: A "softer" version of Ashley’s typical alpha male; he is protective and possessive but also described as a gentle, devoted father who admits his past mistakes.
The Will by Kristen Ashley is a deeply emotional contemporary romance and the first installment in her . It follows Josephine "Josie" Malone, a globetrotting fashionista who returns to her small Maine hometown after the death of her beloved grandmother, only to discover she has been "bequeathed" to Jake Spear—a retired boxer and three-time divorcee—in her grandmother's will. Core Themes & Atmosphere The Will by Kristen Ashley
: Many longtime readers from sites like Aestas Book Blog describe it as a return to Ashley’s classic style, featuring a long, detailed narrative, intense dialogue, and deep character development. : A "softer" version of Ashley’s typical alpha
While the book holds a high average rating of and 4.7/5 at Barnes & Noble , some reviewers have noted typical Kristen Ashley "quirks": Core Themes & Atmosphere : Many longtime readers