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Coming Home to Crimson

(Crimson, Colorado #10)

Michelle Major (Goodreads Author)

4.10 · Rating details · 52 ratings · 18 reviews

“We’re not friends. We’re not going to be friends.”

No, they’ll be so much more…

Escaping from a cheating fiancé in a “borrowed” car, Sienna Pierce can’t think of anywhere to go but Crimson, the hometown she swore she’d never go back to. And Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett has a lot at stake in keeping the town on an even keel. On the surface, they have nothing in common. ...more

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Jun 08, 2018 Elaine rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018, adult, adventure, authors-to-look-out-for, contemporary, contemporary-romance, funny, netgalley, puzzles, romance

This is a beautiful read, a romance where childhood family break ups have truly divided them, leaving hurt and anguish as well as secrets and heartache festering in the present. It is an emotive story with great characters, a well developed community and plenty of twists, turns and love along the way. It is a story in which it is clear that different people have different interpretations on what has happened in the past and things really aren’t always as they seem. There are plenty of surprises ...more

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May 29, 2018 Books and Spoons rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, earc, netgalley

A beautiful, emotional, heartening story about family, expectations and finding your own place in life, but mostly, about falling in love in a small town setting.
I enjoyed this story immensely. There was something very special and authentic about the characters and their destinies. I loved that the secondary characters were so well built and had such an important and profound place in the story. And the leading characters, they just won my heart over from the very first scene.
Both Sienna Pierce A beautiful, emotional, heartening story about family, expectations and finding your own place in life, but mostly, about falling in love in a small town setting.
I enjoyed this story immensely. There was something very special and authentic about the characters and their destinies. I loved that the secondary characters were so well built and had such an important and profound place in the story. And the leading characters, they just won my heart over from the very first scene.
Both Sienna Pierce and Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett were characters that were easy to connect with. They are strong, resilient, and smart, as well as loving, caring, and considerate people. And they are broken, hurt, and wounded by their families, and need healing to overcome the pain from the past.
Cole and Sienna set the pages sizzling, they have an obvious bond between them, there's a kinship of their souls and a tie that pulls them together. From the very first, they learn to lean on each other, they support the other, while battling the strong attraction towards each other.
Even though it is evident that there's a lot of water run under the bridge in Crimson, there are events in the past books that are relevant to the present, but this story was easy to read as a stand-alone novel, and the fact that I have not read the previous stories, was not an issue.
With lots of family drama, added to the small-town living, everyone knowing your business, and voicing their opinions, there is a good mix of humor, laughter, tears, and pain in the tale. Cole hides his pain, while Sienna's family troubles are for everyone to see and know. But there is a strong message of forgiveness, of learning to face your troubles and finding the way to communicate your hurt and heartbreak, finding the atonement, and getting the redemption.
The story took me by a positive surprise on many occasion with its strong voice and deep emotions. It is filled with heat, humor, and hurt, mixed with adoration and growing pains, on top of the swoon-worthy romance. An absolutely delightful romance story mixed thought-provoking family drama.
~ Four Spoons with a teaspoon on the side ...more

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May 22, 2018 Lynn Brooks rated it really liked it

A drama filled meeting leads to love in our latest Crimson, Colorado visit! It's always a pleasure to return to this small town paradise and see what the future holds for another couple. This time, we're getting Sienna's story when she returns home to confront her abandonment issues with her brother Jase and dad Declan. We already know the family in general, but getting to know Sienna and her version of the story brings it all full circle. The characters are well developed and the setting rich ...more

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Jun 01, 2018 Jessica Figueroa rated it really liked it

After finding her boyfriend in bed with someone else Sienna jetted to crimson where her estranged father and brother are at knowing her mother just wouldn't understand. On top of an already crappy day she ends up getting pulled over by Cole Bennett the town sheriff who seems to know her brother. While shes in town she tries to figure out what why things went the way it did and why her father hasn't tried to contact her. It seems though the longer shes in town Cole seems to be a constant presence ...more

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Jun 14, 2018 Kari Hansen rated it really liked it

After Sienna finds out that her fiancée has been cheating on her she decides it is time to re-evaluate her life and go back to the town that she left 20 years ago and never thought she would ever return to. When her parents separated she left with her mother and her father and brother remained behind and they haven’t seen each other since.

