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The SEALs of Chance Creek #10
A SEAL's Triumph
He’s bound to the past. She believes in the future
Lieutenant Walker Norton might be cynical, but he isn’t a broken man—yet. Raised to understand the looming catastrophe of climate change, promised to a woman he doesn’t love, he long ago decided to live a life of service to his country, family and friends. It’s enough—until he meets Avery Lightfoot and realizes he wants so much more.
Love means everything to Avery. Witness to her parents’ wonderful marriage, she’s long waited to meet her soulmate, act in romantic movies and start a family. Now it’s all in reach. But Walker can’t marry her until he’s released from his vow—and when Elizabeth Blaine arrives at Base Camp, it’s clear she’s ready to claim Walker for herself.
Elizabeth doesn’t love him and doesn’t want him—so why is she determined to ruin his life? Walker has forty days to find an answer before he’ll have to choose between honoring the past or seizing the future he craves.
Lieutenant Walker Norton might be cynical, but he isn’t a broken man—yet. Raised to understand the looming catastrophe of climate change, promised to a woman he doesn’t love, he long ago decided to live a life of service to his country, family and friends. It’s enough—until he meets Avery Lightfoot and realizes he wants so much more.
Love means everything to Avery. Witness to her parents’ wonderful marriage, she’s long waited to meet her soulmate, act in romantic movies and start a family. Now it’s all in reach. But Walker can’t marry her until he’s released from his vow—and when Elizabeth Blaine arrives at Base Camp, it’s clear she’s ready to claim Walker for herself.
Elizabeth doesn’t love him and doesn’t want him—so why is she determined to ruin his life? Walker has forty days to find an answer before he’ll have to choose between honoring the past or seizing the future he craves.
430 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2021
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Cora Seton
86 books1,519 followersWith over one million books sold, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Seton has created a world readers love in Chance Creek, Montana. She currently has thirty novels and novellas set in her fictional town, with many more in the works.
Like her characters, Cora loves cowboys, military heroes, country life, gardening, jogging, binge-watching Jane Austen movies, keeping up with the latest technology and indulging in old-fashioned pursuits. She lives on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband, children and two cats.
Visit www.coraseton.com to read about new releases, locate your favorite characters on the Chance Creek map, and learn about contests and other cool events!
Like her characters, Cora loves cowboys, military heroes, country life, gardening, jogging, binge-watching Jane Austen movies, keeping up with the latest technology and indulging in old-fashioned pursuits. She lives on beautiful Vancouver Island with her husband, children and two cats.
Visit www.coraseton.com to read about new releases, locate your favorite characters on the Chance Creek map, and learn about contests and other cool events!
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September 28, 2022
The last book in this series! I have loved some of these books, but I lave slogged through the last three of them. At 400+ pages I certainly hope this one is worth my time. I have a real problem with any Romance that is that long. The story of Walker and Avery only took up about 200 pages. The rest was catch up and what happened in the year since the series "Base Camp" ended. Everyone, all ten couples, were included in the wrap up.
Walker Norton, retired military and half Native American, has always thought he would never marry, and he certainly wasn't going to bring children into the environmental disaster that planet earth was becoming. Being a founding member of Base Camp changed his mind, well actually, Avery Lightfoot changed his mind. One problem: he is pledged to another woman.
Avery came to Westfield with her friends seeking a refuge and time to pursue her creative endeavors. Instead, she finds that the ranch is being turned into a sustainable community and her friend, Riley, has no control over what is happening. Avery goes along with Base Camp and settles into her role as part of the community and falls in love with Walker. All she needs is for him to ask her to marry him.
When Elizabeth Blaine shows up at Base Camp Walker can't understand why she still persists in believing he is going to marry her. This situation needs to be resolved, but Walker needs to find out why Elizabeth won't cooperate and release him so he can marry Avery. When an intruder is spotted on the ranch, Walker is sure it has something to do with Elizabeth. 3 1/2-Stars
Walker Norton, retired military and half Native American, has always thought he would never marry, and he certainly wasn't going to bring children into the environmental disaster that planet earth was becoming. Being a founding member of Base Camp changed his mind, well actually, Avery Lightfoot changed his mind. One problem: he is pledged to another woman.
Avery came to Westfield with her friends seeking a refuge and time to pursue her creative endeavors. Instead, she finds that the ranch is being turned into a sustainable community and her friend, Riley, has no control over what is happening. Avery goes along with Base Camp and settles into her role as part of the community and falls in love with Walker. All she needs is for him to ask her to marry him.
When Elizabeth Blaine shows up at Base Camp Walker can't understand why she still persists in believing he is going to marry her. This situation needs to be resolved, but Walker needs to find out why Elizabeth won't cooperate and release him so he can marry Avery. When an intruder is spotted on the ranch, Walker is sure it has something to do with Elizabeth. 3 1/2-Stars
March 28, 2024
At long last, I have Walker and Avery's story and the finale to the SEALs of Chance Creek series. On the night of Angus and Win's wedding, Walker's grandmother arrives with Walker's fiancée, Elizabeth. Does this mean Avery must settle for Boone or Renata's proposed backup husband? And who is the prowler terrifying all the people of Base Camp?
As a reader, sometimes we have high expectations from a book. I thought Cora Seton was building up the romance between Walker and Avery, and it would be explosive. But I was disappointed to see that the cover model wasn't even Native American, and the romance wasn't even the main focus of the book. Instead, Fulsom, Montague, and a gossipy television show called "Star News" are trying to undermine the hard work of the people of Base Camp. Even I got sidetracked by what was supposed to be the central couple of the novel. Furthermore, the book has a heavy-handed approach to not just the environment but also voting in the US.
However, not all of the book was a total bust. I was happy to see the resurgence of many characters who were absent in the last few novels, like the Russells. Additionally, the extended epilogue of all our couples was awesome. Finally, when Walker and Avery get together, it is worth the wait.
It's essential to read the books in order because they link together so smoothly.
