Review: Keeping Him

Title: Keeping Him

Series: a Bishop Brothers Novel

Author: Kennedy Fox

Release Date:

September 18 - iBooks/Kobo/B&N

September 20- Amazon/KU

Blurb:

Jackson Bishop is your typical playboy.

Unpredictable, charming, and overly confident.

Growing up in Texas, the ranch life is all he’s ever known. Horses and late night partying are his lifestyles, and all the local girls know it too. Riding lessons aren’t the only things taught at the stables, and he makes sure clients never leave unsatisfied. Everyone knows Jackson’s a wild card, but not everything is as it seems. He may be a womanizer on the surface, but he’s hiding deep feelings about the one who’s had his heart since he was a teen. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as roping her in and claiming her as his.

Kiera Young is well-known for her sassy nature and outgoing personality. Though she’s one of the best horse trainers in the area, she’s never been able to tame her best friend and the man she’s secretly loved since she was fifteen—Jackson Bishop. She’s waited years for him to confess his true feelings but as time goes on, she decides she’s done waiting. Kiera finally meets a man who promises to give her the world, and when he pops the question, she says yes—knowing they’re both ready to settle down and start a family.

Even if her heart beats for another man.

Jackson’s certain he’s lost Kiera for good and has no one to blame but himself. However, on the day of her wedding, he can’t bring himself to watch the woman he loves walk down the aisle to someone else. Kiera’s already having second thoughts and knows she can’t get married without his support. It’s not until she’s at the altar that she realizes she can’t let Jackson go and will do whatever it takes to keep him—even if it means running out on her own wedding.

Review:

Okay first let me say, I normally post my reviews right after finishing my book. But, my cell data has been down so it's a day late. 

Anyways. Keeping Him is Jackson and Keira's story which I had been waiting for since Checkmate This is Reckless.

Jackson Bishop is your typical southern Playboy. His lifestyle is working with horses on his family ranch, and sleeping with women. Under his womanizing, overly cofident, wild card ways his harboring secret feelings for his best friend. But it's not as simple as just making her his. Especially now that she is engaged to be married to another man.

Keira Young is sassy, and outgoing and one of the best horse trainers in the area. She's had feelings for her best friend since she was fifteen, waiting years for him to confess his feelings. But she can't wait around forever. When her boyfriend who promises her the world pops the question- Keira says yes, ready to settle down and start a family.

Has Jackson lost Keira for good? Jackson realizes he can't stand by and watch Keira marry another man- no matter how much he just wants her to be happy. But can Keira stand up at the alter and say I do, even without her best friend's support?

I absolutely have loved Jackson since I first read about him in Courtney & Drew's story, and so glad he finally has his story told. Jackson is your typical troublemaker always up to no good. He's unpredictable- and you never know what he is going to say or do next. But there is more to him than just his charm. He has a sweet spot for his best friend. And when she started dating Trent, it put a strain on their friendship. Can their friendship last through the engagement or will Jackson have to let her go for good?

Keira is full of sass and fun. She's secretly has been in love with her best friend since they were kids. I love that she is outgoing, sassy, and can dish out just as kick as she gets. Growing up with the Bishops they have always been a second family to her, and she can hold her own against the Bishop boys. When Jackson has plenty of opportunity to confess his love for her but doesn't, Keira realizes she can't wait around forever, and let her life pass her by- especially when a man sweeps her up off her feet. But as the wedding date draws near, is Keira getting cold feet, or is the thought of Jackson just messing with her head?

These two are perfect for each other. Keira can hold her own against Jackson- and even put him in his place when need be. Their friendship is sweet- Jackson having a side only reserved for Keira. He is protective of her, and just wants her to have everything she has ever dreamed of- even if it's not him giving her those things. He's willing to sacrifice his own happiness & heart- watching her marry another man just so she could get the happily ever after she's always wanted.

Their story is filled with angst, and starts slow building over fifteen years. Then their heat just explodes onto the page. And with any Kennedy Fox story there's a touch of crazy. This book is well worth the wait! It was sweet, angsty, hot, sexy, crazy, and then some! You also find out more about the rest of the Bishop Crew! It was the perfect ending to an amazing story, series, and family. 5 ⭐ out of 5 ⭐.