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A Brookhollow Story #3
Falling for Leigh
Can she be his cure for writer's block?
For New York novelist Logan Walters, falling for the girl next door was more than a cliché. It was a calamity! If Leigh Norris hadn't been so attractive, and hadn't been hammering relentlessly while he was trying to write, Logan would never have ascended her rickety ladder in a misguided mix of gallantry and frustration. And he wouldn't have a broken wrist or a guilty new assistant who can't type. Clearly, his escape to the Brookhollow B and B was not going to be the quiet, idyllic retreat he needed to finish his overdue manuscript. But it was fast becoming much more interesting than expected…
For New York novelist Logan Walters, falling for the girl next door was more than a cliché. It was a calamity! If Leigh Norris hadn't been so attractive, and hadn't been hammering relentlessly while he was trying to write, Logan would never have ascended her rickety ladder in a misguided mix of gallantry and frustration. And he wouldn't have a broken wrist or a guilty new assistant who can't type. Clearly, his escape to the Brookhollow B and B was not going to be the quiet, idyllic retreat he needed to finish his overdue manuscript. But it was fast becoming much more interesting than expected…
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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Jennifer Snow
73 books691 followersJennifer Snow is an award-winning, USA Bestselling author. Her publishing credits include a six book small town, Brookhollow series published through Harlequin Heartwarming, her MMA sports romance series Beyond the Cage is published through Berkley/NAL Intermix, her Colorado Ice series with Grand Central and her Wild River & Wild Coast series published with HQN. She also writes thrillers under J.M. Winchester and screenplays with 13 produced rom-coms for UPTV, Hallmark, BET+, QVC+ and more. Her upcoming speculative rom-com is releasing through Canary Street Press in Sept 2024.
More information can be found at www.jennifersnowauthor.com
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January 31, 2015
Falling for Leigh is book #3 in the series, A Brookhollow Story, by Jennifer Snow.
Nothing has gone according to plan for Leigh Norris. By now she had thought she’d still be married and have a bunch of kids. But that just hasn’t worked out. Her husband divorced her four years ago because she can’t have children. But she loves kids so she runs her own successful daycare out of her home. It’s on the day she finally decides to hang up her daycare sign that she gets to meet a guest of the Bed and Breakfast that is next door, Logan Walters.
Logan is a famous mystery author. The first four books of his six book series were highly successful. The fifth book is written and now he is trying to write the sixth and final book in the series. The problem is he has a huge case of writer’s block. So he is escaping the noisy streets of New York for the peace and quiet of Brookhollow to try to find inspiration. Well, it would be peace and quiet if the neighbor would stop pounding on her house. So he storms over there and finds Leigh on a rickety old ladder, barely holding on, trying to hang her sign. He figures the only way to quiet her down so he can get some work done is to do it himself. So up the ladder he goes, and down he falls and breaks his wrist.
Now how is he going to write and meet his deadline that is fast closing in? Leigh agrees to be his typist in the evenings after her daycare children leave. What starts as a working relationship soon develops into friendship as they continue to spend time together and maybe even more. This is definitely not something that could ever go any further, though. Leigh’s place is here in Brookhollow. Her Grandmother, her friends, her business and her plans for her future are all here. Logan has his own reasons for needing to finish this book and go home. His own future happiness is hanging in the balance. Could he ever expect Leigh to give everything up to come with him? The longer he is in Brookhollow, though, the more he falls in love with the beautiful little town. He gets to know the residents, helps them even. Is it this town or is it the beautiful daycare worker that makes this place feel so much like it could be home?
As Logan and Leigh work through the book, Logan comes up against his block. He just can’t seem to get the ending right. So together they work through it. They spend time together outside of writing to try to ease the strain on Logan. And Leigh might just have some ideas of her own about the way Logan is bringing the series to its conclusion.
This was such a wonderful story about two people whose childhoods were completely different, one very unhappy, and one very unconventional. They both yearned for the same thing, though, family, stability, children and love. Could it be possible that they might find these things together? Or are their lives just too different? I have so enjoyed this entire series. Jennifer’s characters are so easy to fall in love with. This book will most definitely leave you with a smile on your face and a warm heart.
December 11, 2023
Falling For Leigh was the first book I had the pleasure of encountering from the Brookhollow Series. I had the pleasure of receiving a copy from Jennifer with some kick-butt swag. Romance books are not usually my go-to for picking a book up, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this one. The great thing about it is that it worked as a standalone; there wasn't any feeling of "missing out" on the part of the story, having not read Books 1 or 2. However, I will check out more of this series that Jennifer Snow created.
I was thoroughly sucked into the Brookhollow Setting and loved the realistic characters from Snow. Leigh was a wonderful "real woman" character who dealt with many realistic issues that can be seen in the world around us. At first, Logan seemed a bit pompish, but he came to life as a genuine person, and I found myself rooting for things to work out between them. Definitely worth the read!
Solid 5 Stars
I was thoroughly sucked into the Brookhollow Setting and loved the realistic characters from Snow. Leigh was a wonderful "real woman" character who dealt with many realistic issues that can be seen in the world around us. At first, Logan seemed a bit pompish, but he came to life as a genuine person, and I found myself rooting for things to work out between them. Definitely worth the read!
Solid 5 Stars
September 3, 2014
You’ve heard the saying “you had me at hello”? Well, Jennifer Snow is a fabulous writer who touched my heart last Christmas when I read The Trouble with Mistletoe. I was upset I hadn’t heart of Snow sooner – her storyline could easily be made into a Hallmark Channel Movie and her books are well written, well edited, and they definitely warm the heart!
