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Ross (Riding Hard Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Ashley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 5 of 8: Riding Hard

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Ross Campbell always had a thing for Callie Jones when they were growing up, but she was one of the “Jones girls,” from the richest family in the county, far above him, untouchable. Now Ross, deputy for a corrupt county sheriff, finds Callie stranded in the pouring rain on the side of the road–on her wedding day. Ross gallantly gives her a ride, but when the wedding is a disaster, Ross is the rock that keeps Callie standing.

Callie's high-school crush has grown up to be a gorgeous, hard-bodied man, as considerate and charming as he is attractive. Callie has always been warned to stay away from the Campbells, the wild cowboys that nice girls like her shouldn't want to want. But can they keep things casual when something far deeper is pulling at them, encouraging both Ross and Callie to surrender ...

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Jennifer Ashley is the NY Times bestselling author of more than 100 novels and novellas in romance, mystery, fantasy, and historical fiction. She also writes as Ashley Gardner and Allyson James

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D84MD3H
Publisher ‏ : ‎ JA / AG Publishing (August 21, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 21, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3107 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages

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New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, paranormal, and contemporary romance, mysteries, and historical fiction as Jennifer Ashley; paranormal romance and urban fantasy as Allyson James; and mysteries as Ashley Gardner. Jennifer's books have had starred reviews in Booklist and Publisher's Weekly, and have been translated to many languages. When Jennifer isn't writing she enjoys reading, traveling, playing guitar and piano, and building dollhouse miniatures.

For information on her novels as Jennifer Ashley and Allyson James visit www.jenniferashley.com. Also see http://www.gardnermysteries.com (Ashley Gardner) for her other works.

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Anna-Marie Buchner

Hmmm One of the "Jones Girls"

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023

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Why do people put labels on people. Ross has always had a crush on Callie BUT she was off limits, out of reach and she was a "Jones Girl". Well now they are adults and Ross comes to the rescue when Callie ends up in a ditch on her wedding day, gets her to the church late only to find out her fiancé ditched her at the alter because she was late. What a duchebag. Oh and lets not forget Manny OMG I loved his character. Good story of two people taking it slow and getting to know each other. Yeah so much for taking it slow LOL. Manny always in Ross's face about Callie and he better ask her out or he better marry her. I loved that Manny was trying so hard to protect Ross and I loved that Callie stepped up and helped Manny get out of the bad life he was heading towards. Ross also in he's own way was trying to keep Manny out of trouble. Great story. Towards the end it got a little dicey when Ross was kidnapped by the head Drug Pin, but Carter and his friends came to the rescue.
One thing I didn't understand seriously, why would anyone say this will force Hennessey to retire. OMG he's a freaking crock and his ass should be arrested and thrown in jail. Really people, he was on the take.

Okay now to the Malory Brothers. Kyle's story is next. I'd say this should be interesting LOL.

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2021

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I really enjoy reading about the Campbell brothers and the loves of their lives. Callie has to be one of my favorites so far. I look forward to reading more stories and expanding to other families in Riverbend.

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Sheila M

Two People Discovering One Another

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018

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FINAL DECISION: Sweet and gentle, I loved this story. After a bunch of angst and drama filled installments, I loved that this is just two people getting to know one another. Yes, there is a dramatic closing set regarding the drug dealers in town, but the heart of of the story is two people discovering one another apart from their town reputations.

THE STORY: Ross Campbell is the "rebel" in the family, turning away from the family stunt business to work in law enforcement. He rescues a damsel in distress when her car goes off the road during a rainstorm. She's on the way to her wedding and she happens to be Callie Jones, the girl Ross had a crush on in high school. When the wedding doesn't happen, Callie turns to Ross as a calm in her crazy day.

OPINION: I loved this story. Ross is such a sweetheart. There is a bunch of external drama, but Ross and Callie are pretty stable people. These two are perfect for one another from the start and there isn't a lot keeping them apart except for them getting to know one another and understand what each wants from the relationship.

