This was a wholesome read with sweet Hallmark vibes. I enjoyed the Alaskan setting and the personalities of the brothers.
However, on numerous occasions throughout the book, the author’s use of certain words and phrases felt dated (like the ex-NFL player thinking it had been a while since he’d “smooched” anyone, or various male characters being referred to as a “cool/good dudes”). This book wasn’t quite the right fit for me, but I appreciated its sweet and wholesome nature.

Thanks to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this story follows true and Xavier. both of them were forced to grow up early. Xavier was a figure to this two younger brothers after his parents got a divorce and they moved away from their dad. True took in her brother when their parents died in an accident.
true works at a tavern in alaska that is her home. she has spent a good amount of her time working and managing this tavern. she has created friendships with the owner and all staff and locals. she really is a fan favorite. she is dedicated. true is absolutely one of the most selfless characters. she wants the best for everyone in her life.
when Xavier and his brothers are forced back to alaska after their grandma, who is dying, asked for them to come back to help run the family business. xavier is not keen on being back in alaska. he has had some hardships with his football career ending. xavier does not want to be back. he doesn’t have the best of memories here. you can tell her puts the weight of the world on his shoulders. he just wants the best for his brothers.

I really did love watching xavier and true form a relationship. they really are a perfect couple. one thing i enjoyed was true helping xavier fall in love with alaska. and creating new memories. they both wanted to see each other succeed and happy. I enjoyed the family element in this book. overall this was cute, easy read!! I loved the setting in alaska !! it was so fun to read.

A sweet romance that tended to be a little on the predictable side but still good. It was also a fairly quick read. I loved the Alaskan setting.

Thanks to Net Galley for this ARC. Falling for Alaska sounded like a cute book, and it was, too cute, saccharin, with dialogue that felt forced and inauthentic. I was disappointed and couldn't finish the book. If you want to read a feel-good small town Alaska romance, choose the trilogy by Sarah Morgenthaler that begins with Tourist Attraction instead.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a really good book. It wasn't ground-breaking in any way but it was a good read.

True and Xavier might've had a rocky start but I'm glad they worked it all out in the end. That is, after he messed things up, of course. The book was a bit corny and predictable but I liked that they didn't fall into bed immediately. So many books have sex as the fuel when there are other things that can be just as fiery.

I would recommend this book and I'm looking forward to the next one.

Falling for Alaska is a sweet romance. Grandmother of 3 young men has an Alaskan business (manufacturing ciders), but she has a terminal disease. She creates a situation where the grandsons need to come back to Moose Falls, Alaska for a year and decide whether they will inherit and run or sell the business. Of course that means working with the grandmother's only son (who has been the non-existent father for decades since a divorce).

Xavier is the oldest grandson; he was a football star, recently injured and is now observing the NFL from a distance. Xavier had a very public breakup recently.

I can't tell you the number of times my mind envisioned Xavier as Travis Kelce; although I'm sure that author Belle Calhoune (author of an astounding 40 novels ... where have i been??) had this novel finished before the TK’s romance with Tay-Tay stole so much media attention.

So this was definitely a Hallmark romance; I wish I had picked up some tidbit of information from Falling for Alaska that I didn’t know. Such as incorporating some manufacturing concerns that likely come up with a cider manufacturing business.

Thank you to NetGalley, especially for introducing me (yet once again) to an established, but new to me, author. Belle Calhoune. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Forever (Grand Central Publishing), for approving my request to read the advance copy of Falling for Alaska in exchange for an honest review. publication date is 26 Mar 2024.

I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.

"Falling For Alaska" by Bella Calhoune is a captivating love story set against the stunning landscape of Alaska. From the very first page, I was completely engrossed in this 5-star read. The characters, particularly the main characters True Everett and Xavier Stone, were genuinely endearing, lovable, and relatable. Their chemistry and sensitivity towards each other made the novel a joy to read. I eagerly anticipate its release on March 26th, 2024, and I hope others enjoy it as much as I did.

Falling for Alaska...

I did enjoy this cute story. I am a fan of enemies to lovers trope. It is one of my favorites. I did like True and Xavier but to me there was something slightly off. I also loved Jaylen. True and Jaylen had a wonderful relationship and that to me was wonderful. I felt Xavier was kind of hard to like at times.
I do love an Alaska story. There is something about Alaska and a romance book I enjoy.
I did enjoy this story and I would recommend it.

A sweet love story. Lots of family issues. Captivating couple. I am so happy to see that this is the first of a series. I am eager to read of the remaining two brothers search for their significant others. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Xavier and True both got on my nerves. I loved the whole concept of this story but the execution was way off.

