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Cherry Falls #23

622 Rebel Way

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Sometimes being bad stops feeling good…

Max (a.k.a. Maxine Carter) has always been Cherry Falls’ favorite fuck-up. As manager of Fireside Bar and Grill, she’s a fixture in this quaint town, as well as the local rebel.

It’s fun, sure.
But waking up with a hangover after every shift? Yeah, that gets old.
Max is looking to make a positive change, on her terms — and without losing her edge.

But when she finds herself falling for Corbin Shaw — Fireside’s new employee, fresh from Syn City — she wonders if there’s any way this won’t end in disaster…

622 Rebel Way is an over-the-top instalove romance about two rebels with hearts of gold. Come for the steamy meet-cute banter, stay for the hilarious goat shenanigans (yeah, you read that right). ;) HEA guaranteed!

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Cherry Falls is filled with returning characters and iconic destinations that will begin to feel like family. When you leave the city, and drive into Cherry Falls, it’s like you’ve finally come home.

The cherry on top? Each book delivers a swoon-worthy, sexy romance!
So welcome to Cherry Falls, we hope you stay awhile!

105 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2021

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5,318 reviews667 followers
November 15, 2024
“622 Corbin Way” is the story of Max and Corbin.

Actually a sweet and funny book with a goat, an older boss heroine and a younger sexy employee hero. The first half did give me a good chuckle.

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3,161 reviews38 followers
June 20, 2021
3.5⭐

622 Rebel Way is a quick, fun, insta-loveish romance between two slightly rebellious/troubled characters Max and Shaw; and it was engaging to read, and I found the whole goat thing entertaining. Yet, I didn't really get the spark between the two main characters. But I did like the setting of Cherry Falls, and I'd definitely read more as it sounds like a charming, quirky fun place to visit.

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21.1k reviews372 followers
June 26, 2021
Max and Corbin . . .

Max (a.k.a. Maxine Carter), manager of Fireside Bar and Grill, thinks of herself as a rebel. But the hangovers and late night shenanigans are getting tiresome. It’s time for a change.

Corbin Shaw is a new employee at Fireside, also a self-proclaimed bad boy and rebel. But he also may be ready for something else. Max is attracted to him, even though he should be off-limits. But who would have thought that a goat could play Cupid?
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1,986 reviews
September 15, 2023
WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.

Corbin Shaw meets Maxine Carter when he comes to work at the Fireside Bar and Grill with a goat she is suppose to be watching. Shaw is late and sends a text to his boss telling them he'll be late. Shaw was on his way to work when a goat run into the side of his truck so he takes the goat to the veterinarian to be checked out and the goat gets a clean bill of health. Max has to cover for her newest employee who is late for work, she's the manager of the Fireside Bar and Grill. When Shaw walks into work with the goat Max hugs him. The goat got out of Max's home and she went running around town looking for it. When she received a text her newest employee would be late she had to cover for them. Shaw finds out that Max is watching the goat for her friends, then Max finds out that Shaw is the new hire and knows why he was late for work. They both soon realizes they falling for one another but they work together and know relationship with fellow employees are not allowed. When Shaw wakes the next morning he finds the goat at his sliding glass door, he needs to let the goat in before he breaks the door. Shaw sends Max a message that the goat showed up on his door. Max heads to Shaw's home to get the goat, she finds him on his bed. When Max tries to leave with the goat it does't want to leave it wants to stay with Shaw. Max finally gets the goat to leave and takes it back to her home. Max heads into work early to get some paper work done and to see Shaw. Max goes to her office, when Shaw goes to look for her he finds her heading out the back door. Shaw tells Max he wants to get to know her, but she tells him he can't, she's his boss. Shaw tells her then he quits, but Max asks him why he'd give up his job for her. He tells her he doesn't give up on the people he cares about. Max tells him she doesn't accept his resignation, Shaw tells him he'll finish his shift then he wants to take her out on a date. When Max tells him she has a shift he tells her he'll get it covered for her. Max gets ready for her date, but doesn't expect Shaw to show up much less get someone to cover for her. Max can't believe when Shaw comes knocking on her door to pick her up. Just before they leave Clem and Thomas come to pick up their goat, they came back from vacation early. After Clem and Thomas leave with their goat, Shaw and Max start kissing soon they get physical. Then they head to dinner at The Reef, they had a round of mini golf at Dimpled Balls, then play video games at Holidaze Arcade, and finish the night at Frenchie's Ferris wheel. It was the best night of both of their lives. Shaw wakes the next morning right next to Max. Shaw tells Max he's got something serious he needs to tell her, he's turning in his resignation effectively immediately. Max asks him if he really wants to give up his job for her. Shaw tells Max he's met the woman of his dreams, and he'll do anything to keep her. Shaw tells her he'll figure something out, but she tells him they'll figure something out. Two years later, Max gets ready for her wedding with the help of her two friends. Shaw and Max bought Fireside Bar and Grill, going in as equal partners. Max tells Shaw she loves him but he tells her he loves her more. Max tells him challenge accepted, because that's how two rebels love each other, hard and with their whole hearts.
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1,509 reviews4 followers
June 24, 2021
Max ran the local bar in town. When she woke up the next day and hungover that she was goat sitting. After putting him in her yard thinking he'd be safe she went to take a shower. She comes out of the shower noticing the goat was gone. Frantically she left her house in a panic cause all she had was a towel wrapped around her body. Not finding the goat she gets a call from a new employee that he will be late to work as he had an emergency. Now getting ready to go to work.
Shaw was heading to work when out of nowhere a goat hit his truck. After going to the vet, Shaw brought him to the bar where Max was thrilled the goat was alive.
Shaw knew from the moment he met Max he knew she would be his. Every time Max would take the goat home he would manage to escape and end up at Shaws house. The goat was bringing them together a little at a time. During this time Shaw wanted to quit so he could be with Max. After sometime Shaw quit and Max bought the bar. They are partners in life as well as with the bar all because of the goat.
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88 reviews
June 23, 2021
This entire book was wonderful! The writing, the character development, the story... everything! It´s incredibly funny, witth, and steamy. As with every book in the Cherry Falls series, the characters are amazing and you can´t help but fall in love with this little town. Max is such a hoot... she´s not a nice and innocent little girl... she´s all woman and all rebelious. But she knows she`s getting tired of the late nights and the hangovers. Shaw may want to give off the bad boy vibes, but deep down he has a heart of gold. Both of them are rebel souls who are a little jaded. And the goat... who doesn´t love this goat!? His antics had me giggling throughout the story! This is a fun and easy story to dive into... with plenty of wit, lots of steam, and no drama!

