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Mountain Men of Whiskey River #7
Take Me to the Edge
This Storm's Story!
A Mountain Man, Small Town, Military Romance.
A Mountain Man, Small Town, Military Romance.
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2023
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Kaci loves romance books and has been jotting down ideas since she was in high school and is now putting the ideas down on paper. She believes in satisfying, happily ever afters with a lot of steam on the way.
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August 31, 2024
Storm!
This one was amazing! New mountain man Storm and River, reading the blurb I’ll admit I was hmmmm I don’t know…. but so glad I took a chance’. Yes you know the ending, but wow they went through some problems and couldn’t believe that the family tried to do that, for real messed up. But it was a great story and waiting for the next!
This one was amazing! New mountain man Storm and River, reading the blurb I’ll admit I was hmmmm I don’t know…. but so glad I took a chance’. Yes you know the ending, but wow they went through some problems and couldn’t believe that the family tried to do that, for real messed up. But it was a great story and waiting for the next!
February 13, 2024
Sometimes it's frustrating starting a book in the middle of a series, but don't worry, this book can stand on its own. It tells a touching story of loss and love in the small town of Whiskey River.
The characters are what make this book shine. Storm and River are both endearing and relatable, and their group of friends adds richness to the story. The plot contains just the right amount of conflict and angst, and the resolution feels satisfying without being overly tidy. However, I found the pacing a bit rushed and wished for a more detailed story. For example, while Storm's work with dogs is mentioned, it could have been further explored to add depth to his character. Also, the mention of his wounded leg could have been expanded upon to flesh out his backstory. Some readers may take issue with the writing style. At times, it can feel repetitive and even mechanical. The overuse of phrases like "hard as nails" may come across as tacky or cliché.
This book is a heartwarming and enjoyable read for those who appreciate simple, sweet stories with lovable characters.
Thank you to Ms. Rose for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
The characters are what make this book shine. Storm and River are both endearing and relatable, and their group of friends adds richness to the story. The plot contains just the right amount of conflict and angst, and the resolution feels satisfying without being overly tidy. However, I found the pacing a bit rushed and wished for a more detailed story. For example, while Storm's work with dogs is mentioned, it could have been further explored to add depth to his character. Also, the mention of his wounded leg could have been expanded upon to flesh out his backstory. Some readers may take issue with the writing style. At times, it can feel repetitive and even mechanical. The overuse of phrases like "hard as nails" may come across as tacky or cliché.
This book is a heartwarming and enjoyable read for those who appreciate simple, sweet stories with lovable characters.
Thank you to Ms. Rose for giving me the opportunity to read this book with no expectation of a positive review.
November 18, 2023
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Trope: best friend's widow
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥1/2
Wonderful story of a lonely mountain man stepping up to take care of his pregnant military buddy's widow and finding the last thing he expected: the love of his life. If you're looking for a super sweet story with a cinnamon roll hero that will do anything for the girl, you definitely came to the right place. The characters were likable and relatable and you'll definitely be invested. Very cute story that includes a great epilogue.
Take Me to the Edge is the fifth book in the Mountain Men of Whiskey River series by Kaci Rose and is a standalone, but best enjoyed when read in series order. Personally, I have only read the first book, but had no problems following along.
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
Trope: best friend's widow
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥1/2
Wonderful story of a lonely mountain man stepping up to take care of his pregnant military buddy's widow and finding the last thing he expected: the love of his life. If you're looking for a super sweet story with a cinnamon roll hero that will do anything for the girl, you definitely came to the right place. The characters were likable and relatable and you'll definitely be invested. Very cute story that includes a great epilogue.
Take Me to the Edge is the fifth book in the Mountain Men of Whiskey River series by Kaci Rose and is a standalone, but best enjoyed when read in series order. Personally, I have only read the first book, but had no problems following along.
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
December 3, 2023
very simplistic
I am so mad I paid for this book. The beginning has so much promise. Then it reads like a teenagers first draft of a story. There are editing errors. Mixed up names in places. Also characters saying the exact same things several times. I also hate that they fell for each other within hours of of the funeral of her husband. There is NO way to make that timeline work. I will never read a book from this author again. I cannot recommend this overpriced unedited YA story.
I am so mad I paid for this book. The beginning has so much promise. Then it reads like a teenagers first draft of a story. There are editing errors. Mixed up names in places. Also characters saying the exact same things several times. I also hate that they fell for each other within hours of of the funeral of her husband. There is NO way to make that timeline work. I will never read a book from this author again. I cannot recommend this overpriced unedited YA story.
November 21, 2023
This is a story about a best friends widowed wife and is my first book by Kaci Rose. I didn’t expect to devour it as fast as I did! I finished this book in one day. From start to finish I was consumed and needed to know what happened next. It was a simple and sweet low stress pallet cleanser. I sure was expecting to cry but I definitely balled like a baby at one part. Every one deserve love and support after a loss and Kaci portrayed it perfectly. Now I need to go back and read the rest of the books in this series.
November 21, 2023
My rating: 3.5 stars
River’s husband is killed in action. Pregnant and alone with no familial connections, she finds support in Storm, her late husband’s friend. Storm promised River’s husband he would be there for River, and he’s true to his word, moving her in with him.
