It's been a while since I read a good romcom. I love enemies to lovers. Even tho it was difficult for me to connect with the characters, it was entertaining.

I received this book for free for an honest review.

So fun and sexy. Wonderful read and great for my camping trip. So happy with it.

Thanks to Netgalley for this edition for review.

I found this a really easy read. Easton and Amity are participating in a outdoorsy- reality TV programme. This is an enemies-to-lovers story, fun-filled romcom. There are many misunderstandings to create the tension between the two lead characters as their connection builds. It is a lot of fun, a bit silly and that's fine.

There were a lot of frustrating events here, but I'll just summarize them. The characters are all terrible; I despise them all.

Was not a big fan of the toxic masculinity and casual misogyny. The main character also was really wish washy and i felt exhausted reading this. Not a fan.

This wasn’t the best in terms of an enemies to lovers trope. I felt like he was so horrible and by the end I didn’t really believe the feelings they’d gathered. A lot of miscommunication but that’s normal in romance books. Not the worst though, there were cute moments and it was very readable. I liked the style and feel I’d probably read more by the author in the future.

I love the enemies to lovers trope. Throw in a reality show-let's go! The problem was, I just really didn't like Easton. Like at all. And i couldn't connect with either main character.

I started this book loving the first couple of chapters and really enjoying the characters. But by the 4 or 5 chapter, I was annoyed and irritated with them. I felt like the guy was a complete jerk and they both complained way to much for me. I ended up finishing the book to find out ending I just didn't really enjoy the characters. Might have just been where I am in my life and might need to reread at a later time.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

I loved the fast pace of this book, just perfect for when you want to a quick romance.


Easton and amity are the epitome of opposites attract.

I did enjoy this book but feel like the characters could have more of a description and back story.

When Easton and Amity meet - it is pretty clear that they are opposites in just about every way - except for maybe their competitive nature. They are competing on an adventure reality show that involves a LOT of running and survivor style competitions. They are both there for vastly different reasons. Amity - to prove something to herself and Easton - purely for the cash prize - so he can help a friend. From early on - it becomes really clear that they are not only the front runners for the competition but also that their fiery reactions to each other is more than just competition.

Amity was not a super likeable heroine. She had a lot of rough edges and wasn't particularly nice. For me - I'm not sure she was 100% rehabbed into someone I cared about by the end of the book. Even with how things ended - I am just not sure that she didn't bring a lot of it on herself. But I may be in the minority there. The other issue is that even as noble as Easton's intentions were - I am not sure he ended up being someone I truly liked either.

Overall - this was a fun story - but it didn't strike an emotional chord with me.

I received this as an ARC via NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.

This one was just not for me. I’ve read a lot of “reality competition” based books in the past and have enjoyed almost every one of them and the concept of this book seemed right up my alley despite my lack of enjoyment of reality TV. Unfortunately for me, this book was all of the things I hate about reality TV and none of the things I usually like about such romances.

I dislike the characters. Even for enemies to lovers, they were terrible to each other and I couldn’t accept their beginning stages of attraction, let alone the developing feelings. I actually had to set my e-reader down lest I throw it at one point from the sheer rage I felt about these characters. But, just like with the plot, the characters perfectly fit what you would expect from a reality TV star.

The writing itself was really good and I won’t hesitate to pick up another book by this author. I found her voice and style enjoyable and wish I could have gotten past my dislike for the plot enough to enjoy it. If you’re a reality TV fan, pick this one up but if you’re like me and find the whole idea a little ridiculous I’d give this one a pass

“Caring led to falling in love and falling in love meant commitment. It meant being trapped. It meant having to change yourself for a woman.” There is something about this quote that I wish I could just print out and send to every ex I have ever had. But on a serious note there were parts of this book I really enjoyed and parts that fell a little flat for me. The parts that fell a little flat for me are named Easton. I detest him. But Amity and Cooper were fun to read about and overall I thought the premise surrounding the book was a really cute idea.