The rest of the series is listed below:
Book 1: A SEAL's Oath- Boone and Riley
Book 2: A SEAL's Vow- Nora and Clay
Book 3: A SEAL's Pledge- Harris & Samantha
Book 4: A SEAL's Consent- Jericho & Savannah
Book 5:A SEAL'S Purpose- Kai & Addison
Book 6: A SEAL's Resolve- Curtis & Hope
Book 7: A SEAL'S Devotion- Anders & Evelyn
Book 8: A SEAL'S Desire- Greg & Renata
Book 9: A SEAL's Struggle- Angus & Win
Goodreads review published 27/03/24
As a reader, sometimes we have high expectations from a book. I thought Cora Seton was building up the romance between Walker and Avery, and it would be explosive. But I was disappointed to see that the cover model wasn't even Native American, and the romance wasn't even the main focus of the book. Instead, Fulsom, Montague, and a gossipy television show called "Star News" are trying to undermine the hard work of the people of Base Camp. Even I got sidetracked by what was supposed to be the central couple of the novel. Furthermore, the book has a heavy-handed approach to not just the environment but also voting in the US.
However, not all of the book was a total bust. I was happy to see the resurgence of many characters who were absent in the last few novels, like the Russells. Additionally, the extended epilogue of all our couples was awesome. Finally, when Walker and Avery get together, it is worth the wait.
It's essential to read the books in order because they link together so smoothly.
The rest of the series is listed below:
Book 1: A SEAL's Oath- Boone and Riley
Book 2: A SEAL's Vow- Nora and Clay
Book 3: A SEAL's Pledge- Harris & Samantha
Book 4: A SEAL's Consent- Jericho & Savannah
Book 5:A SEAL'S Purpose- Kai & Addison
Book 6: A SEAL's Resolve- Curtis & Hope
Book 7: A SEAL'S Devotion- Anders & Evelyn
Book 8: A SEAL'S Desire- Greg & Renata
Book 9: A SEAL's Struggle- Angus & Win
Goodreads review published 27/03/24
February 3, 2021
I got to be honest the whole premise for the series is a bit odd (Reality show/Jane Austen/Self Sufficiency Eco homes) but I love Cora Seton so I have tried it and looked forward to see how things worked out.
This book is part of a series and its best to read the previous books for this to make sense. It has an on going theme that is developed through the series and previous and future couples feature in each book of the series.
But there is a brief summary of the premise for the book in chapter 1.
This book is the final couple in the series, Walker and Avery Lightfoot.
We have been teased about these 2 throughout the series.
The details around Walker have previously been a bit vague.
'For another, he’d made a promise—a dumb promise—and needed to find an honorable way out of it before he could make any plans that involved a woman.'
There is an instant attraction between Walker and Avery.
'
Walker swore he’d do everything in his power to prevent Avery from ever learning he’d been promised to another woman when he fell for her. He’d do what it took to hunt down Elizabeth Blaine and free himself from her once and for all.'
In the previous book
'He’d messed up—big time. Accused her of stealing a family heirloom, a traditional Crow fan used in ceremonial dances that had been handed down for generations and given to him by his father. He’d thought he had proof. Clem Bailey, one of Base Camp’s directors, had showed them footage of her committing the crime.'
Other man drama.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No flirting with others by the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue showing all the couples living their HEA.
ARC.
This book is part of a series and its best to read the previous books for this to make sense. It has an on going theme that is developed through the series and previous and future couples feature in each book of the series.
But there is a brief summary of the premise for the book in chapter 1.
This book is the final couple in the series, Walker and Avery Lightfoot.
We have been teased about these 2 throughout the series.
The details around Walker have previously been a bit vague.
'For another, he’d made a promise—a dumb promise—and needed to find an honorable way out of it before he could make any plans that involved a woman.'
There is an instant attraction between Walker and Avery.
'
Walker swore he’d do everything in his power to prevent Avery from ever learning he’d been promised to another woman when he fell for her. He’d do what it took to hunt down Elizabeth Blaine and free himself from her once and for all.'
In the previous book
'He’d messed up—big time. Accused her of stealing a family heirloom, a traditional Crow fan used in ceremonial dances that had been handed down for generations and given to him by his father. He’d thought he had proof. Clem Bailey, one of Base Camp’s directors, had showed them footage of her committing the crime.'
Other man drama.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No flirting with others by the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue showing all the couples living their HEA.
ARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2021
Walker and Avery have been featured in the previous books, and it was obviously how much they cared about each other. It was a promise Walker made when he was younger that prevented them from moving forward. When Elizabeth shows up, she is supposed to let Walker off the hook but instead she holds him to his promise to marry her.
Something doesn't seem right though because she doesn't even like him, and someone is trying to get to her. This had some good moments of sharing the sustainability issue that we are facing and the work to make it more prevalent for people to understand.
I liked that even though this was the last of the 10 original couples, but it was mentioned that the community was growing. My only issue was that the last 30 pages or so was like an extended epilogue of each couple. It was interesting but also discussed a lot of secondary characters I forgot and didn't care to know about so ended up skimming those pages.
Something doesn't seem right though because she doesn't even like him, and someone is trying to get to her. This had some good moments of sharing the sustainability issue that we are facing and the work to make it more prevalent for people to understand.
I liked that even though this was the last of the 10 original couples, but it was mentioned that the community was growing. My only issue was that the last 30 pages or so was like an extended epilogue of each couple. It was interesting but also discussed a lot of secondary characters I forgot and didn't care to know about so ended up skimming those pages.
January 11, 2022
Oh what an ending!
Bravo Cora! You have us everything and then some more! What an incredible ride! This series is truly amazing! Start at book 1. You will not be disappointed. I may reread them entire series again.
Bravo Cora! You have us everything and then some more! What an incredible ride! This series is truly amazing! Start at book 1. You will not be disappointed. I may reread them entire series again.
February 11, 2021
I've waited so long for Walker and Avery's story, and it was worth the wait. It's exciting and action packed, and has you wondering if Elizabeth's reappearance in Walker's life will destroy not only Avery's dreams, but every member of Base Camp's. It'll have you on the edge of your seat!
April 12, 2021
This is an OK romance, and I mostly liked Walker and Avery -- but it irritated me that he didn't tell her why he couldn't propose to her for so long. This book gets 3.5 stars from me, rounded down to 3 stars.
It really bothered me that Walker waited so long to tell Avery why he couldn't propose to her. I get that he thought it would be resolved soon, but Avery didn't know that, and didn't know why he wouldn't commit to their relationship. It would have served Walker right if Avery had given up on him, since he kept her in the dark for so long. There was so much angst because of Walker's secret, and there really didn't need to be that much. It bothers me when authors do that, as it seems they are just adding unnecessary angst.
It also bothered me that Elizabeth didn't tell everyone why she was really there for so long. I get that she was afraid, but it wasn't fair to any of the Base Camp folks that they didn't know what was going on.
