This is such a wonderfully sweet story. Natalie meets Randy when she is conned out of everything she owns. This is the start of a slow and careful relationship. The plot is about resilience and having the faith to trust again. With the help of some wonderful characters, Natalie finds joy in life again and gains a family. The author weaves a wonderful story that will leave readers feeling hopeful.

Then There Was You by Nancy Naigle is the first in her Chestnut Ridge Series. Natalie Maynard lost her first husband and thought she had found love in someone else who turns out to be a con-artist. Randy Fellowes is the detective assigned to Natalie’s case to bring justice. The two become friends. Natalie decides to reinvent herself by moving to her husband’s old fishing cabin.

“Being emotional, even vulnerable means the past meant so much to you. But we can’t stay there. Can we?”

I thoroughly enjoyed Then There Was You and appreciated this gentle romance. The main characters were very relatable, experienced growth and had depth. The setting of Chestnut Ridge was delightful and the people there were charming. The story had some complex family issues giving the story nice depth. I was very invested. I loved learning about fairy stones.

“Legends tell of fairies weeping when they heard of the the crucifixion of Jesus, and their tears crystallized into tiny cross-shaped stones.”

Then There Was You has charm, beautifully flawed characters, and a wonderful setting in the mountains of Chestnut Ridge. Nancy Naigle is quickly becoming one of my favorite new to me authors. I highly recommend Then There Was You and look forward to revisiting Chestnut Ridge in the future.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

I so love the books by Nancy Naigle. She connects your emotions right with the characters of her stories and you want to just reach into the book and give them a hug or ask them "what the heck are you thinking" you know what they are thinking but they don't.
This is a wonderful story about redemption, lost loves, self doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Natalie Maynard is a woman who has lost her husband, soulmate, man of her dreams and her prince charming. He has been killed in a car accident and she feels like she can not go on. He has some frequent flyer points so she decides to use them and starts traveling. Because she is in first class and pampering herself she finds that on several flights she is sitting next to the same man. Marc is caring, sensitive and seems to be an overall good guy so she starts a relationship with him. But, he is really deceitful and full of secrets that come home to roost in the worst way possible. Because of this situation she meets Randy, a police officer in her hometown. Now she realizes that she has been taken advantage of and has almost nothing left.
She finds out that her late husband has a cabin in the small town of Chestnut Ridge and though she has only been there once she feel it will be a safe place to recoup and find herself again.
We are privileged to start meeting the people of the Ridge and I will tell you if I could find that cabin and move in with my books I would be moving this afternoon. The people there know of her husband, know of her and take her in like the lost child she feels like. So many things start to come out about her past and Randy and her begin to spend a lot of time together building a wonderful relationship. Randy though thinks that people are keeping secrets from her so he set out to not only work her one case but find out about what is going on.
Although it is never good to keep things from people, we find out why they have been doing it and understand how the past needs to remain there and that the future can be happy ever after.

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Thank You Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this ARC copy.

Natalie was married to Jeremy until he died in a car crash. After that, her life changed to the point she lost almost everything. What she had left was the hunting camp. She decided to pick herself up and move on. She had money before, and she could make it again.
When she arrived at the cabin, she felt like she was home. It felt like life had brought her to where she belonged. The book kept me reading to see how her life would change after finally coming to the cabin. Like the mountain road she climbs to get to the cabin, this story has its own twists and turns, Hope is always there, but hope sometimes isn't enough, so I had to keep reading to see if life was truly going to bring her to a better place.
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And Then There Was You is a chaste, somewhat predictable story of a woman who, widowed at a young age and then taken advantage of by a con man, has to learn to trust again. There is a potential love interest, a town full of quirky and very friendly people, and a new life waiting for Natalie. It's a quick, heartwarming story, with a slight Christian bent. Perfect for a quick summer afternoon read. Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance digital copy!

This is such a good story about new and old love, betrayal and finding family. Natalie was living the good life until she comes home from a vacation to find her house and bank accounts empty. After her husband died, she wasn't sure she could go on until she met a man who seemed to really get her. He was a really good con man and stole everything from her. Including her self-confidence. How can she ever trust her judgement again? Randy is the detective assigned to her case. At first he thinks she might need some psychiatric care, but the more he looks into the case, the more he realizes how much the con man took advantage of Natalie's good nature. Randy is drawn to her good nature and after a while, he isn't investigating the case because it is his job, he is doing it for Natalie. Natalie really likes Randy but isn't sure she can trust her own judgement. Is he really the good guy he appears to be? Can Natalie find peace?

