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Avalanche: A Blind Date Gone Wrong Romance
She's a city girl and I'm married to the mountains ... there's no way this will ever work. Hiking, cold weather, and cabins in the woods are not my thing. But when my two best friends beg me to join them for a trip to the mountains, I cave.
“It’ll be fun,” they said.
“You need to get out more,” they said.
Everything was fine until I realized it’s all a setup. A weekend long blind date orchestrated with the help of their boyfriends. To say I’m annoyed is an understatement. But then he shows up, looking like a lot more than a tall glass of milk. And soon, I begin to feel that maybe this isn’t a bad idea after all.
There’s only one problem. He doesn’t seem to know he’s here to meet me. Which would be cool if I could just move on and forget I nearly made a fool of myself. Mother nature has other plans and sends a bad storm our way, locking us all in a potentially uncomfortable situation.
AVALANCHE is a BWWM blind date gone wrong novella. Previously released in the Emerging Temptation boxed set and now with a BONUS chapter and epilogue.
“It’ll be fun,” they said.
“You need to get out more,” they said.
Everything was fine until I realized it’s all a setup. A weekend long blind date orchestrated with the help of their boyfriends. To say I’m annoyed is an understatement. But then he shows up, looking like a lot more than a tall glass of milk. And soon, I begin to feel that maybe this isn’t a bad idea after all.
There’s only one problem. He doesn’t seem to know he’s here to meet me. Which would be cool if I could just move on and forget I nearly made a fool of myself. Mother nature has other plans and sends a bad storm our way, locking us all in a potentially uncomfortable situation.
AVALANCHE is a BWWM blind date gone wrong novella. Previously released in the Emerging Temptation boxed set and now with a BONUS chapter and epilogue.
140 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2020
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Sade Rena
51 books574 followersSade Rena is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary and Multicultural Romance.
A lover of all things romance, Sade enjoys spinning tales that are angsty, emotional, and sexy. Stories that sometimes blur the lines and test the limits of love. She writes diverse characters who are flawed, and maybe even a little broken, but either way, the men in her books will worm their way into your heart.
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A lover of all things romance, Sade enjoys spinning tales that are angsty, emotional, and sexy. Stories that sometimes blur the lines and test the limits of love. She writes diverse characters who are flawed, and maybe even a little broken, but either way, the men in her books will worm their way into your heart.
If you enjoy dark contemporary and dark paranormal romance, please be on the lookout for titles under S. Rena!
Visit www.saderena.com
Join the mailing list for updates- https://www.saderena.com/email-list
Facebook and Instagram -@saderenawrites
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August 27, 2025
The heroine in this book acts like the man is the prize & she should be the one chasing after HIM… i zont like that
dnf
December 15, 2025DNF at 27%
Forgot I was reading this one
12.14.25 (but actually like weeks before that)
Forgot I was reading this one
12.14.25 (but actually like weeks before that)
July 6, 2020
Avalanche is such a beautifully written story.
It's everything you didn't know you wanted and more.
It's sweet, steamy, has fun banter, with amazing characters.
Ariya's personality was so fun to read. She's a strong independent woman who is caring, playful, and funny.
I really enjoyed the unexpected events and how this book ended.
I cant wait to read more from Sade.
I highly recommend this book!
It's everything you didn't know you wanted and more.
It's sweet, steamy, has fun banter, with amazing characters.
Ariya's personality was so fun to read. She's a strong independent woman who is caring, playful, and funny.
I really enjoyed the unexpected events and how this book ended.
I cant wait to read more from Sade.
I highly recommend this book!
August 15, 2020
[1 star] book was lame as sh*t, there isn't anything in the book. no connection, no character development or background etc. the book is just very superficial with no substance or content. waste of my time to even finish it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2020
A Blind Date Gone Wrong Romance a well written story that kept me turning pages. Ariya and Xander are not the couple her friends wanted to have. This story has a man that has a lot from his past that he has to let go of and she also has to let go of her past. I know I will read this short story again. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2020
I fell deeply in love with the story of Xander and Ariya! The unsure feeling of treading into the unknown. I love Ariya's spunky humorous attitude. Her persistence was a nice touch, especially when she could feel that something was keeping Xander so closed off. This was definitely a good short story, left me wanting to read so much more about what comes next.
July 15, 2020
Oops!
Sometimes, things just work out the way they were meant to. Misunderstandings occurred, a lonely, broken man is revived, and friends learn anything or two about medling.
Sometimes, things just work out the way they were meant to. Misunderstandings occurred, a lonely, broken man is revived, and friends learn anything or two about medling.