I also thought the whole plot line with Brody's surprise appearance was silly. I won't give spoilers, but it seemed like it was added just to make the book longer and provide more unnecessary angst.
One problem I had with this series was that there was so long between books. Since it had been so long since I read some of them, it was difficult to remember all the characters or details. So when this book mentioned other characters or events from the earlier books, I got a little lost. That was frustrating, and I really wished the books in the series had been published closer together.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
It really bothered me that Walker waited so long to tell Avery why he couldn't propose to her. I get that he thought it would be resolved soon, but Avery didn't know that, and didn't know why he wouldn't commit to their relationship. It would have served Walker right if Avery had given up on him, since he kept her in the dark for so long. There was so much angst because of Walker's secret, and there really didn't need to be that much. It bothers me when authors do that, as it seems they are just adding unnecessary angst.
It also bothered me that Elizabeth didn't tell everyone why she was really there for so long. I get that she was afraid, but it wasn't fair to any of the Base Camp folks that they didn't know what was going on.
I also thought the whole plot line with Brody's surprise appearance was silly. I won't give spoilers, but it seemed like it was added just to make the book longer and provide more unnecessary angst.
One problem I had with this series was that there was so long between books. Since it had been so long since I read some of them, it was difficult to remember all the characters or details. So when this book mentioned other characters or events from the earlier books, I got a little lost. That was frustrating, and I really wished the books in the series had been published closer together.
My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.
February 13, 2021
With this book we get a prelude that catches you up to the present. The book opens just a few steps back from where the last one ended. It's early morning, before the film crews come out, and Avery sees something wrong with one of the Bison, the one she calls Ruth. Yes she's named the Bison. She calls for Walker and together they watch as Ruth gives birth, a beautiful moment that almost ends with a kiss. However the film crew shows up and it becomes a request for just one more day.
We see Boone come in with just the one short stick before Angus and Win's wedding. Kind of a moot point but a tradition of sorts, We also learn how Walker managed to not pull the short one until today. It wasn't just luck. Looking forward to the wedding and dancing with Avery at the reception, no one was more surprised than him when his grandmother Sue shows up with Elizabeth at her side. Both clearly determined for him to keep his promise. That doesn't make any sense to him when the last time they spoke they agreed to put an end to it.
Avery is taken aback by the beauty of the newcomer, wondering why Walker would want her when Elizabeth was everything she's not. Things don't get any better when instead of Walker going to his grandmother's for a confrontation about the past, Elizabeth shows up at Base Camp to stay.
She's not offering Walker any explanations, and Boone decides they need a back-up husband for Avery in order for her to stay on the show. To say things are about to get interesting is an understatement.
Just when you think things can't get worse, what with an intruder they can't catch, surveyors from Montague, Elizabeth on her cell phone and Gabe's glares, and reports from Star News cutting down all the good the show is doing with personal attacks, they do. One that I never saw coming.
I love seeing Alice and her sisters as well as the maze from the 'Brides of Chance Creek' Series, apparently that comes after this one but I've already read it.
This book is full of surprises and we all know Elizabeth has to be up to something, and so does Gabe, the question is what.
All I'm going to say is I spent a lot of time almost in tears and holding my breath that things work out.
I really can't wait to see what Cora comes up with next and in the meantime I have a few series to catch up on!
We see Boone come in with just the one short stick before Angus and Win's wedding. Kind of a moot point but a tradition of sorts, We also learn how Walker managed to not pull the short one until today. It wasn't just luck. Looking forward to the wedding and dancing with Avery at the reception, no one was more surprised than him when his grandmother Sue shows up with Elizabeth at her side. Both clearly determined for him to keep his promise. That doesn't make any sense to him when the last time they spoke they agreed to put an end to it.
Avery is taken aback by the beauty of the newcomer, wondering why Walker would want her when Elizabeth was everything she's not. Things don't get any better when instead of Walker going to his grandmother's for a confrontation about the past, Elizabeth shows up at Base Camp to stay.
She's not offering Walker any explanations, and Boone decides they need a back-up husband for Avery in order for her to stay on the show. To say things are about to get interesting is an understatement.
Just when you think things can't get worse, what with an intruder they can't catch, surveyors from Montague, Elizabeth on her cell phone and Gabe's glares, and reports from Star News cutting down all the good the show is doing with personal attacks, they do. One that I never saw coming.
I love seeing Alice and her sisters as well as the maze from the 'Brides of Chance Creek' Series, apparently that comes after this one but I've already read it.
This book is full of surprises and we all know Elizabeth has to be up to something, and so does Gabe, the question is what.
All I'm going to say is I spent a lot of time almost in tears and holding my breath that things work out.
I really can't wait to see what Cora comes up with next and in the meantime I have a few series to catch up on!
February 10, 2021
A Seal's Triumph by Cora Seton winds up her Chance Creek Novels with the story of Walker and Avery, one the series has been dancing around forever. Walker is another of the original four Navy Seals who came to Montana to build a sustainable community and wound up with so much more. Now, according to the contract with the reality show people, it was his turn to marry within 40 days. If he did not, they would forfeit the ranch and the community they had built. He wanted to marry Avery; he had since the day, nearly a year before, he had met her. It was not as easy as it seemed. He was promised, had been since he was 17, to Elizabeth Blaine, the daughter of a friend of his father's (long story). She didn't want to marry him any more than her wanted to marry her, but she had to come home, to the Crow reservation and his grandmother to call it off. All of a sudden, she was there, and seemed to want to be his wife. What a mess. Avery had been patient, but she was not sure how much longer she could be. She didn't understand at all. Elizabeth didn't seem to love him, she never touched him, but she insisted they would marry.
This was a very satisfying ending to a beloved series. Lots of twists and turns, complicating everything: some from Walker, some from Elizabeth, and some from Avery. Montague, the developer to whom the ranch was promised if the community failed or the contract was broken, was a constant presence, between men plotting the houses they would build, or bringing in bulldozers to destroy the tiny houses. The best part was the very last chapter where we revisited each of the couples that had met and married during the year of filming. All of these characters and their stories are close to the hearts of Seton's fans and have been rewarded for their loyalty. Chance Creek has been the ideal community for several of her series and we are sorry to see it finished. Please read these books. You will love them. The ultimate social commentary disguised as romance.