Ms. Naigle has written a wonderful story set in the small town of Chestnut Ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Natalie Maynard lost her husband at a very young age. The lonely, grief-stricken young widow fell for a smooth talking con-man who swindled her out of almost everything she owned. The only thing she had left was her husband fishing cabin in the mountains near the little town of Chestnut Ridge. Jermey was her only family since losing her parents. Desperate to start over and rebuild her life, she decides to leave the city and move into the cabin.

Detective Randy Fellowes is determined to bring the person who destroyed Natalie’s life to justice. He is a workaholic whose whole life is his job. As he begins working closely with Natalie to solve the case he starts to think about building a future with her, not just about arresting the guy who conned her.

The friendly little town of Chestnut Ridge has its share of secrets and lovable, quirky characters. I was immersed in the story from the first chapter. I recommend And Then There Was You to anyone who likes women’s fiction. I am looking forward to the next book set in this charming little town.

This is a delightful, feel good, clean, contemporary romance novel. It is also the first book in a new series by this author, Nancy Naigle. Set in a fictitious small town called Chestnut Ridge in Virginia, readers will quickly fall under the spell of this close-knit group of inhabitants.

While reading this story, I kept thinking that it would really make a great Hallmark movie. At the end, I learned that this author has had many of her novels made into Hallmark Movies! This is certain to be another one!

This would be the perfect book and series for fans of Jan Karon's books about Mitford and/or readers who love Viola Shipman novels. I can't wait to meet these characters again in the next book in this series.

My sincere thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to St. Martin’s press and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of And Then There Was You by Nancy Naigle.

Natalie Maynard has just been swindled out of her life savings, her home, and her dignity by her now EX-boyfriend who has mysteriously vanished after their magical trip to a tropical paradise. At first, she clings to the hope that he has been kidnapped, but her best friend and a handsome detective finally help her realize that this man whom she trusted with her heart after losing her husband is NOT the man he seemed. Left with nothing, Natalie is forced to re-think her life plan and escape to her deceased husband’s forgotten fishing cabin in remote Chestnut Ridge. The people she meets, and the cabin itself, lead her to a discovery about the man she had married and how some secrets can start with good intention. Meanwhile, back in her hometown, the handsome detective becoming fast friend, Randy Fellowes, is unravelling some secrets of his own about Natalie’s missing ex – and his own reluctance to let this case go unsolved.

Naigle has created a sweet story about new beginnings even after intense heartbreak. I appreciate how she interweaves faith into the conversation and that she does not shy away from hard topics concerning family. The characters of Chestnut Ridge are quirky and fun and she has left a lot of room for more stories to develop in the beginning to this new series. And Then There Was You is a quick, feel-good read that made me smile and appreciate the people who pop into my life!

Chestnut Ridge and her deceased husband' Jeremy's fishing cabin prove to be a balm on the soul for Natalie, who was fleeced and robbed by a rat, Randy, the detective on the case, is trying his best to locate him and her belongings but Natalie is more or less moving on. She's establishing a life in Chestnut Ridge, making friends and Randy is always there, This is a gentle novel of second chances, the family we make, and the delights of small towns that will make you smile. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read,

In this well-written story, Natalie discovers she has been taken in by a con artist who has absconded with all her savings. She takes refuge in a remote cabin she inherited from her late husband. The neighboring community is full of endearing, warm-hearted folks who remember him well and are eager to help her restart her life. Meanwhile, a dedicated detective is working hard at discovering the whereabouts and true identify of the con man. Not surprisingly, he is attractive and sparks soon start to fly between Randy and Natalie. The story unfolds at an even pace and the combination of romance and mystery elements made for an enjoyable read.

This story drew me in, immediately, and what a great feeling that was! I read a lot, but that happens too seldom, it seems. Natalie Maynard returns from a lovely vacation to find her new home empty--I mean, completely empty. Every one of her belongings is gone, as well as her partner whom she believed she purchased the nice home with.

