No Gentle Giant: A Small Town Romance (Heroes of Heart's Edge Book 7)

Felicity From The Nest Finally Gets Her HEA. Get Ready To Fall In Love With Holt’s Supervisor, Alaska. The Giant Of A Man & Single Father Steals Felicity’s Heart When He Steps In To Help Her Get Out Of The Mire Her Father Left Behind. Don’t Forget To Download The Free Flash Forward Via The Link At The End Of The Book!The Heroes of Heart's Edge series is back with a new but familiar hero and a new mystery in book seven. Alaska Charter, Holt Silverton’s construction foreman and newcomer to Heart’s Edge, gets his very own story as he joins the band of local heroes. This time the story revolves around Morgan Randall’s death ten years earlier and the danger his daughter Felicity inherited. Paisley Lockwood is getting impatient, and the pressure is mounting. Book six of the series, No White Knight, introduces Alaska. Felicity owns the Nest and has been a local staple. Some of her story is touched upon in book six as well; she is best friends with Libby Silverton.ABOUT THE HEROES OF HEART’S EDGE SERIES:This book is part of the Heroes of Heart's Edge series. Heart's Edge is a small town near Missoula, Montana in which peculiar things have a habit of happening. Each book is rich with the history of the town, familiar haunts, and continuing glances at favorite characters. Each is a complex love story between well-defined characters and set in the midst of a new trouble plaguing the town and its heroes as history has a way of resurfacing. Crush at first sight develops into a deep love amidst danger and suspense. These smart books are beautifully written and packed with everything - mystery, suspense, danger, broken characters, and a heartfelt love story. Each may be read perfectly as stand-alone, but knowing the complex histories certainly adds to the enjoyment.To review, in book one, Warren Ford and Haley fall in love while battling a drug runner. Warren finds closure in the death of his sister, Jenna. In book two, Doc Gray, the local vet and most eligible bachelor, gets taken off the market by his new assistant Ember. They face danger as Gray's former employer, Galentron, a research company with a hushed local history, comes back into town and plays dirty. Book three sees the legend of Nine turn into a local hero following years in hiding after killing a man and escaping from jail. Nine turns out to be Warren and Blake's old childhood friend Leo, a.k.a. Tiger, and he worked with Doc at Galentron a decade ago when it all burned down. It is a heartbreaking story in which Leo earns redemption and his HEA with long lost love, Clarissa. Book four is Blake Silverton and Peace Rabe's story. It opened in January, and Heart's Edge had been quiet since Leo's story in autumn. Blake is a military veteran, Fire and Rescue Chief, radio call-in line host, and welder. He likes to keep busy, even if his military pension covers his living expenses. He has a limp from a war injury that sometimes slows him down. Blake's sixteen year old Andrea is a handful and as a single dad Blake struggles. When free spirit Peace Rabe comes through town, Blake finally finds love, but an arsonist determined to burn the town down threatens his HEA. Book five is shorter and takes place largely outside of Heart's Edge, but it is an important story about a character with a sordid history in Heart's Edge. Ice queen Fuchsia Delaney's story is finally told, and she has had her reasons for turning off her emotions. Her story has parallels to Leo's, which is steeped in Galentron history. Her tearful story finally gets her a hard-earned happy ending with Oliver Major, although it would be lovely down the road to get a bigger and bolder HEA for the couple. In book six, Blake’s older brother Holt Silverton leaves New York and the fast lane behind in order to mend some fences and start over. He bring his construction company back to town, helping the locals to rebuild. Soon Hellion Libby Potter gets in the way of a land deal too good to be true. Danger abounds, and love blossoms in its midst.IN THIS BOOK:This book opens in the springtime after nearly a year of relative quiet in Heart’s Edge.Paxton “Alaska” Charter is a giant of a man. He may look intimidating, but he is as harmless as a teddy bear. He has returned to Heart’s Edge, this time with his twelve year old son, Eli. He had left Eli with his parents in Fairbanks the summer before, when he followed his boss Holt Silverton from New York to Heart’s Edge. The small town has a reputation for danger, so he had left Eli behind initially; now he is considering putting down roots in the town. With any luck, things will work out.Alaska had wanted a simple life – a family and a white picket fence. Things never go his way, though. His ex-wife turned out to be a terror, so he divorced and took custody of his son. The one time Navy SEAL’s subsequent attempt to get ahead financially ended disastrously, and he has taken work where he can find it in the years since. He is trying to save a nest egg to ensure a happy life for him and Eli. His whole world is centered on his son – he hasn’t looked at women in a very long time. A certain coffee lady in Heart’s Edge caught his attention, but he never seriously considered pursuing anything.Felicity Randall is well known by the locals of Heart’s Edge. She runs The Nest, the local coffee and pastry hot spot. She has taken the business she took over from her parents and made it into a success. There is something for everyone throughout the day. The morning and afternoon crowds come in for their pick-me-ups. The evening crowd comes in for sweet java and entertainment – Peace Silverton frequently plays a