Such a cute second chance small town romance! This is a fast paced read with the POV of both June and Tucker.

Overall I recommend this book! I’m always looking for palette cleaner book after reading fantasy and this definitely got me out of that fantasy headspace and into this small town!

This is part of a series and after reading this one I’ll be picking up the others.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc read!!!!

This is a beautiful mix of second chance romance mixed with small town romance. I enjoyed the story and you could really become invested in the characters. Sometimes with romance I can feel that the end is rushed but not this one. The timeline flowed so well.
I listened to the audiobook and I didn’t think the Voice fit the June in my head but all in all it was enjoyable as well.

This is the second book in the Arcadia Creek series by Kasey Stockton, but it could be enjoyed as a standalone story. It is a clean/kisses only contemporary romcom.

This is a sweet second chance type romance between June and Tucker. The town of Arcadia Creek plays into the plot as well. I enjoyed this book for what it was. Not suspenseful but a lighter predictable read. Sometimes you just need that kind of book.

I did listen to the audio. It is a dual POV story with both a female and male narrator. They did fine in reading it. My only issue was that the female narrator sounded like a 50 year old smoker rather than a 25 year old woman. I literally was shocked almost every time she started to read her chapter.

Thanks to Netgalley and Dreamscape media for the audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

"Falling In Line" is a captivating novel that left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling. The book is a perfect romance that explores the theme of second chances and the importance of owning up to our mistakes. The author has done an excellent job of crafting a well-structured plot with great character development. Each character has a unique personality, and their interactions with each other are both heartwarming and humorous.

The book's pacing is fast, making it effortless and delightful. After reading a string of intense thrillers and historical dramas, this book provided me with a much-needed break and a refreshing change.

One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the novel was the charming bookshop that served as the backdrop for the story. It was delightful to see how the characters' lives revolved around it.

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to NetGalley for providing me with a free and advanced copy of this remarkable book.

This was the second book in a series, and I hadn’t read the first one but it didn’t feel like I was missing any info. I believe there are interconnected stand alones. The book was so cute and heartwarming. I love a small town/second chance romance. I’m glad I got the advance listening copy as well bc the narrator was amazing and added so much to the story.

June returns to her small hometown to take care of her dad, dreading it because it meant facing all the people living there, including her ex-fiancé Tucker. You quickly learn June left Tucker, and many of the toen people haven’t forgiven her for that.
The books is written in a dual point of view. The writing is fun, you really get a sense of how the main characters are feeling. It’s a sweet story without any explicit scenes, but with lots of banter, awkward emotions and a chance at second love.
The narration is okay, lots of funny voices and you hear the emotions through their voices.
It’s a lighthearted, easy, feel good book with a happy ending.
Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for providing an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! The closed-door romance was perfect. I didn't realize this was the second book, so I HAVE to go back and read Lauren & Jack's story. The narrator also did a fantastic job. Loved this second-chance romance so so much!
Thank you NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this audio ARC!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of this audiobook. I thought this book was sweet and heartwarming. The main character comes to her hometown to help her father who had surgery. But her ex is there and the town seems to have a grudge against her. I wasn’t a fan of the narrator but the story line flowed well and it was entertaining.

Second chance romance is never my first choice but I LOVED this book! This is going to sound odd, but it was honestly refreshing to read a book where not everyone is obsessed with the FMC. After a hasty exit, June came back to her small town years later to help her dad recover from surgery. The first person she runs into is her ex-fiancé Tucker.

No matter how hard the two try to stay away from each other they are drawn back together. Throw in small town gossip, a secret relationship, a date auction, the quilting club, and you have the perfect mix of drama for their tiny town. I loved seeing June grow throughout this book and stand up for herself when it came to her job, she really came full circle. Thank

This book has everything you want in a romance book like books, exes, small town romance, cowboys and second chances! I have to go back and read the first book because this one I could put down. I can't wait to read more of Kasey Stockton's books!

Thank you to NetGallery and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute, wholesome love story about two high school sweethearts who are planning to marry when one runs off without saying goodbye to anyone, including her father. After five years, June finally returns home to help her father recover from knee surgery. She finds a love that never ended and the life she thought she didn't want.

4.5 ⭐️
Narrated by: Cara Swingline and Evan Sibley

Lineman vs firefighter jokes 5 ⭐️
Every lineman ever: Even firefighters need heroes. (Heroes = lineman of course)

This love story features high school sweethearts that went separate ways after June left without warning to a new college. Lineman Tucker stayed in their home town and tried to move on. When June’s dad needs some assistance after a knee replacement, June comes back to Arcadia Creek for the first time in 5 years. Is June ready to face her past?

Tucker and June are incredibly endearing. This is a very sweet, fluffy story. They feel like real, good people. This story is a smut free zone that’s heavy on banter and tension. I really enjoyed it.

I absolutely loved having Tucker be a lineman. I haven’t found many books that feature linework. My husband and brother in law are lineman; I’m incredibly proud of them and the insane things they do to keep the lights on.

I do not think you need to read book 1 of the series to enjoy book 2. You are more familiar with the characters of you read book 1, but I don’t think you would ever be lost or annoyed if you start in with book 2. However, book 1 is just as cute and enjoyable as this one though so I do encourage you to read it.