This was a very satisfying ending to a beloved series. Lots of twists and turns, complicating everything: some from Walker, some from Elizabeth, and some from Avery. Montague, the developer to whom the ranch was promised if the community failed or the contract was broken, was a constant presence, between men plotting the houses they would build, or bringing in bulldozers to destroy the tiny houses. The best part was the very last chapter where we revisited each of the couples that had met and married during the year of filming. All of these characters and their stories are close to the hearts of Seton's fans and have been rewarded for their loyalty. Chance Creek has been the ideal community for several of her series and we are sorry to see it finished. Please read these books. You will love them. The ultimate social commentary disguised as romance.
February 5, 2021
My Compass!!!
A SEAL'S TRIUMPH started where Angus and Win's story left off. Walker was promised to a woman he didn't love, Elizabeth Blaine. For years he had been avoiding what to come. He joined the Marines and along with his fellow mates, they were looking to change things with Base Camp.
He met and fell in love with Avery, the latter made him want things he never knew he wanted. But first he had to handle his past. Just as he was about to do that, his nana came up with a scheme that could cost him the one woman he'd ever loved.
Avery Lightfoot wanted what her parents had, a love marriage. LOVE meant everything to her, she'd been waiting for her soulmate and she found him. She knew that Lieutenant Walker Norton was her one true love. Now she had fight for her future when his past gatecrashed their lives.
Elizabeth Blaine didn't love Walker and she knew he didn't love her either. He knew that there had to be something/someone behind her wanting to claim him now. He wasn't going to rest until he found out what it was. At the same time he had to make sure that he wouldn't lose Avery.
Loved catching up with the Base Camp gang and meeting new characters. It was great to see Avery and Walker fight for their future. Their friends had their sixes, they have all become one huge FAMILY.
A SEAL'S TRIUMPH is the tenth and final installment in Cora Seton's SEAL'S OF CHANCE CREEK series. What an intriguing, fascinating and amazing way to end this magnificent series. Cora Seton did an awesome job! 5++++
****I received this book, without any obligation to review.****
A SEAL'S TRIUMPH started where Angus and Win's story left off. Walker was promised to a woman he didn't love, Elizabeth Blaine. For years he had been avoiding what to come. He joined the Marines and along with his fellow mates, they were looking to change things with Base Camp.
He met and fell in love with Avery, the latter made him want things he never knew he wanted. But first he had to handle his past. Just as he was about to do that, his nana came up with a scheme that could cost him the one woman he'd ever loved.
Avery Lightfoot wanted what her parents had, a love marriage. LOVE meant everything to her, she'd been waiting for her soulmate and she found him. She knew that Lieutenant Walker Norton was her one true love. Now she had fight for her future when his past gatecrashed their lives.
Elizabeth Blaine didn't love Walker and she knew he didn't love her either. He knew that there had to be something/someone behind her wanting to claim him now. He wasn't going to rest until he found out what it was. At the same time he had to make sure that he wouldn't lose Avery.
Loved catching up with the Base Camp gang and meeting new characters. It was great to see Avery and Walker fight for their future. Their friends had their sixes, they have all become one huge FAMILY.
A SEAL'S TRIUMPH is the tenth and final installment in Cora Seton's SEAL'S OF CHANCE CREEK series. What an intriguing, fascinating and amazing way to end this magnificent series. Cora Seton did an awesome job! 5++++
****I received this book, without any obligation to review.****
February 9, 2021
For five years author Cora Seton has taken us on the dramatic journey of ten determined SEAL's of Chance Creek and the women who fall in love with them while having their every waking moment taped for a reality show. This final book in the series was a heart-warming, and at times, heart-wrenching story of Walker and Avery and the strength it will take for them to work through the considerable theatrics, pain and suspenseful drama to get to their HEA.
Walker has been half in love with Avery since he saw her spit-fire attitude directed at Boone the first time he saw her. But a promise he made years ago has him holding back from pursuing a relationship until he resolves those issues. When it finally looks like it will be their turn for a happy ever after, his past comes back to cause more trouble than he ever could have expected.
Avery's heart was captured by Walker the first time she saw him but for almost a year he has kept himself aloof, even knowing he must soon marry or cause the entire group to lose everything they've worked so hard for. With their final weeks counting down Walker is finally making promises but they are constantly being pushed back again and again. When Walker's past shows up Avery is sure her heart can't take much more.
I have loved this series since the beginning. I especially loved the one-year-later epilogue that fills you in on all ten couples lives. Although you could read each book as a stand alone, this series makes much more sense if read in order.
I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.
Walker has been half in love with Avery since he saw her spit-fire attitude directed at Boone the first time he saw her. But a promise he made years ago has him holding back from pursuing a relationship until he resolves those issues. When it finally looks like it will be their turn for a happy ever after, his past comes back to cause more trouble than he ever could have expected.
Avery's heart was captured by Walker the first time she saw him but for almost a year he has kept himself aloof, even knowing he must soon marry or cause the entire group to lose everything they've worked so hard for. With their final weeks counting down Walker is finally making promises but they are constantly being pushed back again and again. When Walker's past shows up Avery is sure her heart can't take much more.
I have loved this series since the beginning. I especially loved the one-year-later epilogue that fills you in on all ten couples lives. Although you could read each book as a stand alone, this series makes much more sense if read in order.
I received an ARC and voluntarily offer this review.
February 10, 2021
A Seal’s Triumph: A Chance Creek Novel Book 10 is by Cora Seton. The time has finally come for the tenth and last man at Chance Creek has to marry within forty days. If he does, the ranch will be turned over to Fulsom who had already promised it to a developer who planned huge mansions. The men and women who lived on the ranch were not impressed. That will mean they give up their homes and all they have worked for the past year. It comes down to Walker Norton to find his bride.
Actually, he has found her and a spare. He is engaged to Elizabeth , a childhood friend. They were promised to each other since they were in high school. They grew up together so have known each other for all their lives. Why after all these years, would he still want to keep a promise that was made based on a lie? Why would she want to keep that lie going? He is in love with Avery Lightfoot who has been on the ranch from the beginning. She and Riley are best friends. He knows she loves him so why hasn’t he asked her to marry him and told Elizabeth no. Until the night of the wedding of friends, he hasn’t told Avery he loves her and wants to marry her. She expects a proposal as soon as he draws the short straw. Why hasn’t he told her the truth behind his problematic engagement to Elizabeth. Instead of asking Avery to marry him, Elizabeth arrives and openly declares her side which is to hold him to her proposal and to marriage. Why doesn’t he just tell her no and be done with it?
Will Walker be married on time and save the ranch? Who will be the bride?