When I read the book description for Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story). I realized Snow had done it again. New York novelist Logan Walters falls for the girl next door to the Brookhollow B and B, he has a new assistant who can’t type, and his manuscript is overdue. I didn’t need to hear another word, I was hooked and had to get my hands on Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story). Before I tell you too much, I have to say a sincere thank you to Jennifer Snow for sharing her time and talents with yet another heartwarming tale!
Brookhollow is the most ideal setting for a romance. A small town with interesting characters so well written by Snow you feel you’ve lived in Brookhollow yourself (or at least spent the summer there)! Snow adds just enough detail to help you fall in love with the setting as well as the characters. There’s a heated gazebo, family owned bakery, noisy daycares, antique furniture filled bed and breakfasts, and of course a rickety ladder for Logan Walters to fall from!
The characters in Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story) are completely believable. As you read about a divorcee who struggled with fertility who feels alone and unlovable you can likely replace that character with someone in your own life. There’s a busy mom just trying to enjoy her children while keeping them safe – again…insert any number of your friends into that character description as well. I truly appreciate the reality and honesty Snow uses in her stories. It makes the story come alive for me. I would definitely recommend any of Snow’s books and I certainly hope the Hallmark Movie Channel catches on someday soon and turns one of these sensational romances into a movie (I’ll be the first one on the couch with a glass of wine and bowl of popcorn)!
When I read the book description for Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story). I realized Snow had done it again. New York novelist Logan Walters falls for the girl next door to the Brookhollow B and B, he has a new assistant who can’t type, and his manuscript is overdue. I didn’t need to hear another word, I was hooked and had to get my hands on Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story). Before I tell you too much, I have to say a sincere thank you to Jennifer Snow for sharing her time and talents with yet another heartwarming tale!
Brookhollow is the most ideal setting for a romance. A small town with interesting characters so well written by Snow you feel you’ve lived in Brookhollow yourself (or at least spent the summer there)! Snow adds just enough detail to help you fall in love with the setting as well as the characters. There’s a heated gazebo, family owned bakery, noisy daycares, antique furniture filled bed and breakfasts, and of course a rickety ladder for Logan Walters to fall from!
The characters in Falling for Leigh (a Brookhollow Story) are completely believable. As you read about a divorcee who struggled with fertility who feels alone and unlovable you can likely replace that character with someone in your own life. There’s a busy mom just trying to enjoy her children while keeping them safe – again…insert any number of your friends into that character description as well. I truly appreciate the reality and honesty Snow uses in her stories. It makes the story come alive for me. I would definitely recommend any of Snow’s books and I certainly hope the Hallmark Movie Channel catches on someday soon and turns one of these sensational romances into a movie (I’ll be the first one on the couch with a glass of wine and bowl of popcorn)!
July 8, 2015
Originally published on Tales to Tide You Over
Falling for Leigh is a lovely story about two people old enough to have complications in their lives from past relationships and thwarted hopes. Neither comes from a traditional upbringing and both want a family, but their plans are very different.
Leigh intends to adopt after she’s proved incapable of carrying a child to term, the heartbreak of that discovery having broken up her marriage to her childhood sweetheart. Logan had an unexpected child with a girlfriend and has been her primary parent, but all of a sudden he’s facing losing custody of his daughter because his now ex-girlfriend wants to move across the country.
Neither path is straightforward. The steps required for each plan may make any new relationship impossible, especially with Leigh firmly tied to her home town and Logan ready to hop a plane to California if that’s what it takes to stay in his daughter’s life.
It’s an odd story because, while they fall in love on the page, there is not much denial of their state either to themselves or to each other. They face the fact that outside forces mean their attraction, no matter how strong, is impossible and attempt to maintain their distances to minimize the inevitable heartbreak. They have no delusions, no willingness to pretend the outside world doesn’t exist, but at the same time, they hold out hope for the rare chance that they might possibly work. This offers a poignant tension because I wasn’t able to root for them with a clean conscience since other lives hung in the balance.
Another important aspect is the leading man’s profession. Logan is a writer who comes to the small town for distraction-free writing. It doesn’t quite work out that way as the title takes a literal turn in the very beginning. I am a writer myself, so I’m nervous about portrayals as they often don’t ring true. Logan seemed a bit stereotypical at first but when we learn what is driving him and see him interact with the world, the obvious answers no longer match. He turns out less of a stereotype than a writer desperate to complete his book for all sorts of very solid reasons.
Falling for Leigh offers many poignant moments, some chuckles, and a rich story with interesting characters (some only on the page for a moment but that’s all they need). I enjoyed this one a lot, especially once I connected with Logan and let my doubts about his profession fade away.
This was my first Harlequin Heartwarming story (a sweet rather than sensual romance) and I’ll be keeping an eye out for more titles in the imprint.
P.S. I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Falling for Leigh is a lovely story about two people old enough to have complications in their lives from past relationships and thwarted hopes. Neither comes from a traditional upbringing and both want a family, but their plans are very different.
Leigh intends to adopt after she’s proved incapable of carrying a child to term, the heartbreak of that discovery having broken up her marriage to her childhood sweetheart. Logan had an unexpected child with a girlfriend and has been her primary parent, but all of a sudden he’s facing losing custody of his daughter because his now ex-girlfriend wants to move across the country.
