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When We Began: An Opposites Attract Cowboy Small Town Romance (Timber Creek Series Book 3) Kindle Edition
Amber has always been in control. Of her high-powered career, her social life (or lack thereof), and well…pretty much everything. At least that’s what everyone thinks. So, when she finds herself back in her hometown, she’ll do anything to keep up the pretense. Including lying to her best friends.
‘Little’ Logan Myers has grown up since high school. In all the right ways. And the first time Amber runs into him in town, sparks fly—but not in a good way.
She’s opinionated, controlling and overbearing. But there’s something else—a vulnerability Logan’s pretty sure no one else has seen. Amber has secrets, and a deep hurt that he’s sure he can help her get past. If only she’ll open up.
After a lifetime of maintaining tight control an unexpected and overwhelming connection to Logan threatens to turn Amber’s life upside down. She can’t let herself get too close or trust too much, because if she does, the secrets she’s been keeping could ruin everything.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 15, 2018
- File size2.0 MB
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- ASIN : B07HM7KVS6
- Publisher : (October 15, 2018)
- Publication date : October 15, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 2.0 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 279 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #944,153 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #4,537 in Sisters Fiction
- #8,085 in Women's Friendship Fiction
- #15,615 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
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About the author

Elena Aitken is a USA Today Bestselling Author of more than fifty romance and women’s fiction novels. The mother of ‘grown up’ twins, Elena now lives with her very own mountain man in the heart of the very mountains she writes about. She can often be found with her toes in the lake and a glass of wine in her hand, dreaming up her next book and working on her own happily ever after.
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Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written. They appreciate the emotional content, including moments of sadness and laughter. The romance is described as sweet and loving. Readers love the series and getting to know the characters and the town of Timber Creek. Overall, they describe the storyline as deep and a second chance novel.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find the stories touching, funny, and enjoyable.
"...found Logan a bit of a beta character but he is a good soul and is wonderful, especially when he helps Amber thru some of her low points...." Read more
"...I cannot wait. Maybe we will hear more about Amber and Logan 🙂. Great book, great series so far! I know the next one will be just as good!!..." Read more
"...Every book in this series is a fantastic read and When We Began is no exception...." Read more
"This is the third book in this series. They were all really good books. There is one more book in process to be released this year...." Read more
Customers find the emotional content engaging. They mention the story has moments of sadness, laughter, and hope. The characters are described as good-hearted and wonderful.
"...I sometimes found Logan a bit of a beta character but he is a good soul and is wonderful, especially when he helps Amber thru some of her low..." Read more
"...All four were really VERY well written, have moments of sadness and laughter and hope...." Read more
"Elena Aiken has given her readers another exceptionally emotional story. Amber has come home to help her best friend Drew...." Read more
"...This book was an emotional read that was beautifully written. I was so caught up with this story that I read it in one sitting...." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing style. They find it well-written, emotional, and sweet. Readers praise the author as great.
"...I love the series but know that it is a thoughtful read, at least for me, and not a skimmer...." Read more
"...All four were really VERY well written, have moments of sadness and laughter and hope...." Read more
"...This book was an emotional read that was beautifully written. I was so caught up with this story that I read it in one sitting...." Read more
"...I can't wait!!! Elena Airmen is a great author. I have read a lot of her books in different series. She has a variety...." Read more
Customers enjoyed the romance in the book. They found it sweet and enjoyable.
"...This story touches on the very surface of abuse issues. It is a light, sweet (there’s that word again) read, enjoyable. Put your feet up and enjoy." Read more
"...Wow Elena has delivered another emotional roller coaster of a sweet romantic book...." Read more
"...I laughed and I cried.How strong and loving these four friends have last threw these years.I loved it" Read more
Customers enjoy the series. They love getting to know the characters and the town of Timber Creek.
"...Maybe we will hear more about Amber and Logan 🙂. Great book, great series so far! I know the next one will be just as good!!..." Read more
"...I love this Timber Creek series and getting to know all these friends and the town...." Read more
"Great series!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it deep and emotional. Readers describe it as a second chance novel.
"...To me, it was a pretty deep, intricate story of how she grew into the capable, in-charge woman that she is, but when we first meet her, she is..." Read more
"...That said, the story line is a good one. This is a second chance novel, not in the classic sense but as a chance for change and to move forward...." Read more
"NO STORYLINE SPOILERS Wow Elena has delivered another emotional roller coaster of a sweet romantic book...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018Of all the friends in this series, Amber Monroe comes across as strong, capable, and in charge of her destiny. At least that’s the “face” she’s wearing when she moves back to her hometown. To me, it was a pretty deep, intricate story of how she grew into the capable, in-charge woman that she is, but when we first meet her, she is reeling from her life being in a state of huge upheaval. I won’t retell the story because I truly couldn’t even begin to say how much depth there is to it. She needs to face up to her old life and her new one before she can move on. While she is in town, she is helping her friend Drew deal with devastating tragedy, and helping with Drew’s son, Austin. Loved Austin!
Logan Myers is trying to start a business of his own, an equine therapy program, but it is in its infancy. The healing horses, as they are called, play a big part in helping Amber understand what she must do in order to truly live life and deal with her issues. We get to meet old friends and new and they all play a part in both Logan’s and Amber’s lives.
As with the first two books in the Timber Creek series, WWB is a standalone however each of these stories is deep, wonderful, tender, sometimes funny, and always touching. I love the series but know that it is a thoughtful read, at least for me, and not a skimmer. I sometimes found Logan a bit of a beta character but he is a good soul and is wonderful, especially when he helps Amber thru some of her low points.
