Best-selling author Kelly Collins welcomes you back to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where anything can happen if you just open your heart and mind.Pop star Samantha White walks off the stage and disappears into a crowd of cheering fans. After ten years as the music sensation known as Indigo, she needs to figure out who she really is.With her manager pressuring her to sign a new contract, … new contract, Samantha runs to the only place she remembers with fondness—Aspen Cove—a small town that embraced twelve-year-old Samantha when she and her mother finally left her abusive father.
She’s sure a few weeks of peace in a secluded cabin will be exactly what she needs to figure out where to go from here. But when Dalton Black storms into her life, Samantha realizes she may not get the clarity and calm she’s seeking. If she plays her cards right, she’ll get something better—love.
Dalton Black doesn’t ask for much. But then, he knows most people would say he doesn’t deserve much—not after spending six years in prison for killing a man. He’s carved out a quiet life in Aspen Cove where he knows who is friend and who is foe. Just when he’s accepted his life will be a string of meaningless relationships, he meets Samantha White and everything changes.
Can a famous singer find her forever with an ex-convict? Or will the secrets they keep tear them apart? Find out in One Hundred Wishes.
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I thoroughly enjoyed ‘One Hundred Wishes’ brought to life by Logan McAllister. Dalton & Samantha’s story was one I never saw coming. At the same time they are perfect together. There is a strong emphasis on abuse in this story. Something both Samantha & Dalton have in common. I appreciate this as it is a problem too often hidden, ignored or thought deserved. Kudos to Ms. Collins for including it here.
I was given a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
Audiobook Review: One Hundred Wishes (An Aspen Cove Romance Book 3) by Kelly Collins (Author), Logan McAllister (Narrator)
Aspen Cove is the place where hearts dare to dream and souls go to heal. A less than ideal life has brought two strangers to a crossroads. As a youth, Samantha White dreamed of something better. Caught in a life filled with heartache and poverty, she wanted to escape. Now an adult Samantha seems to have it all. A glamorous career, a ton of money and an unmatched celebrity. From the outside, she’s living the dream, but inwardly she’s falling apart. It seems she can never stop running. Going incognito is the best way to find peace, until a past she wanted to outrun starts to feel like a perfect fit. Dalton is the dream she never hoped to have and refuses to live without. What happens when the present she left behind, proves a stumbling block to the future she’s just beginning. Collins begins and ends with emotion. One Hundred Wishes puts it’s best heart forward and step right into the soul. McAllister made a breathing entity out of an already breathtaking journey. Beautiful.
I love Aspen Cove! There’s not much I demand from a book: entertain me and make me feel. This very successfully did both. Dalton is one of the residents I’ve been wanting to see get his story since the very first book. I didn’t know what I wanted that story to look like, I just knew I needed to read it. This was perfect. There were sweet and silly moments with the other residents of Aspen Cove, blazing passionate times with Dalton and Samantha together, and scenes of heartrending agony that left me in tears. It was a bit of an emotional roller-coaster, but it made me laugh and it made me feel. Job well done.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
I have read all of the Aspen Cove books and this was another good one. Each book stands alone but there are inter-connected characters so I recommend reading the other books first so you have a real connection to the characters and the town. Samantha White is a burned out pop singer named Indigo. She has been living in the public light for the past decade and she is beat. She has a plan to take a break from the limelight and hide out in the small town of Aspen Cove from her management team. She hasn’t been back her since she was a young teen and she had fond memories of the town. Dalton Black has lived in Aspen Cove his whole life. There a good memories here for him but a lot of bad ones too. He mistakes Samantha for an intruder in the previously unoccupied cabin next door. They have an instant connection albeit a rocky one. One Hundred Wishes is a story about having hopes and dreams but burying them because it hurts too much to think about something that you don’t think that you’re ever going to have. I really wanted Samantha and Dalton to get the HEA that they both deserve no matter how many obstacles came to block their path. One Hundred Wishes is told from dual POV and loaded with humor, angst, fun, heat and ultimately love. I highly recommend One Hundred Wishes to anyone that loves a good HEA and small town romance. I received a review copy and this is my freely given, honest opinion.
My Rating:
4.5
Favorite Quotes:
If you’re talking ice cream I’ve got Breakfast in Bed which is maple ice cream with donut pieces and glazed bacon. Lickin’ Lizard, which is vanilla ice cream and gummy worms, and Unicorn Poop which is basically rocky road with the addition of Pop Rocks.
“You saved me. Doc can deal with that case of hemorrhoids by himself. No one should see that before lunch.” Sage opened her purse and took out candy bar after candy bar. She picked up the peanut butter cups and handed them to Samantha. “These are particularly helpful in a time of crisis.”
I can understand your need to lie. I mean, she’s a hundred pounds soaking wet. Not sure my ego could take that beating either. I get why you have to invent a story. Tall tales compensate for your little wiener.
He was a man of simple tastes, but he made jeans and a black T-shirt look better than an Armani suit.
