Unraveled

Redford Ranch #3

by M.J. Hendrix

Book three in the Redford Ranch series. All books can be read as a complete standalone, but the best reader experience would be to start with book one, UNTAMED.

Genres: Westerns, Contemporary

404 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication March 23, 2026

About the author

Mj also goes by Ariel. She's a native Texan who lives in Hawaii with her dreamy husband Justin and two kiddos.
She can't resist pairing a damaged heroine with a southern gentleman who manages to tear down her walls one brick at a time. The men in her books will open every door and carry every bag, just like Justin does.
She's eternally indebted to her writing, which rescued her from the darkest place she has ever been.
Her lifelong dream is to one day write all her books in a house by the sea, with a wine cellar that's never empty and her imaginary characters somehow becoming her real-life friends.

Reviews

[Krystal Betten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. Story line is absolutely amazing and there’s the perfect amount of spice. I think this may be my favorite book in the series! I love the tropes in this book and how it is semi-relatable to everyone who could read it.

[_kenzie_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

3/5🌶️
•brothers bestfriend
•grumpy x sunshine
•she falls first. he falls harder
•forced proximity
•small town
•cowboyyy
•good with rope 🙂‍↕️
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ARC REVIEW!
happy release day🥂

Ariel never disappoints❤️ i’ve loved her writing and her stories from the very beginning. seeing her growth has been amazing.

damn i missed the Redford brothers. i want them all….at the same time😝
Sam and Dolly were everything. the sexual tension made me blush from the very beginning. the coffee cake scene ? ayo. that was hot!

Dolly: i adore her so much. she has a heart of gold and would do anything for the people she loves. i loved watching her really find herself especially sexually, after everything that happened to her. her love for books made me love her even more. the stuff she reads? yep, we’d be besties for sure. also loved how she didn’t take anyone’s shit. i loved her so much

Sam: where do i sign up to be the one he uses his ropes on? he is a SEXY, broody ass who ignored his feelings for Dolly for yearsss!!! that forced proximity did its thang💅 he was so protective & he does not take anything lightly when it comes to her. that man worships the ground she walks on. binge watching the twilight series for her? shut the actual fuck up. and on top of that going to forks? no, i’m crying.
——these two were perfect together.

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fav quotes 🐂🤠

“You have to know, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to prove that I deserve you”

“I’ll do anything to make you mine.”

“Because I knew if I let myself love her, that’d be it. I knew my whole world would revolve around her. She’s the rising sun. She owns me”

“And I’m madly, deeply, stupidly in love with her.”

“I still think you deserve better, by the way, but I doubt you’ll find a better man who’s just as violently protective as I am. So, in that case, if you let me be your violently protective guard dog for the rest of our lives, I’d really like to beg you to make me the happiest man in the world and do me the honor of becoming my wife”

[Crystal LoCicero · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars

“But you made me a promise. And if I am going to ever meet my perfect asshole Prince Charming, I want some experience.”

Brother's best friend...She's had a crush forever...

This series is really hit or miss for me. I loved book 1 and really got excited for all the characters stories. Book 2 wasn't for me. And book 3(this one) was good but still felt a little off. I think there was so much going on and things felt a little rushed.

I love Dolly, she is fun and sweet mixed with a tiny bit of sass. I love that she was determined to get some experience and live a little. Sam was that typical...not good enough and deserves to be alone forever kinda guy. I loved his friendship with Dolly's Brother's.
The couple was building some chemisty when they were texting anonymously. It was sexy and fun. But when the finally decided to do things for real it felt rushed and the tension disappeared.
The suspense aspect was fun and twisty. I liked it.

There were just so many things that felt unfinshied... like the ex- gf never ran into new couple and gave drama or attitude? Weird. And the letter at the end...I wanna know how they took it?

Overall. I liked parts of this alot. And it was set up for me to be super interested in the last 2 Brother's stories. So I will read the next one when it comes out.

[Jade · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️ 3 | 🌶️ 2

This one was a bit of a mix some very good moments, a few very meh ones. There are heavier themes woven through, so definitely check the content warnings before diving in.

When Dolly’s life is put in danger, she’s forced into close quarters with her brother’s best friend and childhood crush… who’s always acted like she doesn’t exist. Naturally, because nothing says romance like mutual pining and terrible communication.

The forced proximity delivers though. The high-tension moments between Dolly and Sam are so good. Those little charged scenes do an excellent job of building anticipation.