I've often used the adjective "heartwarming" to describe a book, but this one had my whole body heated up, not just my heart. Perhaps there are some "big city folks" who wouldn't care to live in Chestnut Ridge, but it sounds idyllic to me. I'm excited to learn that this will be the first in a series about this town.

My thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy Nancy Naigle has long been one of my favorite authors, so I loved getting the chance to read her latest book early.

Natalie Maynard had lost her husband Jeremy of 15 years to a car wreck. She was having a difficult time dealing with the loss. She had finally met a guy named Marc Swindell that treated her like a princess. Even though they had only known each other for seven months they bought a house together and Marc worked in the financial business so he knew this was a great deal. They were in Cancun vacationing and he was lavishing Natalie with dresses and compliments and promising of their forever together. He had to leave her due to problem in his business. Two days later when she arrived home it was an empty house! She was so distraught she knew something had happened to Marc.

Detective Randy Fellowes was assigned to the case. In the meantime she went to live with her best friend Shelia who had recently been divorced. She knew she needed to start over so it came to her to go to the cabin her husband owned and spent time there with his buddies on No Business mountain. Along the way she runs into a sweet lady named Orene that knew everybody in this town and she was bound to help Natalie. In the meantime Detective Randy was going to solve this mystery. It was fun to meet Randy’s sister and her horse trailer refurbished. And, the dozen of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The author does an awesome job of describing the area in the mountains and the friendships.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was such a heartfelt story. Natalie was a widow that got taken in by a conman and he took EVERYTHING from her. She comes back from vacation to find everything she owns gone, including her clothes. She stays with her friend, Sheila, until her head clears and then she goes up to the cabin her husband owned to start over and just breathe. She was becoming friends with the detective who was working on the case and she checked in with him often. When she gets to Chestnutt Ridge, she starts making friends and working again, not realizing that the whole town knew a secret that she is shocked but not unhappy about. An excellent story that was very enjoyable

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And Then There was You
Nancy Naigle
June 27. 2023

Jeremy had died two years ago although it sometimes seemed like yesterday. When she met Marc on her flight home from Texas it seemed like a gift. Natalie was attracted to him immediately. When it happened again on another flight they were both certain it meant something special. They dated and eventually bought a home and moved in together. Marc worked many hours and spent days out of town on business but Natalie could accept that. She had her own career as a nurse. Then coming home from that special cruise everything fell apart. She was confused, hurt and completely shattered.
And Then There was You by Nancy Naigle will be published by St. Martin’s Griffin of New York on June 27, 2023. I appreciate them allowing me to read and review Naigle’s latest novel via NetGalley. Her works are special. I have read them all. This one confused me as the protagonist’s world crashed and burned in the first chapters of the book. Generally Naigle gives us a heartfelt story of love, family and caring. Keep reading I did and came to appreciate her plot. With that I say no more, I don’t believe in giving away the storyline. The reader needs to enjoy Natalie’s journey. She choses a path that’s not an easy one. Would you take the easy road or the tough path? An excellent book for a long weekend. Do Enjoy!

Start of a feel good heart warming series, Natalie Maynard thought she found someone special after the lost of her husband, her soulmate. Only to find out she was conned! The man almost took everything. Thanks to her best friend at least she had a place to stay, The detective assigned to her case, Randy Fellowes feels for the broken woman and is determined to get her justice. Natalie remembers her husband’s hunting cabin in Chestnut Ridge and decides to start fresh and not to sulk about the con. Even though she only was a couple of times to the cabin she falls in love with the small town and the loving community, She remembers all the good times with Jeremy, but the detective has become more friend than just someone who is trying to catch the bad guy.
As in typical Nancy Naigle stories, wonderful characters, sweet romance and a HEA. Looking forward to more with this series. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #AndThenThereWasYou

And Then There Was You by Nance Naigle is the first book in her new Chestnut Ridge novel. We meet Natalie Maynard, our heroine, who is on her way home from a vacation with her boyfriend, who due to business, left a few days earlier. To her shock, when she opens the door to her place, everything is gone; including her finances in the bank. When the police come, the detective in charge, gives her the bad news, that she has been scammed by professional conman, with losing everything.

