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The Best of Me: A Small Town Single Dad Romance (Hope Valley Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Jessica Prince (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,818 ratings
It wasn’t hard for Nona Fanning to fall for Trick. He was strong, kind-hearted, loyal, and unbelievably handsome. He was the man of her dreams, and all it took was one night to give her a taste of the beauty he had to offer. But while she’d been opening her heart to him, he’d kept his under lock and key.

After Patrick “Trick” Wanderly’s wife left him, ripping away their picture-perfect life, he convinced himself that she’d taken the best pieces of him with her. He wasn’t ready to move on and give his heart to someone else. Then his whole world flipped upside down after spending one night with Nona.

It took awhile for him to see what he had standing right in front of him, but now Trick’s eyes are open, and he’s determined to fix what he broke. But when danger threatens to tear Nona’s world apart, it’s up to Trick to help hold those pieces together while fighting to protect the woman and the new life he’s come to cherish.
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    Hope Valley
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  4. Publication date
    May 6, 2019
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Oh my... I'm still trying to cool down from the amazing, sexy, swoony, hot AF chemistry between Trick and Nona!! Wowza! - Bookgasms Book Blog

It's funny, it's real, it's hard, it's honest and it blew me away. Well done Jessica Prince, well done. - Shameless Book Club

Packed with heart, heat, passion, and a touch of danger... The Best of Me was a beautiful, emotional, intense, steamy, sweet, relatable, down to earth, unputdownable "second chance at love" romance I just couldn't get enough of. - Renee Entress's Blog

I continue to gobble up absolutely everything that Jessica Prince writes. There's just something about her characters, her storyline that have me diving right in and not coming up for air until the end. - BookSmacked Book Blog

The Best of Me has everything in it... laughs, feels, suspense, steam and above all else love. - Love Affair With Fiction

I've said it before and I'll say it again this series just keeps getting better and better. - The Book Whisperer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RCCYYD1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Prince Books LLC (May 6, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1096590867
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Born and raised around Houston, Jessica is a self proclaimed caffeine addict, connoisseur of inexpensive wine, and the worst driver in the state of Texas. In addition to being all of these things, she’s first and foremost a wife and mom.

Growing up, she shared her mom and grandmother’s love of reading. But where they leaned toward murder mysteries, Jessica was obsessed with all things romance.

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Customers enjoy this romance book for its believable plot and strong character development, particularly Trick and Nona's relationship. The book features a perfect blended family dynamic, with one customer highlighting the bond between parents and children. Customers find the story charming and humorous, with one review noting just the right amount of angst.

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36 customers mention "Story quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it a delightful read with a believable plot.

"Loved this story. It’s my second reading and Hope Valley gets better and better. Love the characters, their alpha men and strong women...." Read more

"This was another great story for this series...." Read more

"...Just like the previous books in this series, I enjoyed this story very much...." Read more

"...The continuity of the stories have been spot on and once you start you don’t want it to end. Nonna has always admired Trick...." Read more

14 customers mention "Sweetness"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charming and sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the adorable puppy names.

"...I loved that. ‘The best of me’ is a sweet, fun, emotional story. You don’t have to read the other two books to read this one...." Read more

"...You are really invested. So if you like you men loyal, sexy and know how to treat a woman then dive into Hope Valley you won’t regret it." Read more

"...You have your beautiful male alpha protector that is so charming and wonderful that you can't help but fall a little in love with him yourself...." Read more

"...Everything about this book was comforting and soooooooooo sweet!!! Go read this now!!" Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the strong and loyal nature of the heroines, with one customer describing them as sweet angels.

"...It’s my second reading and Hope Valley gets better and better. Love the characters, their alpha men and strong women...." Read more

"...You are really invested. So if you like you men loyal, sexy and know how to treat a woman then dive into Hope Valley you won’t regret it." Read more

"...Still love this series. I especially like that the characters have been mature, 30's & 40's." Read more

"...And you have the sweet angel heroine that everyone loves and you wish you knew someone like her in your own life...." Read more

11 customers mention "Romance"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer noting how fiercely the male character loves his woman, while another mentions how well Jessica Prince developed their love story.

"...I loved how well Jessica Prince wrote their love story. I loved how they finally found each other and how they completed each other...." Read more

"...You have your beautiful male alpha protector that is so charming and wonderful that you can't help but fall a little in love with him yourself...." Read more

"...In true author fashion this book is full of romance and intrigue and several chapters of hold your breath...." Read more

"Trick and Nona are perfect for one another and they have the perfect blended family...." Read more

9 customers mention "Heartwarming"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer noting it has just the right amount of angst.

"...I loved that. ‘The best of me’ is a sweet, fun, emotional story. You don’t have to read the other two books to read this one...." Read more

"...Everything about this book was comforting and soooooooooo sweet!!! Go read this now!!" Read more

"...kids (don't want to give anything away) was spot on and I felt everything as I read. I am anxious for book 4" Read more

"...tell you I'll probably read this a million times it gives me all the good feels they were put through so much together but they held on tight and did..." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"6 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book.

