How can two little blue lines change your entire world?
I spent the best night of my life with the most infuriating man I’ve ever met. It was only one night with Grant, then we went our separate ways. It doesn’t matter. I have my horses. I love my job and friends. It’s all I need.
Until I learn I’m pregnant.
That’s when our paths cross again. Grant moves to Pinecrest—with his son—to coach the local baseball team.
How can two people who are so different raise a kid together?
He’s a city guy. I’m a country girl. The more time I spend with him, the harder I fall. The chemistry between us is undeniable. Something I can’t get enough of.
As good as things are between us, moving to a small town hasn’t been easy on his son. No matter how hard I try to help, it’s not home.
When Grant’s loyalties are divided, who will he choose? Priorities have changed. All I want is Grant and the family we’re trying to create. But it might not be enough.
After winning a Young Author’s Award in second grade, Emily Silver was destined to be a writer. She loves writing strong heroines and the swoony men who fall for them.
A lover of all things romance, Emily started writing books set in her favorite places around the world. As an avid traveler, she’s been to all seven continents and sailed around the globe.
When she’s not writing, Emily can be found sipping cocktails on her porch, reading all the romance she can get her hands on and planning her next big adventure!
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Small-town romance, a single dad, surprise pregnancy, and a whole lot of chemistry? Say less.
I loved watching Georgia and Grant turn an unexpected one-night stand and pregnancy into something genuine. Their chemistry was effortless, and I especially liked that they built a friendship alongside the romance instead of everything revolving around the initial attraction.
Georgia was such a great female lead, and I loved how her work with children and her own past shaped the way she approached relationships. Grant completely won me over too. He was caring, consistent, and so sweet with both Georgia and Luke. Honestly, Georgia and Luke’s relationship was one of my favorite parts, and watching their little family come together was ridiculously sweet.
The small-town setting, found family, baseball, horses, and all the little everyday moments made this such a comforting read. I loved the emotional side without it ever becoming too heavy, and while I wouldn’t have minded a little more groveling toward the end, I still completely understood both sides.
This was such a fun, warm romance, and I am very attached to Pinecrest.
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A huge thank you to Emily Silver and The Smuthood for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
✨ARC review✨ 🩷🥞Falling Together by: Emily Silver🥞🩷
First off…a special thank you to Emily Silver for trusting me with this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review🥰
This was my very first book by Emily Silver and I LOVED it!
This was such a cute swoon-worthy romance that had me smiling the whole way through🤭 I loved the banter and chemistry between Grant and Georgia and how perfect they seemed together, even right from the beginning…plus opening with a spicy scene is always a plus 😮💨
I’ve also never read a suprise pregnancy trope before…and tbh…I wasn’t sure if it was going to be my thing. BUT I am so so happy I went outside my comfort zone with this because I ended up loving it! Because of this book I’ll definitely start reading more of this trope 😌
🌶️🌶️ Tropes: 🤠Small Town ⚾️Sports 🤠Single Dad ⚾️Surprise Pregnancy 🤠One Night Stand ⚾️Age Gap (10 years)
If there’s one thing to say, it’s that Emily writes some of my very favorite small town, cozy, comforting stories! Georgia and Grant were exactly that.. I just fell right into love with the both of them.. as both individuals and as well as together! I genuinely loved the tenderness of G + G… absolutely the sweetest. The small moments to them, became the big moments in their story. Whether it’s eating pancakes with bananas and Nutella or gnocchi with Luke.. those moments were the ones that made the story feel genuine!
I loved the whole one night stand turned forever story for these two. Especially with adding in Luke.. I truly believe the relationship between him and Georgia was one for all parents coming into new relationships. I think it’s the love you hope someone else feels coming into your life, for your child. The teenage attitude, mixed with Georgia’s work with children who aren’t open.. made for the best combination. The way Luke LOVES Georgia by the end will make your heart burst.
Thank you Emily for this ARC, it was truly right up there with Anything For You.. and you KNOW my love for Sam Shaw.. but you absolutely had Grant come right up beside him and say HOLD MY BEER.
LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS BOOK! With my entire heart! 😭🩵
Falling Together by Emily Silver was such a quick read with plenty of chemistry!
Grant is recently divorced, a single dad to his son, and definitely not looking for a relationship. After moving to Pinecrest to coach the Loggers baseball team, he’s already dealing with a strained relationship with his son and an awful ex-wife. The last thing he needs is complicated feelings, until Georgia enters the picture.
Georgia has been through a lot. Her traumatic childhood has shaped her into someone who guards her heart and refuses to rely on anyone. So finding herself pregnant after a one night stand with Grant is definitely not part of her plan. 😅
The chemistry between Grant and Georgia is explosive, but they (moreso Georgia) decide being friends is the safer option. If they don’t let themselves fall in love, they can’t get hurt, right? Georgia especially doesn’t want to give someone the power to leave her, so keeping her heart guarded feels like the safest choice.
I loved watching Grant slowly get past those walls. He has a way of reading Georgia and recognizing what she needs. More importantly, he makes her feel safe.
I also loved Georgia’s found family and the way those relationships gave her a sense of belonging she’d never really had.
Grant and Georgia’s story was full of chemistry and emotion. It's a quick, heartfelt read about learning to trust, letting people in, and discovering that sometimes falling together is exactly what you need. ❤️
“Nothing like two little blue lines to change your entire life.” 💙
✨ Falling Together is book 3 in the Pinecrest Montana series, and it does NOT disappoint! ✨ Georgia is a small-town horse therapy trainer, and Grant is an out-of-town baseball coach. The two meet after a wedding in the most hilarious way possible…for everyone except Georgia 😂
After a one-night stand, Georgia discovers she’s pregnant. What she doesn’t know is that Grant has recently moved to Pinecrest with his teenage son. Once he finds out about the pregnancy, Grant steps up in every way possible. ❤️
To say I devoured this book is an understatement! I read it in just TWO days while on vacation at the beach, and I could not put it down.
