She’s always existed in someone else’s shadow.Caroline never thought she was good enough, always believing that little voice in the back of her head. For the first time, Caroline is determined to ignore those feelings. She’s living for herself, loving her job as a vet, making a difference. Her simple and easy life was everything she could want, except for one thing…
He’s never let anyone see beneath his carefully crafted façade.
Kiernan has always been fun at a party. But he’s tired of no one expecting more from him than a good time. He’s ready for a purpose, to do something good in the world.
From the moment he walks into Caroline’s clinic, she knows who he is. The high school crush who never had a clue she existed. His handsome face threatens to bring up all her self-doubt. But that was the old her.
When Caroline is threatened, she knows exactly whose doorstep to turn up on. Kiernan vows to protect her, but it’s more than a job from the beginning.
She is his purpose. He is her missing piece.
But before they can discover everything they’ve been missing, a killer may take it all from them…
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Vow of Worth is the 6th book in the Vow series by Emma Renshaw. This is Caroline and Kieran’s story. Kieran meets Caroline when he takes his dog to her and she’s the vet. He doesn’t know her but she definitely remembers him. They attended high school together and he never noticed her back then but guess what? He sure does now. With Kieran not even remembering Caroline, it hits upon her insecurities that have been given to her by her family that have caused this. Kieran wants to know her and show her how sexy, beautiful and smart she is..but someone else is lingering in the background, stalking her, wanting to cause her fear and pain. Will Kieran be able to keep her safe? Great story with chemistry, heat, feels, secrets, twists, danger , action, suspense, romance and HEA.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Vow of Worth is the perfect romantic suspense. It gives us two main characters who have been through difficult things: Kiernan, a former Army member, and Caroline, a veterinarian who is constantly put down by her family. They get off to a rough start but when Caroline starts having issues Kiernan is the only one who can help.
I was so happy to get Kiernan’s story and it did not disappoint. I love Emma’s writing so much. As always, I was captivated by the first chapter. I binge read the first five books in this series this summer and then did the same with this book. I read it in a few hours because I had to know what would happen! The story was told in dual first person (my favorite) and we got cameos from the couples in the first five books. I would say you can read this as a stand-alone but I recommend reading the first five because they are equally as good as this
Emma Renshaw sure has a way of packing in all the feels! The huge hearts that Kiernan and Caroline have make you crave them in your life. Add in a stubborn, sassy, trouble-making pup and oh my are you in for the most amazing trio! You will not be disappointed by the strength Caroline finds in Kiernan, and the ease in which their story unfolds. And who wouldn’t love having Kiernan as their personal protector? Definitely another 5-star read you don’t want to miss.
Overall Grade: 1/2
On finishing Emma Renshaw’s Vow of Worth, I felt replete. Renshaw’s newest book offers up more of what we’ve come to love with her Vow series: seriously alpha-men who protect their heroines at any cost, heroines whose strength is drawn from the love of their heroes but also from personal experiences that have changed their lives, and a story grounded in suspense. There is all of this in Vow of Worth plus a lot more to love, making it a perfect weekend read.
What is there to love?
There’s a dog named Pepper Jack. Pepper Jack is one of the best parts of this story. When everything feels serious, leave it to Pepper Jack to bring in levity. If you have ever owned a dog with a mind of its own, then, like me, you’ll love Pepper Jack.
Renshaw’s hero, Kiernan, is everything you love about her brand of hero. He has a lightness to himself which actually covers the hurt of his past. He’s gorgeous and insightful. Even more, from the moment he lays eyes on the heroine, Caroline, he’s gone. Like every hero in any romance book, he makes his mistakes and threatens his relationship with her, but he also loves her beyond herself, speaking truth into her soul when she needs it. The way that Kiernan loves Caroline will turn you into the heart-eyes emoji.
Renshaw’s heroine, Caroline, is one of my favorite types of heroines. She is not perfect. In fact, she has self-esteem issues that Kiernan lovingly notes and pours into her to change. That being said, she’s a professional woman who is successful. She’s a perfect match for Kiernan, and her relationship with Pepper Jack makes you smile.
The Vow family is in this book, and it illustrates one of the biggest truths of Renshaw’s story. What we learn through their relationships with Kiernan and Caroline is that family can be created, brought together through mutual love. This is an important message that Renshaw carefully tends to as the story progresses.
And of course, there is some romantic suspense here. It wouldn’t be a Vow book if there isn’t some type of intrigue to solve. This draws you further into the story. I’ll be honest, though. I figured out the person wreaking havoc in the story. I’m not sure if Renshaw intended it to be difficult to figure out, but I determined it early on. That being said, it didn’t dissuade me from reading because Kiernan and Caroline’s journey has elements of sweet, $exy, and sassy to keep you engaged.