Actually, he has found her and a spare. He is engaged to Elizabeth , a childhood friend. They were promised to each other since they were in high school. They grew up together so have known each other for all their lives. Why after all these years, would he still want to keep a promise that was made based on a lie? Why would she want to keep that lie going? He is in love with Avery Lightfoot who has been on the ranch from the beginning. She and Riley are best friends. He knows she loves him so why hasn’t he asked her to marry him and told Elizabeth no. Until the night of the wedding of friends, he hasn’t told Avery he loves her and wants to marry her. She expects a proposal as soon as he draws the short straw. Why hasn’t he told her the truth behind his problematic engagement to Elizabeth. Instead of asking Avery to marry him, Elizabeth arrives and openly declares her side which is to hold him to her proposal and to marriage. Why doesn’t he just tell her no and be done with it?
Will Walker be married on time and save the ranch? Who will be the bride?
February 11, 2021
Heart of the House
Cora Seton's Chance Creek series books are heart warming and enticing. The SEAL's of Chance Creek series has also been entertaining, thought provoking and deeply moving. This final novel, culminating the reality show all the characters have been trapped in, reflects and addresses the concerns and challenges of our times. While following the frustrating love story of Walker Norton and Avery Lightfoot, this book also brings home the need to not only establish a safe place to live and love, but to protect our planet's environment to the extent we can. Protection, improvement and new ideas to save the earth are why the ten SEAL's originally homesteaded Westfield, unknowingly impinging on the women who planned to live in the manor located on the ranch. Walker and Avery were two of those original residents. Their attraction to each other was immediate, but they are now the last of the couple's expected to marry to "win" the reality show and the ranch. But mysterious pasts haunt both of them, and are back to wreck their present. Politics, greed, jealousy and danger encroach on this final book of the series. It is one of the best of the ten stories and one of the best series conclusions I've ever read. And I've read a lot. Wonderful characters, detailed back stories, entertaining and suspenseful plots all tied up in contemporary concerns and challenges, both personally and globally, made this series terrific and this final book masterful.
Cora Seton's Chance Creek series books are heart warming and enticing. The SEAL's of Chance Creek series has also been entertaining, thought provoking and deeply moving. This final novel, culminating the reality show all the characters have been trapped in, reflects and addresses the concerns and challenges of our times. While following the frustrating love story of Walker Norton and Avery Lightfoot, this book also brings home the need to not only establish a safe place to live and love, but to protect our planet's environment to the extent we can. Protection, improvement and new ideas to save the earth are why the ten SEAL's originally homesteaded Westfield, unknowingly impinging on the women who planned to live in the manor located on the ranch. Walker and Avery were two of those original residents. Their attraction to each other was immediate, but they are now the last of the couple's expected to marry to "win" the reality show and the ranch. But mysterious pasts haunt both of them, and are back to wreck their present. Politics, greed, jealousy and danger encroach on this final book of the series. It is one of the best of the ten stories and one of the best series conclusions I've ever read. And I've read a lot. Wonderful characters, detailed back stories, entertaining and suspenseful plots all tied up in contemporary concerns and challenges, both personally and globally, made this series terrific and this final book masterful.
February 11, 2021
I am so sad to see this series end. Each and every episode is neatly tied to the others, even though they are all standalone. The tight knit community that was created by this unbelievably talented author will draw you in, and you truly won't want to leave. Down to earth, and totally realistic, this series is absolutely a must read. I feel like I'm leaving part of my family behind. I typically don't read a book more than once, but I may do so with this series.
In this episode, the final former SEAL will be put on the spot, and just when everyone thinks the inevitable is ready to fall into place, the totally unexpected shows up. Just in time to create havoc amongst the residents of Base Camp. Avery has been waiting in the shadows for what seems like forever to finally be able to love Walker Norton the way she wants, in the open and openly. But when a ghost from Walkers' past rushes in, she wonders where she actually stands. And, of course, when trouble comes running, more follows.
Be prepared to ride the roller coaster ride of love, because this book is full of ups and downs, and a few all arounds, as the finale comes to life in vivid colors. Ms. Seton has truly created a masterpiece with this series. Most definitely worth the read, of not only this episode, but the entire series.
I was gifted a copy of this book and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion.
In this episode, the final former SEAL will be put on the spot, and just when everyone thinks the inevitable is ready to fall into place, the totally unexpected shows up. Just in time to create havoc amongst the residents of Base Camp. Avery has been waiting in the shadows for what seems like forever to finally be able to love Walker Norton the way she wants, in the open and openly. But when a ghost from Walkers' past rushes in, she wonders where she actually stands. And, of course, when trouble comes running, more follows.
Be prepared to ride the roller coaster ride of love, because this book is full of ups and downs, and a few all arounds, as the finale comes to life in vivid colors. Ms. Seton has truly created a masterpiece with this series. Most definitely worth the read, of not only this episode, but the entire series.
I was gifted a copy of this book and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion.
June 26, 2021
Not as Good as the Rest of the Set
I have read the entire “Seals of Chance Creek Series”. In fact after reading the 1st one I knew I wanted to read the rest and purchased all of them. But when I got finished with number nine these wasn’t a number ten and so I had to wait. Meanwhile we moved, and I got involved with my hobbies. Finally I got back to reading and purchased the book. I’m not sure if I even liked this story. I definitely don’t think it was worth the cost.
So let me explain. The story of the couple that we all feel belonged together was pretty great. BUT for some reason the author had to make the rival for his affections an environmentalist. And she preaches about what we are doing to the earth throughout most of the book. I don’t buy books to read that sort of crap, but maybe you do. And then when we get close to the end of the story there is a whole section on how everyone else is doing. Now it’s been awhile since I read the series and I don’t remember who married who or what their life story was. I didn’t enjoy that section at all. So all said and done there is at least half the book that I thought was a waist of time. And I hate to say that because I usually love Cora’s books, but not this time.
I have read the entire “Seals of Chance Creek Series”. In fact after reading the 1st one I knew I wanted to read the rest and purchased all of them. But when I got finished with number nine these wasn’t a number ten and so I had to wait. Meanwhile we moved, and I got involved with my hobbies. Finally I got back to reading and purchased the book. I’m not sure if I even liked this story. I definitely don’t think it was worth the cost.