I absolutely loved the chemistry between Georgia and Grant, but one of my favorite parts was watching Georgia navigate her relationship with Grant’s teenage son, who was less than thrilled about the entire situation. 🥹
Emily Silver just has a way of writing small-town romance that completely pulls you in and keeps you hooked until the very last page. ❤️
Thank you so much to Emily Silver and The Smuthood for this ARC! I can’t wait for everyone to get to enjoy this one when it releases August 21st! 🎉📚
In Falling Together, we see responsible Georgia get a tarot card reading the night of Rylee’s snowy wedding and watch her take a chance on single dad Grant for the night. Then two little lines change Georgia’s plans and just as she’s starting to accept becoming a mom and doing it alone, she bumps into Grant again and learns he just moved to town.
Grant accepts a job in Pinecrest and moves his teenage son to a new place and didn’t expect to see Georgia right away even though she was never far from his mind. When Georgia shares the news with Grant, he’s shocked at first by it and all the sudden changes but he tells Georgia he’s all in and means it. Together Grant and Georgia get to know each other and with the more time they spend together they realize their chemistry and connection wasn’t just a one time thing and they give their relationship a real shot.
Grant and Luke each formed their own bond with Georgia and they create a tight family unit together before the new baby arrives which was something Georgia always wanted but never thought was possible. I enjoyed my time in Pinecrest with this caring group of friends and am looking forward to the new series.
Thank you @thesmuthood and @authoremilysilver for this eARC in exchange for my honest feedback.
First of all I want to say thank you to Samantha Nicole at Smuthood and Emily Silver for the ARC of Fallin Together... I freaking loved this book :)
Emily Silver's books are very inviting. They are full of sweet and tender moments as well as emotional ones. You will smile but you may cry, which to me makes her stories a must read. Falling Together is Grant and Georgia's story. This is a classic example of two people finding what they didn't even know they needed. This book is about trust, fresh starts, and of course love. A found family that you never thought one would find and what the true meaning of home is
Grant and Georgia have a one-stand night with each other and she ends up pregnant... let's say that so my thoughts and review of Falling Together make sense ;)
Georgia was the perfect FMC for this particular story. She uses her work as a hippotherapist mixed with the equine therapy she does with children, who are mostly in foster care, she's got a heart of gold. Georgia is hard-working, reliable, and is constantly showing up for everyone in her circle. The girl group family she found where she can be herself was beautiful and exactly what she needed. Her fear of being left behind is real (blame her parents). My heart hurt for her because you could see how closed off to her feelings she was. The walls she built are 100% understood, I related to this so much. I enjoyed seeing Georgia work through all of this because she deserves the absolute best
Grant... I loved him! I'm probably in the minority but I didn't doubt him even after reading the end of Anything For You. The way he stepped up for Georgia just melted my heart. Grant fell hard and he fell fast, that's for sure. You didn't really have to question how he felt about Georgia because of everything he did. Grant showed up over and over again, how he cared and loved Georgia, my personal favorite was how he expressed his commitment to her without having to say a single thing. I loved how their foundation was based off them being friends (even though they've already had sex) which made the transition of them dating one another smoother. You could see the life they were staring and eventually going to build together, and it was a wonderful thing to see
Georgia's relationship with Grant's son Luke pulled at my heartstrings but in a good way. He was a key part in their story. She helped him grow in more ways than one. Georgia made Luke feel comfortable and safe, which eventually gave him the courage to have an honest conversation with Grant towards the end of the book, which might me one of my favorite scenes in the entire book. Life and Love are both risky but Georgia took a chance on having her forever family and it paid off in a sweet way
I loved how they were both nervous and excited about having a baby. They included Luke as best and as much as they could, which I thought was very mature of them. The highs and lows, the ups and downs were all worth it in the end. Y'all, the gender reveal was hilarious. From wanting to know, to keeping it a surprise, to have Luke open the envelope and tell Grant and Georgia they were having a boy and he was getting a baby brother was done perfectly. This is coming from two people who never planned to have a child together to now being thrilled to create a family, it doesn't get much more poetic than that y'all :)
I loved this story and series! Pinecrest, Montana would absolutely be a place I'd love to visit. These books were interconnected perfectly and to tie in all the characters and their love stories together was beautiful. This a found family we'd all be lucky to have and I'm so grateful we got to witness it
Y'all... the bonus chapter, OMG!! The preview of what's coming next has me so excited to see what Emily has planned for those specific characters and one in particular finding her own HEA
Again, thank you to Samantha Nicole at Smuthood and Emily Silver for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to read Falling Together as an ARC... 5 Stars easily :) Y'all go check this book, series, and author out ASAP, you won't regret it
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🐴💙 The Family She Never Expected 💙🐴 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 Chili Peppers
Falling Together gave me exactly the kind of romance I love. It was sweet, emotional, funny, and full of those little moments that make you realize the love story is becoming about so much more than just two people.
Georgia and Grant meet under some pretty hilarious circumstances at The Lost Spur Ranch when Grant and his son's baseball team get stranded during a blizzard. After Georgia survives teenagers, spaghetti, snowballs, and one very memorable night with Grant, they go their separate ways thinking that is the end of it.
Except two little blue lines have other plans. 🤭
A couple of months later, Grant moves to Pinecrest with his teenage son, Luke, to coach the local baseball team, right around the same time Georgia discovers she's pregnant. I really appreciated the way the pregnancy was handled. Grant understandably needs a minute to process the news, and Georgia gives him that space without immediately assuming the worst. But once he decides he wants to be part of their baby's life, he shows up.
And I loved watching him show up. 🥹
Georgia was probably my favorite part of this story. She's fiercely independent, capable, and used to taking care of herself, but there's so much underneath that strength. Growing up in foster care left her with a deep fear of being left behind, which makes her work as a hippotherapist even more meaningful. She uses equine therapy to help children, many of whom are in foster care themselves, find a safe place to open up, build confidence, and learn to trust.
Watching someone who creates that safety for everyone else slowly realize she might finally have it for herself hit me right in the heart.
As much as I loved Georgia and Grant together, I think I loved Georgia and Luke's relationship just as much. Luke isn't simply "Grant's son" in the background. He becomes such an important part of Georgia's story and of the family they're creating. I loved how carefully she handled his feelings about the pregnancy and how naturally their relationship grew. And when Grant and Georgia are taking entirely too long during the gender reveal and Luke basically decides, fine, I'll just look myself? 😂 Absolutely adorable.
Grant and Georgia also have such an easy chemistry together. Their banter is fun, the attraction definitely isn't a problem 🔥, but I especially loved watching them get to know each other after doing things a little backward. Their relationship begins with one night and an unexpected pregnancy, but what follows is friendship, dating, trust, and slowly building a life together.
