Natasha Madison just keeps on getting better and better with every single book she writes! I can’t WAIT for the next book in the Southern Series…bring it on!!!
I really enjoyed this second book in the series. There was so much mystery but hints about these two characters that I was so ready for. Casey, wow there was so much more to him than what we thought. He was dominant and sexy but caring and romantic. Olivia was a good mixture of vulnerability at times but strength when needed. She was quite the woman you could look up to. This story was riveting with mystery but also steam and romance.