Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in this series and the first book I’ve read by this author. It is very well written and easy to follow. It has love, excitement and sorrow with a good ending. Very good book.
The Predator Part One by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a great book. Not sure why but, I was not expecting to like the book as much as I did. I think I’m obsessed with Katie and Chamberlain. I was absolutely hooked from the very beginning. After the prologue I kept waiting for the big fight or whatever the reason was why they see eachother at a fight and aren’t expecting to see eachother. This book was totally captivating from the prologue and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Katie and Chamberlain. Meet at the rec center and immediately there is chemistry and attraction. They end up dating for a while but there is always something in the way causing problems. Katie’s family, Amber and even Gwen caused problems between them two. I wasn’t expecting that ending but cannot wait to dive into book 2. Great book by a great author.
review by @xchellex
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 2 in the Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy. This is another contemporary romance about two people who have problems and heartbreak in their pasts that makes it hard for them to love again.
This is Rachel Prescott and Miguel Rodriguez story.
Rachel is forever going for the wrong guys. Everyday she goes into starts off with so much promise and hope but they always end in failure.
When another date turns into a failed attempt Rachel is left alone at the restaurant Miguel owns.
After making them both food Miguel sits with her and the attraction is instant.
Can they overcome the pasts failures, self doubt, expecting the worst, worries and fears of another heartbreak to give each other a chance?
This is a beautifully written story. I really connected with Rachel and I understood her always waiting for things to go wrong with Miguel after all that’s what her past has taught her to expect.
I’m excited for the 3rd book in the trilogy as this authors writing is so captivating I just get lost in the story that is being told.
Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Clumsy little hearts trilogy. After reading the Trading Hearts Trilogy I just had to carry on with this new Trilogy.
This is a story about finding love, learning to trust, learning to forgive and ultimately letting go of the past so you can have a better future.
Our main female character Tess has had problems in her past and her behaviour is something she isn’t proud of however she is trying to change and become a better person.
Ryan has a past too as he is struggling to overcome the trust issues cause by a previous relationship. Their connection is instant but when their pasts collide could it destroy the future happiness they are trying to build?
This is an emotional story as both Tess and Ryan battle their demons from the past. It is also heartwarming because as much as they fear the other person and what their romance could mean they are also powerless to fight against it. As a reader you find yourself hoping their get their HEA.
I loved this story and was captivated enough that I read it in one sitting. I can’t wait to read the next one.
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Brooke May has been a Wyoming girl her entire life, most of it right here in Sheridan where the majority of her family resides. Growing up, she’s always had a wild imagination that came together to publish her first book, a cowboy romance inspired by her home and the rodeos she’s always loved attending.
Now, she continues to write where her imagination takes her with most books inspired by the scenery and beauty that is Sheridan, the Bighorns, and Wyoming. She’s a wife and mother of two and splits her time writing, playing with her kids, and of course, hiking, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeling in her favorite places in the BigHorns.
The sky isn’t the limit for her and all the stories she still has to share. There’s a little bit of everything for any romance reader; cowboys to fighters, bad boys to soldiers, werewolves to romantic comedies, and even a sweet cupid series for younger readers.
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read some of the Playmaker Series and always enjoy them. This book didn’t disappoint! What a fun “Halloween Costume Requirement” having everyone dress up as a mascot! The story starts with Drew kind of hiding away during the Halloween party and Katie finding a quiet moment away from the party. They soon realize that they not only have friends in common but also really “click” with each other. These two are super like able! I loved this novella that included family members of the Hockey players connect.
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
Finding Love is the 2nd book in the Clumsy Little Hearts trilogy. I read the 1st book, but it’s been a bit, and I don’t fully remember all the details. That being said, this book can (and was) enjoyed as a standalone. There are overlapping characters, but is a solid story with enough details of the backstory to fill in the reader. This book was a little… Spicy… so mature audiences only. Rachel and Miguel are both single, with different circumstances. They meet when Rachel is stood up by her blind date at the restaurant Miguel recently came to own. As they start talking, they realize they have actually met before. They have some mutual friends which makes things a little interesting… and both have trust and jealousy issues. But, if they can work through those, it seems like a match made in Heaven. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a fun read and makes me want to read The Playmakers Series for sure! I loved reading about Drew and Katie and following their fun storyline as they fell for each other. I absolutely LOVED their story start which had me laughing so many times!! This book just had me smiling pretty much the whole time! I’m loving this authors style and will definitely be checking out the entire series.
