Just One Touch

Castleton Hearts #6

by Chelsea M. Cameron

McKenna Williams doesn’t like staying in one place. She has a restless soul, which has served her well for the last twenty-three years. Right now, her soul is taking a little pit stop in the town of Castleton, Maine, for the summer, and she’s enjoying the ocean breezes and friendly people. Plus, the house she’s staying in is right next door to her sister, Julia.
She’s determined to let nothing mess up her zen, until she gets a request to teach a private yoga class for recent divorcee, Piper Patrick, and she’s hit with an instant attraction so intense, she can barely breathe. Piper is beyond off-limits: Not only is she McKenna’s client, she’s just ended her marriage, she has a son, and there's nearly a 10 year age gap between them. Everything about falling for Piper is a bad idea.
The magnetic pull toward each other is undeniable, and McKenna knows that it can only end in heartbreak. Will she take a chance on the woman she can’t resist? Or will she cut and run to save herself from losing it all?

Genres: LGBT, Queer, Lesbian Romance, Romance, Lesbian, Contemporary

269 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2022

About the author

Chelsea M. Cameron is a New York Times/USA Today/Internationally Best Selling author from Maine who now lives and works in Boston. She's a red velvet cake enthusiast, obsessive tea drinker, former cheerleader, and world's worst video gamer. When not writing, she enjoys watching infomercials, eating brunch in bed, tweeting, and playing fetch with her cat, Sassenach. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Maine, Orono that she promptly abandoned to write about the people in her own head. More often than not, these people turn out to be just as weird as she is.

Reviews

[Kexx · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuation of excellent series though a little too much yoga, healthy juice and scented candles for my taste in this one.

[Daniela Pani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eccomi a recensire il sesto volume della serie Castleton Hearts e, ancora una volta, non sono rimasta delusa dalla storia. Ho iniziato a leggere “Basta un semplice tocco” con la solita fiducia che mi ispira quest'autrice e, anche stavolta, mi ha regalato qualche ora di pura spensieratezza. La sua scrittura la trovo sempre semplice, delicata e senza troppi fronzoli; mi piace proprio per questo motivo. McKenna è una protagonista che si fa sicuramente notare. Ha un’anima inquieta, ma anche una grande sensibilità che emergerà pagina dopo pagina. Quando incontra Piper, tutto si complica. L’attrazione tra loro sarà forte e travolgente, però, la situazione è delicata, perché Piper è una cliente di McKenna che ha appena chiuso un matrimonio e ha un figlio. Dunque, le differenze sono tante, ciononostante la voglia di rischiare tutto è troppo forte e incontrollabile. Come negli altri volumi, ho trovato qualche piccolo errore di traduzione che comunque non rovina la fluidità della lettura. Riesco a sentire in ogni romanzo letto di quest'autrice la sua passione e spontaneità verso ciò che crea. La leggo sempre molto volentieri, perché sa raccontare le sue storie con leggerezza, riuscendo ad arrivare con semplicità nel cuore del lettore.
Valutazione: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spicy: 🌶🌶
Emozione: 💘💘💘💘
Recensione a cura di Daniela Pani.

[Searchr.23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked 6th book , better than 5th story . But in the sixth there are a lot of snags in relation to the narrative of the story. In relation to the heroines and in relation to the reveals of Piper Patrick. However, reading with all these cons I felt euphoric, passionate and easy to read. And that is to say that the purpose of the book to interest readers succeeded.

PS:Liked the yoga details, like Savasana ✨

[Jos · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lighter read slow burn with an age gap. There was a kid that was not annoying and did not awkwardly pull the focus of the scenes.

There were also more callouts to different representations than in the other books of the series. While many were passing mentions, it did help to build the characters out a bit more.

The series itself is worth a try if you are looking for some cozier romances that highlight Maine living.

[Vita L. Licari · Rating 5 out of 5]

McKenna is home for an extended stay in Castleton, Maine. Shes a yoga instructor. Piper is a newly divorced, single motherof a 4 yr old boy. When she hires McKenna to give her private yoga lessons. The sparks fly! This is book 6 of the Castleton Hearts series. It's so Hot and heartfelt! 5 stars!

[Rae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Out of all six of the books from this series, this one was the weirdest one for me. I can't say it's because it was bad because it wasn't but it was fast. Extremely fast.

Don't get me wrong, the other five books were pretty fast-paced but this one just seemed to go so quickly in comparison to the others from the way they were attracted to each other and even more so with the ending. I remember getting to the end and thinking to myself, huh?

Even when I think back on it now after a few days away from it, all of the other books had a sort of drama or angst to deal with, which is fine as long as it's not completely unnecessary but with this one, there wasn't any of that. None. That was very weird to me. I'm not saying I wanted drama for the sake of it but I was reading through this book and I got to like three chapters before the end and things were going smoothly and nothing had happened and I pulled up the chapter list to see how many were left and I thought no way are we near the end, nothing has happened!!

I feel like I should've been happy that things went smoothly and everyone had a happy ending, which was to be expected with this book anyway but I got to the end and I just felt disappointed really. Everything just happened so fast and even the intimate scenes with them weren't even that great for me, especially in comparison to what we've read in the previous five books. This one was average for me at best.

