“Love was the enemy. But when she looked at Mason, she didn’t feel threatened, she felt hopeful.”Barely hanging on after narrowly escaping an abusive relationship, Cassie Alan is running dangerously low on funds. After her job hunt comes up empty, she wishes for a miracle, only for the skies to turn black and dump on her. That pretty much sums up her life. But then he shows up. With the promise … the promise of a warm truck and a list of people who would vouch he’s not a serial killer, Cassie accepts the ride. What she doesn’t expect is for her entire life to change when she steps into the old truck.
New business owner Mason Hayes has a very strict rule: Do not mix business and pleasure. Until he hires the beautiful rain-soaked girl he rescued on the side of the road and finds it impossible to resist her. With each innocent touch and passion fueled gaze, his desires only grow. Afraid to scare her away and determined to gain Cassie’s trust, Mason gives Cassie complete control over the pace of their budding relationship.
As Cassie slowly opens up, revealing her dark past and shameful secrets, Mason sees beyond the scars to the strong fighter she really is. But when the past she ran away from threatens their happily ever after, will Cassie find the strength Mason sees in her to fight back?
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Another winner!
Mason and Cassie are terrific characters. Mason is one of those guys you’d be happy to know in real life – just a really nice guy. All wrapped up in a sexy package of course! You’ll cheer for Cassie as she is learning to be strong and brave. Great story!
Well-Done Book Puts the Spotlight on the Effects of Partner Abuse
What a heartfelt and beautifully written book! I had chosen this as my mealtime reading, and I kept prolonging dinner and breakfast to keep reading the book! The author tackles a difficult subject in this book, partner abuse. The heroine was able to get away from her abusive long-time boyfriend and is essentially hiding out, trying to eke out an existence while she hopes her ex forgets about her. The author did a good job showing the emotional and psychological difficulties that someone who has lived through a long-term abusive relationship could have. And our hero is the perfect man to know how to handle a woman with such problems with dignity and respect; he is sweet and utterly swoon-worthy. The book brought me to tears several times, which I don’t mind as I do like and appreciate a book that can provoke an emotional response. I did think that the ending wrapped up a little too quickly. I would have loved to have seen a victory lap of sorts. This couple earned it. And I do certainly question how the climax of the book could come about. ****spoiler start**** How could he have known where she was and slip in her house within that very small pocket of time while the hero was gone? ****spoiler end**** Other than those issues, I thought the book was wonderfully well done.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Cassie is on the run from an abusive relationship. She’s keeping a low profile, taking small jobs, and then moves on.. Until she came to Red Maple Falls. There she met Mason. Their relationship develops, but will her abusive past come between them?
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This book was such an enjoyable read with the great character and storyline development! Cassie and Mason was so engaging that I was totally enthralled throughout the entire book!
Mason begins to fall in love with Cassie when he sees her in the rain. He can see past the wounded, abused woman to the beautiful person she truly is. I love this series with well-written characters, the Hayes family and the warm people who live in the small town of Red Maple Falls. I loved this book so much I purchased the box sets so I could binge read the whole series!
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Book three in the A Red Maple Falls Novel series a well written story with a very good storyline. It almost felt like you where there watching the story happen. Cassie Alan is running from her past and ends up in Red Maple Falls where she meets new business owner Mason Hayes, he hires her to work for him. This story has suspense, drama, danger, a very evil ex, and romance. I enjoyed seeing this story come together. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cassie is on the run from her abusive ex Dylan when she runs into Mason while she is walking in the rain and he picks her up. Mason is on the verge to opening his own brewery and needs someone on the taps and Cassie just so happens to have experience and needs a job so he hires her. They are attracted to each other but she is still shaken but the brutal attack by Dylan so Mason keeps his distance while letting her know that he cares. This is a really sweet romance with some very funny family members and Mason is so sweet on loving to her. Loved it!
Mason and Cassie will have your emotions all over the place with this story. Cassie has finally left her abusive ex. When she is out looking for a job it looks as if everything is against her including the weather. Mason comes upon her walking in a down pour and offers her a ride. After hearing her story, he gives her a job and their journey begins. It will be one of with many twists and turns and as Mason finally gets to the heart of Cassie, it will take everything within him to keep his inner beast at rest when he comes face to face with her tormentor. This story draws you in and have you empathizing with Cassie and pulling for her and Mason to get their happily ever after. I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this story for an honest review.
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Moments with Mason
A Red Maple Falls Novel, Book 3
By: Theresa Paolo
Narrated by: Krista Nicely
Theresa Paolo is making me want to move to Red Maple Falls. The people are so wonderful, the small town feel, and the incredible families just make the stories flow. This time, we focus on Mason. He is opening a brewery with his own recipes and is need of a waitress. Good thing Sarah shows up in need of a job! Mason finds her, dirty, hungry and wet, and he takes her in. But will she be safe? These two are quite the pair. They have definite chemistry and enjoy the same things. But there are some obstacles to overcome. Cassie has a past causing her to look over her shoulder and makes her leery of trusting anyone. Mason is focused on his new bar and doesn’t mix business with pleasure. Where will it leave them? Ask Mason’s grandmother! This family filled, warm and loving story will make your heart break and put it back together! It’s got it all, the banter, the meddling, the love, the passion, the frustration and did I mention the love? I am loving this series and getting to know the Hayes family. It’s a blast!
Krista Nicely continues her narration of this series. She is their voices, and keeps them all consistent between books. With so many crossover characters, it’s a pleasure to be able to know who is talking. I am enjoying her performances.
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I’d been waiting on Mason’s book ever since I stepped into Maple Falls with Matt and Shay, and he did not disappoint! But even better than that, I was so surprised with Cassie, and she quickly became my favorite character from the series. Cassie was a woman who is strong and genuine, and when Mason said all of those things to her and about her, I was nodding right along with him. And she had no clue either, which made her even more endearing. I think she’s a great lead, especially for women who’ve been in her situation.
I enjoyed the balance of the two characters, and it was their chemistry and the slow build that kept me turning the pages, aching for more. Loved this addition to the series and I can’t wait to read the next!