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Heroes of Heart’s Edge #7
No Gentle Giant
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow returns with a steamy and electrifying standalone romance thriller where one ginormous protector goes all-in to win Miss Unlucky.
You know the drill. Big hands, big feet, humongous—
Yikes. We're not going there for the thousandth time.
I've got small-town problems aplenty and zero time for Paxton “Alaska” Charter.
Crushing on smokeshow men with caveman vibes can't end well.
Sure, he saved my little coffee shop from total ruin once.
Yes, my ovaries melt watching single dad of the century with his little boy.
Of course, I'd sleep like a baby if I let him work his former SEAL hero magic on my mess.
That's not why I'm freaking out.
Nobody told me how devastatingly kind Alaska can be.
Or the fact that his stubborn heart's even more guarded than mine.
If he comes barreling into my life, it's certain doom.
And it's all thrown to the wind the day his kiss claims me.
We have to say goodbye. Right now. Before it's too late.
He can't keep sheltering my body, stealing my heart, and igniting my soul.
I won't drag this gentle giant down my abyss of ugly secrets.
But Alaska has other plans—and they scare me.
Because they all involve impossible happily ever afters, no matter the cost.
Full-length small-town standalone romance heaven. The butterflies come in force when one large and in-charge single dad steps in to rescue the girl who abandoned all hope and forgot how to love.
You know the drill. Big hands, big feet, humongous—
Yikes. We're not going there for the thousandth time.
I've got small-town problems aplenty and zero time for Paxton “Alaska” Charter.
Crushing on smokeshow men with caveman vibes can't end well.
Sure, he saved my little coffee shop from total ruin once.
Yes, my ovaries melt watching single dad of the century with his little boy.
Of course, I'd sleep like a baby if I let him work his former SEAL hero magic on my mess.
That's not why I'm freaking out.
Nobody told me how devastatingly kind Alaska can be.
Or the fact that his stubborn heart's even more guarded than mine.
If he comes barreling into my life, it's certain doom.
And it's all thrown to the wind the day his kiss claims me.
We have to say goodbye. Right now. Before it's too late.
He can't keep sheltering my body, stealing my heart, and igniting my soul.
I won't drag this gentle giant down my abyss of ugly secrets.
But Alaska has other plans—and they scare me.
Because they all involve impossible happily ever afters, no matter the cost.
Full-length small-town standalone romance heaven. The butterflies come in force when one large and in-charge single dad steps in to rescue the girl who abandoned all hope and forgot how to love.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2021
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About the author
Nicole Snow
116 books6,502 followersNicole Snow is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. She found her love of writing by hashing out love scenes on lunch breaks and plotting her great escape from boardrooms. Her work roared onto the indie romance scene in 2014 with her Grizzlies MC series.
Since then Snow aims for the very best in growly, heart-of-gold alpha heroes, unbelievable suspense, and swoon storms aplenty.
Current fan favorites include her Enguard Protectors series, accidental love novels, plus long beloved MC romance thrillers like the Grizzlies and Deadly Pistols.
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Since then Snow aims for the very best in growly, heart-of-gold alpha heroes, unbelievable suspense, and swoon storms aplenty.
Current fan favorites include her Enguard Protectors series, accidental love novels, plus long beloved MC romance thrillers like the Grizzlies and Deadly Pistols.
Find more about Nicole here:
Website: http://nicolesnowbooks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesnowbo...
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/nicol...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NicoleSnowBooks
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Snow/e/...
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December 16, 2022
2.5 stars
the biggest lie this book ever told was its title. i mean, was it trying to be sarcastic? am i missing the joke here?? cuz the hero was in fact a ~giAnT mUsh~. maybe with a little caveman tendencies, but he was otherwise too... approachable, friendly, charming, and unjaded for an ex-NAVY SEAL man. it wasnt a bad thing of course. some of you would probably love him cuz he was also such a doting father. it just put me off cuz for some reason i kinda expected him to be moody and a grump.
meanwhile, the heroine was generous and kind hearted, but in a way that was cowardly, too stubborn to ask for or accept help, weak-willed, and just TSTL. she didnt stand up for herself against bad rumors about her family, her virtues and dignity. also, it had been TEN years since her father’s death, yet she still let some looney toon of a nutjob from his past coerce her for money and ransack her place of business regularly. her town was crawling with cops, ex-military dudes, and its fair share of badass motherfuckers ffs.
not to mention, she might be a kid when he died, but why did it take so long for her to suspect foul play and do some (re)investigation on her own?! obviously, it was the H who willingly pulled on muscles and gathered forces to clean up her mess. the romance was too insta imo or maybe just lacking chemistry. the suspense was terribly written i swear. it was hinted since the beginning but never really developed until the second half. even then, it felt flimsy.
as for the writing... each sentence was its own paragraph and trying hard to be flowery. im pretty sure the heroine spent more than two pages describing the hero’s physique. this book was too long, too slow, too uneventful - took me days to finish. it wasnt stated, but it was clear that this was part of a standalone series. it didnt bother me, but i think it wouldve been better to let readers in on it by officially grouping this under a series title instead of having them figure it out on their own.
the biggest lie this book ever told was its title. i mean, was it trying to be sarcastic? am i missing the joke here?? cuz the hero was in fact a ~giAnT mUsh~. maybe with a little caveman tendencies, but he was otherwise too... approachable, friendly, charming, and unjaded for an ex-NAVY SEAL man. it wasnt a bad thing of course. some of you would probably love him cuz he was also such a doting father. it just put me off cuz for some reason i kinda expected him to be moody and a grump.
meanwhile, the heroine was generous and kind hearted, but in a way that was cowardly, too stubborn to ask for or accept help, weak-willed, and just TSTL. she didnt stand up for herself against bad rumors about her family, her virtues and dignity. also, it had been TEN years since her father’s death, yet she still let some looney toon of a nutjob from his past coerce her for money and ransack her place of business regularly. her town was crawling with cops, ex-military dudes, and its fair share of badass motherfuckers ffs.
not to mention, she might be a kid when he died, but why did it take so long for her to suspect foul play and do some (re)investigation on her own?! obviously, it was the H who willingly pulled on muscles and gathered forces to clean up her mess. the romance was too insta imo or maybe just lacking chemistry. the suspense was terribly written i swear. it was hinted since the beginning but never really developed until the second half. even then, it felt flimsy.
as for the writing... each sentence was its own paragraph and trying hard to be flowery. im pretty sure the heroine spent more than two pages describing the hero’s physique. this book was too long, too slow, too uneventful - took me days to finish. it wasnt stated, but it was clear that this was part of a standalone series. it didnt bother me, but i think it wouldve been better to let readers in on it by officially grouping this under a series title instead of having them figure it out on their own.
June 7, 2021
This was torture!
I understand I am going to have the unpopular opinion here, but hey I can't help how I feel.
This book was way too long. Like I don't have a final page count and I would love to know it because this feels like it was 1000 pages too long. There was way too much "waxing poetic" and inner monologues. I wanted to DNF so bad.
Everything was so overly dramatic. Almost every sentence was it's own paragraph. As if every statement was so important and heavy with gravity that it had to stand alone. Though all it did was make for extremely disjointed reading and causing such distraction I could not even get into the story. If I'd rather watch news reruns and actually do the laundry instead of finishing a book, that says something. This book took me over 3 days to read and I'm mad I stuck it out.
This was the first Nicole Snow book I have read. So I understand that there are probably a ton of people who love her works, but after this I can say I don't enjoy her writing style. You don't have to fill pages of overly descriptive fluff to make a good book. When you describe the same feeling or sight in 6 to 8 different ways it's redundant and aggravating. I get it. I got it the first 2 times. Here's an example:
Notice how each is a paragraph? The whole book is rambling inner monologues like this from both the H and h. Even worse from the h, honestly. There was 2 pages of overly flowery prose describing how much her universe shifted by his kiss, before even writing/describing the ACTUAL kiss. There were pages upon pages of inner monologue of the h's feelings during the first sexual experience but only like a couple paragraphs of the actual "getting down to business." Here's the description of the beginning of the kiss:
Also many connecting or descriptive words are missing as well, like you, he/she, at, it, of, the etc. which adds to the disjointedness. I think Ms. Snow was going for a more laid back or slangish vernacular in the dialogue but it just made things more abrupt.
I feel like if I had read all the Heroes of Heart's Edge books before this one there would have been more of a familiar foundation upon which this story was built, but it was listed as a stand alone. I felt like there was a lot of history I wasn't privy to. Though I really liked Alaska, Felicity, and Eli. I enjoyed their characters. I felt like they were good level headed people. I especially loved Alaska's relationship with his son Eli. What a hot dad!! I wanted them to have their HEA. It just wasn't enough.
This could have been really good if I wasn't drowned in hundreds of pages of filler. You can't make me feel something is an important moment by urgently gushing at me for 3 pages that it's such an important moment. I have to feel that chemistry, that spark for myself, through the interactions of the characters. You can't force it, no matter how hard you try.
I don't like leaving bad reviews. I just didn't like this writing style. It actually left me with a headache. I also hate angst just for angst's sake. So a book filled with anxious inner monologues unfortunately is not something I can enjoy but know now to steer clear from. Take from that what you will.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I understand I am going to have the unpopular opinion here, but hey I can't help how I feel.
This book was way too long. Like I don't have a final page count and I would love to know it because this feels like it was 1000 pages too long. There was way too much "waxing poetic" and inner monologues. I wanted to DNF so bad.
Everything was so overly dramatic. Almost every sentence was it's own paragraph. As if every statement was so important and heavy with gravity that it had to stand alone. Though all it did was make for extremely disjointed reading and causing such distraction I could not even get into the story. If I'd rather watch news reruns and actually do the laundry instead of finishing a book, that says something. This book took me over 3 days to read and I'm mad I stuck it out.