Thanks to Storm, River finds more than just a safe place for her and her unborn child. Emotional support in the form of friends as well as a pseudo family, River starts to wonder if maybe her and Storm weren’t meant to be more.
Love after loss is such a difficult topic to cover, especially when the loss is as tragic and heartbreaking as this one. It was difficult for me to rectify River moving on so quickly after the loss of her husband with Storm, however it was clear that the connection was there between them.
I loved how protective and supportive Storm was of River. He went above and beyond for her and the baby. Storm’s parents were also so supportive of the entire situation and embraced River with open arms.
This is book is filled with found family, which is one of my favorite things in a book. After being alone for so much of her life aside from her late husband, it was nice to see the family & friends that River found.
Read if you like:
-love after loss
-best friend’s widow
-found family
-protective MC
-pregnant FMC
River’s husband is killed in action. Pregnant and alone with no familial connections, she finds support in Storm, her late husband’s friend. Storm promised River’s husband he would be there for River, and he’s true to his word, moving her in with him.
Thanks to Storm, River finds more than just a safe place for her and her unborn child. Emotional support in the form of friends as well as a pseudo family, River starts to wonder if maybe her and Storm weren’t meant to be more.
Love after loss is such a difficult topic to cover, especially when the loss is as tragic and heartbreaking as this one. It was difficult for me to rectify River moving on so quickly after the loss of her husband with Storm, however it was clear that the connection was there between them.
I loved how protective and supportive Storm was of River. He went above and beyond for her and the baby. Storm’s parents were also so supportive of the entire situation and embraced River with open arms.
This is book is filled with found family, which is one of my favorite things in a book. After being alone for so much of her life aside from her late husband, it was nice to see the family & friends that River found.
Read if you like:
-love after loss
-best friend’s widow
-found family
-protective MC
-pregnant FMC
November 22, 2023
Rating: 3,75 stars ⭐️
Tropes:
grumpy x sunshine ☀️
forced proximity 🏔️
small town 🏘️
If you love small town romances with a HUGE found family aspect, this series is definitely something for you. 🫶🏻
From what I’ve read so far from this author, Kaci Rose writes extremely spicy books that you just can’t put down! 🌶️
This is a stand-alone in an interconnected series that you could read separately.
This was an emotional story about grief and healing. ❤️🩹
The story starts with the funeral of River’s husband, Jason. He dies when he was deployed for the military and leaves River as a pregnant widow.
Storm was his best friend that he got to know in the military and Jason asked him to take care of River if something would happen.
She moves to Montana to live with Storm and needs his support more then ever when she gets summoned by Jason’s parents…
Thank you to Grey’s Promo, Kaci Rose and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.
Tropes:
grumpy x sunshine ☀️
forced proximity 🏔️
small town 🏘️
If you love small town romances with a HUGE found family aspect, this series is definitely something for you. 🫶🏻
From what I’ve read so far from this author, Kaci Rose writes extremely spicy books that you just can’t put down! 🌶️
This is a stand-alone in an interconnected series that you could read separately.
This was an emotional story about grief and healing. ❤️🩹
The story starts with the funeral of River’s husband, Jason. He dies when he was deployed for the military and leaves River as a pregnant widow.
Storm was his best friend that he got to know in the military and Jason asked him to take care of River if something would happen.
She moves to Montana to live with Storm and needs his support more then ever when she gets summoned by Jason’s parents…
Thank you to Grey’s Promo, Kaci Rose and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.
July 8, 2024
What a great book!! This one was so heart wrenching and warming at the same time. It just put into perspective what the military, in particular the wives, have to deal with when their soldier dies in the line of duty. I could not even imagine being pregnant, losing husband, then being served a 30 day notice to vacate the premises. The story of Storm and River is beautifully done. I loved that the author paid tribute to Jason the fallen husband and best friend. Such a good storyline!
November 27, 2023
Kaci, girl, I’m loving this series! I love that we saw some characters from previous books and how they all came together and helped these two out.
𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵 𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓮𝓭𝓰𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝔂 𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓘 𝓬𝓪𝓷'𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓮.
Sign me up for any Mountain Man books because these men make me feral, especially Storm. Ooooh, he checked all my boxes and more and made your panties. An ex-military soldier turned mountain man who loves dogs. Swoon, sign me up.
Oh, my heart, I devoured this book in one sitting. It was angsty and emotional, and it just made my heart melt.
𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓯𝓮𝓮𝓵 𝓼𝓸 𝓯--𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓶𝔂 🍆, 𝓫𝓪𝓫𝔂.
𝓕--𝓴, 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 😻 𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓮𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓲𝓽.
River has just lost her husband, and he told Storm, his best friend, to protect and look out for his pregnant wife. And Storm does just that, but what happens when lines start to blur?
𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓲𝓻𝓵 𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓪𝓴𝓮 𝓶𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓮𝓭𝓰𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓶𝔂 𝓼𝓪𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔂, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓘 𝓬𝓪𝓷'𝓽 𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓮.
