I started this book with apprehension. The first two books in the Prosperity Ranch series do not paint either of the main characters in the best light. Knox is the cheating ex-husband that put his rodeo career ahead of his wife and daughter, and Jana was portrayed as a bullying, mean girl; but I chose to push what I already knew about the characters aside and read this volume with fresh eyes and no bias. I'm glad I did and gave this book a chance.

This ended up being my favorite volume in the series thus far. I am a sucker for a good redemption story and Not Over You delivers the perfect second chance story. From the beginning you can see that Knox is trying so hard, and you can't help but love him for that, and I think Jana's previous bullying stems from her deep insecurities, and not from a mean spirit. The chemistry these two high school sweethearts have is electric despite their time apart, and it is a joy to see both of them grow together into better versions of themselves.

The whole "my ex is married to my brother' situation is still cringy, but luckily the focus is more on mending the brother's relationship and putting the focus where it should be - on sweet, innocent Ruby.

It was nice to be back in Prosper, TX despite the messy lives of the inhabitants. It is truly a sweet read, with wonderfully realistic writing full of forgiveness and redemption.

Though this can be read as a standalone, I would highly suggest reading One Summer Day. It is my least favorite in the series, but it gives you the entire backstory so you can truly see the depth of character and how amazing the transformation, especially in Knox, truly is. ( )

Knox Prosper is a grade-A, self-absorbed jerk. At least that’s the impression we’ve gotten of him in the first two books of the Prosperity Ranch series by Heather B. Moore. And through the eyes of Evie, Jenna came off as a mean girl. With those two endorsements, I wasn’t sure about this third book featuring these two.

However, Moore pulls it off. Readers immediately see a softer side of Jenna, and Knox has already taken steps down the road of making amends.

Not Over You is a story of second chances—not only in love but in life. Through Jenna and Knox, Moore delivers the message that it’s never too late to right wrongs of the past and to forge new and stronger relationships. And she does all that while giving us a romance to root for.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )