Done and Dusted – Book Review

She’s off-limits, but he’s never been good at following the rules.

For the first time in her life, Clementine “Emmy” Ryder has no idea what she’s doing. She’s accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming; went to college; and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.

Luke Brooks is Meadowlark’s most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He’s also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy’s older brother’s best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It’s been years since he’s seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can’t take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.

Emmy’s got too much on her mind to think about romance. And Luke knows he should stay away from his best friend’s younger sister. But what if Luke is just what Emmy needs to get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?

Clementine “Emmy” Ryder is off limits for Luke Brooks. First, she is the sister of his best friend Gus. And Luke is a notorious womanizer and so there is no way he could win Emmy’s heart. Yet whenever he sees Emmy, he feels like he and Emmy are destine together. Meanwhile, Emmy left the small town of Meadowlark Wyoming to compete but an accident made her return back her hometown. Emmy cannot stand Luke but soon she finds herself falling in love with him.

This was actually a well written book. The story is told in Emmy’s and Luke’s POV and so we get to know the main character’s thoughts and feelings towards each other. The whole book felt like you were actually in the countryside that you are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The characters are all likable and I cannot help but feel like I really like reading about cowboys! Of course there were smut scenes but nonetheless, I actually enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read the next two books of the series, featuring Emmy’s brothers Wes and Gus.

Oh also I like Emmy’s best friend Teddy and really like her relationship with her family and friends–it was all wholesome.

Overall this book is worth 4.35 stars.