Sign me up for any Mountain Man books because these men make me feral, especially Storm. Ooooh, he checked all my boxes and more and made your panties. An ex-military soldier turned mountain man who loves dogs. Swoon, sign me up.
Oh, my heart, I devoured this book in one sitting. It was angsty and emotional, and it just made my heart melt.
𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓯𝓮𝓮𝓵 𝓼𝓸 𝓯--𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓶𝔂 🍆, 𝓫𝓪𝓫𝔂.
𝓕--𝓴, 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 😻 𝓲𝓼 𝓫𝓮𝓰𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓲𝓽.
River has just lost her husband, and he told Storm, his best friend, to protect and look out for his pregnant wife. And Storm does just that, but what happens when lines start to blur?
September 24, 2024
Series: Mountain Men of Whiskey River #7
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
When Storm’s best friend is killed in action, he keeps his promise to take care of his wife and unborn child. He moves River to Montana and is determined to keep her safe, even from her in-laws.
This was an enjoyable romance that touches on some heavy topics. River has recently lost her husband and has to uproot her life to Montana when she is kicked out of military housing. Storm becomes her anchor as the weeks pass and they deal with their grief, their growing feelings for each other, pregnancy complications, and in-laws fighting for custody. Storm was a sweet and protective man who really pampered River.
Their relationship was sweet and built as the days passed with them living together. They quickly realize they are attracted to each other but they both had to overcome their grief and guilt before completely going all in. I really enjoyed the build up of their relationship and how emotional it ended up being between everything that happened.
Overall, this was a great best friend wife romance. It's not one of my preferred tropes but I did enjoy this one, even with the typos.
TW: death of spouse and friend; grief; pregnancy and complications; on page custody battle; toxic family mentioned;
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
When Storm’s best friend is killed in action, he keeps his promise to take care of his wife and unborn child. He moves River to Montana and is determined to keep her safe, even from her in-laws.
This was an enjoyable romance that touches on some heavy topics. River has recently lost her husband and has to uproot her life to Montana when she is kicked out of military housing. Storm becomes her anchor as the weeks pass and they deal with their grief, their growing feelings for each other, pregnancy complications, and in-laws fighting for custody. Storm was a sweet and protective man who really pampered River.
Their relationship was sweet and built as the days passed with them living together. They quickly realize they are attracted to each other but they both had to overcome their grief and guilt before completely going all in. I really enjoyed the build up of their relationship and how emotional it ended up being between everything that happened.
Overall, this was a great best friend wife romance. It's not one of my preferred tropes but I did enjoy this one, even with the typos.
TW: death of spouse and friend; grief; pregnancy and complications; on page custody battle; toxic family mentioned;
November 22, 2023
Storm (H), an ex-military man seeking solace in the mountains, honoring a promise to his fallen friend, Jason, takes in River (h), Jason’s pregnant widow, relocating her to Montana. Amidst their shared loss, a connection ignites between them, gradually evolving from friendship to something deeper as they navigate their emotions while honoring their pasts. River and Storm face their grief, unexpected feelings, and external challenges, notably from Jason's estranged parents seeking custody of River's unborn child. Their chemistry is undeniable, yet it builds slowly and naturally against the backdrop of shared sorrow and newfound responsibility. Storm's protective nature and River's resilience are beautifully depicted, highlighting their individual growth amidst challenges. The camaraderie within the community and the support they extend to River adds depth, solace, and a sense of warmth and belonging. Lovely small town mountain man, friends-to-lovers romance, with a side of heat, exploring love after loss, community bonds, and finding hope and building new beginnings amid life's trials.
November 21, 2023
What a sweet, and heartwarming story of love after loss.
~River’s husband has just been killed in action,leaving her pregnant and alone. As a former foster child with no familial connections to speak of, she is relieved to have her late husband’s best friend Storm to turn to for emotional support, and assistance during her pregnancy.
Storm is a man of his word, and as a former military officer, he understands duty to country and his brothers in arms.
When River arrives in Montana, she gains so much more than a quiet place to lay her head, and for the first time ever, she finds herself surrounded by friends who become more like the family she’s always dreamed of.
A baby,& a shared history, combined with chemistry brought to light by exciting living arrangements make for a wonderful new beginning for this young couple.
Each character was wonderful in their own way.
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
1.5🌶️
~River’s husband has just been killed in action,leaving her pregnant and alone. As a former foster child with no familial connections to speak of, she is relieved to have her late husband’s best friend Storm to turn to for emotional support, and assistance during her pregnancy.
Storm is a man of his word, and as a former military officer, he understands duty to country and his brothers in arms.
When River arrives in Montana, she gains so much more than a quiet place to lay her head, and for the first time ever, she finds herself surrounded by friends who become more like the family she’s always dreamed of.
A baby,& a shared history, combined with chemistry brought to light by exciting living arrangements make for a wonderful new beginning for this young couple.
Each character was wonderful in their own way.
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
1.5🌶️
November 26, 2023
This was cute. This is a best friends wife story where the husband dies serving the country. The MMC also has a military background. Storm and River are perfect. The chemistry was great and it was well written.
