Welcome back to Aspen Cove where the honey is sweet but true love is sweeter… Beekeeper Abby Garrett lives a quiet life in the valley between Mt Meeker and Long’s Peak. While bee stings hurt, betrayal is far more painful. After her fiancé left her for her best friend, she came back home to Aspen Cove hoping to heal and find real love. No matter how hard she tries, love eludes her. The only man … The only man whose paying attention is her new neighbor, and Abby can’t decide if she’d rather kiss him or kill him.
Cade Mosier came to Aspen Cove ready to make his mark in the world. He purchased hundreds of acres to raise cattle on, but his new neighbor Abby Garrett wants him and his cows gone. No matter what he does to appease her, she insists his cattle are as dangerous to her bees as pesticides. His ex-wife left him years ago and took everything, and there’s no way he will let another woman steal his future. The problem is, Abby is as frustrating as she is fascinating.
Abby is the new Hatfield. Cade is the new McCoy. Can they call a truce long enough to realize love is far better than war?
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Favorite Quotes:
She slid into the booth across from him and sat there staring like she was analyzing a germ on a petri dish.
She led him past the vast display of candy, and beyond the Croc and condom displays. He found it funny to put the rubbers next to the rubber shoes… “Is there a reason these are displayed together?” Doc stood in front of the aisle that held shoes and rubbers, pepper spray, Deet and Band-Aids. “It’s obvious. This is the protection aisle.”
Not interested. Women are like a computer virus. They enter your life, download their problems, delete your happiness, and shut down your life. There is no software to protect you from their malware.”
“I wouldn’t have sex with you if you were the last man on earth. You have nothing that interests me.” Every time she lied her right eye twitched. She pressed her fingers against her lid to stop the damn movement.
She looks like trouble, and I’m not sure if I should shoot her or let her in.
My Review:
This was riotously fun and witty read, I giggle-snorted and smirked my way through from beginning to end. The bee lady was feisty, she was vastly more spirited than I was expecting for a practical recluse. Abby was up to scratch and full of clever retorts and inspired shenanigans in her feud with her antagonistic and sexy new neighbor. They verbally sparred, creatively baited, and amusingly pranked each other until their fiery exchanges had become the best part of their day and lead to a different type of heated encounter where they were also extremely well matched. In addition to being thoroughly entertained, I learned several fascinating facts about beekeeping, although now I seem to have an exceptionally strong yen for a honey bun. And there goes the diet… again! 😉
I wasn’t expecting another Aspen Cove story already so this was a nice surprise! I dove right in because we’ve been waiting so long for Abby’s story. This one was hilarious! Her and Cade were something else, it was so much fun to read. There was plenty of mention of other characters and stories from the series, and of course Doc and his wise counsel and even Agatha had me cracking up. I literally laughed out loud more than once. There are always new people coming into Aspen Cove, I hope this series continues for a long time. If you’re already a fan of the series, you’ll love this one, if this is the first book you come across, I strongly encourage you to go back and start from the beginning, it’s definitely worth it
A very good book with an interesting storyline. Especially since the depletion of bees and the ramifications to our ecosystem and future food supply are in the news more and more. The main characters were a definite opposites attract trope but the author did a good job keeping the interest of this reader. The first book I have read by Ms. Collins and I will check out more in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
One of the best of this series. The characters are delightful. They interact with drama, humor and various emotions that will keep you reading until the very end. Not one book in the series was a disappointment, but as I said this is one of the best.
This book was so wonderfully written that I was glued to my kindle from the very beginning! The characters were so well created that Abby and Cade kept me turning the pages until the very end! I always enjoy reading what this author writes!
I feel a little bit like I’ve been waiting forever to get Abby’s story. And it was completely worth the wait. I thought I knew who Abby was going to be after seeing her in the background of all the stories that have come before, but I didn’t expect that the sweet beekeeper would be as feisty as her charges or that she’s have such hidden depths. Cade is the rancher version of his firefighter brother: noble, honorable, prone to speaking before he thinks. Together, he and Abby are like fire and gasoline – an explosive combination that could be dangerous to everyone around them. I loved watching this pair come to grips with the heartbreaks of their pasts. And I adore seeing more people being seamlessly patched into the family that is Aspen Cove. I want more! Now!
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author
This is a good story. Abby and Cade bring out the passion and spark of life in each other like no other. Even though they both are quick to jump to conclusions, I like how they do eventually learn to communicate with each other and hold on to what is really important.
