Raw and honest, Rumors by HJ Bellus packed one hell of a punch.

If you’ve ever lived in a small town, you know how damaging rumors can be and how fast gossip spreads. The author, being a small town resident herself, portrayed this beautifully throughout the book.

What happened to Frankie made my heart hurt, but the fact that everyone around her turned a blind eye enraged me. Saddest part? Things like that happen in real life, not just books.

Dalton was definitely a man I rooted for. He didn’t play into anyone’s petty games and stood up for what was right. The moment he saw Frankie he knew in his soul that something was wrong, and it was in that moment that everything changed not just for him, but Frankie too. He had me swooning from the very beginning with the way he became Frankie’s rock.

Dalton along with his brother, Truckee, and Opal, Truckee’s girl, were the only ones that truly helped Frankie live. They gave her a chance at not just a normal life, but a beautiful one.

I really hope the author writes Opal and Truckee’s story too because I absolutely LOVED them. Truckee wasn’t just super sexy, but funny too.

Rumors was an emotional read that I highly recommend you devour.