Settlers Gate

by Casey Swan

Michelle is a mild-mannered librarian, still living with her parents in Des Moines at 35. Her only superpower is remembering synonyms for words, oh, and her prodigious memory. But a sense of adventure is stirring within her, and she moves to Settlers Gate in Colorado to become the senior librarian, and take on a completely new life.

From day one Gaius the ‘maintenance man’ at Fort Carson threatens to pull her into his world – and would that be a bad thing? The file in her mind labeled How To Be A Woman is disappointingly empty, especially after her experiences with Martin the Mistake. But will she grab these new opportunities and run with them, or not?

For those of you who know my wholesome romance, sweet romance, and cozy mystery books, please be aware that this is a contemporary romance. There is appropriate sexual content, though it is sensitively dealt with, and one of the main characters is badly injured in a mysterious accident. I don’t want to give too much away, but rest assured that I am a fan of happy endings.

266 pages, Paperback

Published October 20, 2024

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a really sweet story of romance and personal growth. I had originally given this a 4 star rating. However, I am not one who enjoys sensual materials, especially when it goes on for 4 or 5 pages. I totally skip it. I'll admit there was only one such episode, but I don't feel it was at all necessary for the storyline, so I dropped my rating to 3 stars. There was another incident and it was much shorter, but I still don't think it was necessary for the storyline. Other than that, it was a good story with good twists and turns that made for a good story.

[Haney Hayes Promotions · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a heartwarming and romantic tale that will captivate readers who crave a sweet and wholesome love story, a dash of small-town charm, and a heroine's journey of self-discovery and growth, making it a perfect fit for fans of contemporary romance and cozy fiction.