Emma Renshaw’s ability to grab her reader and offer up characters that ingratiate themselves into your reading is what calls to me. I love it when I find out that she’s writing a new book because I know she’ll bring a story that tugs at my heart. Vow of Worth is more of that. When Kiernan protects Caroline from strangers and her family, my heart became his. Grab this one today!
Holy oiled abs!! I would rate this book 10/10! Perfection!
I have been waiting for this book since we first met Kiernan! I Love the Vow series by Emma Renshaw and he just stood out to me from the get go! Emma definitely didn’t disappoint me with his story!
Kiernan doesn’t remember Caroline but he’s soon not able to forget her! From the hilarity of what his new pup puts him through to the seriousness they find their lives in, this book Absolutely gripped my heart! Devoured every word in one sitting!
I loved seeing this group of characters again! If you haven’t met them! Go Now!
Definitely a Must Read!!
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From Roman’s book I knew when we met Kiernan that when we got his story it would be amazing, and his story did not disappoint. Kiernan is this kindhearted, alpha male, that is loyal to his family. His family being the guys from Marxmen and the ones he met through Roman because his real family are truly awful. I loved how much he loved his friend’s kids and would do anything for him, and I loved everything about him. When we first meet Caroline Kiernan is extremely interested in not only her, but her dog training classes for his unruly dog, but he doesn’t realize it that they have met before. Caroline remembers Kiernan from her high school days and the fact that he doesn’t remember her and her low self esteem that is fed by her family really upsets her so she chooses to try to ignore him as much as possible. Caroline’s family are truly horrible and at times I really wanted to smack her mom and sister around, but then I was proud how she started to take up for herself. Caroline finds herself needing Kiernan’s help with a situation that has her shook and they try hard not to cross any lines, but their attraction is too much for them to hold back. With threats swirling around them can they find themselves becoming closer and closer and Kiernan helps Caroline realize she is worthy of every good thing that comes her way. He helps to show her that she is valued, beautiful, and loved. This really made me fall for him even more. This story was another amazing one that shows us that our worth in not in the opinions of others but within us. I can’t wait to read more and enjoy these group of characters that I have come to adore.
This is book six in the series and it continues to drive it forward. I absolutely love these Marxmen stories! Kiernan is happy being single even though everyone around him is finding their HEA and dropping like flies. They are his family and he is good with being the single jokester or is he? However, meeting Caroline, his dog Pepper Jack’s vet, changes things instantly. Caroline recognizes Kiernan immediately but he does not recognize her at first. Their are multiple events that draw these two characters together but also risk tearing them apart. A push and pull story that I could not wait to turn the pages. Sadly, I have reached the end and am anxiously waiting for the next one in the series. Enjoy!
For the longest time Caroline was the invisible girl. But she’s shed that and is now a successful veterinarian and trying to live her life without the negative voices trying to bring her down. Then Kiernan walks into her clinic with his dog and suddenly her old doubts are back. He was the crush from high school that of course never noticed her. Well, he notices her now, and he wants her. He’s darn persistent, too, showing up at the obedience class she teaches even though she specifically told him he wasn’t welcome there. When a stalker starts harassing her, though, she turns to him, and the heat between them sparks. Will Kiernan be able to protect her?
This is a top notch romantic suspense. I loved Caroline, how strong she was, how hard she worked to rid herself of her old insecurities. Kiernan was perfect for her – fierce in his protectiveness, and love. How he stood up for her, and was there for her. Their chemistry is HOT, and the fast pace and action kept the story moving along nicely
This is the kind of book I love to read and devour every word to find out what happens next. It snagged my attention from the first sentence and had me laughing out loud on the first page. And it’s all due to Pepper Jąck, the pit bull mix. I adore animals in books, when they’re done well, and I’ve met some pretty memorable four-legged friends in my romance reading. But Pepper Jąck? He makes all those other furry friends a distant memory as he leaps off the page, sprawling out to demand belly rubs, and grinning charmingly at the reader.
Since I’m new to this wrìter’s work, I can’t give you the background on the series, but she has a new fan for life, because this book is utterly, heart-stoppingly amazing!! First we have the endearing Dr. Caroline Conroy, veterinarian extraordinaire who was invisible in high school, never met her parents’ unrealistic expectations, and has worked diligently to now be a highly sought after anìmal vet and trainer. Then there’s Kiernan who was always the laìd-back life of the party, now a topnotch security specialist, along with his unruly pup, Pepper Jąck.
Caroline knew who Kiernan was in high school but he never knew she was alive, so when he brings Pepper Jąck to her vet clinic, she does everything she can to dodge and avoid Kiernan. And the more she tries to avoid him, the more determined Kiernan is to spend time with Caroline. All for the sake of Pepper Jąck’s social training and doggy dìscipline, of course. (Spoiler alert: some tiger stripes can’t be changed, and PJ hilariously steals every scene he’s in.) But when a cyber stąlker targets her, Caroline has no choice but to trust Kiernan and his expertise.
