Finding the One: A River Rain Novel by Kristen Ashley <— IT. IS. LIVE!!! THEY KNEW EACH OTHER AS KIDS & NOW HE’S A RUGBY PLAYER & THEY’VE BOTH BEEN BETRAYED IN LOVE…
Make sure to check out the interview video below!! Jillian from Blue Box Press says:
✨ Join us for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley and Blue Box Press co-owner Jillian Stein as they celebrate the release of Kristen’s brand-new book, FINDING THE ONE!
Kristen shares the inspiration behind her latest story, gives fans a peek into her creative process, and talks about what’s next in her world of unforgettable characters and sweeping romances. Jillian Stein joins in to discuss the journey of bringing Kristen’s vision to readers everywhere through Blue Box Press.
📚 Don’t miss this chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories, bookish insights, and a heartfelt celebration of Kristen Ashley’s newest release.
So what’s it about?
Their parents being family friends, American/English aristocrat, Blake Sharp, and Scottish playboy Alasdair Wallace were thrust together all through their childhoods. Blake thought Dair was a filthy, obnoxious, little boy bully. Dair thought Blake was a spoiled, prissy wee miss.
Then Blake grew up to be a beautiful, loving woman who took care of everyone and made amazing pistachio muffins. And Dair grew up to be a protective, fun-loving, hard-living professional rugby player.
In the meantime, they’d both been deeply betrayed by lovers.
When their paths cross again, Blake is still reeling from her fiancé’s treachery and what she learned about herself during it. Dair thinks he’s recovered from a marriage to a woman who was not at all what she seemed, and now he’s smitten by the woman Blake has become. So smitten, he has every intention of exploring what they can grow to be together. But their combined family history is filled with secrets and lies. Secrets and lies that explode in their faces.
And while they deal with that, ghosts from the past rise up and threaten to haunt their future. Is what they built together strong enough to hold true? Or will their personal demons tear them apart?
Reviews for Finding the One:
“Love Blake and Dair together. Lots of explosive chemistry. Terrific dialogue and plot. Of course it was great seeing other characters from earlier novels too.” ~ 5 Stars, May, Netgalley Reviewer
“… A fast paced, complex, exquisitely written book. I fell hook, line and sinker for characters and storyline. Their story made me do a re-read of the whole series. I recommend the book and the series, 5+ stars.” ~ 5 stars, KD, Netgalley Reviewer
“I was actually crying in parts of this book, thank you KA for making me feel feelings. I really enjoyed this one and seeing a former villain get an HEA.” ~ 5 stars, Amanda, Netgalley Reviewer
“Finding the One has that classic KA vibe: a strong, relatable heroine, a hot alpha male with a soft side, and a community of side characters you kind of wish were your real-life friends.” ~ 5 stars, Jade, Netgalley Reviewer
Excerpt:
“Blake?” Chloe called.
I got out of my head and into the conversation.
“You sure you’re okay?” she asked, not hiding she was scrutinizing me.
“I’ve just got a checklist on my mind,” I lied again.
“If you need any help…” she offered, not for the first time.
“You’ve been really great with hooking me up with vendors in Prescott already,” I told her.
“And everything is set. I’m just fretting. It’ll all be fine.”
“You know you can ask me. Or Mom. Or Nora. Mika. Gal or Katie,” she stressed (yes,
again).
I nodded. “I know. We’ll go over everything at the meeting in the morning, just in case I’m
not around to see to something.”
She glanced over at Dair then came back to me.
“He’s very good looking,” she noted.
“He’s not my type,” I decreed. Then foolishly continued, “As the saying goes, football is a
gentleman's game played by hooligans, and rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen. But
unlike other gentlemen who play that game, Dair doesn’t leave the hooligan on the pitch.”
Chloe appeared bewildered, and she explained it. “Your mom said you two were an item.”
What?
Oh my God!
Why would she say that?
“I worried you guys were fighting,” Chloe went on. “You’ve barely said anything to him.”
“That’s because he, nor his family, were invited tonight,” I informed her. “Davina is okay,
though she never had much use for me. But Dair has always been an asshole and that hasn’t
changed, case in point, our most recent conversation.”
“He sure can’t take his eyes off you for someone who’s just been an asshole to you.”
I felt frisson tingle down my spine.
Okay.
What was that?
Resolutely, I shook it off.
➔➔ Here’s the series reading order.
“…Kristen shares the inspiration behind her latest story, gives fans a peek into her creative process, and talks about what’s next in her world of unforgettable characters and sweeping romances. Jillian Stein joins in to discuss the journey of bringing Kristen’s vision to readers everywhere through Blue Box Press.
📚 Don’t miss this chance to hear behind-the-scenes stories, bookish insights, and a heartfelt celebration of Kristen Ashley’s newest release.”
KRISTEN ASHLEY’S LATEST!!!
Finding the One: A River Rain Novel
KRISTEN ASHLEY’S LATEST!!! HE’S A RUGBY PLAYER…
“...Their parents being family friends, American/English aristocrat, Blake Sharp, and Scottish playboy Alasdair Wallace were thrust together all through their childhoods. Blake thought Dair was a filthy, obnoxious, little boy bully. Dair thought Blake was a spoiled, prissy wee miss.
Then Blake grew up to be a beautiful, loving woman who took care of everyone and made amazing pistachio muffins. And Dair grew up to be a protective, fun-loving, hard-living professional rugby player.
In the meantime, they’d both been deeply betrayed by lovers. When their paths cross again, Blake is still reeling from her fiancé’s treachery and what she learned about herself during it. Dair thinks he’s recovered from a marriage to a woman who was not at all what she seemed, and now he’s smitten by the woman Blake has become...”
➔➔ Here’s the series reading order.
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From Book 1: The beginning of the binge-worthy, powerful, and heart-tugging saga from NYT bestseller Kristen Ashley.
Start the River Rain series with After the Climb, the story of Duncan and Imogen navigating their way back to each other, decades after a fierce betrayal. And introduce yourself to their families, who will have their stories told when River Rain continues.
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