Thank you for the advanced copy of this book, but I was not able to finish this book so my review is only based on the first few pages. The characters were annoying and superficial. I didn't care for the writing style. I feel bad for not being able to finish a book that I requested to read, but this book was a disappointment.

Enemies to lovers, this book isn't in my typical reads but I enjoyed it overall. Follow Easton Cooper and Amity Rose as they compete in a wilderness adventure reality show. The book is fun and entertaining and for me had the right amount of romance. I did find the dialogue a little cheesy at times which is why I didn't rate this one higher. Would make a fun summer read in the sunshine! I will recommend this book to others!

I always feel bad about dnfing an arc but I could not finish this book. between a mix of how much I disliked the book and the main character and also how I'm currently more excited to be reading other books. The reviews on NetGalley seem split, but looking on Goodreads is when I felt more validated to dnf. Cooper is rude and insanity targets Amity as dumb, annoying, etc, etc because she wore a dress to the premier of the reality romance/challenge show. No other words for him than misogynistic. A good enemies to lovers needs valid reasons to be enemies instead of just, he hated her because she was a girl but then he realize maybe this one girl is just okay.

This is a contemporary take on enemies to lovers and I think it’s brilliant!! Being contestants on a reality show is such a unique idea that I’d yet to read before this book! I found that the plot moved at a fast pace and really enjoyed the love story between Easton and Amity. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

This book had a unique storyline, some likable characters, and was well written. However I did feel like at times it dragged and lacked some action, so it didn't quite do it for me. Where most chapters went into long, drawn out detail, I felt like the ending was rushed. Maybe if it had been either equal or flipped it might haven't me more satisfied with the book.

This story follows a group competing for one million dollars as they hike along the Pacific Northwest trails. Through a wide variety of competitions, pairs of contestants are eliminated until the remaining pair walks away with the prize. Specifically following the experiences of Amity, a California girl seeking adventure, and Easton, a professional mountain tour guide, this story is about their relationship as it develops from begrudging partners to falling in love. The concept for this story reminded me of "Survivor" and "The Hunger Games" but through a more light-hearted lens. When I read the description of this story, I was intrigued by this concept of an action-adventure competition because it's a refreshing setting for a love story. The descriptions of the scenery made me long to hike the PNW which would not typically be a trip that ranks highly on my bucket list. If I had the opportunity to participate in a competition like this, I would jump at the chance after reading this novel.

My one complaint about this book is that it missed an opportunity for a good slow burn. An enemies-to-lovers story with a good slow burn is my all-time favorite trope. Easton’s and Amity’s relationship began on rocky ground. But it doesn’t take much for them to become obsessed with each other, and I’m not sure that sharp turn from enemies fully made sense to me. I would love to see more competition between the two main characters because the premise of the book sets up for it perfectly. But on the other hand, the fast progression did help establish a more fully developed relationship in a limited number of pages.

I did enjoy how well their relationship developed. The author did a great job establishing the two characters as polar opposites, but still their relationship works. Their individual strengths and unique perspectives help make the other a stronger competitor. Throughout their journey, they struggle a lot with miscommunications and false assumptions. There were some moments that felt a little forced, but in general their progression towards understanding each other and helping the other succeed was enjoyable to read. I look forward to continuing this series in the future!

this was a really fun read that I enjoyed so much!! It felt different from other romcoms I’ve read but it was still a good read. I love the way Cooper and Amity meet and their banter😭 Amity’s character was intriguing to get to know and reading her pov was interesting just like Cooper’s. They have great chemistry and I enjoyed their moments together.

This is my first read by this author and I can’t wait to get to the other books!

This is such a cute book with a unique premise! Enemies to lovers competing in a reality tv show was an awesome backdrop to this romance. This was a quick and enjoyable read and I'm excited to read more from this author!

This book was a really fun read! It’s just like a guilty pleasure such as the reality tv shows are, but then in a way better format: a book! I emjoed the way Cooper wasn’t in it for himself, but for his friend Dominic. As well as how Amity, despite the first impressions she gives off, was in it for the experience amd not the money despite being "dirt poor" as she calls it. My main piece of critique is that the contestants did not get sunscreen, that would be dangerous! (So please remember to put on sunscreen, even if it is not sunny, you don’t want to get burned like Miles) In those moments I was transported back from the book into the real world, kind of a shame. For that reason I give it 4 stars. Looking forward to the second book!

