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Blackstone Falls #2
Unexpectedly Falling
He may be in charge, but this sheriff just got served.
Being the youngest sheriff in the county wasn’t part of the plan. But neither was becoming a single dad and asking my daughter’s hot as sin guardian to help out until I get my feet under me.
A temporary fix.
The only person less likely to settle down than me is the woman currently occupying my guest room. The professional soccer player is meant for the flashy life Nashville has to offer, not the quirky small town one and that suits me just fine.
But it’s not fine - because Nessa Hart is everywhere - invading my home and my senses. She’s forbidden and tempting and absolutely not here for me.
My daughter deserves the world and that means keeping my hands to myself where Nessa is concerned. But like the rest of the nation, I fell hard for the soccer star with one cleat out the door.
That frantic late night kiss was a mistake but what happened after would change us forever.
Some say the best things in life are free, but I think they’re unexpected.
Being the youngest sheriff in the county wasn’t part of the plan. But neither was becoming a single dad and asking my daughter’s hot as sin guardian to help out until I get my feet under me.
A temporary fix.
The only person less likely to settle down than me is the woman currently occupying my guest room. The professional soccer player is meant for the flashy life Nashville has to offer, not the quirky small town one and that suits me just fine.
But it’s not fine - because Nessa Hart is everywhere - invading my home and my senses. She’s forbidden and tempting and absolutely not here for me.
My daughter deserves the world and that means keeping my hands to myself where Nessa is concerned. But like the rest of the nation, I fell hard for the soccer star with one cleat out the door.
That frantic late night kiss was a mistake but what happened after would change us forever.
Some say the best things in life are free, but I think they’re unexpected.
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Alexandra Hale
32 books500 followersAlexandra Hale is a small town girl living with her family in Upstate New York. She routinely runs on caffeine, dry shampoo and thrives on procrastination.
A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.
She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.
A romance lover and reading enthusiast, Alexandra finally began putting pen to paper shortly after graduating college. An unobtainable dream has slowly become a reality with the love and support of her friends and family and the romance community.
She currently writes steamy, small town romance with a dash of lighthearted fun and happily ever afters that will make you swoon.
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November 3, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (0-5)
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥☄️(0-5) They like it a little rough.
What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 My first reaction after reading: Alexandra Hale, queen of small-town romance, writes her first sports romance and knocks it out of the park! Well, actually makes the goal/wins the championship because Nessa is a soccer superstar.
🤩 My name is in this book! Along with my hubby’s tattoo idea! I love being in author groups, encouraging and cheering them on, sharing silly ideas with them. How cool is it that this one actually ended up in a book?! You should definitely read this book for the young Jensen drunken tattoo story.
🤩 The tropes, the plot, just read the blurb!!! I love the combination of the small-town sheriff single dad and the professional soccer player guardian, how sweet baby Remi brings them together.
🤩 These characters are so full of love but also spunk and sass!!
🤩 Scrumptious forced proximity.
🤩 The banter and innuendos.
🤩 The not-so-secret pining.
🤩 The feels are so real and complex—I love how they worked them all out in conversation, and other ways.
🤩 Nessa and Jensen are hot, hot, hot!!! The sheriff gets bossy and Nessa actually likes it.
🤩 The beautifully written theme of supporting and respecting female professional athletes.
🤩 When Nessa accidentally makes a friend and a book club! LOL!
🤩 Supportive and amazing guy friend group. These guys make me laugh and cry.
🤩 Finding family, home, self, and love!
🤩 Text chat awesomeness.
🤩 All the little details that make my heart so happy like matching Christmas pjs.
🤩 The Hayden & Everett cameo is absolutely perfect and so precious.
🤩 Perfectly timed laugh-out-loud funny, even in my tears.
What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 I’m pretty sure that pretty girl Leigh Ann made out with young, drunk Jensen Kade before she talked him into the tattoo, just sayin’!
💫 It’s actually perfect as is--she even gave us the hottest ever shed/home gym scene!! But it wouldn’t be greedy me if I didn’t mention a couple of steamy scenes I feel like I missed out on: after the intense vibes at the friends Christmas potluck and maybe on the road or just came home from an away game.
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥☄️(0-5) They like it a little rough.
What I’m Starry-Eyed Over:
🤩 My first reaction after reading: Alexandra Hale, queen of small-town romance, writes her first sports romance and knocks it out of the park! Well, actually makes the goal/wins the championship because Nessa is a soccer superstar.
🤩 My name is in this book! Along with my hubby’s tattoo idea! I love being in author groups, encouraging and cheering them on, sharing silly ideas with them. How cool is it that this one actually ended up in a book?! You should definitely read this book for the young Jensen drunken tattoo story.
🤩 The tropes, the plot, just read the blurb!!! I love the combination of the small-town sheriff single dad and the professional soccer player guardian, how sweet baby Remi brings them together.
🤩 These characters are so full of love but also spunk and sass!!
🤩 Scrumptious forced proximity.
🤩 The banter and innuendos.
🤩 The not-so-secret pining.
🤩 The feels are so real and complex—I love how they worked them all out in conversation, and other ways.
🤩 Nessa and Jensen are hot, hot, hot!!! The sheriff gets bossy and Nessa actually likes it.
🤩 The beautifully written theme of supporting and respecting female professional athletes.
🤩 When Nessa accidentally makes a friend and a book club! LOL!
🤩 Supportive and amazing guy friend group. These guys make me laugh and cry.
🤩 Finding family, home, self, and love!
🤩 Text chat awesomeness.
🤩 All the little details that make my heart so happy like matching Christmas pjs.
🤩 The Hayden & Everett cameo is absolutely perfect and so precious.
🤩 Perfectly timed laugh-out-loud funny, even in my tears.
What I’m Wishing/Dizzy About:
💫 I’m pretty sure that pretty girl Leigh Ann made out with young, drunk Jensen Kade before she talked him into the tattoo, just sayin’!
💫 It’s actually perfect as is--she even gave us the hottest ever shed/home gym scene!! But it wouldn’t be greedy me if I didn’t mention a couple of steamy scenes I feel like I missed out on: after the intense vibes at the friends Christmas potluck and maybe on the road or just came home from an away game.
November 2, 2024
This was so good!
Jensen Kade is a hotter than sin sheriff in a southern town. A gentleman on the outside, inwardly he’s a dirty talker. He’s been alone for so long, married to his job, that he’s taken aback when it comes to light that he has a daughter from a one night stand.
Nessa Hart is a professional soccer player who is responsible for, driven, …and wound so tight from always holding in her emotions and presenting her calm, “press face” to the crowd. She’s still reeling from her sister’s death and the baby she left behind who is now in Nessa’s care. After a little investigation, she finds the father— Jensen.
There’s tension right from the start between Nessa and Jensen, and it’s so enjoyable. Watching the two characters get accustomed to being in each other’s space as Nessa helps Jensen adapt to caring for a baby is actually quite sweet. The two are able to offer emotional support to one another, and as those feelings slowly turn into something else, things get even sweeter.
I loved the banter, the spicy moments, the interactions between the main characters and the townspeople… it’s just all so good. Alexandra Hale is quickly becoming a favorite author!
Jensen Kade is a hotter than sin sheriff in a southern town. A gentleman on the outside, inwardly he’s a dirty talker. He’s been alone for so long, married to his job, that he’s taken aback when it comes to light that he has a daughter from a one night stand.
Nessa Hart is a professional soccer player who is responsible for, driven, …and wound so tight from always holding in her emotions and presenting her calm, “press face” to the crowd. She’s still reeling from her sister’s death and the baby she left behind who is now in Nessa’s care. After a little investigation, she finds the father— Jensen.
There’s tension right from the start between Nessa and Jensen, and it’s so enjoyable. Watching the two characters get accustomed to being in each other’s space as Nessa helps Jensen adapt to caring for a baby is actually quite sweet. The two are able to offer emotional support to one another, and as those feelings slowly turn into something else, things get even sweeter.
I loved the banter, the spicy moments, the interactions between the main characters and the townspeople… it’s just all so good. Alexandra Hale is quickly becoming a favorite author!
