Legacy

Legacy is the first book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s new Ashford Creek series. We are introduced to this new group through Callum and Felicity. This is brother’s best friend story and I am totally loving this new series!!

Here it is! We finally get the rest of Callum and Felicity’s story! Tropes: • Age gap • Best Friend’s sister • Opposite’s Attract • Small town • Tortured Hero Fast forward two years from Careless and at this time, Felicity moves back to Ashford Creek after graduation. When Felicity moves across the street from Callum, they both quickly learn that they can’t keep a distance between them, the connection is still there even after 2 years. This book has so much and I know this series will be just as good as her others! I can’t wait to see what she brings us next!

The first book in Ashford Creek series and it was a great start! A delightful and steamy age gap, best friends sister romance storyline with all the feels. Callum is the growly, over protective, oldest Ashford sibling and Felicity is the sweet, baby sister of his best friend. As their chemistry explodes so does their emotions as he try to fight it and when he finally gives in, it was so worth the wait watching him fall hard. I love all the emotions that’s all over their story from start to finish you will feel the character’s emotions and will keep flipping the pages until the end. I am already in love with these characters and I can’t wait for more of this series!

Oh I can’t wait for more about this town! I love Callum and his siblings, but if I am being honest, I also love the fact the Felicity’s brother is a hockey player. Felicity has moved back to town after college to find a job and start her life. Callum is so worried about turning into his father he knows he has to keep her at arms length. Plus Callum is her brother’s best friend. Ashford Creek is a small town full of single dads and it seems like a lot of secrets. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Enjoyed the beginning of Carrie Ann’s new series in Ashford Creek. Felicity and Callum have know. Each other for years but no that they are both adults the sparks become more noticeable between them. Enjoyed meeting the other brothers of both them. Can’t wait to see what’s in store.

All the feels will have you hooked in no time! Starting a new series with Carrie Ann Ryan is always such a joy because she's so good at assembling a cast of supporting characters that make us fall just as hard for them as we do for the main hero/heroine so we are assured we will be with friends with every return visit! This particular book showcases a returning town favorite and the brother's best friend turned neighbor that she has secretly lusted after for years. There's lots of world building to introduce both families who are close friends as well as the townsfolk who make a cozy backdrop. Angsty and sentimental with a suspenseful twist thrown in the mix. The characters are well developed, the passion is spot on and the heart of the town and families will have you anxious to return. Loved every minute of their story!

I am so, so, so excited we are starting a new year and a new series with Carrie Ann Ryan. 'Legacy' is a look at what is both good and not so good about living in a small town. Having grown up in a very small town I understand all the intricacies of small town living - everyone knows everyone, everyone knows every else's business, everyone knows what is best for everybody else. Having said that, one of the great things about small towns are the close knit relationships - growing up at your best friend's house and being treated like just another sibling, having close friend groups, keeping these relationships for the rest of your life no matter where you go or what you do. One thing that is extremely common is marrying your high school sweetheart or sometimes, your high school crush. Synopsis: Felicity went away to a large city to attend college but she always knew she would return home after graduation. Her connection to her two older brothers and parents is extremely tight but she is ready to gain some independence. She has an amazing job now she just needs to find her a place of her own to live, unfortunately, the housing situation in Ashford Creek is limited. At one time, Callum was living his dream as an NFL player. A career endng injury sent him back to his home town of Ashford Creek. He now is the owner of a very exclusive and sucessful micro-brewery. Fortunately for Felicity, Callum knows of a great place for her to rent. Unfortunately for Callum, it is right across the street from his own home. Since saving her from an assult situation two years ago, Callum has found it difficult to keep his distance from his best friend's sister, the very much younger Felicity. Having her so close is going to be a challenge. I was really looking forward to the release of the first installment of the Ashford Creek series and this story did not disappoint. I am eagerly anticipating the next story.

Felicity's been pining for her brother's much older best friend, Callum, for years, but aside from a scorching kiss a few years ago, he's never shown any interest in her aside from being his best friend's sister. She needs to get over him, but how can she when he starts showing he is interested? But then he pulls away again. His hot and cold act is enough to give her a migraine . If only he would tell her once and for all how he really feels, regardless of his friendship with her brother. Callum has never felt good enough for Felicity, it's why he's always tried to keep her at a distance. His father's blood runs through him after all, automatically making him a bad idea for his beautiful, sweet Felicity. But perhaps he's always had the wrong thoughts about himself, and Felicity's making him see that. He simply cannot keep away from her now that she's his neighbor. And now that he's got her, he's not letting go, even if his best friend finds out and despises him for it. What an epic introduction (after the prequel Careless) to a new series! I've been seriously impatient for their full story ever since I read Careless, and boy did it exceed my expectations. Their chemistry set my Kindle on fire, the will they, or more accurately, when will they, had me loving the angst, and I absolutely loved how they finally settled into their feelings. It took awhile, took becoming neighbors and the close proximity having its way with Callum's restraint. I wanted to hug Callum every time he thought he wasn't good enough for Felicity because he thought he was like his horrible father. Thank God Felicity and her family relieved him of that notion for good, because I probably would have cried if they hadn't finally gotten on the same page and allowed themselves to fall in love. Callum's brother Bodhi's story Crossroads is next, and I am eagerly waiting for it.

I’m always excited to read a new Carrie Ann Ryan book. Triple excited to start a new series by her. Legacy is book one in the Ashford Creek series, of which I believe we are getting four book this year??? Well, it doesn’t matter how many right now, let’s talk about this yumminess. Felicity and Callum known each other for years. After all, he is her brother‘s best friend. And while she has crushed on him for years, he didn’t have any feelings for her of the romantic sort until two years ago. Yes, they kissed, and then Callum walked away. Because , he’s too old for her. Sigh, I much prefer my age gap without the MC guilt, lol, but there needs to be some drama, right? This couple is steamy and sweet, so easy to cheer for. Felicity made me young, but she has a good head on her shoulders, except maybe where her college friends are concerned. Callum is the typical big brother who feel the need to solve all these siblings problems. I really enjoyed it getting to know each of the Ashford siblings, because once their story comes along, we’ve already got the foundation laid out of what their personalities are. Legacy is a great start to this family and to this town full of interesting, slightly corgi characters. Ms. Ryan has another hit on her hands.

The story was so good I loved reading about Callum + Felicity. Callum is not only her brother's best friend, he's also an NFL star but what do you do when feelings get in the way? A beautiful small town romance.