"...I loved that. ‘The best of me’ is a sweet, fun, emotional story. You don’t have to read the other two books to read this one...." Read more

"Trick and Nona’s story. Boy it was fun, hot and a page turner...." Read more

"...It was so overused and cheesy I started to cringe when one would pop up, which was pretty much every time they spoke to each other...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book very much! Story, characters, humor...so much fun and sweet HEA...." Read more

8 customers mention "Trick content"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters Trick and Nona.

"This series just keeps getting better & better!! LOVE Trick & Nona & their blended family!!..." Read more

"I really liked Trick and Nona...." Read more

"...I need this town in my life. Nona and Trick are exceptional. This story had me from go since I have been curious about both of their stories...." Read more

"...Trick and Nona were wonderful but the kids stole the show. The bond between parents and children was everything...." Read more

6 customers mention "Family bond"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, with one mentioning the perfect blended family and another highlighting the strong bond between parents and children.

"...Nona and Trick had a lot in common and their blended family was so entertaining...." Read more

"...I loved how the family started to blend together. Usually in books like these there is always the bratty child, but not in this book...." Read more

"...The kids are friends and Nona seems to calm him when it comes to Hannah, and he calms her when it’s needed...." Read more

"...The bond between parents and children was everything. I can’t wait to start the next book.!" Read more

4.5 Stars!! Fave in the series so far!!
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4.5 Stars!! Fave in the series so far!!
4.5 Stars Wynona "Nona" Fanning has a big crush on Trick, who happens to not only be her good friend but also the best man she knows. And although her feelings for him run deep, she would never make a move on a man so recently divorced who hasn't yet moved on. But, her plans to stay away become impossible the second she finds herself in his strong and determined arms...  Patrick “Trick” Wanderly made the worst decision ever when it comes to Nona. A beautiful and genuine woman like her didn't deserve the way that she was treated, and now that he realizes just what kind of damage he did to their friendship, Trick is desperate to repair it... along with trying to date the woman he didn't know he needed so much... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Best of Me was another beautifully emotional and heartwarming read from the fabulous Hope Valley series. Nona and Trick have been burned by relationships before, but when these two single parents decide to take a second chance at love, they may find that their greatest chapters in life are yet to come... Nona was such a strong and capable woman who has a refreshingly big heart that always shined through with the love for her kids and everyone that she cares for. She is also a dedicated and successful business owner and the rock that holds her family together. When she finds herself hurt in the wake of her mishap with Trick, Nona resorts to baking her stress away and avoided the man in question at all costs.  Trick feels terrible about his role in hurting Nona. As a natural protector and an inherently good man, he vows to repair the friendship that he unwittingly damaged by his bad decision to finally act on his desire for a woman who already means so much to him. But, when he realizes that Nona will never again be just another friend, Trick will have his work cut out for him trying to convince her to give him a chance at a real relationship. I loved Nona and Trick so much, and in an already amazing series, The Best of Me was definitely my favorite book yet! This story had such a well done mixed family dynamic, with both Nona and Trick representing themselves as amazing parents and all around incredible people. With the entire town of Hope Valley cheering them on, this story provided many happy and sweet moments with just enough suspense thrown in to keep you turning the pages as quickly as possible.  I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars So good!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
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    Loved this story. It’s my second reading and Hope Valley gets better and better. Love the characters, their alpha men and strong women. Always a good mystery with their own HEA to fit the couple.
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  • Jennifer J.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Trick and Nona
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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    This was another great story for this series. I loved the idea of two people who had been thrown away by their spouses finding a second chance at love with each other. I liked that Trick and Nona had been secondary characters in the first two books so I already knew some of their backstory. This picked up right where Come Back Home Again left off at Tempie and Hayes’ wedding.

    Nona and Trick shared a steamy night together but Trick pushed Nona away, thinking he wasn’t ready for a new relationship yet. He quickly realized his mistake and started to pursue Nona. I loved the way he supported Nona, even when he was pushing her away. Nona and Trick had a lot in common and their blended family was so entertaining. I loved that the kids were a part of this story and I loved the relationship they all had with each other.

    There were a lot of sticky situations that Nona and Trick had to navigate with their ex’s. I liked the way they were honest with each other about every interaction and communicated where they were emotionally with each other. They both understood what this second chance meant and never went back.

    There wasn’t as much suspense in this book. I felt some tension in the way Trick kept talking about his gut feeling, but the suspense took more of a backseat to the joining of Trick and Nona’s families.
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  • Peggy M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes you have to let go of a dream to discover a better one
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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    4,5 stars

    ‘The best of me’ is the third book in the ‘Hope Valley’ series. Just like the previous books in this series, I enjoyed this story very much. This series is becoming one of my favourite ones and I’m sure that I will reread them in the future.

