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Poplar Falls #6
Knitted Hearts
An emotional, passionate second-chance romance in the Poplar Falls series from Amber Kelly
Sometimes you have to lose control to have it all…
I’ve always longed to start a family of my own. I throw everything I have into every relationship. Too bad I seem to attract the fixer-uppers. You know the type—the boys with all the potential but none of the drive. I thought Ricky was different, the one who would finally step up and be the man I’d been dreaming about all these years—ever since I lost my father when I was a little girl. I didn’t realize the dream would turn out to be a nightmare.
So here I am. Twenty-four years old, on the verge of divorce, and trying not to think about what my daddy would say while I hold on to the last threads of my life to keep it all from unraveling.
It’s all going fine until Foster Tomlin swaggers into my life. The sexy-as-sin former soldier works on my best friend’s family ranch, and there’s no getting around him or what I’m feeling. He doesn’t need fixing up. He’s perfect the way he is. The way he looks at and treats me makes me feel things I’ve sworn off for good. And when he wraps his arms around me, I find myself letting go of all the things I thought I wanted and needed.
The question is…can I take a risk and put my heart on the line again?
Sometimes you have to lose control to have it all…
I’ve always longed to start a family of my own. I throw everything I have into every relationship. Too bad I seem to attract the fixer-uppers. You know the type—the boys with all the potential but none of the drive. I thought Ricky was different, the one who would finally step up and be the man I’d been dreaming about all these years—ever since I lost my father when I was a little girl. I didn’t realize the dream would turn out to be a nightmare.
So here I am. Twenty-four years old, on the verge of divorce, and trying not to think about what my daddy would say while I hold on to the last threads of my life to keep it all from unraveling.
It’s all going fine until Foster Tomlin swaggers into my life. The sexy-as-sin former soldier works on my best friend’s family ranch, and there’s no getting around him or what I’m feeling. He doesn’t need fixing up. He’s perfect the way he is. The way he looks at and treats me makes me feel things I’ve sworn off for good. And when he wraps his arms around me, I find myself letting go of all the things I thought I wanted and needed.
The question is…can I take a risk and put my heart on the line again?
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2021
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Amber Kelly
41 books904 followersAmber Kelly is a romance author that calls North Carolina home. She has been an avid reader from a young age and you could always find her with her nose in a book completely enthralled in an adventure. With the support of her husband and family, in 2018, she decided to finally give a voice to the stories in her head and her debut novel, Both of Me was born. You can connect with Amber on Facebook at facebook.com/AuthorAmberKelly, on IG @authoramberkelly or on twitter @AuthorAmberKel1.
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August 5, 2022
4 stars
I’m sad that this is the last ‘Poplar Falls’ book. I’ve truly loved this small town series and have become so invested in all of these characters. I love books with that found family aspect and this author does it so well.
The final book in the series is Sonia and Foster’s story. While all of their friends are in happy relationships, they’ve both been through a divorce recently. Through the years each has had a crush on each other but the timing was never right. Now, it’s their time.
After seeing Sonia struggle in the last few books with her husband, I was so ready for her to find her happy. Foster was perfect for her. I loved these two together and though the last quarter had a lot going on, I still loved this one overall. The ending and authors note had me in tears.
I’m going to miss these books and characters. If you’re a fan of small town romances I highly recommend checking these books out.
I’m sad that this is the last ‘Poplar Falls’ book. I’ve truly loved this small town series and have become so invested in all of these characters. I love books with that found family aspect and this author does it so well.
The final book in the series is Sonia and Foster’s story. While all of their friends are in happy relationships, they’ve both been through a divorce recently. Through the years each has had a crush on each other but the timing was never right. Now, it’s their time.
After seeing Sonia struggle in the last few books with her husband, I was so ready for her to find her happy. Foster was perfect for her. I loved these two together and though the last quarter had a lot going on, I still loved this one overall. The ending and authors note had me in tears.
I’m going to miss these books and characters. If you’re a fan of small town romances I highly recommend checking these books out.
June 30, 2021
4.5 Stars 🌟
Knitted Hearts is the 6th and final book in the Poplar Falls series by Amber Kelly. This book follows Sonia and Foster who we have met throughout the series and they have definitely been one of my most anticipated couples of this series. Though this can be read as a standalone I still highly recommend reading the previous books as you do get quite a lot of back story for these two in those books as well as some great stories you don't want to miss if you are a lover of small town romances.
Sonia & Foster have both been through their fair share of heartbreak and struggles when it comes to prior relationships but finally seeing these two come together was a joy. They are so sweet, kind, caring and passionate and fit so seamlessly together. They had their ups and downs and some truly heartbreaking moments that had me sobbing (real tears were shed), they also had some of the sweetest light hearted moments and over all I'm happy with the way this series ended.
Sonia & Foster are probably my 2nd favourite couple over all (Elle & Walker will fovever be my number 1) but I truly love all the characters in the poplar falls world. It is a good mix of sweet & passionate romances with a lot of heart while set in a beautiful atmospheric small town and I genuinely recommend this series to everyone I know. I'm sad to be saying goodbye to these characters but I'm very excited to see what the author comes up with next.
Also I wouldn't be mad if we got a bonus story starring Truett because I kind of need it like right now 😍😍
《book aesthetic made by me. I do not own the pictures, all found via pinterest》
Knitted Hearts is the 6th and final book in the Poplar Falls series by Amber Kelly. This book follows Sonia and Foster who we have met throughout the series and they have definitely been one of my most anticipated couples of this series. Though this can be read as a standalone I still highly recommend reading the previous books as you do get quite a lot of back story for these two in those books as well as some great stories you don't want to miss if you are a lover of small town romances.
Sonia & Foster have both been through their fair share of heartbreak and struggles when it comes to prior relationships but finally seeing these two come together was a joy. They are so sweet, kind, caring and passionate and fit so seamlessly together. They had their ups and downs and some truly heartbreaking moments that had me sobbing (real tears were shed), they also had some of the sweetest light hearted moments and over all I'm happy with the way this series ended.
Sonia & Foster are probably my 2nd favourite couple over all (Elle & Walker will fovever be my number 1) but I truly love all the characters in the poplar falls world. It is a good mix of sweet & passionate romances with a lot of heart while set in a beautiful atmospheric small town and I genuinely recommend this series to everyone I know. I'm sad to be saying goodbye to these characters but I'm very excited to see what the author comes up with next.
Also I wouldn't be mad if we got a bonus story starring Truett because I kind of need it like right now 😍😍
《book aesthetic made by me. I do not own the pictures, all found via pinterest》
July 4, 2021
3.5-.75 stars
(It’s squarely in that gray area in between tbh)
Here we’ve arrived at the last hoorah of the Poplar Falls series, Knitted Hearts. It’s bittersweet as I’ve grown quite attached to this tight-knit (see what I did? SMH at me lol) ranching community of Poplar Falls over the course of six books + one novella. (*sigh* Why isn’t Poplar Falls a real place? 😭. No joke - I’d go there in a heartbeat if it was. It’s one of my favorite book worlds.)
Just the same, with each of them recently burned by their previous marriages, I’ve looking forward to seeing these two taking a chance & find love again. The shameless nosy matchmaking along the way by their loved ones giving the gun-shy duo, Sonia & Foster, the last few nudges they needed gave me a few good laughs - i.e. the church carnival with Sonia’s lipstick, like the older ladies thought wearing just the right one would somehow help seal the deal. Old school thinking, but a sweet intention -.