December 7, 2023
While the story felt a bit rushed at times, I really enjoyed the characters and their chemistry. It was a heartwarming, easy read with a HEA. I did not particularly love the writing style, but felt that the characters made up for that. *I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
April 27, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed more of this series!
December 7, 2023
I will certainly be reading more from this author. This was the first book and I really really enjoyed it. I had a few issues that were me problems. I would have LOVED this to be longer, I would have loved things to be more fleshed out, mostly because I wanted more from this story. It scratched all the right places for me. I loved it all! Granted, there were some editing misses, small things but they took me by surprise. I've already bought another book by this author and plan to read it asap. I can't wait to read the backlist and see what comes out in the future. And that cover!! Oh my!
November 21, 2023
Take Me To The Edge by Kaci Rose is book 5 in the Mountain Men of Whiskey River. This is the story of Storm and River. River was married to Jason who has past. Jason was in the military and friends with Storm. Storm had promised his friend Jason that he would look after his wife. River was brought up in foster care so she doesn't have a real family. But now is a widower who is pregnant. River comes to Montana where she finds true friends and support in addition to Storm. Enjoyed their story.
November 25, 2023
Take Me To The Edge by Kaci Rose is a captivating addition to the series. The author skillfully weaves a touching story of loss and love in the small town of Whiskey River, making the characters shine and the narrative truly engaging. This mountain man romance novel beautifully captures the essence of the series and is a must-read for fans of the genre. With its well-crafted plot and compelling characters, Take Me To The Edge earns a solid 4-star rating, promising an enjoyable and heartwarming reading experience.
November 27, 2023
I went into this one with high hopes and unfortunately it fell pretty flat. It featured tropes I typically enjoy, but it was the pacing and plot itself that didn’t do it for me.
Storm and River moved extremely fast and it kind of put me off of them. I kept thinking, “Um her husband JUST died like a week ago.” I also thought the plot had a lot going on between the random dog training, the court room drama, the rush to move to Montana, etc. It just wasn’t for me I guess!
Thank you Kaci & Grey’s Promotions for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Storm and River moved extremely fast and it kind of put me off of them. I kept thinking, “Um her husband JUST died like a week ago.” I also thought the plot had a lot going on between the random dog training, the court room drama, the rush to move to Montana, etc. It just wasn’t for me I guess!
Thank you Kaci & Grey’s Promotions for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
October 16, 2024
The story itself was interesting but it felt rushed, predictable, and not completely thought out. My biggest issue was all the typos, misspelling, and the character name mix ups. I wanted to love this book but just couldn’t. It has SO much potential but it definitely misses the mark.
December 7, 2023
*Received ARC for honest review
This was more interesting than I had anticipated. I thought it was a nice little story. I love the friendship that we got to see between Storm and Jason. The were true brothers and helped to take care of one another. When Jason is KIA, Storm had promised to always take care of River, Jason's wife, no matter what and he stands by his word. With no family left and pregnant, River finds herself leaning on Storm to get through the days. Especially now that her estranged in-laws have shown sudden interest in her unborn baby. Not wanting to take a risk on the chance that they have unwanted guests, Storm takes River to his secluded home in Whiskey River. As they settle in and get used to each other, they come across blurred lines. In a dance, they aren’t sure if they can say yes to their attraction for one another without feeling like they are betraying the one person they both cared most about – Jason. Although, I did feel that the pacing was too fast. I still enjoyed it but these few details of what I mentioned in the spoiler were the reasons why I can’t rate this book five stars. It doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, but just wished things played out a bit differently.
This was more interesting than I had anticipated. I thought it was a nice little story. I love the friendship that we got to see between Storm and Jason. The were true brothers and helped to take care of one another. When Jason is KIA, Storm had promised to always take care of River, Jason's wife, no matter what and he stands by his word. With no family left and pregnant, River finds herself leaning on Storm to get through the days. Especially now that her estranged in-laws have shown sudden interest in her unborn baby. Not wanting to take a risk on the chance that they have unwanted guests, Storm takes River to his secluded home in Whiskey River. As they settle in and get used to each other, they come across blurred lines. In a dance, they aren’t sure if they can say yes to their attraction for one another without feeling like they are betraying the one person they both cared most about – Jason. Although, I did feel that the pacing was too fast. I still enjoyed it but these few details of what I mentioned in the spoiler were the reasons why I can’t rate this book five stars. It doesn’t mean I didn’t like it, but just wished things played out a bit differently.
November 25, 2023
The series is a fun easy read
This is book 7 in the series, and you can definitely read each of them as stand-alones. Each book focuses on a different couple, and this time it’s River and Storm. It’s nice to read them all though, to get an appreciation of the world they live in and the mountain life they’ve chosen. They’re easy reads, with a little drama or suspense woven in, a few steamy scenes, and found friends on the mountain.
This one definitely required a little bit more suspension of belief. The main conflict being that River’s estranged in-laws, who disowned their son when he went into the military and married her, have decided to file to take custody of her unborn baby when she writes them to tell them he was killed and that they have a grandchild on the way. Somehow this actually gets allowed into court- when she was 16 weeks pregnant they were actually able to get a court order demanding a DNA test 🙄🙄. The plot was a bit sketchy, but I rolled my eyes and rolled with it.