Cole is the Sheriff and when he pulls over Sienna’s car for an infraction he is surprised to find out that she is his best friend’s sister. He is happy to have ...more

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Jun 04, 2018 Lana rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance

Another heartwarming small-town romance from Michelle Major! I'm a huge fan of the Crimson series and this is a perfect addition. While at first glance it might appear that Sienna had a far better childhood than her brother, Jase (hero of Always the Best Man), it's far from the truth. But when she finds herself in Crimson, she can't help but explore her past as painful as it is. Cole, a wounded hero - my favorite kind, is perfect for her. He also has a past he'd rather forget. Luckily, fate ...more

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Jun 06, 2018 Bec rated it really liked it

Shelves: book-magic-reviews, june-2018-reads, june-2018-recommendations

Sienna Pierce has nowhere else to turn except to her estranged family after she finds her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Heading to Crimson is a good idea in theory, but actually having to talk to her brother and father; two people she hasn't seen in years isn't easy. However, the longer she stays in Crimson, the more she finds herself wanting to stay, as she and the town sheriff grow closer and closer. Will Sienna finally get her chance at happy ever after with her Mr. Right or will she
Sienna Pierce has nowhere else to turn except to her estranged family after she finds her boyfriend in bed with another woman. Heading to Crimson is a good idea in theory, but actually having to talk to her brother and father; two people she hasn't seen in years isn't easy. However, the longer she stays in Crimson, the more she finds herself wanting to stay, as she and the town sheriff grow closer and closer. Will Sienna finally get her chance at happy ever after with her Mr. Right or will she get her heart broken for a second time?

What a delightful and captivating read Ms. Major has delivered in this book, which took me on an emotional rollercoaster because of the hard time the heroine has in being around her brother and father at first; two people that she hasn't had anything to do with in years. Will she get along with them? As for the way this story started, it had me sympathizing with the heroine, as she was hoping things with her boyfriend would have turned out a lot different than they did. However, it was from the moment the hero and heroine come face-to-face for the first time where things really get interesting, as the heroine doesn't need anything more going wrong in her life than it already has, and yet, it seems nothing can go right. At least not for her first day back in Crimson.

With the heroine, she's resilient, courageous and I liked how she handled everything she goes through, even though it isn't easy for her because family secrets could destroy the relationship she has with any one of them. I also liked the tight friendship she forms with Paige, which is proven by what Paige does when it comes to the hero causing their relationship to go awry and making sure he's going to fix things. However, what I liked most of all about the heroine was the challenge she provided the hero. While the hero, he's confident, charming, a good cop and I liked how determined he was to prove to the heroine that he's on her side. Will the heroine be able to put her trust in the hero? I also liked how he handles everything he goes through, especially when it comes to how things stand between he and his twin. Will the hero be able to let go of the past in order to have a good relationship with his brother again?

Overall, Ms. Major has delivered a really good read in this book where the chemistry between this couple was powerful; the romance delightful, as the heroine needs someone like the hero in her life; and the ending had me loving what's happening to the hero before he makes thing right with Sienna. The moment had me laughing, especially since Sienna has made such a good friend in Paige. Moreover, I loved how things worked out for the best for this pair, as these two are so good together. I would recommend Coming Home to Crimson by Michelle Major, if you enjoy the opposites attract trope, the brother's best friend trope or books by authors Teri Wilson, Rochelle Alers, Lynne Marshall and Nancy Robards Thompson. ...more

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May 28, 2018 Toni rated it really liked it

At their heart, Michelle Major’s Crimson Colorado series book are about finding your tribe; and they are all wonderful. There is something universal about the idea that we all need the right people in our lives, we just have to figure out how to find them. In Crimson, Major has created a place where everyone is able to find their people. Coming Home to Crimson is the perfect reminder that things are not always how we remember, and everyone’s tribe is out there somewhere, they just have to be ...more

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May 12, 2018 Sara rated it liked it