Neither path is straightforward. The steps required for each plan may make any new relationship impossible, especially with Leigh firmly tied to her home town and Logan ready to hop a plane to California if that’s what it takes to stay in his daughter’s life.
It’s an odd story because, while they fall in love on the page, there is not much denial of their state either to themselves or to each other. They face the fact that outside forces mean their attraction, no matter how strong, is impossible and attempt to maintain their distances to minimize the inevitable heartbreak. They have no delusions, no willingness to pretend the outside world doesn’t exist, but at the same time, they hold out hope for the rare chance that they might possibly work. This offers a poignant tension because I wasn’t able to root for them with a clean conscience since other lives hung in the balance.
Another important aspect is the leading man’s profession. Logan is a writer who comes to the small town for distraction-free writing. It doesn’t quite work out that way as the title takes a literal turn in the very beginning. I am a writer myself, so I’m nervous about portrayals as they often don’t ring true. Logan seemed a bit stereotypical at first but when we learn what is driving him and see him interact with the world, the obvious answers no longer match. He turns out less of a stereotype than a writer desperate to complete his book for all sorts of very solid reasons.
Falling for Leigh offers many poignant moments, some chuckles, and a rich story with interesting characters (some only on the page for a moment but that’s all they need). I enjoyed this one a lot, especially once I connected with Logan and let my doubts about his profession fade away.
This was my first Harlequin Heartwarming story (a sweet rather than sensual romance) and I’ll be keeping an eye out for more titles in the imprint.
P.S. I received this title from the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
March 12, 2015
All Logan Walters wants to do is finish his book. Is that too much to ask? He finds a nice bed and breakfast in the quiet town of Brookhollow to do just that. But he can’t think straight with the noisy children running up and down the hall and that incessant pounding coming from next door. Not being able to take the distraction, he marches over to ask the offender to cease her hammering. After a brief conversation with the beautiful woman next door, he saves her from falling off her rickety ladder, then leaves with a broken wrist for his trouble.
Leigh Norris loves kids. So much so that she operates her own daycare. Having tried and failed to have children of her own, she gives love to the children she cares for. When the grumpy author from the B & B next door breaks his wrist while saving her from a fall, she offers to help Logan by typing the rest of his book.
These two have a rocky start. Logan is resentful that he needs help and Leigh has her own tender feelings with an ex-husband and his very pregnant wife. While Logan and Leigh work together, they start becoming more in sync. They both have the same goals…a family, but in order to achieve them, their lives would take them in different directions.
Logan’s needs to gain custody of his daughter or move out to California to live closer to her. Leigh wants nothing more than to adopt a baby and raise him or her in Brookhollow.
What I liked best about this story is that Logan and Leigh had to work for their relationship. It was complicated and sometimes messy with life’s problems. They had to make some tough decisions and the happily ever after did not come without some tears.
The infertility story line was especially touching. I really felt for Leigh and her struggle to come to terms with the fact she would not be able to carry a pregnancy to full term. Logan started as a self-absorbed writer but ended up as a swoon worthy hero.
I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a strong romance with lots of heart!
Leigh Norris loves kids. So much so that she operates her own daycare. Having tried and failed to have children of her own, she gives love to the children she cares for. When the grumpy author from the B & B next door breaks his wrist while saving her from a fall, she offers to help Logan by typing the rest of his book.
These two have a rocky start. Logan is resentful that he needs help and Leigh has her own tender feelings with an ex-husband and his very pregnant wife. While Logan and Leigh work together, they start becoming more in sync. They both have the same goals…a family, but in order to achieve them, their lives would take them in different directions.
Logan’s needs to gain custody of his daughter or move out to California to live closer to her. Leigh wants nothing more than to adopt a baby and raise him or her in Brookhollow.
What I liked best about this story is that Logan and Leigh had to work for their relationship. It was complicated and sometimes messy with life’s problems. They had to make some tough decisions and the happily ever after did not come without some tears.
The infertility story line was especially touching. I really felt for Leigh and her struggle to come to terms with the fact she would not be able to carry a pregnancy to full term. Logan started as a self-absorbed writer but ended up as a swoon worthy hero.
I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a strong romance with lots of heart!
September 15, 2014
This review and more on So Bookalicious
I’ve read What A Girl Wants in the Brookhollow series and I immensely enjoyed it. And again Jennifer Snow managed to write a wonderful story. All the people that live in Brookhollow are so easily to love, I would want to befriend all of them.
The first time we get to meet Logan Walters, he doesn’t seem like a guy anybody would like. He’s grumpy and annoyed by the smallest things. But when you get to know his situation and his background you can’t do anything else than feel sympathy for him. After he is forced to ask help from Leigh in order to finish his book we finally get to know the real him. And I can say that I liked what I saw.
Leigh is a divorced woman with a big wish for a child. She owns a daycare out of her house, to the annoyance of Logan, since his room is located next to it. Leigh is a great woman, she’s strong, independent and she goes after what she wants. She has had a hard couple of years and even when I don’t know how it must feel Jennifer made the story so real that you could feel her pain.
The encounters between Logan and Leigh were perfect. They were spread throughout the story. And I kept eagerly turning the pages to find out what there next encounter would be. It was lovely to see how their feelings for each other changed and evolved.
I really like the small town feeling of the book. Everyone might know everything about everyone and nothing can be kept a secret but at the same time it feels like you have one big family. So I can completely understand why Logan felt so at home in Brookhollow.
