About the Book:

Their love is a risk neither can afford—but it might be the only thing worth fighting for.

Former Special Forces Operative Bradyn Hunt may have left battlefields behind for his family’s Texas ranch, but he’s still fighting—now as the head of Hunt Brothers Search & Rescue. He and his team tackle the toughest missing persons cases, reuniting families and seeking answers.

Kennedy Smith has been on the run for years, living under different names and never getting attached. Her latest hiding place is as a ranch hand at the Hunt family’s property, figuring there’s no safer place than among a group of Army veterans. But she didn’t count on falling for Bradyn, the quiet, determined leader who just rolled back into town.

Just as she considers staying, her past catches up. The danger she fled is at her doorstep, and now Bradyn is in the line of fire. Kennedy must decide—keep running or fight for the only man she’s ever trusted. But the secrets she’s kept could destroy them both.

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My Review:

Bravo by Jessica Ashley
Rating: 5/5
Pages: 295
Published: February 24, 2025
Series: Hunt Brothers Search and Rescue

Disclosure: I received this book free from the publisher/author. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

I’ve been excited for this one for a while, but also apprehensive. I’ve been learning that what we read, and allow ourselves to think about are just as important as who we hang out with. And not all ‘Christian Fiction’ is created equal either. Even knowing this and trying to be more discerning on what I read and choose to pick up, I still sometimes find one that is a clear reminder of why it matters.

I actually stopped reading other books for mentioning CCM music/musicians and I still firmly stand against what they stand for and who they promote. I know, it sounds crazy that the more I read the Bible and draw close to God/Jesus, the more a hate things labeled ‘Christian’ since many of them…aren’t. Not getting into that here, but I will say that the forward was a bit…brutal to read, knowing what I now know about the industry. (And Skillet was my favorite band, one I adored for years…ouch!)

Apart from that, I loved this story! There was so much happening in this one, and while I loved her Coastal Hope series, I’m wondering if I won’t end up enjoying this one even more! Jessica Ashley is growing in her writing, and I’m loving this beautiful progression. The faith themes and prayers were well done, and I absolutely loved meeting Bradyn and his family.

I’m so glad I ended up listening and reading this one, even with the reservations I’ve had since Jaxson’s book (which I now feel like maybe I should give a second change too?), as clearly I was wrong to assume that the music would be a repetitive thing. And I know, I used to LOVE CCM and the ‘big church’ music, listening to it for years, since I was a toddler, I get it. Many don’t know, they don’t realize the truth behind the music, and that it isn’t what it pretends to be. So, I’m sorry. I jumped when I should have knelt, and now I’m learning the lesson God’s way. In all things, may He always get the glory, for He is worthy!

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