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Dragonfly Dance: A Small Town, Later in Life Romance (Mercy Mountain Series) Kindle Edition

by Becca Maxton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 108 ratings
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Don't miss this unforgettable never-too-late-for-love novella about family, true love, and the ties that bind in the charming small town of Ashnee Valley. Take a trip to the mountains of Colorado and fall in love with what readers are calling a“sweet, sexy, small-town romance.”

Some things are worth the wait…

Ben Mannis never got to be young, wild, and free. Both his parents died when he was 20, leaving him a ranch to run and younger siblings to raise. Now 42, life—and love—seems to have passed him by. Not that he’s complaining, the town is his family and he’s been too busy to fret a missing love-life. When he’s asked by the newspaper editor to show the Gazette’s owner around the local area for a few days, Ben is happy to oblige. Little does he know everything he’s missed out on is arriving wrapped in one sophisticated leggy, blonde package.

Catherine Kendall wants to live her creative dream and not the dictated life her father has assigned. As the only child, she’s been groomed to run the family publishing empire. Trouble is, she hates the news business, hates the city, and longs to live near mountains and indulge in becoming a sculptor. So, while the town thinks she’s come to inspect the Gazette, she’s really there on a frustrated dare her father tossed out—prove herself an artist or return to Kendall Publishing and never speak of her silly ambitions again. The mountains are just what she needed to spark her passion. Turns out, so is the handsome rancher acting as tour guide.

Can two late-bloomers turn a sexy fling into true love, or has their time passed them by?

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  1. Part of series
    Mercy Mountain Series
  2. Print length
    132 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    November 16, 2020
  6. File size
    4580 KB
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PRAISE FOR DRAGONFLY DANCE

"Ben and Catherine are late bloomers, so to speak, and I thoroughly enjoyed their love story...Dragonfly Dance proves it's never too late to fall in love. ... Dragonfly Dance is a must-read for any romance reader. Highly recommend! - N.N. Light, Vine Voice.

"Oh, the people of Ashnee Valley - so fun... Ms. Maxton writes lovely characters...I know there are more stories in this series and I'm so glad!! - Goodreads reviewer.

"Dragonfly Dance is a sweet and adorable insta love story that will make you feel good. It will give you hope and spread positivity...". - Instagram book reviewer, Top Ten Books of 2020.

"There is love, humor, passion, romance, sadness and a wonderful sense of family and community on top of everything else... If you want to read a book that will make you feel ALL the emotions, then this is a book you want to own!"- Goodreads Reviewer.

"I could not put this down until 2 in the morning to finish it. What a great story romance in all its finery." - Goodreads Reviewer.

"This was a second chance romance with a seasoned couple. It was so down to earth. Romantic without sleaze. Home towny." - Amazon Reviewer.

"Seriously couldn't put this book down! ...It's refreshing reading a love story about characters over 25. Their age and history allowed Becca Maxton to give the characters such depth and complexity... I'm going to have to find more books by this author ASAP." - Goodreads Reviewer.

"Sweet, sexy, small-town romance." - Goodreads Reviewer.

"It's a beautiful heart rendering story. It'll make you cheer, chuckle, then tear up. The scenes are written visually perfect, and each character has their own distinct personality. I loved reading it and I'm sooo happy to volunteer this review." - Amazon Reviewer.

"I appreciated the fact that both characters aren't young and inexperienced, but seasoned, experienced and understand that life doesn't always go the way we dream it would. I laughed, cried, my heart broke a little and I got a little hot and bothered by the passion of the two love birds."- Amazon Reviewer.


PRAISE FOR FIREFLY DUET

"I love that we now get to read about the offspring of Catherine and Ben Mannis that was the featured couple in Dragonfly Dance. If you haven't read that story yet, I highly recommend. If you love a story with a strong family dynamic, you can't go wrong with this beautifully written story."- BookBub Reviewer.

"Oh, I loved this story of heartwarming family bonds that are strained pushed to limits and finding acceptance and love and joy so many elements..." - Goodreads Reviewer.

"It's an endearing family interaction and enlightening love story. I couldn't put it down. I'm so glad I was introduced to this author!" - Amazon Reviewer.

