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After the Storm

Cottonwood Cove Series, Book 5

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After the Storm

By: Laura Pavlov
Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Jacob Morgan
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He’s a grumpy single dad. She’s the one who got away. They haven’t seen one another in years, and now they’re stuck in a hotel room together. And there’s only one bed.

I’ve loved her from the first moment I saw her.
And I’ve loved her every day since.
Whether we’re together or we’re apart—that hasn’t changed.
Which is saying a lot considering I don’t like most people.
But life has thrown us a slew of curveballs and we went our separate ways.
Life, family, jealousy—we let it all get in the way.
I’m a dad now, and my little girl is my world.
And after years apart, Presley is back in Cottonwood Cove.
I don’t believe in fairytales or second chances.
My heart belongs to my daughter now, and there is no room for complications.
Presley Duncan is a giant complication.
A wise man would keep his distance.
But I never claimed to be a wise man.
So maybe we end up in a car together in the middle of a snowstorm.
Which leads to a hotel room with only one bed.
Maybe I should reconsider my stance on fairytales and second chances.
And seeing Presley with my little girl does something to me.
Stirs something inside of me that I thought was long gone.
But I know this is temporary.
She’ll be leaving soon, and I’m prepared to let her go.
Until she’s gone.
And I realize that I’m not prepared at all for life after the storm.

**This is book 5 in the Cottonwood Cove Series. Each one can be listened to as a complete stand-alone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

Cottonwood Cove Series:
Into the Tide
Under the Stars
On the Shore
Before the Sunset
After the Storm

©2023 Laura Pavlov (P)2023 Laura Pavlov
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Laura Pavlov knows what I need to listen to. Each book in this Cottonwood Cove series arrives at the perfect time to let me escape into an amazing small town with fantastic characters. Meet Cage. A single dad with the most adorable daughter, dog and visiting pig. His heart was given away as a teenager and has never again found love. When the owner of his heart comes home to help her dad, life takes a turn. Presley is finalizing her divorce to a man that never had all of her attention. That is reserved for Cage, but would rather put all her time into her career. Now back home, with all the people and all the memories, she begins to evaluate her life. Is her career what makes her happy? Does she miss small town life? And then there is Cage and Gracie. As she stays, and these two rekindle their romance, can she walk away with no hard feelings? Will Cage let her go? I could not put this listen down. Not only is the narration impeccable, but the story captured my heart. From the true soulmates these two are to the sweet, insightful Gracie, this heartwarming story had me from the start. Loved the humor that is infused, the sibling banter, the chance to visit with all the Reynolds family and especially the animals! What a fun, loving listen! It's a great way to end the series!

Jacob Morgan and Emma Wilder knock this narration out of the park. Morgan is Cage, with his big heart, his protectiveness as a dad and his true love on his sleeve. He nails Gracie with all the exuberance a child has. Wilder is Presley. Calm and professional until she's not, she pulls out all the emotional turmoil of a person searching for her happiness. Loved these two together and truly enjoyed this book.

Small town romance at its best!

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"After the Storm" by Laura Pavlov is a captivating conclusion to the Cottonwood Cove Series. I'm saddened to see the end of this well-crafted world. The author excels at building a rich, engaging environment filled with palpable chemistry and heartwarming single-dad moments. The reunion of the grumpy yet endearing Cage with the one who got away, Presley, unfolds in a delightful way, especially against the backdrop of a snowstorm and a hotel room with only one bed.
The narrative skillfully balances steamy moments with the genuine sweetness of father-daughter interactions. It’s an easy to read/listen story coupled with well-executed humor and romantic scenes that makes it for a delightful experience. The narrators bring these characters to life, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
Laura Pavlov delivers a feel-good, happily-ever-after tale left me half sad half happy and emotionally invested in the characters' journey.
A perfect series for small town romance lovers.

Beautiful story

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This book deserves more than just a 5-star rating. What a gorgeous journey it has been as we come to the end of the Cottonwood Cove series. While it's bittersweet to see it conclude, I'm grateful to have been a part of the journey. Cage's book was highly anticipated, and Laura did not disappoint. Throughout the past four books, we've seen Cage as the grumpiest Reynolds sibling, and the doting father to the most adorable Gracie.
The book answered our questions about his past and why he's always so grumpy. The return of his one true love, Presley, added a new dimension to the story. It was easy to fall in love with her and root for her and Cage. Despite Cage's protective instincts toward Gracie, he became more himself when he was with Presley. Laura's writing style makes the Reynolds family feel like lifelong friends, and it's been a joy to laugh, cry, and fall in love with them and the world of Cottonwood Cove. I especially love how second chances allow characters to grow from their past, as seen in Cage and Presley's relationship. The bond between Gracie and Presley was heartwarming, and there were many moments that brought me to tears.

The book's humor, from the family group chat to the animal stories, will make you laugh out loud, while the love between the characters will make you cry tears of joy. It's an amazing book and a perfect conclusion to the series. It was also great to see the Thomas family again, bringing the story full circle. Although we have to say goodbye to Cottonwood Cove, it will always hold a special place in my heart. Don't miss out on this incredible book by Laura.

Cowboy and his Raven

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I knew I was going to love this story before I even listened to it! This series was my introduction to Laura's writing and I have fallen in love with her stories. They are light-hearted and fun and such a beautiful distraction from everyday life. I look forward to putting my earbuds in so I can listen and I try to find every reason to even listen for five minutes because I can't get enough. I knew Cage was going to steal my heart, but I didn't realize how much more I was going to fall for little Gracie too. Presley blew in and stole the show too and together these three wrote the best conclusion to this series. Their story wasn't easy and the angst was everything. I loved how Cage and Presley found each other again. It was such a touching reunion and finding of true love. I have loved every story from this crazy, fun family and I wish it didn't have to end. I loved seeing the whole family and getting more of their amazing dynamics. I don't know what's coming next from Laura, but I know I'll be there for anything!

Emma Wilder and Jacob Morgan were incredible as Presley and Cage and I could not get enough of this story!

What an ending to an amazing series!

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This audiobook was absolutely phenomenal! The narrators excelled at bringing these characters and this story to life. The dual narration was perfection and I enjoyed my time listening the entire way through the audio!

After the Storm was absolutely fantastic 🥹♥️✨️ I went into this one really blind, not knowing much about the series or anything really about this book other than it was small town, single dad romance... AND let me tell you, I absolutely adored it! From the very start, I was hooked and I stayed that way the whole way through the book. I was invested in the story, in the characters, in the small town community and Cage's family. It was all just perfection!

I absolutely loved Cage's and Presley's story. Their romance managed to be sweet, funny, sexy and so incredibly hot. It had me swooning and gushing over them. The chemistry between them was undeniable, so much angst between these two the sexual tension could cut! AND THE SPICE... Cage has a dirty mouth and Presley can give just as good as she gets. I ate this up 👏

I also loved how incredibly mature their relationship felt. This, in my opinion, was a perfectly written second chance, single dad romance. Also, Cage's relationship with his daughter... SWOON 🫠

I will 100% be reading the other books in this series now that I've loved this one so much and seeing everyone come together at the end makes me want to read every single book Laura Pavlov has written!!!

A new favourite romance!

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