set. She has even partnered with Clarissa Regis. The Sweeter Things shops now offer Sweeter Grind, Felicity’s co-branded coffee. She takes special pride in her fresh roasted beans and the various flavors that she perfects for her drinks. Customers come back for the TLC she gives to each and every drink and her kind and attentive personality.Despite all the hard work and success, though, Felicity barely gets by. It is almost as if she has a hole in her pocket. Bad luck seems to follow her around, which is why she is reluctant to ask for help. She bravely faces her hardships alone and head on, dealing with the consequences as they come. The rumors that circulate around town about her don’t help matters, either. Felicity knows the nasty things some of the town folks say, and it has taken a hit on her self-confidence when it comes to men. She has never had a proper boyfriend. She relies on her girlfriends for companionship – best friend Libby Silverton, Clarissa Regis, and her cousin Ember Gray – but she would never consider turning to them for help from the troubles that she inherited when her father died ten years ago.Morgan Randall had been trouble, and the addiction he fought had destroyed him. He finally overdosed, and even thinking about him is emotionally trying for Felicity. Thanks to him, she faces a bad reputation and endless debt. The Lockwood Syndicate is alive and well. Paisley Lockwood’s father had been Morgan’s employer, and now the sociopathic pixie has her sights set on Felicity. Paisley periodically drops in with her hired muscle, squeezing every last penny from Felicity she can in the name of unspecified debts owed by her father. For years Felicity has quietly put up with the demands and destruction, too leery of involving anyone in her troubles. Lately, though, Paisley has upped the pressure. If Felicity cannot figure out how to satisfy the demands, she and her mother just might end up dead. Desperate for a solution to the problem, Felicity finally takes a closer look at her father’s death, and the more she looks, the more suspicious it is.Bad luck of sorts seems to follow both Alaska and Felicity, and it is bad luck that gets them taking a closer look at one another. Twelve year old Eli plays his part as well. The adorable father-son duo easily steals hearts, and the competition for bachelors in Heart’s Edge is fierce. Alaska is new to town, and therefore unaware of Felicity’s reputation. He sees her without prejudice, which is a novelty for Felicity. Neither is looking for love. Alaska’s priority is Eli’s safety and well-being, while Felicity hopes to keep all her friends safely out of the danger that follows her. Nevertheless, circumstances throw the two together and bring their walls down. Once Eli takes to Felicity, all bets are off. As Alaska begins to help Felicity investigate her father’s past, his own past has a way of coming back to haunt him. The couple eventually finds a happy ending. Don’t forget to download the free flash forward via the link at the end of the book.Fans will appreciate that this book has a slight crossover with the Knights of Dallas series. Felicity’s mother is retired and lives in Coeur D’Alene.It is wonderful to see Felicity finally get her HEA. She and Alaska start out slow, but their chemistry builds as their walls come down. She is always so positive despite her adversity, and a successful business woman as well. Her loyalty, independence, and sense of responsibility make her a perfect match for the hard-working single dad. Alaska understands the long hours she works – he isn’t afraid of hard work himself. He might be fairly new to town, but he seems to fit right in. He is a gentle giant and a fabulous father. His sense of commitment and protectiveness give Felicity exactly what she has needed in her life. After being raised by an unstable father, his quiet calm makes her feel settled. Both are stoic figures, standing tall and facing their difficulties without complaint. Both are quick to sacrifice for the ones they love. They have also faced bad luck. Their story is quintessential Heart’s Edge – danger, romance, and lot of local history. Issues of addiction are briefly touched on, too.A few issues merit mention. First, there are no ages given for Alaska and Felicity. We can presume that with a twelve year old, Alaska is at least in his thirties. As for Felicity, she seems to be a bit older than the other heroines of Heart’s Edge. Her cousin Ember is younger, but that doesn’t tie down her age. Holt, who is about forty-one here, had looked up her skirt on the jungle gym when they were kids, so she must be around forty, give or take. *Spoiler* Additionally, I have to point out that I felt badly for Alaska when Felicity charged him for damage. It was just as much Mitch’s fault. The damage, however, should have been entirely Felicity’s responsibility. It is a cost of doing business, and the consequence of Felicity’s choice of display in addition to her pet policy. I was cringing while reading as I thought of how badly little Eli would have felt. Granted the incident advances the story, but it was hard to read.Alaska and Felicity’s story is beautifully written from the beginning to the end. Here, local girl Felicity from The Nest finally gets her HEA. Get ready to fall in love with Holt’s foreman, Alaska. The giant of a man and single father steals Felicity’s heart when he steps in to help her get out of the mire her father left behind. The plot is very complex. The characters are carefully crafted. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Alaska and Felicity. I rate this book 4.5 stars.I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