Will Beekeeper Abby Garrett finally get her chance with someone who truly loves her? Find out in this next fun filled visit to Aspen Cove. Abby is ready to give up on finding “the one” after being dumped by her cheating fiancé. She has been interested in a few men in Aspen Cove, but they always chose someone else. When will someone choose her? She knows it will never be Cade Mosier, new to town and raising cattle on the next property…cattle that have destroyed her bee hive. Cade Mosier has given up on “forever” after his wife ran out on him taking his hard-earned savings. He tried being friendly with his new neighbor, Abby, but it wasn’t only her bees that stung him. Read along as they try to remain enemies, while guarding their hearts. A very entertaining and emotional visit with Cade and Abby. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author. (by paytonpuppy)
Want to laugh; want to smile; and, want to feel good about a book? This book is wonderful and made me want Abby and Cade as my neighbors and friends. The life and works of bees isn’t the everyday read but the results of honey, loving friends and dear Abby make this book great. She had her habits of first day of spring dipping in cold pond water and then saw she had a new neighbor who owned the pond and used this same watering hole to feel refreshed after a long hot day of work. However, she would soon learn, he wore few clothes, wore cowboy boots and little else. This is funny and I loved the banter between the neighbors and highly recommend this book as a great addition to the series about people in Aspen Cove. Thanks to the author for giving me an ARC so I could enjoy this love story.
A wellwritten and fastpaced book filled with emotions and wonderful wonderful characters. Love the storyline and every one in Aspen Cove. Love the chemistry between Abby and Cade. Can not wait to read the next book in this series.
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Both being bitten & now shy about the faithfulness of the love bug, they’ve built up their resistance. Hate can provoke emotions just as strong as love, I think that’s why there’s considered to be a thin line between them. Their animosity is intense and they are just hilarious when that volcano of emotion erupts. The ex drama is a bit predictable but the rest of the story is interesting (even the honey bee stuff), plot flows well at a good pace and they have great chemistry :). It was a pleasure getting to know this couple and enjoyed spending time in this enticing community of Aspen Cove. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The old saying “there is a thin line between love and hate” must have had Abby and Cade in mind. Abby has lived on her small piece of property in the valley for awhile. She is a beekeeper and loves her bees. Cade’s brother Luke (from a previous book) is a fireman in their small town so he decides to put down roots here. Cade buys a piece of property that is next to Abby’s and is creating a cattle ranch. I loved watching the two one up the other all the time and fuss about the other. Cade had a bad marriage and swore off women. The town loves Abby and can’t understand why the two are always fighting. I felt bad for Abby as she has never felt that any man has put her first. This is a good read, and I encourage you to read the book. I was given a copy of the book and voluntarily wrote a review.
Throughout the Aspen Cove series, we have read about Abby and her bees. We have come to know her as a woman who is generous and kind on the one hand, but prickly and rather feisty on the other. When Cade Mosier purchases the adjoining property to her own and populates it with cattle without ensuring that they are properly contained, thereby endangering her bees, Abby goes on the rampage. Unfortunately, Cade is no less prickly and it takes the joint interference of the population of Aspen Cove to bring the situation under control. Both Cade and Abby have suffered betrayal and if anything they understand each other better than anyone else – if they could just stop warring long enough to have a proper conversation. The plot is amusing, bringing out the concept that the line between love and hate is very finely drawn. Having read all the other books in the series, I enjoyed catching up with the residents of the small town and being reminded of their place in the story, nevertheless, this novel is a standalone and closes on a scene that leaves the reader laughing. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
This is the 11th book is this series.
This one is set around Cade and Abby.
Both of them have had Bad relationships
in the past.
Will they be able to put there past relationships
behind them so they can have a happy future or will there
past stop them.
The plot is definitely entertaining with some of carry on between
them. There’s definitely heaps of chemistry between them.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book via Booksprout.
One Hundred Regrets #11 – This pretty much picks up where Secrets ends. There is plenty of cameos from previous stories and they are a good supporting cast to the two main characters. Belly laughs are continuous from all the humourous thoughts and dialog.