Knitted Hearts was cruising right along delivering once again a cozy sweet, swoony & sexy comfort read I’ve grown accustomed to & love with each time I return to Poplar Falls to read the next book of the series. That unfortunately only lasted until right around the 75% mark - things went haywire taking two angsty turns. The first I’ve never been crazy about. The second felt like piling on & too much to close a book & series with - I wish so much it had been excluded. One aspect of the fallout of the second I didn’t understand why To be quite honest, I thought the combination overshadowed during the last 25% & Knitted Hearts sort of went out on a whimper.
Please make no mistake, the last thing I want to do is discourage anyone enough to turn someone away from the series altogether. If small town/cowboy romances are up your alley, Poplar Falls series is so worth checking out. The rest was charming as ever & fit so well with the previous books in the series. Just that 25% missed the mark is all imho. Hey, I can’t get everything I want, now can I? Trust me, if I did, David Gandy would be knocking on my door right now 😂. But believe me, I still got a lot with my last time “in” Poplar Falls 😉.
(David Gandy, if you’re wondering…& you’re welcome 😉)
(It’s squarely in that gray area in between tbh)
Here we’ve arrived at the last hoorah of the Poplar Falls series, Knitted Hearts. It’s bittersweet as I’ve grown quite attached to this tight-knit (see what I did? SMH at me lol) ranching community of Poplar Falls over the course of six books + one novella. (*sigh* Why isn’t Poplar Falls a real place? 😭. No joke - I’d go there in a heartbeat if it was. It’s one of my favorite book worlds.)
Just the same, with each of them recently burned by their previous marriages, I’ve looking forward to seeing these two taking a chance & find love again. The shameless nosy matchmaking along the way by their loved ones giving the gun-shy duo, Sonia & Foster, the last few nudges they needed gave me a few good laughs - i.e. the church carnival with Sonia’s lipstick, like the older ladies thought wearing just the right one would somehow help seal the deal. Old school thinking, but a sweet intention -.
Knitted Hearts was cruising right along delivering once again a cozy sweet, swoony & sexy comfort read I’ve grown accustomed to & love with each time I return to Poplar Falls to read the next book of the series. That unfortunately only lasted until right around the 75% mark - things went haywire taking two angsty turns. The first I’ve never been crazy about. The second felt like piling on & too much to close a book & series with - I wish so much it had been excluded. One aspect of the fallout of the second I didn’t understand why To be quite honest, I thought the combination overshadowed during the last 25% & Knitted Hearts sort of went out on a whimper.
Please make no mistake, the last thing I want to do is discourage anyone enough to turn someone away from the series altogether. If small town/cowboy romances are up your alley, Poplar Falls series is so worth checking out. The rest was charming as ever & fit so well with the previous books in the series. Just that 25% missed the mark is all imho. Hey, I can’t get everything I want, now can I? Trust me, if I did, David Gandy would be knocking on my door right now 😂. But believe me, I still got a lot with my last time “in” Poplar Falls 😉.
(David Gandy, if you’re wondering…& you’re welcome 😉)
September 21, 2021
Knitted Hearts was a sweet small town story that warms your heart. It was satisfying to see Sonia get her well deserved Happily Ever After.
While this story did have a lot of plot points unlike the previous books, it did not feel too cluttered. There are a few serious topics that the author has introduced to what would have otherwise been a simple story. These twists test the love that is brewing between the MCs. The ending did feel a bit rushed but then I don't think that dragging it put any further would have made the book any more enjoyable. This was a nice read also because it gave the readers a glance at all of the lovable couples we had met previously in Poplar Falls.
While Knitted Hearts is not something that will stand out in the long run , it is still a sweet, charming story that you can pick up to pass the time.
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While this story did have a lot of plot points unlike the previous books, it did not feel too cluttered. There are a few serious topics that the author has introduced to what would have otherwise been a simple story. These twists test the love that is brewing between the MCs. The ending did feel a bit rushed but then I don't think that dragging it put any further would have made the book any more enjoyable. This was a nice read also because it gave the readers a glance at all of the lovable couples we had met previously in Poplar Falls.
While Knitted Hearts is not something that will stand out in the long run , it is still a sweet, charming story that you can pick up to pass the time.
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December 12, 2022
I am seriously so sad to see this series come to an end. It’s not the most developed in terms of depth, but there is something to be said for a quick read that packs a punch and really gets you in the feels. These swoony cinnamon roll men who are also buff and strong and extremely hard workers, and these strong women who value friendship and family…it’s just so wholesome and nice.
Sonia and Foster are both going through disappointing divorces, but they’ve always been very attracted to each other. And finally, Sonia thinks she’s ready to explore something with Foster.
Foster is my new favorite of the series. He’s just so hopeful and earnest and fell so hard for Sonia. In love that they adopted puppies together, and the fun way they named them, it was lovely. I loved every second that these two were together, especially all of their special moments in the apple orchard. ESPECIALLY the ending from Foster’s point of view. I really wanted a longer epilogue, but all the same, their ending made me teary.
Sonia and Foster are both going through disappointing divorces, but they’ve always been very attracted to each other. And finally, Sonia thinks she’s ready to explore something with Foster.
Foster is my new favorite of the series. He’s just so hopeful and earnest and fell so hard for Sonia. In love that they adopted puppies together, and the fun way they named them, it was lovely. I loved every second that these two were together, especially all of their special moments in the apple orchard. ESPECIALLY the ending from Foster’s point of view. I really wanted a longer epilogue, but all the same, their ending made me teary.
November 2, 2022
Knitted Hearts el ultimo tomo de la saga Poplar Falls y uno de los mas flojos de la serie.
Honestamente, no esperaba que fuera el romance de el mes ni siquiera de mi semana, sin embargo tampoco espere que fuera tanto un " quiero y no puedo " , pero la trama es practicamente inexistente, los protagonistas son demasiados superficiales y el romance aunque no forzado del todo, quedo muy soso, no provoca nada leer sus escenas juntos.
Personalmente, me hubiera gustado un cierre mas completo de todos los personajes, y aunque tienen alguna que otra aparicion, esta es breve y demasiado simple.
El drama de los ultimos capitulos se pudo obviar completamente, no aporta nada y sucede a un ritmo precipitado, igual que el desenlace, en una pagina soluciona todo y hay un final feliz, soso ( como los protagonistas ) pero feliz.
En fin, Knitted Hearts no fue mi cup of tea, es cierto que se lee rapidamente ( no tiene un gran numero de paginas ) pero en general me dejo fria, no hice clic con la lectura.
2.25 Estrellas!
July 2, 2021
In the process of getting a divorce, Sonia is wary of falling in love again. But when Foster, who is also in the midst of a nasty divorce, takes romantic interest in Sonia, she can’t say no to a date with this handsome local. Sonia & Foster start trying to form new memories together, ones that aren’t full of the pain of their pasts. But somehow, everything they wanted to leave behind them surfaces whether they want it to or not.
Knitted Hearts by Amber Kelly is the 6th and final book in the Poplar Falls series. Although I haven’t loved every romance in this small town romance series, I have fallen in love with the characters among the pages of each and every book. I feel so connected to this found family and I feel bittersweet about saying goodbye. With that said, I have such mixed feelings about Sonia & Foster’s romance. They were both such great MCs and I was rooting for their HEA. Unfortunately, the first half of the story bored me to tears. After the halfway mark, things picked up. A lot of drama was thrown in, on top of some emotional events toward the end. And Amber’s author’s note at the end nearly had me crying. This wasn’t my favorite or least favorite in the series, but I definitely enjoyed it. 3.5/5 stars.
