Stranded

by Noelle Stevens

**Due to mature content, this story is not appropriate for readers under the age of 18. **

This ebook contains all four parts of the Stranded romance serial. It is approximately 110,000 words, which is the equivalent of 400 printed pages.

New college graduate Ashley Spencer has big plans. Now that she has her degree, she's ready to conquer the world, but while driving to a new city she gets caught in a blizzard. Not used to that kind of weather, and on an unfamiliar road, she slides off into a snowbank and gets stuck. Lucky for her, Colton Drake comes along and rescues her. The only trouble is, he's used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Ashley, but she's not so sure she wants him.

Stuck in his cabin until the blizzard ends, will they drive each other crazy--or will their forced confinement drive them into each other's arms?

363 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 26, 2014

Reviews

[PJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure I'm going to finish this, so I'm writing a mini-review:

Well, I finished it:
Ugh, this was kinda awful! Not so much because of the writing, but because Ashley is a nightmare. I know I should cut her a break because she's so damn young and immature. What's really bothering me is I can remember what it felt like to be that young and to fall HARD for someone I just met. So, I'm reading this peeking through my fingers, terrified at what she's going to do next.

--One big gripe is that she's so rude! She didn't say Thank You to Drake for everything he did for her.
--Another gripe is that she didn't LEAVE when Drake's GF showed up.
--Another gripe is that she walks into his house, which was horrifying.

All I can do is reiterate that Ashley is immature and the writing reflects that. I'm not sorry I finished it, but I really wouldn't recommend it.

[K B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best if series read continuously and in entirety.

**Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4
5 stars
I purchased the boxset Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4 by Christine Kersey writing as Noelle Stevens and this review was given freely.
This is an action packed and emotional four part rocky romance featuring new marketing college graduate Ashley and consultant business owner Colton Drake. A blizzard brings them together. Drakes protective nature saves Ashley from rape. His prior playboy ways come back to haunt them. Work stressors try to pull them apart but the ending is heartwarming and happy.

*Snowbound: book 1
5 stars
I purchased the book Snowbound in the boxset Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4 by Christine Kersey writing as Noelle Stevens and this review was given freely.
New Las Vegas college graduate and inexperienced winter driver Ashley becomes stranded alone with consulting business owner Drake in a blizzard in a cabin.
This first installment contains an action packed plot sprinkled with humor and Murphy's law, car trouble, an alpha male, a disgruntled girlfriend, near rape, and two people with a strong attraction with many setbacks. A good opener to the series.

*What I Want: book 2
5 stars
I purchased the book What I Want in the boxset Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4 by Christine Kersey writing as Noelle Stevens and this review was given freely.
Poignant at times but full of action and drama. Ashley finally makes it to Reno and her apartment with Emily but is torn between her feelings for Drake and the nice guy Emily sets her up with. Jealousy, a brief stint working with Drake, and misunderstandings finally lead towards a budding relationship and a return to the cabin.

*Ever After: book 3
5 stars
I purchased the book Ever After in the boxset Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4 by Christine Kersey writing as Noelle Stevens and this review was given freely.
Workplace temptations and Drakes' exes challenge Drake and Ashley's relationship resulting in doubt, jealousy and breakup. Conflict, drama, the well meaning involvement of Emily, and humor make this a well balanced and interesting piece with a happy ending.


*Love Me Forever: book 4
5 stars
I purchased the book Love Me Forever in the boxset Drake and Ashley: The Complete Story 1-4 by Christine Kersey writing as Noelle Stevens and this review was given freely.
Drama packed with a happy ending. Wedding planning, a surprise baby, and a new house lend stress to Drake and Ashley's lives but solidify them as a couple.

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read this book in the 4 installments. It is a very pleasant change of pace from all of the uber heavy stories with severely damaged main characters (not that I don't love those sometimes, too). The heroine possesses a sweet and kind of goofy charm, and the hero is refreshing - no "insta love" for him! Nicely done by Ms. Stevens.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a great book to read

[michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was good till I found out this ahole has a girlfriend wtf