At her wit’s end with her twelve-year-old niece, Wren Snow takes the manager’s job at Blue Spruce Lodge so Sky can get to know her father, Trigg Johanssen—a tycoon snowboarder with a playboy reputation.Gold-medalist Trigg Johanssen is furious she kept Sky a secret, but quits competition to focus on his newly discovered daughter only to have his chemistry with Wren complicate their attempts to … attempts to co-parent.
When outside forces threaten the ski resort he’s rebuilding, a marriage of convenience seems like the answer. It would give his daughter the life she deserves, but is it too much for a heartbroken woman still nursing past hurts?
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Best series ever!! Prepare for an all nighter cause you get so engrossed by the story and their funky characters. The twist and turns will keep you glued until the end. Can’t wait for more.
Once started, I couldn’t put it down until finished. Part of why I so enjoyed this book is that I can identify with someone attempting to raise a 12-year-old daughter without completely going nuts! Sky and Trigg were fantastic; I very much disliked them at first!
This book was great. I couldn’t put it down. Sky was well written. Very accurate depiction of a typical 12 year old girl. I loved Trigg in this book. He really grew up quickly. I was really sad to finish this series. It brought me many hours of enjoyment.
I read all three books and they were all very good. I love this book and the story line. I have gone back and reread chapters. It was great to see Trigg mature and show Wren how to be loved. I loved the dialog between him and his daughter. You did such a great job on this book and the other 2. I loved how you kept all the characters of the first 2 books in this one too. I loved being in Montana and the mountains.
This was a totally darling insta-love with a marriage of convenience tale! It was a bit of a stretch to believe that things turn out so well, more by convenience than design. But I’ve known enough true cases of weird meet-cutes and falling in love tales, not to mention bizarrely interconnected families, to know that anything is possible.
Wren, although she seems like a shy and nervous little birdie on the outside, is really quite the formidable person on the inside. As Rolf says late in the book, “[she] is too smart to let [anyone] take advantage of her.” Trigg, while considered nothing but a playboy, has never really tried to have a romantic relationship, so he doesn’t know any more than we do if he can succeed. But we want him to! And given that he claims his feelings for Wren are different than for any woman he has ever know, we are hopeful that he can. Sky is basically your typical 12-year-old brat. She brought back horrible memories of my daughter’s tween years, and even some of my own. But underneath the hoodie and sunglasses, the meanness and snark, is a frightened girl who wants to do good, but isn’t quite sure how to handle all of the things that life suddenly throws at her.
I found it a little odd that a book billed as a romance was actually from the multi-point of view of the male lead, female lead and supporting female (child) character. And while I generally do not like stories with a dual, let alone multi, point of view, it just worked for this tale. Given that they were truly working to create a family, and not just a couple, it was nice to see Sky’s perspective on things, that was often vastly different than that of the adults.
Many of the peripheral characters were just as endearing, or at least interesting. I quite enjoyed Marvin, Nate and Murphy, all of whom were delightfully charming, each in their own way. Almost all of the characters were exceedingly witty, which always makes things fun.
There were a few items that I wasn’t crazy about, mainly how Wren and Trigg both seemed to go from a place of mild interest and physical attraction in the other, to proclaiming their love for one another, before they really even seemed to grasp their feelings themselves. And I do think would and should have been more reluctance on Wren’s part to enter into a relationship with someone considered such a player. But otherwise, most of the boxes for a fun, romantic read were definitely ticked.
I had forgotten that this book is part of a series, and is in fact #3 in the set. It reads wonderfully as a standalone book. But I am now interested in reading the previous volumes to learn more on the backstories of the characters highlighted in them.
3.5 Stars
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Not Deep Enough for Me
This is a sweet book, but I struggled to connect. I couldn’t pinpoint where I couldn’t connect, but maybe more layered characters could’ve helped. This is my first book by this author and would like to read others to see if I can connect to a different storyline. Wren & Trigg find their HEA even when I couldn’t find my own with this book!
Loved this story!! Wren has taken a job on at Blue Spruce Lodge, so her niece, Sky can get get to know her father, Trigg. Trigg has given up competition as a world reknown snowboarder to get to know his daughter and help rebuild the ski lodge.
