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Hart & Stocker (Four Point Universe Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Max Ellendale (Author), Victoria Miller (Illustrator), Deadra Krieger (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 764 ratings
It's not every day that Willa receives distress calls for sick horses owned by dead people. As one of two veterinarians in the rural area of Washington State, she responds to the summons for two reasons; she's worried for the unknown animal, and sheer curiosity over the alleged revenant. While on this mission, Willa crosses paths with Dax, a rough around the edges U.S. Marshal tasked with caring for her fallen father's farm. Dax is a woman of few words, but Willa can see beyond the silence into the rich soul that she aches to learn more about. Tangled with uncertainty, Willa's desires urge her into Dax's personal space, and what unfolds between the lavender fields brings both women something unexpected.
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  1. Book 5 of 15
    Four Point Universe
  2. Print length
    420 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    August 4, 2019
  6. File size
    2.9 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V531FMW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Max Ellendale Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 5 of 15 ‏ : ‎ Four Point Universe
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 764 ratings

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Max Ellendale

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Max (she/her) grew up just outside of New York City, spending most of her formative years outdoors creating wild ghost hunts with neighborhood kids, setting booby-traps to capture unwitting family members, and building clubhouses on top of ten-foot walls. Max wrote her first story at the age of twelve and there began her romance with the world of fiction. Through the years, Max has written several short-stories and poems, all of which met the wrath of the “Not Good Enough” monster and ended in fiery demise.

Max regained her confidence when she began writing scholarly articles and research theses on her first trip through graduate school. It took several years for her to break the habit of the formal writing that marred her creativity. Max writes primarily LGBTQ+ sci-fi/fantasy, crime/thriller, and romance stories. Max describes her women-loving-women novels as "edgy romance and crime/thrillers about women rising from the ashes of their experiences and thriving in the context of love and relationships."

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Customers find this book engaging with a good love story and touching relationships between characters. The writing style is masterfully crafted, with one customer noting beautiful descriptions of the setting. They appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting how the characters slowly build their life together, and find the romance sweet and sexy. Customers describe the book as fantastic and heartwarming, with one review noting its emotional journey with ups and downs.

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30 customers mention "Story quality"30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a good love story with an engaging narrative.

"This was such a well told story that I lived in the pages. Dax had so much past trauma and drama that she blocked everyone out of her life...." Read more

"...It’s clear Dax needs more bolstering, but Willa needed it, too. The loving, support, increased openness and vulnerability, was exciting to..." Read more

"The storyline was good. I liked the edginess of the first half with one of the main characters...." Read more

"I love this story. But having Willa come 15 times in that period of time, ridiculous!!!..." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the touching relationships and friendships between them.

"...Although this is a standalone book, there are snippets with those characters in the story and references to past events from those books...." Read more

"I loved the characters in this book. Willa with her caring heart, not only for animals but for Dax too...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed it and loved the two main characters. It had two broken hearts that came together to heal...." Read more

"...The two main characters were ok but I didnt fall in love with them or honestly care them...." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing style"19 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as masterfully and uniquely crafted, with one customer noting its beautiful descriptions of the setting.

"...The author has beautiful descriptions of the setting in this story as well as the emotional exchanges that will have you rereading paragraphs just..." Read more

"...Max Ellendale has given readers another masterfully written book." Read more

"...Over all, good writing!! When is your next book due out?" Read more

"...I gave it 2.5* because though the style was not for me it was written well and it was a kU book." Read more

15 customers mention "Pacing"13 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning how the characters give each other consideration and time, while another notes how the story slowly builds a life together.

"...I couldn't put it down. The emotional depth explored and beautiful writing was riveting...." Read more

"The Four Point Universe series does not disappoint. Willa and Dax are a wonderful couple to get to know...." Read more

"...& effortless progression to its engaging narrative & its ever-expanding roster of likeable & personable core characters make it a very very very..." Read more

"...of two hurt souls taking a chance on each other & slowly building a life together...." Read more

12 customers mention "Romance"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, finding it sweet and sexy, with one customer particularly appreciating its portrayal of love in its purest form.

"...It had two broken hearts that came together to heal. It was sweet, I am a hopeless romantic and love a book like this and very happy to find out..." Read more

"...It helped define the story even more. It is amazing what love in it's purest form can do to demolish those invisible walls...." Read more

"...H&S is a noteworthy book that I highly recommend. Happy Reading" Read more

"...The perfect blend of heartwrenching, soft, sweet, and sexy, we see through Willa's eyes as Dax slowly opens up about her past and why she's so..." Read more

11 customers mention "Enjoyment"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and enjoyable, with one noting that it maintains the same quality throughout.

"...I really enjoyed it and loved the two main characters. It had two broken hearts that came together to heal...." Read more

"...It was a good rea. I just felt like a fanfic story day after day after day of nothing, really." Read more

"...+ • + • + • + An intriguing series continues with another good, entertaining story with interesting characters & hot sex scenes...." Read more

"It started out good, even with the psychopath Dax as a main character, and should have ended at around the 250 page mark...." Read more

4 customers mention "Heartwarming"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer describing it as an emotional journey with its ups and downs.