Even the conflict worked for me because I could understand both of them. Georgia's reactions are rooted in a lifetime of fearing that people will leave, while Grant is a father who has to consider what is best for Luke. Neither one felt completely wrong, and that made their situation feel so much more realistic and emotional.
At its heart, Falling Together is about finding home in people you never expected. Georgia spent so much of her life without the security of a permanent family, and watching Grant, Luke, and this unexpected little baby become something she never allowed herself to believe she could have was beautiful.
Sweet, steamy, heartfelt, and full of found-family goodness, this was such a wonderful addition to Pinecrest. Georgia, Grant, and Luke didn't become a family according to some perfect plan. They simply started falling into place together, and I loved watching every bit of it. 🐴⚾💙
Thank you to Emily Silver and The Smuthood for the gifted advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Tropes: Age Gap • Single Dad • Sports Romance • Small Town • One Night Stand • Surprise Pregnancy
Georgia and Grant meet the night of her best friend’s wedding at The Lost Spur Ranch. Grant is there with his son’s baseball team after they get stranded by a blizzard, and poor Georgia has a few hilariously unlucky run-ins with the teenagers involving spaghetti and snowballs. Somehow, the night ends with Georgia and Grant having a one-night stand—and it is perfection. Fast-forward a couple of months, and Grant has accepted a job as the head coach of the Pinecrest Loggers baseball team and moves to Pinecrest with his son, Luke. At the same time, Georgia discovers that she’s pregnant with Grant’s baby. I really enjoyed how the pregnancy news came out and, even more, how Georgia and Grant handled it. Grant obviously needs a minute to process everything, and Georgia completely understands that. But I appreciated that he doesn’t drag things out forever before deciding that he wants to be involved in his baby’s life. From there, I loved the back-and-forth between these two. They have such a fun, natural dynamic, and Grant is incredibly sweet and caring with Georgia. Georgia might have been my favorite part of the book, though. She’s a hippotherapist who uses equine therapy to work with kids, many of whom are in foster care. Through caring for and working with the horses, she gives them a safe space to learn how to open up and trust. Her work is especially meaningful because of her own experience growing up in foster care. I loved seeing that side of Georgia come through in her relationship with Luke, especially when she and Grant tell him about the pregnancy. She handles his initial reaction so well, and I loved watching the relationship between Georgia and Luke grow from there. As much as I loved Georgia and Grant’s romance, I think I loved Georgia and Luke’s relationship just as much. Watching Luke become so excited about having a sibling was absolutely adorable. “Okay, you two are being weird,” Luke says. “I’m going to go look.” This scene was seriously the cutest. Luke is awesome and I love how he was excited to find out the gender of the baby and just went to look since Grant and Georgia were taking too long arguing.
One part I really appreciated—and I use enjoyed loosely because, of course, it’s the conflict—was how much I could understand both Georgia and Grant’s perspectives. I felt for both of them. Neither person was completely right or completely wrong, and I never felt like I could be angry with one character while fully siding with the other. Their feelings and reactions both made sense based on their experiences, which made the conflict feel realistic instead of frustrating. Overall, I loved the family dynamic that develops between Georgia, Grant, and Luke. The romance was sweet, the banter and chemistry were there, and Georgia’s relationship with Luke added so much heart to the story. Falling Together was such a sweet addition to Pinecrest, and I loved getting to watch this unexpected little family fall together.
⚠️ ARC REVIEW — CONTAINS SPOILERS ⚠️ Thank you to the author and the review team for providing me with an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5
This was such a lovely surprise, and I’m so happy I got the chance to read it as my first ARC!
I went into this not knowing what to expect, especially since I usually rely on audiobooks to get through my books. Somehow, I started this around 11 a.m. and finished it the same evening. The writing was so easy to follow, and the pacing worked incredibly well for me. The chapters were short, the story never dragged, and I constantly found myself thinking, “just one more chapter.”
I absolutely loved Grant and Georgia. Their story starts with a one-night stand and surprise pregnancy, but I really appreciated that their relationship developed beyond the initial attraction. I loved watching them slowly get to know each other, figure out what they wanted, and build a relationship while preparing for their baby.
Grant completely stole my heart. He was sweet, caring, and completely gone for Georgia, and I loved watching him fall for her. I also really enjoyed seeing him as a father. Luke wasn’t just a side character or an obstacle to the romance; his relationship with Grant was an important part of the story, and watching him slowly open up to his dad was one of my favourite parts.
Luke and Georgia’s relationship was especially wholesome, and I loved seeing how excited Luke became about his little brother after Eli was born. The found-family aspect of the story was another highlight for me. Georgia’s friends were genuinely supportive, and I appreciated that their relationships didn’t constantly turn into unnecessary drama.
One thing I particularly appreciated was how realistic the conflict felt. When Georgia and Grant had their argument near the end, I could understand both sides, especially considering Georgia’s history with abandonment and Grant’s desire to be there for Luke. My only real criticism is that I wish Georgia had made Grant grovel a little more afterward. 😂 I felt like she forgave him quite quickly, and I would have loved one more honest conversation between them.
I also would have liked to see more of Georgia’s work. We got some lovely glimpses of her hippotherapy, but I think seeing more of her actually working with the children would have added even more depth to her character.
Other than those two small things, I genuinely loved this book. It was romantic, funny, emotional, spicy without being overly focused on the spice, and—most importantly—it was fun to read.
I also loved that the single-dad trope was done a little differently here. Grant has a teenage son rather than a toddler, which gave the story a fresh perspective and allowed the book to explore parenting in a different way.
This was my first book by Emily Silver, and I’m definitely interested in checking out the rest of the series now. I’m genuinely grateful that this ARC introduced me to an author and series I probably wouldn’t have discovered otherwise.
Emily Silver's books feel just like getting a hug. Warm, comforting, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Sweet and tender moments interspersed with highly emotional ones. This is Grant and Georgia's story and it's one of finding what you didn't realize you wanted but needed anyway. It's about love and trust and new beginnings. Finding the family you never imagined having and learning the true meaning of home.
