Kian Carter is stuck in a rut. A successful lawyer in his parents’ New York City office, he’s sick and tired of their greed, their lifelong insistence on putting their powerhouse practice above all else—including Kian and his siblings. So he does what he should have done long ago, what his brother and sister did…Kian turns his back on law. Quitting the firm and moving back to the only home he’s ever known, quiet Moose Village in Upstate New York.
Not much ever changes in the tiny town in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Or so Kian thought. But this time, there’s one big Moose Village is playing host to a mystery woman. And she happens to be working at his aunt’s bakery. Lovely Cadie Waterford is the talk of the town gossips, as much for her luscious banana bread as her unwillingness to talk about her past.
Kian’s not normally one to engage in gossip…but the more time he spends with Cadie, the more intrigued he becomes. Whatever her secrets may be, he’s sure he can handle them—but when words like FBI, CIA, and even murder come into play, does Cadie need more protection than Kian thought?
Or does Moose Village need protection from Cadie…?
MY REVIEW
Wow, oh, wow, Kelly Elliott! I did not see this book coming.
This Moment is a small-town second-chance romance that follows the story of Kian and Cadie. Cadie is on the run and looking for a fresh start. She ends up in Moose Village, purely by accident and can’t help but fall in love with the small town. The last thing she expected was the charming Kian…Kian is tired of living the life his parents demanded and is ready for a change. He moved back home to Moose Village to clear his head and figure out his next step. The last thing he expected was Cadie.
From the moment these two met, the sparks between them oozed off the pages. I loved how supportive Kian was and how he didn’t get turned off by Cadie’s past. Sure, he was intrigued, but he trusted that she would confide in him when she was ready. And the more time these two spent together, the more I couldn’t help but root for their happily ever after.
The road to happily ever after was definitely a bumpy one for Kian and Cadie. I loved the twists, turns, and oh, so satisfying moments. And when Cadie’s past finally catches up to her, I was definitely left holding my breath.
All in all, This Moment was a terrific read from beginning to end and I can not wait to read more books from the Moose Village series!
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
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