Knitted Hearts by Amber Kelly is the 6th and final book in the Poplar Falls series. Although I haven’t loved every romance in this small town romance series, I have fallen in love with the characters among the pages of each and every book. I feel so connected to this found family and I feel bittersweet about saying goodbye. With that said, I have such mixed feelings about Sonia & Foster’s romance. They were both such great MCs and I was rooting for their HEA. Unfortunately, the first half of the story bored me to tears. After the halfway mark, things picked up. A lot of drama was thrown in, on top of some emotional events toward the end. And Amber’s author’s note at the end nearly had me crying. This wasn’t my favorite or least favorite in the series, but I definitely enjoyed it. 3.5/5 stars.
June 29, 2021
3.5 Stars
Knitted Hearts brings readers to the story of Sonia and Foster’s two people who are going through a divorce and find in each other the possibility of loving again and starting over. The story is sweet, and at the same time bittersweet for being the farewell of the residents of Poplar Fall. Although it's not my favorite book in this series, I think it served the purpose of bringing these two characters that were always present in the previous books to an end and also gave us a glimpse into the future of other couples, thus bringing this series to a full cycle.
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Knitted Hearts traz aos leitores a história de Sonia e Foster’s duas pessoas que estão passando por um divórcio e encontram um no outro a possibilidade de amar novamente e recomeçar . A história é doce, e ao mesmo agridoce por ser a despedida dos moradores de Poplar Fall. Embora não seja meu livro preferido dessa série acho que serviu o propósito de dar um desfecho a esses dois personagens que sempre tiveram presentes nos livros anterior e também nos deu um vislumbre do futuro dos demais casais trazendo assim essa série a um ciclo completo.
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Knitted Hearts brings readers to the story of Sonia and Foster’s two people who are going through a divorce and find in each other the possibility of loving again and starting over. The story is sweet, and at the same time bittersweet for being the farewell of the residents of Poplar Fall. Although it's not my favorite book in this series, I think it served the purpose of bringing these two characters that were always present in the previous books to an end and also gave us a glimpse into the future of other couples, thus bringing this series to a full cycle.
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Knitted Hearts traz aos leitores a história de Sonia e Foster’s duas pessoas que estão passando por um divórcio e encontram um no outro a possibilidade de amar novamente e recomeçar . A história é doce, e ao mesmo agridoce por ser a despedida dos moradores de Poplar Fall. Embora não seja meu livro preferido dessa série acho que serviu o propósito de dar um desfecho a esses dois personagens que sempre tiveram presentes nos livros anterior e também nos deu um vislumbre do futuro dos demais casais trazendo assim essa série a um ciclo completo.
I Received an unreleased copy of this book
August 16, 2021
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I love this series 💚💙💜❤ Amber Kelly THANK YOU for giving life to all the amazing characters in Poplar Falls! Sending you a BIG HUG stay strong!
June 22, 2021
If you love small town romances with wonderful interconnected characters, then please read the Poplar Falls series by Amber Kelly. She was a new-to-me author until I decided to give Rustic Hearts a chance, and now I am a fan for life. Each book is a total standalone as the author masterfully weaves each character and their relationship into each book, but if you have the time, I suggest you start with book one and binge read all six of these heartwarming love stories set in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.
In the final book of the series, Knitted Hearts, Sonia and Foster Tomlin are both in unhappy marriages. Their story progresses through each book and as a reader, you will route for them the entire time. Please know there is ZERO cheating. The author goes into great detail explaining their situation, as well as life in Poplar Falls, and it’s filled with all the feels. You will laugh, cry, swoon, and worry, and be immersed in the lives of these characters.
The series centers around the importance of family and friends. Sonia’s besties are Bellamy and Elle, and I love how they support and encourage one another, especially when telling hard truths when one of them are making a mistake.
I love the small town feel and bond of these characters. It has everything from the very long hours and commitment of farm life; the fun they have at the festivals, watching an outdoor movie or slow dancing in the beautiful hillside; drinking and eating at the local hotspots, and the dedication and real-life struggles they go through to make their businesses successful.
Love how noble Foster is, how he works so hard to help others and doesn’t take anyone for granted. He had such character and strength, even when his marriage was falling apart. An injured veteran, he avoided attention and was so sweet to Sonia, our heroine. He was patient and just so swoony as he tried to get to know her better and demonstrate he could be trusted.
And when his life was thrown a curve-ball by his ex, he remained honorable and steadfast, even when his own heart was breaking by a choice Sonia made.
Love how this community respects and admires nature and the beauty that surrounds them. The men are funny, vulnerable, strong, and super sexy, and there is no shortage of steamy scenes in this series. If it were real, I’d move to Poplar Falls in a hot minute. Loved all of the parents, the aunts, and how they were always there for one another lending a hand or lending support.
While book one was more serious as Sophia Lancaster, who is estranged from her father, comes home with mixed emotions to attend her grandmother’s funeral, she finds love with Braxton Young. In book two, Myer and single mom Dallas find love, while book three features forbidden lovers–wild, funny man Walker Reid and Elle, Braxton’s younger sister. Book four features new-to-town Veterinarian Brandt Haralson and fun-loving Bellamy. Book five, Crazy Hearts, which happens to be my favorite, features farmer turned businessman Payne Henderson, and city slicker, Charlotte, who is best friends with Sophia.
I can honestly say I read through this series so fast because I couldn’t get enough. I waited patiently for Knitted Hearts, which has a more somber feel than the others, and am so sorry to see this series end. It is wonderful and one I highly recommend.
In the final book of the series, Knitted Hearts, Sonia and Foster Tomlin are both in unhappy marriages. Their story progresses through each book and as a reader, you will route for them the entire time. Please know there is ZERO cheating. The author goes into great detail explaining their situation, as well as life in Poplar Falls, and it’s filled with all the feels. You will laugh, cry, swoon, and worry, and be immersed in the lives of these characters.
The series centers around the importance of family and friends. Sonia’s besties are Bellamy and Elle, and I love how they support and encourage one another, especially when telling hard truths when one of them are making a mistake.
I love the small town feel and bond of these characters. It has everything from the very long hours and commitment of farm life; the fun they have at the festivals, watching an outdoor movie or slow dancing in the beautiful hillside; drinking and eating at the local hotspots, and the dedication and real-life struggles they go through to make their businesses successful.
Love how noble Foster is, how he works so hard to help others and doesn’t take anyone for granted. He had such character and strength, even when his marriage was falling apart. An injured veteran, he avoided attention and was so sweet to Sonia, our heroine. He was patient and just so swoony as he tried to get to know her better and demonstrate he could be trusted.
And when his life was thrown a curve-ball by his ex, he remained honorable and steadfast, even when his own heart was breaking by a choice Sonia made.
Love how this community respects and admires nature and the beauty that surrounds them. The men are funny, vulnerable, strong, and super sexy, and there is no shortage of steamy scenes in this series. If it were real, I’d move to Poplar Falls in a hot minute. Loved all of the parents, the aunts, and how they were always there for one another lending a hand or lending support.
While book one was more serious as Sophia Lancaster, who is estranged from her father, comes home with mixed emotions to attend her grandmother’s funeral, she finds love with Braxton Young. In book two, Myer and single mom Dallas find love, while book three features forbidden lovers–wild, funny man Walker Reid and Elle, Braxton’s younger sister. Book four features new-to-town Veterinarian Brandt Haralson and fun-loving Bellamy. Book five, Crazy Hearts, which happens to be my favorite, features farmer turned businessman Payne Henderson, and city slicker, Charlotte, who is best friends with Sophia.
