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Fishing Hole
The old saying might be that you can’t go home again, but Jesse Fraser was well past the point in her life where she was going to be told what she could and couldn’t do.
With the ink on her divorce papers barely dry, she loaded her sons, their belongings and headed south towards home, away from her toxic ex-husband. She was more than ready to get back to the small town where she was raised. Cornfields, gentle hills and the welcoming faces of her parents reassured her that she had made the right choice. Jesse looked forward to giving her sons a chance to experience a slower pace and a fresh start. What she hadn’t planned on was the rush of memories and the intense pull of the arms of her old high school flame, Levi Murray.
While Jesse wasn’t sure that her life needed any new complications, one thing was certain; Levi wasn’t alone in thinking Jesse was a welcome addition back in their hometown. Cole Green, a man as intense as he was sexy, had other ideas on how Jesse should be welcomed home.
**This book is intended for mature audiences**
With the ink on her divorce papers barely dry, she loaded her sons, their belongings and headed south towards home, away from her toxic ex-husband. She was more than ready to get back to the small town where she was raised. Cornfields, gentle hills and the welcoming faces of her parents reassured her that she had made the right choice. Jesse looked forward to giving her sons a chance to experience a slower pace and a fresh start. What she hadn’t planned on was the rush of memories and the intense pull of the arms of her old high school flame, Levi Murray.
While Jesse wasn’t sure that her life needed any new complications, one thing was certain; Levi wasn’t alone in thinking Jesse was a welcome addition back in their hometown. Cole Green, a man as intense as he was sexy, had other ideas on how Jesse should be welcomed home.
**This book is intended for mature audiences**
382 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2015
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July 19, 2017
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Fishing Hole is not my usual read but I fell in love with the cover and the blurb had me fascinated so I wanted to know all about Jesse, her escape from her horrible ex, and her homecoming to not one but two devastatingly handsome heroes. It wasn't long until Hillary had me engrossed in Jesse's new found freedom from her stifling marriage and falling hard for both Levi and Cole.
After years of marriage, Jesse Fraser finds herself heading back to her hometown with her three boys in tow and looking to start a new life. What she doesn't bargain on is old feelings resurfacing for her high school boyfriend Levi and getting lost in unrivaled desire for Cole. I loved experiencing Jesse become her own woman, explore her desires, and follow her heart.
Levi Murray had me running the gamut of emotions with wanting Jesse to give him her heart, feeling such sympathy for him and his lonely life after losing his wife and having twins to raise, and bewilderment over some of his choices.
Cole Green is the epitome of sexy, lickable, mystery man that keeps readers intrigued from the moment he enters Jesse's world. I couldn't help but be seduced by this smooth talking hero and his gallant ways even among all the secrecy that surrounds him.
Hillary delivers a story of a woman coming home to rebuild her life and find love again. I highly recommend Fishing Hole for a fictional trip back to the country to indulge in some slower paced living with a rekindled romance and a budding of something more. Hillary knows how to bring the country scenery to life and show us how to live again as a newly single woman!
Fishing Hole is not my usual read but I fell in love with the cover and the blurb had me fascinated so I wanted to know all about Jesse, her escape from her horrible ex, and her homecoming to not one but two devastatingly handsome heroes. It wasn't long until Hillary had me engrossed in Jesse's new found freedom from her stifling marriage and falling hard for both Levi and Cole.
After years of marriage, Jesse Fraser finds herself heading back to her hometown with her three boys in tow and looking to start a new life. What she doesn't bargain on is old feelings resurfacing for her high school boyfriend Levi and getting lost in unrivaled desire for Cole. I loved experiencing Jesse become her own woman, explore her desires, and follow her heart.
Levi Murray had me running the gamut of emotions with wanting Jesse to give him her heart, feeling such sympathy for him and his lonely life after losing his wife and having twins to raise, and bewilderment over some of his choices.
Cole Green is the epitome of sexy, lickable, mystery man that keeps readers intrigued from the moment he enters Jesse's world. I couldn't help but be seduced by this smooth talking hero and his gallant ways even among all the secrecy that surrounds him.
