THIS MOMENT (Moose Village 1) by Kelly Elliott-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 18, 2025

Kian Carter is stuck in a rut. A successful lawyer in his parents’ New York City office, he’s sick and tired of their greed, their lifelong insistence on putting their powerhouse practice above all else—including Kian and his siblings. So he does what he should have done long ago, what his brother and sister did…Kian turns his back on law. Quitting the firm and moving back to the only home he’s ever known, quiet Moose Village in Upstate New York.

Not much ever changes in the tiny town in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Or so Kian thought. But this time, there’s one big difference: Moose Village is playing host to a mystery woman. And she happens to be working at his aunt’s bakery. Lovely Cadie Waterford is the talk of the town gossips, as much for her luscious banana bread as her unwillingness to talk about her past.

Kian’s not normally one to engage in gossip…but the more time he spends with Cadie, the more intrigued he becomes. Whatever her secrets may be, he’s sure he can handle them—but when words like FBI, CIA, and even murder come into play, does Cadie need more protection than Kian thought?

Or does Moose Village need protection from Cadie…?

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REVIEW: THIS MOMENT is the first instalment in Kelly Elliott’s contemporary, adult MOOSE VILLAGE erotic, romance series. This is thirty-three year old, attorney Kian Carter, and baker Cadie Waterford’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kian and Cadie) THIS MOMENT follows in the wake of the arrival of Cadie Waterford to Moose Village, Massachusetts. Cadie’s arrival is met with gossip and interest, and our heroine is determined to keep her secrets from the people in Moose Village but the return of home town favorite Kian Carter finds our heroine a bigger topic of gossip, and in this, she finds herself falling for a man who is struggling with a new direction in life. All is not as it appears to be as Cadie’s past refuses to let go, and our heroine must reconsider her future in Moose Village where she rediscovered her passion, and a man with whom she will fall in love.

The world building follows Cadie as she starts life anew in the small town of Moose Village. A baker by trade, Cadie is welcomed into Kian’s aunt’s place Batter Up Bakery, where Cadie will make a name for herself baking treats and desserts but Cadie refuses to reveal too much about her past, and in this, the town gossips work overtime to uncover the truth. Kian Carter is an attorney who has always wanted to write, to become an mystery author, and has decided to return to his home town in an effort to escape the world of high finance and the law but coming face to face with Cadie gives Kian thoughts for a future, a future with the woman with whom he is falling in love. Meanwhile, Kian reveals the dysfunctionality of the Carter household, as Cadie must come to terms with the events of the past.

The relationship between Cadie and Kian is one of immediate attraction but Cadie’s secrets become the source of the town gossipers and bullies. Working for Kian’s aunt give Cadie a purpose but her past may also be a threat to the people she is growing to love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and dynamic secondary and supporting characters including some questionable gossipers found in small-town life. We are introduced to Cadie’s best friend Lauryn; Kian’s aunt Opal, his sister Macy, brother Mark, and their parents Lacy and Doug, housekeeper Sally, as well as Cadie’s ex Michael.

THIS MOMENT is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is thought provoking and edgy; the romance is spicy and spirited; the characters are energetic and sassy.

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Reviewed by Sandy

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, and Never Enough, to name a few.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, Gus, her chocolate lab, four cats, and endless wildlife creatures. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.
www.kellyelliottauthor.com

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