The: Will By Kristen Ashley

: The story centers on two mature adults (Josie is 45, Jake is 49) finding love and a sense of belonging later in life.

“It's a loooooooong story, oodles of details, phenomenal dialogue, family dynamics unlike any other, hot & passionate romance and that special and totally unique language style that carries the weight, meaning, and heartfelt power that only a Kristen Ashley...” Aestas Book Blog · 12 years ago

: Initially guarded and "disguised" after an abusive childhood, she finds healing by connecting with Jake’s three children and her grandmother's small-town community. The Will by Kristen Ashley

: A "softer" version of Ashley’s typical alpha male; he is protective and possessive but also described as a gentle, devoted father who admits his past mistakes.

Book Review — The Will by Kristen Ashley - Aestas Book Blog : The story centers on two mature adults

“Descriptions are way too long and detailed about nothing important. Really confused as to how this book has over a 4 star rating on Goodreads.” The StoryGraph

The Will by Kristen Ashley is a deeply emotional contemporary romance and the first installment in her . It follows Josephine "Josie" Malone, a globetrotting fashionista who returns to her small Maine hometown after the death of her beloved grandmother, only to discover she has been "bequeathed" to Jake Spear—a retired boxer and three-time divorcee—in her grandmother's will. Core Themes & Atmosphere Book Review — The Will by Kristen Ashley

: The relationship between Josie and Jake’s kids—Connor, Amber, and Ethan—is a major high point for many readers. Critical Perspectives