The Bribe
Diving into another series by Ms. Perry, which takes place in Calamity, Montana. 'The Bribe' introduces Duke Evans, the local sheriff, and Lucy Ross, a country music star with a tangled past.
I loved this new town and getting introduced to all the characters I'm sure I will see as the series goes on. Lucy and Duke were a solid couple to start the series with, and I was happy to see Lucy discover her love of music again. Also, I liked seeing the struggle Duke had when trying to keep Lucy safe vs. letting her live her life. I'm happy he leaned towards the latter more.
What I loved:
Lucy + Duke
The small-town setting
Lucy + Everly's Friendship
While the story was engaging, it didn't quite reach the heights of a mind-blowing romance for me. Understandably, as the first installment in a series, it lays the groundwork for subsequent books, and I appreciate its role in establishing the overarching narrative for some of the next characters.
While it may not have blown my mind, I'm still excited to start the next chapter in this charming Montana saga.
