For over twenty years she secretly loved her brother’s best friend, but now the secret is out.Hadley Hayes has been in love with her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember. Now at thirty-one, she’s determined to make Sam see her as more than just the little girl who used to follow him around the family farm. Aware of his fear of commitment, she’s ready to show him that happily ever … happily ever after isn’t just meant for the fairy tales.
Sam Bennett, Red Maple Falls fire chief and notorious bachelor, swore he’d never make a pass at any of his best friend’s sisters, but when Hadley confesses her feelings, he can no longer deny their chemistry. Trying to hold on to a promise he made when he was only fifteen becomes increasingly hard as their relationship intensifies.
When a tragic turn of events sends Sam spiraling it reminds him that he’s not the hero who everyone sees–he’s the kid from the wrong side of the tracks who never really belonged. Determined to prove Sam’s worth,Hadley refuses to give up on him, but will her love be enough to pull him from the ashes or will their happily ever after go down in flames?
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Good read!
I loved this book. I simply couldn’t put it down once I started reading it!
Great story. Hadley was a wonderful character.
One you want want to put down
A classic storyline: No loving your best friend’s sister. Kinda hard when she sets her sights on you. Harder when Grandma is pulling some strings.
Portrays unconditional love.
a study of a good man trying to overcome a miserable early life.
Found myself cheering Hadley on.
First that I have read by this author. Story was okay-but I kept getting stopped by the character’s poor grammar. Made me nuts. I’m also not a fan of whiney characters of which this book had several. Overall …Meeha…
PS The female lead’s brother is in the right profession. He’s a DICK.
I love this series. This book did not disappoint. Hadley had been in love with Sam forever. She finally takes a chance and tells him how she feels. He had no idea she felt that way but didn’t feel like he could betray his best friend by seeing her as anything but his best friend’s sister. Can she convince him to take a chance on them as a couple? I have to admit I cried a few tears with this book!
Hung Up on Hadley
Red Maple Falls, Book 5
By: Theresa Paolo
Narrated by: Krista Nicely
When you are in love with your brothers best friend, should you tell him? Hadley had bern friends with Dan forever and loved him just as long. Sam sees her as a sister, but Hadley thinks it’s time to let him know how she feels. Now what will happen? He can either return her love or push her away? Will it be worth the risk? And what will her brother Matt think? This friends to lovers story has all the things I love in a book. It has family dynamics, sneaking around and passion in high doses! It’s fun and flirty, frustrating and exhilarating. Hadley is someone I can easily relate to. She knows who she loves and isn’t afraid to let him know. Sam is tough, as he needs some self confidence boosting, but well worth the work! And all the family appearances and getting see how all their relationships have progressed is just a bonus! I love this series! Are we going to get to meet Daisy next?
Krista Nicely keeps bringing this town to life. From Matt and Shea to Hadley and Sam she gives us consistency in voices and that home town feeling. She is this family and keeps it entertaining!
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I have listened to several of Theresa Paolo’s audiobooks that take place in Red Maple Falls. Sam and Hadley have appeared in other books in the series, and this one tells their story. All in all it was entertaining and interesting. With each book I feel more a part of this fictional community.
Hung Up on Hadley by Theresa Paola is another entry in the Maple Falls series of contemporary romances. Hadley is the younger sister of Matt, the town police chief and the most over-protective mane that ever lived. She is 31 years old and has been in love with Sam, the fire chief and Matt’s best friend for 20 years. She has never told him, or anyone, how she feels, although nearly everyone else has figured it out…not Matt or Sam. Sam is a one-night-only type of guy. He believes that he is innately a bad guy, just like his father, who would ultimately hurt any woman with who he became involved. Finally, Kate, Hadley’s older sister convinced her to tell Sam, let the chips fall where they may. One night she acts on that advice and, boom! Sam stops speaking to her, stops coming around her parents’ house…basically freezes her out. He is drawn to her and cannot resist so he stays away, mostly. Finally they get together but that is not the end of the drama.
Hadley and Sam have appeared in earlier iterations of the Maple Falls series. They are likeable people, both old enough to have developed their own distinct personalities. Hadley is a farmer and animal lover and nothing will ever change her. She is typically dirty and often has specks of hay in her hair. Sam spends his time trying to be a good person: he helps anyone in the community who needs, gutters cleaned, snow shoveled, plumbing done. He is stubborn but resilient. There are many characters that live in Maple Falls, not the least of which is Hadley’s grandmother, Betty, a born matchmaker, who curiously have never plied her skills on Sam and Hadley.
Krista Nicely was a good reader who has read other Maple Falls books. She does a nice job of making it clear who is speaking without resorting to odd voices. This is the ideal book to listen to, light and fun, serious, but positive, with a nice happily-ever-after ending. I recommend it in whichever form: audio or print.
I received a free copy of the audio book from the author. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own.
Another one of my favorite series! Love how the books are written! She knows how to get to the heart. Fantastic books!
This book was so frickin’ cute! I’ve been waiting for Sam and Hadley since book one and it did not disappoint. Theresa has done it yet again, and I can’t wait to sit down with the Hayes family every time another book is out 😀