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Slippery Slopes #1
All Downhill From Here
I’m starting the new year in the wildest way I can imagine and nobody will stop me. Not even the hired muscle sent to bring me back down the mountain.
With a neon green bikini, loads of snacks, and minimal breaking and entering; I have everything I need for a sensational New Year’s plan that guarantees I'll no longer be overlooked by my hometown of Slippery Slopes.
There's only one obstacle. And he’s a big one.
Owen Campbell doesn’t scare me. Neither do his rippling muscles or intimidating stature. When he’s sent by his boss to investigate a possible break in, I do my best to avoid him and stick to my agenda. I’ve seen the softer side of this gentle giant and won’t be deterred. As the weather worsens, Owen insists we ride the old rickety tram back down the mountain to safety. He really only has himself to blame for what happens next.
We get stuck.
In the middle of a snowstorm, out of luck (but thankfully not junk food) Owen and I have to figure out how to survive the freezing night as things go from bad to worse. But as I learn more about the man who continues to take care of me, I find that we have more in common than our forced proximity. It's getting harder to resist him but how can I adjust my plans only to go back to a life of obscurity?
If only there was a way to keep warm through the long, frigid hours…
All Downhill From Here, a small town, forced proximity romcom is a feel good, low conflict, stand alone novel. If you are in the mood for a quick, lighthearted winter read with banter and spice, get your hot cocoa and fluffy socks and head down to the quirky town of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico.
With a neon green bikini, loads of snacks, and minimal breaking and entering; I have everything I need for a sensational New Year’s plan that guarantees I'll no longer be overlooked by my hometown of Slippery Slopes.
There's only one obstacle. And he’s a big one.
Owen Campbell doesn’t scare me. Neither do his rippling muscles or intimidating stature. When he’s sent by his boss to investigate a possible break in, I do my best to avoid him and stick to my agenda. I’ve seen the softer side of this gentle giant and won’t be deterred. As the weather worsens, Owen insists we ride the old rickety tram back down the mountain to safety. He really only has himself to blame for what happens next.
We get stuck.
In the middle of a snowstorm, out of luck (but thankfully not junk food) Owen and I have to figure out how to survive the freezing night as things go from bad to worse. But as I learn more about the man who continues to take care of me, I find that we have more in common than our forced proximity. It's getting harder to resist him but how can I adjust my plans only to go back to a life of obscurity?
If only there was a way to keep warm through the long, frigid hours…
All Downhill From Here, a small town, forced proximity romcom is a feel good, low conflict, stand alone novel. If you are in the mood for a quick, lighthearted winter read with banter and spice, get your hot cocoa and fluffy socks and head down to the quirky town of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2024
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Piper Sheldon
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Piper Sheldon writes Contemporary Romance and Paranormal Romance. Her books are a little funny, a lotta romantic, and with just a little twist of something more. She lives with her husband, daughter, and two needy dogs at home in the desert Southwest. She finds writing bios in the third person an extreme sport of awkwardness.
Piper Sheldon writes Contemporary Romance and Paranormal Romance. Her books are a little funny, a lotta romantic, and with just a little twist of something more. She lives with her husband, daughter, and two needy dogs at home in the desert Southwest. She finds writing bios in the third person an extreme sport of awkwardness.
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December 13, 2024This book had me cackling as I typed. Bee was such a wildcard, I never knew how she was going to react (rarely rationally) and Owen was the perfect balance for her. I love their sweet little love story <3
December 17, 2024
Bee is fed up of her hometown not noticing her. She feels invisible to everyone except her best friend and even he has his own life. She makes a spur of the moment decision to ski down the ski slope on New Years Morning in a neon green bikini and so breaks into the gift shop to spend the night before.
Enter Owen, the town’s muscle man, to come and retrieve and bring her back to the slimy owner of the gift shop to press charges. Except as soon as Owne sees who has broken in, he starts questioning his mission. Because he's never not noticed Bee, in fact he sees her very clearly.