Hillary delivers a story of a woman coming home to rebuild her life and find love again. I highly recommend Fishing Hole for a fictional trip back to the country to indulge in some slower paced living with a rekindled romance and a budding of something more. Hillary knows how to bring the country scenery to life and show us how to live again as a newly single woman!
December 26, 2015
What a book! This book was filled with love, lust, and everything in between. Throw in some suspense and you have yourself a great read. A woman finds herself back in her hometown with her three sons, yet finding her way back to the love of her first love, isn't as easy as it seems. This book was filled with some very hot episodes that made me fan myself afterwards and I loved every minute of it. I cannot honestly wait to see what happens in the next novel :)
February 12, 2016
I absolutely loved this book. The characters are just like people I would have as my own friends. Jesse is a great character that really has her head on straight. I loved the romance, the reminiscing, the bit of mystery, and all of the pieces that brought this story together. Definitely worth the read!
March 16, 2016
I loved reading Fishing Hole. It is about a single Mom that has gone through a divorce and moved back to her small hometown. I could identify with her small town living. This would be a great book to read on the beach this summer with all the steamy romance in it. I understand there are some sequels planned for this book. I will make sure to read them as well.
February 14, 2018
When I saw the title of this book I didn't know what to expect from the story. I was very pleasantly surprised and soon became involved with the story and the characters. The book is written exceptional well and I could easily imaging the scenes in my head.
There are no hot shots billionaires either. Jesse, her boys , Levi and Cole are all everyday people struggling with everyday life. There's lies, deceipt and doubt as well as uncertainty and of course love!!.
The hot scenes were really well written....not going into evey little detail or with moans and groans.
All in all I love second chance romance and enjoyed the book for its 'real life' experiences.
I did find myself wondering whether Levi or Cole was the right guys for Jesse but I was pleased with her choice....you really need to read the book and see for yourself.
There are no hot shots billionaires either. Jesse, her boys , Levi and Cole are all everyday people struggling with everyday life. There's lies, deceipt and doubt as well as uncertainty and of course love!!.
The hot scenes were really well written....not going into evey little detail or with moans and groans.
All in all I love second chance romance and enjoyed the book for its 'real life' experiences.
I did find myself wondering whether Levi or Cole was the right guys for Jesse but I was pleased with her choice....you really need to read the book and see for yourself.
February 11, 2018
I love second chance stories and this one is a beautiful story. The characters are real and relatable and is what makes this story so sweet and good. A wonderful, down to earth story that I really enjoyed.
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February 28, 2018DNF
Too much telling and too much backstory. I gave it 100 pages. I rarely DNF a book, but I just can't continue with this.
Too much telling and too much backstory. I gave it 100 pages. I rarely DNF a book, but I just can't continue with this.
June 18, 2017
Fishing Hole was a very sweet story of a woman who has to start her life again a divorce.
Jesse, who has just moved back to her hometown with her three boys after divorcing her husband finds herself starting fresh and having to balance work life and home life as a single mother. This book was endearing, and for me was almost like reading a very real life story of a mother who not only has to adapt to raising boys by herself, juggling work and finding time for just herself.
I really enjoyed the fact that this story was told in the third POV. Different from most of the books I have read and it almost made me feel as if I was watching the scenes unfold before me. We got to see Jess go through the transition of a divorce from handling visitation of her sons with her ex to ensuring that her sons were handling the divorce as well.
She's also reconnected with some old friends, one being her high school sweetheart Levi and another being Cole a friend from high school. The chemistry and feelings are still there with Levi and there is also Cole who is very attractive and has a protectiveness about him. What happens is a bit of a love triangle and I was extremely curious to see which one of them she would choose?
There is also some elements of suspense in this book that will have you saying WTF and have your guard up a bit. The sex is not over done but enough that you will feel completely satisfied. The emotions of what she is going through enough to pull at your heartstrings.
