Moose Falls, Alaska: Book 1
Publication Date: March 26, 2024
Don’t miss the first trip to Moose Falls, Alaska where a down-on-his-luck football player and a sassy restaurant owner find themselves going from enemies to lovers in this small-town romance — perfect for fans of Brenda Novak and Annie Rains!
A small-town restaurateur and a big city former football player go head-to-head in this heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance . . .
As the oldest of three brothers, former pro-football player Xavier Stone is no stranger to making tough calls. Like returning to his small hometown of Moose Falls, Alaska to help run his grandmother’s hard cider company and gastro pub. He agrees to keep an open mind, but between working with his estranged father and confronting heavy childhood memories with his brothers, Xavier’s ready to rush back to civilization. Even the stunning woman who runs his grandmother’s restaurant seems to instantly dislike him . . .
True Everett knows better than to let a ridiculously handsome man distract her, especially when it’s the same guy who stands between her and owning Northern Exposure, the tavern she manages. She didn’t pour her soul into the restaurant just for Xavier to swoop in and snatch away her dreams. But amid all the barbs—and, fine . . . all the sparks—flying, True glimpses the man beneath the swagger. That version of Xavier, the real one, might just steal True’s heart.
Falling for Alaska is the first book in the Moose Falls series by Belle Calhoune, and I can’t wait to be back. There are a lot of characters, all of whom have their own stories, and all have such depth. Several stories are interweaved throughout as we learn how things in the character’s past have shaped their lives and futures. But make no mistake—we’re only scratching the surface.
There is a good flow to the story, as the prologue sets the stage for how Xavier and his brothers’ lives move forward after they leave Alaska with their mom. But when they return twenty years later at their grandmother’s request after being estranged for many years, the story really takes off.
This book focuses on True and Xavier and has many emotions as they learn how to communicate and own their feelings.
The descriptions of Alaska, its businesses, people, and homes transported me there. True’s tour for Xavier of her favorite places was heartwarming and enlightening. I loved the inclusion of True’s brother, who adds another layer to the story but shows us their bond as she’s raised him since the death of their parents.
Xavier’s brothers, grandmother, and dad take the story to another level, rich with camaraderie, understanding, friendship, and love. The story has some closure, but it ended abruptly. I can’t wait to return to this small town and see how their lives turn out and how their relationships strengthen.
Falling for Alaska is rich with descriptions of small-town living and familial relationships. Sit back in front of the fireplace as you get to know each character and their role in the story!
Belle Calhoune grew up in a small town in Massachusetts as one of five children. Growing up across the street from a public library was a huge influence on her life. Married to her college sweetheart and mother to two daughters, she lives in Connecticut. A dog lover, she has a mini poodle and a black lab.
She is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author as well as a member of RWA’s Honor Roll. In 2019 her book An Alaskan Christmas was made into a movie (Love, Alaska) by Brain Power Studios and aired on UPTV. She is the author of over 40 novels and published by Grand Central Publishing and Harlequin Love Inspired.
