such a beautiful read! love how she pulls herself together and comes back from what happens. great book!

Natalie Maynard has been swindled out of everything she owns by a man she thought loved her. Feeling foolish and broken hearted, she moves to Chestnut Ridge to start a fresh new life. Too ashamed to go public, she refuses to help police apprehend the man responsible. Detective Randy Fellowes attempts to change her mind and in doing so, finds what he's been searching for as well.

And Then There Was You is a lovely, second chance romance that is refreshingly wholesome with overtures of Christian Faith. Naigle's characters are well developed, realistic and highly relatable. The small-town setting rounds out this contemporary romance with characters that steal your heart. I enjoyed a few unexpected plot twists and was fully engaged from cover to cover. Highly recommended to fans of contemporary romance.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. When a detective with a broken heart and a woman scorned by her recent man meet, sparks fly, but can they trust enough to open their hearts? Light-hearted, well-written story.

I wanted to like this more, it felt less like a romance and more like general fiction. Nancy Naigle is the queen of the slowest burn, clean romances, and this was definitely that. I really liked following the case Detective Randy was working on to help Natalie. I liked how slowly their relationship evolved, it felt realistic in the circumstances. I liked how Natalie ingratiated herself in her new small town and learned to trust herself.

But this is only 3 stars because it dragged at times. There were more chapters with the love interests apart than together, and I wanted to see their relationship bloom more. The last couple chapters were extremely rushed to wrap everything up.

That said, it's a sweet book for those Hallmark romance lovers.

This book, was so lovely. I was up until the middle of the night finishing it. I imagined throughout the book that this could be adapted to the screen. I loved the character growth and the community in the book. Recommend!

4.5 stars!

A heartfelt and delicately crafted debut novel about two young women who become entangled in one another and embark on a surprising journey of self-discovery and modern love.

Aisling and Maya’s connection is unexpected. Maya has recently returned to the University of Edinburgh for her second year, confident in her place there and in her first proper relationship with her childhood best friend, Ethan. Finally, she is one of them, those happy couples, self-satisfied in the knowledge that they are one half of something solid.

Aisling is a first-year student from Ireland, ready to leave her controlling family behind. But despite the distance, she still feels claustrophobic, still feels watched. Reeling from her break-up with her ex-girlfriend, she struggles to make friends and finds herself isolated. That is, until Aisling joins the Poetry Society. That’s where she meets Maya, and everything changes.

Moving between Ireland, Scotland, and London, Something About Her is a story about the fragility and transformative power of first love. With vivid insight and tenderness, it exposes the fear, hope, and longing that can consume us, particularly when there’s so much you still don’t know about love, about life, and about yourself.

This book is a heartwarming contemporary romance with a touch of inspiration. It explores themes of second chances, trust, and the power of community. It’s about rebuilding after loss and finding love when you least expect it.

● Set in Chestnut Ridge, a charming small town nestled in the mountains. The cozy, close-knit community becomes an essential backdrop for the unfolding events.

●Natalie Maynard returns from vacation to find her life turned upside down. Her belongings have been stolen, and she’s left with nothing. She’s resilient, determined, and seeking a fresh start.

●Detective Randy Fellowes is tasked with solving Natalie’s case. He’s dedicated, compassionate, and harbors secrets of his own.

●The townspeople of Chestnut Ridge play pivotal roles, offering support, friendship, and sometimes a little matchmaking.

●Natalie, desperate and vulnerable, seeks refuge in an old fishing cabin. There, she discovers a sense of peace and healing. The cabin becomes her sanctuary, and the mountains hold secrets waiting to be revealed.

●As Natalie and Randy work together to unravel the mystery of her stolen life, their connection deepens. They share laughter, tears, and unexpected moments of vulnerability.

●Naigle’s writing is descriptive, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of Chestnut Ridge. You’ll feel the crisp mountain air and hear the rustling leaves.

●Prepare for heartwarming moments, poignant reflections, and a few surprises along the way.

This book was touching and took me on emotional rollercoaster, for sure. The premise of the book instantly drew me in - a woman who is widowed returns home from vacation to find that someone she knows conned her of her home and things. Hence, her move and the introduction to Chestnut Ridge (her husband had left her a cabin). Although she does not have family, the townspeople quickly become like a family to her, showcasing the importance friendships can play in someone's life.