I can’t wait to meet more people of Brookhollow. And hopefully I will catch a glimpse of Logan and Leigh in the following books.
I’ve read What A Girl Wants in the Brookhollow series and I immensely enjoyed it. And again Jennifer Snow managed to write a wonderful story. All the people that live in Brookhollow are so easily to love, I would want to befriend all of them.
The first time we get to meet Logan Walters, he doesn’t seem like a guy anybody would like. He’s grumpy and annoyed by the smallest things. But when you get to know his situation and his background you can’t do anything else than feel sympathy for him. After he is forced to ask help from Leigh in order to finish his book we finally get to know the real him. And I can say that I liked what I saw.
Leigh is a divorced woman with a big wish for a child. She owns a daycare out of her house, to the annoyance of Logan, since his room is located next to it. Leigh is a great woman, she’s strong, independent and she goes after what she wants. She has had a hard couple of years and even when I don’t know how it must feel Jennifer made the story so real that you could feel her pain.
The encounters between Logan and Leigh were perfect. They were spread throughout the story. And I kept eagerly turning the pages to find out what there next encounter would be. It was lovely to see how their feelings for each other changed and evolved.
I really like the small town feeling of the book. Everyone might know everything about everyone and nothing can be kept a secret but at the same time it feels like you have one big family. So I can completely understand why Logan felt so at home in Brookhollow.
I can’t wait to meet more people of Brookhollow. And hopefully I will catch a glimpse of Logan and Leigh in the following books.
September 8, 2014
4.5 stars!!
I've read the previous titles in the Brookhollow series, but this one is by far my favorite!
After Logan struggles to write and put out the next book in his bestselling series, he travels to Brookhollow for some quiet writing time to help cure his writers block. Suffice to say, it doesn't happen. The quiet he seeks is shattered by a woman making a bit of noise and Logan falls for her- umm, quite literally! Leigh feels terrible about what happened and she suddenly becomes his new typist.
Logan doesn't want to fall for anyone. He just wants his book done and to hopefully make his comeback. But somehow, Leigh gets under his skin. She helps him type his book out, but she also inspired new scenes and things in the story he'd never thought of before. Logan also makes a big impression on the people of this town without realizing it.
Leigh is a sweetheart! She's dealing with her feelings from a recent divorce and of course it's a small town so she runs into her ex and his new happy family all the time. Leigh is hoping to make a big change in her life, something that she's been yearning for.
There's a few times in the story I shed some tears because of the emotions and things Leigh went through. I love the way she and Logan fell in love. It's a slow and steady process, but the way she helps with his book and draws feelings out of him that neither of them expected put a smile on my face. The ending is perfect and works out well for the both of them which made me cheer out loud!
Jennifer Snow weaves another sweet and funny small town romance. I love Brookhollow, it's one of my favorite small towns to revisit over and over again! Can't wait for the next story!
I've read the previous titles in the Brookhollow series, but this one is by far my favorite!
After Logan struggles to write and put out the next book in his bestselling series, he travels to Brookhollow for some quiet writing time to help cure his writers block. Suffice to say, it doesn't happen. The quiet he seeks is shattered by a woman making a bit of noise and Logan falls for her- umm, quite literally! Leigh feels terrible about what happened and she suddenly becomes his new typist.
Logan doesn't want to fall for anyone. He just wants his book done and to hopefully make his comeback. But somehow, Leigh gets under his skin. She helps him type his book out, but she also inspired new scenes and things in the story he'd never thought of before. Logan also makes a big impression on the people of this town without realizing it.
Leigh is a sweetheart! She's dealing with her feelings from a recent divorce and of course it's a small town so she runs into her ex and his new happy family all the time. Leigh is hoping to make a big change in her life, something that she's been yearning for.
There's a few times in the story I shed some tears because of the emotions and things Leigh went through. I love the way she and Logan fell in love. It's a slow and steady process, but the way she helps with his book and draws feelings out of him that neither of them expected put a smile on my face. The ending is perfect and works out well for the both of them which made me cheer out loud!
Jennifer Snow weaves another sweet and funny small town romance. I love Brookhollow, it's one of my favorite small towns to revisit over and over again! Can't wait for the next story!
September 1, 2014
**3.5 Fiery Hearts!**
*I received an ARC of this book free from NetGalley on behalf of Harlequin Heartwarming in exchange for an honest review*
Leigh hasn’t always had the happiest life. Her ex-husband left her after ten years of marriage because she was unable to give him the family he wanted and now his new wife wants her to watch their kids. Either that woman was completely clueless or she had some major nerve. Talk about pouring salt into a wound. I don’t care if Leigh has the only daycare in town, that woman was crazy to even think about asking her.
Logan was on the verge of losing everything. He’d already lost his girlfriend, now he might be losing his daughter, and there was absolutely no way he’d make the deadline on his book if he couldn’t get past the writer’s block that was plaguing him. He left the city to get a little piece and quite, but his moodiness was wearing on everyone around him, and ultimately led to his unfortunate accident.
Logan was forced to ask for help. Leigh was guilted into helping. Neither could have foreseen what would develop between them as their time together increased.
Falling for Leigh is a sweet romance with moments that pull on your heartstrings and leave tears in your eyes.
The only issue I had was that every time I would get pulled into the story it would jump forward, leaving me wondering what happened. I felt like I kept getting dropped. It was utterly frustrating.
