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Falling for the Ranger

(Men of Marietta #4)

Kaylie Newell (Goodreads Author)

4.19 · Rating details · 130 ratings · 41 reviews

When Todd Harris makes the move from the mean streets of Chicago to the sleepy roads of Marietta, Montana, it’s not just his career that’s changing… it’s his entire life. Going from police officer to forest ranger isn’t too much of a stretch, but getting used to how things work in a small town is. As he settles in, Todd realizes he loves the slower pace of the countryside, ...more

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Apr 07, 2017 Nicola rated it really liked it

Kaylie Newell is an author who I'm already familiar with and, having read her paranormal romances, I was looking forward to seeing what her contribution to the Men of Marietta series would bring.

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Centralising around forest ranger, Todd, who's traded patrolling the streets of Chicago for a more sedentary life patrolling the Montana wilderness, and Molly, one-time Olympic diving champion and poster girl, we're given an enemies-to-lovers romance with a couple who have a tenuous chemistry to say the ...more

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Apr 12, 2017 Wendy'sThoughts rated it liked it · review of another edition

Recommends it for: Kaylie Newell Fans, Marietta, Romance

3 Is There Trust Stars
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In the 4th entry of the Men of Marietta series, we get the story of Todd; a transplanted police officer from Chicago turned Marietta First Responder Ranger. This was a man who had had enough of what he saw in Chicago every day... the pain, suffering and just disheartened... and decided to move his new wife to Marietta to start fresh.

What was supposed to be a clean, positive experience for both of them... turned out to be a tragic end. She was not in love ...more

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Apr 06, 2017 Claire Robinson rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: shit-hot-series

3 - "I’m not America’s sweetheart anymore." Stars.

The Men of Marietta series rolls onto the fourth book, Todd Harris is up next in Falling for the Ranger.

I have devoured this series so far, in that I read each of the previous three books in one sitting they were that good. Unfortunately, I knew it wasn’t going to be the same with Todd and Molly’s book in that it has taken me twice as long to read as its predecessors. Sadly, fell a lot short in relation to those stories, and in almost every area. ...more

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Apr 13, 2017 Elaine rated it really liked it

Shelves: adventure, series, romance, contemporary, netgalley, 2017, montana, small-community, adult, contemporary-romance

Rating 3.5/5

This is a good addition to the enthralling romances in the ‘Men of Marietta’ series. Each story features one of the men who are to be featured on a calendar to help raise funds for Harry’s House, an after school safe haven for children being developed to commemorate a popular firefighter who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident whilst trying to help an elderly couple. All of the men involved are first responders and many, like Todd, aren’t that keen on being photographed!

T Rating 3.5/5

This is a good addition to the enthralling romances in the ‘Men of Marietta’ series. Each story features one of the men who are to be featured on a calendar to help raise funds for Harry’s House, an after school safe haven for children being developed to commemorate a popular firefighter who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident whilst trying to help an elderly couple. All of the men involved are first responders and many, like Todd, aren’t that keen on being photographed!

Todd Harris moved from duty as a police officer in Chicago to Marietta, becoming a forest ranger. He’s much happier with the change of pace and lifestyle even though his wife left and divorced him. Now he’s settling in well - or he was until he discovered Molly Cordero out hiking. Molly is staying with her cousin whilst she re-thinks her life and avoids the paparazzi. She was a golden girl, a much publicised Olympic diver who has slipped from grace, taken a serious dive into the depths and isn’t sure what she’ll do when she re-surfaces. She has a lot of thinking to do and the hunky Ranger is just going to complicate things! Their attraction is mutual though both resist because of their back stories. Their journey to their HEA involves much drama, turmoil and even a life-saving dive off a cliff!

This is a good addition to the series, though there is less mention of the calendar and the other people involved in it than in any of the other stories so far. The author brings both main characters to life, warts and all! The couple seem an unlikely pairing and I really disliked the heroine at times as she seemed very self-centred, egotistical and combative for much of the story. In contrast, Todd is an endearing gentleman in the true sense of the word, one who is struggling to trust after his wife's departure but perhaps only someone like him could help ground Molly. The setting description as superb and the town is also brought to life in the vivid writing. It is another heartwarming story in this brilliant series.

I requested and was given a copy of this book via NetGalley. This is my honest opinion after reading the story. ...more

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Dec 29, 2017 Kiki marked it as dnf

Shelves: both-characters-not-likeable

There’s trust issues and there’s obnoxious cruelty and judgemental behaviour.

This hero was the latter.