This was the first Nicole Snow book I have read. So I understand that there are probably a ton of people who love her works, but after this I can say I don't enjoy her writing style. You don't have to fill pages of overly descriptive fluff to make a good book. When you describe the same feeling or sight in 6 to 8 different ways it's redundant and aggravating. I get it. I got it the first 2 times. Here's an example:
I don’t understand how I’m this fucking wrecked.
How and why I’m obsessed with a chick so closemouthed I don’t even know her middle name.
I don’t need to know it to feel some kind of way I don’t dare dwell on, though.
I know she loves her mother.
I know her father hurt her.
I know she’s had it hard, and she never stops smiling.
I know she’d let herself shatter to keep someone else from hurting.
I know when she loves something, she loves it with her all, and she gives herself over to it without a second thought.
I know when she smiles, it’s full of pain.
I want to know what it looks like when her smile’s running over with joy.
I know enough, dammit.
Just never enough to feel like I’m anywhere close to satisfied.
Notice how each is a paragraph? The whole book is rambling inner monologues like this from both the H and h. Even worse from the h, honestly. There was 2 pages of overly flowery prose describing how much her universe shifted by his kiss, before even writing/describing the ACTUAL kiss. There were pages upon pages of inner monologue of the h's feelings during the first sexual experience but only like a couple paragraphs of the actual "getting down to business." Here's the description of the beginning of the kiss:
For the first time in all my years, I get what it means to be a dirty liar.
And I, Felicity Randall, am absolutely filthy.
I haven’t just been lying to Alaska this whole time.
I’ve been lying to myself.
I lied about the way he looks at me.
The way he touches me.
The way he growls at me.
The way to sweet oblivion.
Namely, the way he just kissed me.
I’ve lied to myself about what I want from him. How he makes me feel. Why that kiss cut me up, threw me to the breeze, and left me floating on sweetness and sin and delirium.
I’ve lied like a desperate, lovestruck, pigheaded fool because as long as I didn’t believe we deserve something good together...
...then I knew I wouldn’t have to be disappointed when the curse that haunts me ruins everything.
Ruins him.
Also many connecting or descriptive words are missing as well, like you, he/she, at, it, of, the etc. which adds to the disjointedness. I think Ms. Snow was going for a more laid back or slangish vernacular in the dialogue but it just made things more abrupt.
I feel like if I had read all the Heroes of Heart's Edge books before this one there would have been more of a familiar foundation upon which this story was built, but it was listed as a stand alone. I felt like there was a lot of history I wasn't privy to. Though I really liked Alaska, Felicity, and Eli. I enjoyed their characters. I felt like they were good level headed people. I especially loved Alaska's relationship with his son Eli. What a hot dad!! I wanted them to have their HEA. It just wasn't enough.
This could have been really good if I wasn't drowned in hundreds of pages of filler. You can't make me feel something is an important moment by urgently gushing at me for 3 pages that it's such an important moment. I have to feel that chemistry, that spark for myself, through the interactions of the characters. You can't force it, no matter how hard you try.
I don't like leaving bad reviews. I just didn't like this writing style. It actually left me with a headache. I also hate angst just for angst's sake. So a book filled with anxious inner monologues unfortunately is not something I can enjoy but know now to steer clear from. Take from that what you will.
Even though this is an ARC review, I will always shoot you straight. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2021
Stubborn giant. Single dad. Gorgeous small-town protector.
He's laying claim and it's go big or go home with my heart...
Hello, Goodreads! My latest book No Gentle Giant has landed with summer steam, heart-thumping suspense, and all the cozy small-town magic only Heart's Edge can bring. Add it to your reading pile and enjoy. Yes, you can read it as a standalone! <3
Available at the links below. FREE in Kindle Unlimited.
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November 6, 2021Time to fact check!!!
I'm not currently reading this book. I'm into a manga craze now, but I wanted to set the record straight cuz I can't stand inaccurate reviews on Goodreads. And even worse when they come from ARC's!
So subjectively speaking a book can be long, not for me cuz I'm a fast reader, but what about objective, undeniable length?
Here's some books that I finished in less than a day that I subjectively found fast reading despite objectively being "long" books .
Print Length
502 pages 2845 kb File size
Print 537 pgs file size 3169 kb
Print Length 641 pg File size 11167kb
So this book uh?
Print Length 450 1410 kb
So objectively speaking this book isn't long, subjectively everyone likes different things why the campaign to make it look like just 'cuz one person found it long, everyone will find it boring.
Guuuuyyysss pace is subjective, Some will finish it quickly others won't. Some will connect with the characters some won't.
If you look at the cover and blurb and feel like is your thing Ignore the reviews! This book is free with KU. Borrow and see!! Goodreads reviews aren't accurate cuz people receive ARC's and when you don't pay for your stuff you can't be honest, plus many reviewers have their favorite romance authors and they feel like they need to be ultra negative about authors that aren't in their circle of favorites. I hate ARC reviews. ARC Reviewers either nitpick at things that aren't important, like commas in an unedited work so they sabotage a release of authors outside their circle or they rate 5 stars everything so they keep receiving free stuff. We cool group of readers with Kindle Unlimited subscriptions don't need ARC reviews cuz we can read the samples or borrow with KU and think independently.
One more time, I'm not really reading this book, so I'm not reviewing, rating nor recommending this book, but I wanted to set the record straight. Wish Goodreads and Amazon didn't allow defamation! So Not Cool!!!
I'm not currently reading this book. I'm into a manga craze now, but I wanted to set the record straight cuz I can't stand inaccurate reviews on Goodreads. And even worse when they come from ARC's!
So subjectively speaking a book can be long, not for me cuz I'm a fast reader, but what about objective, undeniable length?
Here's some books that I finished in less than a day that I subjectively found fast reading despite objectively being "long" books .
Print Length502 pages 2845 kb File size
Print 537 pgs file size 3169 kb
Print Length 641 pg File size 11167kbSo this book uh?
Print Length 450 1410 kb
So objectively speaking this book isn't long, subjectively everyone likes different things why the campaign to make it look like just 'cuz one person found it long, everyone will find it boring.
Guuuuyyysss pace is subjective, Some will finish it quickly others won't. Some will connect with the characters some won't.
If you look at the cover and blurb and feel like is your thing Ignore the reviews! This book is free with KU. Borrow and see!! Goodreads reviews aren't accurate cuz people receive ARC's and when you don't pay for your stuff you can't be honest, plus many reviewers have their favorite romance authors and they feel like they need to be ultra negative about authors that aren't in their circle of favorites. I hate ARC reviews. ARC Reviewers either nitpick at things that aren't important, like commas in an unedited work so they sabotage a release of authors outside their circle or they rate 5 stars everything so they keep receiving free stuff. We cool group of readers with Kindle Unlimited subscriptions don't need ARC reviews cuz we can read the samples or borrow with KU and think independently.
One more time, I'm not really reading this book, so I'm not reviewing, rating nor recommending this book, but I wanted to set the record straight. Wish Goodreads and Amazon didn't allow defamation! So Not Cool!!!
June 4, 2021
PEOPLE. This book. I'm still in recovery. It's growly single dad giant meets spitfire who doesn't fall easy and it's brilliant. Alaska and Felicity elevate all the best things about Nicole Snow's small-town romance thrillers. Outstanding tension, funny banter for miles, a mystery that will keep you guessing, and so many emotional uppercuts and steamy, steamy scenes. Block off your calendar for some time alone with this book. Every last part of Alaska Charter is as big as his heart. Dive into No Gentle Giant now while it's Free in Kindle Unlimited.
June 4, 2021
4.5 stars
We return to Heart’s Edge, and we get to meet two of its newest residents. Plus. Catch up with all our previous favorites.
Heart’s Edge is the perfect town to raise his son; Alaska Carter is ready to build a home and settle down. What he has seen while working here is a great town, full of great people.
Felicity has been in Heart’s Edge her whole life. As with most small towns, everyone knows everyone, and she is always part of the gossip mill. She is trying to make a good life for herself despite challenges. Alaska has had her attention since he first walked into her coffee shop. Can her crush become more?
From Chapter one, the sparks fly between these two. In addition to the passion and love story, the book includes a slight curve from previous books in the series, and we are presented with a mystery, drama, and intrigue.
I had a hard time putting this book down, and I was pleased to see the story that is Felicity's HEA.
I received an advanced copy from the Author; this is my voluntary review.
We return to Heart’s Edge, and we get to meet two of its newest residents. Plus. Catch up with all our previous favorites.
Heart’s Edge is the perfect town to raise his son; Alaska Carter is ready to build a home and settle down. What he has seen while working here is a great town, full of great people.
Felicity has been in Heart’s Edge her whole life. As with most small towns, everyone knows everyone, and she is always part of the gossip mill. She is trying to make a good life for herself despite challenges. Alaska has had her attention since he first walked into her coffee shop. Can her crush become more?
From Chapter one, the sparks fly between these two. In addition to the passion and love story, the book includes a slight curve from previous books in the series, and we are presented with a mystery, drama, and intrigue.
I had a hard time putting this book down, and I was pleased to see the story that is Felicity's HEA.
I received an advanced copy from the Author; this is my voluntary review.
June 1, 2021
She Found Her Peace
The passion in Heart’s Edge is about to heat up. Felicity has met her match in the new guy in town. A sexy, single dad who also happens to be a mountain of a man. His size may be intimidating, but his heart’s even bigger. The local coffee shop owner will finally get her very own HEA.
Alaska Charter is ready to lay down some roots, with his twelve year old son, in Heart’s Edge. It’s a great little town full of good people. He wants to build a home with his son and has no plans to find himself a woman. However, when an accident finds him up close and personal with his favorite barista, he may just change his mind.
Felicity has lived in Heart’s Edge her whole life. It’s a double edged sword because everyone knows you, but then again everyone knows all your baggage too. Her father left her with a legacy she wishes he hadn’t. All she tries to do is live a good life and rid herself of the debts he left behind. Every step forward leads to ten steps back. She feels cursed.