October 17, 2020
Good book
This is my first time reading this author and the book had me hooked, couldn’t put it down. I signed up for the newsletter and bought more books!!!!
This is my first time reading this author and the book had me hooked, couldn’t put it down. I signed up for the newsletter and bought more books!!!!
July 15, 2020
I believe this is my first read by this author and it was an exciting read. There is a great plot, interesting characters that made for great interaction, the flow was good and it's always exciting to have a little excitement included in it. I recommend you picking up this read, I believe you will really enjoy it. I look forward to reading more from this author.
August 10, 2022
Stop letting Tik Tok fool you
Really disappointed the way the author hype this book was top tier. Never got chase a person after two time of confusing behavior.
Really disappointed the way the author hype this book was top tier. Never got chase a person after two time of confusing behavior.
June 24, 2023
This is a standalone blind date gone wrong.
Ariya's friends drag her up to a cabin for a couple of days, but forget to mention that they also brought their boyfriends and that the boyfriends are bringing a friend to set her up. She is not happy with them and I don't blame her at all, although she does seem to forgive them far too easily. Who wants to be stuck on a blind date you didn't want for several days?
When Xander turns up she gets some mixed signals from him, which is explained later, but I found it strange that nobody else mentioned to Ariya who her blind date was.
I struggled to like the characters in this book. I didn't like the friends because of the way they lied to Ariya. Xander and Ariya were giving out some mixed signals, which made it hard to see any connection between them, but then all of a sudden they have this huge connection which makes Ariya make quite a dangerous decision.
I did enjoy the ending, but the journey there, not so much.
Ariya's friends drag her up to a cabin for a couple of days, but forget to mention that they also brought their boyfriends and that the boyfriends are bringing a friend to set her up. She is not happy with them and I don't blame her at all, although she does seem to forgive them far too easily. Who wants to be stuck on a blind date you didn't want for several days?
When Xander turns up she gets some mixed signals from him, which is explained later, but I found it strange that nobody else mentioned to Ariya who her blind date was.
I struggled to like the characters in this book. I didn't like the friends because of the way they lied to Ariya. Xander and Ariya were giving out some mixed signals, which made it hard to see any connection between them, but then all of a sudden they have this huge connection which makes Ariya make quite a dangerous decision.
I did enjoy the ending, but the journey there, not so much.
August 6, 2020
Surprise blind date turns into something more. It took me a minute to get into this story but it was a good read. A horrible set-up by the friends of Ariya and Xander doesn’t go as planned. Ariya is funny, sarcastic and patient with heroic Xander who is hot/cold and still healing from a previous trauma. This is a sexy, emotional romance with drama and hope. I liked how both characters stepped out of your comfort zone and took another shot at love.
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.
May 13, 2024
Not Even A Small Snow Slide
The story of the meeting of Xander and Ariya is an interracial contemporary romance. It certainly wasn't an avalanche, not even a small snow slide
I've never read so much shoulder bunching in my life. No, not hunched shoulders. There was even slouched shoulders - Absolutely nothing sexy about bunched shoulders. Just as there was very little realistic sex in this book.
The plot was very thin. The mix up was the most interesting thing about this book which isn't saying much.
The story of the meeting of Xander and Ariya is an interracial contemporary romance. It certainly wasn't an avalanche, not even a small snow slide
I've never read so much shoulder bunching in my life. No, not hunched shoulders. There was even slouched shoulders - Absolutely nothing sexy about bunched shoulders. Just as there was very little realistic sex in this book.
The plot was very thin. The mix up was the most interesting thing about this book which isn't saying much.
June 3, 2024
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️/5
This was my first book by Sade Rena and it was a quick read during my kid’s nap today. While I liked the premise for this novella, I did think the overall plot was a bit muddled with the amount of time spent establishing a group dynamic including the side characters; I wanted more one on one time with the MCs. I loved the intense passion that ignited between Ariya and Xander, and it was good to get his backstory (why he was so conflicted and awkward at times). Overall, it was a feel good story, but could have been more to the point.
Spice: 🌶️/5
This was my first book by Sade Rena and it was a quick read during my kid’s nap today. While I liked the premise for this novella, I did think the overall plot was a bit muddled with the amount of time spent establishing a group dynamic including the side characters; I wanted more one on one time with the MCs. I loved the intense passion that ignited between Ariya and Xander, and it was good to get his backstory (why he was so conflicted and awkward at times). Overall, it was a feel good story, but could have been more to the point.