This book was sweet, endearing and heart warming for me it was mostly about jesse and how she transitions from a married woman with three growing boys to a single mom. The struggles to maintain composure when dealing with her ex. The struggles to ensure her sons have a good upbringing and the ability to be able to move on with her own life and potentially finding love along the way.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Jesse, who has just moved back to her hometown with her three boys after divorcing her husband finds herself starting fresh and having to balance work life and home life as a single mother. This book was endearing, and for me was almost like reading a very real life story of a mother who not only has to adapt to raising boys by herself, juggling work and finding time for just herself.
I really enjoyed the fact that this story was told in the third POV. Different from most of the books I have read and it almost made me feel as if I was watching the scenes unfold before me. We got to see Jess go through the transition of a divorce from handling visitation of her sons with her ex to ensuring that her sons were handling the divorce as well.
She's also reconnected with some old friends, one being her high school sweetheart Levi and another being Cole a friend from high school. The chemistry and feelings are still there with Levi and there is also Cole who is very attractive and has a protectiveness about him. What happens is a bit of a love triangle and I was extremely curious to see which one of them she would choose?
There is also some elements of suspense in this book that will have you saying WTF and have your guard up a bit. The sex is not over done but enough that you will feel completely satisfied. The emotions of what she is going through enough to pull at your heartstrings.
This book was sweet, endearing and heart warming for me it was mostly about jesse and how she transitions from a married woman with three growing boys to a single mom. The struggles to maintain composure when dealing with her ex. The struggles to ensure her sons have a good upbringing and the ability to be able to move on with her own life and potentially finding love along the way.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
September 7, 2019
Great Read!!!
This was such an enjoyable book to read. I liked the heroine immediately as I found her character warm yet vulnerable. I wish I had a rural small town i could escape to at times. The Midwest setting resonates with me. The characters were interesting and the plot held my attention.
This was such an enjoyable book to read. I liked the heroine immediately as I found her character warm yet vulnerable. I wish I had a rural small town i could escape to at times. The Midwest setting resonates with me. The characters were interesting and the plot held my attention.
September 29, 2019
Could not put down! The characters draw you in and are so easy to relate to! Absolutely loved it!
March 23, 2016
Simply adorable. Fishing Hole was a sweet story about a woman learning to balance her sons with life along with her love life after a recent divorce that left her a little bit broken and torn down. What starts out as a rekindling of first love turned into a triangle that doesn’t end the way you would think that it would. Jesse, the main female character is sweet and tries to be good in all ways as well as take care of her sons the best that she can, but ends up finding her voice and strength by the end of the book. Levi, the main male character is a bit broken as well with tragedies in his past. But what truly evident is the love he has for Jesse even after all the years and distance that had separated them. Cole, the third male character comes in and turns Jesse inside out leaving Jesse with the only decision she can make. I was surprised with the transition of the alternating views for this book. They were subtle switch during the scenes and the chapters. You had to catch yourself in the beginning to understand the transition but then caught on. This for me is a “tissue” book. I was very much choked up in parts of this book. There were parts that definitely dragged out and could probably be shortened but the meat of the book was very captivating. I definitely read this within hours. The sexy scenes were just that…sexy. Some of them were pretty intense and hot. Others were very sweet and loving. I was not disappointed in them at all. They fit really well with the story. There were unresolved stories between the main characters and other sideline characters. I was disappointed to see that they were not tied up and left as loose ends. I really wanted to find out what happened between the main characters and these other people. All in all, very good book. I would definitely recommend this to someone to read if they like books like this. Can’t wait for the next book from this author.
