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Over the Hill: A Shielded Hearts Novella Kindle Edition

by Elle Keaton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 246 ratings
A shy bachelor, a reformed playboy, a road trip. A snowstorm, a secluded cabin; will both men get what's on their Christmas list this year?

Owen Addison has no trouble meeting men, but he's never fallen in love. Maybe there's something wrong with him?

It's not that Edmund Lake hasn't wanted to lose his virginity. He has. He sooo has.

Snow closes the road in front of them, and it's too late for them to turn back. Will a few nights away from the rest of the world bring these two together; and help their Christmas wishes come true?

Age gap and Opposites attract. One Cozy cabin + One roaring fire = Christmas Fantasy.
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    November 23, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081Y8MQJ6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dirty Dog Press LLC (November 23, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 23, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 161 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 246 ratings

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Elle Keaton

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Broken, broody, mysterious, swoony, inclusive; those are my tropes.

It’s my grandmother’s fault! Alice Lee bribed me to read with a Nancy Drew box set—and changed my life forever.

Love at first binge read.

By the time high school rolled around I’d already discovered romantic suspense and gothic romance, and I’ve never looked back. What can I say? My love of mystery and suspense started early and runs deep.

Is there anything better than a character who by the end of the story manages to redeem/heal themselves enough to fall in love? No, there isn’t.

Fast forward to 2017 when, with a shaky finger, I pressed the Publish button for the first time. I’ve never regretted it. I love writing and telling stories that others enjoy, it’s a dream come true.

What else? I love both cats and dogs. Star Wars and Star Trek. Pineapple on pizza, and have a cribbage habit my husband encourages. We live in a log cabin near Hood Canal in Washington State, if the sky is clear at night the milky way is visible. But most often I’m inside devouring yet another book!

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Customers enjoy this holiday novella, describing it as a sweet love story with a wonderful happy ending. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and character development.

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19 customers mention "Romance"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this holiday novella, describing it as a sweet love story with a wonderful happy ending.

"...Really good holiday story, sooo good! I am voluntarily leaving a review form an advance copy that I received...." Read more

"...This is a very sweet story that details how their situational friendship develops into love, and how very right for each other they are...." Read more

"The storyline is fine if a bit loosely constructed. We need more details and background on the Owen’s job and coworkers...." Read more

"...They are very sweet. As always, I love returning to Skagit." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it has good insta-love elements.

"...Really good holiday story, sooo good! I am voluntarily leaving a review form an advance copy that I received...." Read more

"...They care for each other but are afraid to make a move. I really enjoyed this book." Read more

"This was a good book. I'm so happy that Owen finally got a story. This was a good insta love, short story." Read more

"I enjoyed this book a lot...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book.

"Edmund is a great character that certainly deserves his HEA...." Read more

"...Good plot, good characters and a sweet love story!" Read more

"Super sweet characters, a wonderful romance and a snowy Christmas and New Year's - this is the perfect cozy winter read!" Read more

"The characters were both sweet and honest. I love the thought that they each were very attracted to each other and didn’t realize it...." Read more

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  • Janet
    5.0 out of 5 stars really good holiday story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
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    I loved Edmund in NorthStar. He has now moved to America. He meets Owen at the app company that he freelances at. I love how they both crush on each other! Edmund seemed so real; he’s got so many insecurities! They go on a road trip to see Owen’s Aunt Pearl in the hospital and get stuck in a snowstorm. They end up in a cabin. I loved all the troupes in this, the fake boyfriend, opposites attract, and older/younger men. Really good holiday story, sooo good! I am voluntarily leaving a review form an advance copy that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
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  • SandyC
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this book a lot.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019
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    I'm a total sucker for "opposites attract" especially when combined with "forced proximity", and both tropes were done very well in this book. Edmund is pushing 45 and very insecure about how he looks. Owen is very attractive and much younger, but he has had a crush on Edmund for months. This is a very sweet story that details how their situational friendship develops into love, and how very right for each other they are. If you're looking for a lot of angst and misery, you won't find that here - but to me this book was like a fluffy blanket on a cold winter's night.
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  • Xanlthorpe
    3.0 out of 5 stars An OK Holiday Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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    The storyline is fine if a bit loosely constructed. We need more details and background on the Owen’s job and coworkers. The character development is minimal and provides a place to start but leaves much to be guessed. Would have been better if the rest of book were as detailed as the extremely wordy sex scenes. It does end with a positive promise, though the ending feels a bit perfunctory.
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  • Terry@BismARk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Holidays
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2021
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    Edmund is a great character that certainly deserves his HEA. Owen was a fleeting mention a few times in other books and I am happy to meet him again. They are very sweet. As always, I love returning to Skagit.
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  • Relly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020
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    3.5 stars

    A cute story with Owen and Edmund. A kind of friend/ acquaintance to lovers story.
    Owen we met with Miguel at the wedding it was also great to see Pearl again. I didn’t pick up the player vibes from him in that story . I still really love his relationship with Pearl.
    I liked the fact that Edmund wasn’t the model type that is usually portrayed. Owen saw through the looks to see the person underneath.
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  • D.Hart, RCIS
    5.0 out of 5 stars An insecure client and the handsome PA, survive the storm!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
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    In Skagit, Washington we see young Owen, who works as a personal assistant to a technology company businessman. Edmond, a Brit, 45, who is new to the area, is a bit overweight and a silver fox, but Owen really likes the client.
    When Owen’s Aunt, whom he supports, has a fall, he needs to get to her, and good hearted client Edmond, offers to drive him.
    Through the trip our men tell their back stories, meet his Aunt, and are enveloped in a snow storm on the way home.
    Edmond finds a cabin for them, and the tension leads to beginning sexy times for virgin Edmond.
    Can they make something of this sexy and emotional weekend?
    Back at work they are busy with the Christmas party and a bad guy, but our men still feel their pull to each other.
    This has serious topics, humor, lessons learned and true love.
    Enjoy !

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  • Leci F
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2019
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    Age gap, forced proximity story about plain Edmond and beautiful Owen. Good plot, good characters and a sweet love story!
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  • Cynthia Brooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
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    Edmond comes to the USA because his best friend moved there to be with the man he loved. Through work he meets Owen and crushes on him. Owen sees Edmond as someone special. They care for each other but are afraid to make a move. I really enjoyed this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2021
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    I enjoyed this book, it was an easy uncomplicated read, with nothing really going on just the relationship between the main characters. Obviously there wasn't a lot of depth to it but it was quick and easy
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  • Patti
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love these Skagit boys!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 26, 2020
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    Oh I Loved it, i love a great close proximity, age gap romance... one with body and self esteem issues and the other with commitment issues. Edmund and Owen had been attracted from when they first met... it took extenuating circumstances for them to act on it...
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  • Cats and books oh my
    4.0 out of 5 stars A steamy fun lost in a storm read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2019
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    This lovely novella from Elle reintroduced me to one of my favourite mysterious characters, Owen from Sure as the Sun and Edmund from the North Star.

    This forced proximity read was a delight as shy and sweetly nervous Edmund takes Owen down and brings him back up to the strong person his aunt Pearl knew him to be. Owen becomes a person worthy of Edmund as he sees the kind good hearted person rather than the not so perfect outer layers that is Edmund.
    This holiday story hits the right notes for the season and I can’t wait for more from Elle.
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  • Brenda L
    4.0 out of 5 stars Loveable
    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2020
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    Sweet. Most would find this too easy a word but the characters are loveable and the romances are wonderful. This book is a treat something easy to read.
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