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Southern Promise by Leslie Pike—brought to life through an extraordinary, deeply expressive dual performance by Andi Eloise and Sebastian York—is a heartwarming, fast-paced, and emotionally rich small-town romance that serves as a captivating first installment in the Tennessee Series.
Book Description
Tennessee Veterinarian Dominique Grant has a problem. The man who just walked into her life doesn’t fit her well-planned vision. How many red flags can be waving at once?
He’s geographically undesirable.He’s never known parenthood.
He’s got a Harley and the swagger that goes with it.
But not all storms come to destroy. Some come to clear a path.
California contractor Colter Ripley is about to discover what lies outside the comfort zone. A beautiful, smart woman has upended the familiar and now he sees a new world where he must choose a life, not settle for one.
For Dominique and Colter there is no room for romances that require so much effort.
*Author’s note: This title was previously published as Until Now as part of the ARR hea world*
About Leslie Pike
USA TODAY bestselling author, Leslie Pike, has loved expressing herself through the written word since she was a child. The first romance “book” she wrote was at ten years old. The scene, a California Beach. The hero, a blonde surfer. The ending, happily forever after.
Leslie’s passion for film and screenwriting eventually led her to Texas for eight years, writing for a prime time CBS series. She’s traveled the world as part of film crews, from Africa to Israel, New York to San Francisco. Now she finds her favorite creative adventures taking place in her home, in Southern California, writing Contemporary Romance.
My Thoughts
Southern Promise by Leslie Pike—brought to life through an extraordinary, deeply expressive dual performance by Andi Eloise and Sebastian York—is a heartwarming, fast-paced, and emotionally rich small-town romance that serves as a captivating first installment in the Tennessee Series.
The story follows Dominique Grant, a strong, independent Tennessee veterinarian and devoted single mother who has her future carefully mapped out. Her well-planned vision is thrown into complete chaos when Colter Ripley, a handsome California contractor with a Harley, an effortless swagger, and zero experience with parenthood, unexpectedly rides into her life. Colter has traveled from the West Coast to temporarily care for his teenage nephew, Hunter, while his sister recovers from a car accident. Though Dominique initially sees a sea of red flags—from their long-distance reality and his thriving business in California to his free-spirited lifestyle—the undeniable, instant connection between them jumps right off the page. As Colter steps out of his comfort zone, their lives intertwine even further when Dominique's teenage son, Bing, forms an instant friendship with Hunter, creating a heartwarming found-family dynamic complete with charming small-town moments and adorable local animals.
As their summer together progresses, what begins as an effortless, low-stakes spark rapidly transforms into a deep, meaningful love that forces both Dominique and Colter to reevaluate their futures. Colter is faced with a life-changing decision between a career-defining business opportunity in California and a newfound life in Tennessee with the woman and family who have stolen his heart. Pike expertly balances emotional drama, cozy TV-series-style charm, and sizzling heat, delivering a heartwarming story that proves some storms come not to destroy, but to clear a path toward true happiness.
Andi Eloise and Sebastian York deliver a masterclass performance in the audiobook, breathing vibrant, authentic life into every character. Eloise shines with her natural emotional delivery, effortlessly capturing Dominique’s strength and vulnerability while surprisingly nailing the distinct, pitch-perfect voice of a teenage boy for the younger cast members. York brings his signature smooth, broody, and grounded warmth to Colter, perfectly embodying his transition from a rugged bachelor into a devoted, protective partner. Together, their incredible vocal chemistry turns this heartwarming, emotional rollercoaster into an un-put-downable audio experience that will make listeners fall in love with small-town romance all over again.
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