So let me explain. The story of the couple that we all feel belonged together was pretty great. BUT for some reason the author had to make the rival for his affections an environmentalist. And she preaches about what we are doing to the earth throughout most of the book. I don’t buy books to read that sort of crap, but maybe you do. And then when we get close to the end of the story there is a whole section on how everyone else is doing. Now it’s been awhile since I read the series and I don’t remember who married who or what their life story was. I didn’t enjoy that section at all. So all said and done there is at least half the book that I thought was a waist of time. And I hate to say that because I usually love Cora’s books, but not this time.
March 22, 2021
A SEAL's Triumph is the tenth and final book in the SEALS of Chance Creek series and a great ending to an interesting series.
Lieutenant Walker Norton, a Native American and Avery Lightfoot meet in the first book of the series and have wanted each other for the entire year of the building of Base Camp and being on a weekly reality TV show. He is a man of his word and at age seventeen he promised to marry Elizabeth, a friend of his family and he has to get out of that promise to be free to marry Avery, the love of his life.
Threats keep coming at Base Camp as they come to the end of the year and are working hard to meet all the requirements to gain ownership of the ranch they have put so much work into making it an environmentally friendly community that can support itself.
A threat on Elizabeth's life, testifying in congress to promote environmental issues in the Artic, a kidnaping and rescue and the threat to bulldoze the tiny homes of the couples at Base Camp leads to a great ending and review of all the original couples at Base Camp. Great series with a great theme and wonderful ending too.
Lieutenant Walker Norton, a Native American and Avery Lightfoot meet in the first book of the series and have wanted each other for the entire year of the building of Base Camp and being on a weekly reality TV show. He is a man of his word and at age seventeen he promised to marry Elizabeth, a friend of his family and he has to get out of that promise to be free to marry Avery, the love of his life.
Threats keep coming at Base Camp as they come to the end of the year and are working hard to meet all the requirements to gain ownership of the ranch they have put so much work into making it an environmentally friendly community that can support itself.
A threat on Elizabeth's life, testifying in congress to promote environmental issues in the Artic, a kidnaping and rescue and the threat to bulldoze the tiny homes of the couples at Base Camp leads to a great ending and review of all the original couples at Base Camp. Great series with a great theme and wonderful ending too.
February 3, 2021
We’ve watched Avery and Walker skirt their mutual attraction and finally we have their book. Walker has been cagey about his reason for not actively pursuing Avery, and that reason is revealed, as is some context for the other drama in the books and particularly in this one. This is, in some ways, the most overtly explicit about the climate issues that Base Camp is addressing and the general dangers posed by uninhibited gas drilling and overuse of natural resources. While this is a vital dialog to have, it threatened to overshadow the action on Base Camp itself, which was a pity. There is the usual drama we’ve come to expect from the SEALs of Chance Creek book, and this, the last book in the series, has an epilogue that really does need you to be familiar with the other books. It’s a delightful peek into the future of the Base Camp couples, and it’s a lovely reminder of who those couples are. While this book is a standalone, you will get more out of it if you read (or re-read) the earlier books beforehand.
I was gifted a copy of this book, and the opinions are my own.
I was gifted a copy of this book, and the opinions are my own.
February 9, 2021
ARC in exchange for an honest review
A group of retired navy Seals decides to build an environmentally sustainable community. To get the money necessary they accept to participate in a reality television show funded by Fulsom, an eccentric billionaire. The men have to marry, within a year and produce at least three children. To decide whose turn it is to be married, they draw straws.
They share the land with a group of women who manage a Regency themed
B&B.
Last book in an engaging series
Avery is a character I rooted for all along. Walker put her through a lot and she bore it with grace, dignity, and perseverance.
Walker is the silent type, it is clear that he is in love with Avery but he is closed off and unwilling to explain fully how his family obligations came to be. His grandmother Sue is adamant that he marries his betrothed, Elizabeth, who is an environmental scientist.
Walker's eventual marriage will determine the end of the show and the ownership of the land.
Enter Elizabeth. She has an agenda of her own and doesn’t seem willing to end their engagement as she promised to Walker (Walker seems afraid to face his grandmother himself).
A enjoyed the book. The story is believable and well written.
I appreciated the emphasis on the importance to protect the environment and the commitment we all need to make, but in my opinion, in this book, the topic was overextended, detracting from the rest of the story.
Sadly, it is time to say goodbye to this series.
A group of retired navy Seals decides to build an environmentally sustainable community. To get the money necessary they accept to participate in a reality television show funded by Fulsom, an eccentric billionaire. The men have to marry, within a year and produce at least three children. To decide whose turn it is to be married, they draw straws.
They share the land with a group of women who manage a Regency themed
B&B.
Last book in an engaging series
Avery is a character I rooted for all along. Walker put her through a lot and she bore it with grace, dignity, and perseverance.
Walker is the silent type, it is clear that he is in love with Avery but he is closed off and unwilling to explain fully how his family obligations came to be. His grandmother Sue is adamant that he marries his betrothed, Elizabeth, who is an environmental scientist.
Walker's eventual marriage will determine the end of the show and the ownership of the land.
Enter Elizabeth. She has an agenda of her own and doesn’t seem willing to end their engagement as she promised to Walker (Walker seems afraid to face his grandmother himself).
A enjoyed the book. The story is believable and well written.
I appreciated the emphasis on the importance to protect the environment and the commitment we all need to make, but in my opinion, in this book, the topic was overextended, detracting from the rest of the story.
Sadly, it is time to say goodbye to this series.
February 18, 2021
Enough of the soapbox
I've read every book in this series. I think the initial thought of writing about all 10 couples seemed like a good idea at the time, but they've gotten less and less worth reading as the series went on. I really wanted Walker and Avery to finally get their happily ever after, but the environmental preaching completely over powers the personal story. And when Elizabeth made the statement that it was okay to put their community, including women and children, in immediate danger, because her testimony would save the world, I knew that as much as I've enjoyed reading some of the books in this and other series by this author, I think I'm done. No one just meets and falls in love, everything has to have an ulterior motive, a manipulation, an unrealistic back story--sometimes all at one time. I think it's normal that an author's personal views are expressed in subtle and sometimes not so subtle ways, and I'm okay with that. But I don't need a "message" stuffed down my throat and force fed to me. Enough already.
