One Hundred Desires

An Aspen Cove Romance, Book 23

By: Kelly Collins

Narrated by: Logan McAllister

She’s all work. He’s all play. Can they meet in the middle for love?

Vivian Armstrong has taken control of Vortex, her family's security business, and she’s determined to prove her worth. She may be the youngest of seven and the only woman bodyguard on the team, but she’s every bit as tough as her older brothers.

On a trip to Aspen Cove, she finds herself working for famous bass player Red Blakely, the personification of everything she detests in a man: arrogant, entitled, and too handsome for his own good. How can she protect him when all she wants to do is kill him?

Red is used to getting what he wants when he wants it. He likes his women here tonight and gone by morning. But when a fan becomes a fanatic, he finds himself in need of Vivian’s assistance. Forced to stay together, they discover an attraction they never expected, but can love really blossom between a workaholic and a playboy?

Welcome to Aspen Cove, the tiny Colorado town where fire and gasoline combine to create red-hot love…

©2023 Kelley Maestas (P)2024 Kelley Maestas

Great story told by a great voice

I LOVE Aspen Cove! I’ve read all f the stories so far and love all the folks in town. It’s a place I’d love to visit and then stay! This is the story of Viv and Red. Viv is Val’s (from One Hundred Dreams) sister and Red is the ex of Val’s new wife, Cameron. When Red gets a stalker, Viv becomes his new bodyguard and these total opposites are brought into each other’s lives, I loved the opposites attract and bring the best out in each other vibe. Red has been a total player and isn’t sorry about it but is self aware enough to know that his life is empty. Poor Viv is a hard worker in her family’s business only to discover that she might not have deserved the position she wants because they are babying her and not treating her with the respect she feels she deserves. So she goes against her older brother and takes the job as Red’s bodyguard to prove to him and anyone else who doubts her that she is a badass. She and Red spend a bunch of time together and for some odd reason seem to bring out the best in one another and grow close. This is a great story about figuring out what you really want out of life and surrounding yourself with people that bring out the best in you. I loved catching up with past couples and having the chance to revisit the sweet little town! Well done! And I loved the narration!

Red finally redeems himself

It was lovely to finally get to know the real Red as he opens up about his life in this story.
He has been the bad boy, band member in past stories and has a bad reputation of being a womaniser.
After a few crazy incidents with a fan Red hires Viv and her security firm to oversee his protection.
All it takes is one very beautiful no nonsense, tiny woman coming into his life as well as a little pup and Red’s starting to see what true happiness could look like.
If only he could stay the course and not sabotage it.
I loved this story and enjoyed Red and Viv’s path to happiness.
Be it a little bumpy at times and dangerous others.
Another wonderful Aspen Cove addition to the series that I love.
I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook that was narrated by Logan McAllister, he did an excellent job.

well told story

Viv is five foot tall and full of surprises. Red doesn't know what to expect from her. I love the interplay between them. Logan McAllister is a great narrator.

Back in Aspen Cove

I love it when you meet a character in one book, and then get to hear their story in the next release! Ms. Collins does just this with One Hundred Desires. We met Vivian in One Hundred Dreams -she’s Val’s sister and now the CEO of Vortex Security. In this book, she comes to Aspen Cove to meet her new niece and ends up working for Red – another character that we’ve met repeatedly in Aspen Cove. I love watching Vivian grow and become comfortable in her own skin. Throughout the story, she takes control of her life and makes decisions based on what is best for her – not just the family business. I also loved watching Red develop into a likeable human being. We’ve seen hints that he’s more than he appears, and this book does a great job of showing us what we guessed at. As per usual, Ms. Collins tells a wonderful story, allows us to catch up with some well loved residents of Aspen Cove, and lets us laugh out loud at various points in the story. This is a great read that will leave you smiling and looking forward to the next installment. I really want Jackson to get his HEA too!

Red’s Redemption!

One Hundred Desires is unexpectedly sweet and so much fun. Red finds redemption and self-worth within himself with the help of the Aspen Cove family in this funny and flirty love story. I love Viv’s spirit and strength, brilliance and boldness, and the way she handles Red and addresses his stalker issues. Seeing Red’s inner self is such a juxtaposition from his character in previous novels; it’s refreshing to hear his inner thoughts and personal perspective. I love that he is so much more than what the media and his past have portrayed him to be. This is a beautiful blend of action, emotion, drama, and sass—and the narrator does a wonderful job of portraying these two.

Wonderful addition to the series

With this audiobook, we are back in Aspen Cover where individuals come for a short term visit, and end up not only falling in love with the town, but also finding their soulmates.
In this case, it’s Vivian Armstrong whose life will be changed forever.
Vivian is the youngest of seven siblings as well as the only woman on the bodyguard security team. Always having the need to prove herself, she’s determined to show them she has what it takes to do the job.
Her assignment is to protect the infamous Red Blakely. He’s the kind of guy she would likely avoid if she had a choice. Arrogant and he is good looking and charming.
But when a fan goes off the deep end and puts Red in danger, it’s Vivian who will be coming to the rescue . The seclusion they take to keep Red safe, will test also their developing feelings. But can these two not only overcome the danger, but also their differences?
As always, it’s a joy to “see” how characters from previous stories are doing, as the author brings them into the storyline on occasion.
This was another great addition to the series.
Even though I had purchased and read the book, the audiobook brought the story to life . Making it even more enjoyable.
Logan McAllister did a very good narration.
I was entrusted a copy of this audiobook. The opinions expressed are solely my own.

Pleasantly Surprised!

I was pleasantly surprised that Red Blakely finally redeemed himself! Yes, this 23rd book in the Aspen Cove Romance series was another wonderful addition to these amazing stories about this small town, with such unique, lovable characters. Viv felt she had to prove herself to her family and taking on Red as a client seemed a good way to accomplish this. When Red needed a bodyguard due to a stalker problem, Viv convinces him that she is the perfect person for the job (much to her brother Val’s chagrin and continued objections!). The story is absolutely entertaining and certainly well worth listening to. As usual Logan McAllister does an amazing job narrating.