Storm is a bit perfect. He promised his brother in arms that he would step up and take care of River if anything happened to him. They both start having feelings pretty quickly. There’s the expected amount of “should we… shouldn’t we?” but it felt like their relationship progressed pretty naturally. It flowed like they were just meant to be. I loved the cast of friends that became River’s found family right off the bat. And Storm’s parents welcomed her with open arms.
Editing definitely needs work. It’s pretty atrocious actually. There are multiple sentences that make no sense due to jumbled or extra words, and a number of spots where punctuation is missing, or formatting is wonky. Unfortunately that really pulls you out of the story at times.
Overall, an easy, if unbelievable, read. I enjoy the return to this mountain world, and look forward to seeing the last man fall.
This is book 7 in the series, and you can definitely read each of them as stand-alones. Each book focuses on a different couple, and this time it’s River and Storm. It’s nice to read them all though, to get an appreciation of the world they live in and the mountain life they’ve chosen. They’re easy reads, with a little drama or suspense woven in, a few steamy scenes, and found friends on the mountain.
This one definitely required a little bit more suspension of belief. The main conflict being that River’s estranged in-laws, who disowned their son when he went into the military and married her, have decided to file to take custody of her unborn baby when she writes them to tell them he was killed and that they have a grandchild on the way. Somehow this actually gets allowed into court- when she was 16 weeks pregnant they were actually able to get a court order demanding a DNA test 🙄🙄. The plot was a bit sketchy, but I rolled my eyes and rolled with it.
Storm is a bit perfect. He promised his brother in arms that he would step up and take care of River if anything happened to him. They both start having feelings pretty quickly. There’s the expected amount of “should we… shouldn’t we?” but it felt like their relationship progressed pretty naturally. It flowed like they were just meant to be. I loved the cast of friends that became River’s found family right off the bat. And Storm’s parents welcomed her with open arms.
Editing definitely needs work. It’s pretty atrocious actually. There are multiple sentences that make no sense due to jumbled or extra words, and a number of spots where punctuation is missing, or formatting is wonky. Unfortunately that really pulls you out of the story at times.
Overall, an easy, if unbelievable, read. I enjoy the return to this mountain world, and look forward to seeing the last man fall.
November 25, 2023
River’s husband Jason is killed in action not long after they find out she is pregnant. His best friend Storm, already out of the military and living in the Montana mountains, has also close friends with River and had promised Jason he’d always take care of her if anything happened. Storm brings her home to Whiskey River to live with him, (when your military spouse dies you have 30 days to vacate military housing, even though it often takes months for benefits to be paid). River is lucky she has someone to support her, many military spouse do not. It’s one of the things Kaci is so good at, showing the side of military life that people don’t normally see. Storm is ex-military, he’s everything, hot, sweet, smart, supportive, dominant when it calls for it. And even though he feels guilty about it, he’s falling in love with River.
Kaci’s Mountain Men of Whiskey River aren’t just steamy love stories, they’re also about people helping each other through times of difficulty, healing, and finding community.
The group of couples that live on the mountain are a family, not one of blood but of choice.
How they show up and are present in River’s life is a huge piece of what she needed in order to let go of the loss of growing up feeling unwanted.
It’s probably what I love most about Kaci’s books, I get this amazing love story, and it’s fun and sexy and steamy, with a pretty good dose of humor, and side of suspense and plot twists. But she doesn’t shy away from writing how ugly and hurtful people can be to each other, or how things like addiction and domestic violence ruins lives. Her plot twists are genius, and yes, we get happy endings, it’s why we love her books, that and the amazing world she’s created for her characters to live and her writing is so effortless to read. It’s just, so damn good.
Kaci’s Mountain Men of Whiskey River aren’t just steamy love stories, they’re also about people helping each other through times of difficulty, healing, and finding community.
The group of couples that live on the mountain are a family, not one of blood but of choice.
How they show up and are present in River’s life is a huge piece of what she needed in order to let go of the loss of growing up feeling unwanted.
It’s probably what I love most about Kaci’s books, I get this amazing love story, and it’s fun and sexy and steamy, with a pretty good dose of humor, and side of suspense and plot twists. But she doesn’t shy away from writing how ugly and hurtful people can be to each other, or how things like addiction and domestic violence ruins lives. Her plot twists are genius, and yes, we get happy endings, it’s why we love her books, that and the amazing world she’s created for her characters to live and her writing is so effortless to read. It’s just, so damn good.
November 20, 2023
Ya'll....for real. If you have NOT jumped on the Mountain Men of Whiskey River....you need a check up...STAT!!
This is one of the best, juiciest, smexy vibe series you can pour yourself into. I wait on baited breath anytime one of these comes out.
We are introduced to a newer friend the mountain, Storm. Storm is ex military, dog trainer, homesteader to be, and the most loyal dedicated brother in arms and friend you could ask for. You meet Storm as he is attending one of his dear friends, Jason,, fellow comrade in arms who was taken in the line of action. He made a promise to his friend he would look out and take care of his wife, River.