Enemies to lovers troupe that centers around a mountain man and a perceived girly girl. I wanted to be a fan of this but overall I cannot get onboard. I felt really thrown into the story with a lack up up front development of the characters or relationship. There were some major red flag for me with the main characters, with many childish words selected and communication skills. It was an entertaining and easy story to read, but overall the plot and characters just left me disappointed.

Absolutely loved this fun, quick read! I read a lot of rom-coms, but enjoyed how this was written a little differently in the third person point of view. The story is about a group of people on a reality TV show that resembles both the Amazing Race and Survivor, with a romantic twist added in. I love enemies to lover novels and this did not disappoint between the humor, romance, and adventure it described. I feel like it got a tad repetitive, with the love interests thoughts being stated in the same way over and over. I also wish the burn had been a little slower, and the main characters relationship progressed a little too fast for it to be believable. It also introduced a lot of secondary characters at once and I had trouble remembering who was who. Also, I disagree with the other reviews that say the male romantic interest was too much of a jerk. If you’re on a reality TV show trying to win money, you aren’t going to be nice to everyone you meet!!
It was still a very fun, unique romantic book with the reality TV show angle and I would recommend it!

Spice level 🌶🌶 🌶🌶/5 pretty spicy! Not appropriate for teens to read.
Language/cussing level: 🤐🤐/5 mild cussing in my opinion, there were a lot of instances where a cuss word is implied but not said

Easton Cooper needs to win the money on this reality show and isn't looking for love. Amity Rose claims she doesn't want the money. She just wants the adventure. The reality show is The race to riches and romance. Can you have it all?

I enjoyed this book. It's a fun light romance.

This really worked for me! I’ve had this arc for a while and was in a bit of a reading slump, so I didn’t expect much from a breezy romcom. BUT, it was absolutely adorable! Cooper is a grumpy hero, and although seemingly chauvinistic, his inner dialogue helps us to understand that he can’t say the right thing around Amity, our heroine, and that’s so dang relatable! He also reacts appropriately to other male characters’ awful-isms. I saw a few reviews criticizing Cooper, and honestly, did they read it?! He’s a marshmallow, instantly protective of her, and it’s sooooo goooooood. The forced proximity trope is one of my favs, and set in the woods it’s fire. Loved every minute of this book and stayed up all night reading it. It’s cute, it’s funny and I can’t wait for more in the series!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC, in exchange for my review!

This has an enemies to lovers premise set on a Survivor type reality TV show. I liked the banter between Amity and Cooper - that being said, it did seem super quick how they went from hating each other’s guts to all the sudden feeling like they’re in love. The characters weren’t very complex, which makes sense given it’s a quick read. All in all, it was still a fun read.

Fast paced and super unique, this was a fun rom com with adventure and a game show/reality TV twist! There was action, beautiful scenery, likable characters, humour, romance, friendship, and personal growth. In addition to the adventure and comedy, Crush In The Cascades also brings a sweet and satisfying romance for Amity and Cooper. I loved the banter between these two as well as the gradually developed friendship and mutual respect that deepened into more. ⁣I loved it!
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It actually surprised me how much I enjoyed the wilderness aspects. I am NOT an outdoorsy person, nor am I a reality TV show fan, but I found the outdoor survival and game show portion of the story exciting and interesting. I shared their joy when they finished different challenges, and bit my nails when they got into some precarious positions. But it wasn't just a rush of adrenaline I experienced, I also loved seeing Amity and Cooper grow closer. The isolation of the setting allowed them to really peel back their layers and reveal a lot about themselves. I learned so much about both of them and enjoyed watching them slowly fall for each other. There are sparks between this couple that light up the page, their banter is incredibly fun to read, but it’s their tenderness that gives their story its heart. The two of them are such great characters, brave, devoted, adventurous, and delightful. The scenes on the Oregon Cascade Mountains brought an unexpected layer of action/adventure, sacrifice, and risk-taking that took my breath away.

