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 relationship between Josie and Jake’s kids—Connor, Amber, and Ethan—is a major high point for many readers. Critical Perspectives The Will by Kristen Ashley
: Reviewers frequently highlight the "epic feels" of the book, noting that it moves from heartbreaking grief at the start to heartwarming family dynamics and a tear-inducing epilogue. Character Highlights The Will by Kristen Ashley is a deeply