Happy Trail by Daisy Prescott is a cute romantic story set on the Appalachian Trail, where Olive, a sassy and tough hiker, meets Jay, a park ranger. Their unlikely journey brings them together during a storm, leading to a slow burn romance. The book explores themes of self-discovery, love, and overcoming challenges, with vivid descriptions of the trail and the characters' interactions. The writing style is engaging, with witty banter and a mix of humor and depth that captivates the readers.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, showcasing a mix of strengths and vulnerabilities, with a focus on their personal journeys and their unexpected connection.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines humor with a serious tone, using a first-person perspective that enhances the personal journey of the heroine, while vividly depicting the setting.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around an introverted park ranger and a woman hiking the Appalachian Trail, who end up trapped together in a snowstorm, leading to personal revelations and romance.

Setting:

The setting is a character in itself, richly described, with the Appalachian Trail and Green Valley providing a beautiful and engaging backdrop for the story.

Pacing:

The pacing features a slow build-up to romantic tension, which may feel prolonged for some readers but ultimately leads to satisfying developments.

“Jay.” Mimicking my drawl, she stretches out my name like she always does when she wants something from me. When we were little and she couldn’t really pronounce her J’s, my name was one never-ending ...

Notes:

The story is set in the Smoky Mountains along the Appalachian Trail.

Ranger Jay prefers the company of birds over people.

Olive, the heroine, is determined to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone.

They get trapped in a cabin during a sudden snowstorm.

Olive's previous boyfriend proposed in an unconventional way through a podcast, which she found annoying.

The book features a slow-burn romance between Jay and Olive.

Olive has a unique character development while hiking the Appalachian Trail.

The story includes amusing and serious moments, reflecting on hiking and camping.

The characters showcase different backgrounds, with Jay exploring his half Asian heritage.

The setting of Green Valley is depicted vividly, making it feel like a character in itself.

There are funny banter and relatable struggles faced while hiking.

Some readers feel the book has unnecessary cameos from other series characters.

The book is a part of Penny Reid's Smartypants Romance series.

The main characters have interesting backstories that enrich the story.

The romance does not rush into intimacy, providing realism to their connection.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Happy Trail may include references to relationship dynamics, insecurities related to identity and race, and emotional themes stemming from personal histories.

Has Romance?

The romance in Happy Trail is prominent, developing through the characters' interactions while they are stranded together.

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From The Publisher:

A man of few words, Ranger Jay Daniels values the calm, quiet solitude of the Great Smokey Mountains. Never quite fitting in with either side of his family, he prefers the company of birds and trees to people.

Yeah, he'd most definitely prefer a bird-any bird, any bird at all, take a vulture for instance-to the human-tornado hybrid that just blew onto his peaceful stretch of the Appalachian Trail.

The path of true love never has run smooth for Olive Perry. After getting dumped and promptly abandoned in the middle of her multi-month hike, Olive swears off men. Determined to finish the long trek by herself, she doesn't need a prince-or broody and taciturn ranger-to save her.

Yet, when an early snowstorm threatens the mountains, and Ranger Daniels is charged with getting hikers to safety, that includes hot-tempered Olive Perry. Snowed in and forced to share an abandoned cabin, can Olive's heated intensity melt Jay's cool reserve?

And if so, will this happy trail lead to true love? Or will their time together be just another bump in the road?

'Happy Trail' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book#1 in the Park Ranger series.

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Happy Trail

Daisy Prescott

Book 1 in the series:Park Ranger