A well written journey from fires and bees to finding each other. I enjoy reading this series from the blending of old and new storylines to the mixing of old characters with the new. I contacted the author to review her books and received this book through Booksprout. 5*
Aspen Cove Series:
One Hundred Excuses – This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed it immensely. Well written with good storylines and characters that are likable and decent people. I didn’t realize this is part of series because other people and previous history were mentioned in passing as if introduced in another book. BUT this did not diminish my enjoyment of this delightful, heartwarming story. I had fun with Mrs. Beasley (from Family Affair), I remember when she hit the store shelves in the late 60s. Now I want to read the rest of the stories. I did skip the sex scenes, for me the sexual tension is interesting and written sex is boring. I found this book on Booksprout. 5*
One Hundred Lifetimes #7 – Even though this is part of a series and I’ve only read one other book, this didn’t take away from Lifetimes being a good story. There was a little too much bantering about sex, but I understood the reason and skipped those pages and the sex scenes; I was bored by them. The storylines are interesting. The characters were likable and decent people, and it was fun to see the characters from Excuses show up along with the other regulars. The journey that Poppy and Mark take is comical, intense, sad and worth reading. Life is too short to dally and wonder, go make it happen. 4*
One Hundred Goodbyes #9 – Another good book from the Aspen Series, my second, and it’s not sequential, but I still enjoyed reading Goodbyes. The well-written and interesting storylines combined with loveable and decent people make this a good read. The past books are just mentioned in passing, not spending a lot of time rehashing a previous book, which makes it nice to go back and read them without a lot of spoilers. We all know how the books end, it’s the journeys that make the books interesting. 5*
One Hundred Secrets #10 – I love returning to Aspen Cove with Ms. Collins. She always has a well-written addition to this series bringing the reader back to meet the new and visit with the old. Interesting storylines and interesting, believable characters make a delightful night of reading. I have not read all of the series but I did not miss out from not having done so with any of the books I read. I did not care for the cattle comment, which I have always found ridiculous and politically motivated/influenced; with all the billions of men on the globe… (it is common knowledge that women do not fart), how do a few million cattle upset the applecart? 4*
Aspen Cove Series end.
I have come to discover that as much as I love reading, listening to the audio version of books truly brings the story to life. This is a perfect example of I book I liked while the audiobook version made me love it.
This is a sweet story about new neighbors that seem to be constantly at odds. Abby Garrett, lives a quiet life as a beekeeper. Having been betrayed in love, she has no interest in a relationship.
Cade Mosier, has moved to Aspen Cove and bought the land next to Abby with the intent of raising cattle. He was betrayed by his ex and has zero interest in a relationship.
But somehow, in their animosity, the attraction is evident. Some humor but also some heartbreaking moments will touch your hearts.
Will they be able to overcome their differences as well as give love a chance or will past experiences keeping them on either side of the fence?
This was another entertaining and engaging story in the series brought to life by the excellent narration of Logan M
I have read every Aspen Cove book and have been waiting for Abby to finally find her chance at love. She is such a sweet quiet character and every man that she has had a crush on in Aspen Cove was never the right fit for her and surprisingly Cade Mosier the newest resident in town is the one that sets off sparks from their first meeting! Cade is the younger brother to Luke the town’s fire chief. Cade has always been a rancher and dreamed of the day when he could finally have his own spread. He purchased the land next to Abby and her beloved bees and lets just say that their first meeting doesn’t start off well. One Hundred Regrets is truly a story of opposites on the surface attracting but when these two let down their guards they find out that they truly have a lot in common. Each story in the series stands alone however I recommend reading all the books in order because of the interconnecting characters in the sweet fictional town of Aspen Cove. It is told from dual POV and is loaded with laughter, lust, a touch of angst and lots of small town love.
Nice to see Abby get her HEA. Cade was not my favorite character. I found him judgmental, which is apparently a family trait, considering so was his brother. However Luke got past it, Cade just keeps going on and on and on. Abby is one of those women who is just flat out nice. If She’s happy I’m happy, I guess
Well-written love story of a Bee Keeper and a Cattleman. This is an Enemies to Lovers story, when will they realize working together will get them closer to both their goals. Story is good as well as the well-developed characters. A Good Book
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This is a great addition to the series of Aspen Cove. Beekeeper Abby Garrett lives out in the country. She comes across one of her hives that has been destroyed. She hasn’t seen any bears lately but it can happen. A rustling sound from the woods reveal a cow. How can that be? There is only one rancher in the area and it would be too far for the bovine to travel. Cade Mosier comes riding up on his trusty horse and announces that he is her new neighbor and he is starting a cattle ranch. Then sit back and read because boy do the sparks fly with these two!! The antics that these two get into over the next few weeks lead to more then mischief.
I adored reading Cade and Abby’s road to HEA. Not every love story is full of insta-love romance. These two really worked at getting to know each other. Watching two opponents become so much more was keeping me glued to my e-reader.
This story is written in a dual POV format. I loved reading the internal conversation that Abby had with herself. She felt so much more than a character. Prior characters make appearance throughout the book but this can be read as a stand-alone.
The sexy scenes were really glossed over with very little detail. It was more alluded to then written. But I would recommend this story for anyone over the age of 18.