I loved the dynamics between Owen and Bee. He’s never thought of her as invisible and she’s never thought of him as a hulking brute. When the ski lift breaks down they find themselves getting to know each other. Their banter is such good fun, neither one will let the other see their flaws, only the good in them. Owen just wants to be paid (for a good cause), Bee just needs validation that she’s not nobody.
When the power goes off in the ski lift and the temperature drops, they are forced to climb down the tower and find shelter in a nearby cabin where things get a LOT hotter. It was good to read and watch the two of them get closer, realising their feelings for each other.
I loved the cat cafe too and also Owen’s friend, Ivy. She was a wild card and so much fun.
Enter Owen, the town’s muscle man, to come and retrieve and bring her back to the slimy owner of the gift shop to press charges. Except as soon as Owne sees who has broken in, he starts questioning his mission. Because he's never not noticed Bee, in fact he sees her very clearly.
I loved the dynamics between Owen and Bee. He’s never thought of her as invisible and she’s never thought of him as a hulking brute. When the ski lift breaks down they find themselves getting to know each other. Their banter is such good fun, neither one will let the other see their flaws, only the good in them. Owen just wants to be paid (for a good cause), Bee just needs validation that she’s not nobody.
When the power goes off in the ski lift and the temperature drops, they are forced to climb down the tower and find shelter in a nearby cabin where things get a LOT hotter. It was good to read and watch the two of them get closer, realising their feelings for each other.
I loved the cat cafe too and also Owen’s friend, Ivy. She was a wild card and so much fun.
December 22, 2024
“His forehead was creased with stress that I wanted to smooth away with kisses. I wanted to be swept up into his lap and let him toss me around in any way he saw fit.”
My face still hurts from smiling and giggling at the zany fun of All Downhill From Here by Piper Sheldon. Bee Perkins is a one-of-a-kind, quirky, darling FMC who refuses to fade into obscurity. As she approaches 30, Bee is determined to ring in the new year with a bold act that will get her noticed by the people of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico. Owen Campbell has always been perceived as the brutish town muscle; with his imposing stature and soft spoken, broody demeanor, Owen has been boxed in for years. Until the night he gets stuck in a tram with a bubbly, stubborn, filterless pixie. I’m a smitten kitten for Owen and Bee; like kicking my feet squealing, can’t get over them. If you’re looking for a toasted marshmallow (a bit rough on the outside & gooey sweet at heart), protective, compassionate book husband and a beguiling, zany book bestie, you need Owen & Bee! Piper’s heartwarming and adorkable romcom reminds us that widespread notoriety is nothing compared to the genuine, passionate, soul-deep connection with one special person. I adore the town of Slippery Slopes and hope we get to visit again soon! Do yourself a favor and ring in the new year with All Downhill From Here!
My face still hurts from smiling and giggling at the zany fun of All Downhill From Here by Piper Sheldon. Bee Perkins is a one-of-a-kind, quirky, darling FMC who refuses to fade into obscurity. As she approaches 30, Bee is determined to ring in the new year with a bold act that will get her noticed by the people of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico. Owen Campbell has always been perceived as the brutish town muscle; with his imposing stature and soft spoken, broody demeanor, Owen has been boxed in for years. Until the night he gets stuck in a tram with a bubbly, stubborn, filterless pixie. I’m a smitten kitten for Owen and Bee; like kicking my feet squealing, can’t get over them. If you’re looking for a toasted marshmallow (a bit rough on the outside & gooey sweet at heart), protective, compassionate book husband and a beguiling, zany book bestie, you need Owen & Bee! Piper’s heartwarming and adorkable romcom reminds us that widespread notoriety is nothing compared to the genuine, passionate, soul-deep connection with one special person. I adore the town of Slippery Slopes and hope we get to visit again soon! Do yourself a favor and ring in the new year with All Downhill From Here!
December 3, 2024
Bee feels invisible. No one seems to notice her and she’s often treated like a tourist or newcomer in her own town. Her New Year’s resolution to make herself stand out comes to a screeching halt along with the mountain tram she’s riding. Now she’s trapped along with the man who foiled her plans.
