It was love at first sight until he opened his mouth.Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it’s impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn’t known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can’t help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth.Caleb James established his bike … established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her “arts and crafts hour” he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn’t expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone.
While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she tears down every wall he’s ever built. Will the promise of a future with Kate be enough to break the promise of his past?
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I wasn’t totally convinced about the male lead, and everything works out verrrrrry conveniently. It’s a pleasant read (or listen) and the narrator for the audio companion is decent, though doesn’t distinguish between characters as much as some other narrators.
Loved this book
Great story. Loved it!
I loved reading about the romance between the glass blower and the bike shop owner. The way they came together as well as how they were thrown together by others was very intriguing.
Kate was such a great character. Trying on her own and making it with. Great read
I enjoyed this book. I got everyone of the books in this series. They are all good
reading. There are if I remember six books in all. You have to get them all. You
have to start with the first book. You will enjoy them all as much as I did.
Great series. Kate is a winner!
There’s not enough substance to Caleb’s character. He was a model, a financial guy, his brother died but that’s all we know. The
Hayes family is great, the town is great. These are easy plots, not a ton of conflict. Quick read.
An excellent sequel in the Red Maple Falls series. The Hayes family is awesome and their hometown delightful.
Crushing on Kate was a fantastic sequel to an already brilliant series. Mad About Matt was one of my favorite reads of 2017, and I couldn’t wait to dive into Kate’s story.
First off, I feared Caleb would be the typical Alpha-hole, but he was so not. He was a strong alpha male with a sweet side that won me over. Anyone who knows me knows that I am #teambetaman all the way, but Caleb has risen in the ranks of book boyfriends.
The chemistry between the two characters was palpable in each scene together, and the way the story unfolded was flawless. I couldn’t stop reading until it was over.
And MASON is next! #favorite
I can’t wait to continue reading about Red Maple Falls!