And heroine was just annoying and weak.

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Apr 06, 2017 Dísir rated it it was ok

Shelves: eyeballs-rolled-into-my-head, contemporary-romance, arc, chick-lit, smutty, annoying-brainless-wimpy-female, idiotic-lead-character

The Men of Marietta series has been good so far and it was without hesitation that I dove into Todd’s story. Todd’s a peripheral character who has been popping up from time to time and is now in need of his own HEA, and unfortunately finding it with disgraced ex-Olympic athlete Molly Cordero who has fallen so far from public adulation that she can’t see past that ruined reputation.

But the truth is I strangely felt let down with this installment and found it beyond difficult to get into a pairin The Men of Marietta series has been good so far and it was without hesitation that I dove into Todd’s story. Todd’s a peripheral character who has been popping up from time to time and is now in need of his own HEA, and unfortunately finding it with disgraced ex-Olympic athlete Molly Cordero who has fallen so far from public adulation that she can’t see past that ruined reputation.

But the truth is I strangely felt let down with this installment and found it beyond difficult to get into a pairing where my intense dislike for the heroine made the book a struggle to get through despite the lovely clarity of Kaylie Newell’s writing.

Molly was petulant, combative—and somewhat defiant about her narcissistic tailspin into destruction—and immensely annoying as she forces her way into Todd’s life when her advances were not entirely wanted. That she tried pushing Todd into posing for the calendar then tried to pry into his life just so she could find out where his personal boundaries lay reeked of hypocrisy when she herself never wanted the wrong sort of attention on her. In fact, I couldn’t help but think of her as a bitter has-been who is trying to reclaim the glory days and euphoric moments of her former life, when it would have been easier to cheer for her if she could have been more earnest and low-key about building herself back up. Her holier-than-thou attitude in contrast, then not hunkering down but running away, certainly played a large part and it was hard to think she was redeemable in any way because she came across as so unlikeable that I’d actually hoped she was simply just passing through Marietta.

Molly/Todd is an unlikely pair nonetheless and their relationship tumbled down the rabbit-hole so quickly that it looked like skin-deep attraction for most of the book. There’re early hostile scenes, a rescue-a-damsel-in-distress moment and then suddenly they’re making out without the build up and chemistry that I expected to see. The conflict between them seemed to stem from Todd’s desire to settle into small-town life and Molly not ready to give up being in the public eye, exacerbated by the nosy neighbour-vibes all around that put more pressure than needed on the both of them. The rather abrupt conclusion reinforces the realistic HFN ending, but I guess it’s probably the most believable one for this particular couple.

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Apr 07, 2017 Becky Burciaga rated it it was amazing

Ms Newell adding her flair to this heartwarming series was spot in creating the same emotional touch that has been seen throughout the series. Under this author's creative interpretation, the heartbreak Todd and Molly experienced was overwhelming at times. Perhaps it was the dedication which broke my heart, played a part in that, giving me particular interest in Todd's character. The writing once again brought to life the town and its characters.

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Apr 09, 2017 Eileen rated it it was amazing

I loved Falling for the Ranger by Kaylie Newell, the fourth book in the Men of Marietta series. This story has two lost souls who meet and find an attraction that surprises both of them. Neither is sure that this is what they want or that it is the solution to the problems in their lives.

I liked the manner in which the struggle Todd had with posing for the calendar was described in addition to the way he decided that he had to do it, for Harry. Todd also needed to stop judging all women based on ...more

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Apr 10, 2017 Margaret Sholders rated it it was amazing

Kaylie is a new author for me. She gave us a good story line. I had a hard time trying to put this book down. This is about two people who have changed their lives. It is hard. Todd was a policeman and just couldn't bear it to work in it's atmosphere anymore. He winds up in Marietta and joins the Rangers. He can stay away from people that way. Molly was an Olympian diver. She was never told 'no' until she crumbled and went to visit her cousin Becky in Marietta. Major Spoiler. Todd is divorced. M ...more

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Apr 09, 2017 Donnajo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ntm, arc-reviewed-2017, ebook-2017, read-2017

I voluntarily read a advanced reader's copy of this book

Book four in the Men of Marietta romance series.
Enjoyed reading Molly and Todd's story. I enjoyed everyone of the stories in this series and Looking forward to reading any future ones. Love the setting, characters and storylines.
Kaylie Newell is a new to me author that I'll be checking more books out by also. ...more

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Apr 06, 2017 Bernie rated it it was amazing

Falling for the Ranger is the fourth book in The Men of Marietta series written by author Kaylie Newell. Thanks to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the advance copy. I absolutely love this series.