Things i liked:
- I loved that the story took place in Alaska.
-The whole enemies to lovers trope.
- Xavier's Grandma was a hoot

Things I didn't like
- Xavier i thought his character was extremely annoying
- True just seemed very up tight and not like i thought she would be.
- the story line in general.

Take my review with a grain of salt, Falling for Alaska just wasn't for me but all in all it was a good book.
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Falling for Alaska is a sweet romance. I loved the setting of Alaska and the love story. A well written story and it was a quick read for me.

This was a sweet romance set in Alaska with likeable characters. Why didn't I give it a higher rating? It was pretty forgettable. I had no urge to keeping reading and would go days without picking it up. That being said, if there are future books in this universe (our hero has two brothers), I would give the next one a try.

Just a couple of comments about the synopsis. True isn't a restaurant owner. And I wouldn't categorize this book as "enemies-to-lovers".

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Forever (Grand Central Publishing).

Thank you netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this advanced copy!
Falling For Alaska by Bella Calhoune is a beautiful love story surrounding the beautiful state and breathtaking landscape scenery of Alaska. This was a 5 star read that had me hooked from the very first page. I really liked the characters throughout this book. The female main character True Everett is lovable, caring and hard working, alongside the male main character Xavier Stone who is a famous football player caring and protective. They are both also sensitive especially when it comes to one another. I loved reading this novel, the chemistry was amazing as well as lovable. I can't wait until people can read it and enjoy it as much as I have. It comes out March 26th 2024.

I received a copy of this story from Netgalley for a honest review.

True Everett lives in Moose Falls Alaska where she runs Northern Exposure restaurant and takes care of her brother after her parents died. Xavier Stone has come back to Alaska with his two brothers to inherit his grandmother Cider Company. These two hit it off pretty much from the start, but issues from their past makes them question whether they are ready for each other. Overall an enjoyable few hours of escaping to Alaska and getting to know True and Xavier.

Falling for Alaska was a cute book about forgiveness, family, and falling in love. While it wasn't crazy intense, it was a fun time in an Alaskan small town with some loveable characters.

Falling for Alaska is a well written romance. I loved the Alaskan setting. Good plot and character dynamics.. my thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

I fancy stories set in beautiful Alaska, and Falling for Alaska is no exception.

True Everett dreams of owning Moose Falls’ small restaurant, Northern Exposure. She is ambitious, feisty and her heart is in it, but there is one potential road block, the impossibly handsome Xavier Stone.

Having recently arrived in Moose Falls, Xavier and his two brothers were requested by their grandmother to help her run the family businesses. Xavier does not want to confront his childhood memories, nor his estranged father and is eager to return to Arizona. However, Xavier must entertain his grandmother’s request plus, he has his eye on the restaurant’s stunning manager.

What to make of these new feelings and the fate of the restaurant?

Follow along as these two get to know one another and reveal their true selves. I enjoyed the banter between Xavier and True, the small town feel and Alaska’s rugged setting. I look forward to the sequel.

Thanks to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing me with an e-ARC of this via Netgalley.

I love this phrase Caleb ans women went together like a Super Bowl party and Nachos.. I had to grin at that one.
I loved the setting of Alaska in this sweet book.
I also learned a lot about Cider and the many different flavors that can come from it.
The opening scene made me laugh out loud even though it wasn't really funny but Xavier's haughty attitude deserved it hehehe.
The cover of this book is what made me want to read and discover what Alaska was about and like. I loved every minute of this book.
I couldn't put the story down and it seems as though it is told by multiple people or each character.
It still flowed smoothly in my opinion a d was a delightful and fun read.
5 stars for a fun adventure and laugh out loud story that I highly recommend.
My thanks to Netgalley and Harliquen Trade for a copy of this book.

Wholesome story with winter vibes. I enjoyed being in the world of Moose Falls.
Not truly enemies to lovers, but still a nice love story nevertheless.
Wish the backstory was dove into more— I thought the prologue was a great place to start, and I felt that the conflicts resolved more on their own than with character dialogue and storytelling progressing it.
Pacing was super quick at the end. There was a conflict that resolved in the matter of a few pages, while the rest of the book just seemed like a day to day feel.

This was a sweet slow romance that had a happy ending.

True Everett is raising her brother after her parents die. She runs the local tavern, Northern Exposure in Moose Falls, Alaska. She meets Xavier Stone, a former NFL football player back in town with his three brothers to take over his grandmother’s hard cider business. When the two meet, there are sparks that slowly turn to romance. Can these two get past their romantic hurts to fall in love?

I loved the descriptions of Moose Falls and the people in this cute town. The main characters were likable and I was rooting for love to prevail. The story of overcoming loss and past hurts resonated for all of us.

Thank you to NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and the author for the e-ARC. The book will be released on March 26, 2024.