Like Snow We Fall by Ayla Dade – a Review

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Description:
From their first encounter, figure skater Paisley Harris knows she should stay away from famous snowboarder Knox Winterbottom. But that’s easier said than done. The chemistry between them is palpable, but both have secrets that could destroy their dreams in this sexy, sporty, emotionally fraught forced proximity new adult romance.

Paisley Harris has done her best to overcome her troubled past: growing up in a trailer park in Minneapolis with her drug-addicted mother and being exploited by her figure skating coach. So when she’s given a way out by applying for iSkate, a prestigious skating school in Aspen, Colorado, she takes it, seeking a fresh start in the picturesque winter landscape.

Knox Winterbottom, a celebrated and arrogant snowboarder, stands on the precipice of a new level in his career. Known for his rebellious and carefree nature, he battles his own demons. When Paisley and Knox meet, their worlds collide: she, the disciplined and determined athlete, and he, the unpredictable and charismatic risk-taking sportsman. Despite his numerous romantic entanglements, he has a strict rule against dating figure skaters. Yet slowly, their attraction pulls them together.

Paisley gets a job at the Winterbottoms’ chalet, desperately in need of the money and lodgings. But with Paisley and Knox under the same roof, it’s only a matter of time before they can’t keep their hands off each other.

Review:

Like Snow We Fall by Ayla Dade is the 1^st book in her Winter Dreams series.  When Paisley arrives in snowy Aspen with nothing but her skates, and the enchanting winter wonderland. Seeing Silver Lake covered in a glittering layer of ice against the mighty backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, only the future matters to her. Paisley is a talented figure skater, as she accepts a training spot at Aspen’s prestigious school, iSkate, hoping to make the Olympics; she is also hiding from her former coach, who was abusive.  While training, Paisley finds a former coach, who wants to help train her. Paisley begins to feel at ease when she meets the other figure skaters, such as, Gwen, Erin, Levi, as a close friendship quickly develops.  Paisley also meets Knox and Wyatt. 

Famous snowboarder Knox Winterbottom is celebrated by everyone; not to mention he is attractive and the center of attention to every party. Knox is the typical bad boy, who despite his numerous romantic entanglements: he has a strict rule against dating figure skaters.

Paisley gets a job at Winderbottoms chalet, enabling her to make decent money. Though she tries to ignore the attraction between her and Knox, she sees another side of him; and it’s not long before their attraction pulls them together.

Like Snow We Fall was a wonderful story that was sporty, sexy, emotional and a new adult romance. Near the end, Paisley past comes back to take over, but his abusive attitude was enough to be dealt with.  Like Snow We Fall was very well written by Ayla Dade.  I suggest you read Like Snow We Fall. 

Reviewed by Barb

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