My Favorite Moments: Every time Logan wanted to hit Neil, it brought a smile to my face. I loved how he always defended her…even in the smallest of gestures.
*I received an ARC of this book free from NetGalley on behalf of Harlequin Heartwarming in exchange for an honest review*
Leigh hasn’t always had the happiest life. Her ex-husband left her after ten years of marriage because she was unable to give him the family he wanted and now his new wife wants her to watch their kids. Either that woman was completely clueless or she had some major nerve. Talk about pouring salt into a wound. I don’t care if Leigh has the only daycare in town, that woman was crazy to even think about asking her.
Logan was on the verge of losing everything. He’d already lost his girlfriend, now he might be losing his daughter, and there was absolutely no way he’d make the deadline on his book if he couldn’t get past the writer’s block that was plaguing him. He left the city to get a little piece and quite, but his moodiness was wearing on everyone around him, and ultimately led to his unfortunate accident.
Logan was forced to ask for help. Leigh was guilted into helping. Neither could have foreseen what would develop between them as their time together increased.
Falling for Leigh is a sweet romance with moments that pull on your heartstrings and leave tears in your eyes.
The only issue I had was that every time I would get pulled into the story it would jump forward, leaving me wondering what happened. I felt like I kept getting dropped. It was utterly frustrating.
My Favorite Moments: Every time Logan wanted to hit Neil, it brought a smile to my face. I loved how he always defended her…even in the smallest of gestures.
September 19, 2014
Book provided in exchange for honest review.
When I read the synopsis, i thought this was going to be a romantic comedy story, but instead this is a book about finding love when and where you least expect it, and what would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be with the person you've fallen in love with?
What I liked about this story is that the main characters aren't twentysomethings, they're both in their late 30s, and they've each got their own personal issues to deal that you'd find in everyday society, so that made the story a bit more interesting and realistic.
What didn't work for me was the fact that we didn't get the chance to really experience the developing feelings Leigh and Logan have for each other; they basically go from Leigh helping Logan after his injury to them sharing confidences with each other that no one else really knows about, but we don't get to see them falling in love. Another thing that bothered me was how quickly Logan wanting Leigh to just pick up and move out to L.A. if his legal issue didn't work in his favor; even though they'd only known each other for about 2.5 weeks. Who can make that type of decision after knowing someone less that month.
The story could have been predictable if everything worked out in both Leigh's and Logan's favor, but I liked the way the author decided to handle it, and I found it easy to feel the pain one of them suffered after learning the decision that had been made (but you'll have to read the book to find out who and what I'm referring to).
When I read the synopsis, i thought this was going to be a romantic comedy story, but instead this is a book about finding love when and where you least expect it, and what would you be willing to sacrifice in order to be with the person you've fallen in love with?
What I liked about this story is that the main characters aren't twentysomethings, they're both in their late 30s, and they've each got their own personal issues to deal that you'd find in everyday society, so that made the story a bit more interesting and realistic.
What didn't work for me was the fact that we didn't get the chance to really experience the developing feelings Leigh and Logan have for each other; they basically go from Leigh helping Logan after his injury to them sharing confidences with each other that no one else really knows about, but we don't get to see them falling in love. Another thing that bothered me was how quickly Logan wanting Leigh to just pick up and move out to L.A. if his legal issue didn't work in his favor; even though they'd only known each other for about 2.5 weeks. Who can make that type of decision after knowing someone less that month.
The story could have been predictable if everything worked out in both Leigh's and Logan's favor, but I liked the way the author decided to handle it, and I found it easy to feel the pain one of them suffered after learning the decision that had been made (but you'll have to read the book to find out who and what I'm referring to).
December 18, 2014
Received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
How It Made Me Feel:
What a great, heartwarming and sweet story! The storyline, plot, and scenery was absolutely wonderful and set up the book for wonderful and easy reading. Logan, 'rewarded' for his help in trying to hang a sign, ends up with a broken wrist and only a few weeks for his novel to get to the publisher. What a recipe for disaster! Luckily for Logan, Leigh is there to help, albeit somewhat awkwardly and very slowly. Their love story is one of mistakes, sweet encounters, and quiet moments, paired with the coming fall and an array of wonderfully thought out characters. I loved reading this book and I can't wait to continue on in the series! Leigh was an easy character to like right from the start. Logan was not quite as agreeable, but I have to admit that he did, in fact, grow on me.
What I Thought Worked:
I LOVED the setting in Brookhollow and the fall season. It made it that much more real for me and I easily got lost in the pages. The characters that lived in Brookhollow were so welcoming, true, and easy going, I felt like I was right back in a small town.
Why It Got That Rating:
I truely loved the book. I didn't want it to end and I fell in love with Logan along with Leigh. I loved their relationship and how they were with each other and I really loved the small town feel I experienced when reading it.
How It Made Me Feel:
What a great, heartwarming and sweet story! The storyline, plot, and scenery was absolutely wonderful and set up the book for wonderful and easy reading. Logan, 'rewarded' for his help in trying to hang a sign, ends up with a broken wrist and only a few weeks for his novel to get to the publisher. What a recipe for disaster! Luckily for Logan, Leigh is there to help, albeit somewhat awkwardly and very slowly. Their love story is one of mistakes, sweet encounters, and quiet moments, paired with the coming fall and an array of wonderfully thought out characters. I loved reading this book and I can't wait to continue on in the series! Leigh was an easy character to like right from the start. Logan was not quite as agreeable, but I have to admit that he did, in fact, grow on me.