My Review:
The latest installment of this engaging and entertaining series provided generous portions of steam, humor, and endearing characters who continue to hold my attention and interest. Samantha White needed a vacation and felt she had to escape by fleeing from her agent and controlling manager to get one. She had planned to lay low and hide out at a cabin in a tiny town she remembered fondly from her childhood. One of the first people she ran into was the sexy Dalton Black, her first childhood crush at the age of twelve who was now her new neighbor. Swoon, I’d like to find a handsome man living next door while I was on vacation… a man who could cook in every room and spark all manner of fire. Dalton was the perfect BBF and a big romantic teddy bear who said all the right things. I am already looking forward to the next installment and trying to guess which character will be the main feature.
What a beautiful story with beautiful characters. This series is perfect. For me, all the feels are there, the characters are perfect but flawed at the same time. In addition, I loved how, even though the H/h fell in love quickly, the author made their story seem slower. Both Dalton and Samantha had their own dark pasts which bonded them even more tightly together.
Aspen Cove in a small town that needs a lot of work. There are few stores and the pace of life is slow. All of the town’s citizens are content with the slower pace of their town. This group of residents are thoughtful, loyal, caring and generous despite having very little themselves, their hearts are big. As each book in the series is written, Aspen Cove grows in different aspects.
Samantha White is on the run from her pop star life. She has reached the point of mental and physical exhaustion. Samantha, with the help of her assistant, devise a plan of escape. The one place Samantha wants to escape to is the small town in Colorado that welcomed her and her mother many years ago. They only stayed a few months but the short time showed Samantha that Aspen Cove was the right place for her to go. Of course, when she arrives, there have been many changes to the town over the 12 years she was away. But one thing that remained, she realized, was her crush on town resident Dalton Black.
I won’t give their story away. I can tell you there are some angst and suspense. Also, there are some pretty tense moments in addition to a bit of danger. The chemistry between Samantha and Dalton is scorching. I met Dalton Black in the first book of the series. Then, I thought he was portrayed as a tough guy. I wouldn’t go so far as to say Dalton was a bad boy, but he is a man you definitely don’t want to mess with. I felt the relationship between Sam and Dalton to be believable and I was beyond satisfied to see them find their happily-ever-after.
All the books in the series can be read as a standalone however, I recommend you start with the first book, One Hundred Reasons. At last check, book 14 was just released so you can surmise what I’m currently binge reading right now, lol.
This is my honest and unbiased review and I thank you for taking the time to read it. 🙂
This is a wonderful series! Somehow, I missed this book as I read all the One Hundred books so I went back to read about Dalton. He is a powerful character and I wondered how his life fit into Aspen Cove. Samantha became an important part of his future; the story-line was intense and romantic. I highly recommend this series as well as the other books written by this author.
Too many steamy parts for me.
This book is EXCELLENT! A definite must read/listen to book! This book is EXCELLENT! A definite must read/listen to book! Wonderful characters and a great storyline! Narration is great also!
I listened to the Audiobook. Once again, the narration was well done. This is the third book in the series. I read the first one and listened to the audio version of books 2 and 3. I have found that these are good stories whether you read them or listen to them.
I imagine they can be read as standalones, but I think they are better read in order. In this book, two unlikely people end up finding love. Both Dalton and Samantha feel a little damaged and a little hopeless. Because of their pasts, they recognize a kindred spirit in one another.
I like the whole small town atmosphere, support of friends and family, and sense of community. There was very little angst in the story. Some things I expected to happen , which would have increased the angst factor, never did happen. There was also some suspense involved did to both Dalton and Sam having secrets that they were initially unwilling to share.
Ultimately unexpected occurrences caused some changes in Aspen Cove, but those situations forced Dalton and Samantha to realize their HEA. A sweet, sexy, small town romance.
I voluntarily listened to and reviewed the Audiobook received from the author.
Samantha, famous pop star is back is Aspen Cove. . She needs to hide for a while and figure her life out. Damton is trying to rebuild his life afyer six years in prison. He killed a man defendingan abuses woman. Can tehy find love and happiness even with their past looming above? THE audiobook is great
This talented author gives us another touching story in this enchanting series.
We have met Dalton Black in previous stories and this time, he his story.
Dalton spent six years in prison for killing a man that was being abusive to a woman. Now he is a chef at the local cafe. One he co-owns with with his mom. A sweet man and everyone’s friend.
Samantha White has come to Aspen Cove to escape the paparazzi and pressures of being a famous singer.
She gets a chance of being herself in this town and with Dalton. A relationship begins between these two, neither revealing their secrets.
But what happens when those secrets are out in the open? Can they handle their different lives? Will Dalton be condemned by the press?
Will they find their HEA?
Another winner in this series. Can’t wait to read/listen to the next book in the series.