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Apr 10, 2017 Book Gannet rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2-star-review, contemporary-romance

Despite loving the idea of this series, so far it’s been a bit hit and miss for me, and this latest installment was sadly a miss. Mostly because of Molly and my complete inability to like her, but I also felt that Todd’s visceral reaction to fame would have made more sense if there had been even the slightest explanation for it.

Let’s deal with Molly first. The darling Olympian who turned from America’s sweetheart into a laughing stock because she smashed up her boyfriend’s guitar in public. My p Despite loving the idea of this series, so far it’s been a bit hit and miss for me, and this latest installment was sadly a miss. Mostly because of Molly and my complete inability to like her, but I also felt that Todd’s visceral reaction to fame would have made more sense if there had been even the slightest explanation for it.

Let’s deal with Molly first. The darling Olympian who turned from America’s sweetheart into a laughing stock because she smashed up her boyfriend’s guitar in public. My problem with her was that I had no sympathy. She seemed childish and petty and self-absorbed as she pouted over her troubles, which she also appeared to have brought mostly upon herself. I think I was supposed to connect her mildly bad behaviour with grief over her mother’s death, but the book does little to play up this angle and it just didn’t work for me. Especially because she spends all her time lusting after Todd, regardless of the situation. Her only redeeming quality was her love for Bug.

Todd was okay, I suppose, in a grumpy, wild man of the woods kind of way. He had a bit of romantic angst in his past, which made him wary of Molly, and a real hatred of publicity. It was so strong, in fact, that I expected some bad experience in his past. Sadly not, he just hated it on principal… or something, I’m not sure.

All of which left me rather uninterested in the romance. There is definitely attraction between them, but I wasn’t convinced by anything deeper. Molly comes across as too shallow most of the time for someone as deep and brooding as Todd. Throw in the fact that she gives absolutely no real thought for her future and it was understandable that Todd – who has planted himself firmly in Marietta – was wary of her intentions. Which in my opinion never really get resolved, leaving the whole thing firmly in a HFN territory, and even that felt tentative.

So in all this one wasn’t for me. Maybe if there had been more about the calendar, Harry’s House or what Todd actually does all day, I might have liked it more. But if you like your heroes broody and aren’t bothered by pushy, mildly narcissistic heroines, then you may enjoy this. I’m still interested in seeing where this series heads next, but I’ll probably approach the final book with a bit more caution since it’s the one I’ve been most interested in since the start.

(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.) ...more

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Apr 16, 2017 Maria rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley, small-town

"Received an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for a fair review"
I’m really enjoying this “Men of Marietta” series and liked the story of this couple, Todd Harris and Molly Cordero. Both have issues to cope with, but I related more to the hero than the heroine. I thought the hero is a great character, strong, dependable, kind and he’s got some emotional scars for good measure; I didn’t like the temperamental heroine that much (yet, with her fall from grace celebrity issues, I found her a well-deve ...more

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May 23, 2019 Meels rated it liked it

Shelves: on-kindle, own-it, romance, 5000-books-for-2019

Way less editing problems. Cute. Not earth shaking, but cute.

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Apr 25, 2017 Runner10 rated it really liked it

This is my first book to read by Kaylie Newell. I will definitely be reading more of her books. I love the Men of Marietta series. Read the entire series to appreciate all the characters and the hot calendar project.

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Jul 10, 2017 DelAnne Frazee rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviewed

Title: Falling for the Ranger - Men of Marietta Book 4
Author: Kaylie Newell
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Published: 4-11-2017
Pages: 165
Genre: Romance
Sub-Genre: Westerns; Contemporary Fiction
ISBN: 9781946772915
ASIN: B01MURHP63
Reviewed For NetGalley and Tule Publishing
Reviewer: DelAnne
Rating: 4.25 Stars

When Todd Harris makes the move from the mean streets of Chicago to the sleepy roads of Marietta, Montana, it’s not just his career that’s changing… it’s his entire life. Going from police officer to fo ...more

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Jun 08, 2017 Phylis Carpenter rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed reading this book. We have all had problems in the past with relationships and making the wrong life choices and Molly and Todd are no exception to this. I enjoy reading books that make the characters seem like ordinary people.

Todd is an ex policeman who has come to Marietta to get away from the hassles of the job. He is now a ranger and seems to love living in Marietta as opposed to big city living.