January 19, 2026
Nessa is a soccer star who finds herself with her cousin's baby. She's her guardian and needs to find the baby's father, so she can continue with her life, her goals with her career.
Jensen is the youngest sheriff and lives a quiet life in Blackstone Falls, until he's served papers that will change life as he knows it.
Life changes in an instant, something that Nessa knows all too well, but the life she finds in Blackstone Falls seems like it all fits right in place, or rather she fits right in place. But her life is not in Blackstone Falls, and she is determined to nit let the town, the people and least of all Jensen Kade in any deeper than they already are.
Sometimes your dreams change sometimes it's okay to redefine success. We're only human, and our lives evolve and change.
This story was so amazing as it followed Jensen as he becomes a single father who regrets not knowing the woman he father's a child with, he regrets not being there for her, but he'll never regret his daughter or the journey his life goes through because of one night.
Jensen is the youngest sheriff and lives a quiet life in Blackstone Falls, until he's served papers that will change life as he knows it.
Life changes in an instant, something that Nessa knows all too well, but the life she finds in Blackstone Falls seems like it all fits right in place, or rather she fits right in place. But her life is not in Blackstone Falls, and she is determined to nit let the town, the people and least of all Jensen Kade in any deeper than they already are.
Sometimes your dreams change sometimes it's okay to redefine success. We're only human, and our lives evolve and change.
This story was so amazing as it followed Jensen as he becomes a single father who regrets not knowing the woman he father's a child with, he regrets not being there for her, but he'll never regret his daughter or the journey his life goes through because of one night.
November 24, 2024
Jensen is the sheriff in a small town who suddenly finds himself as a single dad to a baby he didn't know he had. Nessa was the baby's guardian and comes into town to bring the baby to him. I love Jensen. He's a nice guy & there is nothing wrong with a nice guy. But Nessa doesn't do nice guys. But he's got a naughty side that she was pleasantly surprised by. I loved seeing Jensen adjust to being a father. He loved that baby girl instantly. Nessa wasn't planning on staying in Blackstone Falls but the people, the town, and definitely Jensen grew on her and maybe she found where she was always supposed to end up. Once Jensen & Nessa gave into their feelings, it was fireworks. I loved the whole concept of redefining your success & that's what this story followed. I loved the found family aspect of this story too. They most definitely showed up when Jensen needed them.
What to expect:
🩵Single Dad
🩵Surprise baby
🩵Small town
🩵Soccer Star FMC
🩵Sheriff MMC
What to expect:
🩵Single Dad
🩵Surprise baby
🩵Small town
🩵Soccer Star FMC
🩵Sheriff MMC
December 21, 2024
Just so good!
Admittedly, when I read book three before the others, I missed a lot of what makes this series so wonderful. Which is why I went back and read in order!
Jensen is the town's Sherriff, and a good friend to the characters I already love. But in this one, he's met his match in Nessa. And she is everything he didn't realize he was missing.
The fact that she was the temporary guardian (to the daughter he didn't know he had), and didn't plan on staying in his town should have been enough to keep him detached. But, this town has a way of pulling people in, and claiming them as family. The chemistry between Jensen and Nessa is sizzling and steamy, and I enjoyed the way they worked together for Remi.
I love how easy it is to attach myself to the storyline and characters. They are funny, sweet, sassy, spirited, and I highly recommend this series, and this author.
Please read in order! It's so much better that way. Promise.
Admittedly, when I read book three before the others, I missed a lot of what makes this series so wonderful. Which is why I went back and read in order!
Jensen is the town's Sherriff, and a good friend to the characters I already love. But in this one, he's met his match in Nessa. And she is everything he didn't realize he was missing.
The fact that she was the temporary guardian (to the daughter he didn't know he had), and didn't plan on staying in his town should have been enough to keep him detached. But, this town has a way of pulling people in, and claiming them as family. The chemistry between Jensen and Nessa is sizzling and steamy, and I enjoyed the way they worked together for Remi.
I love how easy it is to attach myself to the storyline and characters. They are funny, sweet, sassy, spirited, and I highly recommend this series, and this author.
Please read in order! It's so much better that way. Promise.
October 29, 2024
I am NEVER disappointed in an Alexandra Hale book. The banter, tension and spice is always *chefs kiss*
This storyline/plot was very unique for her small town books and I ate it up. Jensen and Nessa were fun and hot. Nessa couldn’t help but fall in love with the hot-as-sin single dad sheriff 🤤
The relationship between them grew effortless as they lived under the same roof. Who doesn’t love forced proximity 🤣 The tension was thick between the two and when they finally say fuck it, it’s spicy. Jensen is a “nice” guy but damn is his mouth filthy.
I love love love the found family in this book. Watching Nessa get sucked into the friendship of Bea, Cal, and Ellison was so fun to watch.
This storyline/plot was very unique for her small town books and I ate it up. Jensen and Nessa were fun and hot. Nessa couldn’t help but fall in love with the hot-as-sin single dad sheriff 🤤
The relationship between them grew effortless as they lived under the same roof. Who doesn’t love forced proximity 🤣 The tension was thick between the two and when they finally say fuck it, it’s spicy. Jensen is a “nice” guy but damn is his mouth filthy.
I love love love the found family in this book. Watching Nessa get sucked into the friendship of Bea, Cal, and Ellison was so fun to watch.
November 1, 2024
This book was so cute!! And HOT! Jensen Kade is super sweet southern gentleman on the surface but ooh he’s a dirty talking, wise cracking bad boy under the surface.
I loved seeing him become a dad and find love all at the same time!
I loved watching Nessa fall in love with him and find that there is more to life than playing soccer professionally.
Spending time with the college girls was a breath of fresh air for her! 🥰🥰
The book ended sooo beautifully! I can hardly wait for more from this crew! AND Jensen’s sister Indie also as she came with a MIC DROP moment towards the end of the story 🤣
I loved seeing him become a dad and find love all at the same time!
I loved watching Nessa fall in love with him and find that there is more to life than playing soccer professionally.
Spending time with the college girls was a breath of fresh air for her! 🥰🥰
The book ended sooo beautifully! I can hardly wait for more from this crew! AND Jensen’s sister Indie also as she came with a MIC DROP moment towards the end of the story 🤣
November 10, 2024
La relación me pareció muy forzada. Jensen dejó embarazada a una chica con la que pasó una noche, y se enteró de ello porque ella murió. La prima de la chica, Nessa, quiere que la niña crezca con su padre.
Desde el primer encuentro, Jensen y Nessa sienten una atracción mutua y se dejan llevar por ella, sin cuestionarse en ningún momento lo raro o incómodo que podría ser, especialmente porque él estuvo con la prima. De hecho, la pobre prima ni siquiera es relevante en la historia.
Todo el mundo esperaba que ellos terminaran juntos sin siquiera haberlos visto interactuar. Era extraño, como si quisieran encontrarle esposa de inmediato si importar quie fuera.
Desde el primer encuentro, Jensen y Nessa sienten una atracción mutua y se dejan llevar por ella, sin cuestionarse en ningún momento lo raro o incómodo que podría ser, especialmente porque él estuvo con la prima. De hecho, la pobre prima ni siquiera es relevante en la historia.
Todo el mundo esperaba que ellos terminaran juntos sin siquiera haberlos visto interactuar. Era extraño, como si quisieran encontrarle esposa de inmediato si importar quie fuera.
November 13, 2024
Book Review
Unexpectedly Falling
By: Alexandra Hale
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alexandra Hale does it again!! The books she writes just get better and better! No one writes small town romances better the Alexandra. One of my favorite tropes ever is Single Dad.
It was so much fun going back to Blackstone Falls! Can we say Sheriff Jensen 🥵🥵!!! He is literally EVERYTHING! The chemistry between Jensen and Nessa is perfection! Nessa is a pro soccer player that has the biggest heart for baby Remi and Jensen. She is empowering and has so many girls looking up to her. I love that every one of Jensen’s friends are family and open arms when Nessa comes to Blackstone Falls. How much they already love and adore baby Remi before they even met her.