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One Hundred Wishes
An Aspen Cove Romance, Book 3
By: Kelly Collins
Narrated by: Logan McAllister
I am so happy to visit Aspen Cove again. I am loving this series, each book is well written and has it’s own unique storylines and features a different character. They are enjoyable, entertaining and heartfelt. Aspen Cove is a small town with a tight knit community. It has suffered some economic hardships but the late Bea, a long time resident masterminded a plan to bring Aspen Cove back to it’s glory. She brought in a couple of newcomers to start up her defunct businesses, those characters, Sage and Katie, are books 1 & 2 stories. This book is Dalton’s story, he appears in those books and I was thrilled to see that he gets his own book. I really like Dalton, he is a good person who found himself in a bad situation that forever changed his life. He is the chef at the town’s diner, while this is not his dream job he is settled with it and just wants to life a quiet life. All things change when a new neighbor moves in to the cottage next door. Samantha White is unhappy and needs a break from her pop star life, her plans to get away were two years in the making. She bought a cottage in the small town she spent some time in years ago with her Mom. She hoped to hide out there, not attract paparazzi or fans. I loved how Dalton and Samantha first met and the chemistry between them from the start. Dalton does not recognize her or knows of her fame. Because her stay is temporary they decide to not share their past. These two are great for each other. I liked how she became friends with Katie and the others in their circle took to Samantha right away. Also liked how the town came to help too, loved those bees. Kelly Collins created another wonderful story here, there is drama, some laughs, angst, twists and great romance. Thank you for another great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride. I am looking forward to more greatness happening in Aspen Cove.
I listened to the Audible edition, Logan Mcallister is a talented narrator, he continues to bring these characters and their stories to life. He performs the voices of all the characters, gives each their own distinct sound making it easy to follow them throughout. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen
Another terrific story in the Aspen Cove Romance series. I absolutely loved the way Samantha and Dalton meet! Talk about getting off on the wrong foot! LOL! Things could only go up from there.
I felt sorry for Samantha. She was so young and naive when she signed those contracts and didn’t realize she was giving her soul to the devil. Dalton was wronged by the justice system and should have never gone to jail. Together these two broken souls find the missing pieces to become whole again.
I had a problem with Todd not being arrested and held responsible for his crimes. His next victim might not be so lucky. I didn’t particularly like Dave not being arrested when he first came on the scene but I could understand it. He didn’t appear to be dangerous and he was used to Samantha doing exactly what he told her to do.
I thoroughly enjoyed One Hundred Wishes and encourage you to read the entire series.
I loved the chemistry and connection between Dalton and Samantha and how even though they come from different worlds they are perfect for each other. Even though this was my first book from this series I wasn’t lost, but I will be getting book 1 and 2 because One Hundred Wishes made me want to find out more about Aspen Cove. Kelly Collins writes unique stories with well developed characters that bring out all the emotions and I look forward to reading anything she writes!
This is the third time I had the pleasure to visit Aspen Cove through a wonderfully crafted story by Kelly Collins.
Just like the previous two this book too is woven through with romance, love but first and foremost with the feeling of belonging to a community where nobody is ever left abandoned.
I have to say that is one of the things I like best about this series. I love the idea of a town where the residents show at every turn they care about others. It doesn’t matter how much money they have in the bank, whether they grew up there or just arrived seeking a new purpose or direction. All that matters is they care and they take actions to show it whatever small those actions might be.
Reading about how Samantha has been used (and could say abused) by her own manager and record label made me think about the other side of the coin the fans and bystanders may never know. This is certainly an aspect of stardom which easily could become an unbearable burden that eats an artist’s soul. Add the constant and not too kind presence of paparazzi and the mostly malicious twists and half truths on any story they got wind of and anyone can understand why Samantha needed a break.
Dalton is also the target and victim of the public opinion though for a completely different reason. He is a convicted murderer – and that statement is the judgement in itself. At least for those who couldn’t bother with getting all the facts. I understand why it was easier for Dalton to settle in a quiet existence instead of always explaining things to people who doesn’t matter in the end and will only misjudge you anyways.
I liked both characters. What started as a no-strings-fling quickly changed to more for both of them. But with feeling more came more questions they had to work out. A few impasse and glitch in the road caused by deciding for the other not with them. But at the end they navigated those just fine.
Samantha found who she wanted to be and she became more determined about what her own future will look like both professionally and in private.
Dalton had a long way to go from thinking he doesn’t have any chance to find love and have family to accepting Samantha’s love and that he deserves to have a happy life with the woman he loves with everything he is.
Lovely heartwarming romance I can only recommend.
The third book in the Aspen Cove series, One Hundred Wishes does not disappoint! Abusive relationships come in many forms, and Samantha has had more than her fair share of controlling, abusive men in her life. She orchestrated a carefully planned escape and returns to Aspen Cove, where she was the happiest in her difficult childhood. Living right next door to her is the boy she used to see on the school bus, but he has his own shadow that he is living under. Samantha and Dalton have an instant and easy connection, so different to what she has experienced up to that point in her life. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end and it takes strength of character and commitment to their relationship to break through the storm that is whipped up around them. Having previously met Dalton in prior books in this series, I really enjoyed reading his story. He was a broken man who once more came to life when he met Samantha. The book is well written with an interesting plot and deals with issues people don’t like talking about. However, despite the seriousness of the subject matter, there were a number of laugh out loud moments. The dialogue was generally witty and there was plenty of humour in the descriptive passages, which added to my enjoyment of the book. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Samantha and Dalton’s story is one of second chances. Everyone has a past and hopes they can overcome it and be better for it. This is that story.
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