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

By: Ana Ashley

Narrated by: Nick Hudson

Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

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.

Great series

Book 0.5 How to Catch a Bookworm
This is a sweet short story introducing us to Chester falls and some of the Characters. I was hooked from first paragraph!
Ben loves Books and his Bookstore.. Bookworm.
He meets Tristan and has a one off but fate has other ideas.

This is so cute. From the characters, to meet cute to characters… even the names of the stores are so fun!
I listened and love the audio. The narration is amazing. Lots of emotion.



Book 1 How to Catch a Prince
So far my favorite in the series. This will be hard to top.
Charlie is coming home to a wedding to find his ex in his room trying to get intimate.
He gets an apartment to find himself next to a sexy, rich, stranger.
Kris is a prince in hiding from the press and offers to be Charlie’s fake boyfriend for the wedding.

This story was so fun. The characters all quirky, the town even fun, the plots interesting. It was a page-turner.
I listened on audible and loved the narration. The emotion is strong. I couldn’t get enough!

Book 2 How to Catch a Rival

Another fun installment in this series. Tom is outrageous, flamboyant and Wren… is a jock and not out. He also has another secret.
The town is a character in itself with all its quirky people.
The plot of both men trying to win a bake-off is hilarious.
The story is sweet, cute, fun, romantic and an all over feel good romance….how have I ever waited to read/listen to these books?
I suggest listening if you can because the narration is the best!


3: How to Catch a Bodyguard
And another good one! I think you do need to read or listen in order so you know who the characters are or to get best understanding anyways. Especially this one .
Connor and James were friends in school then one day James disappears with no
word.
Connor sees him again for the first time as Kris’s bodyguard.
This book has a bit more mystery to it than the others and some suspense.
All the books are so different but so good.
Connor’s pet turtle adds the touch of humor the other books had without downplaying the more seriousness.
Again I highly recommend listening as the narration just adds the perfect excitement and drama to the story. It gives it a perfect lift and the bonus you can listen while doing mundane chores!

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.

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

Love Chester Falls

I loved these books so much! The perfect mix of sweet and spicy in every book. The only thing that I didn’t care for was the term “baby” when the guy(s) used it. Not sure why, but it just felt off. Like when you hear someone speak several sentences in a beautiful foreign language then they say something like Taco Bell and it just messes with your brain for a second. It is a very minor thing but it rubbed at me every single time so I’m mentioning it. If that’s the biggest complaint I’ve got then I’m counting it as a great book!!

Awesome narration

How to Catch a Bookworm
A cute start to the Chester Falls series. Ben loves his bookstore, but he needs to bring it into the future and make it his own. Tristan just walked away from a cheating ex when they meet. He needs to decide if he is ready to move on soon.

How to Catch a Prince
Charlie and Kris are opposites. Kris is trying to lay low from a terrible situation he was not involved in, and Charlie is visiting for his sister's wedding. One fake relationship and neither expressing their true feelings.

How to Catch a Rival
Tom is a wonderful, sparkling character. Wren is trying to keep himself away from Tom because he is very attracted to him and has not come out to his very accepting parents, for some reason.

How to Catch a Bodyguard
Conner does not know how to feel about his former best friend returning to Chester Falls after disappearing when they were 15. James only knows he loves Conner but is at odds with himself. James is emotionally vulnerable and Conner is facing some physical danger.

Small Town romance at its best

I love the town of Chester Falls and its inhabitants! These guys and their found family have very firmly wormed their way into my heart. I love all of the quirky characters but I think my two favorites are Ben the bookstore owner and the ever fabulous Tom. These stories are all so good and I enjoy having them all together like this in a bundle. Nick Hudson does a great job on these too. I can listen to these over and over. They are some wonderful low angst happily ever afters that make for a good escape from reality every now and then.

very enjoyable series

How to Catch a Bookworm is a short sweet story about Ben and Tristan. What started out as a hook up at a bar turned into so much more. This really is the sweetest story, Ben and Tristan are so cute together. I love how others in town try to help get them together.

How to Catch a Prince is Book 1. Adorably sweet. This is a make you feel good story. Prince Kristof hides out in Chester Falls only to met Charlie and the two literally fell over each other. Kris helps out Charlie in being his fake boyfriend at his sister's wedding only somewhere along the line their relationship turned very real.

How to Catch a Rival is Book 2. This is Tom and Wren's story. Tom, whom we met in the first book and is Charlie's best friend, is a wonderful character. I love how open he is with himself and knows what he wants. Wren comes home to help out his family's business, where Tom happens to work. I enjoyed Tom and Wren's little rivalry. They had so much chemistry and really are better together. It was nice to see Wren accept himself. 

How to Catch a Bodyguard is book 3. This story is about Connor and James whom we also first met in book one. I love their second chance story. These friends to lovers go through a lot to understand their feelings for each other. And have to deal with a crazy young man in the process. They definitely earned their happy ending. And Bubbles, you gotta love Bubbles. This is an enjoyable series and I recommend it.

Narrator Nick Hudson does a fabulous job. You can really tell he loves what he does. There's a happiness in his voice that comes across in his narration of these characters.