If you haven’t read this one yet, run and go read it! You will not be disappointed! Thank you Alexandra for letting me be part of your ARC team! Cannot wait for the next book you write ◡̈
Unexpectedly Falling
By: Alexandra Hale
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alexandra Hale does it again!! The books she writes just get better and better! No one writes small town romances better the Alexandra. One of my favorite tropes ever is Single Dad.
It was so much fun going back to Blackstone Falls! Can we say Sheriff Jensen 🥵🥵!!! He is literally EVERYTHING! The chemistry between Jensen and Nessa is perfection! Nessa is a pro soccer player that has the biggest heart for baby Remi and Jensen. She is empowering and has so many girls looking up to her. I love that every one of Jensen’s friends are family and open arms when Nessa comes to Blackstone Falls. How much they already love and adore baby Remi before they even met her.
If you haven’t read this one yet, run and go read it! You will not be disappointed! Thank you Alexandra for letting me be part of your ARC team! Cannot wait for the next book you write ◡̈
November 28, 2024
Alexandra is one of my “automatic add” authors. If she writes it, I’ll read it. And with Unexpectedly Falling I was once again reminded why I love her books so much. She has a way of writing the type of characters you can’t help but root for and fall in love with. Jensen and Nessa was no different.
Jensen Kade is the youngest sheriff in the county and he is a busy man; taking care of his community, family and friends. There is space no for anything or anyone else in his life. But he is proved very wrong about this when he finds out he has a baby girl and that her mother has passed away.
Nessa Hart hasn’t really focused on anything else except her soccer career. She is good at what she does but is forced to take a little out of the public eye break. At the same time, she needs to deliver her cousin’s baby girl to her father.
I loved the dynamic between Jensen and Nessa. Both are very successful in their chosen fields and has been so focused on making their careers a success that they haven’t stopped to think what they might be missing. But when they are forced into an instant family type of situation it becomes very clear to both that life is about more than just your career and that there is a place for their own family.
A great read with characters you will cheer on all the way right to their happy ending.
Jensen Kade is the youngest sheriff in the county and he is a busy man; taking care of his community, family and friends. There is space no for anything or anyone else in his life. But he is proved very wrong about this when he finds out he has a baby girl and that her mother has passed away.
Nessa Hart hasn’t really focused on anything else except her soccer career. She is good at what she does but is forced to take a little out of the public eye break. At the same time, she needs to deliver her cousin’s baby girl to her father.
I loved the dynamic between Jensen and Nessa. Both are very successful in their chosen fields and has been so focused on making their careers a success that they haven’t stopped to think what they might be missing. But when they are forced into an instant family type of situation it becomes very clear to both that life is about more than just your career and that there is a place for their own family.
A great read with characters you will cheer on all the way right to their happy ending.
November 3, 2024
Book Review: Unexpectedly Falling by: Alexandra Hale
This is the latest book in the Blackstone Falls series! I absolutely love Alexandra she’s a phenomenal author! I am so glad we get Jensen in this story we get to know a little bit about him in book one so for him to be the spotlight of the second book was a treat! He is sexy as sin! He is the perfect package of sweet and deliciously dirty wrapped in a man of the laws uniform!! 🥵
This story starts out on a sad note with him finding out that he is a father after a one night stand. And not only is he the dad but the mother tragically passed during the birth.
Nessa Hart is an independent “man eater” of a woman who is cousins with Scarlett the one night stand. So she was given the baby per Scarlett’s wishes. Her family who aren’t close anymore including an older sister whom she has a tragically strained relationship with. Is locked up tight on her emotions except when it comes to Remi the adorable little girl. She’s had to have her emotions and fears locked down in the face of the spotlight she’s in because she’s a pro soccer player.
After she does some detecting work she finds Jensen and when she brings Remi to her dad the chemistry and tension are apparent right away.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching these two learn to co exist and the text banter my goodness it’s next level I was giggling so much! It made me laugh wish I had friends like that. Even the interactions in the coffee shop was thoroughly entertaining!
There were so many great moments in this story again the banter, the spicy steamy scenes, the journey of emotions the two MCs go through as they learn to trust and love each other and reconcile with being together as a family for Remi.
I cannot wait to have the rest of the crews story and also hopefully Jensen sister she has quite a story I know!!
But anyway there are so many Swoony moments in this book.
Favorite Quotes:
“Sometimes in life we think we can shoulder all the burdens ourselves. We focus so much on the big ones that we often forget about the little ones, the ones that seem insignificant on their own but together can come toppling down when you least expect it.”
It’s okay to redefine what success means to you.
“She’s the kind of woman you’d wait a lifetime for, even if you only get a minute with her.”
“That’s not who you are here. With me. With Remi. I just want you. Let me love you, Nessa. Let me show you everything you deserve.”
“don’t have to make you be anything, Ness. You are more than enough—you’re everything.”
“I fell in love with your crazy and the way you love my daughter. I fell for your strength and the heart that you keep locked away.”
“I could live a thousand lifetimes on my own, but the only one I want in this life is you.”
“You’ll never have to hide again because all I want is for you to be mine. Ours. Today and every day after.”
✨ Single Dad
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ She’s the Guardian
✨ Alpha Roll Sheriff
✨ Powerhouse Pro Soccer Player
✨ Found Family
✨ Spicy Romance
✨ Delicious Tension + Banter
This is the latest book in the Blackstone Falls series! I absolutely love Alexandra she’s a phenomenal author! I am so glad we get Jensen in this story we get to know a little bit about him in book one so for him to be the spotlight of the second book was a treat! He is sexy as sin! He is the perfect package of sweet and deliciously dirty wrapped in a man of the laws uniform!! 🥵
This story starts out on a sad note with him finding out that he is a father after a one night stand. And not only is he the dad but the mother tragically passed during the birth.
Nessa Hart is an independent “man eater” of a woman who is cousins with Scarlett the one night stand. So she was given the baby per Scarlett’s wishes. Her family who aren’t close anymore including an older sister whom she has a tragically strained relationship with. Is locked up tight on her emotions except when it comes to Remi the adorable little girl. She’s had to have her emotions and fears locked down in the face of the spotlight she’s in because she’s a pro soccer player.
After she does some detecting work she finds Jensen and when she brings Remi to her dad the chemistry and tension are apparent right away.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching these two learn to co exist and the text banter my goodness it’s next level I was giggling so much! It made me laugh wish I had friends like that. Even the interactions in the coffee shop was thoroughly entertaining!
There were so many great moments in this story again the banter, the spicy steamy scenes, the journey of emotions the two MCs go through as they learn to trust and love each other and reconcile with being together as a family for Remi.
I cannot wait to have the rest of the crews story and also hopefully Jensen sister she has quite a story I know!!
But anyway there are so many Swoony moments in this book.
Favorite Quotes:
“Sometimes in life we think we can shoulder all the burdens ourselves. We focus so much on the big ones that we often forget about the little ones, the ones that seem insignificant on their own but together can come toppling down when you least expect it.”
It’s okay to redefine what success means to you.
“She’s the kind of woman you’d wait a lifetime for, even if you only get a minute with her.”
“That’s not who you are here. With me. With Remi. I just want you. Let me love you, Nessa. Let me show you everything you deserve.”
“don’t have to make you be anything, Ness. You are more than enough—you’re everything.”
“I fell in love with your crazy and the way you love my daughter. I fell for your strength and the heart that you keep locked away.”
“I could live a thousand lifetimes on my own, but the only one I want in this life is you.”
“You’ll never have to hide again because all I want is for you to be mine. Ours. Today and every day after.”
