Stranded

The Vail Mountain Series, Book 1

By: Desiree Scott

Narrated by: Charley Fae

It was supposed to be a vacation, a time to save her marriage, but what Joan Clayton hadn't counted on was Murphy's Law of Vail Mountain and the secrets that had damaged her marriage beyond repair. It was over. Depressed and angry, she decided to venture directly into an oncoming snowstorm, one that would be known as the blizzard of the century.

Stephen Brockheart received the call concerning a missing tourist after working 26 hours straight. A park ranger for the mountain resort, he set out on the routine mission, knowing he was running out of time as the blizzard hit with visibility zero. What he hadn't counted on was saving a beautiful woman and falling for her, a city girl who knew nothing about the dangers of the mountain. He had been there before and vowed never to return.

As Mother Nature raged, Joan was soon overcome by the feelings a complete stranger evoked in her, causing her to reevaluate her own life. Through the blizzard and stranded at the resort, death was imminent for any who would try to leave. Despite loss and secrets, can two people find love and happiness again?

Can they be given a second chance to make it real and lasting, or will that chance die with them?

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moderately interesting

it is a fast read and fairly predictable. narrator isn't bad but doesn't really make you want to come back for more. a few F bombs but a pretty soft read

Fresh Start

Stranded on Vail Mountain by Desiree L. Scot pulled me in from the blurb. I found the story to be fast moving and have some realistic emotions. I was really surprised by the twist in the book. This book has many emotions and Charley Fae performed it brilliantly. She has a smooth voice and it was easy to distinguish who was speaking. I requested this review copy audiobook and have voluntarily written this review. I will listen to more books by this author and narrator.

Uummmmm

So, I have to say that this did keep my attention and I am happy that I listened to the audiobook. BUT - there are some flaws that are hard to not roll my eyes at —- her best friend’s reasoning for her betrayal??? Couldn’t tell her about her sickness and just had to find the last bit of happiness by having sex with her husband?? And the husband being the one she went to for support??? And forgiving that friend?? No. That felt condescending to ask us to believe that... I also would have liked a little more attraction from her point of view. Instead I felt like it al came from him and that we didn’t really see how she felt until the end. And, declaring LOVE after a couple of days. Little silly.

Lost or Found?

Stranded on Vail Mountain
: Desiree L. Scott The premise of the book is good. Can and how do you move on after heartbreak? The main characters are introduced, but with the length there wasn't enough fleshing out. The supporting characters were just barely there. There were too many plot lines for a novella for it to be gripping. I did like the outdoor setting, and the remote location made it interesting. I will follow the next in the series with the hope it will be more.....



The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Charley Fae put a lot of life and emotion in the characters.



I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Great Read

Stranded on Vail Mountain (Vail Mountain Trilogy #1) by Desiree L. Scott was a great read. Joan has decided to go on vacation in order to save her marriage. Unfortunately her marriage crumbles when she discovers her husband has been cheating on her. She ventures into a snowstorm and gets rescued by Stephen, a park ranger. I absolutely loved reading Joan and Stephen's story and would love to read more about the characters.