All Downhill From Here is the first book in the Slippery Slopes series and it can be read as stand-alone. This book does contain open-door content. If you have read the Cozy Creek collaborative series there is also a brief mention of one of the characters.
This book was exactly what I needed. I could not put it down! It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with just the right amount of humor thrown in. Terraformative reference!! (Who wouldn’t want to spend their NYE binge watching the “Intrepid Trio”?) I love how Bee’s plan is simultaneously well thought out and chaotic. Owen is so calm and patient with Bee. He really balances her out.
The final chapter is so satisfying without giving away anything that happens in the next book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
All Downhill From Here is the first book in the Slippery Slopes series and it can be read as stand-alone. This book does contain open-door content. If you have read the Cozy Creek collaborative series there is also a brief mention of one of the characters.
This book was exactly what I needed. I could not put it down! It has the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with just the right amount of humor thrown in. Terraformative reference!! (Who wouldn’t want to spend their NYE binge watching the “Intrepid Trio”?) I love how Bee’s plan is simultaneously well thought out and chaotic. Owen is so calm and patient with Bee. He really balances her out.
The final chapter is so satisfying without giving away anything that happens in the next book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series in the future.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 6, 2025
Bee Perkins is done being invisible in her small town of Slippery Slopes, so she plans an unforgettable New Year’s stunt — skiing down the mountain in a neon green bikini. But when Owen Campbell, the town’s tough guy, shows up to stop her, their ride down takes a turn. Stuck on the ski tram as the storm rolls in, they just might realize they’re the only ones who’ve ever truly seen each other.
All Downhill from Here by Piper Sheldon is a fun mix of charm, humor, and swoony romance — and it all kicks off with one unforgettable New Year’s Eve. I fell head over heels for the town of Slippery Slopes and its quirky, lovable residents. Bee’s dorky, determined vibe? Adorable. Owen’s protective, soft-hearted toughness? Totally irresistible. And let’s not forget Ivy — Owen’s best friend — who legit had me laughing out loud!
The tension and chemistry while Bee and Owen were stuck on that ski lift were palpable. Their banter was even better. I was rooting for them from start to finish. This was my first book by Sheldon, but I’m already packing my bags for another trip to Slippery Slopes.
Read this book if you like:
-Small towns
-Forced proximity
-Snowed in
-Quirky characters
All Downhill from Here by Piper Sheldon is a fun mix of charm, humor, and swoony romance — and it all kicks off with one unforgettable New Year’s Eve. I fell head over heels for the town of Slippery Slopes and its quirky, lovable residents. Bee’s dorky, determined vibe? Adorable. Owen’s protective, soft-hearted toughness? Totally irresistible. And let’s not forget Ivy — Owen’s best friend — who legit had me laughing out loud!
The tension and chemistry while Bee and Owen were stuck on that ski lift were palpable. Their banter was even better. I was rooting for them from start to finish. This was my first book by Sheldon, but I’m already packing my bags for another trip to Slippery Slopes.
Read this book if you like:
-Small towns
-Forced proximity
-Snowed in
-Quirky characters
December 13, 2024
I loved this story…laughed my face off, had all the feels and fell in love with these two characters!
Piper brings so much humor, love, acceptance and joy to her stories. Owen and Bee are both holding onto some hidden feelings for one another and also do not feel seen.
By chance, these two are forced together, need to find a way to survive and end up sharing their secrets, feelings and fears with each other.
I love how Owen is so fiercely protective of Bee, wants to make her happy and is determined to keep her safe. His confidence grows so much throughout the story.
Bee is such a kind soul…she just want to be seen and developed a plan..unfortunately it comes crashing down. Turns out to be the best thing that ever happens to her because of Owen. Also, love how she grew so much throughout the story.
I know when I pick up one of Piper’s books I am going to be throughly entertained, feel so many emotions and fall in love with her characters.
A fun and fantastic read!!