✨ Single Dad
✨ Forced Proximity
✨ She’s the Guardian
✨ Alpha Roll Sheriff
✨ Powerhouse Pro Soccer Player
✨ Found Family
✨ Spicy Romance
✨ Delicious Tension + Banter
October 29, 2024
Absolutely wonderful! From the first page I was grabbed. Jensen Wayne Kade fathered a child of a woman who he didn’t know or get to know after they’d had sex. Here is feeling all sorts of emotions as Scarlett Hart’s demise was imparted to him when he was served the paternity test. Order part of her estate. So it started all the measures in place to make sure he’s a right fit. He will do it ,all of it . He’s determined to come good . His emotional state is a little bit frayed as you can imagine ,it’s a lot to take in. Scarlett never got to love their daughter but Jensen has enough heart for two to shower his daughter and love her too. He’s determined to heal the pain, fill the parent gap His daughter is with a guardian ,perhaps taking a nap….Nessa is gearing up and tearing up as she prepares to introduce father to daughter in Blackstone Falls. She’s a professional soccer player and right now is hoping to renew her contract with the Tornadoes so she can stay close to Remi her niece. But she’s been forced on,a vacation because of her nemesis Maria Cardova and their media dances. She’d gone after her family and of course it’s not on! “ Lucky for you, I have a friend who’s the athletic director at Blackstone University and they’re trying to build their soccer program”. “ For how long?” “ A couple of months” well she’s got a point it will help with the baby’s transition. Coach tells And she must remember when it comes to coach Turner that she’s still a member of team Tornadoes her coach reminds her …no pressure then huh? Jensen is pacing the floor , soon his daughter Remi will be coming through his front door . Well a couple of days…. His friends all come good and it’s funny and light , a real good release ,and what he needs tonight . Before the patter of feet on his hardwood floor. Well I’m sold already and giving an encore. That’s how this great author delights and entices . Grabbed from,the start and these awesome characters already etched on my heart and the nicest. I’m invested . Looking forward to this dance of romance. Well I digested and boy oh boy it’s awesome and then some . Heavenly read .Perfect prose and characters who hold onto your heart , awesome storytelling. Sublime read indeed!
October 31, 2024
Is there nothing more sexy than a “nice” small town Sheriff who can become a tad bit of a bad boy when he’s not on duty? That’s who we get with Blackstone Falls’ Sheriff Jensen Kade when he meets up with his “Trouble” who happens to be the guardian to his new baby girl. Life sort of sent Jensen Kade for a loop when he was served with court papers notifying him that he was the father of a baby girl, Remi Maeve, now in the custody and loving care of her mother’s cousin, Neesa Hart, because little Remi’s mom, Scarlett Hart, had passed away shortly after Remi’s birth. Neesa Hart is not only Remi’s guardian but also a professional soccer player for the Nashville Tornadoes but after an incident with an opposing teammate was “voluntold” to report to Blackstone University’s Coach Turner to assist him when she took Remi to Jensen. Jensen and Neesa had never met because she had skirted all the previous meetings with him and the social worker but he had done some online searching of her and already liked what he saw but could he convince her to help him out by staying with him and Remi? Neesa hides a secret that keeps her from getting close but will Jensen, Remi and all that Blackstone Falls represents be the final push to cause her walls to crumble? Alexandra Hale keeps true to her incredible writing form with marvelous characters, witty and sexy banter, dialogue through texting that only she can master so well, friends and family we all wish were ours and the wonderful happenings of a small town. I mentioned this in a previous review but I can’t say it enough, I marvel at the original names this author uses for her characters. Creativity plus! And the way she has her couple’s teasing and bantering back and forth is absolutely superb. I’ve not found a better author at this. Montana and Ellison are the best but Jensen and Neesa are giving them a run for their money in wining with the teasing sexy banter between them. I can’t wait to see what happens next! I received an advance review copy of this book for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 30, 2024
"I don't need any complications, but Nessa Hart has captured my attention." - Jensen
"Jensen Kade is all the things I run from--he's promises and lazy Sunday mornings, and I've never been the forever kind of girl." - Nessa
When I come across lines like that I know I am in for a fantastic read and that is exactly what Unexpectedly Falling was. Of course, every book Ms. Hale writes guarantees that. Jensen and Nessa and little Remi were no exception.
The attraction between these two starts to surface before they even meet face to face for the first time. Nessa having been named guardian of Jensen's baby he knew nothing about meant they saw pictures of each other. Nessa refused to meet him until she absolutely had to...the day she brings Remi home to her dad. These two are scorching from that moment on. There is fun banter and Nessa speaks her mind and isn't shy about telling the sheriff how things will and will not be. Good thing he kind of stops listening to her after a while because the pull he feels towards her is entirely too strong.
I loved how different these two characters are...Jensen is as straight laced as they come and Nessa is a no nonsense woman. I would say she is a bit hardened on the outside which is understandable considering how her life has been up to this point but the more time she spent with Jensen and staying in Black Falls she learned who she used to be and who she wants to be again. The found family she finds herself welcomed into with open arms and the way she is loved immediately is beautiful.
Per usual, once I started this book I wanted to forget all my adult responsibilities and just read. I always look forward to escaping into a book by Ms. Hale. I swear they all make me feel like I am wrapped up in a comfy, cozy blanket the entire time I read them. Alexandra always has me loving the side characters and the brotherly friendship with Jensen and all the guys is perfection. These guys (and the ladies some of them have) are the epitome of found family. I cannot wait to see the rest of them get their HEAs.
"Jensen Kade is all the things I run from--he's promises and lazy Sunday mornings, and I've never been the forever kind of girl." - Nessa
When I come across lines like that I know I am in for a fantastic read and that is exactly what Unexpectedly Falling was. Of course, every book Ms. Hale writes guarantees that. Jensen and Nessa and little Remi were no exception.
The attraction between these two starts to surface before they even meet face to face for the first time. Nessa having been named guardian of Jensen's baby he knew nothing about meant they saw pictures of each other. Nessa refused to meet him until she absolutely had to...the day she brings Remi home to her dad. These two are scorching from that moment on. There is fun banter and Nessa speaks her mind and isn't shy about telling the sheriff how things will and will not be. Good thing he kind of stops listening to her after a while because the pull he feels towards her is entirely too strong.
I loved how different these two characters are...Jensen is as straight laced as they come and Nessa is a no nonsense woman. I would say she is a bit hardened on the outside which is understandable considering how her life has been up to this point but the more time she spent with Jensen and staying in Black Falls she learned who she used to be and who she wants to be again. The found family she finds herself welcomed into with open arms and the way she is loved immediately is beautiful.
Per usual, once I started this book I wanted to forget all my adult responsibilities and just read. I always look forward to escaping into a book by Ms. Hale. I swear they all make me feel like I am wrapped up in a comfy, cozy blanket the entire time I read them. Alexandra always has me loving the side characters and the brotherly friendship with Jensen and all the guys is perfection. These guys (and the ladies some of them have) are the epitome of found family. I cannot wait to see the rest of them get their HEAs.
October 31, 2024
This is book 2 in the Blackstone Falls series, and I have not read book 1. It can be read as a standalone, but wonder, if I had read book 1 whether I would have had more context with the support characters. I did find it good all the same, and I do love Alexandra's writing.
This focuses on Jensen (Sheriff) and Nessa (soccer player master). Nessa has a high profile career, so is in the spotlight as a result. Nessa found herself the guardian listed for her niece (Baby Remi) after her Mum dies following her birth. Thru some "sleuthing" on Nessa's part, she discovers that Jensen is the Dad. Jensen and Scarlett (Remi's Mum) had a one night stand, so Jensen was none the wiser. So, overnight, our young Sheriff finds himself a Dad.
Nessa takes it upon herself to take Remi herself to Jensen, and, up until this moment, the only thing Jensen knew about Nessa, is what he had found online, and vice versa for Jensen. So, there was a mutual attraction already, but it wasn't until they met, that feelings were felt. Throw in some truly eclectic Blackstone Falls locals, and Jensen's Family, and Nessa finds herself in the place she didn't know she needed as much until she does. She is unsure taking the things to the next level with Jensen, and what's starts as "scratching the itch" (and he does sound mighty delicious) she has maybe found her HEA? What really made me feel all the feels was something mentioned (and could be a trope to be aware of before reading) had my heart breaking and I could relate to Nessa in a same but different way, and something she was so reluctant to share, as thought, because of this that she did not deserve the happiness that could be had. Truly worth a read, but, IMO, reading book 1 may help with the context of our eclectic side characters.
