Wait in the Truck by Dallas Ryan

If you’re a fan of the song WAIT IN THE TRUCK but crave a happy ending — here’s your book!

Reece Whitfield is running for her life when she crosses Jericho King’s path, literally. As soon as the cowboy sees her bruised and broken face, Jericho knows he has to take action and brings swift justice to her tormentor. This fragile, mysterious woman brings out all his protective instincts and he can’t bear to leave Reece alone with nowhere to go.
When Jericho proposes a marriage of convenience so she can accompany him to his new position at the Triple R Ranch, Reece agrees, grateful for the chance to escape her past. Soon, the couple discovers that their agreement isn’t as convenient as they initially thought.
As days turn into weeks and weeks into months, their relationship grows and their connection ignites a passionate flame between them. Reece’s haunting past continues to loom, however, threatening their newfound happiness.
In the midst of danger and uncertainty, Reece and Jericho must confront their true feelings. Together, they must find the courage to face their demons and protect the love they have found. Will they be able to admit the depth of their emotions before Reece’s past catches up with her?

My Review

I love that this is inspired by the country song “Wait in the Truck” by Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson. I love this song but hate the sad ending. The author’s notes at the beginning of the book are very soul-touching, as most can relate. This book does have a content warning for domestic violence and PTSD, but I think the storyline was very well done.

Jericho is on his way to his new job, but the weather and drive are making him stop in a podunk town to look for a motel to crash in. He comes across a woman on the run and, of course, is chivalrous and offers his truck cabs. Yeah, it could be a nice thing or the start of a horror movie. She is beaten, broken, and running away, but I love the dual pov. 

Reece is battered but not beaten. She is smart and takes the opportunity to escape, just so happens to run into Jericho. She is timid. So, her cowboy saver does take action like the song, but then the story continues. 

Ah, there is the proposal for the marriage of convenience, but I do admire Jericho’s protective instincts, and Reece wants to begin again. Unfortunately, while this is a good read, it is definitely fiction. Not many women would be willing to do what she is doing or agree to do after that damage. But from a fiction perspective, this is a good read. 

Wow, she sure has angels on her side. Love surprises them, as the forced proximity leads to feelings taking hold instead of just friendship. Of course, the fun can’t last forever, and it is very heart-wrenching to watch her say goodbye to the angels who helped her and the family she found. 

Smart girl is going back to the people she trusts. Ah, this book does end happily, and our damaged MC comes a long way. 

You can find it on Amazon if you want to read Wait in the Truck by Dallas Ryan. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

If you like this book, you may also enjoy books with these tags and categories: Cowboy, Found Family, and Damaged Mc.