I can honestly say I read through this series so fast because I couldn’t get enough. I waited patiently for Knitted Hearts, which has a more somber feel than the others, and am so sorry to see this series end. It is wonderful and one I highly recommend.
June 26, 2021
3.5 stars 🌟
Knitted Hearts is a small-town friends-to-lovers romance and the last installment in the Poplar Falls series. It follows the story of Sonia and Foster, who each go through a divorce and find happiness and a second chance at love in each other. Their mutual attraction, even though their timing was never right, was teased a bit throughout the rest of the series, so I was eager to see how it would play out now that they were both single.
Like the other couples, Sonia and Foster were very sweet together, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship slowly evolve throughout the story. It also took an emotional turn I wasn't expecting, but the conflicts that happened towards the ending kind of overshadowed Sonia and Foster's relationship, which explains my rating.
It was great to have so many scenes with the characters from the previous installments, and I liked how everything wrapped up for them. I will miss them though because the Poplar Falls series has been a feel-good and comforting series with amazing pairings and a family-like group of friends!
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Knitted Hearts is a small-town friends-to-lovers romance and the last installment in the Poplar Falls series. It follows the story of Sonia and Foster, who each go through a divorce and find happiness and a second chance at love in each other. Their mutual attraction, even though their timing was never right, was teased a bit throughout the rest of the series, so I was eager to see how it would play out now that they were both single.
Like the other couples, Sonia and Foster were very sweet together, and I enjoyed seeing their relationship slowly evolve throughout the story. It also took an emotional turn I wasn't expecting, but the conflicts that happened towards the ending kind of overshadowed Sonia and Foster's relationship, which explains my rating.
It was great to have so many scenes with the characters from the previous installments, and I liked how everything wrapped up for them. I will miss them though because the Poplar Falls series has been a feel-good and comforting series with amazing pairings and a family-like group of friends!
*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
November 30, 2024
DNF @ 51% this is so CLUNKY and I’m so bored, I’m not rooting for the couple at all
June 25, 2021
Bittersweet, heartwarming, uplifting...all the words that conjure up the feeling of family, friendship and belonging, and a warmth in your heart. That’s what epitomises this series. I hate to see the Poplar Falls series end, but wow, did it go out with a bang with Knitted Hearts. I could not love these charming characters anymore - I'm so enamoured by each and every one of them, and while saying goodbye is bittersweet, Knitted Hearts is the perfect full circle story to wrap up this spectacular series.
I was so excited for the final installment in this series and could not wait for Foster and Sonia's book. This amazing couple were beyond sexy but more than anything their love story was heartwarming and butterfly-inducing. I shed so many tears with this story. Amber Kelly delivered so many wonderfully poignant moments that tugged at the heartstrings. And what I loved more than anything was how she showcased the love and respect and a deep caring between so many of the characters, besides the obvious love and adoration shared between Foster and Sonia themselves.
I have simply adored this series...I’m not ready to say goodbye. I’ve loved every book so dearly - these wonderful men, and their amazing women; have brought so much joy, so much charm, and so much heart. I’m so in love with this world, these characters, and this series. I hate saying goodbye, but what a gentle and loving conclusion. I’m excited to see where Amber Kelly is going to take us to next.
I was so excited for the final installment in this series and could not wait for Foster and Sonia's book. This amazing couple were beyond sexy but more than anything their love story was heartwarming and butterfly-inducing. I shed so many tears with this story. Amber Kelly delivered so many wonderfully poignant moments that tugged at the heartstrings. And what I loved more than anything was how she showcased the love and respect and a deep caring between so many of the characters, besides the obvious love and adoration shared between Foster and Sonia themselves.
I have simply adored this series...I’m not ready to say goodbye. I’ve loved every book so dearly - these wonderful men, and their amazing women; have brought so much joy, so much charm, and so much heart. I’m so in love with this world, these characters, and this series. I hate saying goodbye, but what a gentle and loving conclusion. I’m excited to see where Amber Kelly is going to take us to next.
June 20, 2021
All.The.Feels
It’s always so hard when you know a series is coming to the end. I have loved Poplar Falls from the very beginning and Sonia and Foster’s story was no different.
These two had a path that was nowhere near easy, yet their story was beautiful in its own way.
“every story is different. No one’s happily ever after comes wrapped up with a pretty little bow on top. Those stories happen in books and movies. Real life is messy, and it throws you curveball after curveball. But if you find love—real love—you can get through anything together, and the thing that you think is insurmountable might end up being the thing that brings you the most joy,”
It’s often say that a good writer will bleed everything into their books and you feel right along with them. That is the case with Amber. I felt every single emotion throughout this book!
This was a wonderful ending to the Poplar Falls.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s always so hard when you know a series is coming to the end. I have loved Poplar Falls from the very beginning and Sonia and Foster’s story was no different.
These two had a path that was nowhere near easy, yet their story was beautiful in its own way.
“every story is different. No one’s happily ever after comes wrapped up with a pretty little bow on top. Those stories happen in books and movies. Real life is messy, and it throws you curveball after curveball. But if you find love—real love—you can get through anything together, and the thing that you think is insurmountable might end up being the thing that brings you the most joy,”
It’s often say that a good writer will bleed everything into their books and you feel right along with them. That is the case with Amber. I felt every single emotion throughout this book!
This was a wonderful ending to the Poplar Falls.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 4, 2021
It's bittersweet to see one of my favourite series come to an end. I'll admit that this one took me time to feel completely invested, though. It was a lot of rehashing of previous characters—and being such a short book, I was simply itching for more on-page scenes with Sonia and Foster.
But these two precious characters and their heartwarming romance quickly won me over. Both in the midst of divorce with ungrateful partners, Sonia and Foster deserved to find love. Their quiet moments together were absolutely beautiful. While I found the conflict infuriating and a little rushed in its resolution, the ending was such an emotional whirlwind that reminded me of my love for these books.
Poplar Falls has come to life within each story and I'll miss reading about this small town.
But these two precious characters and their heartwarming romance quickly won me over. Both in the midst of divorce with ungrateful partners, Sonia and Foster deserved to find love. Their quiet moments together were absolutely beautiful. While I found the conflict infuriating and a little rushed in its resolution, the ending was such an emotional whirlwind that reminded me of my love for these books.
Poplar Falls has come to life within each story and I'll miss reading about this small town.
June 21, 2021
A tear jerker in more ways than one, this ending of the Poplar Falls series brings two broken people together to find happiness and love. But when Sonia and Foster finally put their divorces behind them and are ready to try again, live has a way of throwing you for a loop and stopping you in your tracks. But will happiness and love prevail? Or will they end up with more on their plate then they bargained for? With a storyline that had me wiping tears from my eyes this was an emotional read. Amber Kelly took the reader in as a family member to the characters in Poplar Falls and although I am sad to see the series end, the characters will always be regarded as some of my favorites.
June 20, 2021
I love this series so much and I am so sad to see it end. Sonia and Foster's story was everything you could ask for in a series ending. I laughed at all the boys antics, I cried.... a lot and I felt like I was being wrapped in a familiar blanket while reading. Watching Sonia and Foster both overcome their past and the obstacles in front of them was both heartbreaking and beautiful. Myer had it right when he said.. all it takes to be family is love. That town, those people and the memories wrapped up in them, that is family!
February 15, 2025
I’m a little sad to see this group of people go.
Found family ✨
Now this book.
3.5 ⭐️
Sonia x Foster
Both ending marriages
Puppy parents
Friends to lovers
I feel like their relationship wasn’t as developed as the first 5 books.
I also loathed the plot twist thrown in at the end. Loathed!!
Found family ✨
Now this book.