Felicity is used to being on her own until Alaska offers to help her out. Her trust is hard won, but he finds his way beneath her walls. She wants to be rid of her baggage, but it won’t be an easy task because the past keeps coming for her. It’s time to settle it once and for all.
This was one of my favorite stories set in Heart’s Edge. Felicity and Alaska are FIRE! Their connection and desire for one another just bled off the pages. They shared amazing chemistry and it brought us some really beautiful moments. I enjoy this series and re-visiting my favorite characters with each new release. A great addition to the series.
The passion in Heart’s Edge is about to heat up. Felicity has met her match in the new guy in town. A sexy, single dad who also happens to be a mountain of a man. His size may be intimidating, but his heart’s even bigger. The local coffee shop owner will finally get her very own HEA.
Alaska Charter is ready to lay down some roots, with his twelve year old son, in Heart’s Edge. It’s a great little town full of good people. He wants to build a home with his son and has no plans to find himself a woman. However, when an accident finds him up close and personal with his favorite barista, he may just change his mind.
Felicity has lived in Heart’s Edge her whole life. It’s a double edged sword because everyone knows you, but then again everyone knows all your baggage too. Her father left her with a legacy she wishes he hadn’t. All she tries to do is live a good life and rid herself of the debts he left behind. Every step forward leads to ten steps back. She feels cursed.
Felicity is used to being on her own until Alaska offers to help her out. Her trust is hard won, but he finds his way beneath her walls. She wants to be rid of her baggage, but it won’t be an easy task because the past keeps coming for her. It’s time to settle it once and for all.
This was one of my favorite stories set in Heart’s Edge. Felicity and Alaska are FIRE! Their connection and desire for one another just bled off the pages. They shared amazing chemistry and it brought us some really beautiful moments. I enjoy this series and re-visiting my favorite characters with each new release. A great addition to the series.
June 8, 2021
1.5 DNF Stars
Boring. And I honestly can't remember why I liked this series in the first place based on the latest books in it, unless the writing has completely changed. I'm sick of the flowery, trying-too-hard-to-be-poetic writing style. I don't know if this is a newer way this author is writing, or if my standards were just that much lower when I read the first books in the series🤔 so much of it is analogies and metaphors and the MC's droning internal thoughts that literally do nothing for the story. It's just too cringey and cheesy for me.
And the heroine is soooo weak too. She knows her dad was into some sketchy stuff when he was alive and rumors about him also affect her, and she hates that. So what does she do? Not only does she tell the hero about what the rumors are, in like their first real conversation, but it was so out of the blue, and honestly seemed attention seeking, that it literally made no sense. Also, her dad's previous boss's daughter comes around the heroine taking her money all the time, and what does the heroine do? She literally gives her all her money, lets them destroy her shop, and doesn't tell anyone in that town either. She even mentions she has no clue if her dad even has any debt and that they're probably just taking money out of her for basically no reason, and STILL doesn't do anything about it, even after complaining she needs money. Her town is filled with ex-navys, marines, firefighters, cops, etc... People she talks to on a daily basis, and are even in her family. And instead of talking to them of her being targeted, attacked, and stolen from, the first person she tells is the hero who she literally hardly knows and is new to the town. I'm sick of heroines just constantly complaining about their lives or them being targeted, and not doing anything about it, but as soon as the hero shows up, they're all of a sudden tell-all, as if they're unable to lie or something, even though they've been doing just that for years now. It just doesn't make sense, and makes the heroine seem so weak and just plain stupid for her not to do anything, or even stand up for herself. Ugh.
So, overall, a disappointing book for Felicity. I only made it to 30% and that was torture enough, so I can't even imagine continuing anymore. And this may also be my last book by this author if this is how she's gonna continue to write.
Safety (up to 30%)
Hero has been celibate for years
Hero was (unhappily) married then divorced (ex is dead)
Hero has a kid
No real details on the heroine except there were rumors about her
No cheating
No ow/om drama
Boring. And I honestly can't remember why I liked this series in the first place based on the latest books in it, unless the writing has completely changed. I'm sick of the flowery, trying-too-hard-to-be-poetic writing style. I don't know if this is a newer way this author is writing, or if my standards were just that much lower when I read the first books in the series🤔 so much of it is analogies and metaphors and the MC's droning internal thoughts that literally do nothing for the story. It's just too cringey and cheesy for me.
And the heroine is soooo weak too. She knows her dad was into some sketchy stuff when he was alive and rumors about him also affect her, and she hates that. So what does she do? Not only does she tell the hero about what the rumors are, in like their first real conversation, but it was so out of the blue, and honestly seemed attention seeking, that it literally made no sense. Also, her dad's previous boss's daughter comes around the heroine taking her money all the time, and what does the heroine do? She literally gives her all her money, lets them destroy her shop, and doesn't tell anyone in that town either. She even mentions she has no clue if her dad even has any debt and that they're probably just taking money out of her for basically no reason, and STILL doesn't do anything about it, even after complaining she needs money. Her town is filled with ex-navys, marines, firefighters, cops, etc... People she talks to on a daily basis, and are even in her family. And instead of talking to them of her being targeted, attacked, and stolen from, the first person she tells is the hero who she literally hardly knows and is new to the town. I'm sick of heroines just constantly complaining about their lives or them being targeted, and not doing anything about it, but as soon as the hero shows up, they're all of a sudden tell-all, as if they're unable to lie or something, even though they've been doing just that for years now. It just doesn't make sense, and makes the heroine seem so weak and just plain stupid for her not to do anything, or even stand up for herself. Ugh.
So, overall, a disappointing book for Felicity. I only made it to 30% and that was torture enough, so I can't even imagine continuing anymore. And this may also be my last book by this author if this is how she's gonna continue to write.
Safety (up to 30%)
Hero has been celibate for years
Hero was (unhappily) married then divorced (ex is dead)
Hero has a kid
No real details on the heroine except there were rumors about her
No cheating
No ow/om drama
June 7, 2021
Y’all, I just can’t. I’m too upset. This is not a standalone. DNF at 31%.
Normally, if I start a book and I can’t finish it, I remove it from my profile and move on. But in this case, I can’t. I’m too upset about the way I’ve been deceived by the blurb and the author. This book is not a standalone. It’s part of a standalone series. The author assumes that the reader has read the rest of the Heroes of Heart’s Edge series.
I have no issue whatsoever with stand alone series. In fact, I sometimes prefer them. But when I read a standalone series out of order I know that there are going to be histories and inside jokes that I missed. So, when I find myself scratching my head about who the background characters are or missing information about the town, I know it’s my own fault. And that I can go back and read the previous books to find the answers if I’m intrigued. I’m totally okay with it and don’t allow myself to get frustrated by it because I know it’s coming.
That’s not the case here. There were multiple stories about this town just hinted at. It’s assumed that I know about the sheriff and the way that he ran the mafia out of town and didn’t even know it. It’s assumed that I know how Libby made Holt a better man. That the dozens of background characters with names and stories of their own are just floating in my mind because I’ve heard of them before. But I haven’t. I don’t know them, and frankly, I feel like an idiot because I’m supposed to know things that I don’t.
I had to go to the authors website to find out who Holt was after a conversation in a bar left me incredibly frustrated because it was once again assumed that I knew the story of Holt and Libby. I couldn’t find any stories linked on Amazon and character names aren’t obvious in most of her blurbs. When I got to her site I saw that this book is listed as number seven in the series.
Why would it be listed as a series on the authors website, but not in the spot where the book is sold? Thank goodness I got this through Kindle Unlimited. Otherwise, I’d be demanding my money back because I’d been deliberately deceived.
The story itself is intriguing and I like that there’s a suspense aspect to it. Plus, I loved Eli and I can’t help but sigh over a hot single dad. That’s why I give it two stars. But the fact is, I feel like the blurb, and by extension, the author, lied to me. Deliberately. Even in her review of this book on its Goodreads page she writes that ‘this book can be read as a standalone’. Not that it IS a standalone. Even the author in her own words knows that this book is part of a standalone series. And yet, we were lead to believe through the blurb that it’s a full standalone. And we’re not given easy access to its corresponding books. It’s just unacceptable to me.
Normally, if I start a book and I can’t finish it, I remove it from my profile and move on. But in this case, I can’t. I’m too upset about the way I’ve been deceived by the blurb and the author. This book is not a standalone. It’s part of a standalone series. The author assumes that the reader has read the rest of the Heroes of Heart’s Edge series.
I have no issue whatsoever with stand alone series. In fact, I sometimes prefer them. But when I read a standalone series out of order I know that there are going to be histories and inside jokes that I missed. So, when I find myself scratching my head about who the background characters are or missing information about the town, I know it’s my own fault. And that I can go back and read the previous books to find the answers if I’m intrigued. I’m totally okay with it and don’t allow myself to get frustrated by it because I know it’s coming.
That’s not the case here. There were multiple stories about this town just hinted at. It’s assumed that I know about the sheriff and the way that he ran the mafia out of town and didn’t even know it. It’s assumed that I know how Libby made Holt a better man. That the dozens of background characters with names and stories of their own are just floating in my mind because I’ve heard of them before. But I haven’t. I don’t know them, and frankly, I feel like an idiot because I’m supposed to know things that I don’t.
I had to go to the authors website to find out who Holt was after a conversation in a bar left me incredibly frustrated because it was once again assumed that I knew the story of Holt and Libby. I couldn’t find any stories linked on Amazon and character names aren’t obvious in most of her blurbs. When I got to her site I saw that this book is listed as number seven in the series.
Why would it be listed as a series on the authors website, but not in the spot where the book is sold? Thank goodness I got this through Kindle Unlimited. Otherwise, I’d be demanding my money back because I’d been deliberately deceived.
The story itself is intriguing and I like that there’s a suspense aspect to it. Plus, I loved Eli and I can’t help but sigh over a hot single dad. That’s why I give it two stars. But the fact is, I feel like the blurb, and by extension, the author, lied to me. Deliberately. Even in her review of this book on its Goodreads page she writes that ‘this book can be read as a standalone’. Not that it IS a standalone. Even the author in her own words knows that this book is part of a standalone series. And yet, we were lead to believe through the blurb that it’s a full standalone. And we’re not given easy access to its corresponding books. It’s just unacceptable to me.