The story felt like a sweet spring breeze -- refreshing and cleansing with a joy. I loved these characters and how normal most of their relationship is. Yes, there is some external drama, but the two of them are centered and have such normal problems.

In fact, my only disappointment was that I would have liked to see how these two worked out some of their issues that were raised (Ross' career, Callie's horse rehab project) since those were important parts of the story.

This was a character centered story where the relationship was far more developed than the plot and I prefer a book with these tendencies. Of all the Campbell brothers, Ross is my favorite.

WORTH MENTIONING: Next up are the Malorys and we get a little preview in this book.

CONNECTED BOOKS: ROSS is the fifth book in the Riding Hard series. The romance here is a standalone although the series deals with characters in a small town so there is a lot of overlap of characters. Readers also get an update on the prior couples in the series.

STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC from the author. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

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Awesomeness

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023

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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018

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How can you not fall in love with this story. It was like Ross and Callie were always meant to be only they had to wait for their moment in time. Ross is the last of the Campbell men to be single and his first love from high school needs a ride to her own wedding. As fate would have it the wedding did not happen and Ross is there to help Callie. This is their story, and Callie is there for Ross when he needs her. It was great having the brothers coming together and catching up with them and their growing families. It was hard to put the book down, it has eveything to make it a great book. Love the HEA, hope to have more Campbell family in the furture

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Contemporary romance done right

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018

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Ross Campbell and Callie Jones are the focus on this 5th Riding Hard novel. Like the previous novel, it is a treat. Realistic dialogue, charming characters, interesting plot with romance as the highlight, and continuation of previous characters in this book fully satisfied. A touch of suspense adds an edge to the story and the HEA is just plain fun.

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018

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Ross is the youngest Campbell brother and a deputy. One rainy night he stops to help someone whose car had a blown tire and left her stranded. Turned out to be Callie, a girl he had a crush on in school. She’s wearing a wedding dress and soaked. He gets her to the church where she learns her groom has left because she was late. He’s a control freak and is teaching her a lesson. Callie finds she’s embarrassed but far from heartbroken. She gets back in the vehicle with Ross and he takes her home. A friendship is born and sparks start to fly between them. Add in a corrupt sheriff and a drug lord trying to kill Ross and you have the ingredients for an excellent story.

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018

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The last of the Campbell brothers has met is match in feisty Callie Jones. Helping Callie get to her wedding when her car breaks down during a rain storm, Ross's life is about to be turned upside down. I fell in love with Manny the young delinquent! I just wanted to hug him and take him home!

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mary noskowiak

Good book

Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019

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Enjoyed it

Bookwormom

Another one Bites the dust

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 9, 2020

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Another great book in the "Riding Hard" series. Highly enjoyable as always with a touch of drama, Ross is the last of the Campbell Boys to find his HEA. Looking forward to Kyle's and Ray's Malory stories now.

BananaTricky

Charming small town romance with a hint of suspense

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2019

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Three and a half stars.

Not sure why it's taken me nearly a year to read this, started it, put it down and I've only just picked it up again.

This fifth book in the Riding Hard series features Ross Campbell, the brother who has become a deputy sheriff. On patrol one day, Ross comes across a car with a flat tire at the side of the road, complete with bride who turns out to be Callie Jones. The Jones family are wealthy and influential, way above the boisterous Campbell boys, Ross always had a soft spot for Callie when they were at school but he was too nervous ever to ask her out. Ross takes Callie to the church for her wedding, only to discover that the groom didn't bother to wait!

Can Callie and Ross overcome the prejudices of their small town and have a romance?

Set against danger in a small town from gangs and an unscrupulous sheriff, this was a fun romance with just a dash of suspense. Once I got reading I really enjoyed the romance between these two unlikely characters and the young boy/man Manny who they try to pull onto the straight and narrow.