Y’all, this book had me right from “once upon a time” all the way through to “and they all lived happily ever after” and every single word in between. My heart went from joyful laughter to dropping into the pìt of my stomach, then soaring on wings to being stųck in my throat, and finally settling with a euphoric happy sigh. This story is one heck of an epic emotional ride and I loved every second! It’s by turns poignant and endearing, hot and steamy, hysterically funny, and grippingly nail biting. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year, and you absolutely won’t want to miss it!
I’ve loved Emma Renshaw’s books with every release, but, Vow of Worth…I more than loved this book. I freaking super love this book on a level that is probably not healthy. Caroline and Kiernan are hands down my favorite couple from Emma ever! These two are so freaking perfect together it is not even funny. To see a man put so much into not only telling, but showing his woman how important she is and how beautiful she is..*sigh, swoon, fans self* it was magnificent!
In between all my happy sighing and swooning I was on edge with the suspense that was building right along with the heat between Caroline and Kiernan. I found myself anxious to see what was coming and where it would come from next.
Then Emma went and brought Pepper Jack into things and my heart was forever and permanently lost to this book. The antics of the bookworld’s most adorable pupper added in these extra lighthearted moments that had me cracking up more than once. Emma Renshaw hit all the boxes on my must read favorites list with this book!
Vow of Worth is the sixth installment of Emma Renshaw’s Vow Series. I’ve been a massive fan of Emma and the Vow Series…anything she writes is pure gold but I can honestly say, Vow of Worth is her masterpiece. There isn’t anything more you could want from this, it had me hooked from the first page and I couldn’t have put it down if I wanted to.
Kiernan and Caroline both have their own set of demons, but that doesn’t mean they both can’t have their HEA. The character building was honestly, a beautiful thing. I don’t know how else to describe it. I felt their highs and I most definitely felt their lows. Their love story is a beautiful story of past hurts and adulthood redemption found in one another.
If you’re a Vow series fan, you’re going to get to see all of your old favorites *coughROMANcough*, but let me tell you….Kiernan is just as swoon worthy in his own way. I couldn’t help falling in love with him, and I know you will too.
Be ready for the epic ride that is Kiernan, Caroline, and Pepperjack!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. I love these story. I couldn’t put the book down. Great characters that pull you into their stories. Kiernan and Caroline have off the charts panty melting heat. The story flowed effortlessly with a few twists and turns that well keep you glued from start to finish. This story is suspense-filled and it has drama, passion, funny and will pull at your heartstrings.
Vow of Worth is a fantastic read. You will fall in love with Pepper Jack and his misbehaving ways. There are so many cute moments in this one that will leave a smile on your face. Kiernan has his hands full when it comes to Pepper Jack and you will just love everything about him. Caroline is sweet and caring. She never saw the danger that is coming for her. You will love the chemistry between Caroline and Kiernan. They bring out the best in each other and push each other to be stronger when it comes to their families. The way Kiernan is so protective of Caroline is just wonderful. I couldn’t get enough of this one.
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This is the book everyone has been waiting for. Kiernan!!!! If you’ve read the series than you already know this is an amazing character. If you haven’t read the series, it’s okay this book will make you want to go back and start at the beginning. Kiernan is everything I had hoped he would be; funny, charming, sexy, etc. Really he is a dream character. However, the character that stole my heart in this book is Pepper Jack. Pepper Jack is the pet everyone doesn’t know they need but really want after being around. You will laugh so hard you cry at Pepper Jack’s antics in the book. You can’t have an amazing pet without having a very qualified Vet. Meet Caroline, she is as caring and smart as she is beautiful. Caroline and Kiernan went to high school together so she recognizes him but doesn’t want anything to do with him. She has issues that are long stemmed in her life. Kiernan is persistent and keeps getting to chip away at her cold shoulder. Eventually everything falls into place. There is huge character growth throughout the book, even Pepper Jack grows. You will lose yourself in the book. You will think you’ve only been reading for a few minutes but it will end up being hours. Emma does an amazing job with everything she writes. If you haven’t started anything from her, you need to. A great author makes the readers able to feel the emotion and if you can laugh out loud or cry actual tears while reading; then that is an author to follow and to read. Emma is that author.
This is the 6th book in this amazing series and is Kiernan and Caroline’s journey. Caroline is worth so much more than she gives herself credit for, and is now a vet, and Kiernan was her high school crush even though he never knew she existed. Kiernan has always been the clown and the life and soul of a party, but underneath this is just a façade, and when he walks into the clinic, he cannot understand why Caroline is not interested in him. No worries though he joins her puppy training class with his precocious new baby called Pepper Jack. When Caroline ends up with a stalker she knows to turn to Kiernan for help, and he will protect her no matter what. This is a brilliant story which is humorous, entertaining, sweet, and a steamy read which had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I look forward to reading more from this gifted author whose work I highly recommend for all.