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August 26, 2021Well, I liked this. When is it my turn to have a giant 6’6 dude
June 5, 2021
Finally Alaska's story, and what a story it is. There was just something about Alaska the drew me in in the previous books. Now I know what it was.
Felicity, poor Felicity could not catch a break. That is until Alaska and Eli come bursting into her life. I mean that literally. I laughed and I cried with their story.
This couple together will blow your mind.
Felicity, poor Felicity could not catch a break. That is until Alaska and Eli come bursting into her life. I mean that literally. I laughed and I cried with their story.
This couple together will blow your mind.
June 2, 2021
Another passionate, poignant Heart’s Edge, Montana romance!
Ms. Snow’s stories are always about more than pure romance. We find in this book intrigue, a mystery and a beautiful love story. Phenomenal word pictures, the dive in Glass Lake, another was the wedding at the end. Oops…spoiler alert. Hey, you knew that would happen. Come on! Anyway, I could SEE it in my mind’s eye. Just lovely. Throughout there were moments I smiled, I gritted my teeth, I swooned and I even cried. So Good!
Felicity Randall is the local coffee shop owner/operator. She’s cousin to Ember from NO GOOD DOCTOR, she’s the town’s trash-talk from the spoiled entitled single women, and lastly, she’s one of the best parts of this little community of heroes. Felicity has had a crush on the newbie in town working for Holt from NO WHITE KNIGHT since she first saw the polar bear-sized man enter for coffee. None other than Paxton “Alaska” Charter. Alaska has moved around the US looking for a place to call home for himself and his 12yo son, Eli. He finds it in the magic of Heart’s Edge, Montana with friendship and the love of his life. Love a man who adores his woman: “I want to sink my teeth in, mark her, fulfill every barbaric urge howling in my blood.” Yeah, love like that…sigh.
There will be questions: Did her father really die of a drug overdose? Why is Paisley Lockwood bothering Felicity? Will Felicity and Paxton get out of this dilemma unscathed? How about Eli? Do they get down to the truth in this newest Heart’s Edge drama? All will be answered in good time if you read this book. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book and it gets a minimum of 5 spine-tingling, scintillating stars!
Ms. Snow’s stories are always about more than pure romance. We find in this book intrigue, a mystery and a beautiful love story. Phenomenal word pictures, the dive in Glass Lake, another was the wedding at the end. Oops…spoiler alert. Hey, you knew that would happen. Come on! Anyway, I could SEE it in my mind’s eye. Just lovely. Throughout there were moments I smiled, I gritted my teeth, I swooned and I even cried. So Good!
Felicity Randall is the local coffee shop owner/operator. She’s cousin to Ember from NO GOOD DOCTOR, she’s the town’s trash-talk from the spoiled entitled single women, and lastly, she’s one of the best parts of this little community of heroes. Felicity has had a crush on the newbie in town working for Holt from NO WHITE KNIGHT since she first saw the polar bear-sized man enter for coffee. None other than Paxton “Alaska” Charter. Alaska has moved around the US looking for a place to call home for himself and his 12yo son, Eli. He finds it in the magic of Heart’s Edge, Montana with friendship and the love of his life. Love a man who adores his woman: “I want to sink my teeth in, mark her, fulfill every barbaric urge howling in my blood.” Yeah, love like that…sigh.
There will be questions: Did her father really die of a drug overdose? Why is Paisley Lockwood bothering Felicity? Will Felicity and Paxton get out of this dilemma unscathed? How about Eli? Do they get down to the truth in this newest Heart’s Edge drama? All will be answered in good time if you read this book. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book and it gets a minimum of 5 spine-tingling, scintillating stars!
June 3, 2021
Nicole Snow has done it again! I've loved every book that has Heart Edge in it, and this one is no different. This book is told from dual points of view from Felicity "Fliss" and Paxton "Alaska." Fliss is a cousin to one of the people we have met before, and Alaska works for Holt.
Fliss owns the coffee place in town. Alaska is there with his son working for Holt. Alaska goes to the coffee shop every day to get coffee for the crew. When he is there with his son, something happens, and it gets Alaska and Fliss talking.
Something happens and Alaska realizes something is happening to Fliss. Something from her past has been haunting her for a while now. He tries to help her, but when his past comes back to haunt him will their pasts work against them, or will they be able to fight them off.
When something happens to Alaska's son, Fliss will do whatever she can to help. Will their bond survive all the secrets and battles they go through? Will they both come out at the end stronger? I loved this book and enjoyed seeing characters from the other books in this series come up. I'm hoping to see more from Hearts Edge!
Fliss owns the coffee place in town. Alaska is there with his son working for Holt. Alaska goes to the coffee shop every day to get coffee for the crew. When he is there with his son, something happens, and it gets Alaska and Fliss talking.
Something happens and Alaska realizes something is happening to Fliss. Something from her past has been haunting her for a while now. He tries to help her, but when his past comes back to haunt him will their pasts work against them, or will they be able to fight them off.
When something happens to Alaska's son, Fliss will do whatever she can to help. Will their bond survive all the secrets and battles they go through? Will they both come out at the end stronger? I loved this book and enjoyed seeing characters from the other books in this series come up. I'm hoping to see more from Hearts Edge!
June 4, 2021
First of all, Hello, that cover. Yes, please and thank you!
To ring the bell or not? That is the question.
I have to say this every time I read a Nicole Snow book, "God, that was good". Nicole just sucks you right into a mystery and it's glorious. Every written word is exquisite. You root for the hero's and wait for the downfall of the villain's. And how cool that we got see, don't say her name, but it starts with an "F" and the rest of the crew.
I binged this book so hard. The epilogue was epic and the museum makes it final. Put a red bow on it. I believe that the "Heroes of Hearts Edge" series is now complete.
This series is a total must read.
To ring the bell or not? That is the question.
I have to say this every time I read a Nicole Snow book, "God, that was good". Nicole just sucks you right into a mystery and it's glorious. Every written word is exquisite. You root for the hero's and wait for the downfall of the villain's. And how cool that we got see, don't say her name, but it starts with an "F" and the rest of the crew.
I binged this book so hard. The epilogue was epic and the museum makes it final. Put a red bow on it. I believe that the "Heroes of Hearts Edge" series is now complete.
This series is a total must read.
June 1, 2021
Felicity gets her own slice of wild Alaska!
"Foly. Huck. Yes, thank you, I’m already wrecked for words."
Yes, that's exactly how I feel after I've read a Nicole Snow book! Innovative phrasing, vibrantly descriptive prose, epilogues so sigh-worthy they set the standard for all romance novels - these are the elements that make her books truly unputdownable. Here's an example of the kinds of descriptions that are one of my favorite parts of a Nicole Snow book:
"It’s like one day the creator of the universe decided he wanted to see how much man he could pack into a tattooed skin stretched over a frame so tall it’s halfway to heaven."
Ms. Snow has such a fun writing style that infuses every scene, every sentence with heart and depth. She's also the master of foreshadowing and writes intensely moving scenes that flay all the layers back to expose the raw emotions underneath. She also includes sly little references to characters in her other books, like hidden easter eggs designed to bring delight to her long-term fans.
I loved the way her description of Alaska's SEAL training recognized that beyond being the most physically demanding training there is, it is also incredibly psychologically intensive, which gives our former SEAL heroes a strategic advantage in any situation.
Felicity and Paxton (aka Alaska) have an incendiary chemistry together, and each of them is truly a good person just looking to make a place for themselves in this world. Felicity's life is a shambles due to her father's misdeeds, but she's finally figuring out just what happened. Making it all right again, however, sends all the wrong people to her doorstep. There's no way Alaska is going to let her risk her life on her own, even if he has a young son to protect as well.
This is the seventh book set among the Heart's Edge community, and it's truly one of my favorite places to visit. I loved the way these three - Felicity, Alaska, and his son, Eli - all fit together and how they fit into this small, close-knit town and I loved seeing more wisdom flow down from the darling Ms. Wilma. Mozart the cat turns out to be quite the hero in this tale, too, while Felicity's adorable Pekingese, Shrub, adds a sweet charm to Felicity's life.
The HEA is, as always, sublime, with a wonderfully rosy look into the future for our new family. If you love romance novels of any kind, you don't want to miss this one. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
"Foly. Huck. Yes, thank you, I’m already wrecked for words."
Yes, that's exactly how I feel after I've read a Nicole Snow book! Innovative phrasing, vibrantly descriptive prose, epilogues so sigh-worthy they set the standard for all romance novels - these are the elements that make her books truly unputdownable. Here's an example of the kinds of descriptions that are one of my favorite parts of a Nicole Snow book:
"It’s like one day the creator of the universe decided he wanted to see how much man he could pack into a tattooed skin stretched over a frame so tall it’s halfway to heaven."
Ms. Snow has such a fun writing style that infuses every scene, every sentence with heart and depth. She's also the master of foreshadowing and writes intensely moving scenes that flay all the layers back to expose the raw emotions underneath. She also includes sly little references to characters in her other books, like hidden easter eggs designed to bring delight to her long-term fans.
I loved the way her description of Alaska's SEAL training recognized that beyond being the most physically demanding training there is, it is also incredibly psychologically intensive, which gives our former SEAL heroes a strategic advantage in any situation.
Felicity and Paxton (aka Alaska) have an incendiary chemistry together, and each of them is truly a good person just looking to make a place for themselves in this world. Felicity's life is a shambles due to her father's misdeeds, but she's finally figuring out just what happened. Making it all right again, however, sends all the wrong people to her doorstep. There's no way Alaska is going to let her risk her life on her own, even if he has a young son to protect as well.