I've read every book in this series. I think the initial thought of writing about all 10 couples seemed like a good idea at the time, but they've gotten less and less worth reading as the series went on. I really wanted Walker and Avery to finally get their happily ever after, but the environmental preaching completely over powers the personal story. And when Elizabeth made the statement that it was okay to put their community, including women and children, in immediate danger, because her testimony would save the world, I knew that as much as I've enjoyed reading some of the books in this and other series by this author, I think I'm done. No one just meets and falls in love, everything has to have an ulterior motive, a manipulation, an unrealistic back story--sometimes all at one time. I think it's normal that an author's personal views are expressed in subtle and sometimes not so subtle ways, and I'm okay with that. But I don't need a "message" stuffed down my throat and force fed to me. Enough already.
February 27, 2021
Satisfying finale to a super series!
I have enjoyed getting to know the characters in SEALS of Chance Creek. This is it, Walker is the last one who needs to get married in 40 days or they lose the ranch and all their hard work is plowed under. He has lived Avery since the first day he saw her, but had been hampered by the fact that he had agreed to marry his childhood friend a long time ago. How can he marry Avery, and go against his word of honor? Then Elizabeth shows up and announces she is there for her future husband! Now what?! Well that is just the start of this story! I think this was the longest one of all the stories in this series, but it was needed to really get through everything. Will Walker manage to save the day, or do they lose the ranch? This one is a nail-biter up to the very end. So sit back and watch the show!
The pace is breakneck and the tone is very uncertain yet hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has some action and some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and kickass! Read all of these in order! Enjoy!
I have enjoyed getting to know the characters in SEALS of Chance Creek. This is it, Walker is the last one who needs to get married in 40 days or they lose the ranch and all their hard work is plowed under. He has lived Avery since the first day he saw her, but had been hampered by the fact that he had agreed to marry his childhood friend a long time ago. How can he marry Avery, and go against his word of honor? Then Elizabeth shows up and announces she is there for her future husband! Now what?! Well that is just the start of this story! I think this was the longest one of all the stories in this series, but it was needed to really get through everything. Will Walker manage to save the day, or do they lose the ranch? This one is a nail-biter up to the very end. So sit back and watch the show!
The pace is breakneck and the tone is very uncertain yet hopeful with a character oriented storyline that has some action and some steamy scenes. The characters are vibrant and kickass! Read all of these in order! Enjoy!
February 3, 2021
Since I hadn’t read a portion of the series before now, I got all caught up and read them in preparation for this book. It was worth it.
I liked this book quite a bit. It was great to see what was going on with Walker for all this time, and fun to learn how he was able to avoid drawing the short straw until the very end. There was something that irked me because it felt a little contrived or convenient to the story, but I knew that if it was in there there had to be a reason behind it, so I tried not to let it get to me. As I suspected it did weave into the big finale of how everything ended. The final chapter is one year later and we see what’s going on with Base Camp and everyones’ little families, and what the future holds for them. It was a perfect wrap up to the series. And while all the books are standalone, the experience is better to read them in order.
There’s even a fun little tidbit Easter Egg to spot.
I liked this book quite a bit. It was great to see what was going on with Walker for all this time, and fun to learn how he was able to avoid drawing the short straw until the very end. There was something that irked me because it felt a little contrived or convenient to the story, but I knew that if it was in there there had to be a reason behind it, so I tried not to let it get to me. As I suspected it did weave into the big finale of how everything ended. The final chapter is one year later and we see what’s going on with Base Camp and everyones’ little families, and what the future holds for them. It was a perfect wrap up to the series. And while all the books are standalone, the experience is better to read them in order.
There’s even a fun little tidbit Easter Egg to spot.
February 16, 2021
A Seal's Triumph
WOW! Another FANTASTIC story by Cora! Walker and Avery finally got their story. It was exciting and sad in some areas. Both knew they were meant for each other but Walker needed to get out of his promise that he went along with Elizabeth when he was in high school. Once Elizabeth finally made an appearance, chaos ensued. Come to find out Elizabeth was engaged to someone else but needed Walker's protection from people trying to kill her. It's unfortunate that Avery got caught up in that mess and was kidnapped on her wedding day, therefore missing the deadline of Fulsom's rule but the town of Chance Creek wouldn't allow Folsom to take Base Camp because of the kidnapping. In the end, everything worked out to everyone's satisfaction and advantage. I am totally sad that this is the end of the series but am happy to read about all of the happy couples and their kids. FANTASTIC job Cora! I would highly recommend this book and this series!
WOW! Another FANTASTIC story by Cora! Walker and Avery finally got their story. It was exciting and sad in some areas. Both knew they were meant for each other but Walker needed to get out of his promise that he went along with Elizabeth when he was in high school. Once Elizabeth finally made an appearance, chaos ensued. Come to find out Elizabeth was engaged to someone else but needed Walker's protection from people trying to kill her. It's unfortunate that Avery got caught up in that mess and was kidnapped on her wedding day, therefore missing the deadline of Fulsom's rule but the town of Chance Creek wouldn't allow Folsom to take Base Camp because of the kidnapping. In the end, everything worked out to everyone's satisfaction and advantage. I am totally sad that this is the end of the series but am happy to read about all of the happy couples and their kids. FANTASTIC job Cora! I would highly recommend this book and this series!
February 24, 2021
Nice wrap up to the stories but....
There was a nice wrap up for all the couples in the end. This was Walker and Averys story. I really didn’t feel the chemistry between these two. No connection. Sometimes I wondered why they even cared about each other. Nothing to base it on. And once Elizabeth showed up? I could barely tolerate her in the story. Every page she was on I hurried through because she was so unlikable I couldn’t stand to read it. And the story line about their “promise” just didn’t didn’t make sense. Didn’t ring true. And putting everyone in danger like that because someone was after her???? Pure selfishness., didn’t like that either. And as important as “going green” is too our environment? Too much of it shoved at us in the story. I wanted more Walker and Avery. More romance. I still love Cora Seton. Still love her books. But this story was by far the most disappointing even if the ending of all the couples was good.
There was a nice wrap up for all the couples in the end. This was Walker and Averys story. I really didn’t feel the chemistry between these two. No connection. Sometimes I wondered why they even cared about each other. Nothing to base it on. And once Elizabeth showed up? I could barely tolerate her in the story. Every page she was on I hurried through because she was so unlikable I couldn’t stand to read it. And the story line about their “promise” just didn’t didn’t make sense. Didn’t ring true. And putting everyone in danger like that because someone was after her???? Pure selfishness., didn’t like that either. And as important as “going green” is too our environment? Too much of it shoved at us in the story. I wanted more Walker and Avery. More romance. I still love Cora Seton. Still love her books. But this story was by far the most disappointing even if the ending of all the couples was good.
