I enjoyed reading this first story set in Moose Falls, Alaska. The storyline was very intriguing. This story revolves around Xavier Stone, former Pro Footballer, and True Everett, the manager of a popular tavern in Moose Falls. The backstory for the hero includes Xavier’s two brothers, Landon and Caleb, and the childhood trauma that catches up with them in Moose Falls. Taking center stage in this family drama is the Matriarch, Hattie Stone who brings the brothers and their wayward father together.
I enjoyed this story . It was about family and healing, and love. I’m looking forward to reading more stories set in Moose Falls with the remaining brothers, Caleb and Landon. The romantic journey between True and Xavier was heart warming. I recommend FALLING FOR ALASKA for your reading pleasure

This was my first Belle Calhoun book, but it won’t be my last. I loved the story, the relatable characters, and the beautiful Alaskan backdrop. I love the way Calhoun writes!

I’ve loved other books I’ve read by Belle Calhoune, so when I saw she had a new book coming out, I was excited. She writes the sweetest small-town romances. Falling for Alaska is the first book in a new series- Moose Falls, Alaska.

I really enjoyed this cute romance. I loved the small town of Moose Falls and all the great side characters. I loved all the references to beautiful setting of Alaska.

True and Xavier were cute together. They had great banter and I really enjoyed getting to have both characters POV. They were an easy couple to invest in. I liked how they were both able to discover what was most important in their lives.

If you like small town, sweet wholesome romances, then I recommend checking out this book!

Book Review: Falling for Alaska…. Moose Falls Alaska #1
Stars: 4 X 5
Author: Belle Calhoune @bellecalhoune
Publisher: Forever @readforeverpub
Thank you to @netgalley for this ARC.

True Everett lives and works in Alaska. She also manages a small tavern/cafe. True has been caring for her young brother since her parents past. She knows everyone in town and is loved by everyone.

Xavier is a former pro football player. Xavier also took on the male role model for his two younger brothers after his parent’s divorce and his father moved away. For Xavier and his brother they have been called back to Moose Falls to the home of their beloved Grandmother. Unfortunately for the trio their grandma has cancer and she needs help running the family business. Plus she has an ulterior motive as she wants the the boys to get to know their father. Xavier is not happy about being in Alaska but he will do anything for his beloved Grandma.

The moment Xavier walked into True‘s cafe she fell for him but she needed to be cautious as she has had her heart broken in the past. Xavier also noticed True but he is not looking for any relationships as his fiancé broke up with him just before he headed to Alaska and his heart needs to heal. Xavier also doesn’t want to stay in Alaska he want to go back to the lower states. This it going to be hard because True and Xavier’s paths keep crossing but whose wouldn’t in a small town. It is evident there is chemistry between them but will they act upon it?

There is a bit of family drama to navigate and so many complicated relationships exist. True an Xavier will need to learn to trust again and be willing to open the hearts if they want to give this a go. This is going to be a wonderful new series to keep an eye out for and read. Plus I love Alaska!!

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This was a good clean romance set in Alaska. When 3 brothers return to Alaska to learn the family business from their estranged dying grandmother, the oldest begins to fall for a local girl. I enjoyed watching them figure out their lives and get the hea.

