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  • Crushing on Kate

  • A Red Maple Falls Novel, Book 2
  • By: Theresa Paolo
  • Narrated by: Krista Nicely
  • Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Crushing on Kate

By: Theresa Paolo
Narrated by: Krista Nicely
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Summary

It was love at first sight until he opened his mouth.

Born and raised in the small town of Red Maple Falls, it's impossible for Kate Hayes to meet a guy she hasn't known since first grade. When she is approached by a ridiculously attractive, unfamiliar face during one of her glass blowing demonstrations, she can't help but get her hopes up. Until he opens his mouth.

Caleb James established his bike shop in the middle of nowhere to escape his past. When the owner of the adjoining business blocks his parking spots to put on her "arts and crafts hour" he has no choice but to shut her down. What he doesn't expect is the fresh-faced beauty who refuses to accommodate his requests. Nor does he expect for the small town to be filled with big personalities who feel the need to force their way into his life, refusing to leave him alone.

While Caleb continues to fight Kate, and tries to keep his distance, holding on to a vow he made to himself to never trust again, she tears down every wall he's ever built. Will the promise of a future with Kate be enough to break the promise of his past?

©2017 Theresa Paolo (P)2019 Theresa Paolo
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Enjoyable enemies to lover story

First, I like the cover- I think it's a beautiful cover that does a good job representing what the story is about and has a sweetness that I enjoy.

Now, to the story, this is a small town romance, an enemies to lovers book. Kate and Caleb are work neighbors and Caleb is new to the town. They have a contentious relationship most especially because Caleb starts off as a irritable mean person. He has a past that explains why he is how he is but while I like enemies to lovers stories, I thought that he took his anger out on Kate a little too much. With time, though, he became better and I liked their relationship. Their HEA was welcome and i liked their banter as they started to get into their groove. As always, the small town effect was wonderful with many fun, sweet characters supporting the main couple.

While I thought that Krista Nicely did a pretty good job narrating the story, I didn't think she differentiated between the male and female characters or even other characters very well. I think having two narrators, one male and one female would have been better. However, she did a good job with pacing and emotions so overall, I felt like the narration was enjoyable.

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Neighborly passion

As we return to this small town, we get to sneak in on Matt and Sadie from book one. They have found their happily ever after, now it’s time for Kate to find hers. Kate has been anxiously waiting to meet her new shop neighbor, but what she didn’t expect was the instant attraction and frustration towards him. They have their road to travel to find their happiness, but you will enjoy their passion as they travel it. Look forward to listening to more about this small community. As always Krista did an excellent job in bringing the story to life.
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Sweet romance

This is a lovely storyline with sweet characters with good intentions. A great feisty leading lady. Written well and a fantastic performance from Krista.
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Crushing on Kate

This was a great, well written story with really sweet characters. I enjoyed it a lot.
The narration by Krista Nicely was a wonderful performance.

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crashed into love

another great story from red maple falls. kate an caleb enemies on main street. their love hate comes to a head . next thing you know caleb isnt lonely.
great narrator,
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Kate & Caleb

In a small town, there are no secrets. Kate has been waiting to see who would take over the space next to her glass blowing store. When she meets good looking, sexy Caleb, you would think things would be looking up. But not with these two. The clash is strong and loud. Caleb is opening up a bike shop, and when he meets Kate, his is taken with her good looks until she begins to speak! These two are fun to listen to. The banter that goes back and forth is that enemies to lovers foreplay I love so much. And the whole town knows it...there are no secrets! But how long before these two know there is more than glass blowing and bicycles? and will they realize their growing feelings? As I get to know the characters, it's like coming home! Especially Kate's grandmother! What a hoot she is! It's a fun listen, with the hometown feel.

Krista Nicely is becoming the voice for Red Maple Falls and I am enjoying her voice. She is falling into characters with ease, even bringing back Matt & Sadie with the voices she used previously. She is making this small town a welcome place to visit.

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so very cute

I believe this may be my first book by this author. I will be looking for more stuff from her. Krista Nicely does the narration well, and it fits the story. it was a pretty cute, heart warming listen that kept me engaged for hours at a time.


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