River is pregnant, not offically alone in the world, but brought comfort in the gut feeling Storm will be there to support her every step of the way. You can't help but pour yourself page after page into this story.
They both find solace in the grief they are sharing, and starting a new chapter in both their lives by living together in Whiskey River. They have always had a connection, but never understanding it was much deeper than either of them could ever realize.
I adored how they both came together, but were still allowed to feel their own anguish and grief over their losses. Storm makes other men feel like children the way he protects, cares, and is stead fast for River. I think I about lost it when they are going through all this drama, and a letter from River's late husband arrives in another brother in arms who was hurt along with him. I think those letters were enough to make Anyone cry!!
Don't know what i mean.....READ This and find out!!! You will be going through every book like its a donut and your a starving 15 year old!!!
This is one of the best, juiciest, smexy vibe series you can pour yourself into. I wait on baited breath anytime one of these comes out.
We are introduced to a newer friend the mountain, Storm. Storm is ex military, dog trainer, homesteader to be, and the most loyal dedicated brother in arms and friend you could ask for. You meet Storm as he is attending one of his dear friends, Jason,, fellow comrade in arms who was taken in the line of action. He made a promise to his friend he would look out and take care of his wife, River.
River is pregnant, not offically alone in the world, but brought comfort in the gut feeling Storm will be there to support her every step of the way. You can't help but pour yourself page after page into this story.
They both find solace in the grief they are sharing, and starting a new chapter in both their lives by living together in Whiskey River. They have always had a connection, but never understanding it was much deeper than either of them could ever realize.
I adored how they both came together, but were still allowed to feel their own anguish and grief over their losses. Storm makes other men feel like children the way he protects, cares, and is stead fast for River. I think I about lost it when they are going through all this drama, and a letter from River's late husband arrives in another brother in arms who was hurt along with him. I think those letters were enough to make Anyone cry!!
Don't know what i mean.....READ This and find out!!! You will be going through every book like its a donut and your a starving 15 year old!!!
November 21, 2023
Take Me to the Edge by Kaci Rose is an emotional rollercoaster that grips your heart from the very beginning. This novel takes readers on a profound journey of love, loss, and rediscovery, weaving a story that will leave you breathless and reaching for a box of tissues.
The author, masterfully crafts a story that explores the intricacies of finding love when it's least expected. The wonderful, River, undergoes a poignant transformation as she navigates the challenges of rebuilding her life after heartbreak. Storm is the best friend of her husband who keep's his promise to the fallen solider to take care of his family. Once again Ms Rose artfully captures the essence of human emotions, and readers will find themselves deeply immersed in Rivers journey.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its portrayal of the small town setting, where new connections are forged and unexpected relationships blossom. The emergence of new family and friends adds layers of depth to the narrative, creating a sense of community that is both heartwarming and genuine.
At the core of the story is the evolving relationship between Storm and River, their developing connection, allows readers to witness the gradual growth of their love. The chemistry between the characters is heartwarming, and as the heat rises, so does the emotional intensity of the novel.
The novel also pays homage to the strength of the human spirit, as River faces tough times with the unwavering support of her newfound friends and Storm. The bonds formed in this small town serve as a testament to the resilience of the human heart and the healing power of genuine connections.
This is a tale of love, loss, and redemption that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
The author, masterfully crafts a story that explores the intricacies of finding love when it's least expected. The wonderful, River, undergoes a poignant transformation as she navigates the challenges of rebuilding her life after heartbreak. Storm is the best friend of her husband who keep's his promise to the fallen solider to take care of his family. Once again Ms Rose artfully captures the essence of human emotions, and readers will find themselves deeply immersed in Rivers journey.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its portrayal of the small town setting, where new connections are forged and unexpected relationships blossom. The emergence of new family and friends adds layers of depth to the narrative, creating a sense of community that is both heartwarming and genuine.
At the core of the story is the evolving relationship between Storm and River, their developing connection, allows readers to witness the gradual growth of their love. The chemistry between the characters is heartwarming, and as the heat rises, so does the emotional intensity of the novel.
The novel also pays homage to the strength of the human spirit, as River faces tough times with the unwavering support of her newfound friends and Storm. The bonds formed in this small town serve as a testament to the resilience of the human heart and the healing power of genuine connections.
This is a tale of love, loss, and redemption that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
April 19, 2024
River never expected to be alone and pregnant but when her husband was killed on duty overseas, that's exactly what happened. Even worse, when she let her husband's estranged parents know about his death, they forced her to take a DNA test and sued for custody of her unborn baby. Thank goodness Jason had the foresight to take care of her and made his best friend promise to take care of her if anything happened to him. Storm takes her to his cabin in Montana where she can find her footing again and prepare for her baby. He introduces her to his friends, their wives, and his parents, and they rally around her giving her the home and safety she has always longed for. She may have to fight for the future she wants but she won't fight alone.
I love returning to the mountain for each new story. Storm and River are one of my favorite couples. I like Storm's steadfastness. He provided a sense of safety that was irresistible. His parents were equally awesome. My only complaint was the lack of on-page interaction between Jason and the babies. I know he would have been a big teddy bear.