What I Thought Worked:
I LOVED the setting in Brookhollow and the fall season. It made it that much more real for me and I easily got lost in the pages. The characters that lived in Brookhollow were so welcoming, true, and easy going, I felt like I was right back in a small town.
Why It Got That Rating:
I truely loved the book. I didn't want it to end and I fell in love with Logan along with Leigh. I loved their relationship and how they were with each other and I really loved the small town feel I experienced when reading it.
August 11, 2014
That's it! I'm moving to Brookhollow!
True to form, this book by Jennifer Snow is truly heartwarming. This is the second book I have read of the Brookhollow story set, and I have loved both of them! Every character, major or minor, is someone who I would want to be friends with.
While the characters are wonderful to read, the conflict written into this story is pretty intense. Leigh's struggle to achieve that which she had wanted most in her life is quire emotional. While (thankfully) I have never experienced Leigh's situation, Jennifer did a great job of making it so easy to empathize with Leigh.
Logan has a little bit of an edge to him, which was a nice addition to the story. The injection of characters like him makes the story more believable, and a nice contrast to the more wholesome surroundings.
The interactions between Leigh and Logan were spread out perfectly throughout the story. I eagerly turned the pages, so excited to see their next encounter and how their feelings for each other evolved.
Jennifer threw in a few twists that I was NOT expecting, especially towards the end. Speaking of endings, this one definitely left me smiling and looking forward to, hopefully, another glimpse into the lives of more Brookhollow residents!
***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review***
True to form, this book by Jennifer Snow is truly heartwarming. This is the second book I have read of the Brookhollow story set, and I have loved both of them! Every character, major or minor, is someone who I would want to be friends with.
While the characters are wonderful to read, the conflict written into this story is pretty intense. Leigh's struggle to achieve that which she had wanted most in her life is quire emotional. While (thankfully) I have never experienced Leigh's situation, Jennifer did a great job of making it so easy to empathize with Leigh.
Logan has a little bit of an edge to him, which was a nice addition to the story. The injection of characters like him makes the story more believable, and a nice contrast to the more wholesome surroundings.
The interactions between Leigh and Logan were spread out perfectly throughout the story. I eagerly turned the pages, so excited to see their next encounter and how their feelings for each other evolved.
Jennifer threw in a few twists that I was NOT expecting, especially towards the end. Speaking of endings, this one definitely left me smiling and looking forward to, hopefully, another glimpse into the lives of more Brookhollow residents!
***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review***
August 19, 2014
4 STARS
Good story. At first look Logan Walters does not sound like a guy you would like. Then you saw his other side.
Logan Walters is a writer with writers block. He came to a small town to try and get his book done. He is frustrated with maybe loose his daughter. He had joint custody but his ex has moved his daughter to Hollywood. He ends up breaking his hand by helping Leigh Norris.
Leigh Norris is divorced. She owns a daycare out of her house. She wants to adopt a baby since she can't have children. She feels guilty for knocking Logan off her ladder. So she is helping him type his notes after her day care is closed.
I liked the small town feeling of the book. Logan was made to feel like he could belong there fast. He had some fans in town. Leigh had never heard of him before. I loved the town. This is the first book in this series that I have read.
I cared for these characters, I laughed and cried with them. I would read more about Brookhollow and see these characters again.
This is a fast emotional clean romance. I did not put the book down till I had finished.
I was given this ebook to read by Net Galley and Harlequin. I agreed to give honest review about the book.
Good story. At first look Logan Walters does not sound like a guy you would like. Then you saw his other side.
Logan Walters is a writer with writers block. He came to a small town to try and get his book done. He is frustrated with maybe loose his daughter. He had joint custody but his ex has moved his daughter to Hollywood. He ends up breaking his hand by helping Leigh Norris.
Leigh Norris is divorced. She owns a daycare out of her house. She wants to adopt a baby since she can't have children. She feels guilty for knocking Logan off her ladder. So she is helping him type his notes after her day care is closed.
I liked the small town feeling of the book. Logan was made to feel like he could belong there fast. He had some fans in town. Leigh had never heard of him before. I loved the town. This is the first book in this series that I have read.
I cared for these characters, I laughed and cried with them. I would read more about Brookhollow and see these characters again.
This is a fast emotional clean romance. I did not put the book down till I had finished.
I was given this ebook to read by Net Galley and Harlequin. I agreed to give honest review about the book.
October 8, 2016
One of the most "real" books I have ever read! This book will make you laugh and cry - it will make you FEEL! Custody battle, ex-husband's new wife, infertility, writer's block, kids, holidays, broken bones....this book has it all!
Logan Walters heads to the small town of Brookhollow, hoping to get past the writer's block and finish the last book of his current series. Leigh Norris lives and runs a day care next door to B&B where Logan is staying. While trying to help Leigh, Logan falls off a ladder and breaks his writing hand. The two begin bonding while Leigh helps Logan by typing his novel. Years of struggling with infertility that cost Leigh her marriage, has left her very closed and reserved. Throw in the fact that her ex-husband and his pregnant wife and children live in the same town and constantly asking Leigh to take on her boys, leaves Leigh with a very guarded heart. Unbeknownst to Leigh, Logan is in the middle of a custody battle for his daughter. Between the custody battle and the ever present deadline looming, Logan is very stressed and cold. Can these two wounded souls let down their guard and open themselves up to love?