This focuses on Jensen (Sheriff) and Nessa (soccer player master). Nessa has a high profile career, so is in the spotlight as a result. Nessa found herself the guardian listed for her niece (Baby Remi) after her Mum dies following her birth. Thru some "sleuthing" on Nessa's part, she discovers that Jensen is the Dad. Jensen and Scarlett (Remi's Mum) had a one night stand, so Jensen was none the wiser. So, overnight, our young Sheriff finds himself a Dad.
Nessa takes it upon herself to take Remi herself to Jensen, and, up until this moment, the only thing Jensen knew about Nessa, is what he had found online, and vice versa for Jensen. So, there was a mutual attraction already, but it wasn't until they met, that feelings were felt. Throw in some truly eclectic Blackstone Falls locals, and Jensen's Family, and Nessa finds herself in the place she didn't know she needed as much until she does. She is unsure taking the things to the next level with Jensen, and what's starts as "scratching the itch" (and he does sound mighty delicious) she has maybe found her HEA? What really made me feel all the feels was something mentioned (and could be a trope to be aware of before reading) had my heart breaking and I could relate to Nessa in a same but different way, and something she was so reluctant to share, as thought, because of this that she did not deserve the happiness that could be had. Truly worth a read, but, IMO, reading book 1 may help with the context of our eclectic side characters.
November 10, 2024
JENSEN KADE, YOU ABSOLUTE DOG!
Honestly, this man just shot all my expectations for a book boyfriend to hell. Y'all are gonna hafta work a lot harder now if you want to beat him. He might even be replacing JD Robb's Roarke as my ideal man (though that can be our little secret).
His whole 'nice until I don't want to be' persona melted me into a puddle! He can't be adorable, charming, AND sexy....that's not fair! I loved how much he stepped up with Remi, and I feel like I really got to know him in a way I don't usually with single dads in romance. He had so much depth and charisma and heart; I wasn't expecting to fall so hard and so fast for him...
And Nessa! She's an incredible woman, and I'm so glad that I can welcome her into my life. I empathised with her on so many different levels and felt like I understood her so much more than I expected. She's so strong and brilliant, and Alexandra wrote her struggles so beautifully. Nessa will stick with me for a very long time.
There were a couple things that didn't jive as well with me, though. For being the catalyst of everything, I don't really know what Maria did. She seemed more like a non-entity than the major catalyst for the plot. There was also a moment toward the end where something really big and inspiring was happening that I felt got a little pushed aside because of a different moment. I get that the scene was meant to be this big ideal scenario, but I wished it would've happened later as I felt like it took away from something really amazing.
Jensen and Nessa were so much fun to read, and Alexandra gave me a take on the single dad trope that I've never read before. It was unique and emotional, and I'm so happy to have taken a chance and read such a wonderfully done book!
Honestly, this man just shot all my expectations for a book boyfriend to hell. Y'all are gonna hafta work a lot harder now if you want to beat him. He might even be replacing JD Robb's Roarke as my ideal man (though that can be our little secret).
His whole 'nice until I don't want to be' persona melted me into a puddle! He can't be adorable, charming, AND sexy....that's not fair! I loved how much he stepped up with Remi, and I feel like I really got to know him in a way I don't usually with single dads in romance. He had so much depth and charisma and heart; I wasn't expecting to fall so hard and so fast for him...
And Nessa! She's an incredible woman, and I'm so glad that I can welcome her into my life. I empathised with her on so many different levels and felt like I understood her so much more than I expected. She's so strong and brilliant, and Alexandra wrote her struggles so beautifully. Nessa will stick with me for a very long time.
There were a couple things that didn't jive as well with me, though. For being the catalyst of everything, I don't really know what Maria did. She seemed more like a non-entity than the major catalyst for the plot. There was also a moment toward the end where something really big and inspiring was happening that I felt got a little pushed aside because of a different moment. I get that the scene was meant to be this big ideal scenario, but I wished it would've happened later as I felt like it took away from something really amazing.
Jensen and Nessa were so much fun to read, and Alexandra gave me a take on the single dad trope that I've never read before. It was unique and emotional, and I'm so happy to have taken a chance and read such a wonderfully done book!
October 27, 2024
𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 is the 2nd book in the Blackstone Falls series by Alexandra Hale, featuring a spicy and emotional single dad romance for Jensen and Nessa. As the youngest sheriff of Blackstone Falls, Jensen had work-centric priorities, until his world was turned upside down with word that a prior one-night stand had resulted in a baby girl. He definitely wasn’t prepared to be so attracted to the baby’s guardian, Nessa, a professional soccer player set to return to the fast-paced life of Nashville. She’s worked her whole life to master her sport, but small town life offers a sense of family and community she’s never had. What will happen when it’s time to go back to her life?
I was so excited to return to Blackstone Falls, and I loved every second! Jensen impressed me with the way he handled such an overwhelming shock. Of course, he was surrounded by some amazing friends ready to help! I was touched by Nessa’s strength and compassion in the face of her own tragic story. Together they generated some delicious tension, banter, and some extra spicy scenes!! One of my favorite aspects of the book were the funny text threads that showcase those friendships. I love a well-written found family vibe, and this small town provides a great one. With a swoon worthy dad, an adorable baby girl, and a couple surprises along the way, you don’t want to miss this fantastic small town romance! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
#UnexpectedlyFalling #BlackstoneFalls #AlexandraHale #SingleDad #ForcedProximity #ProSoccerPlayerFMC #DeliciousTensionandBanter #FoundFamily #spicyromance
I was so excited to return to Blackstone Falls, and I loved every second! Jensen impressed me with the way he handled such an overwhelming shock. Of course, he was surrounded by some amazing friends ready to help! I was touched by Nessa’s strength and compassion in the face of her own tragic story. Together they generated some delicious tension, banter, and some extra spicy scenes!! One of my favorite aspects of the book were the funny text threads that showcase those friendships. I love a well-written found family vibe, and this small town provides a great one. With a swoon worthy dad, an adorable baby girl, and a couple surprises along the way, you don’t want to miss this fantastic small town romance! I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I received an ARC for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶.5
#UnexpectedlyFalling #BlackstoneFalls #AlexandraHale #SingleDad #ForcedProximity #ProSoccerPlayerFMC #DeliciousTensionandBanter #FoundFamily #spicyromance
October 28, 2024
Can I just start by saying Alexandra’s books get better and better with each release? She’s the actual queen of small town romance. Her books are always hilariously funny, feel-good, wholesome stories with mmmm ✨spice✨ If you haven’t read her books before, this is your sign. ➡️➡️➡️READ THE BOOKS⬅️⬅️⬅️
Jensen is the youngest sheriff of his small hometown. Unexpectedly, he finds out that he has a daughter. A baby girl. His life is flipped upside down not only by his daughter but Nessa too, the woman who has been her temporary guardian. Nessa agrees to stay with Jenson and help with Remi for a few months while they all adjust to the transition. Only when those few months come to an end, neither one of them can imagine walking away.
The way I am in LOVE with these two is an understatement. Jensen the ultimate small-town hero. He steps right into fatherhood with grace. That baby girl becomes his whole world immediately and he does everything in his power to make her the center of his world. Then there is Nessa. She’s the girl who keeps her heart-of-gold guarded. She loves fiercely and unapologetically but she doesn’t love easily. The slow burn and tension between Jensen and Nessa gets you right in the feels. Witnessing them recognize their self worth and find their happiness together is one of my favorite parts of the book. The chemistry burns on every page.
This book had me giggling, kicking my feet and holding my heart throughout the entire thing.
4.5⭐️
3🌶️
If you like:
-Small town
-Single dad
-Uniformed MMC
-Soccer star FMC
-Found Family
-Roommates
-Forced proximity
-Banter
You’ll love this book 🤍
Jensen is the youngest sheriff of his small hometown. Unexpectedly, he finds out that he has a daughter. A baby girl. His life is flipped upside down not only by his daughter but Nessa too, the woman who has been her temporary guardian. Nessa agrees to stay with Jenson and help with Remi for a few months while they all adjust to the transition. Only when those few months come to an end, neither one of them can imagine walking away.
