Chester Falls Volume One: Books 0.5-3: The Chester Falls Collection Volume 1

De: Ana Ashley

Narrado por: Nick Hudson

What do a bookstore owner, a prince, a fashionista and a bodyguard have in common?
They’re all about to find their own swoon-worthy romance with a happy ever after.
Welcome to Chester Falls, where anything is possible, the cinnamon buns are to die for, and love is always just around the corner.

The Chester Falls Collection Volume One includes:

"How to Catch a Bookworm" (short story)
How to Catch a Prince
How to Catch a Rival
How to Catch a Bodyguard

How to Catch a Bookworm
Ben doesn’t believe he can find love. Tristan just broke up with his cheating ex.
Chance brought them together once, but fate, and a meddling friend ensure they meet again. Will Ben and Tristan put the past aside for a chance of a future together?

How to Catch a Prince
Hiding from the press in the Connecticut countryside isn’t how Prince Kristoff of Lydovia wants to spend his time. But one fateful bump into the shy, aspiring artist, Charlie, and Kris quickly changes his mind.
Now he’s Charlie’s fake boyfriend and plus one at a family wedding. Not to mention the undeniable chemistry between them.
What could possibly go wrong?

How to Catch a Rival
Both Tom and Wren have very good reasons for wanting to win the Chester Falls Pride Festival Bake-Off, even if neither have ever baked a single cupcake.
When the heat moves from the kitchen to the bedroom, will Tom and Wren put their rivalry aside? Or is what they stand to lose more important than their growing feelings?
In this story of opposites attract, sit back and watch as the sparkliest resident of Chester Falls gets his own true love.

How to Catch a Bodyguard
Sometimes life has a way of bringing back what was always yours.
Connor hasn’t just had a bad day or bad week. More like a bad year. Things have been going downhill since he dumped his girlfriend and to top it all of his house has been ransacked.
James’ first and only instinct is to protect Connor from whoever is trying to harm him. But will being his secret crush’s bodyguard end up putting his heart in harm’s way?

©2022 Ana Ashley (P)2022 Ana Ashley

Amazing bundle!!

I absolutely love the Chester Falls series! So getting to have all the books in one audiobook is amazing. I love all these characters and just being in this world. Then Nick Hudson does an absolutely fabulous job with the narration. He just being so many emotions in these characters that I just feel everything. I love listening to these stories!

Terrific Audio Bundle of Sweet Small-Town Romances

This series marked my first time hearing narrator Nick Hudson, and listening to him bring these loveable characters and their charming town to life has been delightful. He's done a wonderful job voicing this series, delivering animated and solid performances that hit the right emotional notes.

*"How to Catch a Bookworm" (Book 0.5): 4 Stars. What a delightfully smokin' hot introduction to Chester Falls! The first chapter alone was scorchin', and is it any wonder because the chemistry between MCs Ben and Tristan was crackling from the moment they met. Beyond the high heat level, this was a very sweet novella and a terrific start to the series.

*"How to Catch a Prince" (Book 1): 3.5 Stars. This fake-turned-real relationship between bookstore manager Charlie and in-disguise Prince Kristof is a cute story with just a touch of identity-reveal angst. I didn't find Kris running from the royal spotlight and hiding out stateside to be especially compelling, and his deception was all easily resolved in the end, but I enjoyed how sweet and playful he and Charlie were together. My favorite aspect of this story was Charlie's outspoken best friend Tom, who steals every scene he's in.

*"How to Catch a Rival" (Book 2): 4.5 Stars. This is a fluffy, cozy, heated blanket of a story that warmly wraps around and makes your heart happy. With the "Rival" title, I was somewhat expecting more of an enemies-to-lovers tale (an enjoyable trope), but I was pleasantly surprised by this being a sweet, low-angst love story. That MCs Tom and Wren fall in love while competing in a baking contest, could that be more "small town"? Love it!

*"How to Catch a Bodyguard" (Book 3): 4 Stars. Bodyguard James reconnects with childhood best friend and first crush/kiss Connor years after moving away from Chester Falls. Their second chance romance has a slow-burn feel to it as they get to know each other as adults, confront past hurts and unrequited feelings, and Connor questions and explores his bisexuality for the first time.

There's an added layer of emotion and mystery as Connor's life is in danger, which heightens the overall low-angst and James's feelings of protectiveness. I'd also be remiss not to mention Connor's mischievous pet turtle Bubbles, which is a hoot. I'd suggest first reading/listening to Book 1, where James is introduced as Prince Kristof's security detail and Connor as Charlie's brother, for some background on secondary character connections.

This is a cozy collection of sweet small-town romances best read/listened to in order, given the stable of recurring secondary characters that builds throughout the highly interconnected Chester Falls series. I received this free review copy audio book bundle by request and have left this honest review voluntarily.

Wonderful collection

A wonderfully sweet collection of stories filled with humor, heat, and a dose of drama and angst. I liked how friendly the community of Chester Falls is and how the main characters are connected to each other in some way. Nick Hudson did a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. The way he read certain lines made the characters feel more alive, like you were a part of the story.

very good narration

this book is so much better in the audio. You really get the feelings that are going through the emotions are right on track. Did you already read the books I highly still recommend listening to it on audio. It is worth it. The narrator is doing an awesome job with a series. I can't wait to hear his work and the next part of the series.

Four Book Bundle

HOW TO CATCH A BOOKWORM
Short and super sweet. Tristan and Ben's meet-cute moment in the bar leaves them both wishing for more. Ben's fear has him holding out on calling. It's a good thing he has a meddling best friend. Tristan is just a great guy who wants to have his HEA and is willing, with a little help, to pursue it with Ben.

HOW TO CATCH A PRINCE
Lots of fun and low on the angst. Charlie and Kris literally fall head over heels for each other when they meet. They started off as 'fake' but they really never were. Charlie's family is amazing and adds a lovely layer to the story.

HOW TO CATCH A RIVAL
Tom and Wren have explosive chemistry and tempers. Oh boy did these two have struggles with assumptions and wearing their emotions on their sleeves. At times all I could do is see them as a couple of tweens stomping around, muttering insults, and being dramatic. Tom is the queen of unicorns and glitter with his goddess Coco Chanel guiding him. Wren is a big 'ol coward. Hiding who he is and painting himself into corners due to his fear. I loved Wren's family, they added a lovely element along with all of Tom's friends.

HOW TO CATCH A BODYGUARD
This is a story full of second chances. Connor and Jamie lost each other as best friends in childhood and reconnected only to have to walk away again. Both are carrying old wounds and assumptions. At the first sign of trouble though, James goes running to help Connor. Spending time together brings some confusing feelings for Connor and James has to face his past. I loved that when James finally opens up to Connor, Connor just supports him. No finger pointing or blaming James for his lack of action, just understanding and being there as a listening ear.

Highly recommended author and series

Audiobook: Nick Hudson does a superb job