Loved these characters!! Wren has put her life on hold raising her niece after her sister dies and has no time for a personal relationship, until she meets Trigg. But of course she shouldn’t have these feelings. Sky, is the typical sassy teenager. She is loved by both Wren and Trigg but she is having a hard time with all these changes. Then, Trigg just wants to do the right thing for his daughter. Added in the romance between Trigg and Wren makes for the perfect read.
Dani Collins is a new author to me and it shows just how talented an author she is when you can pick up book 3 in the series and you fall in love with the characters the plot and her style of writing it also tells you this book can be read as a stand-alone but make no mistake I will be reading books one and two as soon as I can.
Wren takes a job at a new ski resort so her 12 year old neice Sky can spend time with her father Trigg and also get to know the family she has never meet til now what Wren doesn’t expect is that she would not only fall in love with the job she would also fall in love with the man who once slept with her sister…….
I have fallen in love with Blue Spruce Lodge and it’s residents and I really need to go back and read the previous books in this series. The characters have depth and are witty, the easy banter between them all flows and it was fun watching a man who had never met his daughter realise she is just like he was at 12 she isn’t acting out she is carrying on the family traits. This is a romance story with plenty going on a teenager finding her feet, chemistry, passion and plenty of laughter along the way what I didn’t see coming was the fake romance. Great read from a new author to me.
5 star review of In Too Deep (Blue Spruce Lodge #3) by Dani Collins
Dani Collins is a new author to me and I am not sure why that is. As soon as time permits I will be going back and getting the first two books in the series.
This is Wren Snow and Trigg Johanssen’s story and what a tangled story it is.Wren has been left as guardian to her 12 year old niece Skylar, who is pushing the boundaries and driving her mad with her bad behaviour. She seeks out Trigg (who turns out to be Sky’s father) in the hopes that he can help.
Wren is the new manager at Trigg’s Blue Spruce Lodge and although Trigg is finding it difficult being thrust into a fatherly role (he only just learned of Sky’s existence) he also has to face the fact that despite himself he is attracted to Wren.
This book was told in 3 points of view which is a little unusual and took me a while to get my head around but once I did I was captivated and honestly I feel this was right for this story.
I really liked Wren and felt the pain and suffering that she had been through. Trigg in the beginning was an arrogant jerk whom I wanted to smack across the head. Sky was your typical pre teen complete with attitude and yet I really felt for the vulnerable young girl beneath the brash and often rude surface.
This was an emotional read at times with all parties struggling to come to terms with their new realities. It’s hard to blend a family together and even harder when outside forces are trying to drive them apart.
As the relationship between Trigg and Wren develops, will Sky put a damper on it before it can even grow?
I totally enjoyed reading In Too Deep by Dani Collins, book three in The Blue Spruce Lodge series. Imagine being an Olympic athlete in training for the next competition only to suddenly learn you are father; not of a newborn, but an orphaned twelve year-old. Trigg Johnanssen, a gold-medal snowboarder from a wealthy family, had a reputation as a playboy and had no idea how to be parent. No longer knowing what to do or how to handle her out of control twelve year-old niece, Wren Snow became the manager at the Blue Spruce Lodge so her niece, Sky, could get to know her father, Trigg. Two major problems were occurring for Trigg; he had no idea how to co-parent, and his chemistry with Wren was complicating their co-parenting. When outside forces interfere with the building of the ski resort, Trigg and Wren need to act and make illogical decisions in order to give Sky the life she deserves.
I loved seeing Wren becoming assertive, standing up for herself as well an indispensible employee as well as seeing the changes in her relationship with her niece, Sky, and with Trigg. Trigg was an enigma. As he spent time with his daughter he actually understood her acting out and figured out ways to get through to her. During this time he was falling more and more for Wren.
Ms. Collins wrote a wonderful and moving story that is not to be missed. It had me laughing, crying and everything in between. This story is filled with sexual chemistry, fun dialogue, and endearing characters. I highly recommend this book to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Unexpected fatherhood whisks Trigg off his feat in our latest trip to Blue Spruce Lodge! With a fast paced and entertaining read, Dani Collins takes us along for an adventure of a mouthy pre-teen trying to find her way when she’s faced with a new family that she doesn’t know. If you think she was snarky before, just wait! I enjoyed watching Wren and Trigg slowly start to let their guards down and fall for each other!
