The Grand Opening

Dare Valley, Book 3

De: Ava Miles

Narrado por: Em Eldridge

The international best-selling author of Beside Golden Irish Fields brings listeners an unforgettable story about not judging a book by its cover and trusting in love and second chances.

"An entertaining ride...." (Readers’ Favorite)

Twice burned, twice shy, she’s done with love.

But he’s more than meets the eye.

Peggy McBride didn’t expect a white knight in a poker player, but after Mac Maven saves her and her son from a deranged, pie-crazed moose with his race car, she can’t dismiss his appeal. But if she has learned one thing from her divorce, it’s that love is a messy business. As a single mom and the new deputy sheriff, she has her hands full.

Then there’s the billionaire’s ambitious plans for his new boutique poker hotel. She just can’t jump on board with a gambling venue in her town. Her family fell into ruin because of such places. She can’t help but become his fiercest opponent even as Mac treats her with a tenderness and passion she’s never felt.

Having helped his sister raise her teenage son, Mac understands Peggy and can see past her tough-as-nails exterior. When a threat to his hotel surfaces, he and Peggy must join forces to find out who’s responsible.

Working together ignites the white-hot connection between them, and their cooperation takes a decidedly personal turn. But can Mac convince Peggy to set their differences aside and take a gamble on love?

Discover why Ava’s best-selling small town Dare Valley series—filled with romance, family, second chances, suspense, and happily ever after—has captured millions of hearts around the world. Dive into the whole series today!

©2013 Ava Miles (P)2015 Ava Miles

The Grand Opening

Book three of the Date Valley Series. More old secrets come to light and two impossible love are formed.

wonderful series!

This is series you don't want to miss! If you like a story that sucks you in the first 5 minutes this it. I have listened to 4 of these and every character has a different personality with believable stories on how to mess things up and the pain to fix it back, laugh out loud, maybe shed a tear or two, go get a cup of coffee sit back and enjoy.

Really enjoyable listen!

I listened to the two previous books and couldn't wait to hear what happened next! I new Peggy had some high walls to climb.

Love this author and all her stories!

Love the characters
Love the story and how it builds to a wonderful conclusion!
Ava Miles is a new natural best selling author!

Loved it!!

I absolutely love Ava Miles! Her Dare Valley series is wonderful to listen to and Book 3 actually had me rooting for Peggy. If you love contemporary romance, don't miss this series!

Good Read.

If you could sum up The Grand Opening in three words, what would they be?

Hard headed women !

What other book might you compare The Grand Opening to and why?

Hmmm... nothing comes to mind but it certainly got my dander up ! I wanted to strangle the female lead (Peggy) and Abby came in at a close second !

Have you listened to any of Em Eldridge’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes and she's excellent !

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were times I was actually yelling out loud to the characters Peggy & Abby. Peggy was the worst ! Hard nosed obnoxious & bitchy. What did that gorgeous man see in her? I wanted him to dump her & walk away !

Grand opening

Great book. Tough character slowed the beginning, but ok in end. Nice series. New author

Favorite

Mac made this one my favorite - I loved his character! On to the next...

Great book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Grand Opening to be better than the print version?

Both are good, depends on personal preference of the reader or listeners

Who was your favorite character and why?

I don’t know the characters blended well together

Have you listened to any of Em Eldridge’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I enjoy listening to her narratives, she has good inflections in her voice and her male and female voices were easy to tell whichever character was talking.

Any additional comments?

On the story I had four stars, only because I couldn’t get the fifth star to take. It’s definitely 5 stars for all categories.

Good story

Really good story had me laughing & crying. Predictable romance series you always know who is going to fall in love next but it keeps you hooked in because you want to know how it will happen.