Stuck on the Slopes

By: Jessica Salina

Narrated by: Cailey Lupiccini

The cabin is heating up in this romantic comedy as a pro-athlete and corporate marketer dodge the tabloids and save a ski lodge.

Professional athlete Juniper Hart was forced into retirement after a devastating snowboarding accident left him with a permanent injury. Despite the media wondering if he’ll make a return to the slopes, he acquired a failed Colorado ski lodge. With only his service dog, Sasquatch, for company, he needs help bringing the lodge back to life.

When burned-out corporate ladder-climber Rachel Friedman doesn't get the raise needed to afford her rising rent costs, she trades in her Florida summers for Colorado winters. As Juniper Hart’s live-in resort manager, his attitude toward an increasing media presence leaves her wondering if the pay increase and free rent are worth it.

Rachel needs to thaw Juniper’s icy heart so they can work together to save the lodge (and her job along with it). But first, she’ll need to establish dominance over the tabloids to earn Juniper’s trust and take control of the media’s narrative.

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Winter Romance

This snowy romance delivers heartfelt character work but stumbles in the audio execution.

Juniper shines with authentic disability representation. His chronic pain journey and bond with his service dog are sensitively portrayed, rooted in trauma from a snowboarding accident.

Rachel brings fresh energy, having uprooted her life to work at the ski lodge, adding a layer of personal reinvention to the story.

Unfortunately, the narration doesn’t quite match the emotional depth. The narrator reads rather than performs, with little vocal distinction between characters and a monotone delivery that flattens key moments. It’s a story that begs to be told with warmth and nuance—but the audio leaves it feeling cold.

Worth a listen for the representation and character arcs, but maybe with a side of patience—or playback speed adjustments.

I received a free copy from StoryOrigin and Jessica Salina and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

Fun Sweet Listen

This was a pretty low angst listen, I found it to be a solid straightforward romance. There was little resolution or even addressing the issues that did arise between the two and with Juniper's Mother, it all fell a bit flat. Narration was a bit emotionless and more like the story was just being read to me rather then actually bringing the characters to life. I understand Juniper's character is described that way but I felt that from the very beginning. Overall its a nice easy listen.

Great story

I honestly liked this story quite a bit with the main characters, (Rachel and Juniper), having a lot of back stories they had to work through to find their HEA. Juniper has so many layers of pain, trust issues, parental angst, etc. that are lying just under the surface. Rachel has a wonderful calming and grounding effect on Juniper which makes them a perfect match.

The setting for the story is described beautifully, you can almost imagine being in the mountains of Colorado.

Personally, I prefer audiobooks that have dual narrators, especially when the chapters are written from each of the main character’s perspectives. The narration is okay (not enough difference between the voices of Rachel, Juniper, and other characters) for me.

I received an advanced readers copy and am leaving this review voluntarily

A Warm and Funny Winter Romance That’ll Melt Your

I absolutely loved this sweet and easy-to-read (or in my case, easy-to-listen) book! Stuck on the Slopes by Jessica Salina is such a fun and heartwarming romantic comedy. The story is entertaining, the characters are relatable, and I was hooked from the beginning.

I listened to the audiobook version, and Calley Lupiccini did a fantastic job bringing the characters to life. Her narration added so much personality and charm to the story, it made the experience even better.

Juniper, the broody ex-snowboarder with his adorable service dog Sasquatch, and Rachel, the ambitious but burnt-out marketing pro, make such a great pair. Their chemistry is believable, the setting is cozy, and the lodge renovation plot added a fun backdrop to their evolving relationship. There’s just the right balance of humor, heart, and a little bit of heat.

Definitely a feel-good listen and perfect if you want something light but engaging. I’ll be keeping an eye out for more from this author!

Pure Enjoyment from Start to Finish!

Stuck on the Slopes was an absolute joy to listen to from start to finish! Jessica Salina has crafted a charming, witty, and heartwarming story that had me smiling, laughing, and completely hooked. The characters were relatable and endearing, and the pacing kept the story engaging without ever feeling rushed.

Cailey Lupiccini’s narration brought the entire book to life. Her voice work was expressive and perfectly matched the tone of the story, making each character memorable. She added an extra layer of magic that made the audiobook experience even more enjoyable.

If you're looking for a feel-good story with great chemistry, humor, and a touch of wintery romance, this is it. I definitely recommend!

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