Georgia has become my favorite FMC in this series. I loved the glimpses into her work as a hippotherapist and the equine therapy she did with children, most of them in foster care. She was hard-working, dependable, always there for everyone around her. I loved the family she found with her girl group and how she never felt the need to rely on anyone. Her fear of being left behind was palpable and my heart broke as she guarded her heart and closed off her feelings. I could understand why she built walls, locking up her heart, but I wanted her to see that she deserved so much more than her past taught her.
After meeting Grant at the end of Anything For You, I had my doubts about him. But he completely stepped up for Georgia, falling hard and fast. He showed up, time and time again, caring for her, loving her, expressing without words how committed he was. I loved how they got to know each other as friends, rewinding to the dating part of the relationship that they missed out on. I loved the life they were starting to build together.
I loved how Georgia's relationship with Grant's son, Luke, developed. How he wasn't just a secondary character but an integral part of the story. I felt deeply for Georgia as she risked her heart for a chance at forever, to have a family, to find what she didn’t think she could have, what she didn’t know she was looking for.
IS LOVE ENOUGH? What do you do when your loyalties are pulling you in opposite directions? What would sacrifice for your children? Would you give up your own chance at happiness?
The story was low angst, surprising me in the best way. I loved the nervous excitement around having a baby, the highs and the lows, everything from the initial surprise to the gender reveal to the way two people who never planned to have a child grew to want nothing more than to have one together.
All in all, this was a beautiful but bittersweet end to the Pinecrest, Montana series and it was undeniably a place I would have loved to visit. The books were perfectly interconnected to bring all the characters and their stories together and it was exactly the kind of found family anyone would be lucky to have. The bonus chapter offered a preview of what's coming next, and that has me looking forward to one of my favorite characters finding her own HEA. 💛
✨️Small Town/Cowgirl ✨️One Night Stand ✨️Single Dad ✨️Surprise Pregnancy ✨️Age Gap ✨️Sports Romance
*Special thanks to author Emily Silver for the ARC!
Falling Together was everything I want in a small town romance: heartfelt, cozy, emotional, and filled with characters who feel impossible not to love.
From the very first chapter, I was completely invested in Georgia and Grant's story. Their one-night stand could have easily felt rushed, but instead it created the perfect foundation for a romance built on friendship, trust, and genuine connection. Watching them navigate an unexpected pregnancy while slowly learning who each other really are made their relationship feel authentic and deeply satisfying.
Georgia was easily one of my favorite heroines. She is strong, compassionate, and fiercely independent, but beneath that confidence is a woman who has spent her life searching for a sense of belonging. Her work helping children through horse therapy added so much depth to her character and made her kindness feel genuine rather than forced. I found myself rooting for her happiness from beginning to end.
Grant was equally lovable. He's the kind of romance hero who earns your affection through his actions rather than grand gestures. As a devoted single father, his first priority is always Luke, and I appreciated how realistically his struggles were portrayed. While he wasn't perfect and made some frustrating decisions along the way, his love for his son and his willingness to step up for Georgia made him impossible not to swoon over.
The true standout for me, however, was Luke. His relationship with Georgia brought so much heart to the story. Their bond developed naturally, growing from awkward interactions into a genuine friendship based on trust and understanding. Some of the most emotional moments in the book weren't between the romantic leads but between Georgia and Luke as they slowly became family.
The found-family theme was beautifully woven throughout the novel. Between Georgia's loyal group of friends, Grant's dedication to his son, and the family they build together, the story constantly reminds readers that family isn't always about blood. It's about the people who choose to stay.
I also loved the Pinecrest setting. Emily Silver continues to create a town that feels warm, welcoming, and comforting. Returning to familiar characters while meeting new ones made the story feel like coming home.
What impressed me most was how the conflict felt realistic. Neither Georgia nor Grant was completely right or completely wrong. Their fears, insecurities, and choices stemmed from past experiences, making the emotional tension believable rather than frustrating drama for drama's sake.
Overall, Falling Together is a beautiful story about love, family, second chances, and finding happiness in life's unexpected turns. It's filled with humor, tenderness, chemistry, and emotional depth, making it one of those romances that leaves you smiling long after you've turned the final page.
I am officially SO OBSESSED with this series, and Falling Together just made me fall even harder! 😭🤍
Give me a surprise pregnancy, single dad, small-town romance, country girl x city guy, horses, baseball and undeniable chemistry, and I am absolutely going to eat it up.
I loved Georgia and Grant’s story so much. They have one unforgettable night together, go their separate ways, and then their entire worlds are turned upside down when Georgia discovers she’s pregnant. Suddenly, they’re thrown back into each other’s lives and have to figure out how to co-parent, navigate their feelings, and decide whether what they have could become something more.
And the chemistry between these two?! 🔥🔥🔥 I was completely here for it. I loved watching Georgia and Grant slowly find their way back to each other and realise that maybe this unexpected situation could turn into something neither of them knew they wanted.
I’m also a complete sucker for a single dad, so watching Grant as a father had my whole heart. His relationship with his son and watching him try to balance fatherhood, baseball, his new life in Pinecrest and his growing feelings for Georgia added so much heart to the story.
And the small-town setting?! YES PLEASE. Give me the horses, baseball, community, family dynamics and all those little moments that make you feel like you’re part of the town. I swear I just want to pack my bags and move to Pinecrest at this point. 😂
I also really loved the contrast between Georgia being the country girl and Grant being the city guy. They couldn’t be more different in some ways, but somehow that made their connection even better. Watching them meet in the middle and figure each other out was one of my favourite parts.
Of course, there were moments where I wanted to grab both of them by the shoulders and scream JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER! 😂 But honestly, I was so invested in them that I couldn’t stop reading because I needed to know how everything would work out.
And can we talk about how much I adore this series as a whole?! Every book pulls me further into Pinecrest and makes me want to know more about these characters. I’m completely invested at this point, and I am absolutely not ready to leave this little town yet!
Emily Silver has officially got me hooked, and Falling Together is another reason I’m completely obsessed.
What to Expect: 🤍
🏡 Small Town ⚾ Sports 👨👦 Single Dad 🍼 Surprise Pregnancy 🔥 One Night Stand 💕 Age Gap 🐴 Country Setting 💘 Opposites Attract 👨👩👦 Found Family 🔥 Serious Chemistry
If you love small-town romance, surprise pregnancy, single dads, sports romance, country girl x city guy, age gaps, one-night stands, and all the swoony romance feels, you NEED this series on your TBR!
