Legacy

Ashford Creek, Book 1

De: Carrie Ann Ryan

Narrado por: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

***INCLUDES THE ASHFORD CREEK PREQUEL CARELESS***

With one scowl, I fell just that much harder for Callum Ashford—NFL star turned small town brewer. He’s not only older, but he’s my brother’s best friend. Two very important reasons I should stay away.

Only two years ago, after the worst night of my life, he kissed me and I can’t keep him off my mind.

When the only house available to rent in town happens to be the one across the street from him, the close proximity does its work.

We can’t keep our hands off each other. Yet as the heat rises, so do feelings. He might want me, but he wants peace more.

There’s a darkness within him I know he fights. Just as there are secrets his family needs to uncover. But when the danger comes full force, it won’t be from the obvious corner. No, we both have our pasts we chose to hide.

And our fears.

Yet when I break, he catches me.

And I hope I have the strength to do the same.

**Legacy is an age gap, best friend’s little sister, small town romance and the first in the Ashford Creek series featuring Callum and Felicity. Each one can be listened to as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

©2025 Carrie Ann Ryan (P)2025 Carrie Ann Ryan

Great beginning to a new series

This was my very first Carrie Ann Ryan book and I knew this was small-town romance but I wasn't expecting it to be so action packed. This one had a lot of elements that made this story bingeable. The sense of community & found family was terrific & I really loved both the main characters.

Two years ago, Felicity experienced one of the worst nights of her life. In trouble, she reaches out to her brothers best friend Callum for help. She's had a crush on him since she was a teenager and after Callum comes to her rescue, he can't stop thinking about her either.

A former NFL star, Callum has returned home, opened up his own brewery & settled on the fact that he's going to live life alone. He doesn't believe he's good enough for anyone, least of all Felicity but when he helps her find a new home right across the street from him, the feelings that these two have had for each other begin to bubble over.

They can't take their eyes off each other, keep their hands to themselves & soon a secret fling begins but the past comes knocking at their door and Callum is determined to protect Felicity no matter what.

Callum is so tortured over Felicity. Not only is she his best friends little sister but he's about 10 years older & just doesn't think he's good for her. Felicity sees nothing but good in him & the quiet acts of kindness he does for people. They begin sneaking around & it quickly becomes something serious. Event though these two finally give into one another & seem happy, the past creeps up. They are dealing with Callum's awful father & trying to figure out who is coming after them. It's fast paced & twisty.

The epilogue was as sweet as pie & we get a sneak peek into the next story. I will say, Carrie Ann can write the spice ya'll. Callum comes across as a man blocked off from love but once his lets his guard down, watch out! The man has a mouth on him to rival most!🥵

If you love:
🩵Age gap
🪻Best friend's little sister
🩵small town
🪻Secret romance & sneaking around
🩵Grumpy hero with a heart of gold
🪻Childhood friends to lovers

🎤Let's talk audio: Jason & Samantha are such a favorite pairing of mine and honestly I loved Jason in this. Callum is protective, grumpy & growly and Jason nails this every time. His bedroom talk had me blushing & checking my earbuds on the reg. Whew! Samantha is so talented. She's bright & delightful as Felicity. Her character is sweet, vulnerable & head over heels for Callum. She makes him want to be better & I really loved this about her. These two just never miss & are always a treat to listen to.

I really enjoyed this book. These two MC's show up for each other. There's a history between them that made this a story that was easy to get sucked into. It's a slow burn but the tension is thick and you're just screamin', "just make it official already!" Small town lovers will definitely enjoy this one & the added suspense.

Great way to start the series

Is it getting hot in here?! Callum and Felicity’s age gap/ brother’s best friend romance had my heart racing for so many reasons. This new Ashford Creek series is off to a great start. Callum is the kind of guy you can’t help falling head over heels for. He’s the ultimate protector of the people he loves. Throw in the beard, piercings, and growly dirty talk and I was a goner. Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. As always I love that the series crosses over, so I can catch up with old friends.

Can he protect her from their pasts?

Legacy is book 1 in the new Ashford Creek series, a spin off from the Wilder Brothers series. In Legacy we follow family leader, Callum, as he falls for his best friend's little sister, Felicity.

Callum is an ex-professional football player. When he retired, he came home to Ashford Creek. His family founded the town he calls home. His father has done everything in his power to make every Ashford's life miserable. Mysteries and secrets run rampant through Ashford Creek, especially around the Ashford's themselves.

Felicity is the youngest child and only girl in her family. She was an oops baby, but her brothers both love her and protect her from everything, including boys (men). She works for the local bookkeeper and loves what she does. She is moving back to Ashford Creek after college in order to work full time at the bookkeepers office and be near her family.

Felicity has had a crush on Callum for years. Two years ago, things happened that should not have, at least in his eyes, that are never spoken of. She is his best friend's little sister. She is forbidden. She is also a decade younger than him. She is just starting her life and he is just getting by.

But the chemistry between Callum and Felicity is off the charts. Everyone can see it even though they think they are hiding it.

When Callum finds Felicity a house to rent so she can have her own space, it is right across the street from his house. Coincidence? I think not.

When they start hanging out together, it is at either his house or her house. Coincidence? I think not.

But when his past comes back to haunt him and threaten Felicity in the process, secrets will come out, lives will be changed, but will a friendship be ruined?

I have to admit, I love Rune and Atlas, Felicity's brothers. I am hoping to see more of them in future Ashford Creek books. Maybe even one of them can be Teagan's love interest, hint hint.

Felicity is a strong woman. She does not let any man take advantage of her. Yet she lets the four L's walk all over her. I am having a hard time with this. Is it because she really does not have any girlfriends in Ashford Creek? Or is there something else at play here?

Callum has secrets. So many secrets. Some will be revealed in this story. But I believe there are still more to come. Are they solely his, or his family's is yet to be seen.

Legacy is narrated by Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor, two of my favorite, and most listened to, narrators. I love Jason's gruff voice as Callum and Rune. You can tell their lives have not always been easy. And the sweetness in Samantha's voice brings out Felicity's youth and naivete. But when things go wrong, her fear and strength are evident in the narration. Here is to more audiobooks from these two.

Great start to a new series!

Callum and Felicity have circled around each other for years. Felicity has always had a crush and Callum has left her alone until now. Circumstances have them in close proximity to one another and the chemistry was hawt! Callum was there when she needed someone and they couldn’t deny it any longer! Their story was sweet and I didn’t want their story to be over!
Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke do an excellent job bringing these characters to life! I was completely sucked into the story! Don’t let the start of this series pass you by! Grab your copy now.

Legacy

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.