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March 21, 2016Fishing Hole is the story of a a woman who after years away in a miserable marriage, goes home with her three boys in tow to start over again and do things right. Jesse Fraser has left the big city and gone back to her hometown where the pace is slow and the streets are familiar. There she'll find her parents and best friend/former high school sweetheart, Levi Murray. Not sure what she wants in this next chapter of her life, Jesse is okay to just see how things play out and if the love that she and Levi felt so long ago is still there.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Jesse. She was my kind of girl. Devoted mother to her children, willing to make huge changes in her life and nobody's fool. The love triangle between Levi, Cole and Jesse was straight out of a soap opera! Who would she choose? The man who had held her heart and soul for most of her life, or the dark, brooding, intense man who made her toes curl and took her places she never dreamed of. With just the right amount of real life (three boys make a lot of messes and dirty laundry), and swooning and "oh my's", Hillary DeVisser creates a wonderful story that entertains and is easy to get lost in. Aside from the great characters in this story, I found that the way this book is written was a refreshing change. There isn't a whole lot of dialogue in the book. The author TELLS the story as if you are listening to her tell a tale. Lots of imagery, which I love. I really enjoyed that. This is the first book by Hillary DeVisser. I am truly looking forward to reading more by her.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved Jesse. She was my kind of girl. Devoted mother to her children, willing to make huge changes in her life and nobody's fool. The love triangle between Levi, Cole and Jesse was straight out of a soap opera! Who would she choose? The man who had held her heart and soul for most of her life, or the dark, brooding, intense man who made her toes curl and took her places she never dreamed of. With just the right amount of real life (three boys make a lot of messes and dirty laundry), and swooning and "oh my's", Hillary DeVisser creates a wonderful story that entertains and is easy to get lost in. Aside from the great characters in this story, I found that the way this book is written was a refreshing change. There isn't a whole lot of dialogue in the book. The author TELLS the story as if you are listening to her tell a tale. Lots of imagery, which I love. I really enjoyed that. This is the first book by Hillary DeVisser. I am truly looking forward to reading more by her.
March 24, 2016
I love this exact type of book. You have a women Jesse who leaves a very toxic relations and moves to her home town to raise her boys in the best environment possible. I love Jesse, she is strong, determine and I love how she puts her boys first. She was definitely a kick ass character This book really shows her new life and I love love how she is opening herself to new people and new things.
This book contains also a great almost second chance romance, that I just adore, I love Levi..(even though there is two parts that really tick me of) but that always makes a great book for me, because it gets my blood boiling :) But besides that you can really feel the love, and the "I want to take care of you, watch out for your best interest" kind of love and that was hands down great to witness.
This book also contain suspense, and I was running through this book just to see what the heck is happening. Great story. Look forward to Book #2. to answer more of my questions. This book is definitely a book I would recommend someone pickup and read,
This book contains also a great almost second chance romance, that I just adore, I love Levi..(even though there is two parts that really tick me of) but that always makes a great book for me, because it gets my blood boiling :) But besides that you can really feel the love, and the "I want to take care of you, watch out for your best interest" kind of love and that was hands down great to witness.
This book also contain suspense, and I was running through this book just to see what the heck is happening. Great story. Look forward to Book #2. to answer more of my questions. This book is definitely a book I would recommend someone pickup and read,
December 31, 2015
I truly enjoyed this story and the characters. I was amazed to realize that this was a debut publication for the author when I went to post my review because it honestly flowed so well that I never would have guessed this. I enjoyed the fact that Jesse was accepting her mistakes as hers alone and working very hard to stay away from bitterness and cruelty. She slipped a few times and caught herself, but she was always actively trying to be the best person she could be for herself and her children. My only complaint is that I felt like the last part of the book sort of went on fast forward. I think a bit more detail or transition could have been there just so that it didn't feel quite so abrupt at the end.......or maybe I just wanted a bit more of what the future held for Jesse. I am hoping that the abruptness of the ending might be because we will get a bit more of Jesse and Levi's future in another book. If that is the case, I have no complaints at all! :)
July 18, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. It's different to most of the novels I read. It is a true story of reality and it's complexity. Things don't always turn out as planned and the man isn't always the one doing questionable things.
Jesse has finally ended her long dead marriage and is returning home. Her story is one about refunding yourself and dealing with the hard choices when you have children. The whole book is filled with different types of angst. You can't help but hate Drake and wonder which hunk she ends up with. It's a slice of life in pages and it was nice to read something so true.
At times it was difficult for me to follow who's dialogue it was but that resolved itself after the first few chapters. Despite that I was clearly hooked because I couldn't put it down.
It isn't a HEA in a generic way. You get to the end and can't help but wonder what will come next for Jesse. That's how life is and I very much liked having a story that reads that way.
