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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This is one of the best stories I’ve ever read. I couldn’t put it down.
Absolutely a wonderful story.
I won a copy of this book from the author, I was not required to give a favorable review. If you have read any of the Maple Falls Series, you will totally enjoy this story. This has to do with Hadley Hayes & Sam Bennett. Sam and Hadley’s brother Matt have been friends for a very long time and have been more like brothers then just friends. She has been brought into family gatherings & treated as one of their own. Hadley has had a crush on Sam forever but has never told him. They have been good friends and buddies, and when she needs help, he step up and does it. But not more of her brother’s and sisters are finding their better halves and getting married and she finally admits that she likes/loves him but he freaks out and is afraid he can’t be the man she needs because his father up and left his mom when she was a pregnant teenager, and he made a promise to Matt not to touch any of his sisters. But they will find a way to get what each of them needs, because she believes in him. Loved it. HEA.
I loved a friends to lover’s / brother’s best friend type book. This one was good, if a little repetitive with Sam’s “I’m not worthy” mantra. Hadley’s great and her determination and willingness to call her brother an @sshole and not talk to him made the book’s family relationships more believable. And I love Lady, the cocker spaniel (thank you for going against type and not having a lab, golden, or on the other end of the spectrum tiny froo froo dog – Lady was the perfect dog for Hadley)
Such a cute story. This is one author that never disappoints in the romance department.
Well written love story, took a lot of years to figure out the love for each other.
Sam’s father left when he was young, which left him with feelings, he wasn’t good enough for anyone. So no attachments, only one night stands,
no-one gets hurt. Hadley has always loved Sam , they were childhood friends, they did everything together until the day she told him she loved him. Sam had demons that he was battling inside. How could anyone love him? He would never be good enough for anyone. He became withdrawn, and ignores her. She isn’t going to give up on him easily. Can she convince him, she’s the one woman that he needs? i enjoyed this second chance romance.
Krista Nicely portrayed the characters with love and emotion. I enjoyed listening to this story.
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A very easy read, something to hold your attention during unpleasant times.
A wonderful book!
Great characters and intriguing plot twists! Great story 🙂
This was such a cute book … I really enjoyed the flow of the story…
I liked the storyline between the two. I didn’t like how it began,nor how the view points changed so often. And in the same chapter. At times I didn’t realize who was talking . But it’s a good ending.
Love this author
Great book!
“B” Good read of relationships but too much graphic sex scene descriptions for my taste. Enjoyed the Hadley character and the perseverance she showed in supporting Sam. A lot of folks would have given up on him!
The end was a little too dramatic for me. Still a good book to read.
An entertaining afternoon read.
Loved this story.
If you like large families or imperfect heroes this book has them. Funny, sad, sweet, but ends well.
Although the plot involved the typical man with the jaded past loves the “good” girl, but won’t let himself have her, I still loved the characters and loved reading about their journey to happily ever after. I enjoyed reading about Hadley’s brothers and family.