Falling for Alaska by Belle Calhoune
Don't miss the first trip to Moose Falls, Alaska where a down-on-his-luck football player and a sassy restaurant owner find themselves going from enemies to lovers in this small-town romance — perfect for fans of Brenda Novak and Annie Rains!
A small-town restaurateur and a big city former football player go head-to-head in this heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance . . .
As the oldest of three brothers, former pro-football player Xavier Stone is no stranger to making tough calls. Like returning to his small hometown of Moose Falls, Alaska to help run his grandmother’s hard cider company and gastro pub. He agrees to keep an open mind, but between working with his estranged father and confronting heavy childhood memories with his brothers, Xavier’s ready to rush back to civilization. Even the stunning woman who runs his grandmother’s restaurant seems to instantly dislike him . . .
True Everett knows better than to let a ridiculously handsome man distract her, especially when it’s the same guy who stands between her and owning Northern Exposure, the tavern she manages. She didn’t pour her soul into the restaurant just for Xavier to swoop in and snatch away her dreams. But amid all the barbs—and, fine . . . all the sparks—flying, True glimpses the man beneath the swagger. That version of Xavier, the real one, might just steal True’s heart.
This is Xavier Stone and grandmother’s story.
This is True Everett’s story.
“Hi there. Can I put in an order over here? The dining area is pretty packed.”
“Of course. What can I get you?” True asked.
“Great. I’ll do a salmon burger with coleslaw and rosemary fries,” he said. “And let me have two Yukon Ciders. Apple crisp and wild berry. Please.”
“Sure thing. The food will be ready in fifteen minutes or so.” She pointed at a spot in the distance. “There’s a spot that just freed up over by the pool table. We’ll bring your drinks right over.”
The moment tall, dark, and handsome walked into Northern Exposure, True Everett’s stomach lurched as if she’d taken a ride on the Tilt-A-Whirl at the carnival. The last time she had gone on that particular thrill ride, True had been twelve years old and eager for excitement. At twenty-eight years old, she knew better than to look for adventure in a good-looking man. Been there, done that. Having her heart smashed into little pieces had taught her a huge life lesson. She was never going down that road again.
I recommend this book.
Falling for Alaska by Belle Calhoune is a 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Belle Calhoune.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

The Stone brothers are returning to Moose Falls after being away for years. When their parents divorced, they left town and never returned. Xavier is the oldest and has lost his career in the NFL due to an injury. His fiancé also left him for his best friend.
True has been running the local tavern and is determined not to get involved with him. The Stone brothers are here due to the declining health of their grandmother. They can inherit her business if they will just live there and work at the cider plant for 1 year. Xavier is smitten with True from the 1st meeting.
Well written and held my attention and can't wait for the next Stone brother's book.

A sweet romance set in small town Alaska. When Xavier and his two brothers come back to Alaska they are told they have to stay a year if they want to inherit the family company. With their lovable grandmother dying with illness, it is hard, plus working with their dad who left the family high and dry. Meeting True (found this name odd, and confusing), sparks fly and a romance is born. Expect stories to come for the other two brothers and look forward to reading them too. Would recommend.

A great, easy to read, wholesome romance set in Alaska. Perfect to breeze through when you are in a book slump. Not spicy, but sweet and endearing. The characters are likeable and the writing was good. Would recommend!

Falling for Alaska by Belle Calhoune is the story of ex NFL star Xavier Stone who, with his two brothers, is drawn back to his childhood hometown in Alaska by an offer from his dying grandmother to inherit the family business if he and his brothers spend one year there working with their estranged father. Xavier is attracted to True Everett who runs their family-owned tavern and she to him. True is raising her young brother following the death of her parents.

I was immediately drawn in by the prologue in which a young Xavier and his two younger brothers are being taken away from Alaska by their mother to live in Arizona. The sadness he has about leaving, the way he comforts his siblings, and the way their father is depicted watching them leave all tugged at my heartstrings. What disappointed me most about this book was that even though they are brought back to Alaska and there is interaction with the estranged father, I wanted to read more about the healing and tension between them. It just didn't delve as deep as I wanted. Perhaps there will be more in future books, as I'm assuming there will be at least two more books to tell Caleb and Landon's stories. I am particularly interested in Landon's.

As for the romance between Xavier and True, it was cute and made me think of a Hallmark movie. Personally, I like more relationship development. I loved True's brother and enjoyed Xavier's interaction with him. All in all, it was a quick and easy read. I will keep an eye out for a possible continuation to this series.

My sincere thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book and give my unbiased opinion of it.

Falling for Alaska was a sweet, clean and hallmark like story. The language was lighthearted, easy to read and follow, but also felt modern Gen Z in nature (using words like "ditto").
I felt like there was insta lust, but the relationship was a slow burn and there was a third act breakup, however it seemed to be done good, with a a good hand in maintaining the plot arc. Also, character development was there. I enjoyed the premise of 2 individuals coming from challenging backgrounds, coming together and discovering hope and dreams coming true.
Overall, enjoyed the book.