3.5 ⭐️
Sonia x Foster
Both ending marriages
Puppy parents
Friends to lovers
I feel like their relationship wasn’t as developed as the first 5 books.
I also loathed the plot twist thrown in at the end. Loathed!!
September 29, 2023
O mais fraco deles todos, acho que foi super rápido e aquilo que achava que tinha potencial foi muito rápido…
October 22, 2024
This whole series is a new forever favorite of mine
May 9, 2022
POPLAR FALLS FOREVER.
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I can’t believe I finished this series! Or maybe I can because I loved it that much. A small town romance series you need in your life y’all!!
Getting Sonia’s story last was the best. I loved her romance with Foster and the second chance love between them was perfect. Sonia and Foster both had pasts that they needed to repair in their hearts as they also learned to lean on their new love and each other. It was all sorts of sweet and a little spicy.
I wasn’t sure how I felt about the relationship conflict because it’s usually not a trope I love, but the more I sat on it the more I liked it in the end. It worked for this story and I’m fine with that!
Sometimes the plot focused too much on the previous couples in the series when I just wanted more Sonia and Foster. That was my only complaint. Otherwise all of the dates and romancing under the moonlight was fantastic.
Another quick read I flew through in one morning because I needed to know how everything worked out. It was emotional and tender and I can’t wait to see what Kelly writes next.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary romance
- Language: some strong
- Romance: kisses to open door scenes (2-3)
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of a parent (on page), divorce and separation
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I can’t believe I finished this series! Or maybe I can because I loved it that much. A small town romance series you need in your life y’all!!
Getting Sonia’s story last was the best. I loved her romance with Foster and the second chance love between them was perfect. Sonia and Foster both had pasts that they needed to repair in their hearts as they also learned to lean on their new love and each other. It was all sorts of sweet and a little spicy.
I wasn’t sure how I felt about the relationship conflict because it’s usually not a trope I love, but the more I sat on it the more I liked it in the end. It worked for this story and I’m fine with that!
Sometimes the plot focused too much on the previous couples in the series when I just wanted more Sonia and Foster. That was my only complaint. Otherwise all of the dates and romancing under the moonlight was fantastic.
Another quick read I flew through in one morning because I needed to know how everything worked out. It was emotional and tender and I can’t wait to see what Kelly writes next.
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary romance
- Language: some strong
- Romance: kisses to open door scenes (2-3)
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of a parent (on page), divorce and separation
September 29, 2021
𝒦𝓃𝒾𝓉𝓉𝑒𝒹 𝐻𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉𝓈 will release on June 29th! This is Foster and Sonia's book, and the final book in the Poplar Falls series. Stand Alone. Small Town Romance.
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October 19, 2025
Cari lettori, eccomi per niente pronta a chiudere l’avventura a Poplar Falls, ma con Foster e Sonia si chiude un cerchio che sa di famiglia, che mi mancherà molto.
Quindi iniziamo quest’ultimo tratto di percorso fatto a Poplar Falls con Knitted Hearts di Amber Kelly, portato in Italia dalla casa editrice Royal Books Edizioni.
La serie è formata da:
#1 Rustic Hearts (11 settembre 2023)
#2 Stone Hearts (26 luglio 2024)
#3 Wicked Hearts (22 agosto 2024)
#4 Fragile Hearts (24 febbraio 2025)
#5 Crazy Hearts (20 marzo 2025)
#6 Knitted Hearts (18 ottobre 2025)
Questi due personaggi li abbiamo visti scorrere accanto ai protagonisti degli altri volumi, ed ero certa che anche le loro storie fossero forti, due persone che hanno la necessità di raccontarsi, di tornare a credere che anche per loro possa esserci un felici e contenti.
Entrambi sono alle prese con delle persone che sono entrate nella loro vita distruggendo tutto ciò che hanno incontrato.
Sonia sta ottenendo il divorzio, è stata sposata ancor meno tempo di quanto lo sia da separata. Ha avuto sempre a che fare con uomini sbagliati, ma quest’ultimo è senza ombra di dubbio il peggiore, qualcuno che ha problemi nel gestire la rabbia e che non è maturo abbastanza da poter costruire una famiglia. E lei ha un disperato bisogno di amare ed essere amata.
“Sembra che io, invece, attragga solo quelli che hanno bisogno di essere confortati da me. Fin dal liceo sono riuscita a rimorchiare solo uomini emotivamente fragili, instabili o distaccati, i bugiardi, gli egocentrici, quelli che cercano più una madre che una compagna. Ho un talento.”
Foster è un veterano, un uomo che ha deciso quando era molto giovane di dedicare la propria vita alla nazione, si sposa con la ragazza che amava, ma le sue assenze continue per le missioni, l’egoismo della sua compagna e il non riuscire a stargli vicino nel momento in cui torna con ferite profonde, hanno portato a distruggere il matrimonio con un tradimento da parte di lei. E ora, dopo diverse prove nel tornare insieme, tutto è finito e sono in attesa di poter firmare le carte del divorzio.
Assistere agli incontri tra Sonia e Foster ho provato tenerezza, sono due anime ferite e i loro tagli diversi eppure così uguali li rendono timorosi e allo stesso tempo con una gran voglia di provare a lasciarsi andare. Si cercano con lo sguardo, si desiderano, ma sopra a ogni cosa ciò che cercano è l’amore, quello in grado di sconvolgerti e conquistarti piano piano, che ti brucia senza distruggerti, che ti toglie il fiato, che non ha bisogno di parole.
“Solo le persone che ti amano davvero ti sentono anche quando non parli.”
Ho versato qualche dose di lacrime perché non mi aspettavo quello che succede, devo ammettere che essendo l’ultimo della serie ero convinta che sarebbe stata una storia dolce pronta ad accompagnare il lettore al lasciare Poplar Falls con tutti i suoi meravigliosi protagonisti, ma non è stato così.
Una cosa che ormai ho capito della penna di Amber Kelly è che da lei ci si può aspettare di tutto e di più, e questo è stato un finale di serie che mi ha tolto il fiato e fatto battere il cuore forte.
Ora devo solo abituarmi all’idea che non avrò più niente di Sonia e Foster, di Sophia e Braxton, Myer e Dallas, Elle e quel folle di Walker, Brandt e Bellamy, Payne e Charlotte, per non parlare di tutto il contorno in cui sono nate queste storie.
Quindi iniziamo quest’ultimo tratto di percorso fatto a Poplar Falls con Knitted Hearts di Amber Kelly, portato in Italia dalla casa editrice Royal Books Edizioni.
La serie è formata da:
#1 Rustic Hearts (11 settembre 2023)
#2 Stone Hearts (26 luglio 2024)
#3 Wicked Hearts (22 agosto 2024)
#4 Fragile Hearts (24 febbraio 2025)
#5 Crazy Hearts (20 marzo 2025)
#6 Knitted Hearts (18 ottobre 2025)
Questi due personaggi li abbiamo visti scorrere accanto ai protagonisti degli altri volumi, ed ero certa che anche le loro storie fossero forti, due persone che hanno la necessità di raccontarsi, di tornare a credere che anche per loro possa esserci un felici e contenti.
Entrambi sono alle prese con delle persone che sono entrate nella loro vita distruggendo tutto ciò che hanno incontrato.
Sonia sta ottenendo il divorzio, è stata sposata ancor meno tempo di quanto lo sia da separata. Ha avuto sempre a che fare con uomini sbagliati, ma quest’ultimo è senza ombra di dubbio il peggiore, qualcuno che ha problemi nel gestire la rabbia e che non è maturo abbastanza da poter costruire una famiglia. E lei ha un disperato bisogno di amare ed essere amata.