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When Cole, the sheriff of small town Crimson, Colorado, pulls over a speeding Porsche, he’s more annoyed than curious about the car’s occupant. Inside is Sienna Crenshaw, the estranged sister of the beleaguered mayor of Crimson, Jase, and to say that she has issues is a huge understatement. Sienna hasn’t been back to Crimson since her parents split up and she and her mother left her father and brother. It’s been 20 years and she hasn’t heard from her father or brother. Reviewed at Red Hot Books

When Cole, the sheriff of small town Crimson, Colorado, pulls over a speeding Porsche, he’s more annoyed than curious about the car’s occupant. Inside is Sienna Crenshaw, the estranged sister of the beleaguered mayor of Crimson, Jase, and to say that she has issues is a huge understatement. Sienna hasn’t been back to Crimson since her parents split up and she and her mother left her father and brother. It’s been 20 years and she hasn’t heard from her father or brother. She is hurt and angry and, thanks to a cheating fiance and a mother who wants her to forgive him, very, very alone. Cole’s annoyance doesn’t last long and he soon finds himself drawn to the Crimson newcomer, but Cole has his own demons. Coming Home to Crimson follows Cole and Sienna as they battle the past towards a future together.

Characters Cole and Sienna check off a ton of boxes on the stereotypical Romance Main Character Survey. Sheriff Cole is a former army brat, has an irresponsible twin brother and is afraid to love. Sienna, on the other hand is an overachiever with a vague job that allows her to disappear for weeks on end, daddy issues and a fear that she’s lousy at sex. The thing is, they work. These characters, while not necessarily original, are likable and dynamic. It’s easy to become invested in their well-being and growth. The side characters are equally predictable, but interesting enough that I’d considered buying the next book in the Crimson, Colorado series just to see how they turn out.

Likewise, the plot of Coming Home to Crimson is formulaic and unsurprising. As the reader it was easy to guess the twists and turns that might occur in the the story, but, in this case, this is precisely why this book was enjoyable. Complex storylines and character arcs are great, but sometimes, as a reader I just want to escape a bit and maybe check my brain at the door. This doesn’t mean that Coming Home to Crimson is any less well-written than any other novel, it simply means that if you were to purchase the book you would get exactly what you paid for – a well-written love story set in small town Colorado with family drama added for conflict.

Coming Home to Crimson isn’t breaking any new literary ground; it’s a Contemporary Romance with a romance that’s so quick it’s almost insta-love and family drama, but that doesn’t mean it was awful. In what looks like book 10 of the Crimson, Colorado series, Michelle Majors has created an enjoyable little world in the Colorado Rockies with well written characters that make this novel perfect for a quick reading getaway.

Rating: B-

*ARC obtained from publisher for honest review. ...more

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May 22, 2018 Diana rated it it was amazing

Coming Home to Crimson by Michelle Major
Sienna Pierce and Cole Bennett
Sienna returns to Crimson after many years away. She is wanting to establish a relationship with her brother (The mayor) and father. She meets Cole the sheriff of Crimson on her first day in town. They spend lots of time together and fall in love. I really enjoyed this book. I started it and didn't put it down until it was finished. An awesome book for someone looking for a good book to read. She stays at the Bumblebee Inn and ...more

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Mar 25, 2018 Erica Barnes rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2018-reads, contemporary-romance

I really liked this book. Sienna was an awesome character. Cole was interesting too but not as great as Sienna. I kind of hated Emily and Jase, especially when they first interact with Sienna. They were such a-holes and then had the audacity to tell Sienna to accept some kindness from them. I was shouting at the book that she didn't owe them a damn thing. All in all a really cute story.

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Aug 27, 2018 Alice Boni rated it really liked it

This was a very nice romance book. The characters of Sienna &Cole made a great couple. Enough obstacles to overcome to be interesting and plenty of issues to be solved. If you like your books clean you will totally enjoy this one. There is a great mix of emotions tnat many of us can relate to. Thank you Michelle, for a book that left a smile on my face. Alice

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Apr 24, 2018 Frankie rated it really liked it

Having read very similar plots lately, I didn't expect to like this one but surprisingly I did! While the theme has been used so many times and is slightly a cliche these days, what saved it was that it had interesting and likable characters.

