The first book in the Blue Spruce Lodge series a story that takes a while to get into. Rolf Johansson and Glory Cormer’s story, plus a bonus story that I enjoyed reading.

Short and sweet, “On the Edge” is a coming of age story though obviously the heroine is already a grown woman. Having been in the shadow of her semi-famous mother, Glory Cormer had always been in the sidelines.
But, when her mother passed away, she had to be in charge since her father usually had his head in the clouds. Thus, her late “coming of age.”
So, when her father bought a ski resort where he sank most of their capital, Glory did not have any choice but follow.
And that was when Glory’s world turned upside down! While trying to finish her first novel, Glory had to deal with the noise of construction and Rolf Johansson, her father’s business partner. What followed was a predictable boy meets girl scenario – they met, they clash, they fall in love.
The book was hard to follow because there was no clear signal when you’re reading the story of Glory and Rolf or you are inside the novel that Glory was writing. It was an interesting ploy to tell two stories in one, but it was distracting and took away from my enjoyment of the book.
On the Edge is Rated T for Teens

"On the Edge" by Dani Collins is a great story. There is romance and life journeys. Might be appropriate for 18+ years old but can't recommend for my class since I am teaching younger kids.

Glory is trying to become a writer in her own right after years of helping her famous author mother updating her older books. Her mother dies and her father invests in a ski resort without even talking it over with her. Reluctantly, Glory goes with him to make sure he doesn't spend all of her mother's money. Rolf will let nothing stop him from opening this resort. It is a story about a tough guy falling for the wall flower turned vocal. I really didn't feel an connection between the two main characters. For me is was just an ok read.

I found a lot of the characters in this book very rude and there was a lack of respect all round.

The Heroin/Glory had little to no self-esteem and allowed others (particularly her father) take advantage of her. The Hero/Rolf is stiff and mean to everyone, has an attitude of 'I'm better than everyone and i'm just putting up with you because I have too'. While I sort of understood how they come round to each other I thought it was a bit abrupt and unbelievable.

I also found the (short) story that the Heroin/Glory is writing broking in at annoying times and that some of the idea's that Glory was meant to have gained from her life came after the bit of the story they were included in. This made it feel a bit jarring.

I would consider reading the next book in the series but wouldn't re-read this one.

I received a copy of this book for free from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

Such a fun read! The H/h have great chemistry, and their interactions are sweet and sexy. Definitely recommend!

On the Edge by Dani Collins was a interesting read. At first, it was hard to figure out the story line, but when you had that figured out, it was so captivating that it was hard to put down. Such a fun and new way of telling a story. A two for one.

The first book in Blue Spruce Lodge series, On the Edge is an interesting story. Glory is budding writer hiding behind her late mother's persona. She is assisting her father in the rebuild of a lodge he purchased. Rolf is his business partner who elicits a lot of emotions in Glory. On the Edge is about how they both pursue their life. Eagerly awaiting the upcoming books in the series

On the Edge is the first book in the new series Blue Spruce Lodge. Rolf is a very dominant character and Glory doesn’t want any part of someone like that. Their paths cross and sparks are inevitable. I have read several books by Dani Collins and throughly enjoy her stories.

On the Edge by Dani Collins
When Glory Cormer’s father introduces her to ‘their’ new business partner, she’s appalled. Viking-like Rolf Johansson exudes the same alpha-intimidation that jocks used to torment her through high school. After nursing her mother the last several years, she’s trying to break out of her shell and secretly pursue a writing career, but Rolf insists she go through with the rotten deal her father struck with his brother to renovate an old chalet.
Rolf envisions this mountain as a world-class resort for elite athletes and other jet setters. As a downhill champion and owner of a world-renowned sports equipment empire, he knows what it takes to get what he wants. Nothing will stop him, especially not a hotheaded wallflower who turns the ice in his veins to lava.
Bonus Story! This book contains Glory’s novella Blessed Winter, a no-room-at-the-inn Christmas romance.
this is Glory Cormer and Rolf Johansson's story.
Leave it to her father to be mysterious rather than give a straight answer.
As a child, Glory had thought Marvin Cormer was wonderfully exciting when he planned elaborate outings to surprise her. Riding in the car blindfolded had been a regular occurrence. He had loved to take her somewhere unexpected, like a sleepover at the aquarium.
Glory Cormer’s father introduces her to ‘their’ new business partner, she’s appalled. Viking-like Rolf Johansson exudes the same alpha-intimidation that jocks used to torment her through high school.
Rolf envisions this mountain as a world-class resort for elite athletes and other jet setters. As a downhill champion and owner of a world-renowned sports equipment empire, he knows what it takes to get what he wants
Bonus Story! This book contains Glory’s novella Blessed Winter, a no-room-at-the-inn Christmas romance.
this is Glory Cormer and Rolf Johansson's story.
Leave it to her father to be mysterious rather than give a straight answer.
As a child, Glory had thought Marvin Cormer was wonderfully exciting when he planned elaborate outings to surprise her. Riding in the car blindfolded had been a regular occurrence. He had loved to take her somewhere unexpected, like a sleepover at the aquarium.
Glory Cormer’s father introduces her to ‘their’ new business partner, she’s appalled. Viking-like Rolf Johansson exudes the same alpha-intimidation that jocks used to torment her through high school.
Rolf envisions this mountain as a world-class resort for elite athletes and other jet setters. As a downhill champion and owner of a world-renowned sports equipment empire, he knows what it takes to get what he wants
On the Edge by Dani Collins is a 3 star book.
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book."