Thank you so much for the ARC, Emily! 🤍 I am officially obsessed and cannot wait for more!
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I’m honestly not sure what it was, but I found myself ready to finish this book toward the end. There were definitely things I enjoyed, but overall, the story felt like it was going in circles at times. I think a big part of that was the FMC not really knowing what she wanted, which sometimes made her characterization feel a little inconsistent to me.
One thing I struggled with was her approach to Grant and his relationship with his child. Because of her upbringing in foster care, she often talked about being independent and being used to taking care of herself, so I expected that to play a bigger role in how she handled their relationship. Instead, she became very attached to Grant fairly quickly, and when he had to prioritize his child, she struggled with that and ultimately gave him an ultimatum.
I understood that her past played a role in how she reacted, and I appreciated seeing her work through some of those insecurities, but some of her choices felt a little immature to me. I also had a hard time understanding why she would want Grant to choose her over his child. If anything, I would want a partner who would prioritize their child, so that part was difficult for me to get behind.
I also wish there had been a little more external conflict. For me, a lot of the tension came from the FMC getting in her own way, and after a while, that started to feel repetitive. There were moments when I wanted the story to move forward a little faster, which is probably why the book felt like it dragged for me toward the end.
That said, I can definitely see why this story will work for some readers. If you enjoy emotional romances with characters who are learning how to navigate love, vulnerability, and their past experiences, you may really enjoy this one. There are some sweet moments between the characters, and I think readers who connect with the FMC’s journey will appreciate watching her grow throughout the story.
Overall, this one landed at a 3 stars for me. It wasn’t necessarily that there was anything wrong with the story; I just didn’t connect with some of the character choices and found myself wanting a little more from the conflict and pacing. I’m still glad I gave it a chance, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for what Emily Silver writes next. 💕
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Once again, stepping back into Emily Silver’s Pinecrest, Montana series feels like coming home. You know you’re going to get that perfect small-town feeling, characters you quickly become invested in, plenty of heart, and a romance that will leave you closing the final page with a huge smile on your face while already wondering when the next book is coming.
Falling Together gave me all of that—and so much more.
I have to admit, after that glimpse of Georgia and her fiery exchange with a mysterious man at the end of book two, I was very ready to get my hands on her story. And Emily Silver absolutely did not disappoint.
This is everything I love about small-town romance. Yes, there is the chemistry, the unexpected twists and the kind of connection that refuses to be ignored, but what really makes this story special is the depth and heart behind the romance.
Georgia is such a fantastic heroine. She’s strong, resilient and completely capable of standing on her own two feet, but underneath those walls is a woman who has spent her life longing for the one thing she’s never really had—a family. Watching those walls slowly come down is one of the things that makes this romance so compelling. She may not have planned on becoming a mother, and she certainly didn’t plan on Grant, but sometimes the best things in life are the ones you never saw coming.
And then there’s Grant. A single dad who arrives in Pinecrest with his teenage son, expecting to start a new chapter and coach the local baseball team, only to come face-to-face with the woman he thought he’d never see again. Add in the biggest surprise of all, and suddenly neither of them has any idea what their future is going to look like.
But honestly, it’s the characters and the emotional journey that kept me turning those pages.
I loved watching Georgia, Grant and his son slowly become something that none of them expected. There’s something so heartwarming about seeing people who have been carrying their own baggage discover that maybe they don’t have to do everything alone anymore.
Emily Silver has once again created that perfect balance of q romance, small-town charm, emotional depth, family, friendship and just enough drama to keep you completely invested. Pinecrest feels like one of those fictional places you genuinely don’t want to leave, and every time I return, I find another reason to fall in love with it.
Another brilliant addition to this series—and yet again, I’m left wanting the next Pinecrest story immediately!
Falling Together by Emily Silver was another five-star read for me, and I swear this series just keeps getting better.
Give me an unexpected pregnancy, opposites attract, a single dad, small-town vibes, and two people trying to figure out how they're supposed to build a life together, and apparently I'm sold.
Grant and his city-boy ways could not be more different from the horse-loving country girl he shared one unforgettable night with. It was supposed to be exactly that, one night. They'd go their separate ways and never have to deal with that undeniable chemistry again.
And then two little blue lines changed everything. I loved watching these two navigate an unexpected pregnancy while realizing that what happened between them wasn't nearly as casual as they'd tried to convince themselves it was. Somewhere along the way, "we're having a baby together" started turning into "maybe we're actually building a life together," and I ate it up.
But this story wasn't just about Grant and the baby. Grant is already a dad, and I really appreciated how much his son, Luke, factored into the story. Creating a blended family isn't as simple as two adults falling in love, and Emily Silver didn't pretend it was. Luke is struggling with leaving behind the life he knows, and watching Grant balance being a father with the new family he's creating added an emotional layer I wasn't expecting.
I also loved the city guy/country girl dynamic. Their differences gave us plenty of banter and chemistry, but underneath it all was the realization that maybe they weren't nearly as incompatible as they thought.
Falling Together had the spice, humor, emotion, family dynamics, and small-town charm I've come to love from this series. It was about two people whose lives collided unexpectedly and slowly became so intertwined that walking away wasn't nearly as easy as it should have been.
Sometimes you don't plan the family you end up with. Sometimes life throws everything completely off course, and somehow you end up exactly where you were supposed to be.
Grant and his country girl didn't just fall for each other. They fell together.
Emily always writes a book that sucks you in immediately and has you hanging on every word! This one did just that. This book was so sweet, made my heart melt, and was the perfect emotional depth for me to truly connect with the characters and enjoy the book from start to finish. This book will absolutely have you smiling and even kicking your feet yelling yeehaw!
Grant is a single dad, baseball coach that we meet at the end of book 2. He is snowed in at the ranch where he runs into Georgia (and apologetically buys her a drink after she has a food mishap). After being told she lives a very straight line in life, she and Grant have a reckless one night stand. Turns out that one night stand leads to her being pregnant. And even better when Grant and his son move back to Pinterest for Grant to be the head coach to a local baseball team. After finding out he’s the dad, Grant truly steps up and Georgia helps his son adjust to the big change of living in a small town. I loved how these two had a sweet friendship before things turned more. I loved seeing just how things were changing from each prospective. And when they did cave into the attraction, Grant was the perfect gentleman! He definitely showed Georgia how she deserves to be treated and spoiled. Georgia has the sweetest personality and such a calming demeanor. She was made to be a mom! It was such a heart warming journey watching these two develop into a little family.