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Jun 07, 2018 Julie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

An enchanting and enjoyable contemporary romance about finding yourself, taking chances and leaps of faith, Coming Home to Crimson is a spellbinding tale readers will devour in a single sitting!

Crimson, Colorado might be a picture perfect town, but for Sienna Pierce this idyllic corner of paradise is not a place she can ever consider home. Full of heart-wrenching memories and old ghosts, Sienna had left Crimson twenty years ago as a child with her mother, having left her father and brother An enchanting and enjoyable contemporary romance about finding yourself, taking chances and leaps of faith, Coming Home to Crimson is a spellbinding tale readers will devour in a single sitting!

Crimson, Colorado might be a picture perfect town, but for Sienna Pierce this idyllic corner of paradise is not a place she can ever consider home. Full of heart-wrenching memories and old ghosts, Sienna had left Crimson twenty years ago as a child with her mother, having left her father and brother behind, and instead had blossomed from a small town girl into an urban socialite who drinks champagne, wears designer clothes and attends one high society party after the other. Her mother and stepfather have already mapped out her life for her: she will marry Kevin, her fiance, and ensure that the family business continues to thrive and flourish. Sienna’s life might look perfect to outsiders, but she has never quite managed to shake off this feeling that she does not belong anywhere – and that Kevin is not the man for her. When she finds him in bed with another woman, Sienna finds herself alone and with nowhere to go. Absolutely positive that her mother would tell her to stop making such a fuss and to sweep Kevin’s betrayal under the carpet, Sienna finds herself going to the one place she had sworn never to return to: Crimson, Colorado!

Having ‘borrowed’ Kevin’s rental car, Sienna just wants to get to Crimson and try and reconnect with her father and brother, so the last thing she is expecting is to be stopped by Sheriff Cole Bennett for speeding! Sienna is already having a bad day and ending up arrested would be the cherry on the cake! But even more disturbing than ending up in jail, is the flicker of attraction which she feels toward Cole Bennett, a man with plenty of secrets and painful memories of his own.

A man who is dedicated to his job, Cole had come to Crimson after a lifetime spent being pushed from pillar to post as an army brat. Having grown up all over the world, Cole had come to Crimson and for the first time in his life had felt like he had finally found a place he could belong. When Sienna Pierce rolls into town with her designer clothes, expensive sports car and big city attitude, Cole is flabbergasted that he finds himself drawn to her – and that he cannot stop himself from kissing her even though the two are polar opposites. But could the magic of Crimson bring them together and propel them straight down the aisle? Or are the two of them just too different to even dare contemplate a future together?

Will Cole and Sienna find the strength to admit the truth about their feelings for one another? Or is their fledgling romance doomed to fail?

RITA award-winning author Michelle Major has written a captivating contemporary romance that will make your heart sing! A superb romantic read that tugs at the heartstrings and tickles the funny bones, Coming Home to Crimson is a wonderful story about laying old ghosts to rest, putting your heart on the line and everlasting love that is absolutely irresistible.

Michelle Major writes about characters you simply cannot help but love from Sienna searching for a place to belong and for a way of reconnecting with the past to charismatic and handsome Cole, whom I simply loved, and the fantastic cast of characters who live in Crimson who will steal your heart.

Michelle Major is a phenomenally talented writer who aims for the heart and creates emotional, compelling, heart-warming and dramatic stories you will want to read again and again and Coming Home to Crimson is a sensational tale you simply should not miss! ...more

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Sienna flees from her cheating boyfriend and finds herself going back home to Crimson after years of being away from there. Hoping that a trip back where her father and brother are will help her get her life back on track. Little did she know the towns Sheriff, Cole Bennett, would be the one who puts her life in a tailspin and makes her rethink her entire life. Make sure to get your copy today and enjoy this fun tale of love, family and rediscovering your entire life.

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Michelle Major grew up in Ohio but dreamed of living in the mountains. Soon after graduating with a degree in Journalism, she pointed her car west and settled in Colorado. Her life and house are filled with one great husband, two beautiful kids, a few furry pets and several well-behaved reptiles. She’s grateful to have found her passion writing stories with happy endings. Michelle loves to hear ...more