Cascade

Oak Creek #3

by Lainey Davis

It was just supposed to be one time. So why can't she stop thinking about him? Opal Whittaker had an itch, and she thought Archer Crawford was just the man to scratch it. No strings. No expectations. He was going to help her take her mind off things for a little while. Only problem is, she can't get him out of her head. Archer is used to making questionable decisions. In a family of overachievers, he's an average guy and nobody expects too much of him. Why shouldn't the new gal in town come looking to him when she wanted to knock boots? Even after a rendezvous with skunk, a grouchy cat with a soft spot for scruffy men, and a dramatic family Christmas, Archer is bound and determined to win Opal's heart.Can Archer ever earn Opal's trust? Will she ever think of him as anything more than a fling?Cascade is book 3 of the series following the Crawford family through the quirky town of Oak Creek. If you like nosy neighbors, hilarious antics, and scorching hot love scenes, then you’ll devour this sizzling romance by Lainey Davis.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

130 pages, Paperback

Published November 26, 2019

Reviews

[Jessica :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

best book of the oak creek series yet! cute love story!! I adored hunter & opal’s chemistry <3

[Tahsin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a much better story than the previous two, especially after the last one. I liked both Archer and Opal individually, and eventually together. I will admit however, that the secondary and background characters got to be annoying.

[nanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

gostei porque os traumas da pp são curados na terapia e não na pica

[☆☆Hannah☆☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good read. Opal was looking for a no strings attached fling with Archer. It started off good but by the end they both wanted something more. Of course after some issues they get what they want.

[Bette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Story & Audible Listen 🎧📚🎧 A Captivating, Steamy & Delightful!

Cascade
A Fling to Forever Romance (Oak Creek, Book 3)
By: Lainey Davis
Narrated by: Lee Daniels

I am loving the “Oak Creek” series, the characters are awesome and their stories are amazing. This third book is Archer Crawford and Opal Whittaker’s story. Archer is the accountant in Oak Creek, he does the taxes for a number of residents and businesses in town. He, is not as quirky as the other Crawfords but he does have a bit of a quirky side and a personality all his own. Opal, a midwife, is conducting research she has a multi-year grant for her study, visiting patients in their homes a year after birthing, following up on their care. She wants to prove the benefits of better care to change the way health insurance funds care for families. Opal is smart, educated and dedicated to her work but she has personal issues, insecurities and low self-esteem that prevent her from having close relationships, friend and/or lover. One night in the local bar she battles with a shot of whiskey, to drink or not to drink, when Archer sits next to her and asks her a question. The two hit it off and Opal wind up having a sizzling hot night together. Opal is straight up with him, she is not looking for anything but a one night stand. But she can not get him out of her head, plus he quiets the noise of all her thoughts in her head. I loved these two together, they were perfect for each other. Archer admires her smarts when she talks about her study, she even got Hunter on board. Archer was not going to give up on her but Opal needed to learn to let go of what her past did to her and her guilt. Then she could love herself and allow herself to love. Lainey Davis is a master at heartwarming romances with some small town charm, some quirky humor, great camaraderie amongst friends, some steamy hot romance and a story that has a whole lot of heart. Thank you for another awesome story, I am looking forward to the next book in this wonderful series, Fletcher’s story.

I listened to the Audible edition, Lee Daniels is a terrific narrator and voice artist. She continues to bring these characters to life, giving them their voices and personality. You could hear how much heart she puts into her work as she captures the characters emotions and projects them into her performance. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen🎧

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing and exciting book three in the Oak Creek series. The story line is well written, emotionally deep, consistent, and well developed with drama, witty banter, humour, and intrigue to look forward to in this story. The characters are strong and great together; their chemistry is intense! A recommended read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michaela | Reading in the Heartland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first book in the series. Immediately I felt that it would have been nice to read the first two books before his one. I imagine they add to the character and setting. I really did enjoy this book. The strong midwife angle was unique. The characters were great. There were quite a few sex scenes.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Caro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how much Archer and Opal grow individually as a result of their relationship (situationship?).

Opal is the epitome of strength, even as she delves into the mess that was her childhood trauma.
Archer is by far my favorite Crawford. He grows to acknowledge his kindness and generosity as a true skill. Swoon.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book three in the Oak Creek series, a short quick story to read. This is Opal Whittaker and Archer Crawford's story and all the things they go through to be together. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the best of the bunch (so far).

Archer meets Opal in the bar outside of town and the have a one night stand. But Opal's not into anything more than sex because she has trust issues... so the two of them have an affair until one of them wants more and her cat wants more of Archer.

[Claudia, Cmarie927 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable

Such a great series!

I really enjoyed this, book 3, and Archer's care and patience with Opal.

Such a sweet story and I highly recommend this read.

Please read this series in order to get the most from this story.

[Gretchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Opal had a terrible childhood - to put it very mildly - but finally gets the family she rightfully deserves. Watching both Opal and Archer evolve into a couple is a joy. The supporting characters of Oak Creek are awesome. Moving on to Fletcher & Thistle now!

[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

A small-town romance that's fun, sexy and romantic. Short story with good characters and a strong plot.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tayra Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book. It didn't seem rushed. This was sweet and steamy, full of romance and passion with great characters that were interesting enough to draw you in.

[Donna Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️ this small town, though I’m glad I don’t live there, and the family in this series. Awesome story. 🤓❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️📚

[Mary Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like this series loved archer but found the heroine very depressing not my favourite

[Roxanne Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Opal has a meltdown, she picks Archer up in a bar, warning him that it's "just sex", but can't help coming back for more. Opal is an insecure midwife with loads of emotional baggage. Archer is an accountant who dresses like a derelict and blasts country music while he works, sensing he's the underachiever of the family. Even so, he sees something very special in Opal that he can't let go. His patience with her uncertainty about moving forward into a relationship is almost superhuman and his understanding and desire to protect her makes him the man we'd all love, even if he's a bit of a flake. This is the third book of the series but I highly recommend reading them all.

[Arwen LD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I'm a beta reader for Lainey Davis

The reason I'm such a fan of Lainey is because she writes compelling, fun, romantic, sexy stories with wonderful happily ever after endings. They are a great break from life and a way to relax and enjoy a well-crafted story, and she does it again with Cascade.

The third Oak Creek book has small town charm, strong female characters, and lots of love. The book is peppered with great sexy scenes and the story just flows from the pages.

Do yourself a favor and dive into Cascade and the other Oak Creek books!