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Sizzle: A Surprise Pregnancy Small Town Romance (Ashton Family Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Carrie Aarons (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 257 ratings
Everyone knows that if there was an award for biggest small town grump, Liam Ashton would win for Hope Crest, Pennsylvania no questions asked.

The reclusive, brooding farmer might be part of the family business and do anything for those closest to him, but his bark keeps almost everyone else away. Perhaps that’s what happens when you fall in love at first sight but aren’t allowed to be with the soulmate you didn’t realize you were looking for.

When the forbidden woman of his dreams blows back into town, he might finally get a shot to convince her they’re destined to be together. Only, her denials and refusals won’t let him get anywhere near her.

Gabrielle Murphy swore she’d never return to the town where she took her first teaching job. She’d done the right thing, once upon a time, and there is no room to question what if.

But when the only woman who ever understood her passes and leaves her to clean up the pieces, she can’t exactly say no. Get in, fulfill her grandmother’s wishes, and get out. That’s the plan. Until Liam confronts her and they give in to the unmatched inferno that’s been blazing between them forever.

Even though there is nothing standing in the way of a happily ever after this time, Gabrielle still can’t let this surly version of the Liam she once knew love her completely.

Until a surprise binds them to each other for the foreseeable future, and they have to forgive enough to move forward. But just as the ice around their hearts starts to thaw, darker outside forces threaten to ruin their chance before it’s even taken.
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    Ashton Family
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  5. Publication date
    January 26, 2024
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"You can't help but root for Liam to convince Gabrielle to give in so that they could finally be happy. Her issues were valid and I loved him for being persistent so they could get to the HEA that has been a long time coming." -OMGReads

"An emotional journey with a twist that I couldn't get enough of." -Latteandbookz

"Carrie has definitely found her niche with small-town romances." -Read Love Blog

"The angst in this book was TOP tier. One of the angstiest Carrie Aarons' books that I have read hands down. She just makes you feel every single emotion and feeling that these characters are feeling and I loved that." -Booked.Up.With.Emily

"Once again Carrie Aarons locks onto the reader's hearts and will not let go until everyone gets their HEA." -The Overflowing Bookcase

About the Author

Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CHFVGD23
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Ashton Family
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    4.2 out of 5 stars 257 ratings

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Author of romance novels such as Fleeting and Love at First Fight, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. Her stories are fueled by vanilla lattes, meloncholy music, and copious amounts of candles.

When she isn't writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in farm country with her husband, two children and ninety-pound rescue pup.



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Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it's a nice read to start the new year. Moreover, the story features mystery and suspense elements, and customers love the Ashton family dynamic.

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one mentioning it makes a nice start to the new year.

"...Nice book to start the new year!" Read more

"...All that being said, I still loved the happily-ever-after, even if I felt that Liam was far more invested than Gabrielle...." Read more

"...As per usual with Carrie Aarons, I devoured this book...." Read more

"...to apologies for my honesty, I really love this author and her books are always a joy, but once in a while a character might not speak to me...." Read more

5 customers mention "Suspense"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery and suspense elements of the book, with one customer highlighting Liam and Gabrielle's story as perfection.

"...There's a bit of mystery and suspense, and I liked how it was resolved. While not my favorite, Sizzle was still an overall entertaining read...." Read more

"...I love that there was also a little suspense in this one (as there has been with the first two in the series), that kept me on the edge trying to" Read more

"...I love the little added twist in this one. I cannot wait for more to come with the Ashton Family. Go meet Gabrielle and Liam now." Read more

"This was a cute story. It wasn’t my favorite but it was well written! The teacher student thing wasn’t my favorite trope...." Read more

3 customers mention "Family bond"3 positive0 negative

Customers love the Ashton family in the book, with one mentioning how they love each other so hard.

"...Liam is an amazing family man, who will be true to the one he loves...." Read more

"Love love love the Ashton family and Liam and Gabrielle’s story was PERFECTION!!..." Read more

"...This couple is amazing. I knew Liam's story would be epic. This family loves so hard it'll make you wish they were yours...." Read more

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  • AMD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Determined Love ♥️📚🥫💙
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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    We have met Liam earlier, and he truly is a man with a lot on his mind. Busy with the family business, he prefers the life of a farmer, working his family land and being casual in his relationships. This is because of a broken heart he received when he was very young from his former teacher, Gabrielle.

    It is hard to imagine a book where she was his teacher, but is not at all a book about a teacher and her forbidden relationship with a student. There is nothing irresponsible in Gabrielle’s relationship with Liam, but the guilt of her feelings keeps her away for quite a few years, until she is brought back to their small town.