Detective Randy Fellowes, our hero, explains what happen, and that he will do his best to find the culprit and help her receive justice; so far nothing has been found. Natalie has to stay at her friend’s house, and decides to see refuge at a cabin her deceased husband owned, a fishing cabin in the mountains of Chestnut Ridge. Upon arriving in Chestnut Ridge, she meets Orene, a sweet older lady, who offers Natalie a room for a couple of days, in order for her to fix up her new home. Orene learns that Natalie’s husband, who is deceased, was Jeremy, who was always part of Chestnut Ridge, and in a short time, everyone goes out of their way to welcome Natalie.

The community has been wonderful and kind to Natalie, and she begins to love Chestnut Ridge, and the beautiful nature surrounding her cabin and town. Natalie also does online card designs to make money, as well as using her nurse skills, to help those in need, for appointments, errands, etc. She meets Paul Grandstaff, an elderly man, who she would take to doctors, groceries; but he never wanted her to know exactly where he lived, since he was very private.

Randy would constantly call Natalie about anything new; and she in turn, would travel to meet him over lunch and discuss any news. In a short time, Natalie and Randy enjoy their visits, and soon they begin to have feelings; loved how Randy and Natalie were perfect for each other.

Randy gets a lead on the conman, who has also done another scam, and things are looking better for Natalie redeeming some of her finances. Paul Grandstaff, with help from Randy, will reveal a secret he has hidden for many years, and led to a wonderful ending.

And Then There Was You was a wonderful, delightful, sweet small-town romance. Nancy Naigle has written a fabulous story that was at times was heartbreaking, grief, hope and also filled with friendship and love. I loved all the fantastic secondary characters, who all opened their hearts for Natalie. I wholly suggest you read this book, as it was a great read.

Another great read by Nancy Naigle! This is the first book in the Chestnut Ridge series and I can't wait to read the rest in the series. I loved all the characters and the setting. Wouldn't Chestnut Springs be a great place to live? Everyone kind and caring about each other. Having the mysteries in the story, wants you to keep reading to find out what happens. Loved the relationship between Randy and Natalie..What a guy Randy is. Thank You to NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book.

📚Book Review 📚
Then There Was You
by Nancy Naigle
Pub Date 6/27/23

Natalie Maynard, a widow, finds love with Marc Swindell. It’s a whirlwind romance. She comes back from an ideal vacation with Marc, two days after him because he had to leave due to emergency work issues, to find her home empty, nothing left and Marc is not answering her text or phone calls.

Detective Randy Fellowes is determined to keep this case active. He finds himself thinking of Natalie beyond the just the case.

Natalie begins to get her life back little by little. Then she remembers her husband has a hunting/fishing cabin in the woods. She decides to live there making friends in the little town of Chestnut Ridge.

Natalie remembers a small detail that Marc told her and Randy finally gets a lead on Marc Swindell, or whatever name he’s now using.

Will Natalie learn to trust herself enough to let Randy into her heart? You will have to read to find out.

A clean novel about love, family, trust, and new beginnings.

Thank you @netgalley @nancynaigle @stmartinspress for an electronic book ARC (Advanced Readers Copy) in exchange for an honest review.


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When I need an uplifting, heartwarming story, I know I can always depend on getting that and more from a Nancy Naigle novel. This book definitely lifted my spirits.

Natalie Maynard is riding on cloud nine and is truly happy for the first time since her husband's tragic death. She has met a wonderful man who is treating her like a queen. However, it turns out that he is a slick and professional con man.

Detective Randy Fellowes wants to help Natalie. As he works with her on her case, he feels more than just dutybound to help her. This is a new feeling for him, and he does not quite know how to handle it. Natalie is financially destitute, but she remembers that she has a mountain cabin that belonged to her deceased husband. It is just a simple fishing cabin in the middle of nowhere. It is located in a lovely town in the Blue Ridge Mountains known as Chestnut Ridge. She needs a change of scenery, but as she makes her way to Chesnut Ridge, she does not know she will find more than a change of scenery in Chestnut Ridge.

This story is teeming with rich characters who truly love their neighbors. It was beautifully written with a wonderful inspirational message of hope for the future, second chances and healing. The characters were lifelike and their personalities literally jumped off of the page. They were the kind of people I felt I could sit down and have a cup of coffee.

You will finish this book content and feeling blessed that you have read it. Please do not miss this gift of a story. Your life will be better having read it.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.