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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Adventurous Love by Lea Coll {a review}

Adventurous Love by Lea Coll is now live! Adventurous Love is an all new small town romance by author Lea Coll, set in her Mountain Haven Series. And oh if this book ever isn't appropriately titled!

Let's return to Telluride shall we?

In Adventurous Love we catch up with Henry Rigby. He is Gray's best friend, and these two are like brothers. So when Gray and Elle ask him to help out with their upcoming wedding, he naturally says yes. Enter Kelsey. She is Elle's childhood friend, and has been asked to be the Maid of Honor at the wedding. Kelsey cannot turn down the opportunity, and is excited to experience everything that Telluride has to offer during her two week stay. Shortly after arriving, Elle asks Kelsey if she'll work with Henry to make sure things go smoothly for the big day. As if Elle even needed to ask! Kelsey is looking forward to her time off from work, spending time with her friend, and exploring this community. There just happens to be some down time for Henry and Kelsey, so Henry decides to show Kelsey around and take her on some adventures. After all he is considering adding these services to the resort, so why not try it out with her?

I loved this story. I loved the forced proximity. I loved the instalove aspect. I loved the grand gesture after the big dramatic moments. And of course, I loved the happily ever after. Then there's all the adventures that Henry and Kelsey went on. SO MUCH FUN! So many memories were made, and I really think it helped our characters to bond. My favorite though might have been the snowball fight. These two are certainly competitive! Which makes reading their adventures so much more enjoyable. While reading Adventurous Love, I was a bit distracted by Piper Rigby. Every time she made an appearance (which wasn't often), or was talked about, I found myself wondering what her story was. Why is Piper the way she is? What is it that is affecting her so much that she's withdrawing from her family, and comes across as a bit standoff-ish? Yes, Kelsey nailed a few things on the head when she was explaining her viewpoint to Henry, but there's more. I can feel it. THANKFULLY Lea Coll tells me that Piper's story is next! So my answers are coming!

If you are looking for a small town, instalove story with some forced proximity, then go read Adventurous Love. I think you'll enjoy it. I know I did. It also has me curious about Telluride. Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts. I appreciate you stopping by. Happy reading.

Laura

~Kelsey~
I don't do small town, country living. The hustle and bustle of New York pumps through my veins. Still, when a dear friend invited me to stand up in her wedding, I decided to embrace all Colorado had to offer. I was expecting mountainous terrain and outdoor adventures. Instead, I found myself face to face with the ruggedly handsome Henry Rigby—a lumberjack fantasy come to life. It was supposed to be a short trip. Yet the time we spent together made New York seem farther and farther away...

~Henry~
As best man, I promised the groom I would show Kelsey a good time. I considered her one of my groomsmen responsibilities... until I saw her. Far from the high-maintenance New Yorker I expected, she was working that alluring girl next door look. Still, I had sworn off commitment and she had major trust issues. Feelings shouldn't have factored into our time together. But, the vulnerability beneath her steadfast independence called to me. And, for the first time in a long time, I found myself regretting I couldn't offer her the commitment she deserved.

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Meet Lea Coll

Lea Coll worked as a trial attorney for over ten years. Now she stays home with her three children, plotting stories while fetching snacks and running them back and forth to activities. She enjoys the freedom of writing romance after years of legal writing.

She currently resides in Maryland with her family.

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Thank you to Lea Coll, and Grey's Promotions, for providing me with an advanced copy of Adventurous Love.

Friday, August 27, 2021

Adventurous Love's cover has just been revealed!

Lea Coll has revealed the cover for Adventurous Love! This is the second book in the Mountain Haven series, and if you're a fan of opposites attract and/or small town romances, then add Adventurous Love to your to be read list!

Adventurous Love is releasing on October 5, 2021.

Cover Designer: Kari March Designs

~Kelsey~
I don't do small town, country living. The hustle and bustle of New York pumps through my veins. Still, when a dear friend invited me to stand up in her wedding, I decided to embrace all Colorado had to offer. I was expecting mountainous terrain and outdoor adventures. Instead, I found myself face to face with the ruggedly handsome Henry Rigby--a lumberjack fantasy come to life. It was supposed to be a short trip. Yet the time we spent together made New York seem farther and farther away...

