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Reviewed by Chinazo Anozie for Readers' Favorite
Ashley Cooke feels in over her head and barely keeping it together. With her infuriating mother, a ski hill that’s about to go under, and a sleazy ex-husband who keeps trying to buy her out, it’s taking all she can to hold on to her sanity. When her mother suddenly decides to hire a group of former cons and addicts to render much-needed help for the winter season at Bluebird Basin Mountain, Ashley will have to decide if she’s willing to take a risk with her beloved mountain and her heart or end up losing it all. Follow Ashley in Come As You Are by Jess K Hardy as she rediscovers self-confidence and finds love and friendships most unexpectedly.
Words aren’t enough to describe my appreciation for this book, but I’ll do my best. First, I adore the illustrated cover; it’s unique, brilliantly done, and perfectly depicts Ashley and Madigan. It was very refreshing reading about older main characters. Hardy perfectly brought all the characters’ emotions to life; for example, Madigan’s fear when he was learning to ski, especially riding the chairlift, was so palpable I could feel it like it was my own. Hardy’s writing was so beautifully done that I enjoyed the warmth emanating from Madigan, the camaraderie with his crew, and the picturesque, idyllic feel of Bluebird Basin. I honestly didn’t want this book to end. Come As You Are by Jess K Hardy is an amazing romance novel that will give you a warm, fuzzy feeling while reading and long after you’re done.