For whatever reason, Sibley’s audio sounded a bit flat and robotic to me but it seemed like an audio file issue not a narrator performance issue. I do think it’s goofy that southern accents were almost completely MIA - seemed like an intentional choice.

audiobook ARC - thank you netgalley, Kasey Stockton, and Dreamscape Media

This cute little read is about a small town girl who moved onto bigger and better things….until she has to return home to care for her father. She is thrown back into the tiny town and the normalcy of everybody being all up in everybody else’s business, and the business just so happens to be the man that got away - or the one she ran away from!

If you’re looking for a rom-com that is more sweet than sultry, this might be just the thing you need! I thought the storyline, although quite predictable, is adorable and the characters are lovable. There isn’t a lot of drama and angst here, it’s a pretty straightforward book that is easy to follow, easy to listen to and one that is easy to enjoy especially if you are needing something lighthearted. Also, I thought the narration was well done without being overdone!

This is the first book by this author that I’ve experienced and it’s one I would happily recommend to some of my fellow readers. I would like to thank Kasey Stockton, NetGalley, and Dreamscape Media for the advanced copy of this audiobook.

Falling In Line by Kasey Stockton was such a cute listen! I really enjoyed this very PG romance. It was so innocent and refreshing. None of the steam. Just the sweetness. A feel-good listen that you do not have to mute when in the company of children.

I found the female narrator's voice to be "too old" for an early 20-year-old. I kept doing the math, trying to figure out June's age, because there is no way a 20-year-old sounds as old as Cara Swingline (of course, maybe she is young with an older sounding voice). I did enjoy Tucker's narrator, Evan Sibley.

Oh, and while googling Swingline, I saw that this is the second book in the Arcadia Creek series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the advanced audio listen in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I LOVED THIS SO MUCH! The narrators were phenomenal! This story was amazing! I was irritated with June so much, but I also understood why she was the way she was. Tucker was a saint. I do feel like I should mention there was a few times the narrator said Jane instead of June but it wasn’t super noticeable. Perfect for anyone who loves small town romance stories or rekindled love stories ❤️

This was such a fantastic representation of second chance romance done right. I loved how much June needed to learn and grow. I love that she grappled with her feelings and actions and worked to make things right. Tucker is a sweetheart!!

The narration is well done and I would definitely listen to these narrators again.

Thanks to the author and Dreamscape Media for my alc. All opinions here are my own.

3.5 stars

I received an ARC of the audiobook from Netgally and the publisher.

This was a cute small town second chance romance. There was a duel perspective for the male & female main characters and had both a male & female narrator.

This is book 2 of the Arcadia Creek series, however they can be read as interconnected standalones. I do recommend reading in order if you plan to read the whole series as there will be some spoilers if reading out of order.

Tucker & June are adorable small town high school sweethearts, she broke his heart, and subsequently the hearts of the entire small town of Arcadia Creek. She felt he should have fought for her. Now she's back in town after 5 years. is this Tucker & June's second chance to be together?

Falling in Line by Kasey Stockton
Narrated by Cara Swingline and Evan Sibley

Thank you to NetGalley & Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

This was such a sweet, second-chance romance set in a small town!
June & Tucker were together for years, until she up and left their small town for California, never to look back. Until, her dad was having surgery. She showed up unannounced and threw the whole town for a loop! The story follows June as she reacquaints herself with the town and its citizens, as well as getting back in touch with Tucker.

Having grown up in a small town, the antics of the citizens felt all too familiar to me! There was lots of gossiping and meddling, but not too much. It felt authentic.

This is a closed door romance.

I liked the narrators. They are both new to me, but I thought they did a great job bringing the characters to life.

Overall, I enjoyed this sweet, second-chance romance.

✨ ALC REVIEW ✨

This was such a sweet second chance romance set in a small town in Texas. I'm from Texas, so I loved all the accents in this audiobook- they made me feel right at home! This book was filled with so much heart. I loved the romance and the "we're made for each other" vibes so much, but it was all the friendships that were slowly repaired that really touched my heart.

This is part of a series but could definitely be read as a standalone!

📚 Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Audio: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥Spice Rating: 🤍

✨ Second Chance
✨ Small Town
✨ Runaway Fiance
✨ Cowboy


Steam Meter
🤍 clean romance
💗 closed door/ fade to black
❤️ sexual content
❤️‍🔥 explicit, play-by-play
🖤 graphic, more than vanilla

Book Title: Falling in Line
Series: Arcadia Creek Book #2
Author: Kasey Stocklin
Format: 🎧
Narrators: Cara Swingline and Evan Sibley
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Genre: Romance
Audiobook Pub Date: March 19, 2024
My Rating: 3
Pages: 338

This is second in the series [book: Love on Deck’ was Book #1 however different characters so no problem reading as a standalone.
Tucker and June were high school sweetheart and talked about getting married. However, as time got closer to going to college, June decided that small town life isn't for her and picked a college in California which would be far away from Arcadia Creek. Tucker’s heart was broken
Now five years later June is back to help her dad after he has knee surgery.

When she runs into Tucker she realizes that old feelings are still there.

Tucker isn't sure about his feeling for June as he doesn’t want to get hurt again.

I am a big audiobook fan but I didn’t love the narrator’s performance of June. I thought she did a good job with the other female characters but June sounded far more mature than twenty-three year old Immature/selfish June. She came across like a 40 year old arrogant woman.
I am sure Cara Swingline is a good audiobook performer but I believe she was miss-casted in this role.

I want to thank NetGalley and Dreamscape Media and Golden Owl Press for this early audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for March 19, 2024