    Much of the book is Gabrielle wrestling with her feelings for Liam, while working through the expectations of her family. She is such a giving, loving person, and it was nice to see her finally giving in to a love she deserves. Liam is an amazing family man, who will be true to the one he loves. Adult feelings that have grown since Liam was a teenager and Gabrielle a woman in her early 20s. They truly do deserve the HEA they eventually work their way to. Nice book to start the new year!
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  • Jen Valencia
    4.0 out of 5 stars First loves and second chances
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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    I'm a sucker for romances where the female main character is older than the male main character, and with the history between Liam and Gabrielle, it felt like their story was going to be my romance catnip. I have to be honest, though--this was not my favorite book in the series. A lot of it had to do with this disconnect I felt with Liam and Gabrielle, unlike the connection that was there with Patrick and Cassandra and Alana and Warren before them. There isn't a whole lot of character development either, and I think that it was because we're told that teenager Liam was so different from the Liam we have today but we don't get to witness that transition, and Gabrielle's basically just as hesitant and afraid to take a risk, although she does take small steps here and there. All that being said, I still loved the happily-ever-after, even if I felt that Liam was far more invested than Gabrielle. There's a bit of mystery and suspense, and I liked how it was resolved. While not my favorite, Sizzle was still an overall entertaining read. Four stars.
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  • Sonya
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little forbidden with a small town romance feel
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
    Sizzle is a small town second chance romance that gives you a forbidden aspect feel. Twelve years ago Gabrielle was living a very content life being a high school teacher. One conversation with a student changed everything for her and deciding to remove herself from a future temptation, Gabrielle leaves town and doesn't look back. Until now.

    Returning to Hope Crest to take care of her grandmother's wishes, the last person Gabrielle expects to see is her former student. It's been twelve years and Liam is now the town's sought after bachelor but the boy that she walked away from all those years ago is now a grumpy farmer with unresolved feelings for her.

    Liam Ashton has one goal and that's to keep his family’s farm thriving. His family means everything to him so having a successful farm is what keeps him going. His personal life on the other hand, needs a lot of work but when he sees the woman that broke his heart all those years ago, Liam knows that he has one more chance to make everything right.

    I loved that this was a small town romance and I really liked most of the characters. My only issue with this one was the fact that the main character was making certain things into a more bigger issue than it was and became quite annoying. I understood the hesitations with some things but they really took it too far for me and it changed my perception of them.

    If you're looking for a small town romance with a slight forbidden feel to it, you can give this one a try.

    *I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.
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  • S. Red
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Ashton Family!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024
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    Love love love the Ashton family and Liam and Gabrielle’s story was PERFECTION!!

    Liam puts off this really grumpy bear vibe, while Gabrielle seems incredibly too sweet. While there should be nothing wrong with a relationship at this point Gabrielle fights EXTREMELY hard to keep lines in place when it comes to Liam, even though it breaks her a little bit every time she has to. But boy oh boy when that line is finally crossed, sweet mother of pearl is really all I can say.

    These two have an undeniable chemistry, and I love a good curveball! As per usual with Carrie Aarons, I devoured this book. I love that there was also a little suspense in this one (as there has been with the first two in the series), that kept me on the edge trying to
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  • Paula Sfitlic
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice 🙂.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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    Gabrielle and Liam’s story is one I anticipated since the first time it was hinted that something happened with them, between them. I’m going to apologies for my honesty, I really love this author and her books are always a joy, but once in a while a character might not speak to me. No don’t go dismissing the book because of that. I’m going to explain what didn’t work for me, and it might be something another likes in a book. Gabrielle for her age was way too immature for my liking. She gave up an entire career, mind you, one she didn’t really want but was pressured into, because of one incident. I understand her thoughts on the matter as a new teacher, but after ten years having the same issue it’s hard for me to swallow. The problem boils down to this. Liam as his entire family, knows when he meets the one. She was forbidden for a few years then she came back in town and he could finally have his happy ending. Only she still sees the same roadblock in front of them and he takes his sweet time to be a man and go after his woman. There were parts I’ve loved too, when they are together in the moment is clear they are perfect for each other, the side characters all root for them. The surprise pregnancy might have been a blessing in disguise, I have doubts she wouldn’t have run away again from him. I know this is fiction and the author has the deciding power, but let me tell you, I think Gabrielle was stubborn enough to have her way. I don’t regret reading it, because it’s part of a series I love, Gabrielle frustrated me to no end but I still love that she and Liam finally got their HEA.
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  • Vivien
    4.0 out of 5 stars Growing into love!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2024
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    Liam is only 19 when he first meets his soul mate but Gabrielle is his teacher and so the attraction is forbidden. Because the attraction is so strong, Gabrielle does the right thing and leaves town. Years later, Gabrielle is back to sort out the house and business her grandmother has left in her will. The chemistry between Liam and Gabrielle is still burning bright. Can Gabrielle get over the fear she has of doing the wrong thing? Will she open up and let love in or will the insecurities take over?
    This was a great read, of learning to open up and allow love to take hold and multiply. The characters are meant to be together and know that the other is their soul mate.
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