I listened to this story, so I didn't have any issues with the editing that other readers complained about. Matt Haynes and Veronica Harder were the narrators. I was a big fan of Matt. I thought he was perfect as Storm. However, I can't say the same about Veronica. Her voice was cute but I wouldn't say I liked her delivery. Tremulous is the best way to describe it. She sounded fearful, scared, and weak 99% of the book and nearly turned me against the character. I won't even comment on her old lady voice. It seemed like her normal voice was chipper, she should use it more.
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I love returning to the mountain for each new story. Storm and River are one of my favorite couples. I like Storm's steadfastness. He provided a sense of safety that was irresistible. His parents were equally awesome. My only complaint was the lack of on-page interaction between Jason and the babies. I know he would have been a big teddy bear.
I listened to this story, so I didn't have any issues with the editing that other readers complained about. Matt Haynes and Veronica Harder were the narrators. I was a big fan of Matt. I thought he was perfect as Storm. However, I can't say the same about Veronica. Her voice was cute but I wouldn't say I liked her delivery. Tremulous is the best way to describe it. She sounded fearful, scared, and weak 99% of the book and nearly turned me against the character. I won't even comment on her old lady voice. It seemed like her normal voice was chipper, she should use it more.
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November 21, 2023
Predictable but Sweet
In Take me to the Edge, we meet Storm and River (I like these names, but together they sounded odd as I read), she is a little girl lost and he is a retired military alpha looking to live a quiet life in Montana.
The little girl lost is the feeling I got from River, although she was in her early twenties. She was a child of the foster care system and married her high school sweetheart and it seemed like she lived a bit of a sheltered life. Storm was River’s husbands’ best friend and after his medical discharge from the military, he set up home in Montana surrounded by his friends. Storm promised his buddy he would take care of his wife if anything happened to him and that’s exactly what he finds himself doing with a newly pregnant and alone River.
Again, predictable but I felt it played out sweet in the few pages the story line had to develop. At times it felt rushed, however I liked the relationship forming between River and Storm. We get a little bit of angst with River’s in-laws, but nothing that isn’t settled quickly.
The book is well written and reads well as a standalone. I don’t know what number this is in the series, but we are given a quick rundown of all previous characters and it feels like a series I might go back and check out. There’s set up for the next book and a nice epilogue that peeks into the future of Storm and River.
Reviewed for Renee Entress’s Blog
In Take me to the Edge, we meet Storm and River (I like these names, but together they sounded odd as I read), she is a little girl lost and he is a retired military alpha looking to live a quiet life in Montana.
The little girl lost is the feeling I got from River, although she was in her early twenties. She was a child of the foster care system and married her high school sweetheart and it seemed like she lived a bit of a sheltered life. Storm was River’s husbands’ best friend and after his medical discharge from the military, he set up home in Montana surrounded by his friends. Storm promised his buddy he would take care of his wife if anything happened to him and that’s exactly what he finds himself doing with a newly pregnant and alone River.
Again, predictable but I felt it played out sweet in the few pages the story line had to develop. At times it felt rushed, however I liked the relationship forming between River and Storm. We get a little bit of angst with River’s in-laws, but nothing that isn’t settled quickly.
The book is well written and reads well as a standalone. I don’t know what number this is in the series, but we are given a quick rundown of all previous characters and it feels like a series I might go back and check out. There’s set up for the next book and a nice epilogue that peeks into the future of Storm and River.
Reviewed for Renee Entress’s Blog
November 28, 2023
Holy 5 stars! I’m in love with this book. This is the 5th book in a series, but can be read as a standalone. This is the only book I’ve read in this series, and had no problem following along. However this book was so great that I’ll definitely be going back and reading the first four.
We have our military hero Storm who lives in the mountains. Being the man who keeps his promises, that includes taking care of his former military late friend’s wife, River. His friend Jason made him promise to take care of River should anything happen to him. So he does just that as she is also pregnant.
River was not expecting that Jason had Storm to watch after her should anything happen to him. As Storm keeps his promise, that includes helping River pack all of her things and moving to the mountains. She really does love the life in the mountains and it’s great to raise her baby there too.
Just one problem as nothing can go smooth. River has to put up a fight after Jason passes, and Storm makes sure he does everything to fight for her and protect her.
This story is so angsty and emotional. I was attached to the characters, and even cried while reading this book. Along with the tears, there were plenty of smile that I had reading this, and spice!
Tropes:
Military Romance
Best friend’s widow
Small town romance
Grumpy Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Wounded Hero
I highly recommend this book.
Thank you Valentine PR and Kaci Rose for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
We have our military hero Storm who lives in the mountains. Being the man who keeps his promises, that includes taking care of his former military late friend’s wife, River. His friend Jason made him promise to take care of River should anything happen to him. So he does just that as she is also pregnant.
River was not expecting that Jason had Storm to watch after her should anything happen to him. As Storm keeps his promise, that includes helping River pack all of her things and moving to the mountains. She really does love the life in the mountains and it’s great to raise her baby there too.
Just one problem as nothing can go smooth. River has to put up a fight after Jason passes, and Storm makes sure he does everything to fight for her and protect her.