Wren Snow is ready to pull her hair out when it comes to the demon child her pre-teen niece has become recently. She’s tried raising her the best she can on her own, but she’s recently realized she had to admit defeat and take the new job at Blue Spruce Lodge in Montana so Skylar will have a chance to get to know her father. Nothing she’s been doing so far has been working … so throwing in a new dad can’t make it any worse … right?
Olympic gold medalist Trigg Johanssen was shocked to learn he had a daughter and that she’s being raised by her aunt, but he willingly steps back from competing and retires from his hectic snowboarding schedule in order to be around and get to know her. He and Wren start out butting heads a bit, but once they calm down and get to know each other a tad, they begin to enjoy each other’s company even more than they should! When the lodge is threatened and a marriage of convenience is necessary to hold on to Skylar’s future, the tides just might turn in favor of forever!
This is the third book in this series and while this book can be read as a stand alone it really is best read as a series to understand the issues in the past to know what is happening in this book.Wren and Sky have come to live and work at Blue Spruce Lodge in order for Sky to get to know the father she had no idea was around. And in all fairness, he had no idea she was in this world either. Trigg was an Olympic snowboarder who had retired to run the lodge and now finds out that he has a 12 year old rather upset tween on his hands. Oh and the mother is dead and she has been left in the hands of her Aunt whom he is attracted too.
This book for me was confusing in parts and slow but it was well worth reading past those times. Wren and Trigg have their chemistry and the Father Daughter push and pull between Sky and Trigg is good reading. Then we have the issues of the lodge itself. Author Dani Collins pens a really good book that is do recommend
Wren can’t take it anymore her nieces needs her dad and she is ready to finally make them happen. Can she do whats best for both of them or will introducing them be a mistake from all sides? Trigg can’t believe the past is finally catching up with him. When he finds out he has a daughter he has no choice but to take it in stride even though everyone thinks he can’t be tamed he’s willing to try and put her first. Can he get to know his daughter or will it just be too much time lost between them?
I really enjoyed this book, I am not sure if this the final book in the series but I will be honest I hope not I have really enjoyed this group of “friends”. I love coming and reading about Haven Montana and the fun characters and what they have been up too. I loved how the author included Sky in a big way in this book so it wasn’t just about Wren and Trigg’s story but you got to read about how Skylar was effected and her thoughts which I think added a whole different element to the story overall. I really loved how we got to catch up with Rolf, Glory, Nate, and Ilke. I can’t really think of anything I didn’t like this book just seemed to flow which made it really hard to put down. This book does have adult language and situations, but if that does not bother you grab this book and this series it’s so good you can’t go wrong. Like I said I can’t wait for more.
I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion
In Too Deep by Dani Collins
Wren Snow and Trigg Johansson teach each other to love as they come together to let Trigg get to know his daughter Skylar who was a result of a teenage encounter with Wrens sister Mandy. Mandy wanted Wren to raise Skylar and when Skylar decides it is time to meet her dad and family they move to Blue Spruce Lodge where Wren gets the job as manager while Trigg and his brother Rolf are building a snow mountain for skiing and snowboarding. There are twist and turns throughout this book that just keeps your attention. I really enjoyed and would recommend to anyone looking for a good book to read.
This is the third in the Blue Spruce series, but can be read as a standalone (I have not read the first two books and had no problem jumping into the series). Wren Snow has been raising her niece, Skylar since she was 14. Her Sister Mandy lost her virginity and got knocked by Trigg Johansson when she was 17 and Trigg was 16. She called Trigg about the pregnancy, but led him to believe that she was having an abortion. She couldn’t go through with the abortion and chose to take care of the child on her own. Mandy was killed when Sklar was two, and 14 year old Wren begged her abusive and neglectful parent to let her take care of her niece. Fast forward ten years and Sklar is a hormonal 12 year old who is acting out and wants to meet her father. Wren secures a job at the lodge and let’s Trigg know about his daughter. This is told from three points of view, Wren, Trigg and Sklar. These characters were hard to warm up to in the beginning due to the anger and guilt driving each of them. But as the story develops, you care about more about them. I loved the character development, the pacing of the plot and the right level of angst. This was my first book by this author, and I will definitely be reading the first two books in the series. I was provided an ARC of this book by NetGalley for my honest review.