This is the seventh book set among the Heart's Edge community, and it's truly one of my favorite places to visit. I loved the way these three - Felicity, Alaska, and his son, Eli - all fit together and how they fit into this small, close-knit town and I loved seeing more wisdom flow down from the darling Ms. Wilma. Mozart the cat turns out to be quite the hero in this tale, too, while Felicity's adorable Pekingese, Shrub, adds a sweet charm to Felicity's life.
The HEA is, as always, sublime, with a wonderfully rosy look into the future for our new family. If you love romance novels of any kind, you don't want to miss this one. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
June 8, 2021
I really am awestruck after reading this book! I think this is one of BEST books in this series! I absolutely loved the play on words with Alaska and Eli. I feel enamored by her shininess! Do not forget to thank her for it! Thank you Nicole! I really enjoyed this addition and am looking forward to more in this universe!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2021
An admission upfront....I've read all of this series except for Holt's book. I became frustrated by the series but I decided I really wanted to read Felicity's story so I dove in. Felicity is running The Nest and would love her life but her father's bad behavior in the past keeps on causing her issues. Alaska has decided that he and his son should make the town their forever home. When Felicity and Alaska as forced to deal with each other because of a bunch of broken mugs, they realize that there's a real spark of interest between them.
I like that Alaska is open to love even though his first marriage didn't end well. He has a young son to protect so his reticence made good sense. Felicity feels like everyone in town judges her unkindly. She feels like she might be bad luck to any man that tries to date her. I liked that they spent time getting to know each other. I like stories about grown-ups acting like grown-ups. The mystery is both good and bad. I think Felicity working to figure out what happened in the past was interesting. I just wish the "bad guy" was better. If both had been compelling then the book would have been a winner. Highlight time! Fuschia makes a brief appearance. It kills me that I found that to be one of the most enjoyable parts of the story. This book seems to be the ending of the series. It's written like a cap on all of the craziness in the prior books.
Alaska calls Felicity lady. It is a quirk of this author's writing in this entire series. It drives me totally crazy. How is it possible that every, single leading man in this series calls his leading woman lady. Gah! This book was a really slow read. Really slow. I found that pretty surprising because the other books were much faster reading.
I would only recommend this book if you have read other books in the series. This is a contemporary, small-town story with a lot of intrigues. The men from the prior books make appearances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I like that Alaska is open to love even though his first marriage didn't end well. He has a young son to protect so his reticence made good sense. Felicity feels like everyone in town judges her unkindly. She feels like she might be bad luck to any man that tries to date her. I liked that they spent time getting to know each other. I like stories about grown-ups acting like grown-ups. The mystery is both good and bad. I think Felicity working to figure out what happened in the past was interesting. I just wish the "bad guy" was better. If both had been compelling then the book would have been a winner. Highlight time! Fuschia makes a brief appearance. It kills me that I found that to be one of the most enjoyable parts of the story. This book seems to be the ending of the series. It's written like a cap on all of the craziness in the prior books.
Alaska calls Felicity lady. It is a quirk of this author's writing in this entire series. It drives me totally crazy. How is it possible that every, single leading man in this series calls his leading woman lady. Gah! This book was a really slow read. Really slow. I found that pretty surprising because the other books were much faster reading.
I would only recommend this book if you have read other books in the series. This is a contemporary, small-town story with a lot of intrigues. The men from the prior books make appearances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2021
Alaska & Felicity’s Story Is Beautifully Written From Beginning To End! Felicity From The Nest Finally Gets Her HEA. Get Ready To Fall In Love With Holt’s Supervisor, Alaska. The Giant Of A Man & Single Father Steals Felicity’s Heart When He Steps In To Help Her Get Out Of The Mire Her Father Left Behind. Don't Forget To Download The Free Flash Forward Via The Link At The End Of The Book!
The Heroes of Heart's Edge series is back with a new but familiar hero and a new mystery in book seven. Alaska Charter, Holt Silverton’s construction foreman and newcomer to Heart’s Edge, gets his very own story as he joins the band of local heroes. This time the story revolves around Morgan Randall’s death ten years earlier and the danger his daughter Felicity inherited. Paisley Lockwood is getting impatient, and the pressure is mounting. Book six of the series, No White Knight, introduces Alaska. Felicity owns the Nest and has been a local staple. Some of her story is touched upon in book six as well; she is best friends with Libby Silverton.
ABOUT THE HEROES OF HEART’S EDGE SERIES:
This book is part of the Heroes of Heart's Edge series. Heart's Edge is a small town near Missoula, Montana in which peculiar things have a habit of happening. Each book is rich with the history of the town, familiar haunts, and continuing glances at favorite characters. Each is a complex love story between well-defined characters and set in the midst of a new trouble plaguing the town and its heroes as history has a way of resurfacing. Crush at first sight develops into a deep love amidst danger and suspense. These smart books are beautifully written and packed with everything - mystery, suspense, danger, broken characters, and a heartfelt love story. Each may be read perfectly as stand-alone, but knowing the complex histories certainly adds to the enjoyment.
To review, in book one, Warren Ford and Haley fall in love while battling a drug runner. Warren finds closure in the death of his sister, Jenna. In book two, Doc Gray, the local vet and most eligible bachelor, gets taken off the market by his new assistant Ember. They face danger as Gray's former employer, Galentron, a research company with a hushed local history, comes back into town and plays dirty. Book three sees the legend of Nine turn into a local hero following years in hiding after killing a man and escaping from jail. Nine turns out to be Warren and Blake's old childhood friend Leo, a.k.a. Tiger, and he worked with Doc at Galentron a decade ago when it all burned down. It is a heartbreaking story in which Leo earns redemption and his HEA with long lost love, Clarissa. Book four is Blake Silverton and Peace Rabe's story. It opened in January, and Heart's Edge had been quiet since Leo's story in autumn. Blake is a military veteran, Fire and Rescue Chief, radio call-in line host, and welder. He likes to keep busy, even if his military pension covers his living expenses. He has a limp from a war injury that sometimes slows him down. Blake's sixteen year old Andrea is a handful and as a single dad Blake struggles. When free spirit Peace Rabe comes through town, Blake finally finds love, but an arsonist determined to burn the town down threatens his HEA. Book five is shorter and takes place largely outside of Heart's Edge, but it is an important story about a character with a sordid history in Heart's Edge. Ice queen Fuchsia Delaney's story is finally told, and she has had her reasons for turning off her emotions. Her story has parallels to Leo's, which is steeped in Galentron history. Her tearful story finally gets her a hard-earned happy ending with Oliver Major, although it would be lovely down the road to get a bigger and bolder HEA for the couple. In book six, Blake’s older brother Holt Silverton leaves New York and the fast lane behind in order to mend some fences and start over. He bring his construction company back to town, helping the locals to rebuild. Soon Hellion Libby Potter gets in the way of a land deal too good to be true. Danger abounds, and love blossoms in its midst.
IN THIS BOOK:
This book opens in the springtime after nearly a year of relative quiet in Heart’s Edge.
Paxton “Alaska” Charter is a giant of a man. He may look intimidating, but he is as harmless as a teddy bear. He has returned to Heart’s Edge, this time with his twelve year old son, Eli. He had left Eli with his parents in Fairbanks the summer before, when he followed his boss Holt Silverton from New York to Heart’s Edge. The small town has a reputation for danger, so he had left Eli behind initially; now he is considering putting down roots in the town. With any luck, things will work out.
Alaska had wanted a simple life – a family and a white picket fence. Things never go his way, though. His ex-wife turned out to be a terror, so he divorced and took custody of his son. The one time Navy SEAL’s subsequent attempt to get ahead financially ended disastrously, and he has taken work where he can find it in the years since. He is trying to save a nest egg to ensure a happy life for him and Eli. His whole world is centered on his son – he hasn’t looked at women in a very long time. A certain coffee lady in Heart’s Edge caught his attention, but he never seriously considered pursuing anything.
Felicity Randall is well known by the locals of Heart’s Edge. She runs The Nest, the local coffee and pastry hot spot. She has taken the business she took over from her parents and made it into a success. There is something for everyone throughout the day. The morning and afternoon crowds come in for their pick-me-ups. The evening crowd comes in for sweet java and entertainment – Peace Silverton frequently plays a set. She has even partnered with Clarissa Regis. The Sweeter Things shops now offer Sweeter Grind, Felicity’s co-branded coffee. She takes special pride in her fresh roasted beans and the various flavors that she perfects for her drinks. Customers come back for the TLC she gives to each and every drink and her kind and attentive personality.
Despite all the hard work and success, though, Felicity barely gets by. It is almost as if she has a hole in her pocket. Bad luck seems to follow her around, which is why she is reluctant to ask for help. She bravely faces her hardships alone and head on, dealing with the consequences as they come. The rumors that circulate around town about her don’t help matters, either. Felicity knows the nasty things some of the town folks say, and it has taken a hit on her self-confidence when it comes to men. She has never had a proper boyfriend. She relies on her girlfriends for companionship – best friend Libby Silverton, Clarissa Regis, and her cousin Ember Gray – but she would never consider turning to them for help from the troubles that she inherited when her father died ten years ago.
Morgan Randall had been trouble, and the addiction he fought had destroyed him. He finally overdosed, and even thinking about him is emotionally trying for Felicity. Thanks to him, she faces a bad reputation and endless debt. The Lockwood Syndicate is alive and well. Paisley Lockwood’s father had been Morgan’s employer, and now the sociopathic pixie has her sights set on Felicity. Paisley periodically drops in with her hired muscle, squeezing every last penny from Felicity she can in the name of unspecified debts owed by her father. For years Felicity has quietly put up with the demands and destruction, too leery of involving anyone in her troubles. Lately, though, Paisley has upped the pressure. If Felicity cannot figure out how to satisfy the demands, she and her mother just might end up dead. Desperate for a solution to the problem, Felicity finally takes a closer look at her father’s death, and the more she looks, the more suspicious it is.