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3,272 reviews10 followers
June 27, 2021
Oh my God, I was laughing throughout this entire book. Max is a rebel. She manages the diner/bar and is currently pet setting a Goat. The owners went away for a vacation and left her in charge if or. The Goat however has other plans. He believes he is in charge. He escapes and wrecks havoc on an innocent passing by. The Goat runs into his truck this causing hi. To have to take it to the vet and making him late for his first shift at a new job. Meanwhile Max is running around in nothing but a towel trying to locate the escape artist. Follow along with the antics of The Goat as he brings Max and Shaw closer together causing havoc along the way.

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7,458 reviews77 followers
July 18, 2021
When Max agreed to watch Clem and Thomas's goat, the last thing she expected was it to lead to love.

Max has a past that is not of the best, after growing up in the system she did what she could to get ride of the pain. Shaw loved his sister and did what he had to make sure they were taken care of. Every time the goat would get lost, it would lead Max to Shaw.

622 Rebel Way is a fast and fun story of finding love through the pain of the past and seeing you are not what you use to be. Max could understand Shaw's past and did not judge him for it and decided to see him for who he was now. Great story that will have you smiling and laughing.

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4,188 reviews6 followers
June 23, 2021
4.5 Stars
I thought that this was a great book. I loved Max and Shaw and the goat! These two are both trying to put their best foot forward and turn over a new leaf but a goat seems to get in the way of that. Little did they know, the goat would lead these two right to each other. I really enjoyed this book and the drama, comedy, and the really sweet HEA that this book offered. I think Ms. Poppy made this book an excellent addition to this series. I would recommend this book and Ms. Poppy as an awesome author.

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1,198 reviews
June 25, 2021
We are now into another chapter of A Cherry Falls Romance series. This is a cute story of a muck-up rebel town girl. A new bad boy to the small town. They work at the same bar that she manages. Once they meet he knows she will be his, but can they be together since they work at the same place? There is a goat, yes, a goat, that ends up bringing these two together with the shenanigans it pulls all the time. Now there has to be a decision on his part: does he stay working there with her and not have anything to do with her or quit and be with her?

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2,538 reviews15 followers
June 28, 2021
The Cherry Falls Romance multi-author series has been absolutely wonderful, and Poppy Parkes' recent contribution of 622 Rebel Way is no exception. Max and Shaw are both engaging, delightful characters - and any story that features a goat so prominently, I mean...c'mon, how can you go wrong? Max and Shaw have both been a bit beat up by life so they absolutely fit together, and the circumstances around their first meeting are hilarious and original. They have chemistry and spades. And again, there's a goat! Definitely a must-read in this fantastic series, with Poppy Parkes' writing earning an A++!

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1,498 reviews5 followers
June 22, 2021
2 Rebels with Big Hearts

“What a pair of rebels we make.”

Oh, my, goodness! I love this book! Poppy Parkes has delivered on her guaranteed HEA with two wonderful characters in the Cherry Falls series. Sassy and curvy girl Maxine and the sexy bad boy Shaw heat up the pages amidst the antics of a disappearing goat and workplace semantics. They don’t apologize for being who they are and are working to overcome being bruised by life. They’re rebels with such good hearts! This is a wonderfully sweet and sexy, hot and steamy instalove story!
12.3k reviews48 followers
June 26, 2021
These two rebels take no hostages...but they do take each other's heart