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She's on the verge of becoming her own woman. He's on the cusp of making his dream a reality. The jock and the wallflower, never had a clue what fate had in store for them. What starts off a battle of wills becomes a quest for fulfillment. Glory is finding the courage to speak her mind and follow her dreams. Rolf is the roadblock to her independence and no way will she lose ground to her a bully like him. Rolf is a man with a plan and he will stop at nothing to make his vision real. Dani Collins is good at making emotion the focal point of her stories. She leads with the heart and works her way out from there.

I really enjoyed this first in series. The characters were well-written and well-rounded and emotionally not stereotypical - for example, Rolf's strained relationship with his stepmother is not difficult for the reasons that might be expected. Glory has a complicated relationship with her late mother and her father as well yet follows her father to a remote lodge in Montana despite her own dreams. She certainly has a pattern of putting her life on hold for her parents. While this story is no doubt a romance, I enjoyed that there were thoughtful looks into family dynamics as well. But at the center of it all, Rolf and Glory were such a fun pair- I love a couple who engages in witty verbal battles and these two were terrific. Trigg was a wonderful secondary character here and I can't wait for his story. I suspect that all of the characters we met here (including the older generation) likely will get their own stories. Cannot wait to read the next book!

On the Edge is book one in the Blue Spruce Lodge series. Glory finds herself having to assist in the rebuild of a lodge her father purchased. When she meets her father's new business partner, she has mixed feelings. She doesn't like him, but yet he is attracted to him. Will they be successful with the lodge? Will Glory and Rolf find more than success with the business? An interesting story.

I am very torn about On The Edge. So much so that I let the story “stew” in my head for a day before writing this review. Yet, in the end, my reaction did not change from that first impression. There were parts of this story that I enjoyed, but that wasn’t enough to get me connected to either Glory or Rolf, especially Rolf. I can certainly enjoy a “hate your guts” beginning that turns into a “love you forever” ending… but that’s not how I felt about Glory and Rolf. To be fair, I’m not going to say much more than that. It’s a story that I could have enjoyed more but in the end, I simply didn’t. On The Edge is a good book that many readers will enjoy. For me, it was a story where I could not like or connect with the main characters in any way – unfortunately, this time I wasn’t captured by a Dani Collins story. I’m very much in the air if I’ll continue on to the next story, that probably depends on what the cover blurb shows me.

In the end, you are the only one who can say if a story is for you, so give On The Edge a chance and make up your own mind. My words are simply my reaction – yours might be quite different.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Glory is dealing with the loss of her mother when her dad get this hair brain idea and not she is along for the ride. But her dream is to keep writing and hopes that it will help cover the cost for dad's craziness. Rolf has lost and now he it helping his brother get this ski resort off the ground only problem is he has a board to answer to and nothing seems to be going his way. Can the two of them get along just long enough to see it this project will even work?

I will say this book as some super explosive scenes in it and it does offer a small story inside so its like you're getting to in one which is kind of fun. I loved Glory she had this soft side but don't mess with her she can be explosive too. She wants to find herself so she's dealing with a lot of pain and hurt but over all she was just easy to connect with. I had a love hate relationship with Rolf. I found him a little annoying and the author made him completely unrelatable for most the book so it was kind of frustrating some times. This book is a steamy romance and is full of adult language and scenes so if thats what your looking for this book is for you.

