Shelter

A Big Sky Novel (Heroes of Big Sky, Book 2)

By: Kristen Proby

Narrated by: Samantha Brentmoor, Jason Clarke

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's Summary

A small town, close proximity romance from New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Kristen Proby.

Remi Carter has survived her fifteen minutes of fame and is putting LA in her rearview mirror. As a former reality show contestant, she’s trading staged expeditions and faked wilderness tours for real adventures. Only one fluke storm in Glacier National Park has her stranded with a handsome man, and adventure takes on a whole new meaning.

Seth King is as rugged and sexy as he is annoyed to be trapped with Remi. Probably because she ghosted him at the local bar not three days ago. But she’s got her reasons for ditching him, and 24 hours in an abandoned Montana cabin with the wildlife biologist isn’t nearly enough time to explain.

As tempting as he is by firelight, she’s been burned too many times.

Except one day together and suddenly her travel van doesn’t hold as much appeal. The open road feels lonely. Remi’s about to learn that shelter is more than a safe place to weather a storm.

Shelter might just be the man himself. If he can give her a reason to stay.

©2021 Kristen Proby (P)2021 Kristen Proby

Love this series!

I loved this book! Such a sweet story and I love that we get to “visit” with past characters!

4 Stars

One of the biggest things that I enjoy about audiobooks is that it can take a good story and turn it into something more through the voice narration. Let me tell you narrators Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoor bring intimacy and emotion to life with Kristen Proby’s Shelter.

Seth and Remi meet in the most natural way and the sparks begin to fly instantly. Remi may have been overwhelmed and instead of indulging, she makes a run for it. Remy‘s need for adventure outshined some advice from a local. With the snow falling so heavily it’s dangerous to continue yet it’s dangerous to go back just as worry starts to overtake Remi, Seth appears and saves the day. As snow falls around them they hunker down, before a cozy fire and more than the sparkes of flames fly between them. I should mention that this is the most beautiful and intimate setting that one could find themselves trapped in. I am almost a little jealous. Lol.

Shelter is heartwarming and emotional.
I absolutely adored Seth and Remi together. They both threw each other off their game in the best ways. They were never anything but themselves to each other, it’s like they naturally belong together. The narrators did an amazing job of bringing out their personalities, passion and emotions. They truly made it as if you could close your eyes and see everything that was happening like you were watching on TV.

Loved this

This book had all the feels I remember when Kristen wasn’t sure if she was going to write about the children because at the time they were still children to her and I was so happy to see she was writing about Seth and wow she didn’t disappoint this story made me laugh cry mad sad and happy and moved me I highly recommend this book for everyone enjoy

Small Town Romance at Its Best

This is the first book I have read of this series. I can honestly say that you don’t need to read the rest of the series to enjoy this book. It’s easy to fall in love with these cast of characters. This story is small town romance at its best.

Both damaged from their past when Seth and Remi meet they are both leery of relationships and all that comes along with it. While getting to know each other they become each other’s strengths. Never letting the other run. The arcs for both of these characters will make you a happy reader.

I couldn’t get enough of these characters or their stories. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series.

Jason Clarke and Samantha Brentmoore did a wonderful job at bringing these characters to life. They brought out the vulnerability and strength of each character. Making the listener become invested in these characters.

Love the Big Sky family!

Although this can totally be read as a stand-alone, it is a great addition to a series that I love. Kristen Proby has created a favorite spot for me, Cunningham Falls, Montana and has beautifully written the love stories of most of the population there. This series has royals, movie stars, first responders, millionaires, and every-day Joes all finding their loves and their places in the small but popular town of Cunningham Falls. This story of Seth King and Remi has a little bit of everything and finds a great balance with just the right amount of sweet and steamy, love and lust, family and drama, and plenty of heart. Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke are a perfect pairing with these characters and bring all the passion and vulnerability that this story demanded. Don’t miss this latest addition to the world of Big Sky.

Beautiful story

This book just blew me away. I was so happy that Seth was going to get a book I knew there was so much more depth to him than what we had thought from the other books he was in. Seth is all grown up now and he meets Remington “Remi” and sparks fly immediately.
I really enjoyed this book. Seth has overcome so much more than we knew and Remi was just a breath of fresh air.
This book had it all, amazing chemistry, laughter, romance and suspense. I loved these narrators I didn’t want it to end.

