Embracing the Change: A River Rain Novel

Kristen Ashley

Sep 2024 · River Rain Book 6 · Blue Box Press

About this ebook

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Embracing the Change.

That Kiss…

Gorgeous New York socialite, Nora Ellington has been waiting a very long time for her happily ever after.

So long, she’s given up on it and has decided, even though she’s the plus-one friend without benefits to a man she’s head over heels in love with, an HEA will forever be out of her reach.

Handsome billionaire Jamie Oakley thought he’d had two happily ever afters in his life. However, neither lasted long, and both ended in tragedy. He’s not about to try it again or put his children through the trauma Jamie has learned from experience undoubtedly will come their way.

And he’s made this decision even if the woman who’s become his constant companion is a woman he loves straight to his soul….and wants with everything that is him.

But then, one night, Jamie loses control and kisses Nora.

He can’t go there.

She can’t go on without it.

They’ll never be the same.

Or will they?

Reviews for Embracing the Change:

“When Kristen Ashley pens a story, she creates an entire world the reader can immerse themselves in and feel a part of.” ~ AyeVeryBookishActivity

“A tender yet intense journey from friends-to-lovers, Embracing the Change was thick with steamy tension and heart-tugging emotion that made this a completely addictive, deeply satisfying read.” ~ Red Cheeks Reads

“This story is the perfect telling of true soulmates who are destined to be together and show us that it's worth the risk of heartache to take a chance on love.” ~ thecaffeinated.bookworms

“Embracing the Change is like the perfect whiskey cocktail—strong, soulful, and leaving you with a warm feeling in your chest.” ~ nocturnepages

“The beauty, sumptuousness, emotions, and absolute gorgeous nature of the entire book was such a pleasure to read.” ~ Bex_Book_Revieuxs

“As always, Kristen Ashley gave readers great writing, awesome characters, and a storyline that completely sucked you in.” ~ Random Contemplations on Books and Nonsense

Ratings and reviews

Kristen Ashley always delivers the best older couple stories! Embracing the Change is no exception. Jamie and Nora is the classic example of right person- wrong time. Their journey spreads across years, through other love and heartbreaking and epic friendship. And when they thought they will not have a happily ever after...life surprises them in the best way possible. ( I reviewed an early copy voluntarily)

.25stars-EMBRACING THE CHANGE is the sixth instalment in Kristen Ashley’s contemporary, adult RIVER RAIN romance series. This is socialite and heiress Nora Ellington, and billionaire Jamie Oakley’s story line.EMBRACING THE CHANGE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, greed and jealousy, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and thought-provoking; the romance is seductive and fated; the character are dynamic, sassy & determined

Completely lost myself in this story! Love a mature couple, and one with as much chemistry and heat as Jamie and Nora, that made it even more special. With maturity comes life experience, and also an ability to look at, approach, and solve, things differently. Loved how these two were each others ying and yang, and while everyone saw it, and they knew it, they needed that impetus brought on by all those meddling for them. That is actually where their story begins, because life isn’t done