This was a fun, fast and easy read, and the premise was awesome. The author delivered a romance that both made my heart race and melt, while taking me to new heights. I am already anticipating the next book in the series.

The premise of reading about a reality tv/game show was so intriguing that I couldn't let an opportunity pass me by to read this book. If you like Love Island, Survivor, or other similar shows, this book is definitely for you!

Taking on the challenges as well as the drama along with the contestants made this a fun and interesting read, albeit a little predictive. But definitely up there if you need a light and fluffy read!

I read some reviews before going into this book and it had some very mixed ones but I never let that stop me from reading the book.

This was a fun read for the most part but will i think about it often? probably not but thats not to say it wasn’t a good book. I just didn’t really feel connected to the characters but other people might which is why it is important to go into any book with an open mind.

Thank you NetGalley for the Arc and i would be more than happy to review more of them

REVIEW: Reading this book was like, to be watching Survivors but reading instead. Really nice the details of the scenery.
I love books “enemies to lovers”, for me it was a bit fast the change from enemies to lovers in this one, but I liked the chemistry.
It was funny to see how bad Cooper was falling for her, without knowing what was happening or why. But not really the best guy, but at the end it was ‘mh ok’. I couldn´t connect with Amity either, maybe, because it was to repetitive the background of her.
I think there were to many things happening in the book, from the past, the present, the reality tv show, so I couldn´t get into the story properly.
What I really enjoyed was the challengs. It was a nice book, I had good time reading it.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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RESEÑA: Leer este libro era como estar viendo Supervivientes, pero en lectura. Me gustaron los detalles de los paisajes.
Me encantan los libros “enemies to lovers”, pero para mí este ha pasado muy rápido de enemigos a amantes, aunque la química entre los protagonistas me ha gustado.
Fue divertido ver como a Cooper le estaba gustando Amity casi sin darse cuenta o sin entender por qué. No el mejor tipo para mi gusto, pero al final era ‘mh ok’. No he podido conectar con Amity, a lo mejor porque repetían mucho su pasado, no lo sé.
Creo que pasan demasiadas cosas en el libro que no te dejan terminar de conectar con la historia, cosas del pasado, del presente, en el concurso.
Lo que sí me gustó fueron las pruebas del concurso. Es un libro agradable, pase un buen rato leyéndolo.
Gracias a Netgalley y a la editorial por dejarme leerlo a cambio de una honesta reseña.

The Race for Riches or Romance is a reality show taking place in the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon. It’s got The Amazing Race and The Bachelor vibes. I loved all of the references to some of my favorite places in Central Oregon, including the Three Sisters Mountains and Sparks Lake.

If you like enemies to lovers, you will enjoy the banter between two of the contestants- “rich girl” Amity and backpacking guide Easton. Amity is America’s sweetheart for sure! Easton leaves a little to be desired!

Reasons to read:
❤️ Enemies to Lovers
🏔 Beautiful Oregon Landscape
📺 Reality TV vibes

I was excited to read this book and it didn’t disappoint.

Thank you @lisasgayle, @netgalley, and @booksgosocialgroup.

So, I’ve read at least 2 or 3 romance game show themed books with an enemies to lovers trope and have to say, I love to see the contestants love/hate relationships, the behind the scenes and the actual challenges.

I never watch these shows on tv, but I do love the books!

(I’ve read some of the DNF 1-2 star reviews and can’t really agree with the criticism)

These books are usually written like the show would unfold. Yeah, it’s a bit harsher here, but they would cut that all out. I’ve also heard that they pick out contestants to play the villain and be ugly and over the top (see Miles in this book, he’s the perfect candidate for that role).

Easton Cooper is irritated that he gets the young woman who’s wearing a formal dress to an outdoor adventure challenge show. He’s mad that he might not win the $1 Million prize with her. The first challenge is a disaster for Amity Rose and her stupid partner.

Both insult each other back and forth, with the help from other contestants. Both also seem to be attracted to each other and slowly share stuff with each other and grow closer much to the dismay of the other contestants.

I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for Hannahs book!