Another great small town romance

I know I can always count on Kristen Proby to deliver a swoon worthy small town romance between amazing characters that I'll fall in love with. And Shelter was no different.
Cunningham Falls is a place that people visit and shortly after, fall in love with some aspect of it.

Seth found his way back there after his mother gave him up when he was young. But boy, did Seth go through A LOT. More than any child should. But he found his way back to his father and made a home for himself with his father, stepmother and the whole King crew. He was one of the lucky ones.
Remi, on the other hand appears to have led a charmed life. She has made a living out of adventures and proving others wrong. She has never felt the love of a parent and she has looked for that in her adventures and by being on her own, by herself. When she happens about Cunningham Falls, there is an immediate attraction at a bar between her and Seth, but she takes off before letting anything go further.

I enjoyed having the first connection between Remi and Seth be on his turf and where she feels at home. That close proximity sort of thing worked for them. It was immediate, fast and pretty sexy, bear and all. From there, it was full speed ahead with little drama. I liked that Ms Proby had it be a sort of lighter story, but I wish that we would've dove deeper into Seth's past since it was such a huge part of who he became and such a prominent part of the prologue that broke me. It could've been an intense and emotionally charged book instead of being glossed over. Same goes for Remi's past. While it wasn't as traumatic as Seth's, I think he really could've pushed this story forward a little more.

With all that said, I liked being back in Cunningham Falls and seeing familiar characters and the love between the King family and the kids. Even if you haven't read any of the Big Sky stories, this one totally stands alone. You'll fall in love with the characters and their love for one another and the way they come together as a family.
As for the audio, the narrators were perfect for Seth and Remi. You can't go wrong when Jason Clarke narrates. He is the perfect narrator for a ranch owner. I just feel he captured the essence of who Seth was. And Samantha Brentmoor, whom I'm not as familiar with really made Remi come alive. She became the character and the two brought the story to reality. I would definitely recommend giving it a listen.

Shelter

I really enjoyed this book, I wasn’t sure but it was exactly what I needed at the time. I was kind of in a mood and couldn’t pick the right book.
Then I began listening to this and I was sucked in. I love the dynamic of the family and then of the characters it just flowed and didn’t seem forced like this story could have been you or me. I just thoroughly enjoyed it and I want more.
I love that Seth has the family he does; it wasn’t always that way and the fact that he did have it well it makes me happy. I also love that they take Remi under their wing too because she needs them too.
Great book, great narration. I just want more.

Great cast of Characters

I love this sweet and emotional story. Seth's story is hard to read about but the love he receives from his new family has created a loving and sexy hero. I love visiting with some past couples and the narrators did a great job. I highly recommend this book and the whole series.

Great listen/read

Remi and Seth were everything. They proved you can have everything you think you need and everything you think you want until you find the missing piece then your even better off. To see the growth of Seth was epic. Kristen Proby never disappoints and this was even better. I love all her series and that each one is different but they intertwine and you get to check on everyone.

Listening was great and narration was on point

Amazing 🤩

Loveed the whole story, would recommend such lovely characters, such an easy listen. The whole Big Sky Series is just so wholesome.

Good book to listen to

I was so excited to hear Seth’s book. I remember “meeting” him when he was a child and now he’s all grown up and getting his own story. Remi is leaving show business behind and looking for a new life for herself. While on this journey she meets Seth and both of their lives are changed forever. I found it heartbreaking to hear about her relationship with her family especially her mum. I found myself getting quite angry at times. Then to find out what happened to Seth when he was a child, I actually cried. They are both damaged by the people who are supposed to nurture them. This is a lovely story of family, friendship and the bonds of these that allow you to deal with the past and grow into the future. I loved listening to this book, the narration was great it took a good book to the next level of enjoyment. I received this book from the Author. I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

Great series

Excellent end to a great series. Loved catching up with the king family. Hearing about Seth’s early life was heartbreaking. Enjoyed everything about the Cunningham falls books. Sorry that the series has ended but it has to happen sometime I guess.