Bad luck of sorts seems to follow both Alaska and Felicity, and it is bad luck that gets them taking a closer look at one another. Twelve year old Eli plays his part as well. The adorable father-son duo easily steals hearts, and the competition for bachelors in Heart’s Edge is fierce. Alaska is new to town, and therefore unaware of Felicity’s reputation. He sees her without prejudice, which is a novelty for Felicity. Neither is looking for love. Alaska’s priority is Eli’s safety and well-being, while Felicity hopes to keep all her friends safely out of the danger that follows her. Nevertheless, circumstances throw the two together and bring their walls down. Once Eli takes to Felicity, all bets are off. As Alaska begins to help Felicity investigate her father’s past, his own past has a way of coming back to haunt him. The couple eventually finds a happy ending. Don't forget to download the free flash forward via the link at the end of the book.
Fans will appreciate that this book has a slight crossover with the Knights of Dallas series. Felicity’s mother is retired and lives in Coeur D’Alene.
It is wonderful to see Felicity finally get her HEA. She and Alaska start out slow, but their chemistry builds as their walls come down. She is always so positive despite her adversity, and a successful business woman as well. Her loyalty, independence, and sense of responsibility make her a perfect match for the hard-working single dad. Alaska understands the long hours she works – he isn’t afraid of hard work himself. He might be fairly new to town, but he seems to fit right in. He is a gentle giant and a fabulous father. His sense of commitment and protectiveness give Felicity exactly what she has needed in her life. After being raised by an unstable father, his quiet calm makes her feel settled. Both are stoic figures, standing tall and facing their difficulties without complaint. Both are quick to sacrifice for the ones they love. They have also faced bad luck. Their story is quintessential Heart’s Edge – danger, romance, and lot of local history. Issues of addiction are briefly touched on, too.
A few issues merit mention. First, there are no ages given for Alaska and Felicity. We can presume that with a twelve year old, Alaska is at least in his thirties. As for Felicity, she seems to be a bit older than the other heroines of Heart’s Edge. Her cousin Ember is younger, but that doesn’t tie down her age. Holt, who is about forty-one here, had looked up her skirt on the jungle gym when they were kids, so she must be around forty, give or take. *Spoiler* Additionally, I have to point out that I felt badly for Alaska when Felicity charged him for damage. It was just as much Mitch’s fault. The damage, however, should have been entirely Felicity’s responsibility. It is a cost of doing business, and the consequence of Felicity’s choice of display in addition to her pet policy. I was cringing while reading as I thought of how badly little Eli would have felt. Granted the incident advances the story, but it was hard to read.
Alaska and Felicity’s story is beautifully written from the beginning to the end. Here, local girl Felicity from The Nest finally gets her HEA. Get ready to fall in love with Holt’s foreman, Alaska. The giant of a man and single father steals Felicity’s heart when he steps in to help her get out of the mire her father left behind. The plot is very complex. The characters are carefully crafted. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Alaska and Felicity. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Heroes of Heart's Edge series is back with a new but familiar hero and a new mystery in book seven. Alaska Charter, Holt Silverton’s construction foreman and newcomer to Heart’s Edge, gets his very own story as he joins the band of local heroes. This time the story revolves around Morgan Randall’s death ten years earlier and the danger his daughter Felicity inherited. Paisley Lockwood is getting impatient, and the pressure is mounting. Book six of the series, No White Knight, introduces Alaska. Felicity owns the Nest and has been a local staple. Some of her story is touched upon in book six as well; she is best friends with Libby Silverton.
ABOUT THE HEROES OF HEART’S EDGE SERIES:
This book is part of the Heroes of Heart's Edge series. Heart's Edge is a small town near Missoula, Montana in which peculiar things have a habit of happening. Each book is rich with the history of the town, familiar haunts, and continuing glances at favorite characters. Each is a complex love story between well-defined characters and set in the midst of a new trouble plaguing the town and its heroes as history has a way of resurfacing. Crush at first sight develops into a deep love amidst danger and suspense. These smart books are beautifully written and packed with everything - mystery, suspense, danger, broken characters, and a heartfelt love story. Each may be read perfectly as stand-alone, but knowing the complex histories certainly adds to the enjoyment.
To review, in book one, Warren Ford and Haley fall in love while battling a drug runner. Warren finds closure in the death of his sister, Jenna. In book two, Doc Gray, the local vet and most eligible bachelor, gets taken off the market by his new assistant Ember. They face danger as Gray's former employer, Galentron, a research company with a hushed local history, comes back into town and plays dirty. Book three sees the legend of Nine turn into a local hero following years in hiding after killing a man and escaping from jail. Nine turns out to be Warren and Blake's old childhood friend Leo, a.k.a. Tiger, and he worked with Doc at Galentron a decade ago when it all burned down. It is a heartbreaking story in which Leo earns redemption and his HEA with long lost love, Clarissa. Book four is Blake Silverton and Peace Rabe's story. It opened in January, and Heart's Edge had been quiet since Leo's story in autumn. Blake is a military veteran, Fire and Rescue Chief, radio call-in line host, and welder. He likes to keep busy, even if his military pension covers his living expenses. He has a limp from a war injury that sometimes slows him down. Blake's sixteen year old Andrea is a handful and as a single dad Blake struggles. When free spirit Peace Rabe comes through town, Blake finally finds love, but an arsonist determined to burn the town down threatens his HEA. Book five is shorter and takes place largely outside of Heart's Edge, but it is an important story about a character with a sordid history in Heart's Edge. Ice queen Fuchsia Delaney's story is finally told, and she has had her reasons for turning off her emotions. Her story has parallels to Leo's, which is steeped in Galentron history. Her tearful story finally gets her a hard-earned happy ending with Oliver Major, although it would be lovely down the road to get a bigger and bolder HEA for the couple. In book six, Blake’s older brother Holt Silverton leaves New York and the fast lane behind in order to mend some fences and start over. He bring his construction company back to town, helping the locals to rebuild. Soon Hellion Libby Potter gets in the way of a land deal too good to be true. Danger abounds, and love blossoms in its midst.
IN THIS BOOK:
This book opens in the springtime after nearly a year of relative quiet in Heart’s Edge.
Paxton “Alaska” Charter is a giant of a man. He may look intimidating, but he is as harmless as a teddy bear. He has returned to Heart’s Edge, this time with his twelve year old son, Eli. He had left Eli with his parents in Fairbanks the summer before, when he followed his boss Holt Silverton from New York to Heart’s Edge. The small town has a reputation for danger, so he had left Eli behind initially; now he is considering putting down roots in the town. With any luck, things will work out.
Alaska had wanted a simple life – a family and a white picket fence. Things never go his way, though. His ex-wife turned out to be a terror, so he divorced and took custody of his son. The one time Navy SEAL’s subsequent attempt to get ahead financially ended disastrously, and he has taken work where he can find it in the years since. He is trying to save a nest egg to ensure a happy life for him and Eli. His whole world is centered on his son – he hasn’t looked at women in a very long time. A certain coffee lady in Heart’s Edge caught his attention, but he never seriously considered pursuing anything.
Felicity Randall is well known by the locals of Heart’s Edge. She runs The Nest, the local coffee and pastry hot spot. She has taken the business she took over from her parents and made it into a success. There is something for everyone throughout the day. The morning and afternoon crowds come in for their pick-me-ups. The evening crowd comes in for sweet java and entertainment – Peace Silverton frequently plays a set. She has even partnered with Clarissa Regis. The Sweeter Things shops now offer Sweeter Grind, Felicity’s co-branded coffee. She takes special pride in her fresh roasted beans and the various flavors that she perfects for her drinks. Customers come back for the TLC she gives to each and every drink and her kind and attentive personality.
Despite all the hard work and success, though, Felicity barely gets by. It is almost as if she has a hole in her pocket. Bad luck seems to follow her around, which is why she is reluctant to ask for help. She bravely faces her hardships alone and head on, dealing with the consequences as they come. The rumors that circulate around town about her don’t help matters, either. Felicity knows the nasty things some of the town folks say, and it has taken a hit on her self-confidence when it comes to men. She has never had a proper boyfriend. She relies on her girlfriends for companionship – best friend Libby Silverton, Clarissa Regis, and her cousin Ember Gray – but she would never consider turning to them for help from the troubles that she inherited when her father died ten years ago.
Morgan Randall had been trouble, and the addiction he fought had destroyed him. He finally overdosed, and even thinking about him is emotionally trying for Felicity. Thanks to him, she faces a bad reputation and endless debt. The Lockwood Syndicate is alive and well. Paisley Lockwood’s father had been Morgan’s employer, and now the sociopathic pixie has her sights set on Felicity. Paisley periodically drops in with her hired muscle, squeezing every last penny from Felicity she can in the name of unspecified debts owed by her father. For years Felicity has quietly put up with the demands and destruction, too leery of involving anyone in her troubles. Lately, though, Paisley has upped the pressure. If Felicity cannot figure out how to satisfy the demands, she and her mother just might end up dead. Desperate for a solution to the problem, Felicity finally takes a closer look at her father’s death, and the more she looks, the more suspicious it is.
Bad luck of sorts seems to follow both Alaska and Felicity, and it is bad luck that gets them taking a closer look at one another. Twelve year old Eli plays his part as well. The adorable father-son duo easily steals hearts, and the competition for bachelors in Heart’s Edge is fierce. Alaska is new to town, and therefore unaware of Felicity’s reputation. He sees her without prejudice, which is a novelty for Felicity. Neither is looking for love. Alaska’s priority is Eli’s safety and well-being, while Felicity hopes to keep all her friends safely out of the danger that follows her. Nevertheless, circumstances throw the two together and bring their walls down. Once Eli takes to Felicity, all bets are off. As Alaska begins to help Felicity investigate her father’s past, his own past has a way of coming back to haunt him. The couple eventually finds a happy ending. Don't forget to download the free flash forward via the link at the end of the book.
Fans will appreciate that this book has a slight crossover with the Knights of Dallas series. Felicity’s mother is retired and lives in Coeur D’Alene.
