Where I Should’ve Been
(Red Bridge, #3)
by Max Monroe
Released – 7 July 2026
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Blurb
Small town. Big secrets. And one ridiculously hot mistake she doesn’t regret.
Everyone in the smalltown of Red Bridge, Vermont, knows Tad Hanson, the hot sheep farmer who can’t control his flock. He doesn’t believe in forever, but he’ll be the best time you’ve ever had—right now. What they don’t know is why.
He’s too charming, too good with that addicting smile of his, too committed to keeping his dark past buried, and too stubborn to imagine his life could be any other way.
Until a snowstorm—and one beautiful woman—send his carefully controlled world spinning.
Successful art director Beatrice “Breezy” Bishop thought she had life figured out—until her father gave her the middle finger from the grave and left the family galleries she built to her entitled younger brother. With nothing left in New York but resentment and regret, she temporarily heads to Red Bridge, looking for space to breathe.
Instead, she finds a sexy, flirty, secret fling with Tad, and a rivalry with the editor of Red Bridge’s newspaper. It’s chaotic, but it’s the happiest she’s ever been.
But secrets never stay secrets for long, and when hearts get involved—and the universe clearly has other plans—walking away isn’t as easy as they thought.
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Review
5 stars!
I am having so much fun with the Red Bridge series and absolutely love these hilarious and lovable characters. Where I Should’ve Been gives us Breezy and Tad’s story. It’s a mostly lighthearted and heartwarming story with a bit of serious heartache, too. I adored them as much as the other characters and loved their book.
Breezy is basically the reason her family’s art galleries are as successful as they are. She’s put her heart and soul into the business and is gutted when her father’s will leaves the galleries to her actor brother who knows nothing about the business. Running from her pain, she’s ends up in the town of Red Bridge, staying with her brother, sister-in-law, and niece. She has no idea what she is going to do and never expects a hot sheep farmer to turn her world upside down.
Tad is the hot sheep farmer though he’s not a very good one which is completely hilarious. He lives a carefree life along side his brother who would do anything for Tad. Tad doesn’t let people get close but somehow Breezy breezes into his life.
These two are so funny together. They are just what the other needs when they least expect it. There are so many lighthearted moments that are both sweet and swoony. Their sneaking around is so funny especially because they are grown adults, and the banter is perfect.
Spending more time with a sheep farmer has bad idea written all over it in bold Sharpie.
But then again…bad ideas are the only kind I haven’t tried.
They dive into a fun relationship that isn’t supposed to be serious but serious feels happen anyway. There are some turns you don’t expect, and towards the end of you finally learn what Tad went through and it tears your heart to pieces but the support he has from his family, especially his brother, is everything. And finally there’s a woman who could bring down his walls and Breezy gives him what he needs for him to truly love again.
Overall, it’s a fantastic story and another reason why Red Bridge is a great town full of wonderful characters. I loved seeing the ones from previous books as well and getting to know new friends and family.
*ARC genersously provided by the author*
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