Book Review - Joyfully His: A Novella (Sterling Canyon Book 4) by Jamie Beck

By Jenn Avery - October 23, 2017

ABOUT THE BOOK

Jamie Beck welcomes readers back to Sterling Canyon, Colorado, where a disgraced but charming ski instructor falls in love while trying to redeem himself.

Folks in Sterling Canyon know that small towns have long memories. Two years after the DUI that injured a pedestrian, Andy Randall is still making amends. He hopes the Christmas spirit will help him get rehired as a ski instructor, but that job will come with conditions. He can’t afford another mistake, which is exactly what making a play for his former boss and friend, Nikki Steele, would be.

Nikki races down double black diamonds and hikes mountains better than most guys, unafraid of tumbling down the slopes. But trusting the guy who once shot her down could end in a fall that actually hurts, especially when she’d have to vouch for him with her boss. Still, the resort needs another instructor to handle the holiday tourists, and Andy’s sexy grin and relaxed charisma make him hard to resist.

With both of their reputations now on the line, can Andy convince Nikki that the second chance he wants isn’t only about the job?

REVIEW

I have been waiting for this story since the first book. Beck has done a great job throughout the series making Andy both a likable character but also making sure he paid for the mistake he made and his character wasn't too perfect. It has been enjoyable seeing his character grow through the series that brought him to this story. Having said that, this could easily be read as a stand-alone contemporary romance. Enough backstory is given that it is easy to follow along and Nikki is a completely new character brought into the series. The chemistry between Nikki and Andy is quick to pick-up on and the story doesn't feel rushed even though it is a short read.

OVERALL RATING - 5 STARS!

MATURITY RATING - 18+ a little steamy

About the Author: Jamie Beck

National bestselling author Jamie Beck’s realistic and heartwarming stories have sold more than one million copies. In addition to being named a 2017 Booksellers’ Best Award finalist, her books have also hit Heavy.com’s Top 10 Romance Novels of 2015 and been selected as a Woman’s World Book Club pick. Critics at Kirkus, Publishers Weekly (including a starred review), and Booklist have alternatively called her work “smart,” “uplifting,” and “entertaining.” In addition to writing novels, she enjoys dancing around the kitchen while cooking, and hitting the slopes in Vermont and Utah. Above all, she is a grateful wife and mother to a very patient, supportive family.

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