Chasing Love: The Owens

Plain Daisy Ranch, Book 5

De: Piper Rayne

Narrado por: JF Harding, Erin Mallon

It was over between Bennett Owens and me—until I had no place to go but back to Willowbrook.

Seven years ago, he walked away, and I built a new life for myself, swearing never to look back. But when my husband is arrested, that life collapses, leaving my daughter and me with nothing but a three-month plan to return to the small ranch town before disappearing again.

Bennett’s a single dad now. Our girls become inseparable on sight, making it impossible to keep him at arm’s length. Especially when I end up working alongside him, where every glance chips away at the walls I’ve built.

The years apart haven’t dulled the pull between us. Bennett remains protective and patient, determined to prove that we deserve a second chance. But he has no idea about the secret I’ve kept since the day he left.

Because once he learns the truth, he may never forgive me. And like it or not, we’ll be bound together forever—by the daughter he never knew was his.

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A second chance love story about CHOOSING love over and over again

ARC Review | I should start by saying that this was my first Piper Rayne book, and I wish I had been introduced to her books sooner, because OMG... I have been missing out.

I loved this book, and it further amplifies my belief that the world works in mysterious ways...
To explain, this book was a second chance love story about two single parents... but the best part for me was how the FMC, Delaney, falls in love with the MMC's daughter. How Delaney CHOOSES to be her mother and to love her as her own had me in tears (and I'm not a crier - at all!!).
This resonated so much to me because, uniquely, I HAVE a mom who did not give birth to me, and CHOSE to love me and parent me as her own.
Again - the universe works in mysterious ways, because how would anyone have known that I would be chosen for as an Advanced Reader for a book that resonated SO MUCH with mine and my families story & dynamic.
All I can say is well done, Piper! The complexity of a non-traditional family/parental dynamic was so well written!

And, as I said at the beginning, this was the first book I've read of this series and it has me excited to go back to the beginning and read the rest of the books in the Plain Daisy Ranch series!!

Love that never fades ❤️

Bennet and Delaney’s love story was a long messy one. The first love, first heartbreak, second chances, more heartbreak, and now in present day it’s their third chance at love and happiness. But years of their separate lives and secrets they’ve both kept are threatening that chance now, especially the secret that Laney’s daughter is Bennet’s. These two were meant to be though and their sweet family that came out of it was perfect ❤️

I loved the side characters which were basically all of Bennet’s family. Their interests in Bennet and Laney’s relationship and the way they all kept trying to push them together was very comical. They weren’t really secretive about it at all 😂 And when the truth came out about Bennet having a secret daughter with Laney, the welcoming and love they had for Laney and Leia was everything! 😍

The duet narration was great and the narrators were both perfect for these characters. They did a fantastic job! This book had a good mix of sweetness, angst, yearning, drama, humor, and love. If you’re a fan of any of that, then I totally recommend a listen! ❤️

Beautiful narrations. Emotional second chance story and a found family.

This is a beautiful duet narration. Excellent narratives. Perfect storytelling.

These two. Bennett and Delaney might have been first loves in high school but what a mess they’ve been since. Both married others. Have daughters. His wife died in childbirth. Her husband has been arrested on drug charges. Delaney has moved home to their hometown. They haven’t seen each other in years. But Delaney’s big secret will likely tear them apart once more.

Yep. A mess. This story is full of angst. Delaney kept secrets. Bennett made terrible decisions. Broke Delaney’s heart. Reading about them trying to move forward is heartbreaking.

This is a gorgeous, brilliant, emotional book about second or even third chances, first loves, found family, and most of all forgiveness. I absolutely loved it all.

The Best One Yet

I am thoroughly enjoying the Daisy Ranch Series. Each book I said, "ohh my favorite", but I can honestly say this one WAS my favorite. The story was original, believable and heartfelt. Third times the charm for these high school sweethearts. Narration was AMAZING! (I cannot wait for Scarlett's story with... hmmm I think a romance with the neighboring rancher, Walker ❤️)

Bennett and Delaney

I did both the audio and ebook. First the ebook and then purchased the audio. First I give the narrating a 5 star because J.F. Harding and Erin Mallon did a great job delivering a complex second romance.

Delaney goes back home with het daughter Leia after her husband's legal issues. Bennett her first love is shocked to see her. He too has a daughter Wren. The daughters become best groends and Delaney and Bennett fight the pull between them. When they move forward she drops a bomb that sends them backwards. I didn't like that he was mad the bad guy there was no reason for her to keep the secret for seven years. He tried to do the right thing when it came to his wife. Not to mention she was vindictive and manipulative. All in all the story had it good and bad but I still enjoyed reading and listening to it.