I have been a massive fan of the Vow series by Emma Renshaw since the debut book. There is such a level of passion, intensity and suspense in this series and with Vow of Worth, we are not disappointed with Kiernan’s story. With the level of hilarity with Pepper Jack and the connection that Caroline and Kiernan have, I was blown away by every word of this story.
With threats looming, you get the real feel for the alpha level of the Marxmen again in this series but also the comradery. I was completely blown away at the lengths Kiernan went to get Caroline’s attention even with the past haunting them! Between the threats, a flirty kilt and so much more, you really delve deep into this connection that these two have. Caroline is the perfect level of sass and bite back but her caring nature had my heart aching for her with everything she endures thanks to her family. With Kiernan, I was always intrigued about his background and what we get is just as heartbreaking.
Overall, I am completely in love with this story and I was so sad when it ended. It has the perfect amount of everything you need. The fluidity and the character build was mind blowing and I found myself devouring this book! Every word leapt off the page as it plays out in front of you! If you haven’t given Emma Renshaw a try yet, you are totally missing out on epic leading ladies, sexy alpha men and quirky moments that will have you giggling. All the swoon, all the feels and all the passion rolled into one!
Vow of Worth by Emma Renshaw continues her Vow series, however, can be read as a standalone. I have read a few of the books in the series and am working through the others but did not feel lost while reading. Here we get Kiernan and Caroline’s story. They have a bit of history, though Kiernan does not remember her.
Caroline has always felt as if she has never been enough, but right now, she is happy where her life is at. She enjoys being a vet, but never expected to see her old crush come back into her life via her work. Kiernan is having trouble with a new pet and finds himself in the vet’s office, Caroline’s office. But imagine his surprise when the vet does not seem to like him. When it turns out she needs help, he is ready to step to in.
They both need to deal with past events as they handle her current situation. I loved their steamy chemistry and connection and his puppy sure stole the show! Vow of Worth by Emma Renshaw was a charming, suspenseful and enjoyable read.
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Kiernan and Caroline meet because of his crazy puppy Pepper Jack. She is a vet and has been recommended repeatedly. She remembers him from their past but he has no idea who she is. When she becomes the victim of cyber stalking Kiernan and MarxMen are the answer.
Holy Smokes Kiernan and Caroline’s story is HOT! They have instant chemistry from the very first meeting in her office. Both have families that have not been there for them. Kiernan has made his own at MarxMen but Caroline has suffered with hers. Vow of Worth will keep you on your toes trying to figure out who is behind the disappearances. The author gives us just the right amount of laughter and sweetness mixed with mystery and suspense.
Emma Renshaw writes pure gold! Vow of Worth completes the Vow series in the best possible way! Kiernan and Caroline come to life in this beautiful love story with the perfect amount of mystery. There was plenty of passion between these characters and enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes. Emma proves, yet again, that she is a master of the suspenseful romance genre.
It all begins with a precocious dog. Pepper Jack gets all the credit, not only for stealing the adorableness in this story, but he is the reason for bringing Kiernan and Caroline together–well, at least to their meet cute. Add in oily muscles, a delicious training session and wowza–this book has it all.
Okay, so Pepper Jack may be the class clown of his obedience training class, but he’s only taking on the traits of his owner–most likely. Kiernan is known for levitating situations with humor and back in high school he was voted class clown a time or two, so it certainly seems fitting that the dog he rescued is just like him. While he’s one of the best in intelligence at MarxMex, now bringing down the criminals who try to hurt others he was known as someone quite different when Caroline knew him.
When Kiernan walks into Caroline’s clinic and doesn’t recognize her, she shouldn’t feel hurt considering she’s basically been invisible her entire life, but she’s a different woman than she was years ago. Caroline has worked hard at shedding the skin of the invisible girl back in school or the girl her family doesn’t appreciate. She’s now a highly sought out veterinarian, hence why Kiernan is standing in her clinic, so when she tries to turn him away she digs deep down searching for vindication, unfortunately she doesn’t. Good thing for her, Kiernan is stubborn and shows up for her class even when she didn’t want him to.
Caroline’s life takes an intense turn when she’s pursued by a stalker and her safe life suddenly is violated. Thanks to the company where Kiernan works he’s able to help, but more so for his own peace of mind, he’s able to insert himself into her life and get a second chance at winning her over. Caroline and Kiernan grow closer while he tries to catch her stalker, but will they catch the man before things take a turn for the worse?
Filled with suspense and steamy romance – bring a fan to cool down because Emma brings the heat – Vow of Worth has it all!