The best I have read in a while and I felt the emotions all the way through the story. I have been loved that way and am thankful for that love. Life isn't always a bowel of cherries but they make a great pie.😅

NO GENTLE GIANT takes place in Heart's Edge, Montana. Where the town has a reputation for being a magnet for chaos. This book fits in with all the other books I've read that take place there. This could easily be read as a standalone, but you will want to read about all the characters that live in Heart's Edge. This book is the story of Felicity Randall & Paxton “Alaska” Charter. It is a fairly long book, but once I started reading, I got little done, till I finished the last page.Felicity “Fliss” Randall is the owner of The Nest. A popular coffee shop in Heart's Edge. Only surpassed in popularity by the neighborhood bar. Fliss is not happy or secure as she was born a Randall. Which she is sure her father, though dead, has passed on the Randall Curse to her. She is sure of this as her father left her with a nemesis Paisley Lockwood, or better known as the Mafia Princess. She demands money from Felicity monthly or she will hurt her mother. Fliss thinks she is a real walking bad luck charm and should be named Miss Unlucky.When she is serving her customers her famous coffee, in walks the man she has had a secret crush on for a year. She has always avoided him, because people put their reputations on the line just by standing next to the “Black Sheep” of Heart's Edge. He is called Alaska, because he is from Alaska. He is no ordinary man but a giant almost seven feet tall. He has muscular arms, wide shoulders, big hands and feet. Well, let us just say he is big everywhere. He has been hurt by love in the past and now only cares for his young son. Yet, when he finds Felicity on her knees, and sobbing, his protective streak can't keep him away. He is sure she is trouble with a capital “T”! But he was once a Navy Seal and trained for dangerous missions. Though shocked to find how much his training would be needed.Alaska is smart too! He wins Fliss over, and no woman could resist falling in love with this man. He's just perfect. Oh, that first kiss: “I've never, ever been kissed like this. Like I'm a tender thing, a sweetness, something to be cherished & loved and savored like a delicacy. This kiss that feels like seeing a shooting star for the first time. Like discovering the exhilaration of something profound, and something no one else will ever experience. Every first kiss pales before it. This is the first kiss, the real first one, so powerful no other kiss ever mattered. Why did I even try to deny it for so long? I'm head over heels for Alaska Charter.” If you haven't read this book yet, start it today. See if there is a downside to having a boyfriend bigger than Paul Bunyan.