This story is so angsty and emotional. I was attached to the characters, and even cried while reading this book. Along with the tears, there were plenty of smile that I had reading this, and spice!
Tropes:
Military Romance
Best friend’s widow
Small town romance
Grumpy Sunshine
Forced Proximity
Wounded Hero
I highly recommend this book.
Thank you Valentine PR and Kaci Rose for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 3, 2024
Pregnancy is definitely a theme.
Audiobook version: 4 stars overall, 4 stars story, 4 stars narration
I liked this 5.5-hr steamy romance, but I didn’t like it as much as the previous audiobooks in this Mountain Men of Whiskey River series. Normally I am fine reading about a pregnant heroine, but by mid-book the feelings and activities of pregnancy were constantly getting mentioned, and it was too much for me. Also, I thought that Storm and River were occasionally too cloyingly sweet with each other. Otherwise Storm and River were very likeable, and the courtroom drama subplot was especially fascinating. There are a good number of moderately to very steamy love scenes. The tropes are mountain man, former military, pregnant heroine, and dastardly grandparents of the unborn baby.
Trigger warning: mentioning of emotional abuse (by the parents of the heroine’s late husband).
The pair of narrators both did a very good job. Matt Haynes has a wonderfully sexy voice for Storm (the guy) and delivers a lovely performance all around. Veronica Harder did a pretty good job, especially in emoting and pacing, but her voice for the hero sounded rather awkward and artificial. In addition, her voice for the heroine’s thoughts and words was sometimes a little too breathy with anxiety/emotion but otherwise excellent.
I requested and received a free audio copy, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review. #TheFlockVIPReviewTeam
Audiobook version: 4 stars overall, 4 stars story, 4 stars narration
I liked this 5.5-hr steamy romance, but I didn’t like it as much as the previous audiobooks in this Mountain Men of Whiskey River series. Normally I am fine reading about a pregnant heroine, but by mid-book the feelings and activities of pregnancy were constantly getting mentioned, and it was too much for me. Also, I thought that Storm and River were occasionally too cloyingly sweet with each other. Otherwise Storm and River were very likeable, and the courtroom drama subplot was especially fascinating. There are a good number of moderately to very steamy love scenes. The tropes are mountain man, former military, pregnant heroine, and dastardly grandparents of the unborn baby.
Trigger warning: mentioning of emotional abuse (by the parents of the heroine’s late husband).
The pair of narrators both did a very good job. Matt Haynes has a wonderfully sexy voice for Storm (the guy) and delivers a lovely performance all around. Veronica Harder did a pretty good job, especially in emoting and pacing, but her voice for the hero sounded rather awkward and artificial. In addition, her voice for the heroine’s thoughts and words was sometimes a little too breathy with anxiety/emotion but otherwise excellent.
I requested and received a free audio copy, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review. #TheFlockVIPReviewTeam
June 23, 2024
Spoilers but honest.
I really did like these stories but they’re so lacklustre. I wouldn’t call them novels but novellas. The stories are short. The couples meet and within days know they’re in love and living together. Within weeks they’re married or engaged. Immediately after they meet, they fall in love and just as quickly the problem arises and even quicker, it’s solved. These stories are also evidentially self edited and published. There are so many spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, that it’s hard to stay on track. There is a character Jana and a character Jenna. Jana and another will be talking but Jenna is the name typed and you immediately skim back to see if you missed her entering only to realise it’s a typo. There’s lot of “has”, “and”, “as” and “I’s” missing. In this book specifically there’s a mention of “Jason” saying something but he’s dead, so you know it’s Storm and just a typo. An example: “It's then I realized how hard I truly gone I am for River.” When it should read “it’s then I realized how truely gone I am for River.” They’re good stories but lack so much detail. They could have been extended. At $38 AU for all 7 books it’s not too much of a disappointment as I read all 7 in about 3 days. I’ll read the next book that isn’t out yet because I want to know Evans story and the princess in me needs to see he has a happily ever after, but I would be hesitant to spend more than about $5 AU on it.
I really did like these stories but they’re so lacklustre. I wouldn’t call them novels but novellas. The stories are short. The couples meet and within days know they’re in love and living together. Within weeks they’re married or engaged. Immediately after they meet, they fall in love and just as quickly the problem arises and even quicker, it’s solved. These stories are also evidentially self edited and published. There are so many spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, that it’s hard to stay on track. There is a character Jana and a character Jenna. Jana and another will be talking but Jenna is the name typed and you immediately skim back to see if you missed her entering only to realise it’s a typo. There’s lot of “has”, “and”, “as” and “I’s” missing. In this book specifically there’s a mention of “Jason” saying something but he’s dead, so you know it’s Storm and just a typo. An example: “It's then I realized how hard I truly gone I am for River.” When it should read “it’s then I realized how truely gone I am for River.” They’re good stories but lack so much detail. They could have been extended. At $38 AU for all 7 books it’s not too much of a disappointment as I read all 7 in about 3 days. I’ll read the next book that isn’t out yet because I want to know Evans story and the princess in me needs to see he has a happily ever after, but I would be hesitant to spend more than about $5 AU on it.
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