“Sembra che io, invece, attragga solo quelli che hanno bisogno di essere confortati da me. Fin dal liceo sono riuscita a rimorchiare solo uomini emotivamente fragili, instabili o distaccati, i bugiardi, gli egocentrici, quelli che cercano più una madre che una compagna. Ho un talento.”
Foster è un veterano, un uomo che ha deciso quando era molto giovane di dedicare la propria vita alla nazione, si sposa con la ragazza che amava, ma le sue assenze continue per le missioni, l’egoismo della sua compagna e il non riuscire a stargli vicino nel momento in cui torna con ferite profonde, hanno portato a distruggere il matrimonio con un tradimento da parte di lei. E ora, dopo diverse prove nel tornare insieme, tutto è finito e sono in attesa di poter firmare le carte del divorzio.
Assistere agli incontri tra Sonia e Foster ho provato tenerezza, sono due anime ferite e i loro tagli diversi eppure così uguali li rendono timorosi e allo stesso tempo con una gran voglia di provare a lasciarsi andare. Si cercano con lo sguardo, si desiderano, ma sopra a ogni cosa ciò che cercano è l’amore, quello in grado di sconvolgerti e conquistarti piano piano, che ti brucia senza distruggerti, che ti toglie il fiato, che non ha bisogno di parole.
“Solo le persone che ti amano davvero ti sentono anche quando non parli.”
Ho versato qualche dose di lacrime perché non mi aspettavo quello che succede, devo ammettere che essendo l’ultimo della serie ero convinta che sarebbe stata una storia dolce pronta ad accompagnare il lettore al lasciare Poplar Falls con tutti i suoi meravigliosi protagonisti, ma non è stato così.
Una cosa che ormai ho capito della penna di Amber Kelly è che da lei ci si può aspettare di tutto e di più, e questo è stato un finale di serie che mi ha tolto il fiato e fatto battere il cuore forte.
Ora devo solo abituarmi all’idea che non avrò più niente di Sonia e Foster, di Sophia e Braxton, Myer e Dallas, Elle e quel folle di Walker, Brandt e Bellamy, Payne e Charlotte, per non parlare di tutto il contorno in cui sono nate queste storie.
October 25, 2025
Bentornate a Poplar Falls Peccatrici,
siamo di nuovo qui con stivali, cappello da cowboy e occhi lucidi. Vi chiederete il perché di questa tristezza che mi ha accompagnata durante la lettura... semplicemente non sono pronta a lasciare tutti loro, questo è l'ultimo capitolo di questa serie che mi ha accolta e mi ha coccolata facendomi sentire parte di una comunità e di una famiglia allargata, ho visto nascere e crescere giovani amori, ho visto venire alla luce nuove vite, ho visto nuove idee prendere forma e avere successo, ho festeggiato con loro, ho riso e pianto. Sono entrata in questa comunità di buoni sentimenti e cose semplici, di aiuto reciproco e generosità, senza volerlo mi ci sono affezionata e ora con "KNITTED HEARTS", sesto e ultimo volume della serie "Poplar Falls" sono costretta a salutarli.
Amber Kelly ha dato vita a questo folto gruppo di persone, dedito al lavoro e che sopra ogni cosa mette l'amore in ogni sua forma: coniugale, passionale, famigliare, fraterno, genitoriale, ma anche per gli animali e per la terra, per la Chiesa e per il paese.
Persone che sanno che la vita non è mai semplice, che per ogni difficoltà incontrata ci sarà un traguardo più bello ad attenderci, che danno il giusto valore alle cose materiali preferendo i momenti e i ricordi passati in compagnia. Ognuno ha la sua storia e se si ha la fortuna di avere la persona giusta accanto, ogni ostacolo che sembra insormontabile, sarà più semplice da superare.
A concludere quest'ultimo capitolo saranno Sonia e Foster, entrambi usciti da matrimoni fallimentari, con la paura di ricominciare da capo ma con la speranza di trovare anche loro il "per sempre".
Sonia è una donna dal cuore d'oro che fa assistenza domiciliare, abituata ad aiutare tutti e a dare più che a ricevere, purtroppo ha avuto accanto un uomo che non l'ha saputa apprezzare e l'ha data per scontata.
Stessa sorte per Foster che, però, a differenza di Sonia, è pronto a buttarsi a capofitto con lei perché ne è certo: lei è quella giusta.
E secondo voi gli abitanti di Poplar Falls staranno ognuno al suo posto o cercheranno di spingere questa coppia a trovarsi? Se avete cominciato a conoscerli un po', saprete già la risposta corretta 😅
Cosa mi rimane di questa serie?
Sicuramente gli insegnamenti di zia Doreen e Ria che hanno piantato i loro semini nel cuore di tutti, semini che sono destinati a germogliare e fiorire per poi seminare a loro volta i cuori di coloro che verranno dopo, perché la cosa importante è quello che lasciamo a chi ci sta accanto e a chi resta.
Ho imparato che la famiglia non è fatta di legami di sangue ma semplicemente d'amore e che chi ti ama davvero ti ascolta anche quando non parli.
E poi che siamo tutti barche in mezzo ad un mare chiamato vita, le nostre vele non saranno sempre gonfie, potrà capitare che arriverà qualcosa o qualcuno a sottrarci un po' di vento, o che ci potranno essere violente tempeste che dobbiamo avere la forza di affrontare per continuare a navigare e non perdere la rotta.
Una serie ideale da leggere davanti al camino acceso, con una tazza di thè caldo, pronti a farvi coccolare dalla penna di Amber Kelly.
Mi concedo un ultimo bicchiere di sidro e poi appendo il mio cappello al chiodo, poggio i miei stivali in un angolo e saluto per l'ultima volta Poplar Falls 🥲
Alla prossima lettura 😘
Debby
siamo di nuovo qui con stivali, cappello da cowboy e occhi lucidi. Vi chiederete il perché di questa tristezza che mi ha accompagnata durante la lettura... semplicemente non sono pronta a lasciare tutti loro, questo è l'ultimo capitolo di questa serie che mi ha accolta e mi ha coccolata facendomi sentire parte di una comunità e di una famiglia allargata, ho visto nascere e crescere giovani amori, ho visto venire alla luce nuove vite, ho visto nuove idee prendere forma e avere successo, ho festeggiato con loro, ho riso e pianto. Sono entrata in questa comunità di buoni sentimenti e cose semplici, di aiuto reciproco e generosità, senza volerlo mi ci sono affezionata e ora con "KNITTED HEARTS", sesto e ultimo volume della serie "Poplar Falls" sono costretta a salutarli.
Amber Kelly ha dato vita a questo folto gruppo di persone, dedito al lavoro e che sopra ogni cosa mette l'amore in ogni sua forma: coniugale, passionale, famigliare, fraterno, genitoriale, ma anche per gli animali e per la terra, per la Chiesa e per il paese.
Persone che sanno che la vita non è mai semplice, che per ogni difficoltà incontrata ci sarà un traguardo più bello ad attenderci, che danno il giusto valore alle cose materiali preferendo i momenti e i ricordi passati in compagnia. Ognuno ha la sua storia e se si ha la fortuna di avere la persona giusta accanto, ogni ostacolo che sembra insormontabile, sarà più semplice da superare.
A concludere quest'ultimo capitolo saranno Sonia e Foster, entrambi usciti da matrimoni fallimentari, con la paura di ricominciare da capo ma con la speranza di trovare anche loro il "per sempre".
Sonia è una donna dal cuore d'oro che fa assistenza domiciliare, abituata ad aiutare tutti e a dare più che a ricevere, purtroppo ha avuto accanto un uomo che non l'ha saputa apprezzare e l'ha data per scontata.
Stessa sorte per Foster che, però, a differenza di Sonia, è pronto a buttarsi a capofitto con lei perché ne è certo: lei è quella giusta.
E secondo voi gli abitanti di Poplar Falls staranno ognuno al suo posto o cercheranno di spingere questa coppia a trovarsi? Se avete cominciato a conoscerli un po', saprete già la risposta corretta 😅
Cosa mi rimane di questa serie?
Sicuramente gli insegnamenti di zia Doreen e Ria che hanno piantato i loro semini nel cuore di tutti, semini che sono destinati a germogliare e fiorire per poi seminare a loro volta i cuori di coloro che verranno dopo, perché la cosa importante è quello che lasciamo a chi ci sta accanto e a chi resta.
Ho imparato che la famiglia non è fatta di legami di sangue ma semplicemente d'amore e che chi ti ama davvero ti ascolta anche quando non parli.
E poi che siamo tutti barche in mezzo ad un mare chiamato vita, le nostre vele non saranno sempre gonfie, potrà capitare che arriverà qualcosa o qualcuno a sottrarci un po' di vento, o che ci potranno essere violente tempeste che dobbiamo avere la forza di affrontare per continuare a navigare e non perdere la rotta.
Una serie ideale da leggere davanti al camino acceso, con una tazza di thè caldo, pronti a farvi coccolare dalla penna di Amber Kelly.
Mi concedo un ultimo bicchiere di sidro e poi appendo il mio cappello al chiodo, poggio i miei stivali in un angolo e saluto per l'ultima volta Poplar Falls 🥲
Alla prossima lettura 😘
Debby
October 31, 2025
“Intanto inizio ringraziando l’autrice per aver scritto questa storia e la Hope Edizioni per averlo pubblicato e quindi abbiamo l’opportunità di leggerlo. Grazie 😘 ”
Recensione
Buongiorno lettori,
Eccomi oggi con la recensione del libro KNITTED HEARTS della serie POPLAR FALLS #6 di Amber Kelly. Ed eccoci arrivati all’ultima storia di questa bellissima serie. Storia molto bella, dolce, scorrevole e scritta bene, del resto come i precedenti libri questo non delude proprio, in questa storia vediamo i due protagonisti che sono scottati dal loro passato, inizialmente tra loro nascerà un’amicizia che poi gradualmente andrà a sfociare in un’amore intenso e passionale. Di una dolcezza indescrivibile. 5⭐️
Come sempre Amber non si smentisce proprio, ha saputo far innamorare i lettori dal primo fino all’ultimo libro, non riuscivo a smettere di leggere questa bellissima storia. Ha una scrittura fluida e pulita, una penna che cattura e emoziona allo stesso tempo. Mi mancheranno molto i personaggi di questa serie. Chissà può essere che un giorno la ricomincerò a leggerla. Spero di leggere al più presto un’altra delle sue storie.
Trama
A volte devi perdere il controllo per avere tutto.
Ho sempre desiderato avere una famiglia tutta mia. Metto sempre tutta me stessa in ogni relazione, peccato che io sembri attirare uomini pieni di potenziale ma senza grinta, che hanno sempre bisogno di essere guariti.
Pensavo che Ricky fosse diverso, che sarebbe diventato l’uomo che avevo sognato in tutti questi anni − sin da quando ho perso mio padre da piccola.
Non mi ero resa conto che il sogno si sarebbe rivelato un incubo.
Quindi eccomi qui: ho ventiquattro anni, sono vicina al divorzio e cerco di non pensare a cosa direbbe mio padre, mentre mi aggrappo disperatamente agli ultimi fili della trama della mia vita per evitare che si dipani.
Sta andando tutto bene, finché non fa la sua comparsa Foster Tomlin: ex soldato, sexy da morire. Lavora nel ranch della famiglia della mia migliore amica e non c’è modo di evitare né lui né quello che provo.
Non ha bisogno di essere guarito da niente: è perfetto così com’è.
Il modo in cui mi guarda e in cui mi tratta mi fa sentire cose a cui avevo giurato di rinunciare per sempre. E quando mi stringe tra le braccia mi ritrovo a dimenticare tutto ciò che pensavo di volere e di cui credevo di aver bisogno.
Il fatto però è: posso correre il rischio e mettere di nuovo il mio cuore in gioco?
Recensione
Buongiorno lettori,
Eccomi oggi con la recensione del libro KNITTED HEARTS della serie POPLAR FALLS #6 di Amber Kelly. Ed eccoci arrivati all’ultima storia di questa bellissima serie. Storia molto bella, dolce, scorrevole e scritta bene, del resto come i precedenti libri questo non delude proprio, in questa storia vediamo i due protagonisti che sono scottati dal loro passato, inizialmente tra loro nascerà un’amicizia che poi gradualmente andrà a sfociare in un’amore intenso e passionale. Di una dolcezza indescrivibile. 5⭐️
Come sempre Amber non si smentisce proprio, ha saputo far innamorare i lettori dal primo fino all’ultimo libro, non riuscivo a smettere di leggere questa bellissima storia. Ha una scrittura fluida e pulita, una penna che cattura e emoziona allo stesso tempo. Mi mancheranno molto i personaggi di questa serie. Chissà può essere che un giorno la ricomincerò a leggerla. Spero di leggere al più presto un’altra delle sue storie.
Trama
A volte devi perdere il controllo per avere tutto.
Ho sempre desiderato avere una famiglia tutta mia. Metto sempre tutta me stessa in ogni relazione, peccato che io sembri attirare uomini pieni di potenziale ma senza grinta, che hanno sempre bisogno di essere guariti.
Pensavo che Ricky fosse diverso, che sarebbe diventato l’uomo che avevo sognato in tutti questi anni − sin da quando ho perso mio padre da piccola.
Non mi ero resa conto che il sogno si sarebbe rivelato un incubo.
Quindi eccomi qui: ho ventiquattro anni, sono vicina al divorzio e cerco di non pensare a cosa direbbe mio padre, mentre mi aggrappo disperatamente agli ultimi fili della trama della mia vita per evitare che si dipani.
Sta andando tutto bene, finché non fa la sua comparsa Foster Tomlin: ex soldato, sexy da morire. Lavora nel ranch della famiglia della mia migliore amica e non c’è modo di evitare né lui né quello che provo.
Non ha bisogno di essere guarito da niente: è perfetto così com’è.
Il modo in cui mi guarda e in cui mi tratta mi fa sentire cose a cui avevo giurato di rinunciare per sempre. E quando mi stringe tra le braccia mi ritrovo a dimenticare tutto ciò che pensavo di volere e di cui credevo di aver bisogno.
Il fatto però è: posso correre il rischio e mettere di nuovo il mio cuore in gioco?
July 1, 2021
This is the latest book in the Poplar Falls Series and it is the story of Foster and Sonia. If there is something I love about Amber Kelly's books, it is that in her books she always gives us glimpses of secondary or complementary characters, so it was felt that something could arise between Sonia and Foster. Now, both have a failure in their love history. They spent years making their respective relationships work without any success, they were not valued, and now face a complicated process of disruption. Fortunately, both have the support of family and great friends who help them pass this bad drink in a more enjoyable way. Foster and Sonia have a friendship for years, but it is strengthened due to the very similar situation that both are experiencing. Understanding, complicity and attraction increases, and that is where they question whether it is worth the risk of falling in love again.