"I really enjoyed this book. It has everything. Loss, love and second chances. Looking forward to more in this series." - Goodreads Reviewer.

"Another heartwarming novel in the Mercy Mountain Series." - Amazon Reviewer

From the Author

It was through optimistic romance stories that I found resilience. Today, I write sensuous (dare say, steamy), encouraging and entertaining stories about new beginnings. As an author, my wish is simple - to give a lift to your days as you walk your journey too.

Yours,
Becca Maxton

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HX84296
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Becca Maxton (November 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4580 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 132 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1735354910
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 108 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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108 global ratings
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I absolutely loved this cover! Mercy Mountain was an idealic, charming place to settle down. Im guessing anyone who loves life and the outdoors would thrive here. I really liked Ben and Catherine’s relationship and thought the author wrote this novella very well. Ben was sexy as hell and the chemistry was believable in this almost instant love.It’s a short read I found it very satisfying while I escaped away for another day before going back to work. I highly recommend it if you like westernish, contemporary romance.Thank you BookSirens for this free ebook ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review.
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Penny L
5.0 out of 5 stars Never too late for love
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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4.5 stars

What a beautiful story about it never being too late to find love. Ben Mannis lost his parents when he was twenty and he stepped up to care for his younger twin brothers and take over the ranch. More than twenty years have passed and Ben’s friend, Brady asks Ben to show a businesswoman around town. Ben is attracted to Catherine and the feeling is mutual. Will this be his chance at love instead of his arrangement with women in neighboring towns to handle his needs? I will say this story will have you needing some tissues, at certain times, but it’s a good story with a small town setting.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.
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Bookzilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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Child death triggers

This stand-alone novella is easy to follow. No editing errors, gratuitous violence or drag-you-down drama.

Compelling storyline of a small town pulling together during tragedy. Believable characters with distinct personalities and realistic dialogue.

No desire to re-read this story. I am interested in other works by this author.
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Lulubelle
4.0 out of 5 stars A Sweet Small Town Romance Novella
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021
This was a short and sweet novella that was easy to read and heart warming. It's the love story of Ben Mannis and Catherine Kendall and the love a community has for one another. The author writes this story with the thoughts in mind that love at first sight is real and love can happen at any age. I appreciated the fact that both characters aren't young and inexperienced, but seasoned, experienced, and understands that life doesn't always go the way we dream it would. I laughed, cried, my heart broke a little, and I got a little hot and bothered by the passion of the two love birds. Ashnee Valley sounds like a quaint little town in beautiful Colorado and even though it's not a real town, it makes me wish I could go travel there and to climb Dragonfly Hill to see all its beauty. The people of Ashnee Valley are your typical small town people who look out for one another and everyone's business is never their own. Kind of reminded me a little of the South, which is where I live and can totally relate to how the rumor mill works and how everyone is basically a big ole family. I don't want to give too much away about this book because if you are interested in an easy read that leaves your heart happy then this is the book for you. I am very interested in reading the future books in this series based on the ending of the book and the epilogue.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I am voluntarily leaving my thoughts on the book.
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JannieinVA
5.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021
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The feelings of warmth and joy from this book are almost overwhelming. The author has a real gift for moving her readers with her characters and their life experiences she shares with us. This truly is a “lovely” book. It’s well worth the reading.
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Michelle Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute Short Story...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
This story was a cute, easy to read story that you can easily fall into from page 1.

Ben and Catherine had instant chemistry. Off the charts. A small town with small town tendencies which was cute.

The setting was lovely in this small town. The secondary characters were very cute and added to this nice short story.

Loved the ending and the epilogue. Very fitting.

I received this free book in exchange for an honest review.
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Kay Alber
5.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner to the end.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021
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Ben and Catherine are complete opposites, but have such likeable personalities. They each have their own histories and the question is---can a romantic relationship work between them. This was such a great read. I loved this story and I'm definitely going to read Becca Maxton's next book.
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BookloverK
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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This story is so good. Loved the storyline, loved the characters. You got the needed background, you got action and you got love.
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gail wesson spivey
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved , loved loved it
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2021
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This was a second chance romance with a seasoned couple. It was so down to earth . Romantic without sleaze. Home towny
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