The way I am in LOVE with these two is an understatement. Jensen the ultimate small-town hero. He steps right into fatherhood with grace. That baby girl becomes his whole world immediately and he does everything in his power to make her the center of his world. Then there is Nessa. She’s the girl who keeps her heart-of-gold guarded. She loves fiercely and unapologetically but she doesn’t love easily. The slow burn and tension between Jensen and Nessa gets you right in the feels. Witnessing them recognize their self worth and find their happiness together is one of my favorite parts of the book. The chemistry burns on every page.
This book had me giggling, kicking my feet and holding my heart throughout the entire thing.
4.5⭐️
3🌶️
If you like:
-Small town
-Single dad
-Uniformed MMC
-Soccer star FMC
-Found Family
-Roommates
-Forced proximity
-Banter
You’ll love this book 🤍
October 28, 2024
I have to start this with how well Alexandra wrote Jensen’s character in this book. I felt the emotions he had to be feeling as he learned that he had a daughter with a woman he doesn’t remember at all from a one-night stand where names were never exchanged. The struggle of trying to make sure that he had everything his newborn daughter needed along with ensuring that his house was ready for her was an uphill battle from the moment he learned the results from the DNA test. What he wasn’t ready for was his daughter’s guardian. Nessa is a professional soccer player and had no plans to ever have kids. When her cousin leaves her daughter in her care, she knows that the right thing to do is find her dad. Nessa just didn’t expect the hot sheriff to be the one to make her actually think about something outside of her beloved sport. When a chance presents itself of her helping the University in Blackstone and also help make the transition easier for Jensen and Remi she takes the opportunity.
I love that we get a story that steps outside the box and have the female as the professional player. She works hard at her field, but also is trying to make a difference in the profession for all those that are coming behind her. She carries her own pain and as the layers slowly peel away as she realizes that Jensen is an amazing guy. I have to mention the friends that Jensen surrounds himself with always. These are the friends that are family and are always there and show up no matter what. You know the kind, the ones that are there when you don’t ask them to be. Another fantastic book from Ms. Hale.
I love that we get a story that steps outside the box and have the female as the professional player. She works hard at her field, but also is trying to make a difference in the profession for all those that are coming behind her. She carries her own pain and as the layers slowly peel away as she realizes that Jensen is an amazing guy. I have to mention the friends that Jensen surrounds himself with always. These are the friends that are family and are always there and show up no matter what. You know the kind, the ones that are there when you don’t ask them to be. Another fantastic book from Ms. Hale.
November 5, 2024
Jensen Kade, a swoon-worthy sheriff in a small southern town, is as gentlemanly as he is rugged, hiding a streak of dirty humor beneath his composed exterior. His world shifts drastically when he learns he has a daughter from a one-night stand with the late Scarlett Hart. Enter Nessa Hart, a fiercely driven pro soccer player and Scarlett's sister, who has been caring for her niece, Remi, since Scarlett’s passing. As Nessa seeks out Jensen to connect him with his daughter, there’s an immediate, irresistible tension between them.
Watching Jensen adjust to fatherhood with Nessa’s help is both heartwarming and funny, as they navigate the challenges of new parenthood and support each other through their grief. The chemistry between them is palpable, from their playful banter to the growing emotional support they share. Nessa, who’s under pressure to renew her contract with the Tornadoes, takes a temporary coaching role at Blackstone University to stay close to Remi. Her commitment to her niece and her desire to help Jensen bond with his daughter are touching, while her nemesis in the media, Maria Cardova, adds an interesting layer of professional tension.
As Jensen finds his footing in fatherhood, his friends rally around him, adding lightness and humor to the story, especially as he prepares to welcome Remi into his home. Alexandra Hale’s storytelling is captivating, weaving a beautiful balance of romance, humor, and emotional depth. This delightful blend of heartfelt moments, lively characters, and undeniable chemistry makes for a compelling and memorable read!
Watching Jensen adjust to fatherhood with Nessa’s help is both heartwarming and funny, as they navigate the challenges of new parenthood and support each other through their grief. The chemistry between them is palpable, from their playful banter to the growing emotional support they share. Nessa, who’s under pressure to renew her contract with the Tornadoes, takes a temporary coaching role at Blackstone University to stay close to Remi. Her commitment to her niece and her desire to help Jensen bond with his daughter are touching, while her nemesis in the media, Maria Cardova, adds an interesting layer of professional tension.
As Jensen finds his footing in fatherhood, his friends rally around him, adding lightness and humor to the story, especially as he prepares to welcome Remi into his home. Alexandra Hale’s storytelling is captivating, weaving a beautiful balance of romance, humor, and emotional depth. This delightful blend of heartfelt moments, lively characters, and undeniable chemistry makes for a compelling and memorable read!
October 29, 2024
This was a wonderful small town forced proximity Romance. It was great to see the mold broken and have a female professional sports player (soccor). Jensen had a big Jon living up to the pressures of being the youngest sherif of his community, but he was rockin it. He really epitomized the ideal with how he stepped up to handle instant fatherhood, despite the unusual circumstances. It's not easy to have your life flipped on its head overnight, but he kept putting one boot in front of the other. His friends were such a support too, more like chosen family. They were the kind of friends you hope you're lucky enough to have in life (there before you even need to ask them to be).
Nissan, now she was something else. Suddenly a temporary Guardian to her infant cousin, she had some tough choices to make. She could have just dropped Remi with Jensen and gone on her way, but she didn't. I liked how we got a look at what was going on being the tough shield that she held over her heart and feelings. I mean, she'd spent her whole life training for her career, never planning on a family. Hale captured not only the whirlwind inside her, but also how Jensen was feeling with everything.
Hale's books just keep getting better with each release. Her character development and interactions are probably my favorite parts, and I can't wait to see how the family of friends blossoms in the next book.
Nissan, now she was something else. Suddenly a temporary Guardian to her infant cousin, she had some tough choices to make. She could have just dropped Remi with Jensen and gone on her way, but she didn't. I liked how we got a look at what was going on being the tough shield that she held over her heart and feelings. I mean, she'd spent her whole life training for her career, never planning on a family. Hale captured not only the whirlwind inside her, but also how Jensen was feeling with everything.
Hale's books just keep getting better with each release. Her character development and interactions are probably my favorite parts, and I can't wait to see how the family of friends blossoms in the next book.
November 3, 2024
When I heard that Hale was writing a story about a Sheriff named Jensen, I panicked. Theres only two things I find a bit difficult to read about: Police and anything with my kids name in it. So, when I found out that she had somehow incorporated my career and kids into one book it made me a tad nervous to dive in but I'm so glad I did.
Jensen is a small-town Sheriff that never lets his home-grown kindness get in the way when it counts. When Nessa shows up unexpectedly in his life bearing a life changing gift, the sheriff never stood a chance.
Nessa has worked her whole life to get to the professional soccer field. Past trauma has her holding her heart close to her head, never letting anyone closer than necessary. She knows her future, and it's dedicated to helping future women athletes get the respect they deserve.
The way Hale has me swooning over these two is downright appalling. I keep thinking I've found my favorite character within her worlds and then BAM, another contender pops up. She found a way to incorporate an officer into a book and make it real. Showing the side of law enforcement that not a whole lot of people understand, many of my personal feeling and relationship woes bleeding onto the page.
I'm so thankful for this book, and everything it stands for. Oh, and I'm downright blushing at this man and his behind closed doors attitude. Hot dang, every woman who has a bit of sass and loves control needs a man like Jensen in their life.
Jensen is a small-town Sheriff that never lets his home-grown kindness get in the way when it counts. When Nessa shows up unexpectedly in his life bearing a life changing gift, the sheriff never stood a chance.
