Welcome back to Aspen Cove, where home and family take on a whole new meaning… knew existed. Thrust into parenthood, Natalie faces the enormous task of handling a rebellious twelve-year-old. When the little troublemaker steals from a local business owner, Natalie must not only tackle her first true test in parenting but also face her growing feelings for the handsome store owner … who she may have threatened to poison.
Jake Powers has a second chance at life. Literally. After receiving a kidney transplant a decade ago, he’s dedicated his time as a life coach to helping others achieve their goals. When a pink envelope arrives bearing a heartfelt letter from the mother of his donor, Jake is drawn to Aspen Cove by the need to give back to the family that gave him so much. The town’s need for a bookstore is the perfect opportunity, and once it’s up and running, he can move on to his ultimate dream—working at a high-profile retreat center where he can make a name for himself. But when he sees Natalie struggling to get her brother on the right track, he finds himself drawn to the beautiful woman with stone walls built around her heart.
When they finally find love in the most unexpected of places, will the wounds of their pasts prevent them from taking the futures right in front of them?
Find out in One Hundred Decisions…
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LOVED! One Hundred Decisions was so good. Back in Aspen Cove with all the wonderful characters. This story was realistic in certain aspects. A lot of words of wisdom were shared and life choices. Life changing for a little boy headed for a rough life, saved by his sister he never met. This was a feel good story! Loved this and recommend it and the rest of the series!
Aspen Cove, the town that is a gift that keeps on giving, welcomes Jake Powers and the bookstore that he opens in the small town. It also welcomes Natalie Keane, if only she would allow the townsfolk to give her the love she so desperately needs. Shunted from one foster home to another, Natalie has a few inner vows that make it hard for her to trust, especially when her previous experiences have come at a price. The initial meeting between Jake and Natalie gets off to a bad start, but it gets worse when Jake discovers her newly acquired brother stealing from his store. It is time to take action and that involves Jake, Natalie and her brother Will spending time together. Neither Natalie nor Will has any knowledge of being a true family and their late discovery that they are siblings puts pressure on both of them. I love Natalie’s words to her brother, “Maybe we’re looking at this from the wrong angle. I’m not the enemy, and you’re not the problem.” If only we treated more problems that way! Jake is a hero in anyone’s book and his past experiences have left him damaged. He is chasing his own goals and doesn’t plan on staying in Aspen Cove. Just long enough to get the bookstore up and running…. and to help Natalie and Jake to find their way. Jake inadvertently finds himself becoming part of their nucleus and before he knows it, he is part of their small family. When Jake’s chance of a lifetime arrives and he leaves to chase his dream, newly mended hearts split open once again. This novel is beautifully written, sad in a way but ultimately joyful as Natalie and Will find a home and discover the meaning of family. There is humour, wit and a heartwarming romance that touches one at a deep level. The plot is so entertaining that I was sorry when it came to an end. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.