Jesse has finally ended her long dead marriage and is returning home. Her story is one about refunding yourself and dealing with the hard choices when you have children. The whole book is filled with different types of angst. You can't help but hate Drake and wonder which hunk she ends up with. It's a slice of life in pages and it was nice to read something so true.
At times it was difficult for me to follow who's dialogue it was but that resolved itself after the first few chapters. Despite that I was clearly hooked because I couldn't put it down.
It isn't a HEA in a generic way. You get to the end and can't help but wonder what will come next for Jesse. That's how life is and I very much liked having a story that reads that way.
July 23, 2018
Coming home
What a great story!! This is the first book I have read by this author but certainly won’t be the last!! Hillary has captured the feelings and emotions of two hurting people, Jesse and Levi, finding their way back to each other through the co fusion of divorce and death! I love this small town romance with all of the small town character! I received a gift copy of this book and chose to write a review.
What a great story!! This is the first book I have read by this author but certainly won’t be the last!! Hillary has captured the feelings and emotions of two hurting people, Jesse and Levi, finding their way back to each other through the co fusion of divorce and death! I love this small town romance with all of the small town character! I received a gift copy of this book and chose to write a review.
July 27, 2017
This was a sweet story! It's one about second chances and moving forward, self discovery, and dealing with some real issues from a freshly divorced single moms perspective. It's got a little bit of angst, a little bit of crazy, some steam, and definitely tugged my heartstrings...I do wish there was more of an epilogue but I always want more!
December 7, 2017
This was my second time reading this. I loved it the first time and I loved it the second. I feel like the writing is so descriptive, I could easily picture the people and places. I loved how very real these characters were and well developed. The story was fantastic, a great romance!
May 10, 2019
Starting Over
Jesse was moving back to her home town with her three boys after her divorce. She needed to be closer her family and away from her ex. Levi was a widowed dad raising his twins. He & Jesse has been high school sweethearts. Can they make it.
Jesse was moving back to her home town with her three boys after her divorce. She needed to be closer her family and away from her ex. Levi was a widowed dad raising his twins. He & Jesse has been high school sweethearts. Can they make it.
March 12, 2021
This was a second chance romance about Jesse and Levi. There was some conflict in this story that I didn't expect when I started the book. Overall, the plot was fairly engaging. I liked Jesse and enjoyed her relationship with her kids. I also liked Levi for the most part. However, I did feel that there were several plot points that could have been expanded on and it seemed to. me that it ended a little abruptly.
April 10, 2021
I loved this book set in Southern Illinois! Really like the author’s style of writing, and her development of characters. Was not sappy, as so many books are. A little overboard with the sex was the only downfall. Will definitely read more books by this author.
September 11, 2021
This beautiful, heartbreaking yet happy story is just the book to get all the feels going. You will laugh, cry, yell, and get a little hot 🔥 with this creation by Hillary DeVisser. With more mature characters that have relatable situations, this is a must read small town romance!
February 14, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and relatable. I couldn’t put it down because I had to know who she would choose: long time flame Levi, or hot and steamy Cole!
March 5, 2021
Good story line if not a little long winded and sporadic. Cole just seemed to pop up randomly, then disappear all of a sudden given he's portrayed as intense. Levi seemed a little snakish and in the back ground. As for Jesse, great mum, kind of goes after what she wants, but double standards.
February 20, 2019
This is a sweet book. It has heartache, lust, romance and a touch of drama.
This book is about Jesse and starting over after a divorce and a horrible ex husband. I absolutely love Jesse. She is a strong woman and puts her boys first and does whats right for them. I think this romance story is more of a true story and feels like these characters could be people you know. These characters just feel so real. It is easy to get caught up in the story and it come to life as you are reading. There was a few spots I thought were a little slow but overall a good read.
This book is about Jesse and starting over after a divorce and a horrible ex husband. I absolutely love Jesse. She is a strong woman and puts her boys first and does whats right for them. I think this romance story is more of a true story and feels like these characters could be people you know. These characters just feel so real. It is easy to get caught up in the story and it come to life as you are reading. There was a few spots I thought were a little slow but overall a good read.
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