Legacy (Ashford Creek #1)
By: Carrie Ann Ryan
Recommendation: 🌕🌕🌕🌕 - (Out of 5 🌕)
Genre: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Age Gap, Small Town Romance, Best Friend's Little Sister
Length: 474 Pages
Pace: Fast
Moods: Romantic, Page Turner, HEA, Wonderful Characters, Easy to Read
Release Date: January 6, 2026
I am so, so, so excited we are starting a new year and a new series with Carrie Ann Ryan. 'Legacy' is a look at what is both good and not so good about living in a small town. Having grown up in a very small town I understand all the intricacies of small town living - everyone knows everyone, everyone knows every else's business, everyone knows what is best for everybody else. Having said that, one of the great things about small towns are the close knit relationships - growing up at your best friend's house and being treated like just another sibling, having close friend groups, keeping these relationships for the rest of your life no matter where you go or what you do. One thing that is extremely common is marrying your high school sweetheart or sometimes, your high school crush.
Synopsis:
Felicity went away to a large city to attend college but she always knew she would return home after graduation. Her connection to her two older brothers and parents is extremely tight but she is ready to gain some independence. She has an amazing job now she just needs to find her a place of her own to live, unfortunately, the housing situation in Ashford Creek is limited.
At one time, Callum was living his dream as an NFL player. A career endng injury sent him back to his home town of Ashford Creek. He now is the owner of a very exclusive and sucessful micro-brewery. Fortunately for Felicity, Callum knows of a great place for her to rent. Unfortunately for Callum, it is right across the street from his own home. Since saving her from an assult situation two years ago, Callum has found it difficult to keep his distance from his best friend's sister, the very much younger Felicity. Having her so close is going to be a challenge.
I was really looking forward to the release of the first installment of the Ashford Creek series and this story did not disappoint. I am eagerly anticipating the next story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Available for purchase January 6th, 2026:
