One Hundred Dreams

A Small Town Romance (An Aspen Cove Romance, Book 22)

By: Kelly Collins

Narrated by: Logan McAllister

He's a man trying to keep things under control.
She's a woman yearning to break free.
Is this a disaster waiting to happen or a love story in the making?

Actress Cameron Madden is sick and tired of being tired. With her last movie failing at the box office and her career in question, she heads to Aspen Cove to lick her wounds. The small mountain town is the perfect place to escape the prying eyes of a critical public, the demands of her career, and the rules set by her team. Expecting a female bodyguard named Valery, she's shocked to find the script has been flipped and Valery is a tall, dark, and annoying man who goes by Val. The first thing he does is hand her a set of rules—his rules. And she plans to break every one of them.

The last thing bodyguard Valery Armstrong wants to do is babysit an actress, but when the job comes in, he is the only one available. Saving the day and picking up the pieces is what hes been doing since his father passed away. That single event ten years ago taught him one thingprepare for every possibility. Before agreeing to take on Cameron, he asks himself how difficult could one woman be? When he arrives, he hands her the list, then watches as she gifts him with a heart-stopping smileright before tearing the page to pieces. How difficult could one woman be? Cameron Madden is about to show him.

Aspen Cove, where rules are made to be broken

©1992 Kelley Maestas (P)2024 Kelley Maestas

another enjoyable Aspen Cove story

the narrator has done every single one of these books, and in my mind, it's synonymous with Aspen Cove

Funny, Heartfelt, & Beautiful!

One Hundred Dreams had me laughing, crying, and everything in between! Actress Cameron is such a sweet woman who has been typecast in her roles and in life. I love her journey of self-discovery. She boldly and bravely strikes out to discover who she is without all the glitz and glam of Hollywood, and wow, what a woman! Sassy, sweet, and solid gold, she is irresistible inside and out with a gorgeous heart and sunny disposition.
Security Specialist Val had no idea what he was walking into when he was assigned the role of Cameron’s bodyguard. A driven workaholic who shut his own dreams away for the sake of his family’s needs, he is vulnerable when it comes to matters of the heart and rock solid when it comes to those he loves. His spirit and strength are amazing, and I love how he helps Cameron open her eyes to the possibilities while she does the same for him.
These two have an intense and palpable chemistry, and I loved their story from start to finish. Narrator Logan McAllister has done a wonderful job of bringing these two—and the rest of the Aspen Cove characters—to audio life. The emotion and intensity with which he delivers the story is gripping and sucked me right in. His voice is smooth and easy to listen to, and his delivery of each character and their emotions feels on point with the storyline.

Another Aspen Cove Adventure!

Welcome back to Aspen Cove! This book, One Hundred Dreams, is a delightful addition to the Aspen Cove series. Cameron Madden has been an actress since she was practically born, but has been type cast as the “bubbly, good girl” who has had her entire life mapped out for her. Understandably, she wants a change and heads to Aspen Cove to figure out who she is and what she wants from life. Her bodyguard, Val Armstrong, also feels his work, goals, future, etc. must include putting his family first – not leaving much room for his own happiness. These two don’t really get along in the beginning, but then survive an emergency landing of their small plane which changes how they see each other. As usual, Aspen Cove works its magic on this couple with the help of well-known and well-loved characters. Eventually both Cameran and Val take charge of their own lives and share a HEA together. I loved the personal growth which occurred as well as the glimpses into my favorite characters’ lives. Ms. Collins does an amazing job of keeping the reader’s interest in such a large series and I have to say, after getting a taste of Val’s siblings, I’m hoping she creates stories for each of them as well! Both the audiobook and the kindle version will leave you with a smile on your face when completed! The narrator did a great job of playing all the different voices!

Delightful!

I found this story absolutely delightful. It definitely provided many smiles and giggles throughout and Cameron and Val were a perfect pair. He certainly wasn’t what she was expecting and she wasn’t what he was either however fate always seems to have its way. Things don’t happen easily for them, but what’s the fun in that?! The fact of the matter is that the book is well written and totally enjoyable and well worth listening to. Logan McAllister, once again, does an exceptional job with the narration. Thank you Ms Collins for giving me the opportunity to listen to this wonderful book.

Wasn't Feeling the Narration

I listened to the audiobook and I hate to say it, but this was not one of my favorites. I still devoured it like I do all Aspen Cove books, but it didn't give me that Aspen Cove feeling I usually get when I am done.

I don't know if it was because of the narration or what exactly since I have not read the ebook. Cameron was supposed to be 32 yo and she sounded like a whiny college student in the audiobook. I thought the narrator made the character sound very childish and petulant. Even if she hadn't been allowed a level of independence for her age, I didn't expect her to behave like that.
She grew up around Hollywood. The fact that she didn't want to follow anything Valery asked her to do said a lot to me. Was her behavior supposed to reflect her "good girl" reputation? I wasn't sure, but it didn't come across that way to me.

I liked that Valery used his full name because his father had the same name. I did enjoy the part where he met with his mother and his siblings. I always enjoy the characters of Aspen Cove. I love how they look out for one another. I did like the way Valery softened up from being stern and grouchy.

I didn't get that sense of chemistry that I normally get between Valery and Cameron. It might have been because I didn't care much for Cameron's personality. II was still entertaining and I did listen to it in one sitting, or standing. It got me through my laundry, lol. I would give the audiobook 3.5 stars.