So... the premise of the book I think is sound, and I'm pretty sure people will like the story. I think I like Alaska just fine (so far). O really can't though with Felicity. Minor spoiler, someone threatens her mom, someone had actively been bullying and robbing her, destroying her property. In her head, she literally thinks of this WHOLE list of capable people to help her with her daddy issue, but she can't cause fear in their loved ones but asking for help. Forget that they've Ajay dealt with the crap. I get pride, I don't get stupid. She direct even want to let her mom know that someone has threatened her because she can't take her happiness, forget about the fact that now she knows about a threat to her mom and is doing NOTHING to protect her. So I've lost respect for her and just kinda don't care. So that's my opinion, take it with a grain of salt, I'm sure she's going to learn to ask for help from Alaska. But... I just don't care anymore.

Felicity and Alaska were a walking talking disaster area.Seems like every time they were together something bad happened.Well hold on cause Felicity stops the bad guys.

Seriously, if I could give this book more than 5* , I would .This story is so damn good , just like all the other Heart's Edge stories . So many terrible things have happened in that town , but I still want to live there because of all the amazing characters and their stories.This is Paxton( Alaska), and Felicity 's ( Fliss) story .Paxton thinks he will never find a true home for him and his son Eli.However once he's in Heart's Edge , and he see'sFelicity working in The Nest , he feels his heart coming back to life .Felicity is living on borrowed time . She is in danger , all because of something her, now dead, father did. That danger comes in a small package, but that small package is lethal.Fliss and Alaska know they have something together, but Fliss is scared to get too close incase her trouble puts Alaska and Eli in danger. IAlaska is an ex Seal , and he will do anything to protect Fliss, and his son Eli ........ With a little help from the Heart's Edge Heroes .Such a brilliant read

My first book by this author and I loved itSmalltown, Coffee Shop ❤️ Great characters and a Single Dad and the son he idolises and coming to the rescue of the owner of afire mentioned Coffee Shop Felicity.I never realised that there are previous books and this one is part of the Heart’s Edge SeriesThere is Drama intrigue and lots of wonderful charactersFelicity has had lots of bad luck in her life and some of the small minded towns people have e given her labels that Ste has unfairly been givenWith this hanging about her Felicity is sure the beautiful “ Alaska” single dad of Eli and gorgeous and is under the watchful eye of all single women in the townFelicity thinks she has no chance of getting the attention of this man but all this changes when he comes in and saves Felicity from drama unfolding in her storeSecrets she is not about to fill him in on,, but Alaska feels the need to protect this your Coffee shop owner, that he keeps telling himself is wonderful with his young sonThe chemistry between these two is sizzling and becomes more so as the story developsMore than just a hot romance and o can’t wUt to start the previous books in the seriesThank you

This is my first book by this author, but after t his it won’t be my last. I loved how gentle Alaska is with Fliss, even when he has his momentary idiotic thinking he’s gentle with her. I love a couple that respect each other, even before they match up there’s that and it important.

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How lovely to finally get Felicity's story, and to see her achieve happiness. Having been a secondary character in the series so far, it is very satisfying to see her take centre stage, and with Alaska no less, who came across in previous books as the perfect hero-in-waiting! Once again, Nicole Snow has done her magic, and woven an intricate tapestry of romance, suspense and intrigue in the little town of Heart's Edge. Over the course of the series she has created and filled out this small town community and landscape, and made it seem so real that I almost want to go to Montana to find this place. Having signed up to receive the follow on epilogues for each book too, it feels like I have got to know this group of characters really well, and will miss them if this is really the end of the series. Congratulations Nicole Snow.