Falling for Alaska by Belle Calhoune is a lovely, sweet romance. I have read many, many of Belle Calhoune’s books and have enjoyed every one.

Hattie, the owner of an Alaskan cider company, finagles her three grandsons to come from big city Phoenix, Arizona to small town Moose Falls, Alaska for a year. At the end of the year, they can decide if they want to keep the company or to sell it. There’s one not so little hitch, her grandsons must work with her son, their father, who was pretty much a no-show throughout their lives.

The prologue, set twenty years earlier, was so heartbreaking. However, it sets the stage for how the three men react to the situation to come.

I enjoyed True and Xavier very much. They were both smart and witty. Their banter often made me laugh out loud. They were both capable in their careers, but their pasts had damaged their confidence in themselves. True’s love for her nine-year-old brother Jaylen was so sweet and nurturing. Xavier’s love for his brothers touched my heart. To see the healing of True and Xavier’s souls and their relationships with themselves and family was heartwarming.

Having said that one of my favorite characters is True’s brother Jaylen. He’s a pip. He’s so positive and enthusiastic. And smart as a whip.

Another favorite is grandma Hattie. She’s quirky, sharp and unique, plus she’s a no-nonsense business woman. She has a secret, but you will have to read the book to know what it is.

I was honored to receive a copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest review.

“A small-town restauranteur and a big city former football player go head-to-head in this heartfelt enemies-to-lovers romance”

When I discovered this was set in Alaska and was a clean romance I was giddy with excitement!

Xavier Stone seems to be on a run of making difficult decisions. Leaving an ex-girlfriend and a pro football career in the headlights, he joins his brothers in Moose Falls, Alaska at his grandmother’s request. She’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and needs help running her cider company and gastro pub. What the siblings don’t know is that grandma has orchestrated them to work alongside their absentee dad…

True Everett knows what it means to be focused. She’s had to raise her 8-year-old brother since her parents died 6 years ago. She has no time to be swept off her feet by a handsome football player and has no intention of letting him take away everything she’s worked for in order to stay in Alaska.

Will Xavier fall for Alaska? You’ll have to read to find out!

I’m so happy there are authors out there who continue to write sweet, swoon-worthy books set in great locations. Calhoune’s sense of place is spectacular and her ability to place me in this small-town setting and have my pulse skyrocketing at the intense connection between her main characters is stellar.

The main theme of this wonderful story may be the importance of family, but it’s also about:
✔️chanelling the power to shape your own destiny
✔️avoiding the tendency to wallow in past hurts
✔️not taking everything at face value
✔️the fragility of life
✔️rebuilding relationships
✔️choosing happiness
✔️not letting fear win
✔️being aware of the ripples of one’s decisions
✔️not running away from difficult choices
✔️being present for loved ones
✔️rising above our fears
✔️realizing that we are enough as we are

I loved the Hattie-isms and I can’t wait for book 2 rumoured to be published in Fall 2024!

I was gifted this copy by Forever, Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

This was very cutesy. It was missing some extra umpf behind the writing. Everything in the book was mid level; the writing was mid; the characters were mid: nothing really stood out to me and nothing would really stick with me.

First thought: A sweet and clean story about finding your own way and conquering your inner demons to move forward. A story of second chances and fighting to building a life you want. A love story to Alaska and the spirit of small towns.

True runs the local tavern Northern Exposure, it’s her dream to one day own it. After losing her parents in an accident 7yrs ago Hattie the owner took her under her wing and gave her the opportunity to build a new life for her and her little brother. She’s been burned before so love is the last thing on her mind, her focus is her brother and her job.

Xavier is an ex football player after an injury ended his career, he lost everything his dream, fiancé and who he was. He has been given the chance with his 2 brothers to move back to his hometown in Alaska and learn the family business from his Grandma Hattie. But his Mom left from Alaska with him and his brothers when he was 10 and never looked back, so going back to Moose Falls comes with a lot of baggage. But with no football and being down on his luck he doesn’t have much choice. Love is the last thing he was looking for as the plan isn’t to stay in Alaska longer than the year.