Nessa has worked her whole life to get to the professional soccer field. Past trauma has her holding her heart close to her head, never letting anyone closer than necessary. She knows her future, and it's dedicated to helping future women athletes get the respect they deserve.
The way Hale has me swooning over these two is downright appalling. I keep thinking I've found my favorite character within her worlds and then BAM, another contender pops up. She found a way to incorporate an officer into a book and make it real. Showing the side of law enforcement that not a whole lot of people understand, many of my personal feeling and relationship woes bleeding onto the page.
I'm so thankful for this book, and everything it stands for. Oh, and I'm downright blushing at this man and his behind closed doors attitude. Hot dang, every woman who has a bit of sass and loves control needs a man like Jensen in their life.
November 8, 2024
Unexpectedly Refreshing!
Note: This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I do recommend reading the previous book for an enhanced reading experience, and don't stop there, go grab the Love Beach and Magnolia Point Novellas, too!
Firstly, I love this author's work and there isn't a book I haven't enjoyed from her! Despite that, each book's praise is deserved, this one being no exception.
This book was refreshing a different, in that the characters and their lives prior to collision are so vastly different, one being blue collar and one being an athlete. What I really loved about this story is the reason for their meeting and being bound together, which is not the typical tropes one gets in most similar type romances.
The characters really stand out, their chemistry is intense, and their story is a beautiful feel-good story with wonderful character development.
The characters maintained a resilience to their change of circumstance and carried it through in a super inspiring way, and their self-doubts and concerns made them feel so real! On top of that, their relationship dynamic is so fun, both with each other and with the side characters.
This story boasts a GREAT story, the most wonderful characters, a feel good story, humor, banter, chemistry and spice, and a fantastic and supplying HEA.
Treat yourself with this refreshing read!
Note: This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I do recommend reading the previous book for an enhanced reading experience, and don't stop there, go grab the Love Beach and Magnolia Point Novellas, too!
Firstly, I love this author's work and there isn't a book I haven't enjoyed from her! Despite that, each book's praise is deserved, this one being no exception.
This book was refreshing a different, in that the characters and their lives prior to collision are so vastly different, one being blue collar and one being an athlete. What I really loved about this story is the reason for their meeting and being bound together, which is not the typical tropes one gets in most similar type romances.
The characters really stand out, their chemistry is intense, and their story is a beautiful feel-good story with wonderful character development.
The characters maintained a resilience to their change of circumstance and carried it through in a super inspiring way, and their self-doubts and concerns made them feel so real! On top of that, their relationship dynamic is so fun, both with each other and with the side characters.
This story boasts a GREAT story, the most wonderful characters, a feel good story, humor, banter, chemistry and spice, and a fantastic and supplying HEA.
Treat yourself with this refreshing read!
October 30, 2024
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To say I'm obsessed with Jensen doesn't even cut close to how I feel for that man. Nice guy sheriff Jensen had a filthy mouth that I am addicted to.
🏠Small Town
🏠Single Dad
🏠Found Family
🏠No Third Act Break Ups
🏠Forced proximity
I don't want to give away much, because yall need to read it. But I will say Jensen and Nessa were the perfect match. Did I tear up toward the end? Yes I did it pulled at my heart but Nessa is where she is suppose to be.
Here's some quotes:
“I don’t know if I like you bossy, Sheriff.”
“ I don’t need you to like me, I just need you to want me."
“Debatable.”
“ Debate all you want, Miss Hart...You’re mine tonight.”
“I want to f*ck you into this mattress. I want to make you bury your face in the pillow as you scream my name. And then I’m gonna bury my face between your legs and lick your p*ssy until you’re too damn tired to move.Would you like that, Trouble?”
“Eyes on me, Trouble. You’re gonna know exactly who owns this pussy when you’re coming all over my dick.”
PS: If not i Highly Highly Highly recommend starting with Clemetine Creek.
Small town, great story's, the spice is perfect and the texts between characters are always so funny.
October 30, 2024
It does not get any better than the sheer charm and absolute adorableness of this small town read! The sexy single dad vibes are crazy strong, the spicy banter and sexual tension is legitimately on fire, the friend group keeps you in stitches just as easily as the support they show makes you a little teary eyed, you just wanna scoop Jensen’s parents up and squeeze them, and you are utterly in love with Jensen and Nessa as they figure out the parenting thing, battle all that attraction, find themselves again, and start realizing that everything they’ve ever wanted is found right there in Blackstone Falls, and in each other’s arms.
Ate. This. Up. Blackstone Falls and all the characters in it are priceless, bringing the laughs, triggering all the feels, and adding so much to this story. Jensen’s parents and the crazy cat lady are a blast and it’s more than cute that they play a role in helping Nessa find herself again and be open to everything that super hot Sheriff Jensen is offering. And speaking of, this man is perfect! A nice guy who knows exactly when to get extra bossy (the gym scene, smoking!), full of patience, takes to being a dad so naturally and cherishes every second, and he loves Nessa and sees her like no one before, so perfect. It’s just an incredible read you enjoy every second of.
Ate. This. Up. Blackstone Falls and all the characters in it are priceless, bringing the laughs, triggering all the feels, and adding so much to this story. Jensen’s parents and the crazy cat lady are a blast and it’s more than cute that they play a role in helping Nessa find herself again and be open to everything that super hot Sheriff Jensen is offering. And speaking of, this man is perfect! A nice guy who knows exactly when to get extra bossy (the gym scene, smoking!), full of patience, takes to being a dad so naturally and cherishes every second, and he loves Nessa and sees her like no one before, so perfect. It’s just an incredible read you enjoy every second of.
October 31, 2024
There is so much to love about Nessa and Jensen story . If you love small town, single dad, forced proximity , spice and found family, this one is for you .
Let me just start out how I love the small town feel in this book. The guys and how they show up for each other . The text massages, game nights , the bond fires with the Daddy signs 🫠, the matching shirts and how they helped Jensen get ready for Remi arrival. They are always there for each other.
I knew sheriff was going to be an amazing Dad as soon as I read that he when he went out and got every baby book just so he would be prepaid for Remi.
I love how strong Nessa is and that she wants to fight for other female athletes so they will get the respect they deserve. Also an amazing person to drop everything and take care of her cousins baby, when she could have easily said no.
Nessa and Jensen living together seems so effortless. I really enjoyed push and pull between these two. Nessa wasn’t afraid to tell Jensen that he was “to nice” of a guy for her and how “Hot”. Jensen might have been a “nice” guy but he a filthy mouth behind close doors. They tried to stay away from each other so things wouldn’t get complicated, but when they stopped holding back, things turned spicy.
These two were prefect for each other. Willing to give up their career, and put the other person before them so they could make things work.
Let me just start out how I love the small town feel in this book. The guys and how they show up for each other . The text massages, game nights , the bond fires with the Daddy signs 🫠, the matching shirts and how they helped Jensen get ready for Remi arrival. They are always there for each other.
I knew sheriff was going to be an amazing Dad as soon as I read that he when he went out and got every baby book just so he would be prepaid for Remi.
I love how strong Nessa is and that she wants to fight for other female athletes so they will get the respect they deserve. Also an amazing person to drop everything and take care of her cousins baby, when she could have easily said no.
Nessa and Jensen living together seems so effortless. I really enjoyed push and pull between these two. Nessa wasn’t afraid to tell Jensen that he was “to nice” of a guy for her and how “Hot”. Jensen might have been a “nice” guy but he a filthy mouth behind close doors. They tried to stay away from each other so things wouldn’t get complicated, but when they stopped holding back, things turned spicy.
These two were prefect for each other. Willing to give up their career, and put the other person before them so they could make things work.
December 17, 2024
Thanks to @authoralexandrahale for the #gifted copy of this book.
"She's the kind of woman you'd wait a lifetime for, even if you only get a minute with her."
Summary: Being the youngest sheriff in the county was a surprise for Jensen... finding out he had a daughter with very little notice was even a bigger surprise. When Nessa, a pro soccer player and temporary guardian of Jensen's daughter, Jensen offers her a place to stay while she helps the local college's soccer program in her off-season. He at first offered because he felt helpless in this new dad life, and needed all the guidance he could get. However, as time passed, feelings for the younger soccer star became another surprise in Jensen's life.