It is wonderful to see Felicity finally get her HEA. She and Alaska start out slow, but their chemistry builds as their walls come down. She is always so positive despite her adversity, and a successful business woman as well. Her loyalty, independence, and sense of responsibility make her a perfect match for the hard-working single dad. Alaska understands the long hours she works – he isn’t afraid of hard work himself. He might be fairly new to town, but he seems to fit right in. He is a gentle giant and a fabulous father. His sense of commitment and protectiveness give Felicity exactly what she has needed in her life. After being raised by an unstable father, his quiet calm makes her feel settled. Both are stoic figures, standing tall and facing their difficulties without complaint. Both are quick to sacrifice for the ones they love. They have also faced bad luck. Their story is quintessential Heart’s Edge – danger, romance, and lot of local history. Issues of addiction are briefly touched on, too.
A few issues merit mention. First, there are no ages given for Alaska and Felicity. We can presume that with a twelve year old, Alaska is at least in his thirties. As for Felicity, she seems to be a bit older than the other heroines of Heart’s Edge. Her cousin Ember is younger, but that doesn’t tie down her age. Holt, who is about forty-one here, had looked up her skirt on the jungle gym when they were kids, so she must be around forty, give or take. *Spoiler* Additionally, I have to point out that I felt badly for Alaska when Felicity charged him for damage. It was just as much Mitch’s fault. The damage, however, should have been entirely Felicity’s responsibility. It is a cost of doing business, and the consequence of Felicity’s choice of display in addition to her pet policy. I was cringing while reading as I thought of how badly little Eli would have felt. Granted the incident advances the story, but it was hard to read.
Alaska and Felicity’s story is beautifully written from the beginning to the end. Here, local girl Felicity from The Nest finally gets her HEA. Get ready to fall in love with Holt’s foreman, Alaska. The giant of a man and single father steals Felicity’s heart when he steps in to help her get out of the mire her father left behind. The plot is very complex. The characters are carefully crafted. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Alaska and Felicity. I rate this book 4.5 stars.
I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 11, 2021
4.4 stars
There isn't much more I can say about this author that I haven't said before. She is insanely talented an give my heart a run for my money.
Strong characters, fantastic storyline, and chemistry galore. I love these innerconnected well done.
There isn't much more I can say about this author that I haven't said before. She is insanely talented an give my heart a run for my money.
Strong characters, fantastic storyline, and chemistry galore. I love these innerconnected well done.
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June 12, 2021I wasn't going to read, but now I can't wait. I have more problems when romance books are too short, 450 pages is decent size, not long not short. Thank you Ah mei.
July 11, 2022
This was pretty good!
While I did get lost in the protagonists' monologues a couple of times and the plot became a bit repetitive towards the end, it wasn't bad. Also the male protagonist was a real fuzzy, tender-hearted giant, a single-parent, and also an ex-SEAL. I loved how the execution of the stereotype wasn't cringey.
The female protagonist was stubborn and strong-willed and it was a delight to meet a character that didn't shy away from solving her problems on her own. My favourite scenes by far were the ones where she interacted with the male protagonist's kid.
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While I did get lost in the protagonists' monologues a couple of times and the plot became a bit repetitive towards the end, it wasn't bad. Also the male protagonist was a real fuzzy, tender-hearted giant, a single-parent, and also an ex-SEAL. I loved how the execution of the stereotype wasn't cringey.
The female protagonist was stubborn and strong-willed and it was a delight to meet a character that didn't shy away from solving her problems on her own. My favourite scenes by far were the ones where she interacted with the male protagonist's kid.
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June 3, 2021
Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it can't rain forever...
Heart's Edge never lacks excitement and this story is a doozie. Felicity owns the town's coffee shop called "The Nest". She struggles with a jaded reputation leftover from her dad who died under suspicious circumstances.
Alaska is a huge bear of a man who is a single dad who loves his son unconditionally. He is skittish about starting any kind of relationship after his divorce. But Felicity catches his eye and much more. These two dance around the hot, sizzling chemistry they have for each other. Alaska is a former SEAL and wanting to protect Felicity from harm is in his DNA. I never tire of these stories in Heart's Edge. They are always suspenseful and have you on edge which I find delicious.
I am hoping to see more drama unfold in this town, even though they have been through so much already. Another heartfelt and romantic story from Nicole Snow. Their HEA, perfect.
Heart's Edge never lacks excitement and this story is a doozie. Felicity owns the town's coffee shop called "The Nest". She struggles with a jaded reputation leftover from her dad who died under suspicious circumstances.
Alaska is a huge bear of a man who is a single dad who loves his son unconditionally. He is skittish about starting any kind of relationship after his divorce. But Felicity catches his eye and much more. These two dance around the hot, sizzling chemistry they have for each other. Alaska is a former SEAL and wanting to protect Felicity from harm is in his DNA. I never tire of these stories in Heart's Edge. They are always suspenseful and have you on edge which I find delicious.
I am hoping to see more drama unfold in this town, even though they have been through so much already. Another heartfelt and romantic story from Nicole Snow. Their HEA, perfect.
June 2, 2021
Heart’s Edge has grown by two. Welcome the Charter boys…. well can a near seven-foot-tall man be considered a boy? No Gentle Giant by Nicole Snow is the latest story to come out of Heart’s Edge and it is a tree topper of a book. Snow has taken this small town in a different direction this time and left the previous Galentron story behind. Do not fear, all your favorite heroes from the previous books make an appearance and show how the town really comes together. As with all of Snow’s books I loved this one just as much and enjoyed her easy going yet dramatic writing. The story is a slow burn romance but has fast paced action and the drama is out of this world. Hang onto to your hats folds because Alaska and Felicity are going to take you on a frontier adventure like none other. 5-stars for No Gentle Giant by Nicole Snow.
Alaska Charter and his son Eli are as adorable a pair as they can be. Looking for a new place to work and possibly set down roots, Alaska can’t stop himself from catching feelings for the one woman in town that is everyone’s favorite subject to gossip about. Felicity Randall has a family curse and even though she would love to have the new town hottie look her way she knows that all she would do is bring him nothing but trouble. Felicity can feel the walls closing in on her and things are beginning to spiral out of control. It might take a giant the size of Alaska to keep Felicity from being crushed and save the stubborn woman from the ghosts of the past that have come back to haunt her.
Alaska Charter and his son Eli are as adorable a pair as they can be. Looking for a new place to work and possibly set down roots, Alaska can’t stop himself from catching feelings for the one woman in town that is everyone’s favorite subject to gossip about. Felicity Randall has a family curse and even though she would love to have the new town hottie look her way she knows that all she would do is bring him nothing but trouble. Felicity can feel the walls closing in on her and things are beginning to spiral out of control. It might take a giant the size of Alaska to keep Felicity from being crushed and save the stubborn woman from the ghosts of the past that have come back to haunt her.
June 5, 2021
Sometimes letting others in is all it takes to find your way to peace and love
No Gentle Giant is a standalone but I would say very closely adjacent to the Heroes of Heart's Edge series. The story is based in Heart's Edge, Montana and there are some character cross-overs. You can definitely read No Gentle Giant without reading any of the Heart's Edge series but if you do then you will recognize characters and get a bit more out of the story. Now for the review.............No Gentle Giant is a brilliant book with a well crafted story and fabulous characters. The story is about Felicity "Fliss" Randall who owns the coffee shop, The Nest, in the small town of Heart's Edge. She has been struggling ever since her father died and left her with a lot of debts and a lot of questions. Paxton "Alaska" Charter has moved from Alaska to the lower 48 with his twelve year old son Eli. They have settled in Heart's Edge where he found work with the Silverton's doing construction. Every day he goes to The Nest to get a coffee and to also see Fliss. Fliss has developed a major crush on the new man in town that everyone calls Alaska. They are drawn to each other for trouble follows Fliss which will need the heroes of Heart's Edge and Alaska to come to her rescue.
This is a really wonderful book. The story-line is filled with flirty dialogue, amazingly sizzling hot chemistry, mystery, drama, some danger and a great romance. I loved the characters of Fliss and Alaska. No Gentle Giant definitely has a gentle and sweet heart as everything swirls around him.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
No Gentle Giant is a standalone but I would say very closely adjacent to the Heroes of Heart's Edge series. The story is based in Heart's Edge, Montana and there are some character cross-overs. You can definitely read No Gentle Giant without reading any of the Heart's Edge series but if you do then you will recognize characters and get a bit more out of the story. Now for the review.............No Gentle Giant is a brilliant book with a well crafted story and fabulous characters. The story is about Felicity "Fliss" Randall who owns the coffee shop, The Nest, in the small town of Heart's Edge. She has been struggling ever since her father died and left her with a lot of debts and a lot of questions. Paxton "Alaska" Charter has moved from Alaska to the lower 48 with his twelve year old son Eli. They have settled in Heart's Edge where he found work with the Silverton's doing construction. Every day he goes to The Nest to get a coffee and to also see Fliss. Fliss has developed a major crush on the new man in town that everyone calls Alaska. They are drawn to each other for trouble follows Fliss which will need the heroes of Heart's Edge and Alaska to come to her rescue.
This is a really wonderful book. The story-line is filled with flirty dialogue, amazingly sizzling hot chemistry, mystery, drama, some danger and a great romance. I loved the characters of Fliss and Alaska. No Gentle Giant definitely has a gentle and sweet heart as everything swirls around him.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
June 5, 2021
Another great read by Nicole Snow who once again brings strong characters in Felicity and Paxton as well as his twelve year old son Eli. She does a fantastic job building the story with a bit of mystery ,twists and turns and tons of steam. She paints her scenes perfectly and moves the story fluidly as she delivers a terrific read.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
June 1, 2021
I'm a big fan of Nicole's work - and I adore her Hearts Edge series! No Gentle Giant is the latest installment...
Felicity owns the local coffee shop and all is not as it seems!! Poor Fliss has trouble going on behind the scenes and damn, that girl needs a break!!