    This story is about Trick and Nona, both are divorced and both have two children. Another thing that they have in common is that they gave their previous partner their all but it didn’t save their marriage or made their ex-partners love them more. But where Nona has moved on and is ready to open her heart to a new love, Trick isn’t ready for that or so he thinks… Because the moment that he realises that he is ready for a new love, especially for Nona’s love, he has lost his chance with her. So now, he will have to fight to convince Nona that he wants her and her love.

    We met Trick and Nona in the previous books so they weren’t ‘new’ characters to me but it was lovely to get to know them better. Because both characters were just great and I adored their children Blythe, Tristan, Hannah and Shaw. It was wonderful to see how the children interacted with each other and their parents. Personally, I found this story the sweetest of the series so far, because it wasn’t just about the love between Trick and Nona but also about their love for their children.

    The story is told from both POV’s. One of the things that I really loved about Trick was his thoughtfulness to Nona, his gentlemanly ways and his very protective side towards his family. Nona was a strong woman when she needed to be, who worked very hard for her family but she also had a very warm and gentle heart. I loved that. ‘The best of me’ is a sweet, fun, emotional story. You don’t have to read the other two books to read this one.

    I can’t wait to read the next story!!

    (Just like in the previous books, there were again a few edit mistakes in it but only a few. I didn’t mind them.)
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  • fiona fog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Swooning
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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    This is my new favourite from the Hope Valley series. I’ve read everything Jessica has released and it’s always exciting when she has a new book.

    These couples have me invested in their lives, hell the whole town has me. The continuity of the stories have been spot on and once you start you don’t want it to end.

    Nonna has always admired Trick. Seeing him around town he’s certainly not hard on the eyes. Watching this man and seeing him interact with his family fills her with a longing, one where she has a man who looks at her the way he does with his family.

    When Tricks marriage broke apart she felt his pain. She’s been there.

    Trick struggled with the breakdown of his marriage. But he’s trying to move on. He’s got two fantastic kids he loves to death. Trying to move on though is not easy. The love he had for his ex is long gone.

    Nonna and Trick move in the same circles, have the same friends. It’s at one of their friends wedding that these two end up spending the night together. But when Trick tries to sneak out in the early hours of the morning he does more harm than he thought. Nonna is pissed and hurt. And she’s not going to make it easy for him.

    Trick realises the huge mistake he made and trying to get back with Nonna is going to be a battle. But he’s persistent and he knows she’s the one for him.

    Just when you think life’s good for these two and their kids shit hits the fan in the form of Nonna’s no good ex-husband.

    Jessica brings you into Hope Valley and all its inhabitants. You are really invested. So if you like you men loyal, sexy and know how to treat a woman then dive into Hope Valley you won’t regret it.
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  • Indeanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes you get the man you fell for!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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    Nona Fanning’s marriage ending terribly. She longed for a marriage as picture perfect as Patrick “Trick” Wanderly’s. After Trick’s marriage imploded and he found that his marriage wasn’t as perfect as he thought, he didn't think he could start over.
    After one HOT night with Nona, Trick felt he was moving too fast and told Nona so. As she “frosted” him out of her life, Trick realized what a huge mistake he made. Nona was not only an awesome mother to her 2 children, but she was “everything” Trick wanted in a partner. As he fought to get back with her, Nona’s ex-husband’s showed that he was truly a horrible man.
    As danger came to Nona and her family, Trick fought to keep them safe.
    I loved how Nona and Trick found their HEA with each other. I loved how well Jessica Prince wrote their love story. I loved how they finally found each other and how they completed each other. I loved how Trick treated Nona as she was the love of his life. I can’t wait to hear how their lives will continue in the upcoming books.
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  • Chuckles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2020
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    I'm hooked on Jessica Prince. I discovered this author by accident in my "recommended" reads and I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed this story out of the Hope Valley Series. Naturally I started them out of order but they are so good I'm now going to have to reac them all. Absolutley loved Trick and Nona, they definitely deserve the love they now have and Trick - hubba hubba what a great man for Nona. Definately recommend this series.
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  • jessie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2021
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    Liked the characters and the story. Could have done without the Gazillion pet names. And I’ll never understand why some parents insist all calling their kids “their babies” you know. AFTER they’re babies, but I liked the story. Trick was awesome.
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  • Montys_bookera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Blended Family
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2024
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    This book was a joy to read, I love how the relationships in this series have ups and downs like all real stories do. There is just something so beautiful about reading the journey of two families bleeding into and I had a constant smile reading this. Nona and Trick were perfect for each other and I loved the values they stood by. This was the best book in the series so far.
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  • Seren899
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Spicy
    Reviewed in Australia on January 2, 2025
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    Awesome love story, redemption and the slow burn between both characters. Enjoyed the blended family storyline and that the kids were good people. The plot twists ensured for an interesting read.
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  • Alison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart warming
    Reviewed in Australia on July 14, 2019
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    I absolutely loving this Hope Valley series & it keeps getting better as we get to know everyone.
    Trick & Nona' s story was a beautiful story of two divorce parents coming together to create something beautiful.
    I love that Jessica Prince has alittle bit of everything in her story's- angst, sweet, steaming hot with a side of suspense and drama
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