Molly has been an Olympic star and wants to get out of the limelight temporaril ...more

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Jul 28, 2019 Marie McKenney rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Another wonderful book about the men of Marietta

Molly is running away from her previous life. She comes to visit her family in Marietta. Her first meeting with Todd on the trail is not very friendly. Their past relationships have not been very good and show at the start of theirs. They are opposites that attract but work well together. Love all the fun times they have. The town is so fun with the small town feel. Love it.

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May 08, 2017 Tracy Sylvester rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Another Montana based masterpiece!

I loved learning about another Marietta couple. This one is about a down on her luck celebrity Olympic swimmer named Molly. Molly has some issues she runs from and finds herself in Marietta, Montana. It's here she meets ranger Todd. You'll love this book in the series continuation! Off to read book five! ...more

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Aug 27, 2019 Barbara rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Enjoyable

This is the first story I’ve read by this author. It was a fairly quick read and had an enjoyable storyline. There seemed to be a couple of inconsistencies and there was some language, but I’ve enjoyed the Men of Marietta series and will keep reading.

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Jun 01, 2017 Kerry Croucier rated it really liked it

Molly, an Olympic Gold Medalist went from Media Darling to hot topic for the paparazzi and gossip outlets. Her fall from grace was well-chronicled, and her return to Marietta is both to hide and figure out where she wants to go next. She didn't expect to meet a sexy forest ranger with an ugly dog who really wants nothing to do with her. Or so he thinks.
A fun story with two people looking to start over and find each other in the process, set against the back drop of Marietta and fundraisers for H ...more

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Jul 08, 2017 Iris rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Another great read

Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author

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Jan 24, 2019 Anne Blyth rated it really liked it

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A lovely read.

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Apr 08, 2020 Carol Tietsworth rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved all the Men of Marietta books!

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Aug 11, 2020 Flo Hill rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Thoroughly enjoyed the story.

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Apr 06, 2017 Didi rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: men-in-uniform-law-enforcement, romance, series, new-to-me-author, arc-netgalley-edelweiss, contemporary, short-stories-novella

2.75 stars

This is the first time for me to read Kaylie Newell and the story she presented was quite interesting. A former Olympic diver who fell from grace and seeking refuge in her cousin's home in Marietta met the broody, grumpy, divorcee forest ranger. It would take more than Marietta's close-knitted community to bring these two together.

Unlike the first two in the series, the Harry's House calendar project wasn't too pronounced here. Todd and Molly had their own issues to deal with. Todd's ...more

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Apr 11, 2017 Emma rated it liked it

Falling for the Ranger by Kaylie Newell

When Todd Harris makes the move from the mean streets of Chicago to the sleepy roads of Marietta, Montana, it’s not just his career that’s changing… it’s his entire life. Going from police officer to forest ranger isn’t too much of a stretch, but getting used to how things work in a small town is. As he settles in, Todd realizes he loves the slower pace of the countryside, but then… an Olympic gold medalist comes to town and shatters his hard fought peace.

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Apr 11, 2017 Paula Pugh rated it really liked it

When Ranger Todd meets Molly out hiking on a trail, he knows who she is: fallen former Olympic athlete seeking solace from paparazzi. He cannot help but push her buttons while he writes her a ticket for littering. Thinking that’s the end of their interactions, he can’t wait to get back to his cabin and to his own personal isolation. Fate has much different plans for Molly and Todd thanks to Bug, Todd’s uglier than sin Chihuahua mix. Bug endears himself to Molly and all bets are off for Todd and ...more

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Apr 13, 2017 Paula rated it really liked it

Kaylie Newell is a new author for me, with Falling for the Ranger being the first book to be written by her for me to read. I found her style to be expressive while also being straightforward, making it easy to read. It was just about a couple I didn’t especially like together.

I had trouble seeing Todd and Molly together. Todd hid his heart behind his rough and tough attitude which I understood. I liked him in spite of it. It was Molly that I had trouble with. She definitely came across as a div ...more

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Apr 13, 2017 Shari rated it it was amazing

Loved this story of two lost souls both with heartbreak in their lives. Todd, is a forest ranger from Chicago. where he was a police officer looking for a better life with his wife to raise their family. His wife decided this was not the place for her though. Molly, an ex Olympic diver, who has decided this was not the life for her, visits her cousin in Marietta to figure out what she wants in life. While Molly is hiking she meets up with Todd and his dog, Bug. They are opposites but soon find ...more

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Kaylie Newell lives in Southern Oregon with her husband and two daughters. She’s the proud author of over a dozen romances, including the RITA® finalists, Christmas at The Graff and Tanner’s Promise.