USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorThey both have something to hide,but their chemistry can’t be contained… trust Mesa Falls Ranch’s nosy new hire. This won’t stop him from seducing her. He looks forward to seeing Miss Flores exposed… Until the tables turn and Regina reveals their surprising connection…
A Dynasties Novel
Where family loyalties and passions collide…Visit Mesa Falls
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A great story. It’s intriguing and suspenseful. It will suck you in as the unraveling of secrets and obstacles are overcome. You will fall in love with the characters. I enjoyed the connection and the sparks fly between the characters. It’s an entertaining story.
The Rival is the second book in the Mesa Falls series. It’s the story of the other Salazar brother, Devon. He has stayed behind at Mesa Falls after his brother Marcus and Lily left (The Rebel) and has met the intriguing trail guide Regina. He knows that something isn’t quite right with her story but that hasn’t lessened his attraction to her. Regina does have a story to tell but she is at Mesa Falls looking for answers and the very handsome and charming Devon is hopefully the key she has been looking for. I cannot give away any more without spoiling the story but I will say that Devon and Regina have both been wounded by their childhoods through no fault of their own and if they trust each other they can heal together. While this story stands alone I recommend reading The Rebel first due to the ongoing timeline and connected characters. I am looking forward to reading more about the secrets in Mesa Falls!
Devon was not my favorite brother in The Rebel, first in this series, however, Rock quickly redeemed him. Regina is his perfect match and he definitely gets his own. A fast paced scorcher of a read, perfect for a cold winter’s night.
4 1/2 STARS!
Fast paced, attention grabbing and embroiled in scandal! With the second book in her Dynasties: Mesa Falls series, Joanne Rock continues to expose secrets as we get the second Salazar son’s story in THE RIVAL.
Devon came across as easier to like than I was maybe expecting after reading about him from Marcus’s point of view in book one of the series. He was authentic and took it well when faced with the fact that Regina was wrapped up in lies.
Regina was a bit of an enigma. You can understand once you hear her story why she’s intrigued with finding answers, but she never really tells us what type of revenge she was planning, so that plot of hers was left a bit up in arms.
I really enjoyed Devon’s story and getting to touch base with Marcus and Lily from the first book. I recommend this book and this series in general to anyone who likes a power-driven story of lies and intrigue that revolve somewhat around a scandal in Hollywood. Looking forward to more to come!
In “The Rival”, book 2 of Joanne Rock’s miniseries, Dynasties: Mesa Falls, we follow Regina Flores as she tries to find the truth about the man who ruined her family.
Devon Salazar’s mission is to make sure the launch of Mesa Falls Ranch goes off without a hitch. He doesn’t count on seeking the truth with Regina by his side. Nor does he expect to give his heart to the woman who could ruin his carefully laid plans.
The attraction between Devon and Regina is marred with their lack of trust for each other, but as their attraction grows, so does their trust.
Ms. Rock pens a romance with revenge and betrayal that leads to trust and love.
The Rival by Joanne Rock is the second book in the Dynasties: Mesa Falls series! If you enjoyed shows like Dynasty and Dallas then you definitely don’t want to miss out on this series.
Nothing makes for a better drama than sibling rivalry, family secrets and seduction and this story has it all.
I’m looking forward to reading more books in this series in the future.
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
The Rival is book #2 is the Mesa Falls series, my favorite so far. I loved the chemistry between Devon and Regina.
Devon is at the ranch to plan a party and find the answers to the answers to all the questions that have come to light in the letter his late father left for him and his brother. He will protect the family name at all costs.
Regina is at the ranch to get close to Devon and his brother so she can learn how much they knew about the book their father wrote that changed her life. She’ll do anything to find out the truth. Even if she has to play nice with Devon.
They each have trust issues but find they enjoy spending time together. But what will happen when they learn what the other’s motives are for wanting to spend time together. Will they help one another find the answers they’relooking for? Or is the truth too much for them to handle?
Who do you trust… Devon or Regina, I mean you know Regina isn’t who she says she is but are her intentions nefarious or just a woman needing answers and what does Devon really want with the information about his fathers book that ruined lives. There is plenty of emotions, trepidation, doubt, secrets and of course some great attraction between Devon and Regina. Getting to know Devon more after meeting him in The Rebel was great as there is a lot more to him and Regina boy has that women had a rough go of it so you hope against hope her feelings towards Devon are true and its a bit of a nail biter towards the end!
Regina is working at Mesa Falls Ranch, but she has hidden agenda. Davon is visiting ranch to meet and talk to his brother. He meets Regina and they start spending time together, but he can feel, that something is off.
With the secrets in the past, will they build the future?
Wonderful story and great characters.