Natalie has lost everything, After her husband passed away, she was moving forward with gusto. Suddenly, the life she thought she was building was taken away, along with almost everything she owned by a scammer. With no place else to go, she heads to the rustic hunting cabin her husband left her

I loved this story of not giving up, starting over when all seems lost, and finding a new place in the world- I am looking forward to reading more stories set in Chestnut Ridge.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

eflective, optimistic, and tender!

And Then There Was You is a charming, uplifting tale that takes you into the life of Natalie Maynard, a confused, heartbroken widow who, after falling for a con man that left her confidence shattered, her life in tatters and her money all gone, moves to her late husband’s cabin in the idyllic mountains of Virginia to regroup, start over, and perhaps find some peace, family, and a new place to call home.

The writing is warm and fluid. The characters are kind, attentive, and supportive. And the plot is a sweet, heartfelt blend of life, loss, friendship, grief, introspection, drama, community, tricky situations, romantic gestures, unconditional love, and new beginnings.

Overall, And Then There Was You is a heartwarming, hopeful, captivating tale by Naigle that’s a promising start for this new Chestnut Ridge series and is definitely the perfect choice for anyone who loves endearing characters and small-town charm.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of And Then There Was You by Nancy Naigle in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This is a new series and I absolutely loved it and can't wait to read more. I found this to be such a heart warming story and it captivated my attention right from the first page. I was sad to finish it! Do yourself a big favor and read this at the first opportunity you have, you won't be disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

When Natalie gets conned by a man she is embarrassed and feels like a fool. Which leaves her to make some rash decisions and makes it hard for her to trust anyone.
So much so that she decides to leave town and go to the small town she where she had a little cabin .the small town helped Natalie not to doubt herself and that she is a great person.

I want to express my gratitude to St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for providing me with an advanced reader copy of "And then there was you" by Nancy Naigle. Despite the promising beginning, the novel ultimately fell short of expectations.

The story kicks off with a strong premise as a woman faces a deceitful boyfriend, yet it quickly devolves into a narrative rife with sexist stereotypes. The protagonist, Natalie, consistently makes questionable decisions, relies on men to solve her problems, and is preoccupied with comments about calories. The male lead, a detective, appears more interested in dating Natalie than genuinely solving her case, reinforcing outdated gender norms.

Furthermore, the plot is marred by unexplained holes, particularly regarding Natalie's supposedly deceased husband. Her lack of knowledge about his separate life in Chestnut Ridge and apparent amnesia regarding shared experiences create confusing inconsistencies. The characters' stilted and saccharine dialogue contributes to the narrative's lack of depth, leaving the story feeling stagnant and unconvincing.

Regrettably, "And then there was you" failed to deliver on its initial promise, succumbing to problematic stereotypes and narrative shortcomings. After reaching the halfway point, I found it challenging to continue due to the stagnant dialogue and unresolved plot issues.

Second chance romance has my heart and that cover! It completely drew me in and it’s something I instantly would pick up off a shelf at a store! Loved this romance so much!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. This was a cute little love story. I appreciate that there wasn't much spice and it just focused on the story. Small town feels are my jam so i really enjoyed this one.

Natalie Maynard's life is spiraling out of control since her husband died. Added to that is she has fallen for a man who has conned her out of her money and possessions. Enter detective Randy Fellows who has been assigned to look into the matter. In the process, he knows he has met the woman who he has fallen in love with. She is still grieving her husband and the devastation that she was conned. Her best friend Shelia will always be there for her. A whisper in her head from her husband said to go to the cabin. The people of Chestnut Ridge and the cabin are better than she remembers. She is beginning to believe she has found where she is meant to be. The case is coming to a head and a conversation she over hears, throws her off. Detective Fellows pieces together everything only for Natalie's world to come crashing again. In the end, family can be difficult but so rewarding.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Honestly I’m kind of confused. The couple spent half a day together and he was already confessing his love to her. I felt like this book was missing a major something for me to love it.

I’m a sucker for a book that has a cabin in the woods and make it a cozy romance and it’s a homerun. This book has all that and more!
Thank you #griffin and #NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

Natalie was swindled out of everything, after being widowed. SHe determined she had to be strong and move on. Move on she did, to a cabin off the beaten path that her husband left her.. What she wanted was to be alone, what she got was more then she could ever imagine, friends, family, and a secret.

THis was a book that had all the feels. I want to move to Chestnut Ridge, and i can't wait to read bokk number two in the series.

I like the message of hope and the setting of the small town in this story. You have to feel sorry for a woman who falls in love and finds out he was con man! She learns to open her heart to friendship and love. A good read.