~Henry~
As best man, I promised the groom I would show Kelsey a good time. I considered her one of my groomsmen responsibilities... until I saw her. Far from the high-maintenance New Yorker I expected, she was working that alluring girl next door look. Still, I had sworn off commitment and she had major trust issues. Feelings shouldn't have factored into our time together. But, the vulnerability beneath her steadfast independence called to me. And, for the first time in a long time, I found myself regretting I couldn't offer her the commitment she deserved.

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and

add Adventurous Love to your Goodreads TBR!

Meet Lea Coll

She currently resides in Maryland with her family.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Infamous Love {a review}

Infamous Love by Lea Coll is now live! This is the first book in Lea's new Mountain Haven series, and it is such a good read. If you're looking for a romance book set in Telluride, then look no further than Infamous Love. Also, if the grumpy/sunshine trope is a preferred read for you, then again, go read Infamous Love.

Elle is a former reality tv show personality and she is trying to start over. She doesn't want to do the show any longer, and she definitely isn't interested in any spin-offs. Elle just wants to open her barber shop, and live her life away from the cameras, the gossip, and the fans. So why not escape to Telluride? She's been there before, it makes her happy, and she's found the perfect spot for her shop. Upon arriving in Telluride, Elle adopts an adorable little puppy. When she takes the dog to the vet, she meets Gray. Or rather she meets him for the second time. They had a little run in a few months ago, but she's sure he doesn't remember her. Gray moved to town for college, and after graduating he decided to stay put. Or at least for now. That all depends on if people find out about his past. If that ever gets revealed, then he's leaving town. Or so he believes. That is until he meets Elle. There is a spark between the two that cannot be denied. Gray's boss is talking about selling the business to him, but he wants Gray to prove that he's willing to stick around. What does that mean? Better communication with the human clients, participating in the community, and setting down roots. Gray isn't too sure about that, but again, Elle might just convince him to do all of it.

I haven't read a lot of the grumpy/sunshine trope, but oh my word how I enjoyed it! From the setting, to the characters, to the story, it was all so good. Both of them were hiding things, and I was just waiting for the moment of the big reveal. I figured that Elle's reveal would happen about the way that it did. I honestly expected it to be a bit more grand in the reveal, so that surprised me a bit. Same for Gray's though. In my head I had his reveal built up in a way, and I was expecting it to go a certain route. But again it didn't. Which is fine. The big dramatic moment doesn't need to be over the top, it just needs to be, well, dramatic. That tension needs to be there, and it definitely was. Our couple had to work through it, and see if they could come out the other side. Now if you know me at all, you know I tend to stick to the stories with HEAs, and you'll get that with Infamous Love. So that's no spoiler. Our couple was able to find their way back to each other, with a little help. I found myself not wanting to put Infamous Love down, and I cannot wait to find out who the next book in the series will be about.

Loved the book. I recommend the book. And I want to check out more books by Lea Coll. Oh, and there is a prequel for Infamous Love! Escape to Love is the title of the prequel, and I know that on Amazon it is currently* a free download. I'm assuming it is on the other retailers (listed below) as well.

Thank you for reading my thoughts,

Laura

*Escape to Love is a freebie as of July 13, 2021. I don't know if/when that will change.

Elle
Move away. Dye my hair. Change my name. Fly under the radar.

That's my plan to keep the public from recognizing me. I just want to be the new business owner of an old-fashioned barber shop, the ultimate man cave. But all anyone seems to remember is that I'm the bad girl on a popular reality show.

And when I meet the new sexy veterinarian, his gruff voice and grumpy manner get my blood pumping. His sweet way with animals makes me want to know everything about him.

For the first time in my life, cameras aren't broadcasting my every move. No producer is telling me what to say or do. No one's pushing me toward him.

This natural gravitation toward him is the realest thing I've ever felt.

But when my past collides with my present, everything comes crashing down around me.

I wish I could just hide, but I can't.

Gray
Escape my past. Keep my secrets buried. And secure the dream job.

That's my plan to change my life.
I'm living like I could pack up and leave at a moment's notice.
Now, my new boss won't sell me his practice unless I convince him I'm here to stay.

Fresh from LA, Elle Carmichael walks into my vet office with her puppy and plans for her business. With her sunny disposition and wide-eyed hope, she thinks she's a good fit for this town. As soon as her crazy business plan fails, she'll be gone.

Getting involved with her is the worst kind of trouble. It will only attract attention to my past, ruining my future.

I wish I could resist her, but I can't.