I enjoyed this book! Both characters, Zach & Tabitha are needing to to prove themselves at work, so the universe decides to reunite the two former lovers, 16 years after they parted ways. Learning about some struggles Tabitha has faced along the way both professionally & personally has you wanting her to get a good win.

This is my third book by Parson’s and I enjoy the way she intermingles timelines. I also feel like she does a great job of adding in hiking terminilofy & the nature/environment in a way that it adds to the story and doesn't feel forced.

I did read this out of order, read book 1 first, then this, then book 2. I didn't feel like I was missing out by reading out of order, would agree it is an interconnected standalone, but would definitely recommend all three books in the series!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Thanks to Netgalley and Victory Editing for this ARC that publishes on June 03.

If you’re looking for a fresh story to read while traveling, this is the one.

Love on a Ledge by K. L. Parsons is a second chance romance that introduces us to Tabitha, a retired athlete turned sports journalist for a major magazine and Zac a climbing guide and a (not so bad) reformed bad boy.

Fate brings them back together, and they’re forced to keep up appearances for the sake of their careers and the trust of their loved ones. (What could possibly go wrong?)

Though the book is short, everything unfolds at just the right pace and it never feels rushed. I absolutely loved these characters and the determination they both showed in the face of challenges to reach their goals.

It was so satisfying to see them reconnect, openly address their doubts and most importantly, communicate with a level of maturity that helped explain so much about their past.

I loved how things gradually fell into place for both of them, and how with patience everything eventually worked out.

#Loveonaledge #Klparsons

We have finally made it to the finally of this trilogy that follows different members of the group as the navigate life, love and work. In this particular book we focus on Tabitha who had been a professional climber turned journalist and Zachariah who has been the professional playboy. We take a deeper dive of what has happened over their lives from the first time they met to where we are 15+ years later. The understanding of who we are at 18 verses almost 40 are very different people. I love that K.L. Parsons characters feel lived in, and like real flawed people you would meet on the street. If you even just slightly enjoy the outdoors and love stories where love always finds a way I highly recommend not only this book but the whole series. Thank you Netgalley, Victory Editing and K.L. Parsons for such posing me to be an arc reader for this book.

This was a cute and adorable rom com. I loved the whole story and sport setup from the author. The writing is exciting and really keeps you enticed into the story.

Tabitha’s sports journalism career is on the line, and dusting off her climbing gear is her last chance to prove she still has what it takes. Zac, once a notorious playboy turned climbing guide, is determined to leave his reckless past behind, but when Tabitha shows up, old sparks and unresolved feelings make keeping things professional almost impossible. Stuck together on a week of challenging climbs, they must navigate danger, temptation, and the cracks in their carefully built walls. This is a gritty, steamy story about second chances, climbing both literal and emotional heights, and fighting for what matters most.

This was a really fun book! It is packed full of action and adventure. And the romance was so sweet! It is a must read.

Such a fun lighthearted, adventurous second chance romance. I absolutely ate this up on a backpacking trip. I loved the characters so much and now have to go back and read the other stories in this series since I failed to notice that this was book 3 lol

This is book 3 in the Stranded in Leavenworth series and follows Zac and his ex girlfriend, Tabitha.

Tabitha has been sent to Leavenworth to participate in some climbing in order to write a feature article about the company Zac works for but she doesn't realise that Zac works there until she turns up on her first day and sees him again in the local bar. Clearly he hasn't forgotten her either, but he up and left her one night 16 years ago without an explanation and now they have to spend a week working together for the article.

Zac has always been the unreliable player who sleeps with everyone and anything and is constantly on the move following his own flights of fancy. But after making a huge fool of himself at his best friends wedding he has vowed to change his ways, but unfortunately it takes his friends a little longer to get on board with the changed man. So when he offers to step up and look after the business and Tabitha for the week while his best friend is on baby boot camp with his heavily pregnant wife, it's met with some scepticism, but because they love him they give him the opportunity to prove himself.

Both Tabitha and Zac are struggling to keep their attraction reined in and leads to a couple of encounters between the two until eventually Tabitha finds the courage to ask him why he left her without saying anything.

I didn't really connect with either character and I having read the second book and the way Zac behaved towards Frankie, I really didn't like him much. So even though he's trying to better himself, he was still not a very likable person. After behaving the way he did for 15+ years, he seemed shocked his friends didn't immediately think of him differently after a few months of changed behaviour.