Piper brings so much humor, love, acceptance and joy to her stories. Owen and Bee are both holding onto some hidden feelings for one another and also do not feel seen.
By chance, these two are forced together, need to find a way to survive and end up sharing their secrets, feelings and fears with each other.
I love how Owen is so fiercely protective of Bee, wants to make her happy and is determined to keep her safe. His confidence grows so much throughout the story.
Bee is such a kind soul…she just want to be seen and developed a plan..unfortunately it comes crashing down. Turns out to be the best thing that ever happens to her because of Owen. Also, love how she grew so much throughout the story.
I know when I pick up one of Piper’s books I am going to be throughly entertained, feel so many emotions and fall in love with her characters.
A fun and fantastic read!!
February 20, 2025
DNF by 20%
Just not my cup of tea. The constant reminder that the girl is quirky and weird just did it in for me. we get it. She’s odd. The constant character personality reminders throughout the first 25% of the book was completely unnecessary and made the read horrible.
Just not my cup of tea. The constant reminder that the girl is quirky and weird just did it in for me. we get it. She’s odd. The constant character personality reminders throughout the first 25% of the book was completely unnecessary and made the read horrible.
December 23, 2024
that was rough, the last 15% was the best part
December 13, 2024
Piper Sheldon again delivers a punchy, quippy romcom without being raunchy or over the top, bringing a brand of humor that really deserves a new sub-genre all of her own: like piperomcom. (It’s gonna catch) She writes a beautiful neurodivergent character like Bee, who is an underdog in an always the invisible person in the back of the church—never the bride—kind of way, and so likable and real that you root for her throughout the whole book. And then there’s Owen, whose exasperated responses to Bee turn tender and sweet—their relationship changes them for the better and watching them fall in love gives all the feels. The forced proximity in a tram, whilst in a snowstorm, then also in a cabin was romantic, hilarious, and real without being contrived. I loved the humor interspersed within the spicy scenes. And I loved finding Easter eggs from Piper’s earlier books! Overall this book is a hysterical, bingeable, forced proximity romcom that is perfect for a cold day, snuggled under a blanket over the holidays.
December 16, 2024
another paperback book buy from Piper needed now
✔️dual pov
✔️spice
✔️cinnamon roll mmc
✔️forced proximity
Another new fave book boyfriend and another paperback book buy from Piper needed now after reading this on kinds unlimited. Owennnnnn my beloved sweet sexy sensitive giant of a man. The book has it all swoon worthy leading man, literal laughing out loud, and the chemistry was chemistrying. I loved how they both healed each other and both always crushed on each other but neither knew for all those years.
✔️dual pov
✔️spice
✔️cinnamon roll mmc
✔️forced proximity
Another new fave book boyfriend and another paperback book buy from Piper needed now after reading this on kinds unlimited. Owennnnnn my beloved sweet sexy sensitive giant of a man. The book has it all swoon worthy leading man, literal laughing out loud, and the chemistry was chemistrying. I loved how they both healed each other and both always crushed on each other but neither knew for all those years.
December 12, 2024
What a great new series. Bee is such a quirky character who thinks no one knows she's alive. Owen thinks everyone has him labeled as trouble. When they get together it was immediate chemistry. They were made for one another. Owen can't understand why no one pays attention to Bee, and she doesn't understand why everyone is afraid of him. It's a funny and entertaining read with a great HEA. Looking forward to more in this series.
January 3, 2025
I loved Bee's personality, she really had me giggling! Got so giddy hoping for some dialogue with Claire and Levi, it made me so happy to know they were subtly in the story! This was such a fun new years story to read. Thank you, Piper! Cannot wait for the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️✨ (2.5/5 stars and that's being generous)
Unfortunately, this one didn’t hit the way I hoped it would.
Bee is determined to change her life and stop being invisible in her hometown, so she decides to do something big to make herself memorable. The problem is… none of it really makes sense. Her whole plan revolves around staying overnight in a shop at the top of the mountain to ski down in a bikini the next day, but I never fully understood why the overnight stay was necessary. Why not just go up the next day? Maybe the slopes were opening or something important was happening, but it was never clearly explained, which made the entire premise feel flimsy.