"...It’s a journey building love, trust and belief. It’s a deeply moving story of recovery from trauma in many forms...." Read more

"This was an emotional book with its ups and downs but i really enjoyed it...." Read more

"...Relationships and friendships between the characters is touching and inspiring. I love it." Read more

"An absolutely endearing, heartwarming at times, love story...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Carolyn G. Manuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart and Soul
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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    Dr. Willa Hart, Veterinarian, returned to her home town when her father died to continue his practice. Marshal Dakota Stocker returned to run her father’s farm after his death. Willa loves her job and her family but doesn’t trust anyone enough for a relationship. Dak was betrayed by her fellow police officer boyfriend when he held her prisoner for days before anyone responded to rescue her. Two women who need nurturing and a safe place help each other to heal and love again.
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  • Jessy Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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    I saw a Lesbian Review for this book pop up on Twitter which made me check it out. I realized this was set in the same "world" as two books I have read by this author: Wildrose and Rabbit. Although this is a standalone book, there are snippets with those characters in the story and references to past events from those books. I loved those stories, especially Rabbit, so I gave this book a shot. I couldn't put it down. The emotional depth explored and beautiful writing was riveting. The two main characters are both suffering from emotional hurt, but both heal each other and support each other in mending other relationships in their lives as well. The author has beautiful descriptions of the setting in this story as well as the emotional exchanges that will have you rereading paragraphs just to soak in all the feelings you'll experience. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll fall in love alongside them and this story will be sitting with you long after you finish it.
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  • C. McKinney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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    I loved the characters in this book. Willa with her caring heart, not only for animals but for Dax too. Dax and her ability to trust someone else.
    I was so happy to see the appearance of Maggie and Sali.
    Next up...Book #6.
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  • Phyllis Reifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a Very Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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    This is the first book I read by this author but it will not be the last. I really enjoyed it and loved the two main characters. It had two broken hearts that came together to heal. It was sweet, I am a hopeless romantic and love a book like this and very happy to find out this author has many more books to read.
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  • The old one!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Love Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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    This was such a well told story that I lived in the pages. Dax had so much past trauma and drama that she blocked everyone out of her life. Willa wanted nothing more than to break down those walls that Dax had built around herself. Their story was not an easy one. I just wanted the best for both women. It was good to meet up with some of the characters from this author's previous books. It helped define the story even more. It is amazing what love in it's purest form can do to demolish those invisible walls. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves romance. Max Ellendale has given readers another masterfully written book.
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  • Janice Best
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much to like
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
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    There was so much to like about this story - even love about it!

    The way the two bolster each other is awesome to see. It’s clear Dax needs more bolstering, but Willa needed it, too. The loving, support, increased openness and vulnerability, was exciting to see.

    It wouldn’t have hurt to have a content warning - there are conversations about a previous domestic violence relationship . And the MCs’ initial couple of sexual encounters, while not exactly non-consensual, were not the healthiest.
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  • Marie P-S
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was OK.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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    The storyline was good. I liked the edginess of the first half with one of the main characters. I didn't feel real steamy romance, not that they didn't fall for each other, but just didn't feel the chemistry on my part. Might have helped if i knew what Dax was thinking. She seems very cold. I feel the terms of honey and darlin were used way too early and too much... to intimate it felt rushed. It's very clear that Dax should have been in therapy and not have a gun in her possession.
    I didn't feel all the cold was bc of her ex. She had a quick temper and reckless.
    By 45%, I was looking for the end. It dragge and had a few hot spots, but they only lived a paragraph or two.
    At least 200 pages could have been cut out. Epilogue wasn't an epilogue but a continuance of the store.
    It was a good rea. I just felt like a fanfic story day after day after day of nothing, really.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hart & Stocker
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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    I love this story. But having Willa come 15 times in that period of time, ridiculous!!! But, I guess if you just want to read about sex between two women I am sure it rocks!! Over all, good writing!!
    When is your next book due out?
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  • Springa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
    Reviewed in Australia on September 3, 2022
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    Great story and characters - the universe just gets better.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down
    Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2019
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    This author has a way of drawing you deep into the characters. I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish this book even though I had to work early the next day!
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  • Julie H
    5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful and compelling read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2019
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    I got this book through KU and was so impressed that I have bought it as this is one I definitely need in my collection. Max Ellendale is an incredible author. She writes so movingly about PTSD and the struggles of Dax to trust and let someone in, that someone being Willa, the local vet, who is not entirely baggage free herself.

    Dax is an enigmatic blend of skitterish wild animal, and hardened, kick ass law enforcement officer, and Willa finds herself drawn to her. Tenacious without being pushy, Willa slowly chips away at the barriers Dax has thrown up around herself and what follows is an unconventional start to a relationship. Willa is patient, kind and has a calm and unruffled way with animals, which stands her in good stead when it comes to handling Dax. Little by little Dax opens up to Willa.

    Ellendale excells at slowly moving the story and the relationship forward with subtle little events that are so meaningful. One scene where Dax is engaging in some target practice ends with her pulling Willa into a wordless hug from behind, is such a huge moment in the book and there are many more like this. I really cannot recommend this book, from such a talented writer, enough.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Devoured!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2019
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    Absolutely devoured this book! Loved peaking in on old favourite characters, loved meeting Dax and Willa, loved everything! Going on my re read list for sure!
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  • Charlotte Glen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Recommend.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2020
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    So initially the blurb didn't pull me in but it was recommended so I gave it a read and I am so happy I did. The growth between the two mains is amazing and I was stoked the book was fairly long. I felt massively for the events both had been through and how it shaped them the angst and the love felt realistic and believable and addressed well. The sex scenes were good and steamy and the overall feel was amazing and one of the best books I have read this year. I started with this and will now look at reading the rest.
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