{"id":74371,"date":"2024-04-11T08:30:45","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=74371"},"modified":"2024-04-11T03:52:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T07:52:36","slug":"release-arc-review-stay-landmark-mountain-5-by-willow-aster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=74371","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Stay (Landmark Mountain, #5) by Willow Aster"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stay by Willow Aster is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The fifth and final book in the Landmark Mountain<\/i> series, this is a swoony, sexy, chemistry-filled romance with all the feels! An age-gap, single-dad\/nanny romance that had my heart pounding, I loved this book so much!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When a judge falls for his younger nanny, can their love overcome the possibility of scandal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As I drive into the picturesque small town of Landmark Mountain after the whirlwind of college, I could never have expected a simple job opportunity would lead me to the deliciously sexy Sutton Landmark. But fate, it seems, wants to send my plans sideways.<\/p>\n

Judge Sutton Landmark, a man whose gorgeous face, charisma, and chocolate brown eyes could charm the pants off of anyone. He needs a nanny for his son, Owen, and I need a break from textbooks and exams…and some time to figure out what I really want to do with my life.<\/p>\n

However, one heated look from Sutton, and everything inside me ignites.<\/p>\n

As I spend time with Sutton, I find myself falling for him. There’s a spark between us and a connection that simmers and dances in the air whenever we’re in the same room.<\/p>\n

But Sutton’s prestigious position and the age gap between us casts a looming shadow over our happiness. Despite our hearts’ desires, fear and indecision hold us back from taking that leap of faith.<\/p>\n

I want to believe that, despite the obstacles, anything is possible…<\/p>\n

Even love against all odds.<\/p>\n

I guess I’ll just have to jump in headfirst and stay to find out.<\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cI want everything if everything means you.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

5 stars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fifth and final book in the Landmark Mountain<\/i> series, this is a swoony, sexy, chemistry-filled romance with all the feels! An age-gap, single-dad\/nanny romance that had my heart pounding, I loved this book so much!<\/p>\n

Please note that while you can read this as a standalone, there is lots of character involvement from previous books, so if you haven\u2019t read those (and you should, because they\u2019re all awesome), there will be a lot of people that you don\u2019t know in this one.<\/p>\n

Sutton is the eldest of the Landmark siblings. He is the serious and responsible one, a Judge and a divorced single father to an adorable eight year old, and he needs some help managing it all. When he meets potential new nanny, Felicity, he is instantly attracted, and stunned by the intensity of his reaction. But she\u2019s the best person for the job, and at 13 years younger than him, completely off limits. He knows he can keep his feelings in check, so he gives her a job and moves her into an apartment above his garage.<\/p>\n

Felicity is a pre-law student who has no intention of studying law. She needs a break from the heavy expectations of her parents while she figures her life out, and a job nannying for Sutton in a small mountain town, is exactly what she\u2019s after. Even if her first meeting with her new boss has her completely tied in knots and lusting after the sexy older man.<\/p>\n

Sutton and Felicity get on brilliantly, and she effortlessly becomes a part of the family \u2013 not only with Sutton and Owen, but she\u2019s quickly adopted by the extended Landmark crew. There\u2019s lots of sweet and fun moments, and I really enjoyed all of the different dynamics as we watch the family interact. But at the heart of the story is the burning attraction between Sutton and Felicity, and the tension is sensational!<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m afraid of what you make me feel,\u201d I start slowly, \u201cand what it could cost me.\u201d
\n\u201cWhat do I make you feel?\u201d Her voice is breathless \u2026.
\n\u201cEverything. You make me feel everything, Felicity, and it scares the hell out of me.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They don\u2019t hide it from each other \u2013 the longing stares alone are enough to make sure their feelings are right out there in the open \u2013 but Sutton has reasons why he won\u2019t go there. And so we get this fantastic yearning between them, where every moment, every interaction means so much, and when the tension finally snaps, holy freaking hell, they are on fire!<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat if I want what can\u2019t be mine?\u201d he asks.
\nThe need in his voice makes my insides tremble.
\n\u201cTell me what you want and maybe it can be,\u201d I whisper.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love these two together! It\u2019s easy, natural, sexy and fun, and they are so freaking cute! They\u2019re keeping it to themselves to avoid the scrutiny of the family, actually the whole town, so there\u2019s a bonus element of a forbidden, secret romance, which makes everything between them the more exciting.<\/p>\n

They do have some issues they need to work through, and though there is some drama, they\u2019re open and honest about it, they talk and they don\u2019t hold anything back from each other. Felicity, in particular, is so amazing, standing up to Sutton and putting her heart on the line for him, and even though she\u2019s paired with the most irresistibly swoony hero, she just shines. And though they have drama to work through, it\u2019s done in a way which adds to the emotion of the story without being overly angsty, and becomes an important part of the development of the characters and their relationship.<\/p>\n

Felicity Shaw is dismantling my life one brick wall at a time and in a way that makes me want to yank my heart out of my chest and say, \u201cHere, take it. It\u2019s yours anyway.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As I mentioned, the rest of the Landmark family are along for the ride, and watching them watch Sutton and Felicity, knowing that there are feelings between them and just sitting back and watching it all unfold, is so entertaining. Little Owen is a huge part of the story, as he should be, and I love the relationship he has with his Dad, and the bond that he forms with Felicity.<\/p>\n

The love story unfolds beautifully, I felt everything between these two, and I loved getting so completely swept up in their romance.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day I know you, I love you more.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I have adored this series. It\u2019s my first by Willow Aster, and it\u2019s made me an auto-buy fan. These characters and their stories have a special place in my heart, and more than one of them has made my all-time fave list.<\/p>\n

This is such a gorgeous read \u2013 5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Landmark Mountain<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Unforgettable (#1) <\/strong>(Jamison & Scarlett)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Someday (#2)<\/strong> (Theo & Sofie)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Irresistible (#3) <\/strong>(Wyatt & Marlow)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Falling (#4) <\/strong>(Callum & Ruby)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Stay (#5) <\/strong>(Sutton & Felicity)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Willow Aster is a\u00a0USA Today\u00a0Bestselling author and lover of anything book-related. She lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, kids, and rescue dog.<\/p>\n

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