When Amos and Rhodes showed up at Clara's house thinking Aurora was running away left me in tears. The three of them have such a strong familial connection, that it left me feeling bittersweet. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a 5-star read (over a month to be exact) and I went into this book skeptical and with low expectations. I didn’t like Zapata’s last release, I found it extremely repetitive and dull, and I actually wasn’t planning on reading this book because if that. I am so glad I decided to read this book, it was the perfect story at the perfect time. That’s the difference between guys like you and me. If she needed something, you’d give her a hundred dollars from your wallet even if you had more and think that was good enough. I’d give her everything that was in mine.” His voice went hard. “The only person you can blame is yourself, dumbass.”

Independently published books are taking the world by storm but the power that comes with in-house publishing puts indie authors in an interesting position. For the most part, they rely on their social media to get the word out, which is how Zapata’s fans knew she was releasing “All Rhodes Lead Here.” Typically, publishers can start marketing their books anywhere between three months to a year before to truly “build buzz.” But publishers have marketing teams, while indie authors typically have themselves, their agents and possibly additional people they’ve hired for marketing and publicity. Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him. And he can’t keep his hands off of me. Such a beautiful book and I literally do not know what to do with myself now that I’ve finished it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review When Rhodes tells Aurora that she's beautiful after her date and that her date is an idiot for looking at anyone else. 🥺We love you—I love you—because you’re mine. Because being around you is like being around the sun. Because seeing you happy makes me happy, and seeing you sad makes me want to do anything I have to to get that look off your face.” after the disaster/bore that was Hands Down, this was a hell of an improvement. really atmospheric, I was hoping it would be more like The Simple Wild, and in a way it was, but I liked that one better (the romance especially)

I was thirty-three years old, and like a tree, I’d lost all of my leaves, so much of what had made me me; but just like a tree, my branches and my roots were still there. And I was being reborn with a whole new set of leaves, bright and green and full of life. So I had to try. " Aurora wanted to went camping for so long and when she comes out of the house and sees that Rhodes has set up a tent and chairs. That whole scene is just soooo soft. 🥺 All Rhodes Lead Here simply follows Aurora as she moves to a place she once called home, Pagosa Springs, after being dumped by her long-term famous boyfriend. She wants to start a new life, one full of new opportunities and new memories. She's decided she will rent a garage apartment she saw online, get a job to earn money, and complete the hikes her mother wrote on a list. The story unfolds as Aurora begins a small friendship with her landlord, Mr. Rhodes, and his son, Amos. Scarred for life watching you grab Dad's butt like that, but I'll get over it. Thanks for wondering!" he hollered sarcastically before shaking his head and closing the door. You are a part of us,” he said gruffly. “I told you before, didn’t I?” One of the hands on my cheeks moved, and he took my earlobe between his fingers. “I don’t know how anybody would let you walk away, and it isn’t going to be me. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever. Are we clear? "

Most people are too scared to ever put themselves in a position to be criticized. You shouldn’t care what they think if they don’t have the guts to do what you’re doing. You have to remember that too. The only opinion that really matters is your own and other people you respect. Everyone is scared of something, and perfection isn’t realistic. We’re humans, not robots.” THE WHOLE EPILOGUE was freaking cuuuuteee!!!! Amos putting ultrasound pictures in his dorm room!!! Plaaseeekfdsöfjdlka my heart!!! 🥺🥺🥺 I haven’t tried this author yet, but this review has me wanting to give her a try 🙂 Glad you found such a winning read! But it's all good, I loved the ending which was satisfying. I loved Rhodes and Amos. Those two along with Aurora made things so fun. Their dynamic and chemistry was absolutely on point. And oh boy, how I loved the slow burn ☺️ I was swooning. amos is honestly the most adorable kid ever. i dont really like children, but i would adopt him in a heartbeat.

He was a grump around Ora for half the book and when he smiled and laughed for the very first time in this book I nearly feinted, a drama queen much. this book is very sweet and wholesome, it focused more on the characters which i actually like because yes, i'm more of a character >>> plot type of girl. i loved all the characters and even though the romance is slow as hell, if you like Aurora, then you wouldn't mind reading about her journey/character development, which is the majority of this book. this book really made me wanna get out of my bed, stop reading till 4 am, and instead wake up at 4 am, go on 5 hour hikes, go camping and generally just go outside...Aurora was straight up sunshine. For someone who had lost so much, she had a pleasantly positive outlook. Even when she struggled, she was able to push herself by staying positive. Rhodes, on the other hand was a storm cloud. He had this gruff exterior. I loved how Aurora chipped away at it to get to his fluffy center. Their romance was the slowest of slow burns, but it built in a way that felt natural to the characters. Aurora and Rhodes were pure magic together. All Rhodes Lead Here was, sadly, not as enjoyable as I thought it would be. There were too many obstacles that made the reading experience too dry. I hope her other books make up for this one. I really appreciated the whole small town setting. Palosa Springs sounds like a place I'd love to live, work and do excursions in. You haven’t? Her books are very slow burn, but I enjoy them. This would be a good place to start, if you want to try them out.

this gave me KA vibes, mainly the gamble and sweet dreams and the feelings i felt while reading this were close to what i felt when i read my favorite MZ books ( kulti, wall of winnipeg and wait for it) so if you like any of these, im pretty sure you'll like this book. An other point I loved about this story; we are fully invested —attached to her— in our female protagonist’s life and brain, feelings and the fact that we don’t know what’s going on in Rhodes’ mind and what he’s thinking about and still be absolutely con First Mariana Zapata book and let me say, I was not disappointed. . . Her writing is outstanding, the build up was perfect’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Devney Perry comes a second chance, small town romance.Sometimes, maybe even more often than just sometimes, you were better off alone. Sometimes you had to learn to be your own best friend. To put yourself first. tobias rhodes: this man. he is the dilf. all dilf's hail to him. he is the perfect mix of grumpy and softie. i almost died when he pulled out the ''who did this to you''🫠 the relationship between Rhodes and Aurora felt sooo real, open, and honest. the fact that they became friends first and that Rhodes actually waited for Aurora to get settled and feel comfortable with herself?? yes Rhodes, you couldnt be more perfect. That’s the difference between guys like you and me. If she needed something, you’d give her a hundred dollars from your wallet even if you had more and think that was good enough. I’d give her everything that was in mine.” His voice went hard. “The only person you can blame is yourself, dumbass." That big body stopped right where he was and one gray eye was on me over his shoulder as he asked in that rough, serious voice, “Who says I don’t like you?”