Then we have Alaska, the gentle giant. Fliss is not the only woman in town to have a crush on him and good guy that he is, doesn't have a clue! But his obliviousness is because he won't let himself notice women, with a 12 year old son in tow and a messy divorce behind him, he just wants to focus on his boy.
Needless to say, sparks fly! They're both good people, they both deserve a happy ending and they both nearly mess up lol.
An excellent read as always!
*I voluntarily received an arc from the author and this is my honest review.
Felicity owns the local coffee shop and all is not as it seems!! Poor Fliss has trouble going on behind the scenes and damn, that girl needs a break!!
Then we have Alaska, the gentle giant. Fliss is not the only woman in town to have a crush on him and good guy that he is, doesn't have a clue! But his obliviousness is because he won't let himself notice women, with a 12 year old son in tow and a messy divorce behind him, he just wants to focus on his boy.
Needless to say, sparks fly! They're both good people, they both deserve a happy ending and they both nearly mess up lol.
An excellent read as always!
*I voluntarily received an arc from the author and this is my honest review.
January 19, 2024
3.5⭐️
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June 20, 2021This was my first try at reading a book from this author - I'm only a few chapters in but I have to DNF.
The relationship between the hero, a single dad, and his 12 year old son felt... strange, stilted, and infantilizing. I read it and couldn't help but think, "Is this how the author thinks people talk and act to their children?" I lost count of the number of times he "ruffled" his sons hair within the only POV chapter I read from him.
Also there seems to be a mystery unfolding of the heroine's dirtbag dad - he did illegal stuff, owed people money. As soon as the villain, a cartoonish young woman (who reminded me of Princess Morbucks from Powerpuff Girls - below) was introduced, I knew I had to bail.
The relationship between the hero, a single dad, and his 12 year old son felt... strange, stilted, and infantilizing. I read it and couldn't help but think, "Is this how the author thinks people talk and act to their children?" I lost count of the number of times he "ruffled" his sons hair within the only POV chapter I read from him.
Also there seems to be a mystery unfolding of the heroine's dirtbag dad - he did illegal stuff, owed people money. As soon as the villain, a cartoonish young woman (who reminded me of Princess Morbucks from Powerpuff Girls - below) was introduced, I knew I had to bail.
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January 30, 2023A solid small-town romance. Although I didn't love the plot, I loved the leading couple, the solid group of friends, Eli, and all the small-town vibes packed into this book.
June 7, 2021
I've always enjoyed a trip back to Hearts Edge Montana. Truthfully it had been so long since the last time I was there I wasn't expecting a return trip. I do remember thinking in the last book No White Knight, Holt and Libby's story that it would be a shame if the author didn't find a happily ever after for both Felicity Randall the much beleagured owner of The Nest, the local coffee shop and Alaska Charter, Holt's right hand man. I didn't expect her to pair them up but hey, why not?
Paxton "Alaska" Charter is a giant of a man at nearly seven feet tall nd as broad as a barn door. In this story we discover he is also a single dad to his twelve year old son Eli. We know he was divorced and his ex-wife is deceased but we're never told how she died. Considering her party lifestyle I'm thinking she died in car accident or over dosed. Alaska has picked up Eli from his parents care and returned to Hearts Edge with the intention of perhaps settling down there. He's acquainted with Felicity Randall as a frequent customer at her coffee shop. While he finds her attractive he's never flirted with her. But one day he's in her shop with Eli and a chain reaction of accidents almost brings harm to Eli until Felicity puts herself at risk to save him from harm without a second thought to her own safety.
Felicity Randall has appeared as a secondary character in several books in this series. She's Ember's cousin and Libby's BFF. She's also friends and business partners with Clarrisa. All three of those ladies have had their own featured romance with a hero of Hearts Edge. In this book we learn quite a lot about Felicity. We learn she thinks Alaska is her idea of male perfection. We learn that among the town gossips she has an undeserved reputation for being willing to provide sex for money. Most importantly we learn that ever since she took over the coffee shop her parents once owned she's been the subject of extortion and harassment by Paisely Lockwood the psychopathic head of a major drug empire whom Felicity's father used to fly charter for. And here IMHO is the weakest part of this story. Okay, Felicity doesn't have any faith in local Sheriff Langley whose nickname is Mayberry because he's sort of a Barney Fife type character. She doesn't want to involve The Heroes of Hearts Edge because they are all her friends nd married to her friends and she feels they've already been through enough. But why doesn't she contact the Missoula Police or even the FBI instead of letting Paisley shake her down on a regular basis? And it goes on for 10 freaking years!
After Felicity saves Eli and then tends to the wounds Alaska received saving her from injury Alaska suddenly is intrigued with the beautiful barista. But Felicity as much as she lusts after Alaska doesn't want to get involved with him because she feels like a black cat that brings bad luck to anyone she associates with. Then she discovers a book, a flight record, that belonged to her father with a longitude and latitude listed that is in the center of nearby Clear Lake where she suspects her father's plane went down. But her father was found in his truck dead from a supposed massive overdose of heroine. It just so happens that Alaska both works construction and is an ex-SEAL. So of course Felicity goes to him for advice on how she would go about determining if in fact her father's plane was under the lack and if so, how could she retrieve it? But of course she doesn't want Alaska involved but he insists. Here's another problem with the story. We're told how cold Clear Lake a glacier fed lake is, guaranteed to cause most anyone who isn't wearing the right wet suit to die of hypothermia. So how did Felicity's father swim to the surface of the freezing lake and then swim to shore after dumping the plane in the lake? And how is it with unidentified finger prints all over his truck including his seatbelt, that the authorities were so willing to write off his death as an accidental overdose? It just doesn't make any sense.
The good news is that Felicity (despite sometimes acting ridiculously foolish) because she doesn't want to be anyone else's problem is a very likable heroine. Paxton or Alaska is every female reader who loves huge hairy men dream book boyfriend. He's a great guy, a loving father and a good friend. Now here's something else that didn't make any sense. Alaska gets into a fight with an ex-business partner and ends up with a black eye. Now the guy is a giant and a former Navy Seal. He's like the Incredible Hulk with martial arts skills. How the hell could one guy give him a black eye? Eli is a lovable 12 year old. And if you're like me you'll love the fact that every previous couple in this series (including Fuscia Delaney) makes an appearance in this story. I'm assuming because there weren't any prominent secondary characters left single after this book that unless Snow goes back to Hearts Edge to show us the next generation's loves this will be the final book in her series.
Paxton "Alaska" Charter is a giant of a man at nearly seven feet tall nd as broad as a barn door. In this story we discover he is also a single dad to his twelve year old son Eli. We know he was divorced and his ex-wife is deceased but we're never told how she died. Considering her party lifestyle I'm thinking she died in car accident or over dosed. Alaska has picked up Eli from his parents care and returned to Hearts Edge with the intention of perhaps settling down there. He's acquainted with Felicity Randall as a frequent customer at her coffee shop. While he finds her attractive he's never flirted with her. But one day he's in her shop with Eli and a chain reaction of accidents almost brings harm to Eli until Felicity puts herself at risk to save him from harm without a second thought to her own safety.
Felicity Randall has appeared as a secondary character in several books in this series. She's Ember's cousin and Libby's BFF. She's also friends and business partners with Clarrisa. All three of those ladies have had their own featured romance with a hero of Hearts Edge. In this book we learn quite a lot about Felicity. We learn she thinks Alaska is her idea of male perfection. We learn that among the town gossips she has an undeserved reputation for being willing to provide sex for money. Most importantly we learn that ever since she took over the coffee shop her parents once owned she's been the subject of extortion and harassment by Paisely Lockwood the psychopathic head of a major drug empire whom Felicity's father used to fly charter for. And here IMHO is the weakest part of this story. Okay, Felicity doesn't have any faith in local Sheriff Langley whose nickname is Mayberry because he's sort of a Barney Fife type character. She doesn't want to involve The Heroes of Hearts Edge because they are all her friends nd married to her friends and she feels they've already been through enough. But why doesn't she contact the Missoula Police or even the FBI instead of letting Paisley shake her down on a regular basis? And it goes on for 10 freaking years!
After Felicity saves Eli and then tends to the wounds Alaska received saving her from injury Alaska suddenly is intrigued with the beautiful barista. But Felicity as much as she lusts after Alaska doesn't want to get involved with him because she feels like a black cat that brings bad luck to anyone she associates with. Then she discovers a book, a flight record, that belonged to her father with a longitude and latitude listed that is in the center of nearby Clear Lake where she suspects her father's plane went down. But her father was found in his truck dead from a supposed massive overdose of heroine. It just so happens that Alaska both works construction and is an ex-SEAL. So of course Felicity goes to him for advice on how she would go about determining if in fact her father's plane was under the lack and if so, how could she retrieve it? But of course she doesn't want Alaska involved but he insists. Here's another problem with the story. We're told how cold Clear Lake a glacier fed lake is, guaranteed to cause most anyone who isn't wearing the right wet suit to die of hypothermia. So how did Felicity's father swim to the surface of the freezing lake and then swim to shore after dumping the plane in the lake? And how is it with unidentified finger prints all over his truck including his seatbelt, that the authorities were so willing to write off his death as an accidental overdose? It just doesn't make any sense.
The good news is that Felicity (despite sometimes acting ridiculously foolish) because she doesn't want to be anyone else's problem is a very likable heroine. Paxton or Alaska is every female reader who loves huge hairy men dream book boyfriend. He's a great guy, a loving father and a good friend. Now here's something else that didn't make any sense. Alaska gets into a fight with an ex-business partner and ends up with a black eye. Now the guy is a giant and a former Navy Seal. He's like the Incredible Hulk with martial arts skills. How the hell could one guy give him a black eye? Eli is a lovable 12 year old. And if you're like me you'll love the fact that every previous couple in this series (including Fuscia Delaney) makes an appearance in this story. I'm assuming because there weren't any prominent secondary characters left single after this book that unless Snow goes back to Hearts Edge to show us the next generation's loves this will be the final book in her series.
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