A copy of this audiobook was provided to me by the author but that didn't influence this review and no review was requested or required.Can Connor show River a real family Christmas? 😊 If you like you can find my original review of Texas Gift and the Texas series here. Having my hubby give me the side-eye is bad enough. I was very glad I wasn't out in public while I listened to this. A little because there were some sad things but mostly because I was happy (yes, I'm a happy crier). Well, I bawled my eyes out reading a lot of this story. If a book makes me cry that's a sure sign that I love it.

Box of tissue warning: Texas Gift hit on all of my emotions. The voices he does for this series live in my head and when I think of Jack and Riley I also think of Sean Crisden. Sean Crisden's gave another outstanding performance. I just want to add that the audiobook made the story come alive for me all over again. If you are a fan of the Texas series you probably have already read this book. Note: this series really needs to be read in order. Texas Gift was just that – a gift to all of the fans of RJ's Texas series. I've read all of the Texas series books and LOVED them. Love the story, love the audio performance. I warn you though Jack and Riley can be addictive, you'll never want to say goodbye and now thanks to audio you really don't have to😉😉. If you haven't read/listened to Texas before I highly recommend giving it a go but it is a series needed to be experienced in order. Honestly I felt as if I looked up I'd see Jack with Solo Cal out in the yard or Riley on the floor with his maps. Sean's voice make Jack, Riley, and the whole Texas family(which grows with each entry because its not just blood that connects everyone) real. As for the audio versions, I can't imagine anyone other than Sean Crisden bringing these stories to life. The characters and the paths they take are so real, so honest, the good and the bad, the heartache and the healing, it never fails to put a smile on face. No matter how many times I read or listen to the journey Jack and Riley Campbell-Hayes, their friends and family take I never tire of it. Overall Series 5th Re-Read 2019: As I've said many times before, RJ Scott's Texas series was the first published M/M genre book that I read so they will always hold a place of pride in my heart.

The Heart of Texas by R.J. Scott