Then there’s the absurdity layered on top of it all. Between the guinea pigs, measurements being explained in GPs (still asking myself WTF that was), and Bee being aggressively quirky, it just became too much. I usually enjoy a fun, quirky FMC, but did we really need to be reminded of it constantly? It felt overdone to the point of annoyance.
Owen was another confusing piece for me. He’s described as this giant, intimidating presence that everyone in town is afraid of, yet somehow he’s also constantly bullied. Other than his size, we’re given very little backstory or explanation for why people see him as the “big bad wolf.” Even when he explains why he feels the way he does, he admits that no one else in town actually viewed the situation the same way he did, which just made it all feel even more disconnected.
All that to say, the book never really came together for me. It was silly in a way that didn’t work, and Bee was just too much for my taste. I’ve read Piper Sheldon before and really enjoyed her Cozy Creek standalone, so I stuck it out hoping this would get better, but the ridiculousness never stopped.
I’m mostly just glad this was a short read.
Unfortunately, this one didn’t hit the way I hoped it would.
Bee is determined to change her life and stop being invisible in her hometown, so she decides to do something big to make herself memorable. The problem is… none of it really makes sense. Her whole plan revolves around staying overnight in a shop at the top of the mountain to ski down in a bikini the next day, but I never fully understood why the overnight stay was necessary. Why not just go up the next day? Maybe the slopes were opening or something important was happening, but it was never clearly explained, which made the entire premise feel flimsy.
Then there’s the absurdity layered on top of it all. Between the guinea pigs, measurements being explained in GPs (still asking myself WTF that was), and Bee being aggressively quirky, it just became too much. I usually enjoy a fun, quirky FMC, but did we really need to be reminded of it constantly? It felt overdone to the point of annoyance.
Owen was another confusing piece for me. He’s described as this giant, intimidating presence that everyone in town is afraid of, yet somehow he’s also constantly bullied. Other than his size, we’re given very little backstory or explanation for why people see him as the “big bad wolf.” Even when he explains why he feels the way he does, he admits that no one else in town actually viewed the situation the same way he did, which just made it all feel even more disconnected.
All that to say, the book never really came together for me. It was silly in a way that didn’t work, and Bee was just too much for my taste. I’ve read Piper Sheldon before and really enjoyed her Cozy Creek standalone, so I stuck it out hoping this would get better, but the ridiculousness never stopped.
I’m mostly just glad this was a short read.
January 7, 2025
Owen and Bee’s story is a great start to this series!
Owen is a huge guy and almost everyone is afraid of him. He works for a man who owns most of Slippery Slopes, a town in New Mexico; security and any job he gives him. He also looks after one of his teachers (you will find out why when you read this book) who is in a home who he has become friends with. Bee works in a cat café. She also feels invisible and forgettable. It's New Year’s Eve and she’s going to change that; a new year and a new Bee. She takes the lift up the one ski slope the town has and she’s going to make a change. Owen’s boss sends him up the slope to find out why the security feed went down and he find Bee up there. He has to physically lift her over his shoulder to get her on the lift to take them down. After the halfway point, it’s all downhill from here. Oh, but they come to an abrupt stop. There’s an awful bad snowstorm out there, too. There is a cabin close by, but do they chance it? They would have to go down a ladder and jump from there and walk in this white out snow. These two characters don’t feel normal in their lives. It reminds of being misfits. Can they bond with one another? It’s a great love story with both of them having insecurities.
