I was expecting a much deeper story, and I think it was my fault that I didn't get it. After reading numerous reviews proclaiming this as the best book in the saga, I had built up too many expectations.

It's not that it's bad, by any means; in fact, I found it to be incredibly funny. My favorite scene, of course, was when the three dukes helped deliver a baby goat—how could it not be? And now the protector wasn't just Ash but Chase joined in, and I loved them.

However, despite these enjoyable moments, it didn't surpass the first book in my ranking; actually, it’s at the bottom. I felt that the characters weren't as developed as Emma and Ash, each of whom had their own traumas to overcome. This book had the potential to be very emotional, but it focused more on the animals than on really addressing the difficult themes.

But it's still a good book. Hopefully, the author will give us the fourth someday.