The connection between the two felt forced and unrealistic, their personalities just didn't gel and the only thing they really had in common was the fact they both enjoyed climbing. Then after 16 years apart, they immediately fall back into a relationship without knowing anything about the other person and what they've been up since they last saw each other.

It's a shame, because the chemistry between Frankie and Benjamin in the last book was so good.

Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁:

I really loved this one! I’m always down for an adventure and this book brought the heat. I loved that it was based in the PNW and in a cozy town with all the found family vibes. I didn’t know much about climbing going in but wow climbing is dare I say just as sexy as a hockey romance! Seriously, this book is the perfect read full of all the summer checklist items. It is book 3 in the Stranded in Leavenworth series but can definitely be read as a standalone.

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:

Tabitha is a retired professional climber turned sports journalist. However her job is on the chopping block, as she has lost her “spark”. She hasn’t been climbing outside of a bouldering gym in over 3 years and her writing reflects it, the passion that was once there is gone.

So her boss gave her one last chance hopefully pushing her to rekindle her passion. She’s being sent to Leavenworth WA to review an adventure company. That means a week of outdoor climbing excursions, time to dust off her equipment and hope she still can do it.

However the last thing Tabitha expected as an obstacle when she got there was her ex Zac. He broke her heart 16 years ago but with her job riding on this assignment she can’t let her feelings get in the way. Despite what happened in the past they are stuck working together for the next week and when you climb you have to fully trust your partner as your life depends on it. So things will definitely get interesting!

𝙁𝙖𝙫 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚:

“Don’t worry, tabby cat. I won’t be letting you go.” He grinned, noticing as her pupil dilated. “Climb on.”

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Retire Professional Climber Turned Journalist
* Reformed Playboy & Adventure Guide
* Now & Then Timeline
* Second Chance - 16yrs Later
* Age Gap - She’s 2yrs Older
* MCs in Their 30s
* Nicknames - He Calls Her TabbyCat
* Found Family
* Forced Proximity
* Based in PNW: Leavenworth, WA
* Dual POV w/ Spice

🌲🏔️🧗🏼‍♀️🏔️ 🌲🏔️🧗🏼‍♀️🏔️ 🌲🏔️🧗🏼‍♀️🏔️🌲

This was my first ARC read. Thank you NetGalley, Victory Editing, and K.L. Parsons for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This second chance/ adventure romance was an easy fun read. As someone who loves the outdoors/hiking/etc I enjoyed this book and will have to definitely read the other two in the series. Also enjoyed the main characters being more around my age!
Lark was such a fun addition and supportive good friend. Loved the glimpses and updates on Lucy and Jon's life. The only thing that would've made it 5 stars is maybe a little bit less extra chapters which I felt like just dragged the story on.

I was definitely expecting more with Zac's story and I feel like the character growth wasnt there. Also, the romance just felt bland.

Love on a Ledge by K.L. Parsons, is the third book in the Stranded in Leavenworth series but the first book in the series that I’ve read. The book is centered on Tabitha Hancock, a former pro climber turned journalist. The current place she writes for isn’t doing so hot, unfortunately, and she’s at risk for losing her position. She’s given one last opportunity to get motivated and provide a stellar piece that will lock in her position. Due to this, she finds herself in Leavenworth, back in nature once more and reconnecting with an old flame, Zac or Zachariah (don’t call him that, hahaha). This book was so cute but also well written.
Tabby cat and Zac get a second chance romance with a hint of a slow burn, along with both of them growing as individuals. I believe this was my first introduction into climbing as a sport and I honestly loved it, made me a bit nervous and with Tabitha’s back story, I wasn’t completely sold until the ending. I love that she fell back in love with climbing as girl is athletically inclined and we get to see Zac grow-up from his playboy ways, gaining more responsibilities and showing that he’s in it for the long haul.
The backdrop of this novel being the Pacific Northwest area was awesome and the author did a great job describing climbing. I honestly don’t think Tabitha forgave Zac to quickly, I saw it as they had this great love once and never really lost it, they just were able to come back into each others lives and hearts again…quickly, hahaha. Ugh, I’m ready to go back into this series and read the first two. Mainly because we were introduced to characters from the first and second in the series, but this could easily be read as a standalone novel, as what I did.
4.5 stars!
Thank you, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op!

One thing I really enjoy about this series is that I know exactly what I am going to get. The romance between the town lothario and our main character was surprisingly cute and tender. The drama created when they get stuck on a ledge was well done and made sense.