I always enjoy a story by Poppy Parkes and when you add in the sweet and wonderful world of Cherry Falls.....it is just the cherry being added to the top of a very sweet and delectable sundae. 622 Rebel Way is part of the multi-author A Cherry Falls Romance series and it is a wonderful read. Just be careful as Max and Shaw will melt your heart as they set your Kindle aflame. I would definitely say this is a RECOMMEND READ!
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August 13, 2021
Funny story. A goat walks out of the back door also the streets and head rams a truck. Meanwhile, Max is literally streaking running down the neighborhood in her towel fresh from the shower because the goat is missing. Making for a funny little story? Yes. Especially when Shaw is the one who found him ah, her, the goat. What is advice it’s not let your own personal misconceptions lead you away from possibilities. No cliffhanger

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2,393 reviews6 followers
June 23, 2021
Maxine is a manger at Fireside Bar and Grill she like to have fun she have a wild side to her she is the local rebel around town . Corbin is the new employee for Fireside Bar and Grill he also rebel who like to have fun . When Maxine and Corbin meets instance attraction . This book is good read nice page tuner won't be disappointed

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11.2k reviews27 followers
July 4, 2021
Max is a rebel and manages the local bar and grill. Shaw is a bad boy and a new employee at the bar and grill. Two people who had rough pasts catch a break when they find each other. I loved the way the author brought these two together who knew a goat could be a matchmaker. From the humor to the great storyline this is a great read and a great addition to the Cherry Falls Romance series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
5,665 reviews64 followers
July 7, 2021
Shaw and Max get that instalove chance when a goat goes nuts. The characters are terrific, with a little bad ass in the background but workable. The storyline works them toward helping each heal and find support for the future. Loved the situations they get into and the intense feelings and emotions. The ending was great. Can not wait for the next in the series.

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1,627 reviews36 followers
March 8, 2022
The Goat Runs Away With the Story

Max has decided to get her life together, until her attraction to Corbin, her newest employee (and the goat who loves him), upend her plans to go straight. The zany antics Max gets up to got a tiny bit old, especially given her self-talk as she evaluates Corbin. In the end, it’s a cute and steamy tale about a person’s character shining through their past… and the goat is adorable.
13k reviews76 followers
June 21, 2021
The author has taken us back to Cherry Falls to visit our friends and introduce us to some new ones. Max/Maxine is a lifelong resident that has not always made healthy decisions. Shaw has moved into town hoping to make a new start. What will happen when two damaged people find each other?

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1,029 reviews4 followers
June 24, 2021
The Goat Stole The Show

Lmao. Totally not an animal person but this goat was hilarious. Two people meet because of a runaway goat, this is new worthy information. I loved that Max and Shaw found each other and their chances of love in each. When you find your person, everything seems to work itself out.
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2,032 reviews12 followers
June 25, 2021
Maxine (Max) is the local Cherry Falls rebel. Shaw is the bad boy. Max and Shaw are who they are. They don't apologize for it. They have had a hard time in life. They have been bruised by life but have come out on the other side. This is their chance at a HEA.

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940 reviews21 followers
June 27, 2021
Instant love and a goat

Shaw and Max aren’t looking for love, but a goat makes it happen! This is a great, quick, instant love story about two broken people. They are perfectly broken so they could put each other back together.
Ms. Parkes writes the most perfectly imperfect characters. I just want to hug everyone and get matching BFF bracelets!
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4,352 reviews38 followers
June 28, 2021
All you need is a goat 🤣🤣 The goat "Goat" played matchmaker for Shaw and Max. Shaw is the new employee and Max his manager... little did he know that she will change his entire life A meddling goat, insta love, sweetness, steam, self esteem issues and a sweet small town, made this a great story👍👍 Two broken and troubled people found their way to each other and found their HEA😍😍
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1,616 reviews
July 3, 2021
Fabulous!!! 💖

This latest instalment to the Cherry Falls series is FANTASTIC! The story of Max and Shaw is of 2 people who found their true match in every way. They help bring out the best in each other and live without reservation. I love a great short read that feels like a longer read because it’s well developed and this one does! Fabulous read!!!
6,577 reviews35 followers
July 16, 2021
An amazing fast-paced addition to the Cherry Falls series! It is engaging, relatable, funny, romantic, and well written. The characters are broken, likeable, and perfect together; the chemistry between them is instant. Definitely recommended!

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1,370 reviews16 followers
August 7, 2021
This a very funny laugh out loud short instalove story. A goat plays Cupid for Max and Shaw, the situations that it causes are beyond romantic and hilarious, they didn't stand a chance. I enjoyed this over the top sort instalove very funny story.

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5,468 reviews22 followers
December 12, 2021
622 Rebel Way by Poppy Parkes is an awesome read,entertaining,fun,steamy,sexy instalove romance story of shaw and Maxine,a sassy,witty curvy woman and her bad boy man..loved this, read it in one go..two rebel with a heart of gold is epic...well done!

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1,421 reviews15 followers
June 21, 2021
A great book

When you have to fight your past to obtain a better future. That is what Max and Shaw had to do. Their story has romance and banter, I thoroughly enjoyed. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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5,771 reviews2 followers
June 22, 2021
Rebel with a heart of gold

I love a story with broken people who become whole with the person they were meant to be with. Shaw and Max had stream coming through every page, add in the goat, and it’s a dream of a story. Loved it.
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