Book One in The Maple Leaf Series
Lily Hinsdale spends her California days designing extravagant hotels for Utopia Resorts. Her nights are filled with the glitz and glamour of upscale parties. Until her grandmother dies and leaves Lily property in wretched Vermont. The woods mean only one thing to Lily—nightmares. When Utopia wants the land for development, Lily is forced to travel to a place … a place she’d rather forget.
Rick Stannard makes maple syrup and builds barns in the peace and quiet of picturesque Vermont. Noisy New York City nearly killed him a few years back, and now he lives a calm, simple life with his coyote, Poe, and his beloved book collection. It’s the only way he’s guaranteed to wake up each morning.
When Lily marches her expensive boots onto Rick’s land and proposes turning it into a mega resort, the serenity of the woods is shattered. Lily always closes a deal. Rick never intends to sell. They’ll need to compromise, or someone else will do it for them. Someone who is not afraid of the woods or the city.
Or spilling a little blood.
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Unexpected twists and turns. Enjoyed reading this book, didn’t want to put it down.
Set reality aside and just go with it. Why did he run to the woods… why did she run away from them. Wow! that is some boss. Now I want maple syrup.
Quick easy read. Characters draw you in. Cute story.
I liked the characters because they acted Iike adults. There was no guessing who thought what. No giant misunderstandings. They actually talked to each other.
The story was sweet and satisfying. A nice afternoon read.
I loved this book, and I think you will too! (And it’s free!) <3 You'll fall in love with the characters and the peaceful small town setting.
I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for more in the series. I am from New England and appreciate the love of Vermont and maple syrup.
The title sucked me in! Such clever writing — I chuckled aloud more times than I can count. Great contemporary romance set in the woods of Vermont. There are protagonists working together to get over their fears, satisfying character arcs, and a variety of pancakes. WARNING: Don’t read while hungry.
Very entertaining. Informative, learned a lot about maple syrup. Easy read but didn’t want to put it down. If looking for a lighter side this is perfect.
Mickey
Although you often know the outcome when reading a book, this one had some unusual twists and turns that kept it exciting.
Sweet unexpected coupling…
This was a great read. I enjoyed the relationship with Rick and his cousins; those girls help make the story worth it.
I did not care for this book. The couple had lust in common. Too much time describing their sexual activity. Two people with nothing in common but sex is not my idea of an interesting read.
It captured me from beginning to end.
Although the trajectory of the story was sort of projected from the beginning, I enjoyed the characters and their development. Funny, entertaining and would be a great beach-read.
A great book to read curled up on the couch next to the fireplace.
When I first read about Lily I was thinking I really didn’t like her very much! The development of the characters certainly changed my mind!! A good read on a cold or rainy day!
Easy read and enjoyable!
It held my interest and I enjoyed reading it.
A totally enjoyable read! I loved it!
This was a definite favorite of mine Love the twists and turns of the story and that there was a lot of plot along with the romance. The ending was unexpected and exciting! Will read this one again!