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One Last Risk: A Small-Town Romance (Family Ties Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nancy Stopper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,047 ratings
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* * * A SEXY small-town contemporary romance * * *

A guilt-driven firefighter, a widowed mother, neither is ready for love, but love has other plans.

Firefighter Lucas Bennett had the carefree life he’d always wanted until a deadly blaze took the life of his company mate and best friend. Blaming himself was easy but pulling himself from the tailspin of guilt proved to be much harder. The fog of sadness and guilt pushed him down a dangerous path until he nearly died fighting the beast. Forced to stop and reevaluate his life, he decided to make a change before it was too late.

A fire took almost everything from Sarah Robinson—her husband and her home—leaving her to raise their precious daughter alone. Everywhere she looked held memories of her husband, pouring salt on her ever-present wound. Unable to live any longer around the memories of her husband, she and her daughter moved to Oak Grove, far away from the grief of the past. All Sarah needed was the chance to start a new life for her and her daughter.

A car accident on a dark, rainy night put Lucas and Sarah on a collision course neither of them expected… with questions they’re not ready to answer. Can a single mother open her broken heart for a second chance at love? Will a broken firefighter risk his heart for what might be his only chance at forever? Are each of them willing to take one last risk to be together? His risk. Her reward. Together, they’ll mend each other's broken hearts.

If you like small-town romance where the heroes are sexy and the women are strong, unlock One Last Risk to start your visit to Oak Grove, Pennsylvania and fall in love with Lucas and Sarah!

Oak Grove Series:
Last Call (Book 1)
One Last Risk (Book 2)
One Last Dance (Book 3)
One Last Chance (Book 4)
One Last Objection (Book 5)
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    April 18 2017
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Nancy Stopper is an award-winning debut author. She writes contemporary romance with strong women and sexy heroes that tug at your emotional heartstrings and leave you with a warm feeling that lingers long after the last page. Her favorite escape is small-town romance and even when set in a larger location, her books have that small-town feel. Nancy lives in Virginia with her husband, two of her three kids that are still at home, and one cat who regards her with disdain daily. When she's not behind her laptop, you can find her at a ballfield, cheering on her favorite team (Washington Nationals) or her favorite player (her son, who pitches for his local high school), or at a dance performance with her daughter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MYCTTLR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anderby Lane Publishing (April 18 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2732 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 275 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,047 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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KarenE
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for such a story go!
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2017
Thank you for such a strong sad story turned into a strong BEAUTIFUL story. Yes it made laughter, cry, get angry, snuggle in my blankie, and fall in love with these characters. All over again. Thank Nancy Stopper I consider you a FRIEND.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good...
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2019
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This was a quick story told by both of the main characters’ points of views. There seemed to be some details missing, though. For example, we only find out a little info about Sarah’s job when the book was at about 50%, & even then, not much is mentioned. I realize the focus is more on Lucas & his job (because he’s having lots of feelings of guilt for the death of his good friend), but still, some info is missing here.

They seemed to be getting along fine, but at one point the chemistry just wasn’t believable... When Sarah was grieving for how her daughter seemed to have forgotten her father, there was lots of tears, & within minutes there was a bedroom scene... It just didn’t ring true.

As for Lucas, he had plenty of time (& warnings from others) to be honest about his job to Sarah, yet he just doesn’t do it. He is reinstated in his job & still, no discussion with Sarah. He takes away her choice & her ability to see their relationship in full honesty, really... At least he finally realizes was he’s done, though. It’s after the fact, but better late than never...
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Natalie The Biblioholic
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 "Firefighter for me" stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2017
If you're looking for something light and sweet, then ONE LAST RISK may be the book for you.

Lucas Bennett always knew he wanted to be a firefighter and he was amazing at his job. Life was good until the fire he loved to fight took the life of his best friend. Through his grief, he became lost and adrift until he met her... Sarah.

Sarah Robinson was looking for a new start. After losing both her husband and her home, she moved to Oak Grove with her daughter for a fresh start. She soon found that starting over wasn't easy, but letting Lucas in brought her her first taste of happiness from a man since she lost her husband. Will these two find a way to let go of the pain from their pasts in order to embrace a future together?

Although this story dealt with lost, it really was a light read. It was about dealing with loss, letting go of the guilt, leaning on family, and finding love.

Release Date: April 18, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
POV: Dual - 3rd person
Steam Level: 3 out of 5
Book Type: Standalone - Book 1 of the Oak Grove Series
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Dina
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017
I really liked this book. It was a story of 2 people who thought they had nothing left for them and are given something to live and fight for. Love and a future together.
Lucas and Sarah are perfect for each other and the chemistry between them is perfect
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Claudine Delacour-Jarrett
5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2024
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I loved the storyline
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R. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars One Last Risk
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
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What a beautiful story.
Lucas grew up in Oak Grove along with his two brotherhood and one sister. Lucas was raised in a family that was taught to help others, so it felt very natural for him to become a firefighter and paramedic.
Sarah lost her her husband two years ago in a house fire and has brought her four year old daughter to Oak Grove to start a new life.
Sarah and Lucas both have things from their past that they need to overcome. Sarah needs to overcome the guilt of wanting to start over after she looses her husband and Lucas needs to get overcome the guilt of feeling like it was his fault that his best friend and fellow firefighter died in a fire.
There is a HEA but not before there are a lot of tears
This is a wonderful story and very well written.
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4.0 out of 5 stars He saved her.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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A second chance for her and her daughter. They know instantly they have a connection but they both have had big losses in their lives, can they let go of their pasts and trust themselves to love again.
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May Canterbury
4.0 out of 5 stars New town
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2022
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Sarah and her daughter move to a new town to escape the memories of the husband she lost in a fire. Lucas is suspended from firefighting as he is taking too many risks. They fall hard but secrets come between them.
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Jodie In Paradise
3.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in Australia on June 9, 2020
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