Logan Walters heads to the small town of Brookhollow, hoping to get past the writer's block and finish the last book of his current series. Leigh Norris lives and runs a day care next door to B&B where Logan is staying. While trying to help Leigh, Logan falls off a ladder and breaks his writing hand. The two begin bonding while Leigh helps Logan by typing his novel. Years of struggling with infertility that cost Leigh her marriage, has left her very closed and reserved. Throw in the fact that her ex-husband and his pregnant wife and children live in the same town and constantly asking Leigh to take on her boys, leaves Leigh with a very guarded heart. Unbeknownst to Leigh, Logan is in the middle of a custody battle for his daughter. Between the custody battle and the ever present deadline looming, Logan is very stressed and cold. Can these two wounded souls let down their guard and open themselves up to love?
November 10, 2014
Logan Walters has writer's block and then a broken wrist when he falls off a ladder trying to hang Leigh Norris' day care sign. (No good deed goes unpunished, right?) She tries to make amends by reluctantly agreeing to be his typist, though she does that badly--at least until Logan can get over the block preventing him from finishing the last in his mystery series.
Past disappointments for each stymie their awareness that each is falling for the other until her grandma steps in to warn him off and then has a heart attack.
Will Leigh ever leave Brookhollow? Can Logan ever live other than in NYC?
Read and sigh with satisfaction when you find out how HIS novel ends then their real life story begins to take shape.
Past disappointments for each stymie their awareness that each is falling for the other until her grandma steps in to warn him off and then has a heart attack.
Will Leigh ever leave Brookhollow? Can Logan ever live other than in NYC?
Read and sigh with satisfaction when you find out how HIS novel ends then their real life story begins to take shape.
June 15, 2015
Sometimes, a relaxing story is just what is needed. Once I read the synopsis for "Falling for Leigh", that is what I thought I was getting. And I did...but a little more excitement and thrills would have been nice.
But in this very pleasantly sweet book we are presented with the story of Leigh and Logan, two very nice people in their 30s who meet each other through a small accident. Leigh, being the nice person she is, helps Logan out and their romance ensues.
It's a good book worth the cost of buying, and a great one to read curled up by the fireplace this fall on a chilly evening.
But in this very pleasantly sweet book we are presented with the story of Leigh and Logan, two very nice people in their 30s who meet each other through a small accident. Leigh, being the nice person she is, helps Logan out and their romance ensues.
It's a good book worth the cost of buying, and a great one to read curled up by the fireplace this fall on a chilly evening.
October 28, 2014
A simple, lighthearted and predictable story. While I liked the two protagonists, I found them to be quite boring. I didn't feel any chemistry between the H/h. No spark, no sizzle. Nothing. And the ending, disappointing to say the least
December 17, 2014
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March 23, 2015liked it. warmed my heart
June 30, 2015
Harlequin heartwarming. The characters not as engaging to me as Bailey & Ethan in the 1st one I read n this series. 3.5
March 27, 2020
What happens when an author with writers block decides to go to a small town to work on his last book in a series? He's unable to focus beyond the fact he wants his daughter near him and his ex has moved to CA. He decides to help the woman trying to hang her preschool sign only to end up breaking his arm? Hmm we know there is more to the story. Read this book and you won't be disappointed in Logan and Leigh's story.
January 31, 2018
Sweet.
Infertility is something that I have significant personal experience with, so reading about it can be hard. However, this was written well and I didn’t mind it at all. The characters were complex and interesting. The heroine was definitely a good person - she was better to the ex than I think I could be!
Infertility is something that I have significant personal experience with, so reading about it can be hard. However, this was written well and I didn’t mind it at all. The characters were complex and interesting. The heroine was definitely a good person - she was better to the ex than I think I could be!
January 12, 2025
The synopsis explains the story so I skip that in my review.
This was a good love story that moved along. I loved Logan and Leigh as well as the supporting characters. I also love children in books because they say whatever they’re thinking.
Enjoy!
This was a good love story that moved along. I loved Logan and Leigh as well as the supporting characters. I also love children in books because they say whatever they’re thinking.
Enjoy!
September 30, 2014
Get ready to fall in love with that small town quirkiness, warmth and caring that exudes from Brookhollow’s very heart while you fall in love with two lonely people who need a shoulder and a Happy Ever After. Falling for Leigh by Jennifer Snow is more than a contemporary romance, it’s that read you need on a cold winter night, in front of a roaring fire, although taking it to the pool isn’t a bad idea, either!
Best Selling novelist Logan Walters has hit a very dry spell. Deadlines are looming and his heart isn’t in his writing, as his life is in a chaotic emotional mess and just maybe going to where he began his career in a quiet, secluded small town will give him that magical spark he needs. Did I say, “quiet and secluded?”
Apparently, he was unaware of the day care center being run next door to his B&B or of the beautiful yet, sad owner who isn’t too handy with a nail, or was it the rickety ladder that had him “falling” for Leigh. Too bad it cost him a broken wrist. His ingenious plan to allow her to atone for her mistake by typing up his thoughts only had a couple of flaws, one, Leigh can’t type and two, the town thinks they know all and tongues are wagging a mile a minute. Face it? Who doesn’t like some juicy, romantic gossip and when one of their won is finally getting a chance at happiness, the town does everything but send out wedding announcements! But life has a way of pulling two people apart, can they find their way back to each other or will they become a fond memory on a cold night?
