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Face-Off: Shadows Landing: The Townsends #1 Kindle Edition

by Kathleen Brooks (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Stone Townsend is the center for the pro-hockey team in Charleston. There are just a few things he’s concerned with: bringing his large family together again, leading his new team to a championship, and doing a lot of scoring–on and off the ice. Which is why it was the worst time to get an injury under new team management and a new coach.

Natalie Novak owns a new sports academy that trains and rehabilitates athletes. She’s also a former prima ballerina and daughter of Charleston’s new hockey coach, though no one knows it. But there was a lot more going on behind her pretty costumes and flawless leaps, including being thrown into the spy world when she was dancing in London. She thought it would be simple enough to leap back out, but her past is about to find her.

All Stone cared about was getting back into skating shape for the tournament. But when the paradox of Natalie gets his attention, he realizes there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye–including someone who wants to kill her. With his heart and career in Natalie’s hands, he vows to protect her with his life.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BPD3SHLD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurens Publishing (October 24, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
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Kathleen Brooks is a multiple time New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Kathleen’s stories are romantic suspense mostly set in small fictional towns. Kathleen loves writing about strong female heroines, the men who love them, quirky characters, funny animals, strong communities, sassy octogenarians, and happily-ever-afters.

Kathleen lives in Kentucky with her husband, daughter, and two dogs who are waiting to make their appearance in one of her books. When not writing, Kathleen always finds time to enjoy reading a good book.

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Her new series is amazing! Natalie and stones story was amazing read of the hockey player and the ballerina. Come back to shadows, landing where alligators can be friends and ghosts can have your back.Kathleen being able to just start another series is truly amazing to me. Her character development is just so good. Cannot wait to the next book!
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NancyW
5.0 out of 5 stars A slap shot in the net!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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For a start of a new series addition to the quirky town of Shadows Landing, this was a slap shot in the net. Stone Townsend is a swoon worthy character. Strong, tough, kind, funny, and loyal. Natalie is his perfect match and a perfect fit to the Townsend family.

While the storyline felt a little rushed to me, I couldn't put the book down. I laughed and cheered for the two main characters. It could be because, as an avid fan of all books from Kathleen Brooks, her books pull you in, give you a big hug, and give you an enjoyable escape to a well developed quirky town and the characters you wish you could really meet.

What makes these books so enjoyable is the connections and crossovers with her other series. These connections do not make each installment feel like you are required to read in succession from Ms. Brooks Bluegrass series, Web of Lies series, Women of Power series, and the original Shadows Landing series, but it does make each book a little more enjoyable because of the crossovers and connections. So, yes, each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but really, it is a little more fun seeing characters from other books join the storyline... Making it feel like it is a small world you get to read about. I hope that made sense, but if you do take on the challenge to read all of Kathleen Brooks books and series, you will understand.
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Emily Dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything this author writes!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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Once again I have a smile as this book takes me away from life and takes me to a community of character that make me laugh and long for small town . Lots of action and humor with romance. Loved it!
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Rebecca Goss
5.0 out of 5 stars contemporary romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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I loved this introductory book to the Townsends series. Faithful readers of Kathleen Brooks will recognize the Townsend family from the Shadows Landing series. It was so much fun getting to know Stone and spending more time with his large group of siblings. Natalie was fascinating and just as much fun. This author always uses intelligent and capable female characters and Natalie is no exception. There's so much humor in this book and the romance is heartwarming!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully entertaining new spinoff
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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You don't have to read Shadows Landing series but it will give the stories of most of the rest of the people in that town. Stone is introduced in previous books but we get the real guy in this one. He finally finds a woman that intrigues him. Natalie is a retired ballerina and meets Stone as part of his hockey rehab. The sparks fly with these two. The characters are likeable and fun to read. Natalie is in danger and Shadows Landing comes out to help.
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TM
5.0 out of 5 stars Kathleen continues to grow our world!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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As a stand alone, this book would be interesting with its many twists and surprises, plus a good in depth look at the Townsend clan. As part of the Shadows Landing world, with ties to The Bluegrass universe, it is yet another installment of awesomeness! Natalie is tough and the alliance she has early with Olivia is totally inspiring (especially if you know Olivia from the SL series). Comedy, action, romance, and family (with or without apple pie)! ❤️
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Lea Kester
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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Was interesting and the plot was easy to follow. Got a few laughs out of the story line and I think I like Gator more now that he is showing himself as a caring guy
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Michele
5.0 out of 5 stars Score
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023
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This is the first book in a spinoff series from the Shadows Landing series. While some of the familiar characters are in this book we meet many new ones as we learn more about the Townsend family. We all know and love Olivia from the original series now we get to know her brothers. First up Stone the hockey player who finds his match in a ballerina turned spy. Let the antics begin. This book has all the feels - romance, suspense and humor. Well done Kathleen - another great read.
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Joy Jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars another for the Win!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
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Kathleen Brooks does it again with the Townsends series…I can’t wait for the rest to come!

She does not disappoint!
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Shelly Legault
5.0 out of 5 stars Kathleen Brooks did it again!
Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2023
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Really enjoyed Kathleen’s latest book Face-Off. It had romance, intrigue and oh so much humor. It was a joy to read and hard to put down, can’t wait for the next one!
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Elisabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, entertaining read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2024
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Kathleen Brooks did it again, it is an absolut delight to read her books and this one is no exception. I can't wait for the other Townsend stories to be published. Thank you, Kathleen.
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Agnieszka
3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to love it…
Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2023
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unfortunately it’s my least favorite book by this author :-(
I’m not sure if I had too high expectations or the book wasn’t that great but I struggled to connect with the characters the way I usually did and didn’t feel the chemistry between the two main characters.
Luckily there were some surprises I enjoyed and the action and Stone family dynamics helped a bit.
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TraceyR
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, yes, yes!
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2023
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The first in this spin off series starts with a bang and I couldn’t get enough.
Natalie and Stone are adorable, twists and turns on the baddie kept you guessing, and the appearances of characters we already love were delightful.
It was great to delve more deeply into Stone and some of the Townsend family history, but we still had Bubba at alligator, apple pies from Miss Ruby & Miss Winnie, knitting club and Harper’s Bar.
So much fun and laughter - just wait for the hockey games and all the chirping!
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ReneSmolarchuk
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2023
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Another awesome book from Kathleen Brooks.
All of series are great, so good to see some crossover.
Check out all of Kathleen’s books.
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