Zac wants to be taken seriously at work so he can cover for his best friend when the twins are born. However, he has proven to be unreliable in the past. He makes a deal, he will show a journalist around and ensure they get positive press and then can run their adventure company while his best friend is on family leave. Tabitha is a sports journalist but since she got hurt while climbing, her articles have not had their typical voice and she is on the chopping block as the company downsizes. When given the opportunity to write about an adventure company in Leavenworth, she jumps at the opportunity. Little do either of them expect that the person they will be working closely with is actually the person they fell in love with twenty years before. Can they work it out?

This is a fun and quick romantic read. It is a great read for those who enjoy spending time in the great outdoors.

Thank you to Net Galley and Victory Editing Net Galley Co-op for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to review this book and give me an opportunity to get to know a new author.

I really enjoyed this book, it was light and easy to read, with good character development and a good plot. Zac and Tabithas relationship was fun to read, without needing to be heavily explicit, just their chemistry. However, it was great to see the FMC development throughout the book, where she had a strict lifestyle and a lot of pressure due to her past, that whilst we unwind whilst reading the book, you can see her doing the same throughout. Highly would recommend.

3 or 3.5 stars. I love a second chance romance, and the idea of her overcoming her past and being able to rock climb again was awesome to see.

However, this one barely passed the Bechdel test. I need two women characters to talk about things besides their love interest(s) in order for a book to keep my attention.

I liked the writing style, definitely felt like I got a good sense of the characters, and the settings. But some of the characters actions didn’t feel believable.

The dual POV combined with the flash back chapters made it hard to follow at times. But overall was a quick, easy read.

4.25⭐️ When Tabitha is assigned to write a story about an outdoor adventure company, she doesn’t expect her guide to be the guy who walked away from her sixteen years ago. Zac is trying to prove to everyone that he’s not the screw up they think he is so he can’t mess up during his week with Tabitha. This is told in dual POV and dual timeline with fun details about rock climbing.

If you are looking for a light, fluffy read, Love on a Ledge would fit the bill. It's a cute story but honestly, I don't feel like there's a whole lot of depth to it overall. And the nicknames were way over the top for me. The repetition of "blondie" was bad enough but "tabby cat" was way overdone. I found myself getting so annoyed by the use of tabby cat that it pulled me out of the story. I love Jon and Lucy but Zac and Tabitha just didn't hit the mark for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

I adore this series!
This was so extremely cute!
Love on a Ledge by K. L. Parsons is book three in Stranded in Leavenworth.
This book is a perfect blend of heartfelt emotion, witty banter, and slow-burn romance that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The characters are incredibly well-developed, with chemistry that leaps off the page, making every interaction feel genuine and full of depth. Parsons writing is warm, engaging, and full of humor, creating a story that feels both comforting and fresh.

Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review the ARC of “Love on a Ledge” by K.L Parsons

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars

Tabitha, a former pro climber turned journalist, has been given an ultimatum…write an amazing spread for the magazine or get fired. Tabitha’s assignment is to go on some guided tours…however…her guide just happens to be her ex, Zac. Through flashbacks, the story is told and slowly you find out the history and how this interconnects to the present.

This was the first book that I read in this series, so it took me a minute to get my head around previous characters but that was fairly easy. The thing I found hardest with this book was the fact I have no climbing experience so found some of the story a bit too technical, leaving me confused and getting out of the storyline.

There is a lot of character growth from Tabitha and Zac. Something I loved was that their growth happened together, but also as individuals…it wasn’t contingent on the other person or being together. I enjoyed all the characters but found I enjoyed the side characters more than the main couple. Lark was the light and humour that made this book so much more enjoyable. Most of the sections I highlighted are her quotes 🤣

This was a great story that kept me interested in wanting to find out more and keep reading. I definitely want to go back and read Jon and Lucy’s romance that we got snippets of.

This is the third book in the Stranded in Leavenworth series but can definitely be read as a standalone. This is a quick and easy read because of how simple the story is, yet it carries so much emotions. Tabitha and Zac's story is sweet and encouraging because they both show so much character growth. Zac is working to turn his image around into someone his friends can trust to be responsible. He definitely shows it! Tabitha has put up many walls to protect herself because of the hurt she carries from the past, so it was really warming to see her open back up not just to Zac, but also to Lark as a friend. I loved that the story switched between the two different timelines and between the two MC's POVs because it gives more insight as to what shapes their story.

Like Parsons' first two books, this one had so much outdoor fun and climbing to it! It was thrilling to live through the characters. We also get a glimpse on how the previous books' MCs are doing, and are happily reunited with the side characters as well.