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Whiskey Ridge Romance #1
Starting Over
They say opposites attract, but Kelly Cole spends most of her time dreaming of wringing one man's neck.
When the calm and serenity of her life is threatened by a loud karate instructor upstairs, Kelly Cole goes on the offensive. With his sexy alpha hero personality, Quinn Maverick isn't budging either which makes working in the same small building difficult.
A widower with a big secret, Quinn becomes Kelly's protector in a few situations, cementing the connection between them but when she finds out what he's hiding, can she forgive him?
When the scars of the past bring out the guilt, can the wounds be healed?
** This is a sweet romance and features no explicit scenes. **
When the calm and serenity of her life is threatened by a loud karate instructor upstairs, Kelly Cole goes on the offensive. With his sexy alpha hero personality, Quinn Maverick isn't budging either which makes working in the same small building difficult.
A widower with a big secret, Quinn becomes Kelly's protector in a few situations, cementing the connection between them but when she finds out what he's hiding, can she forgive him?
When the scars of the past bring out the guilt, can the wounds be healed?
** This is a sweet romance and features no explicit scenes. **
128 pages, Paperback
First published August 20, 2015
About the author
Rachel Hanna
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I started writing as a young child, and I went into the field of Journalism for many years as an adult. Now, as a romantic fiction writer, I get to live out my own daydreams every single day and share them with readers around the world!
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You can join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Rache...
So who am I? My name is Rachel Hanna, and I am a wife, mother of three incredible kids (maybe I am a BIT biased?), two lovable doggies and one cat that lives outside and thinks he owns the world. Okay, I also have a gecko now too. Don't judge me.
I started writing as a young child, and I went into the field of Journalism for many years as an adult. Now, as a romantic fiction writer, I get to live out my own daydreams every single day and share them with readers around the world!
I'm a Southern chick living near Atlanta, so I say "yes, ma'm" and "ya'll", but I wouldn't have it any other way. :)
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April 21, 2023
This had a light hearted feel to it, but it also had it's rough moments. TW for house fire, and hoarding, and loss of a loved one. Also brief mention of drug use. I spend through this in a day and it was a very good read. I enjoyed the characters and atmosphere and I definitely am curious about more from the author. 5 ⭐!
January 14, 2026
Have I mentioned how much I love Rachel Hanna’s books?!
I loved how everyone’s character developed, and the relationships between them - very heartwarming! I can’t wait to read what happens next between Kelly and Quinn, and Kelly and her mother! This was a very enjoyable read!
I loved how everyone’s character developed, and the relationships between them - very heartwarming! I can’t wait to read what happens next between Kelly and Quinn, and Kelly and her mother! This was a very enjoyable read!
May 18, 2017
I loved this book.
June 5, 2026
Had a hard time getting through this due to bad editing. Would have to reread parts to figure out words that were in it.
February 13, 2025
I never expect this type of book to be anything but predictable and this book certainly was that. But that's okay by me.
What really BUGGED me was the horrible editing by the publisher!!! Almost every page had wrong words, missing words, or sentences that made no sense. Poor editing!!
What really BUGGED me was the horrible editing by the publisher!!! Almost every page had wrong words, missing words, or sentences that made no sense. Poor editing!!
November 26, 2021
I just didn't like the characters or the story so didn't finish reading.
February 29, 2024
one dimensional hero
I tried, I really tried to like this book but could only get half way. If you’re going to write romance, you need to give more than one POV. I just could not get into this book because the only character that felt real was the heroine. Without the guys POV he just felt lackluster and one dimensional. I never got to know the hero.
I tried, I really tried to like this book but could only get half way. If you’re going to write romance, you need to give more than one POV. I just could not get into this book because the only character that felt real was the heroine. Without the guys POV he just felt lackluster and one dimensional. I never got to know the hero.
April 4, 2025
A faced pace page turner with realistic relationships. The issues of lost love, guilt, betrayals, and deep regrets are woven within this story, chapter by chapter. Hanna addresses the importance of change, giving the reader hopes for a happy ending for fractured characters. This is a feel good read in a world where getting lost in a good novel is satisfying and even healing.
May 9, 2017
Second Chances
A very good story it is possible to have a great love story but things change myself being a widow after 30 years of marriage have had to learn that life changes and so do people
A very good story it is possible to have a great love story but things change myself being a widow after 30 years of marriage have had to learn that life changes and so do people
January 1, 2022
Good Life Lessons
There are several good life lessons in this book, woven into the fabric of the story. The story itself is fairly pat and predictable, but still a sweet tale. Will I read another? Absolutely! I might add that there are !multiple
There are several good life lessons in this book, woven into the fabric of the story. The story itself is fairly pat and predictable, but still a sweet tale. Will I read another? Absolutely! I might add that there are !multiple
February 18, 2022
Awesome Read!