Jennifer Snow can pluck every heart string with the precision of Cupid’s arrow as she combines small town charm, some drama and a few chuckles and turn a romantic tale into a sonata of words.
I received this copy as part of Jennifer Snow's Falling for Leigh Tour & Giveaway, stopping at Tome Tender.
Series: Brookhollow
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 172 pages
Available from: Amazon
Best Selling novelist Logan Walters has hit a very dry spell. Deadlines are looming and his heart isn’t in his writing, as his life is in a chaotic emotional mess and just maybe going to where he began his career in a quiet, secluded small town will give him that magical spark he needs. Did I say, “quiet and secluded?”
Apparently, he was unaware of the day care center being run next door to his B&B or of the beautiful yet, sad owner who isn’t too handy with a nail, or was it the rickety ladder that had him “falling” for Leigh. Too bad it cost him a broken wrist. His ingenious plan to allow her to atone for her mistake by typing up his thoughts only had a couple of flaws, one, Leigh can’t type and two, the town thinks they know all and tongues are wagging a mile a minute. Face it? Who doesn’t like some juicy, romantic gossip and when one of their won is finally getting a chance at happiness, the town does everything but send out wedding announcements! But life has a way of pulling two people apart, can they find their way back to each other or will they become a fond memory on a cold night?
Jennifer Snow can pluck every heart string with the precision of Cupid’s arrow as she combines small town charm, some drama and a few chuckles and turn a romantic tale into a sonata of words.
I received this copy as part of Jennifer Snow's Falling for Leigh Tour & Giveaway, stopping at Tome Tender.
Series: Brookhollow
Publication Date: September 1, 2014
Publisher: Harlequin Heartwarming
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 172 pages
Available from: Amazon
February 8, 2015
** ARC received on behalf of obsessed by books for an honest review **
this was a sweet love story of two people who became friends and then it turns into something more.
Leigh hasn't had the best life or love, her husband divorces her because she cant have kids and that breaks her and changes her ideal of love.
Logan is a writer and is suffering from writers block, so he decides to go this little town of brookhollow to get way and see if that will help him finish his book that has a deadline approaching very soon.
one day while trying write he is finding it very hard to think due to the hammering noise next door, he decides to see what is going on when he comes faced with a woman climbing ladder trying to hang a sign. Logan thinks if he helps her it will speed things up , plus its the gentleman thing to do. while trying to help Logan falls off the ladder and breaks his wrist. now how is he going to finish his book when he cant write. Leigh volunteers to help by typing his words for him, that the least she can do. this is where it all starts, they grow a really good friendship and learn a lot about the other. the lines of friendship are starting to cross, can Leigh let her self fall for him cause he will be leaving when his book is done and Brookehollow is her home town her family, work and friends is all here she doesn't want to leave. Logan has strong feelings for leigh but can he ask her to leave an come with him, will she but really does he want to leave. this was a great read I couldn't put it down loved it 5 out of 5 stars.
this was a sweet love story of two people who became friends and then it turns into something more.
Leigh hasn't had the best life or love, her husband divorces her because she cant have kids and that breaks her and changes her ideal of love.
Logan is a writer and is suffering from writers block, so he decides to go this little town of brookhollow to get way and see if that will help him finish his book that has a deadline approaching very soon.
one day while trying write he is finding it very hard to think due to the hammering noise next door, he decides to see what is going on when he comes faced with a woman climbing ladder trying to hang a sign. Logan thinks if he helps her it will speed things up , plus its the gentleman thing to do. while trying to help Logan falls off the ladder and breaks his wrist. now how is he going to finish his book when he cant write. Leigh volunteers to help by typing his words for him, that the least she can do. this is where it all starts, they grow a really good friendship and learn a lot about the other. the lines of friendship are starting to cross, can Leigh let her self fall for him cause he will be leaving when his book is done and Brookehollow is her home town her family, work and friends is all here she doesn't want to leave. Logan has strong feelings for leigh but can he ask her to leave an come with him, will she but really does he want to leave. this was a great read I couldn't put it down loved it 5 out of 5 stars.
July 3, 2017
Hidden expectations
Logan is on the run from writer's block. He is hiding out and grumpy. Leigh is a day care owner, the person in town that everyone loves and lonely. By chance Logan meets Leigh while trying to stop her from falling off a rickety ladder. Instead she ends up knocking him off and breaking his arm. Seeing he can't type or write, she becomes his typist. It is the start of a friendship that turns to love. There are complications. Words were said. In the end, Logan won the day. He finished the book, got the desk, won the court case and won the girl.
Logan is on the run from writer's block. He is hiding out and grumpy. Leigh is a day care owner, the person in town that everyone loves and lonely. By chance Logan meets Leigh while trying to stop her from falling off a rickety ladder. Instead she ends up knocking him off and breaking his arm. Seeing he can't type or write, she becomes his typist. It is the start of a friendship that turns to love. There are complications. Words were said. In the end, Logan won the day. He finished the book, got the desk, won the court case and won the girl.
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October 14, 2016I struggled to stay engaged with this book. There were elements I really enjoyed, but at the same time it felt like too much was happening. Jennifer Snow wrote a few scenes in here with Leigh during the adoption process that really tugged at the heartstrings (there was definitely a tear or two), and those ended up being my favourite moments in the book. I like seeing how the new couples find their way in Brookhollow, and the cameos by other characters we know.
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January 12, 2016Miniseries: A Brookhollow Story
December 25, 2016
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