Pure Country | Kelly Fox

So I devoured this book even though I promised myself that I was going to read slowly and savor it.  I literally could not put this book down.  There is just something about Kelly’s characters that resonates with me.  Her characters are so real, flawed, and relatable.  And Rowdy and Kess were no different. But before we get into the amazingness of Pure Country I need to add; Kelly Fox is the QUEEN of sassy side characters that you IMMEDIATELY fall in love with…needless to say I am going to need A LOT more in this series! Ok- so now that is out there onto Rowdy and Kess…..

Rowdy Lockwood really wants people to believe that he is a surface level guy, but underneath is one of the gooiest sweetest cinnamon rolls with the biggest heart ever!  He gives so much of himself to others and doesn’t really allow those around him to love him the way they so desperately want to.  This is a man that has not had the easiest life, and doesn’t let it stop him from looking after people and helping where he can.  He’s a guy that would literally give you the shirt off of his back.  There are so few in this world that know the true Rowdy, but when he decided to let people in they showed up for him, showed him so much love, but most of all let him know that they saw him for who he really is.  

After watching his best friend fall in love and get all that he dreamed of, Kess is hoping country life can do the same for him … .that and he is lonely.  Kess also is a guy that doesn’t let too many people in- on the surface you might see a rich guy with all of the fancy things but what he really wants is something money cannot buy.  Another thing about Kess is he is not afraid of work and boy does he put the work in showing Rowdy that he cares, loves him for him, and he will show up.  The way Kess quietly supports Rowdy and how he put himself out there really made my heart melt.

Kess and Rowdy’s friendly  banter to start was really top notch- and the text thread was giving me LIFE! I loved this aspect of their budding relationship/friendship and flirty back and forth really lead readers to think you know them and then they open themselves up and you are given even more amazing characters.  The route to their physical intimacy was perfect! If you enjoy amazing friends to lovers, a small town, LOTS of amazing banter, some nosey neighbors/family, and fabulously sassy side characters this definitely needs to be on your TBR!