Sonia is a woman who has lived through many sad moments and yet has managed to get ahead. Foster has stumbled at key moments in his life but has risen up and healed his wounds. Both find in the other the piece they needed to truly be happy and also unconditional support.
Knitted Heart is about second chances with oneself. To learn from the mistakes made to avoid falling into the same mistakes, accept the consequences of poorly made decisions, listen to the heart and dare to follow those hunches. This book will make you laugh, cry and feel every emotion experienced by our main characters.
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
Sonia is a woman who has lived through many sad moments and yet has managed to get ahead. Foster has stumbled at key moments in his life but has risen up and healed his wounds. Both find in the other the piece they needed to truly be happy and also unconditional support.
Knitted Heart is about second chances with oneself. To learn from the mistakes made to avoid falling into the same mistakes, accept the consequences of poorly made decisions, listen to the heart and dare to follow those hunches. This book will make you laugh, cry and feel every emotion experienced by our main characters.
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
June 21, 2021
Poplar Falls has got to be one of the best heartwarming small town romance series out there and it's sad that this is the last book.
To say that Sonia has had a rough time with love would be an understatement but that's never stopped her from being happy for her friends as they all find the loves of their lives. She is one of the sweetest people and it's about time that she gets her chance at a lifetime of love.
Throughout the series, Foster has been married but things were not as they seemed. He's been trying to make his marriage work for years but with his divorce on the table, the simmering attraction he's had for Sonia is finally able to grow.
This is a bittersweet love story but one so filled with enduring love once they are able to work things out. After all that Sonia has been through, she finally gets to the right guy and Foster steps up in all the ways that truly matter. Their connection is hot but filled with kindness. I love these two together!
I cannot recommend any series more highly and often as this one if you're looking for love stories that are filled with small town charm, genuine characters and friendships that last generations. It's a seriously cozy series and I couldn't get enough of Poplar Falls!
I was kindly provided with an ARC for an honest review.
To say that Sonia has had a rough time with love would be an understatement but that's never stopped her from being happy for her friends as they all find the loves of their lives. She is one of the sweetest people and it's about time that she gets her chance at a lifetime of love.
Throughout the series, Foster has been married but things were not as they seemed. He's been trying to make his marriage work for years but with his divorce on the table, the simmering attraction he's had for Sonia is finally able to grow.
This is a bittersweet love story but one so filled with enduring love once they are able to work things out. After all that Sonia has been through, she finally gets to the right guy and Foster steps up in all the ways that truly matter. Their connection is hot but filled with kindness. I love these two together!
I cannot recommend any series more highly and often as this one if you're looking for love stories that are filled with small town charm, genuine characters and friendships that last generations. It's a seriously cozy series and I couldn't get enough of Poplar Falls!
I was kindly provided with an ARC for an honest review.
June 28, 2021
I can't believe this is the final book in the Poplar Falls series. I only discovered this series back in March but I have fallen in love with the characters and their world.
Knitted Hearts concludes with Sonia and Foster's romance. After hinting at a possible connection between these two characters in the previous book, the story starts off with both Sonia and Foster each going through a divorce and slowly throughout the book their relationship evolves from friends to lovers.
Throughout reading this series I kept routing for Sonia and her happy ending and I am so happy that this book delivered. Sonia and Foster's romance is probably one of my favourites from the series. There were so many sweet and sexy moments between these two characters and their relationship gave me the most butterfly-inducing moments. This book was both heartwarming and heartbreaking and even brought me to tears near the end.
Amber Kelly did an amazing job with this book and the rest of the Poplar Falls series. She is definitely becoming one of my favourite romance authors. I'm really sad to see this series end but I can 100% guarantee that there will be plenty of rereads in the future.
Knitted Hearts concludes with Sonia and Foster's romance. After hinting at a possible connection between these two characters in the previous book, the story starts off with both Sonia and Foster each going through a divorce and slowly throughout the book their relationship evolves from friends to lovers.
Throughout reading this series I kept routing for Sonia and her happy ending and I am so happy that this book delivered. Sonia and Foster's romance is probably one of my favourites from the series. There were so many sweet and sexy moments between these two characters and their relationship gave me the most butterfly-inducing moments. This book was both heartwarming and heartbreaking and even brought me to tears near the end.
Amber Kelly did an amazing job with this book and the rest of the Poplar Falls series. She is definitely becoming one of my favourite romance authors. I'm really sad to see this series end but I can 100% guarantee that there will be plenty of rereads in the future.
August 23, 2022
4.5*
I am so sad to be done with this series 🥹😭 I mean I still have Merry Hearts but it’s a novella & im saving it for around Christmas when I’m missing these characters!
gah, I have just loved all of these books. they’re so much fun! I love the town, the friend group is absolutely everything, Walker POPS OFF every time he is so funny 😂
i love each couple for different reasons & Sonia & Foster were no exception!
each book has an epilogue set so many months in the future that ties everything up so beautifully & I am obsessed.
I need to note a couple things tho, Fosters brother Truett, needs his own book because I loved him!
also, I wanted to see Bellamy & Brandt get married before the series ended & they didn’t which I’m sad about but whatever it’s fiction I guess 😅
anyway, I’m so glad I finally read this series & now I need to immediately jump into her next series!
I will definitely reread these later this fall because they’re just the perfect books to transition into the fall time with!
I am so sad to be done with this series 🥹😭 I mean I still have Merry Hearts but it’s a novella & im saving it for around Christmas when I’m missing these characters!
gah, I have just loved all of these books. they’re so much fun! I love the town, the friend group is absolutely everything, Walker POPS OFF every time he is so funny 😂
i love each couple for different reasons & Sonia & Foster were no exception!
each book has an epilogue set so many months in the future that ties everything up so beautifully & I am obsessed.
I need to note a couple things tho, Fosters brother Truett, needs his own book because I loved him!
also, I wanted to see Bellamy & Brandt get married before the series ended & they didn’t which I’m sad about but whatever it’s fiction I guess 😅
anyway, I’m so glad I finally read this series & now I need to immediately jump into her next series!
I will definitely reread these later this fall because they’re just the perfect books to transition into the fall time with!
June 21, 2021
Warning!!!! Sobfest ahead....
Grab the tissues, curl up on the lounge, wrapped in your favourite blanket and emerse yourself in this perfect romance by the lovely Amber Kelly. A trip back to Poplar Falls is just what everyone needs and Amber has saved the best for last.
This is a hoghly emotional, heartbreaking read. I loved Sonia and Foster, perfect couple who well and truly deserve a second chance at love, after battling so many obstacles in their pasts.
Amber you held nothing back and now knowing what you dealt with whilst writing this one. It just about broke me. I was an absolute mess, I cried for both you and Sonia. It was raw, it was heartwarming sexy and it was so damn good.
A magnificent read and the perfect goodbye to Poplar Falls and those awesome characters. Can't wait to see what's next.
Grab the tissues, curl up on the lounge, wrapped in your favourite blanket and emerse yourself in this perfect romance by the lovely Amber Kelly. A trip back to Poplar Falls is just what everyone needs and Amber has saved the best for last.
This is a hoghly emotional, heartbreaking read. I loved Sonia and Foster, perfect couple who well and truly deserve a second chance at love, after battling so many obstacles in their pasts.
Amber you held nothing back and now knowing what you dealt with whilst writing this one. It just about broke me. I was an absolute mess, I cried for both you and Sonia. It was raw, it was heartwarming sexy and it was so damn good.
A magnificent read and the perfect goodbye to Poplar Falls and those awesome characters. Can't wait to see what's next.
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