On the Edge is the first book in Dani Collins’ Blue Spruce Lodge Series. This gives the events leading up to the lodge with the characters involved. The problems and struggles involved in getting it up and running. Also, it is story of having the strength to follow your own dream, not to ride on the coattails of someone else’s or to live their shadows.

Usually I find Ms. Collins’ characters to be sincere and likable but had a difficult time connecting to the ones in On the Edge. I liked Rolf’s brother much more than him. Glory was an imitation of her mother, who had a challenging time of finding out who she was and what she wanted. As for her father, I wanted to love him as the gregarious older professor but at times he behaved like an aged Peter Pan.

To really enjoy a book, I need to like the characters which I did for each one sometime in the story, other times I wanted them to have career and relationship classes. Will I stick with the series? Yes, because fiction often mirrors the real world, not everyone is someone I will like. I see if the next set of characters in this winter wonderland are more to my fancy.

This story of Glory and Rolf’s was very interesting and had lots of sizzle, but I have to admit the book Glory was writing had me hook line and sinker and every time she quit writing I would just be Jonesing for the next chapter of her book.
So it’s like you are getting two books in one, you can’t go wrong.

Over the Edge, the first book in the Blue Spruce Lodge series by Dani Collins is an interesting book. Glory Cormer is concerned when he father buys a deserted lodge with the money he inherits after his wife’s death. Half-brothers Rolf and Trigg Johansonn are an interesting pair, heirs to a world-renown sports equipment empire, both are world-class athletes yet quite opposite in their approach to life. Trigg was basically an over gown kid, not caring how his actions affected those around him while Rolf was a Type-A focused businessman.

I struggled with Glory’s lack of a spine and not standing up for herself. She was the ever-obedient daughter afraid to confront either of her parents. After her mother was diagnosed with cancer, Glory nursed her. She wanted to break out of her shell and secretly pursue a writing career, but feared she could not live up to her mother’s reputation. Glory’s father was a narcissist, not caring how his behavior and actions affected others. He was determined that Glory would accompany him to Montana and get the lodge ready to open, no matter what Glory might want to do. Rolf was interesting, an alpha-type, caring about only getting what he wanted, and not letting anyone get in his way.

I was surprised by how much Rolf changed when he decided he cared for Glory. I did not expect a relationship between Rolf and Glory to occur. I really liked the Glory’s novella Blessed Winter, a no-room-at-the-inn Christmas romance that she wrote during her time at the lodge. Despite my struggles, I did enjoy reading this book and can recommend this book to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

I read this book in one day. It took a little getting into it but once I did, I could not put down. Glory has helped her dying mother in her writing her romance books but now Glory wants to write her own book. Glory's father has decided to buy a run down ski chalet with two brothers, Rolf and Trigg.which he needs Glory's help. Rolf is very arrogant and alpha male. Very different than Glory, who is a wall flower and a people pleaser. But neither than can deny their is a chemistry between the two of them, as layers are peeled down on each.

The confusing part of the book, is the book with in the story that Glory is writing, but I loved it. I became very vested with Pandora and Brock. A great story that I highly recommend. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Book one in the Blue Spruce Lodge series, On The Edge is all about having the courage to follow your convictions. Well that and having the courage to fall in love.
Glory Cormer has spent most of her adult life hiding her writing skills, though she’s plenty talented and has years of experience editing her romance writer mother’s books, writing her blog and updating her website, then updating her mother’s stories after her death. With her father throwing everything her mother has earned into renovating an old ski lodge, Glory is constantly worried that he’s spending money they don’t have. With royalties from her mother’s books dwindling and a story practically telling itself to her she starts writing in secret, planning to release the book under her mother’s name once it’s done.
I completely related to Glory. Writing fiction of any kind is intensely personal and when it has all the emotional push and pull of romance it is extra daunting. Having been teased for her writing as a teenager Glory’s fear of rejection was very real.
Rolf is a winner. He doesn’t know how to be anything else and with that winning attitude comes arrogance and an expectation that half the world is fawning over him. I respected his ability from the start but only really started to like him as he revealed tiny little cracks in his perfection.
This story is complex on many levels, yet it is also compelling. It took me a few pages to get into it because there are two story threads, the real one and the story that Glory is writing. Having said that, I’m glad I kept going because once I was hooked I couldn’t stop reading.