Off the Grid

The Michigan Wildflower Series, Book One

By: Kay Richard

Narrated by: Caleb Towns

Through years of dedication, Andrew Clarke has evolved from his humble Midwest beginnings to become one of Hollywood's most highly sought-after actors. He has taken roles often overlooked by others, turning them into opportunities and showcasing his undeniable talent. While Andrew has built a career admired by his contemporaries, it has come at a price: the ever-present scrutiny and constant intrusion into his life away from the cameras. With this grueling pace and lack of privacy, his once ideal life has lost its luster and he is rapidly approaching burnout. After Andrew demands a long-overdue break, his assistant puts his rigorous schedule on hold and arranges the perfect month-long secluded retreat.

When her grandmother was unexpectedly injured, Ellie Snow left college life behind and took over the management of their family farm nestled within the woods of Michigan, transforming it into a profitable business. Currently in the middle of a busy fall harvest season, she spends exhausting days alongside workers, hustling to meet demand. Together, they gather apples from the orchards and pumpkins from the fields, all bound for the local cider mill.

Her recent renovations of the old farmhouse into a fledgling bed and breakfast have brought some unexpected attention from a guest desperately seeking solace. Surrounded by the simple comforts of life, Andrew savors every moment on the farm, but especially those of his blossoming friendship with Ellie. When their friendship turns into something more, will he trade his life full of red-carpet premieres for the dirt roads carrying him back to a love he finds off the grid?

©2021 Kay Richard (P)2021 Kay Richard

Fun, quick, sweet romance

One liner: A Hollywood heartthrob escapes to the middle of nowhere to recharge and falls in love with the way of life and the owner of the B&B where he is staying.

Andrew works hard for his Hollywood fame and lifestyle. While he enjoys acting, he is starting to burn out on all the rest. Since he long ago gave up the home he never had time to visit, his assistant squirrels him away in a B&B she knows about in the middle of Michigan. He wants to avoid all people for his month there.

Gran hosts the B&B and her cooking is just what Andrew needs to rebuild. Sage runs the commercial side of the farm and Andrew didn't expect her. She really doesn't even seem to care who he is. Which is what he was looking for. But somehow it doesn't feel right from her. So he convinces her to let him work the farm while he is in town. And their friendship blossoms into something neither is ready to give up in under a month.

This was a fun, quick, sweet read. The extended timing between chapters can be a little distracting for listeners but if you play it at a faster playback you do get used to it.

I am thankful for the electronic copy of the book that I received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I purchased the audible version on my own.