Saying all of that though, it's still not my least favourite book of the series but it does sit pretty low down in the list that's for sure.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

BEFORE YOU READ THIS SERIES!!! - as long as you don’t mind a monotonous plot that hops from book to book and blatant typos carrying throughout all 8 books, then read this series. I liked the premise of the books and I did enjoy them. However the plots got a little stale as I went on. It’s like the author revamped the story and added different names in each book to make it a sequel. Not a bad series all in all. The typos really bugged me though, did anyone proof read these before publishing?

[Em · Rating 4 out of 5]

“‘What am I doing?’ Piper whispered just a moment before she reached for me, putting both hands on my face to bring it closer to hers before pressing her lips to mine. It wasn’t a timid kiss. In spite of her spoken uncertainty, her body told a different story. I gasped in surprise, but she didn’t pull back. Piper Patrick was actually kissing me. I didn’t know what to do with my hands, so I clenched them at my sides, wanting to touch her, but not wanting to spook her.”

24 year old McKenna Williams is in Castleton, Maine for the summer. She has no idea how long she’ll remain in place before her nomadic lifestyle calls her away once more. Her family is a few towns over and Sunday dinners are sheer madness. It feels good to sit still. Even if she won’t admit it out loud. When she takes on 33 year old Piper Patrick as a private client, she is forced to face things. Including being attracted to an unattainable woman.

I liked this one better than the last but would have preferred dual POV because it’s only half the story. Piper’s side seemed important not to share. The secondary characters keep growing so we’ll see how many are in the series.

Cliffhanger – no (book #6 in series)
POV - McKenna

[J.R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Am I too young or is she too old?

McKenna is a yoga instructor and likes to travel or so she thought until an inadvertently touch from a newly divorced mother Piper and things get turned around or was she the one turned around? A private yoga class taught to Piper and a sort of invasion from Piper's son Preston from school and things get even more confusing. Chelsea the author has created another page turner where not everything is settled. Enjoy!

[EvaLovesRomance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh boy this one had me worried!

I was worried because I thought that McKenna was not gonna have her live for Piper returned. Piper to me seemed uninterested at all in Kenna Julia's sister.
I felt like There was no chemistry but was rather shocked when the kiss happened.
Okay said too much maybe, and I need to say that I enjoyed this book 6of the series too! Especially the whole gang hanging out together doing yoga.
ENJOY!!

[Carolyn G. Manuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Age Gap Romance

McKenna Williams is a master yoga instructor with an online business. She’s back to visit her family. Piper Patrick is recently divorced and a single mother who works her marketing business from home. McKenna agrees to be her personal trainer and they grow closer immediately. A sweet romance with great laughs and friends.

[Tammy Carney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

McKenna was just there to see family and move on after a few months. When Piper wants private yoga lessons McKenna is in love. Piper just went through a divorce and has her son. A story of how one person gets what she wants and the other is the happiness she can be. A beautiful love story to read

[M L Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do I even need to say anything?

If you're here I presume you read the previous books. Like all of the other books it's fun, it's tropey and the characters are great. It's a fun drama free romance and definitely worth your time.

[Doug Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another nice addition to the Castleton Hearts series with two new main characters and an ever-growing supporting cast. Consistent with earlier books the story arc has many cute moments, countless trips to the beach, and relatively little drama. A good read with the anticipated HEA.

[Silvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Angst free

I found the first half a little frustrating, there was barely any contact between the 2 MCs, but that picked up in the second half. A no frills, no angst romance that continues the Castleton series.

[Megan H · Rating 5 out of 5]

More please

I've loved every book in this series and I can't wait for the next one. Preston is adorable. McKenna and Piper have really good chemistry. Glad there was hardly any angst . I seem to gravitate more towards books like that lately. Yay for the next one.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent read

A beautiful romance between two beautiful characters. It's always refreshing to get a 'first time' perspective. They were both all in, unconditionally and it was really sweet to see.

[Carole Damoci · Rating 5 out of 5]

a very good read

I have enjoyed the first 5 books in this series and number 6 is the same. One line in the book I didn’t like at all but I’ll let you find it yourself.

[Shazh76 · Rating 4 out of 5]

comforting

A comforting quick read. Low on angst with just a little bit of sauciness thrown in. Enjoy with confidence today.

[PJ Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Time Was Had in Reading Started with 6

I was hooked pretty much h right from the beginning. Look forward to reading more. Love having a new author to read.

[Ness Reeve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I'm really enjoying this series so far and McKenna & Piper's story is a really enjoyable read. Slow burn, sexy & romantic with a HEA. What's not to love.

[alice lydia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was so cute aaa

[Rebecca Gaddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

fun read

It’s good to get to know all of the characters & their stories, including t HR e love attachments. Enjoyable, free-spirited read.

[Patricia M. Ferry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading Chelsea Cameron. This is a great read. Will definitely read Just One Summer next. Thank you Chelsea for writing such great books.

[wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

hulk bath!

[Marcya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet

Another good read in the Castleton Hearts Series it was sweet and heart warming can't wait to read the rest of the series

[Angel Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet and safe.

This series is lovely and the characters in this one in particular are relatable and kind, and nothing bad happens. It’s very soothing. NSFW warning, of course.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another beautiful winner

With another sapphic romance under her belt, Chelsea proves once again that Castleton, ME is the place to be. Thank you, Chelsea!

[sweet_psycho · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was good I don't really read age gap but this book was done perfectly loved the son in this because he actually written as a child .