This little small town really grabs your heart and squeezes! It is the epitome of small town, where everyone knows you and comes to help if you need it. I loved the relationships with the townspeople and how welcoming they made Grant and his son feel! And Georgia and her friends are absolute perfection! They are like sisters she never had and their friendship is so pure and real.
This is book 3 in the series, and it can be read as a stand alone. But you do miss a few of the relationships being formed from previous books. You will still be able to follow to story line and enjoy it though.
This was an ARC read and these are my honest opinions.
This is my first time enjoying a book by Emily Silver and what I can for sure tell you is she knows how to draw you into a small town with cozy vibes and super cute stories.
When two different worlds collide, Georgia, a small-town horse therapy trainer, and Grant, a baseball coach, cross paths because of a snowstorm + a wedding (Georgia's best friend) and baseball kids & parents trapped after an event... it turns into a one-night stand, which Georgia is certain is all that is going to happen because he isn't even from the same state.
Grant, a single dad, ends up moving back to town, remembering every bit of that one-night stand and honestly looking to run back into her. Georgia, after not feeling well for a while, her friends encourage her to take a pregnancy test. Cue: "Nothing like two little blue lines to change your entire life."
These two have to navigate an unknown relationship (what are they, what aren't they), a teenage son (Luke) and now a baby. Reading their story unfold felt real, unguarded and precious. Their chemistry was adorable. Georgia was able to break down the barriers that Luke had built up without overstepping and allowed Grant and Luke to rebuild their relationship.
The realities of navigating a relationship and blending families came together seamlessly; even with a third-act breakup, it wasn't because of childish miscommunication... it was simply from trying to do the right thing, no matter the cost.
The one thing I knocked points off for was I wish that Georgia would have had Grant grovel more, do more to prove his regret and earn her back. I feel, as someone who has had kids, your hormones are so all over the place and you're not thinking properly 99% of the time, I can see where this was an easy "yeah, you can come back in my life," but I really wanted to see more of a fight for their HEA.
TL:DR ⭐️ 4.5/5 🤠 Cowgirl FMC ⚾️ Baseball coach MMC 💙 Single dad ❤️🔥 One-night stand 🤰 Surprise pregnancy 🎂 Age gap 🏠 Small town 🥞 Pancake love 💥 Tension ❤️🩹 Childhood trauma 🌶️ 3/5
💖 "Cowgirl, I'd wait forever for you if I had to." 💖
"The best things in life are unexpected." 🤍
This book is such a beautiful example of a well-executed found family trope 🥹❤️ And for Georgia, we actually get a double dose of found family — first with her amazing girlfriends, and later with Grant, a single dad she has a ONS with... only to find herself expecting his baby 🍼🫣
Surprise pregnancy is one of my favorite tropes when it’s done well, and I’m so happy to say that it absolutely worked for me here 👶🏻🥰 I loved watching Georgia’s feelings about the pregnancy slowly change from fear and uncertainty to happiness, excitement, and hope 🫶🏻
I’ll admit that I didn’t always love Grant’s behavior 😔 There were moments when his reactions felt unfair or even hurtful toward Georgia 🥺 But at the same time, I could understand where he was coming from. He’s raising his teenage son mostly on his own and constantly trying to balance his son’s happiness with his own feelings and needs 💙
And Georgia... I absolutely adored her 🤠🐎🎀 She is strong, confident, caring, helpful, and simply such a good person 😍 I especially loved her friendship with the girls 💕 Their bond is truly something special — they love, support, and look out for each other like sisters 🥹
I also loved the chemistry between Georgia and Grant ☺️ You can feel the attraction, desire, and longing between them almost from the very beginning 🔥❤️ And watching Grant take care of Georgia throughout her pregnancy was one of my favorite parts. He did everything he could to make her feel safe, secure, loved, and happy 🥰
It was also so wonderful to return to Pinecrest and catch up with old friends from the previous books 🫶🏻 There’s just something about coming back to a small town and seeing familiar faces that makes a series feel like home 🏡🐎💕
If you love cowgirl romance 🤠, single dad romance 👨👦, surprise pregnancy 👶🏻, found family 🫶🏻, and small town romance 🏡 definitely add this one to your TBR! 📚✨
Written by Emily Silver Pinecrest Montana Series ARC: Yes Format: eBook Recommend: Yes, I have read all of this series so far, and each book has been amazing!
Thropes Small Town Single Dad Surprise Pregnancy One Stand Age Gap Sports
I enjoyed Grant and Georgia’s characters. Their story evolves from a one-night stand and pregnancy to a genuine, supportive relationship. Grant's kindness, attentiveness, and growth as a father stood out, especially in his bond with Luke. The heartfelt connection between Luke and Georgia, and their joy over Eli’s arrival, added depth. The portrayal of conflicts felt realistic; I understood both sides, though Georgia could have used more reassurance from Grant afterward for a stronger resolution. The theme of found family, with Georgia’s supportive friends, was also well-drawn. I genuinely loved this book. It was romantic, funny, emotional, spicy without being overly focused on the spice, and most importantly, it was fun to read.
I also loved that the single-dad trope was done a little differently here. Grant has a teenage son rather than a toddler, which gave the story a fresh perspective and allowed the book to explore parenting in a different way.
Thoughts Overall, I found this book to be an enjoyable read. If you appreciate a small-town romance featuring a charismatic baseball coach, a dedicated hippotherapist, memorable meet-cutes, one-night encounters, unexpected pregnancies, a teenage son navigating his emotions, dependable friends, new career opportunities, surprise celebrations, casual breakfast dates, romantic moments, meaningful conversations, declarations of love, and a satisfying happily-ever-after, then Georgia and Grant’s story will likely appeal to you. I consistently look forward to reading more works by Emily Silver
Quote(s) “Nothing like two little blue lines to change your entire life.”
Queue the swoon because Grant and Georgia have all the couple goals. “Falling Together” is a swoony, emotional and romantic single Dad, surprise pregnancy, small town romance that was a sweet addition to the “Pinecrest, Montana” series.
