The Gate To Everything: (Once Upon A Dare: Book 1)

Ava Miles

Jul 2016 · Ava Miles Inc.

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International Bestselling Author Ava Miles presents a heartwarming and romantic second-chance story about two people who rediscover their love for each other…and what it means to be a family. Connected to her bestselling Dare Valley series and what Publisher’s Weekly called “an appealing story,” this romance is guaranteed to make you believe in love all over again. 

Quarterback Jordan Dean thought he had everything until his long-time girlfriend broke up with him. His football rock star life had become too burdensome to her. Plus there was another teensy, weensy reason. Chef Grace Kincaid had gotten tired of waiting for him to propose. Ouch. 

When Jordan wins the Super Bowl, he tells himself it’s enough. But he can’t get Grace out of his mind. When she calls, insisting they meet, he eagerly agrees. .

Only to discover he’s going to be a father….

Grace had always wanted a happily ever after—her yellow house, the picket fence, and children—with Jordan. She’s not willing to settle for a shotgun wedding. But hope makes her agree to live next door to him in the dream house he’d secretly had built for her. The fire of their attraction and deep waters of their love reemerge as they become parents for the first time.

The gate between their houses becomes the key—to everything.

PRAISE:

"Ava's story is witty and charming." Barbara Freethy #1 New York Times Bestselling Author on Nora Roberts Land

"On par with Nicholas Sparks' love stories." Jennifer's Corner Blog

“The constant love, and the tasteful sexual interludes, bring a sensual, dynamic tension to this appealing story.” Publisher’s Weekly

"I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS." Marjay's Reading Blog

"Miles' story savvy, sense of humor, respect for her readers and empathy for her characters shine through..." USA Today on The Gate to Everything

Ratings and reviews

This is the first book in Ava's new series. We met the Once Upon a Dare guys in The Bridge to a Better Life. The feelings this bring to me is heartbreak and hope. It's so heartbreaking watching Jordan and Grace two people who love one another so strongly lose their way. They are given a gift and the hope of a second chance. Will all the issues that broke them apart repeat? Or will these two find the strength their love gives them to grab a loving future together. I can't wait for more from the Once Upon a Dare series. I truly enjoy when the all get together. Always get a good laugh out of me while reading those parts. This one took me on an emotional roller coaster, but the end makes it all worth it for what Grace and Jordan go through. My heart felt happy after reading this one.

this is what I call true POWER OF LOVE their love for each other and for baby Ella is so powerful. they struggled trough so much. They grew so much stonger for and with each other. In the end, they chose love, they chose to fight for their happiness, for Ella's sake.

I read this book but it starts a little slow for me. Otherwise loved the story line and ending.

About the author

International Bestselling Author Ava Miles joined the ranks of beloved storytellers with her powerful messages of healing, mystery, and magic. Millions of readers have discovered her fiction and nonfiction books, praised by USA TODAY and Publisher’s Weekly. Women’s World Magazine has selected a few of her novels for their book clubs while Southwest Airlines featured the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND (the name used with Ms. Roberts’ blessing) in its in-flight entertainment. Ava’s books have been chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s Picks and are translated into multiple languages.