Owen is a huge guy and almost everyone is afraid of him. He works for a man who owns most of Slippery Slopes, a town in New Mexico; security and any job he gives him. He also looks after one of his teachers (you will find out why when you read this book) who is in a home who he has become friends with. Bee works in a cat café. She also feels invisible and forgettable. It's New Year’s Eve and she’s going to change that; a new year and a new Bee. She takes the lift up the one ski slope the town has and she’s going to make a change. Owen’s boss sends him up the slope to find out why the security feed went down and he find Bee up there. He has to physically lift her over his shoulder to get her on the lift to take them down. After the halfway point, it’s all downhill from here. Oh, but they come to an abrupt stop. There’s an awful bad snowstorm out there, too. There is a cabin close by, but do they chance it? They would have to go down a ladder and jump from there and walk in this white out snow. These two characters don’t feel normal in their lives. It reminds of being misfits. Can they bond with one another? It’s a great love story with both of them having insecurities.
December 19, 2024
Format - E ARC
Rating- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice- 🌶 🌶
Series- Slippery Slops #1
Troupes- Small town, Forced Proximity, stuck in a snow storm,
This is the New Years romance you didn’t know you needed.
Fall in love with Owen with Bee while they Dangle from a Mountain Tram in the middle of a snow storm. Cause I sure did!
I also fell in love with the Town on Slippery Slops! I can’t wait to go back!
Format - E ARC
Rating- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice- 🌶 🌶
Series- Slippery Slops #1
Troupes- Small town, Forced Proximity, stuck in a snow storm,
This is the New Years romance you didn’t know you needed.
Fall in love with Owen with Bee while they Dangle from a Mountain Tram in the middle of a snow storm. Cause I sure did!
I also fell in love with the Town on Slippery Slops! I can’t wait to go back!
Rating- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice- 🌶 🌶
Series- Slippery Slops #1
Troupes- Small town, Forced Proximity, stuck in a snow storm,
This is the New Years romance you didn’t know you needed.
Fall in love with Owen with Bee while they Dangle from a Mountain Tram in the middle of a snow storm. Cause I sure did!
I also fell in love with the Town on Slippery Slops! I can’t wait to go back!
Format - E ARC
Rating- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Spice- 🌶 🌶
Series- Slippery Slops #1
Troupes- Small town, Forced Proximity, stuck in a snow storm,
This is the New Years romance you didn’t know you needed.
Fall in love with Owen with Bee while they Dangle from a Mountain Tram in the middle of a snow storm. Cause I sure did!
I also fell in love with the Town on Slippery Slops! I can’t wait to go back!
December 6, 2024
Welcome to Slippery Slopes! A wonderful start to a new series. This book captures the feeling you get the week between Christmas and New Years when you plan what changes you want to make in your life. For Bee, her New Year's plans are to stop being invisible and stop living on the sidelines. When her plan to be infamous gets sidetracked by a snowstorm and Owen, high-jinxes ensue. Owen was typecasted a long time ago as the town oaf but not to Bee. These two are a breath of fresh air for one another. Owen SEES Bee and Bee knows Owen isn't a brute but a marshmallow. Loved reading these two balance out each others perceptions and find their person in each other. Plus, we have Ivy who is just chef's kiss. I cannot wait for the next book.
December 8, 2024
Piper Sheldon has become an auto buy author for me. All Downhill From Here was a delight to read and reinforces my previous statement. I was entertained the entire read & couldn’t believe how quickly I finished it. It reminded me of the best romcoms. Owen and Bee are characters you are rooting for. Owen is misunderstood and letting one moment in the past control his current life. He has such a big heart for those he loves. Bee thinks she is invisible to most of the town folks. One New Year’s Eve Bee decides to change how she is perceived and get noticed. Boy does she get noticed by Owen. One snowy night together will change their lives in ways they could never have imagined. Oh and there are cats, guinea pigs and a mystery too.
December 12, 2024
All Downhill from Here is an adorable story of two people who just want to be seen by someone for who they are.
Bee makes a "New Year, New Bee" plan which - in her opinion - would stop the townspeople of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico treating her as they always have: she's become invisible and people don't seem to remember her at all. When her plan goes awfully wrong she finds herself in quite a pickle with the town’s muscleman, Owen. But is there more to Owen that meets the eye - and what if Owen is one of the few people who really sees her, and always has..?
