Reeling from a sudden breakup, Casey Webb leaves Brooklyn, drives north, and settles in a sleepy mountain town in upstate New York. She’s 34 and happy being alone…until she reads the acknowledgments in her ex-boyfriend’s hit debut novel, thanking his new girlfriend “above all.”Good thing Ben Mailer is in town. He may only be 26, but the hot, Brooklyn-bound chef offers the perfect distraction. … distraction. Soon Casey is having the best sex of her life—on a mountain, in a boat, all over the cozy cabin she calls home. But as their fling turns into more, the demands of Ben’s family and budding career make moving to her idyllic town impossible.
Now Casey must decide what she can’t live without—her life in the mountains, or the younger man she wants to be hers above all.
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
If you like contemporary romance novels that deal with healing after bad break-ups and a slight age difference between the two then look no further then this great book. Casey flees the city after a bad break-up only to find her self living in a cabin at a campground that is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. She likes it here and has interest in men until one fateful day when a group checks in with one of the being really cute. She tries to not get involved but over some time (more then one visit) her feelings convince her otherwise. Just when she thinks things will work out there is an unpleasant surprise that leads us to the redeeming ending. Perfect for fans of the genre. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Happiness doesn’t reside in false moments of perfection. It requires that we do the work. Above All is about knowing our worth. How can a person expect to find true love and happiness, if their not being truthful with themselves? Broken hearts, fresh starts and electric chemistry are a jumping off point for Casey and Ben. Brooks entrances with seduction, but the driving force behind the temptation is self discovery. Life is more than losing yourself in naughty moments. It’s about loving every cell, emotion, hope, imperfection and choice that makes up who we are.
4.5 stars
This book has been sitting in my kindle for quite a while. I finally got around to reading it and I’m seriously kicking myself for not doing it sooner. I don’t really like older woman/younger man books, but this one didn’t bother me one bit!
Casey and Ben took me on a whirlwind of emotions. Casey has left New York behind her a year ago and she’s now loving her best life in Bonnet. Leaving was the best thing, since she loves the outdoors and she’s finally found herself! Ben is an unexpected splash in her reality, when he comes at the campside for a weekend. Their attraction is instant and she’s smitten by him despite their age difference.
It was refreshing having a male lead who isn’t a manwhore! Ben is so sweet and considerate but he’s not flawless; he hurts Casey more than once. I loved their story with all the ups and downs. It showed how other people’s expectations can influence your life and make you more sad than happy!
I really liked the author’s writing and I’ll be checking out her other books as well!!
What a cute book. I really enjoyed reading this one even though Rebecca is new to me. I loved the relationship between Casey and Ben. Great story and characters. I absolutely loved the setting since I’m from NY as well. Definitely recommend.
3.5 stars rounded up.
34 year old Casey left Brooklyn after boyfriend of 7 years broke her heart. Now she lives in the small town of Bonnet, and she’s been alone ever since. Not alone as in no one in her life, but no one to love her the way she secretly yearns for. One day 26 year old Ben shows up at the campground she helps the Gellers run, and she finds herself attracted to the younger guy. When he shows up to her small cabin and they indulge in a hot encounter, suddenly she’s wondering what she’s doing with this much younger man who seems at a crossroads in his life, set to return to culinary school and finish his degree, or open up his own cafe as he really wants.
I was internally cringing when they started their affair because it was patently obvious that Ben was not so much immature, but so uncertain and indecisive, and at such a different place in his life than Casey. Although I found their chemistry to be pretty hot, I doubted the durability of whatever they were; and when it became obvious that Ben was going to hurt her as I suspected he would, I really wondered how they would ever make it.
I liked Above All, but I did find it a little slow moving, especially in the middle. They weren’t together as a couple for very long, to the detriment of the story. I liked both characters, and the secondary characters; but I would have appreciated a stronger connection between the two, and them together as a couple for more than perhaps the last chapter.