It was supposed to be one night during a snow storm but now Georgia is in a bit of a dilemma, a positive pregnancy test. Grant is a single Dad who was visiting Pinecrest but now fate has intervened and he’s moved to Pinecrest with his son, Luke, to coach the local baseball team. He’s thrilled to see Georgia again but is shocked to find out she’s pregnant. But he steps up without hesitation to co-parent with her. However, as they get to know each other, it’s clear the attraction from that night is still there. Grant’s son is struggling with small town life and Grant has to make the choice between Pinecrest or back in L.A. with his son.
Okay, these two were so swoony and I loved them as a couple. Georgia is caring, kind and I loved that she worked with horses in hippotherapy to help kids find their braveness. She was close with the other ladies in town, Presley and Joey, and I loved the friendships she had with them. Grant is a great Dad and his number one priority was always making sure Luke was happy, which isn’t easy with a teenager. I loved how they met that one snowy night and the connection was there from the beginning. And when he came back to Pinecrest, it was still there. I loved that they took the time to get to know each other as people and made the jump to dating. The burn back to a couple was slow but so worth the wait. I also loved how Georgia connected with Luke and made sure he knew that he was still loved by his Dad and she wanted to be a part of his life too. The cowgirl and the city boy were a great couple and the ending was so perfect for them.
💭: Pinecrest, Montana, may be a cowboy lover’s dream, but this isn’t a story about a cowboy. THIS is a story about a cowgirl—and she was everything.
Georgia is unapologetically herself, fiercely independent, and perfectly content with the life she’s built. Coming from a rough upbringing, she was determined to break the cycle, make something of herself, and create a life she could be proud of. And I absolutely adored her for it.
Grant is pretty content with his life, too—aside from constantly butting heads with his teenage son. A move to a new town and a fresh start feels like exactly what they both need.
But when that new town happens to be Pinecrest, Grant finds himself face-to-face with the woman he shared one wild, unforgettable night with. And when two little blue lines enter the picture? Let’s just say that fresh start is about to look a whole lot different than he imagined.
One of the things I’ve come to love and appreciate most about Emily’s books is that they get right to the point. There’s no waiting around to get invested—you’re sucked in immediately. I swear, I sit down to read one of her books and the next thing I know, I’m finished.
I keep calling her books palate cleansers, but I don’t think that gives them enough credit. They’re the kind of reads that are easy to fall into, impossible to put down, and just genuinely fun to read. They give me exactly what I want when I pick up a romance without ever feeling like they’re trying too hard to do it.
And THAT teaser for Thistle Creek?! Emily. Ma’am. I was already excited for what’s coming next, but now I need it immediately.
Emily and Smuthood, thank you so much for the chance to read an ARC of Falling For You. It never goes unappreciated. And dare I say it… I think this might be my favorite book in the series. 🤠🩷
Falling Together by Emily Silver is officially out today! 🩷
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 stars 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 spice
Tropes: ✧ Age Gap ✧ Single Dad ✧ Sports Romance ✧ Small Town ✧ One Night Stand ✧ Surprise Pregnancy ✧ Found Family
We finally got Georgia's story and I ate this book UP. 😭🩷
First, I just have to say how much I love the whole Pinecrest, Montana series. Pinecrest is officially one of my favorite fictional towns, so I was beyond thankful to get the chance to read this ARC and go back to this little town and these characters.
Georgia might be one of the characters I connected with the most. She doesn't have a family of her own and has spent so much of her life with just herself and the friends who became her family. She works as a hippotherapist with kids, many in the foster care system, and gives them a safe space to open up, trust, and just be themselves. 🥹
And then there's Grant—the out-of-town baseball coach and single dad. ⚾️ Their first meeting after a wedding was honestly hilarious... well, hilarious for everyone except Georgia. You have to read book 2 to understand what I mean!
But what I loved most was watching Georgia, Grant, and Luke become their own little family. 🥹🩷 Grant and Luke each formed such a special bond with Georgia, and seeing this family unit come together before the baby even arrived made my heart so happy.
Georgia always wanted a family of her own but never thought it would actually be possible for her... and getting to watch her find exactly that? 🥹😭
I devoured this book and loved being back in Pinecrest. I'm so sad this series is coming to an end because I genuinely love this fictional town and all the characters we've met along the way. 🫶🏻
Happy release day, Emily! 🎉🩷 And thank you so much for the ARC!
ARC Review: 4.5⭐️ Falling Together is book 3 in the Pinecrest Montana series featuring Grant Prescott & Georgia Halliwell.
While in town for a tournament with his son’s baseball team, a fluke blizzard strands the team in Pinecrest at the same place that Georgia is for her best friends wedding. Despite getting off on the wrong foot, Grant & Georgia end up spending the night together, but Grant never got her number before he had to leave.
Flashforward two months, Georgia winds up sick and her friends question if she’s pregnant. Despite believing theirs no way she is, Georgia takes tests and ultimately discovers she is in fact pregnant. Now she must attempt to track down Grant and let him know.
After the baseball tournament, Grant was offered a baseball coaching job in Pinecrest and moves himself and his fourteen year old son Luke to town. He wishes he had a way to get ahold of Georgia since he hasn’t been able to forget about her since that night. What he doesn’t expect is to bodily run into her at the grocery store.
Georgia invites him out to dinner to let him know about the baby, and tells him that he can decide if he wants to be involved or not. After some debate, Grant realizes there’s no way he won’t be involved and they start getting to know one another.
Just as things are starting to get serious between them, his son Luke wants to return to LA and live with his mom. Grant is worried what will happen so he accompanies him on the trip, leaving Georgia and their baby behind. Will Grant & Luke realize that Pinecrest is home now and will Georgia forgive them for going?
This story was so sweet and I loved the little family that develops between Grant, Georgia, Luke and the baby! I love the Georgias girl gang and I love getting to see more of the other couples !
🤍Surprise Pregnancy 🤍Single Dad 🤍Small Town 🤍Found Family 🤍One Night Stand 🤍Age Gap Romance
Georgia and Grant were absolutely perfect. I loved the banter between the two, especially at the beginning. Georgia really knows who she is and gives as good as she gets. This book was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. It makes you understand that family isn't always by blood, it's those who show up for you when it matters.