These two will cross paths as Moose Falls is a small town and Hattie and her 3 grandsons are like the Kennedy’s of Alaska. Learning to navigate this complicated family dynamic, complicated relationships, demons of the past and the transitions of businesses while learning to trust and let love in again is going to be a fun ride.

Some heavy topics such as accidental parent deaths, terminal illness, absentee parent and cheating may be triggering for some.

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Ex Football Player
* Protective MMC
* Girl Boss FMC
* Stand in Parent
* Family Bonds
* Different Worlds
* Small Town
* Clean & Sweet

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In Belle Calhoune's heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance, "Falling for Alaska," small-town restaurateur True Everett and former pro-football player Xavier Stone find themselves at odds when Xavier returns to Moose Falls to help run his grandmother's business. True is initially resistant to Xavier's presence, seeing him as a threat to her dreams of owning the tavern she manages. However, as they continue to work together, sparks fly and True begins to see the real man beneath Xavier's swagger. Xavier, a former football star, is used to making tough decisions, but returning to Moose Falls is a challenge he hadn't anticipated. He finds himself confronted with his estranged father and heavy childhood memories, making him eager to return to the city. Despite his initial dislike for True, he can't help but be drawn to her strength and determination. As True and Xavier navigate their conflicting goals and growing attraction, they learn to understand and appreciate each other's perspectives. Through their banter and undeniable chemistry, they discover a deep connection that transcends their differences. The journey of these two characters is a testament to the power of love and the ability to find common ground even in the most unlikely of circumstances. Belle Calhoune's writing is engaging and witty, capturing the essence of small-town life and the complexities of human relationships. "Falling for Alaska" is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of romance and those who enjoy a heartwarming story about finding love in unexpected places.

This was a sweet, clean romance set in a small Alaskan town. I enjoyed the setting and the characters, although sometimes their motive for their actions was a bit basic, in my opinion. This is the first in a series and I am invested enough to plan to read the rest of the series.

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As an Alaskan, I'm always a sucker for a book related to Alaska. While I'm reading fewer romances nowadays, shrug, I found this one a fun, easy read. I liked the main characters, Xavier and True, and the others about them. From the moment the book opened on Xavier and his two younger brothers as children dealing with their parent's divorce and move to Arizona from Alaska -- talk about different environments! -- I was hooked. True seemed a bit prickly, for lack of a better word, when we met her but as we get to know her back story, including her parent's death in a plane crash and raising her younger brother alone, I came to like and respect her....even when her hormones seemed to run out of control at times. Xavier's grandmother, despite living on borrowed time, is a hoot and someone we'd all enjoy having as a grandma. Even Xavier's two brothers, although we don't get to know them as well, are likable. Toss in the beauty of Alaska and I simply sit back and enjoyed the read.

We get to see the story build through different viewpoints, too, from Xavier and True, to Hattie, the grandmother's take on things. That helps give us a fuller picture. And, oh, how could I not love the name Northern Exposure for Hattie's business that True manages and dreams of owning one day. Sparks seemed to fly the moment True and Xavier set eyes on each other but that didn't make the road to couple-hood any easier. Toss in humor and the beauty of the area, not to mention a moose or two, and you have a fun romance to watch build, hit a few bumps, and finally find its balance once both Xavier and True face old emotional bruises head-on. Thank you #NetGalley and #Forever - #GreatCentralPublishing for inviting me for a virtual visit to the Kenai to meet True and Xavier. I'm looking forward to my next visit already.

This was a sweet, fun, love story with a bunch of family drama sewn in. True lives in a small town of Alaska, working a bar she loves and raising her brother. Xavier is an ex football star, with a career cut short due to injury. He comes to Alaska at the request of his dying Grandmother. When the two meet, it is chemistry, fun, and instant attraction all rolled into one. The characters were wonderful, like old friends. The plot, while very predictable, was enjoyable from cover to cover. I recommend for anyone looking for a feel good, simple love story.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.