February 3, 2021
A SEAL's Triumph is book ten in the SEALs of Chance Creek Series by C. Seton. It's the conclusion to this series and reading this book was a bit bittersweet. Bitter because it's the last book in the series, sweet because it's Avery and Walker's anticipated story.
Avery Lightfood is living the Regnery lifestyle on the ranch and she loves Walker deeply. Only Walker is torn, he has other responsibilities that will keep him away from Avery.
But she doesn't give up. I loved Avery's character. She's a strong heroine and knows what she wants. Walker - hmm, in the previous books I liked him just fine, but now he isn't my favorite character. Yes he wants A, but he is still rooted in responsibility of the past. So nope, W please grow a you know what and stand by your woman.
AST is a fast paced, action packed read, the fitting conclusion to a great series.
Avery Lightfood is living the Regnery lifestyle on the ranch and she loves Walker deeply. Only Walker is torn, he has other responsibilities that will keep him away from Avery.
But she doesn't give up. I loved Avery's character. She's a strong heroine and knows what she wants. Walker - hmm, in the previous books I liked him just fine, but now he isn't my favorite character. Yes he wants A, but he is still rooted in responsibility of the past. So nope, W please grow a you know what and stand by your woman.
AST is a fast paced, action packed read, the fitting conclusion to a great series.
February 9, 2021
What a great ending to a fantastic series! From the minute that I started reading this series, I’ve loved Base Camp and wanted to join this group of men and women. Over the course of a year, each man is picked and has 40 days to find a woman to marry. If everyone meets the challenge on time, Base Camp is their land to keep. It all comes down to Walker. Luckily he’s been in love with Avery and she’s in love with him so it should be easy, right? Wrong!
Walker made a promise to another woman, Elizabeth, years ago. Until he can fix that, he won’t marry Avery. Elizabeth is finally coming to be with him and hopefully clear him of his obligation.
When Elizabeth shows up, things change and Walker can’t figure out why a woman who doesn’t love him refuses to let him go. Things will happen that you won’t see coming.
A great story! The saddest part is this wonderful series is over!
Walker made a promise to another woman, Elizabeth, years ago. Until he can fix that, he won’t marry Avery. Elizabeth is finally coming to be with him and hopefully clear him of his obligation.
When Elizabeth shows up, things change and Walker can’t figure out why a woman who doesn’t love him refuses to let him go. Things will happen that you won’t see coming.
A great story! The saddest part is this wonderful series is over!
February 10, 2021
A SEAL's Triumph is the last book in Core Set one's Base Camp series. It wasnt my personal favorite but we finally learn the secrets why Walker kept Avery at arms length despite his obvious love for her. Like the previous books they danced around each other in their own story. I liked it but after her friends turned on her in the last book I wanted her to sand up for herself. She is rather passive bit I was hoping for more. I was also a bit disappointed in Walker. He didn't face the problem head on. He let it simmer for months leaving poor Avec feeling alone. They were finally able to make it work in the end but it took a while to get there.
On a side note it was worth reading to catch up in the other couples and read about the conclusion of the series.
I received a copy of this for a honest review.
On a side note it was worth reading to catch up in the other couples and read about the conclusion of the series.
I received a copy of this for a honest review.
February 12, 2021
Lieutenant Walker Norton found himself attracted to Avery Lightfoot from the moment he met her, and she was pretty enamored herself. With the reality series on the line, along with the women's bed and breakfast and the possible loss of base camp, there is no room for mistakes. But Walker has been promised to another woman for years, and Avery isn't going to sit around and wait while he figures out what he truly wants. Enter the backup husband. The story gets more exciting while teaching the reader about the hazards of climate change. It's all intertwined and ends in a way I didn't see coming. Though I didn't find this last book as deep in the romance portion of the story, I learned a lot, which has me interested in ways I can keep from leaving my footprint on this world. I'll miss these characters, but I look forward to reading whatever the author is writing next.
March 19, 2021
The conflict surrounding Elizabeth would have been more than enough. Piling on all that extra crap with the tabloid news, and the greedy land developer was too much. It made the first two thirds of the story just incredibly stressful with no light moments to break the tension. It was also incredibly annoying that almost all of the issues between Avery and Walker would have been resolved if he had only spoken up and explained what was going on, right from the first book. This is definitely a case of self-inflicted misery, and I hate that, and dragging it out for ten stories made it worse.
I’m glad it finally worked out and the epilogue where she spends time with every single protagonist from every book in the series helped make the final third of the book rewarding, but the book had already kind of exhausted me too much to enjoy as much as I normally would.
I’m glad it finally worked out and the epilogue where she spends time with every single protagonist from every book in the series helped make the final third of the book rewarding, but the book had already kind of exhausted me too much to enjoy as much as I normally would.
February 5, 2021
Having read all of the books in this series, I strongly recommend not picking this final book up until you've read at least most of the others, preferably in order. This final book not only gets us the long awaited pairing of Walker and Avery but also the final conclusion to the Base Camp reality show. So throughout the book, you not only have to worry if Walker and Avery will finally get their happily ever after, you have to wonder how/if the men and women of Base Camp are going to finally get to keep their community. All in all this was a good wrap up to the series. Although I must say that with ten books in the series, I had forgotten some of the couples so it was nice to see the final chapter was an update on everyone's life one year later.
February 7, 2021
Loved this last book in the series.
I've waited what seems like forever to read Walker & Avery's story and once I started I didn't want to put it down but at the same time didn't want it to come to an end, I've really enjoyed this series, the characters becoming friends and through Ms Seton's writing I came to feel that I really knew the characters and the area itself.
I was great to finally fully understand the the true reasons behind Walker's reticence and internal struggles as glimpsed in previous books and too see the other characters frustration with him until they too understood.
A brilliant end of series with a brief glimpse into the future but please, if you've not read the whole series don't start with this one, read the others first, you won't regret it.
I've waited what seems like forever to read Walker & Avery's story and once I started I didn't want to put it down but at the same time didn't want it to come to an end, I've really enjoyed this series, the characters becoming friends and through Ms Seton's writing I came to feel that I really knew the characters and the area itself.
I was great to finally fully understand the the true reasons behind Walker's reticence and internal struggles as glimpsed in previous books and too see the other characters frustration with him until they too understood.
A brilliant end of series with a brief glimpse into the future but please, if you've not read the whole series don't start with this one, read the others first, you won't regret it.
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