Grant is a older single dad who is trying to do right by his son. When he meets the feisty Georgia one night he decides to live life for himself for once. They have a passion filled night and go separate ways the next day. Little did they know that Grant would move to Georgia's home town and their one night together would result in a baby. Now, not only is Grant facing the challenge of a new job, new town, a teenage son who barely speaks to him, but a new baby with someone he barely knows. One thing he knows for certain is his connection with Georgia. He was excited to see her again for a reason.
Georgia is one who doesn't let people close to her very easily but when she does she puts her whole heart into it. Not having a great home life growing up, one thing she is certain about is giving her baby more love and support than she had. When she and Grant decide to give each other a chance, one thing she is worried about is if she is worth fighting and staying for.
I love that Georgia has her girlfriends who are always there for her. I also love that Georgia was there for Grants son when he needed it as well. It really shows a persons true character when they can put differences aside and connect with someone on a deeper level, no matter their relation. I loved reading about Grant and Georgia, their story was absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you Emily Silver for letting me be apart of the ARC team for this one!
Thank you so much for the ARC <3 This is my first Emily Silver book, and I’m so glad to say that I LOVE IT! 🥹🫶🏻 (And the fact that I immediately read books #1 & #2 after finishing this one a few days ago says it all, right? 😂)
BTW, just like the title suggests, this story is about two people who are brought together because of an accidental baby and slowly get to know each other while falling for each other in the process. 🥹💕
I love how both of them are such green-flag people. They’re genuinely kind and caring, and honestly, they’re so lucky to have found each other! I especially loved Georgia because she has such a big heart. She’s willing to get to know Luke better and care for him even though, technically, he isn’t hers. Huhuhu 🥹 And I also love how responsible Grant is as a father. <3
This book also explores how past pain can affect you in the future and how difficult it can be to become a parent. I got to see so many different perspectives while reading this, which made the story even more meaningful to me.
I feel like this book is such a comforting small-town/cowboy romance that you can easily pick up while relaxing. I love how quickly I flew through it! <3 The storyline is good, the characters are lovable, and the found-family vibe is really nice to read. Plus, the spice level is just right—not too much, but still enough to add that little extra something. 🌶️
I’m so glad I found another underrated author to follow! If you like a fast-paced, instant-chemistry, cozy, swoony small-town/cowboy romance with just the right amount of spiceeeee, this one is definitely for you! 🤎
Falling Together is a really sweet small-town, surprise-pregnancy romance with a strong found-family element.
Georgia and Grant have a one-night encounter before going their separate ways, only to end up back in each other’s lives when Georgia discovers she’s pregnant. Grant moves to Pinecrest with his teenage son, Luke, and suddenly the two of them have to figure out what their relationship—and their future—looks like.
What I enjoyed most was that Georgia isn’t just there to be Grant’s love interest. Her work with horses and kids is an important part of who she is, and I really liked seeing how her passion for helping children connects to her own past. Her relationship with Luke was also one of my favorite parts of the book. Watching him gradually warm up to Georgia gave the story a really nice emotional layer.
The romance itself is cute and relatively easy to get invested in. Grant and Georgia have good chemistry, but I especially liked watching them transition from an awkward situation into something that feels like an actual family.
My biggest complaint is that the story can be a little predictable. If you’ve read a lot of surprise-pregnancy/small-town romances, you probably won’t be shocked by many of the major developments. Some of the conflict also gets resolved a little too conveniently.
Still, sometimes predictable isn’t a bad thing. This is the kind of book you pick up when you want something warm, romantic, low-stress, and ultimately feel-good.
Would I recommend it? Yes. Especially if you like small-town romance, surprise pregnancy, single dads, horses, found family, and a romance that doesn’t rely on endless angst.
When everyone who is supposed to love you abandons you, you wonder if love is worth the risk. After years of being alone Georgia has built a good life at the ranch and has several good friends who have become like her family. Her therapy program and her horses are her pride and joy. She has male co-workers but has never trusted anyone with her heart. After one fateful night her life changes forever.
Grant had love but it ended after several years. His ex is still in his life due to their son but she ignores him in favor of her new life. Grant's focus has always been his son and baseball. He moved to Pinecrest after becoming the new baseball coach but secretly hoped to run into the woman he met due to a snowstorm.
When Georgia and Grant unexpectedly run into each other again, their lives become intertwined forever. They start to get to know each other first as friends, then as soon to be parents, then the relationship becomes more. They decide to give a life as a family together a chance. Georgia is still scared of love and abandonment but she is taking a risk for herself and her child. Will Grant prove some families stay or will her fears be realized?
I loved Grant and Georgia because they are very opposite. Georgia keeps Grant on his toes and doesn't make things easy but she adores his son. Grant learns what Georgia needs to feel safe with him without assuming he knows best. He doesn't force his way into her life, he earns it over time. Their relationship might have started in a snowstorm but Georgia's icy heart melted.
Thank you Emily Silver and the Smuthood for the ARC and the opportunity to review!
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH 😭❤️ Falling Together was such a beautiful, emotional, swoony read and I absolutely loved Grant and Georgia together. Their chemistry was EVERYTHING. They started off so infuriating with each other but watching that turn into something real and deep had me completely hooked.
I loved the whole unexpected pregnancy and having to figure out how to co-parent when they are basically complete opposites. Georgia is the country girl with her horses and her life in Pinecrest, while Grant is the city guy who comes into town with his teenage son Luke. And somehow these two just fit. 🥹❤️
But honestly, one of my favourite parts was Georgia building a relationship with Luke. I absolutely loved watching her slowly become someone he could trust and care about. It wasn’t instant or forced, it felt like they actually had to work at understanding each other, and seeing that relationship grow was so freaking sweet. Georgia didn’t just fall for Grant, she genuinely cared about Luke too and that made everything feel so much more like a real family.
Grant and Georgia had me FEELING everything. The tension, the chemistry, the emotions, the family drama, the moments where they were trying to figure out what they actually wanted. I was rooting for them the entire time.
And that whole idea of falling together instead of everything being perfectly planned just made my heart so happy. ❤️
I adored this little family and I was absolutely not ready to leave Pinecrest. Grant, Georgia and Luke completely stole my heart. Such a gorgeous romance with ALL the feels,