Great read, loved the story, and enjoyed seeing previous characters again. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021Every once in a while, I decide a break in my usual reads wouldn't hurt.
I saw these, got hooked, and finished all four in the series. Even knowing how they'd end.
To make things a bit easier (for me), I'm doing one review and then pasting it onto each book.
Why? Why not?
You meet most of the main characters in the series in the first book. While there's a different couple featured in each book, there's a constant thread weaving all of them together. The plots all surround women and men who grew up together as friends and/or classmates. If not married at the onset, they will be before the series ends. (Seriously, NOT a spoiler alert. They're romance novels! That's their MO!)
All four were really VERY well written, have moments of sadness and laughter and hope. Yes, there are moments of cringe evoking, eye-rolling hokey events but, again, that's what most romance novels are and why we come back to them over and over. You have to admit there are times we need to step away from reality and into some predictable, fictional drama and love.
This is definitely a series I'd recommend. Start and Book 1 and go through them in order. You won't be disappointed.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018Elena Aiken has given her readers another exceptionally emotional story. Amber has come home to help her best friend Drew. She just didn’t admit to the entire reason she’s come home. Amber has been given a second chance at life but doesn’t want to tell anyone what happened. Logan is trying to get his horse therapy program off the ground. He wasn’t prepared to be attracted to someone. He still carried guilt around about his girlfriend’s death.
Ms. Aitken gives her readers wonderfully flawed characters to fall in love with & encourage always nag the way. Amber looked like she had it all but you see how fear & anxiety ruled her life & kept her from enjoying any of it. With Logan, you see how a simple accident & a case of misplaced guilt completely changed his life. This story drew me in & I had to keep reading to find out how it all was resolved. The emotional impact of this story was great & I did have tears in my eyes on several occasions. This story was another great addition to this series of stand alone books with a common thread of the four best friends.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018Another installment of the great people of Timber Creek. Amber and Logan had a hard time overcoming the hard things in their life prior to Amber moving to Timber Creek. Each with their own heartbreak Amber trying to deal with her issues that lead her back to her home town. Afraid no one would accept her after she left. Logan trying to get over the guilt of losing Tina. He started a business helping people heal with his horses. Over time Amber was helped with the horses and began her healing. Beside their story we learn about everyone that has been in the previous books in the series. It was great! So many times I wonder what happen to someone but there still is one more whose fairytale will come in the next book!! I cannot wait. Maybe we will hear more about Amber and Logan 🙂. Great book, great series so far! I know the next one will be just as good!!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018I can’t recommend this whole series highly enough. Every book in this series is a fantastic read and When We Began is no exception. This book centers around Amber and Logan, but we get to catch up with her three best friends , Drew, Cam, and Christy, too. This book was an emotional read that was beautifully written. I was so caught up with this story that I read it in one sitting. If you love books that tell of second chances at love, but most importantly at life, then you will love these books. I don’t want to leave any spoilers, but I will say, you won’t be disappointed with this book. I’ve loved all these books, but this has been my favorite so far.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018This is the third book in this series. They were all really good books. There is one more book in process to be released this year. I can't wait!!! Elena Airmen is a great author. I have read a lot of her books in different series. She has a variety. They are definitely worth the money and time!!! I started out with the free ones and had to buy the others. They are very reasonably priced! I would highly recommend any of her books. Great job Elena!!!
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- RiverdaffydReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the series
Amber has been a bit of a mystery in the other books in the series, very efficient and a person to call on in an emergency but never really finding out about the real Amber. She has come home to Timber Creek, ostensibly to support Drew and her son Austin after Drew's husband Eric died. In reality she is home because her career in San Francisco has crashed after the Company found out her secret, of which she is very ashamed. So ashamed that her father and friends know nothing about it, and she is scared they will all abandon her if they find out.
She has an uneasy relationship with her father, the fault of them both, because they were unable to communicate well after her mother died when Amber was just a teenager, both too caught up in their own grief. When she hears that her father is helping out at a horse therapy centre she goes charging off there, thinking her father is being conned. The reality is so different, a short time stroking and talking to one of the horses makes her feel better than she has for a long while.
Logan runs the centre, and he is immediately attracted to Amber, but both have a lot of hurdles to jump before they can admit their feelings for each other, and at one point, due to a "misunderstanding" even their friendship appears to be severed.
I enjoyed meeting up again with the other girls in the group of friends, and see how life is really good for two of them; and we also see Drew recovering from the absolute grief she feels from losing her husband, with the help of such strong and lovely friends.
Tthis is a delightful read, with so many emotional moments, from happiness to sadness, anger to acceptance. Well worth reading.
- Sue MilneReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars Great 3rd Book In The Series
Loved Amber and Logan’s story. For years Amber has been a hot shot lawyer hiding a big secret from her friends and her dad. Now shes back home to care for her best friend Drew whose husband has sadly died. Logan lives on a farm and has a horse therapy business and Ambers dad sometimes helps him. Things don’t get off to a good start between Amber and Logan when she accuses him of trying to fleece her dad out of his money. She thinks the business is a load of hocus pocus nonsense. How wrong she is after talking to one of the horses herself. Telling her secret, making her feel better. Can Logan accept Ambers apology? There is definite chemistry between them but will Logan want a relationship once Amber reveals her secret?