This was a fantastic and festive holiday romance - with alll the spice to boot - and a wonderful start to a new Piper Sheldon series!
Bee makes a "New Year, New Bee" plan which - in her opinion - would stop the townspeople of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico treating her as they always have: she's become invisible and people don't seem to remember her at all. When her plan goes awfully wrong she finds herself in quite a pickle with the town’s muscleman, Owen. But is there more to Owen that meets the eye - and what if Owen is one of the few people who really sees her, and always has..?
This was a fantastic and festive holiday romance - with alll the spice to boot - and a wonderful start to a new Piper Sheldon series!
December 23, 2024
I ADORED this story! So sweet, so funny, a quirky heroine, a cinnamon roll hero and low angst… an absolutely perfect book to cuddle up with on a chilly winter day!
Bee Perkins hatches a plan to start the new year off with a bang and finally be noticed and remembered in her little town of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico. Her plan hits a snag when she gets stuck halfway down the mountain in a snow storm with Owen Campbell, a bit of a hunky gentle giant.
And then The SPIDER!!! OMG!! I laughed so loud I scared the hubby ;)
This book will definitely be put in the reread rotation!!
-5+ Stars!!-
-Diane-
Bee Perkins hatches a plan to start the new year off with a bang and finally be noticed and remembered in her little town of Slippery Slopes, New Mexico. Her plan hits a snag when she gets stuck halfway down the mountain in a snow storm with Owen Campbell, a bit of a hunky gentle giant.
And then The SPIDER!!! OMG!! I laughed so loud I scared the hubby ;)
This book will definitely be put in the reread rotation!!
-5+ Stars!!-
-Diane-
January 4, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ (rounded up) Cute forced proximity rom com with quirky characters and a snow storm. This book is set on NYE while Bee is trying to make some changes in her life and Owen is just trying to survive his. It was a fun, quick read.
Highlights:
✨Small Town
✨Forced Proximity
✨Snowed In
✨Quirky Characters
Favorite Quote: “And I know other people’s perception of us can shape us more than we want or know or wish, so, if that’s the case, if you need a set of eyes to see yourself through, then you can borrow mine for a while. Because I think you are wonderful. Let yourself see you the way I see you.”
Highlights:
✨Small Town
✨Forced Proximity
✨Snowed In
✨Quirky Characters
Favorite Quote: “And I know other people’s perception of us can shape us more than we want or know or wish, so, if that’s the case, if you need a set of eyes to see yourself through, then you can borrow mine for a while. Because I think you are wonderful. Let yourself see you the way I see you.”
December 13, 2024
All Downhill From Here is a delightful holiday romance and a fantastic start to a new series. Set predominantly over a single New Year's Eve, it follows Bee, who’s tired of feeling invisible and decides to make her mark on the town with her "New Year, New Bee" plan. Things quickly go awry, and Owen, the town's enforcer, is sent to rein her in. But, of course, things don’t go as expected for Owen either, and soon, he and Bee are stuck together for the night.
As the evening unfolds, we get to know both Bee and Owen, discovering how they may have been misjudged by the townspeople. The story includes a few steamy scenes that fit perfectly with the narrative.
Owen’s sweet relationship with his former teacher, Lily, is a fun addition, with their banter providing some lighthearted moments. Overall, it’s a fun, festive read for the holiday season.
And on a side note, I loved the reference to Terraformative and Emma from the Unlucky in Love series!
As the evening unfolds, we get to know both Bee and Owen, discovering how they may have been misjudged by the townspeople. The story includes a few steamy scenes that fit perfectly with the narrative.
Owen’s sweet relationship with his former teacher, Lily, is a fun addition, with their banter providing some lighthearted moments. Overall, it’s a fun, festive read for the holiday season.
And on a side note, I loved the reference to Terraformative and Emma from the Unlucky in Love series!