What a great story line. I enjoyed reading this book. In fact, one of my favorites for sure. I like all your series but must say this one really kept my interest and couldn’t put this book down. Keep up the great stories. Can’t wait to read book two. I’m so hooked!
What a great story line. I enjoyed reading this book. In fact, one of my favorites for sure. I like all your series but must say this one really kept my interest and couldn’t put this book down. Keep up the great stories. Can’t wait to read book two. I’m so hooked!
March 7, 2022
good quick read….
But the cover is misleading. I’m assuming this is the main male character Quinn’s home in the mountains is pictured there. The book says though that when Quinn took Kelly to his property, his home was a log cabin. Just wondered?
But the cover is misleading. I’m assuming this is the main male character Quinn’s home in the mountains is pictured there. The book says though that when Quinn took Kelly to his property, his home was a log cabin. Just wondered?
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August 6, 2022It was a quick read fun characters to get to know. Intererested in reading more of her books
Quick read with fun characters. Interested in reading more of her work. Easy story to get caught up in, but the ending was predictable
Quick read with fun characters. Interested in reading more of her work. Easy story to get caught up in, but the ending was predictable
August 7, 2022
Kelly Cole has moved to Whiskey Ridge to escape a harrowing childhood. Quinn Maverick is a grieving widower who is also in search of a new start. Kelly finds it very hard to trust after being betrayed repeatedly. Quinn has secrets which might make Kelly find it impossible to forgive him.
February 23, 2025
This is the first book in the Whiskey Ridge series. At first, I wasn’t sure I was going to like this one. It’s a lot different than her other books I’ve read. In the end, I enjoyed it. The characters are growing on me.
January 31, 2026
★★ ½
This book was too long to be a novella and too short to be a book - it left a lot to be desired. The premise was there but I needed more.
Also, the editing was atrocious, as in I’m not sure it was actually edited.
This book was too long to be a novella and too short to be a book - it left a lot to be desired. The premise was there but I needed more.
Also, the editing was atrocious, as in I’m not sure it was actually edited.
August 4, 2026
Totally awesome!
I read this book in record time for me. I loved the sweetness, sadness, loving, giving up and giving in. The characters played their parts to perfection. This book took a lot of thought for Ms Hanna to write, but she did an excellent job!
I read this book in record time for me. I loved the sweetness, sadness, loving, giving up and giving in. The characters played their parts to perfection. This book took a lot of thought for Ms Hanna to write, but she did an excellent job!
September 13, 2026
Not one of my favorites
This book was a slow starter as Rachel Hannah's books go, but had lots of surprises and intrigue in about the latter third. I surely found the latter part making reading it worth my interest.
This book was a slow starter as Rachel Hannah's books go, but had lots of surprises and intrigue in about the latter third. I surely found the latter part making reading it worth my interest.
March 3, 2018
Rating is a 3.5
July 28, 2021
Just ok
I will read the next edition of the series to see if it gets better. Character development was ok as a set up for future books in the series.
I will read the next edition of the series to see if it gets better. Character development was ok as a set up for future books in the series.
October 2, 2021
Cute book
Good read, funny characters and a cute story line. Busted out laughing at the "when you called me a chick I almost body slammed you" line!! Hilarious!!!
Good read, funny characters and a cute story line. Busted out laughing at the "when you called me a chick I almost body slammed you" line!! Hilarious!!!
November 15, 2021
Good read.
November 17, 2021
Predictable easy, short read. Rated up 2/2 star from 3 1/2
November 28, 2021
Cute Story
Quick little story with a happy bending. Shared some of life's troubles and how they work out for the best!
Quick little story with a happy bending. Shared some of life's troubles and how they work out for the best!
June 4, 2022
Another great book by Rachel Hanna. I love her books.
October 2, 2022
Fantastic read. I love her books. They keep me reading into the wee hours. Up all night. Thank god I am retired.
October 9, 2022
quick read
Book three in the series is great too. This author has a knack for writing great stories about people you would like to meet. On to book four.
Book three in the series is great too. This author has a knack for writing great stories about people you would like to meet. On to book four.
October 17, 2022
Quick and easy read …
Quick and easy read that I enjoyed and would have rated higher had it not had so many grammatical errors.
Quick and easy read that I enjoyed and would have rated higher had it not had so many grammatical errors.
December 8, 2022
Sweet book
This was a quick, fun novella. A great start to what could be a good series. I really enjoyed the characters and their storyline.
This was a quick, fun novella. A great start to what could be a good series. I really enjoyed the characters and their storyline.
April 16, 2023
I loved the book, but the editing was terrible!
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