My Thoughts: Alexandra Hale has become one of my favorite authors this year. She is one of the best small-town romance writers, and with this book, she has dipped her toes into sports romance, and she blew me away with this book. I fell in love right away with Jensen, Nessa, and his baby daughter. I love the gradual building of their relationship and how they get to know one another. The sense of community and family surrounding Jensen was beautiful to read because they gave him so much support as he entered his new chapter of fatherhood.
Playing off this sense of community, I love how Bea, Cal, and Ellison gave Nessa no choice but to be a part of their friend group. The friends in this book have great banter and are so fun to read. I cannot wait to read the next one (coming out very soon) and be back with these fun characters soon.
Read if you love:
🥰Single Dad
⚽️FMC Pro Soccer Player
🔥Forced Proximity
💗Found Family
🤩Delicious Tension & Banter
"She's the kind of woman you'd wait a lifetime for, even if you only get a minute with her."
Summary: Being the youngest sheriff in the county was a surprise for Jensen... finding out he had a daughter with very little notice was even a bigger surprise. When Nessa, a pro soccer player and temporary guardian of Jensen's daughter, Jensen offers her a place to stay while she helps the local college's soccer program in her off-season. He at first offered because he felt helpless in this new dad life, and needed all the guidance he could get. However, as time passed, feelings for the younger soccer star became another surprise in Jensen's life.
My Thoughts: Alexandra Hale has become one of my favorite authors this year. She is one of the best small-town romance writers, and with this book, she has dipped her toes into sports romance, and she blew me away with this book. I fell in love right away with Jensen, Nessa, and his baby daughter. I love the gradual building of their relationship and how they get to know one another. The sense of community and family surrounding Jensen was beautiful to read because they gave him so much support as he entered his new chapter of fatherhood.
Playing off this sense of community, I love how Bea, Cal, and Ellison gave Nessa no choice but to be a part of their friend group. The friends in this book have great banter and are so fun to read. I cannot wait to read the next one (coming out very soon) and be back with these fun characters soon.
Read if you love:
🥰Single Dad
⚽️FMC Pro Soccer Player
🔥Forced Proximity
💗Found Family
🤩Delicious Tension & Banter
October 30, 2024
All of a sudden, Jensen is informed that he is a single dad to Remi, after her mother passes away in childbirth. As he navigates through this new status, he has Nessa to thank for being guardian to Remi, before he took over.
To help Remi settle in, Nessa takes a vacation from her soccer career and moves in with Jensen to help him settle down as a new dad. She also ends up helping to coach the soccer team at the university.
As time goes by, Jensen and the other friendly folks in town breaks down the walls in Nessa’s heart and she realises that what she wanted in life may no longer be what she wants now. Will she stay in Blackstone Falls or return to Nashville for her career?
This book was amazing and I could not put it down. I enjoyed seeing how Nessa, Jensen and Remi slowly adjusted to each other and became each other’s family. The reveal of Nessa’s biggest hurt made me cry and I loved the way Jensen handled it. Give me a Sheriff like him please! 😍
And omg, the found family vibe is strong here. I loved how everyone wholeheartedly welcomed Nessa and Remi right from the start. It makes me want to move to a cozy small town like this too instead of a convenient yet unfeeling city.
To help Remi settle in, Nessa takes a vacation from her soccer career and moves in with Jensen to help him settle down as a new dad. She also ends up helping to coach the soccer team at the university.
As time goes by, Jensen and the other friendly folks in town breaks down the walls in Nessa’s heart and she realises that what she wanted in life may no longer be what she wants now. Will she stay in Blackstone Falls or return to Nashville for her career?
This book was amazing and I could not put it down. I enjoyed seeing how Nessa, Jensen and Remi slowly adjusted to each other and became each other’s family. The reveal of Nessa’s biggest hurt made me cry and I loved the way Jensen handled it. Give me a Sheriff like him please! 😍
And omg, the found family vibe is strong here. I loved how everyone wholeheartedly welcomed Nessa and Remi right from the start. It makes me want to move to a cozy small town like this too instead of a convenient yet unfeeling city.
October 31, 2024
Perfect Found Family Story
I love everything Alexandra Hale writes. This is no exception.
I’ve been waiting for Jensen Kade’s story since he was briefly mentioned as the county sheriff in book 2 of the Clementine Creek series. And he was worth the wait. My favorite heroes are the quiet, teddy bears. And that fits Jensen perfectly. Too busy taking care of his community and his family and friends to even think about a relationship, he is completely blindsided when a ready made family shows up. But he falls hard and fast for the little girl he didn’t know he had. And for the guardian she came with, even with her objections.
Nessa Hart never thought of anything in her life beyond her soccer career. Her whole life has been with single minded determination to be the best soccer player. But when a sweet baby girl and Sheriff Jensen Kade squeeze their way into her heart she is struck with the realization that there may be more for her than soccer.
Watching these two figure out life with a baby, dealing with the emotions of loss and missed opportunities, finding love along the way in each other and in friends that become family had me laughing and crying throughout the book.
I love everything Alexandra Hale writes. This is no exception.
I’ve been waiting for Jensen Kade’s story since he was briefly mentioned as the county sheriff in book 2 of the Clementine Creek series. And he was worth the wait. My favorite heroes are the quiet, teddy bears. And that fits Jensen perfectly. Too busy taking care of his community and his family and friends to even think about a relationship, he is completely blindsided when a ready made family shows up. But he falls hard and fast for the little girl he didn’t know he had. And for the guardian she came with, even with her objections.
Nessa Hart never thought of anything in her life beyond her soccer career. Her whole life has been with single minded determination to be the best soccer player. But when a sweet baby girl and Sheriff Jensen Kade squeeze their way into her heart she is struck with the realization that there may be more for her than soccer.
Watching these two figure out life with a baby, dealing with the emotions of loss and missed opportunities, finding love along the way in each other and in friends that become family had me laughing and crying throughout the book.
November 1, 2024
One of the Sweetest Books I have read in a while.
Jensen Kade is the Ultimate Book sweetheart and you will swoon reading about him Ladies. The Sheriff with the Big heart x
Nessa is a fantastic Professional athlete who plays Soccer for a living.
Her cousin names her as next of Kin when she goes into hospital to have her baby. Due to complications she doesn't survive and Nessa takes over the responsibility of caring for baby Remi.
She goes in search of the Baby Daddy and tracks Jensen down after a few weeks. After a DNA test it is confirmed that he is Remi's Dad.
Nessa brings Remi to Blackstone Falls to meet her Dad and drop her off to stay full-time with him. She also gets a job at the local College for a few months in her off season. The plan was to stay in a house off campus but Jensen persuaded her to take his spare room and to help him until she had to go back to playing Soccer with the Tennessee Tornadoes.
From there the sweetest love story begins. The Banter between Jensen and his friends is hilarious. The way Jensen and Nessa's relationship grows is just the best. The book has everything and you will really enjoy it!
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next in this series.
Jensen Kade is the Ultimate Book sweetheart and you will swoon reading about him Ladies. The Sheriff with the Big heart x
Nessa is a fantastic Professional athlete who plays Soccer for a living.
Her cousin names her as next of Kin when she goes into hospital to have her baby. Due to complications she doesn't survive and Nessa takes over the responsibility of caring for baby Remi.
She goes in search of the Baby Daddy and tracks Jensen down after a few weeks. After a DNA test it is confirmed that he is Remi's Dad.
Nessa brings Remi to Blackstone Falls to meet her Dad and drop her off to stay full-time with him. She also gets a job at the local College for a few months in her off season. The plan was to stay in a house off campus but Jensen persuaded her to take his spare room and to help him until she had to go back to playing Soccer with the Tennessee Tornadoes.
From there the sweetest love story begins. The Banter between Jensen and his friends is hilarious. The way Jensen and Nessa's relationship grows is just the best. The book has everything and you will really enjoy it!
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next in this series.
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