December 14, 2024
This is an adorable snowed-in NYE romance. These two are so perfect for each other! Bee feels invisible in her hometown and goes to crazy lengths to feel seen, but Owen proves that he’s seen her along. Owen is the scary muscle of their small town, but Bee sees him for the gentle giant that he is.
This is a quick read with hilarious banter. These two get into shenanigans on top of hijinx, and you cannot help but laugh and root for them.
This is a quick read with hilarious banter. These two get into shenanigans on top of hijinx, and you cannot help but laugh and root for them.
December 16, 2024
Bee is well, Bee. I have never meet a character quite like her. She is completely out there but also unnoticed.
Owen however is not unnoticeable. He is a gentle giant (although everyone just thinks of him as a giant).
Their paths cross on NYE and boy does the shenanigans ensue!!!
The one issue I had was it felt a little rushed. Everything basically happens in a day.
But I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
Owen however is not unnoticeable. He is a gentle giant (although everyone just thinks of him as a giant).
Their paths cross on NYE and boy does the shenanigans ensue!!!
The one issue I had was it felt a little rushed. Everything basically happens in a day.
But I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
December 31, 2024
fine
Overall, the book was enjoyable, but the plot was predictable, with the usual proposal at the end. While I appreciate a good romance novel, this one failed to capture my heart and leave me eagerly anticipating the romantic moments. Owen and Bee were a great couple, and their chemistry was undeniable. However, the pacing felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting more time to savor their relationship.
Overall, the book was enjoyable, but the plot was predictable, with the usual proposal at the end. While I appreciate a good romance novel, this one failed to capture my heart and leave me eagerly anticipating the romantic moments. Owen and Bee were a great couple, and their chemistry was undeniable. However, the pacing felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting more time to savor their relationship.
January 11, 2025
A Cute New Year Romance
I'm not the biggest fan of Insta love, but forced proximity and the situation Bee and Owen found themselves in was pretty hilarious. This was a bit ridiculous in the set up of a quirky town, but I feel like it drew you in and it'll become even more enjoyable the next book in the series. I also enjoyed the the reference to the Cozy Creek series, even if we never saw any of those characters. Now if we could just get the story about the feral guinea pigs.
I'm not the biggest fan of Insta love, but forced proximity and the situation Bee and Owen found themselves in was pretty hilarious. This was a bit ridiculous in the set up of a quirky town, but I feel like it drew you in and it'll become even more enjoyable the next book in the series. I also enjoyed the the reference to the Cozy Creek series, even if we never saw any of those characters. Now if we could just get the story about the feral guinea pigs.
December 11, 2024
This was a quick fun read!
I love that it takes place around New Year’s Eve, I feel like this holiday doesn’t get enough attention!
Bee is quirky and unique, but so likable as a character. She just wants to be seen and not walk through life like she’s part of the background. Owen is just so happy to be in her orbit, with her constantly keeping him on his toes.
I love that it takes place around New Year’s Eve, I feel like this holiday doesn’t get enough attention!
Bee is quirky and unique, but so likable as a character. She just wants to be seen and not walk through life like she’s part of the background. Owen is just so happy to be in her orbit, with her constantly keeping him on his toes.
January 6, 2025
I ADORED this story! So sweet, so funny, a quirky heroine, a cinnamon roll hero and low angst… an absolutely perfect book to cuddle up with on a chilly winter day!
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January 20, 2025
A quick sweet romantic read! Perfect for a cold day. The entire book takes place in one day, but it even in a quick amount of time you fall in love with the main character Bee. She is quirky and fun and fabulous.
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March 1, 2025Cute story, quick read, a bit zany. I love Piper Sheldon’s writing. Her Scorned Women’s Society series is my favorite of all the Smartypants Romance books so definitely check those out if you haven’t already!
March 13, 2025
Cute fluffy lighthearted winter read.
I do think that this author is severely overestimating the shock value of skiing in a bikini in a small town (I may or may not be speaking from experience on this front)
I do think that this author is severely overestimating the shock value of skiing in a bikini in a small town (I may or may not be speaking from experience on this front)
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