October 3, 2020
Snowed In Love ❤️
Xander doesn’t know it when he helps his friends and their girlfriends settle into the cabin that love awaits him. Neither is Arita aware that she too will be smitten by love, after all she sees herself as the “fifth wheel.” The group is snowed in by a blizzard of a snowstorm and that’s when sparks fly between Xander and Ariya! They’re in for a bumpy ride, but love ❤️ WILL prevail!!!🦋
Xander doesn’t know it when he helps his friends and their girlfriends settle into the cabin that love awaits him. Neither is Arita aware that she too will be smitten by love, after all she sees herself as the “fifth wheel.” The group is snowed in by a blizzard of a snowstorm and that’s when sparks fly between Xander and Ariya! They’re in for a bumpy ride, but love ❤️ WILL prevail!!!🦋
September 6, 2021
Good short read. More falling in lust than love. Xander was a turn off; he was so wishy-washy. Through the explanation of his marriage falling apart I felt that he was selfish and needed to see a grief counselor. The way Ariya kept chasing after him made her seem desperate and pathetic. And her friends’ meddling was not cool. Instead of a HEA they got a HFN. Overall 3.5 stars.
November 29, 2022
Lameeeee, writing was average. The story was bland and predictable, main character was EMBARASSING. Who goes after a man that sleeps with you n ditches you right after.
He obviously isn't over his late wife so why jump into a relationship? Moreover, his character has no depth none of them really do.
Wouldn't read it again, wouldn't recommend it.
He obviously isn't over his late wife so why jump into a relationship? Moreover, his character has no depth none of them really do.
Wouldn't read it again, wouldn't recommend it.
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July 30, 2020
Overall good but needs editing
I like Xander and Ariya's chemistry. Ariya was not afraid to go after what she wanted, even if she thought her friends orchestrated thre meet up. And Xander's reluctance was understandable a little. I just wish there was another editing round.
I like Xander and Ariya's chemistry. Ariya was not afraid to go after what she wanted, even if she thought her friends orchestrated thre meet up. And Xander's reluctance was understandable a little. I just wish there was another editing round.
August 1, 2020
Great book!
My first book by this author and I can truly say I enjoyed it. I loved the storyline and the chemistry between Ariya and Xander was smoking hot. I read the entire book at one seating. I could not put it down. You will not be disappointed, I truly recommended it.
My first book by this author and I can truly say I enjoyed it. I loved the storyline and the chemistry between Ariya and Xander was smoking hot. I read the entire book at one seating. I could not put it down. You will not be disappointed, I truly recommended it.
June 30, 2021
Cute and Quick
This is a story of mistaken blind dates. On a trip with her friends to the mountains, Ariya is intrigued by Xander and they connect. But is he the date she was expecting?
This is a story of mistaken blind dates. On a trip with her friends to the mountains, Ariya is intrigued by Xander and they connect. But is he the date she was expecting?
July 5, 2021
Avalanche: A Blind Date Gone Wrong Romance, written by new to me author Sade Rena, is an emotional, slow burn romance, that’s brilliantly written with an engaging storyline. Xander and Ariya were captivating as they each dealt with their past to be able to move forward. Loved it!!
March 1, 2022
Sade Rena's books come to me when I least expect them and they fill me up with so much joy I can't control it.
I loved this story. It was sweet, funny, sexy and absolutely perfect.
I received a copy of this book as the February read of the BWWM Book Club.
I loved this story. It was sweet, funny, sexy and absolutely perfect.
I received a copy of this book as the February read of the BWWM Book Club.
August 13, 2020
Dirty
I just completed both books in this series. I love them keep writing and publishing , these were my first books from you but you can best believe they are not my last
I just completed both books in this series. I love them keep writing and publishing , these were my first books from you but you can best believe they are not my last
August 31, 2020
Dnf
I tried several times to get into this book but was unable to. The writing is very choppy which made it difficult to hold my interest.
I tried several times to get into this book but was unable to. The writing is very choppy which made it difficult to hold my interest.
February 9, 2022
A nice quick read to get a fix of romance and a HEA.
October 2, 2020
Fun enough. Kinda predictable. I enjoyed it more before they realized their mistake. Wish I had more backstory from her POV.
July 26, 2020
💭
This was a good read. Ariya is set up on a blind date by her friends and it doesn’t go as planned but works out well in the end. Her girls were kind of mean for not getting all info and pictures up front! Xander is sweet but he felt kind of weak to me until his reasoning for being so hesitant to start something with Ariya came out. I liked their happily ever after.
This was a good read. Ariya is set up on a blind date by her friends and it doesn’t go as planned but works out well in the end. Her girls were kind of mean for not getting all info and pictures up front! Xander is sweet but he felt kind of weak to me until his reasoning for being so hesitant to start something with Ariya came out. I liked their happily ever after.
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