We just LOVE an enemies to lovers in this household and Crush in the Cascades is no exception! Amity and Easton's connection is fiery and palpable, everything we love to see!

Interesting plotline that showcases Lisa S. Gayle's writing style and talents. This is an engaging and enjoyable read and is definitely binge worthy!

This was a cute, fast-paced read. I enjoyed the enemies to lovers trope between Amity and Cooper. Even though they hated each other for a quick second and thenyou blink and they loved each other. Loved the banter but I didn’t care for was the miscommunication.

My rating is 3 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this ebook for an honest review.

A very cute romance story! The cover was what drew me in and it absolutely delivered! Amazing vibes and characters.

DNF at 26%
This book was boring and I didn't like the writing. I hated the main characters, especially the man, and it didn't seem like it was going to get any better.

It is hard to root for romance when a character is so horrible. It really took me out of the book to realize that you're supposed to WANT Amity to be with a guy who is so horrible. Looking at this through the lens of a teacher, I wouldn't want my students having this kind of example set for them. For adults. it might be better.

Story of the book-

Everything, except for a shot at a million dollars, is for Easton Cooper. He will even participate in a ridiculous action-adventure reality program because he needs money so badly, even though he detests reality TV. By chance, he finds himself in a series of outdoor trials in the Oregon Cascade Mountains, right where he belongs. But there’s a catch: his companion, a tanned, sexy, and out-of-place California lady in heels and a formal dress in the middle of freaking nowhere, will not be able to defeat him! He’s looking across the meadow at her. even though he had to lug her over the finish line.

Amity Rose yearns for a journey. Nobody informed her that “dress correctly” meant donning rugged mountaineering gear. She arrived at the opening scene in high heels and a gorgeous outfit. She despises insects, the cold, tents, campfires, and shall I go on? All the competitors now view her as a spoiled princess, and to make matters worse, she was paired with the worst possible contestant: a gangly, arrogant mountain trail guide. Did the drama’s romance subplot simply have been added by the directors? Indeed, why not? She could win something more precious than cash when she finishes the race. However, not with him!

My review-

Full-length contemporary romance Crush in the Cascades is a stand-alone book. A fast-paced, action-packed story is woven together with an intense, enemies-to-lovers romance. Although I would have loved to read more about Bria, who was also an important part of the fantastic tale, the characters were fantastic, and Lisa Gayle managed to paint a superb picture of their origins throughout the book. I suggest it to anyone who enjoys romcoms or contemporary romance since it was a novel idea for a book. Amity, the lead character, was fantastic. I loved how they misunderstood one another and how their connection developed over time. It maintained the book’s attention.

It’s enjoyable, develops quickly, pays exactly the appropriate amount of attention to detail, and elicits a range of feelings in the reader. I thought the setting of this story—a traditional “enemies-to-lovers” tale—to be quite engaging and creative. The two characters’ connection works even though the author made a superb job of emphasizing their differences. Each makes the other a stronger rival thanks to their complementary skills and distinctive viewpoints. They encounter several difficulties with misunderstandings and incorrect presumptions along the way. Although some of the scenes seemed a little forced, overall it was interesting to read about how they came to understand and support one another.

Even though there were many characters, they were all wonderful. It was imaginative, fast-paced, and quite distinctive. Overall, I thought this was a good read, especially if you enjoy outdoor-themed reality TV shows. I enjoy the supporting characters since they are all recognizable by their names and characteristics. Aha, her complete justification is now clear, and she must inform her partner. Sincerely, the beginning of a relationship is crazy and mentally chaotic. But reading it is certainly a delight. I’m eager to read more in this series and would suggest it to anybody searching for an exciting, opposites-attract, enemies-to-lovers story. This is a winner and a great retreat since it’s enjoyable, amusing, and lovely.

This book was very hard to get into and connect to the characters. This one wasn't one that I particularly enjoyed.

This was a fun, back and forth contemporary romance! I enjoyed both of the characters personalities and liked them together as a couple. The book was well paced and kept my attention.