That said… thank god for character development, because Sam’s breadcrumbing got irritating fast. Even with his POV giving us insight into his inner turmoil, the whole wanting her while actively rejecting her thing kept poking at Dolly’s insecurities in a way that was more frustrating than swoony. It was a relief when he finally started opening up and sharing his past.

I just wish we’d gotten more of those softer moments from both of them. Their relationship jumps from 0 to 100 pretty quickly, and a little more slow, tender build would’ve made the emotional payoff hit harder.

Not my favourite in the series, but still a solid, enjoyable read.

[Amber Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Redford siblings,and each and every installment of their family’s ranch saga. Their relationships are so rich and full of angst,protectiveness and an endearing sibling bond that makes me so emotional and happy while reading their individual stories.
Dolly has had a rough go of it,and life hasn’t been any simpler for her brother’s best friend, Sam.
Their love Story was a long time coming and I’m so pleased that Ariel Hendrix has given us a tension filled slow-burn that develops into a lasting relationship full of heat and heart.
This was a perfect way for Dolly’s story to be written and I truly loved it.

[Bookmom1213 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam and Dolly’s story is pure, addictive tension from the very first page. The forbidden pull between Sam, he is a fiercely protective, emotionally scarred ranch owner, and Dolly who is his best friend’s little sister. He has liked her for years but at the same time he ignored her for years because of “bro-code”. Dolly has far more strength than anyone gives her credit for, makes every interaction crackle with intensity. Dolly has always had a crush on Sam. If you like slow-burn obsession, raw vulnerability, violently protective and high-stakes danger, this romance delivers an unforgettable emotional punch that lingers long after the final page.

[Katy Whiteman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wasn’t my favourite in the series but I still enjoyed!!

I loved that the dark themes continued in this book, it just adds to the cowboy romance in the best way. The second plot twist came from absolutely nowhere, the sleight of hand with the first one had me distracted.

The forced proximity was well fleshed out and made sense. I didn’t love the anonymous dating app trope - the sexting felt very immature and she also told a random person that her brother killed someone for her???

The tension between them was delish and I really liked their banter. Sam was the star of the show

[Danielle Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unraveled is book three in the Redford Ranch series and was a good read. Dolly Redford has had a crush on her brother's best friend Sam for years. Sam tried to avoid it because of her brothers even though he liked her. When Dolly's life is in danger, the Redford brothers ask Sam to protect Dolly and have her stay at his ranch. Everything changes for them. Dolly and Sam were a slow burn but with sizzling chemistry and steamy moments. I loved the two of them alot.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam and Dolly!!

I have loved every book from the Redford Ranch series and this book is no different. It has been a while since I read books 1 and 2, but I believe this book intertwines with the timelines of books 1 and 2.

This book is a suspenseful cowboy romance, with brother’s best friend and close proximity.

I can wait to read Unbridled when it comes out!

[Amy Penn · Rating 5 out of 5]

keep writing girl!

I love these series sooo much! I can’t wait to see the other brothers. I hope you continue with romantic suspense. It is my favorite and you are SO good at it! I could not put this down! Be proud of yourself!

[Anngela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dolly and Sam might be my new favorite from this series! Sam was the perfect protective yet vulnerable man. There were so many moments of laughter but then suspense. I love a good forced proximity trope so this book delivered!

[Shae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book!!!

Omg I am obsessed with Sam and Dolly. I knew I would love them but Ariel blew it out of the water with this book! I love the Redford family so much and was hoping they would end up together and I was not disappointed!

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wheeeeew, this book was awesome!! Sam was so tortured and steadfast and Dolly was just so sweet and feisty. I LOVED these two together and the chemistry and connection was there from page one. 10/10 recommend if you like growly, protective cowboys who would do anything for the girl they love

[Camryn Blankenship · Rating 4 out of 5]

non spoiler review

Dolly and Sam were perfect. Better than I could’ve expected, I didn’t want the story to end. Sam the professional Yearner you are.. Genuinely this is everything I love about a Brothers Best Friend.

[Teri Anglen-Haralson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book. It is a well balanced story with lots of action, both romantic and not. I thought I had it figured out early on, and then realized I only had about 50% of it right. Excited to read the next book in the series!

[Tara Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is top tier dark cowboy romance.

[Miriam Puim Roque · Rating 5 out of 5]

FULL REVIEW COMING SOON

[Paige · Rating 4 out of 5]

STAND UP, DOLLY!!!!!!!!!!

[MEL GORDON · Rating 4 out of 5]

Get me a Sam. Stat.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5