Review: Daniel by RJ Scott

Title: Daniel

Series: Legacy Ranch: Book Three

Author: RJ Scott

Publisher: Love Lane Books

Length: 74k Words

Category: Contemporary

At a Glance: Now I know why I’m hooked on RJ Scott’s novels. She’s just so talented at bringing many different emotions to each and every one of her characters; it’s just impossible to pick a favorite—friendship, love, romance, guilt, the struggle to make decisions, it just goes on.

Reviewed By: Maryann

Blurb: Daniel worked hard at college, using coping strategies to shut himself off from any situation that might hurt. But, persistent nightmares and fears for his future drive him to revisit the past. Now Legacy might be the only place to give him a chance at peace.

After the tragic loss of his parents, Corey is head of the family now, and the welfare of his three younger sisters are what matters the most. Corey is desperate to find Daniel, tell him the truth and somehow convince him to keep secrets. Even if this leads to heartbreak.

When the world crumbles around Corey, and Daniel is running scared, Legacy ranch is their only hope.

Review: Daniel Brown has struggled to leave his old life behind; his fears and horrific memories are still very much a part of his life. He’s looked at as strange but with the help of a scholarship from an unknown source, he’s done well for himself in college.

With the puzzling death of his parents, Corey Dryden has become the man of the house, caring for his three younger sisters. He’s thrown into his father’s business and comes across his journals, some that give Corey good memories, but those memories are taken away when he finds an envelope that holds disturbing and horrific information.

When Private Investigator John McMillan calls for a meeting, Corey finds himself facing Jack and Riley Campbell-Hayes, and once again Corey’s life is turned upside down. With Jack’s help Corey meets Daniel, and they both find that life once again will take them down different paths.

Now I know why I’m hooked on RJ Scott’s novels. She’s just so talented at bringing many different emotions to each and every one of her characters; it’s just impossible to pick a favorite—friendship, love, romance, guilt, the struggle to make decisions, it just goes on. Daniel’s story is very difficult to read at times, because his trust was stolen and his life destroyed at a very young age. There’s a distinct contrast between Daniel and Corey with the issues that they have to face. They’re two young men whose lives spiraled out of control, but then a gradual rebuilding takes over, with understanding, love and the strength to go on.

The author also brings us back in touch with Jack and Riley (from the Texas series), with tidbits of where life has taken them. The most important thing that’s brought to the forefront, though, is love, friends and family—not just the one you’re born into but the family you make. And always having a place to call home. I’ve been following the Texas series since it first started in 2013 with The Heart of Texas, so I did a re-read of Texas Fall, the sixth book, to refamiliarize myself with Kyle, Gabriel, and Daniel’s situation. Then I followed up with a binge re-read of the entire Legacy Ranch series. I found myself wanting to pick a favorite out of the three books, but it just wasn’t fair because the guys and their significant others all had something special that they brought to this amazing series.

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