This book was a really great read for me. I love the author’s writing style which instantly drew me into the story and made me see, hear, and feel the campgrounds, the mountains, the lake, etc. where much of the story takes place. Poor Casey has her heart broken more than once in this book and I felt hurt and angry on her behalf which shows how deep into this story I was. I liked Ben but seriously, I don’t know if I would have been so forgiving. I think I would have needed him to grovel a little bit! Anyway, this emotional story grabbed me from the get go. It’s an engrossing read and I enjoyed it very much.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
HIT THE TRAILS!!!
This is a very intriguing tale with all the right points to make an excellent read. You have holy smoking, steamy hot, wiggle worthy and two people who have a strong connection as well as chemistry. Best of all it has a fantastic storyline with great plot that Rebecca really pulls off. The characters are well developed, complex and believable. Their personalities are unique with qualities and traits that balances out perfectly. Scenes are graphic and descriptive it paints a majestic backdrop that really makes the story pop. Throw in a few unexpected surprises and a couple of twists to keep the tension and suspense building. Rebecca did an amazing job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Great job Rebecca, thanks for sharing this awesome read with us.
Cassie moves to Bonnet after she breaks yup with her boyfriend of 7 years. It was hard and nasty. All she wants is to be alone for the rest of her life.
When a group of people come to her area to camp things change for Cassie. Ben has good looks and charm can he tempt Cassie?
The characters were ok. It seem to take them both a while to fight for what they wanted. Ben didn’t have much of a backbone so to speak. He needed to stand up to his family more. But overall a nice story of and older women and younger man who makes it work.
I received an ARC from the very talented Author REBECCA BROOKS, in exchange for an honest opinion.
This is my very honest opinion of her hot and sexy book- Above All ( a haeart in the adirondacks novel). Having never read any of this any of this author’s books before. I was unsure what to expect. However- the fact that she had written it with the setting of the Adirondack mountains intriqued me very much.
The way in which she has described the scenrey – the mountains- the park . Ms Brooks brings them to life right before your eyes. Even the icy water in the Adirondacks- ( that really seems like it never warms up lol). Her characters are written so true to life. And are defined so well you are able to visulize them.
As our story starts out we find ourselfs in the mountains at a campsite. Where Casey Webb has ended up living from her sudden brake up ex-boyfriend. Now she has just checked in a group of friends wanting to get together again from college years. One of the guys shows up late and he is currently finishing school to become a chief. Ben Miller comes in makes small talk with her. See’s she is reading a book and decides she needs to read the book he has – begs her to take the book. Once she opens it and starts reading it- Reads the deadication. Boy is Casey hot mad! Above All he wants to Thank is girlfriend cause without her he could not have completed this book. What!! It was her sweat and tears that helped him not that bimb bo.
Later Ben seeks her out with a beer wants her to join them at the campsite. Which she does. They getting talking about her ex- the author of the book. She tells them they have him all wrong. If they only knew. Casey leaves before she gives away any information about knowing him.Ben shows up at her cabin . This is where the excitement begins !!
In order to find out what happens between Casey and Ben you NEED to read the BOOK. And ABOVE ALL what will Casey choose??
This is one hot fast read! Romance – Made for all to read – Above all ( A Heart of the Adirondacks Novel) was published on July 20th, 2018. I recommend this book to everyone who loves a good Romance novel. This one has a strong heroine character in it. I give it 5 mouse paws . Now HIKE to your nearest retail outlet and get your copy today. This is one book you don’t want to miss. Make sure to add it your goodreads reading list. And then go to BOOKBUB.com and add Rebecca Brooks to your following list.
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An older woman, younger man romance that will heat up your Kindle. Casey was nursing a broken heart after being jilted by her long time lover. She escapes to the Adirondacks where she meets Ben. A good sensual read about their budding romance and plenty of hot sex. A good read that I read as a reader copy from Brooksprout and voluntarily chose to write a review.