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Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finding Love was beautifully written by Julie Navickas. She never disappoints when I read her books. I have read several and every time I read a new one, I love them even more. Finding Love was such a fast short read. I was able to read this one in one day. The character and world building was well thought of. The details in the story was great. Finding Love was definitely a page turner for me.
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The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this heartwarming tale of love, forgiveness, and redemption, Cadence is stuck in a relationship that makes her miserable. Cadence realizes that after years of trying to be what her boyfriend’s family thinks she should be, Cadence will never fit into their box. It is not who she is. When her boyfriend guilts Cadence into not going to a friend’s funeral by threatening her job, Cadence discovers that she doesn’t like the person she has allowed herself to get whittled into.
Cadence’s stepsister, Jade, convinces Cadence to accompany her to a live music show one night. Cadence feels an immediate connection with the lead singer, Damien. Since Cadence is still in a relationship, she and Damien become friends. Damien is happy to have any part of her since he can’t have it all.
Damien has ghosts and scars of his own. One is that he is caring for his sister who is currently undergoing cancer treatments and her children. The fear of losing his sister is a weight that Damien can’t escape. Damien is fighting for his dream of becoming a rockstar while the responsibility of family pulls him in a different direction.
Once Cadence breaks away from her jerk boyfriend, she follows her heart to Damien. Then it all falls apart. He stops calling, texting, and communicating. She doesn’t know why. When Damien finally tries to explain, Cadence doesn’t want to hear his excuses. Damien fights his way back to Cadence. At a surprise concert, Damien puts everything on the line for Cadence.
Although we find out what happens with Cadence and Damien, this book ends on a small cliffy. Find the rhythm of this series and join in!
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
Love Rinkside is Book #10, and the twelfth instalment, in The Playmakers series by G.K. Brady. It is a ‘meet cute’ contemporary romance with humour, fun, antics, capers, costumes, adventure, friendship, family, drama, angst, hockey, banter, emotion, sweet storyline, chemistry, and finding love unexpectedly.
Even though this instalment is well into the series (Book #10), it could be read as a standalone if you wanted, without feeling like you are missing anything, as each book in the series focuses on a different couple. But having said that, there are recurring characters, and other details, which span the series, so knowing what happens in the previous instalments would only help to enhance your reading experience here.
This is probably my favourite out of the instalments that I have read in the series. It is a fairly short story with a light-hearted, rom-com feel- making for a fun, quick, and easy read.
Happy Reading…
Thank you, G.K. Brady!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 – 4 stars
Love Rinkside is a fun standalone novella in The Playmakers series. It is a quick and entertaining read. This sports RomCom has much humour and banter and had me laughing out loud and sometimes cringing at their predicaments. This sweet with a dash of spice tale is full of emotions as well.
We get to meet up with characters from previous books and what a mess they get themselves into. Drew and Katie find themselves in a most unlikely situation when they escape a fancy dress party and end up on the wrong side of the law. Unfortunately, Drew is not looking for love in fact dating is not even in his wheelhouse but when a certain someone bursts in full colour into his life he finally accepts the inevitable.
Want a feel-good story that you can enjoy and escape for a few hours then this is the book for you.
Love Rinkside has it all Halloween, Thanksgiving and Hockey. Crazy costumes, rough neighbourhoods, nosy friends and family and you have mayhem and madness at the ready.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was book two in the series, following Rachel and Miguel. I read the first book as well but I’ve gotta say I loved this one more. The characters are all relatable. Rachel gets dumped by her latest bf, Ian (who was never good for her anyway) and she takes it a little harder than she planned to. She meets Miguel at pier 92 after she is stood up by someone else, and sparks fly immediately. She is a little hesitant about moving on so quickly, especially when Ian reappears and tries to get her back in a totally a-hole way. But she knows deep down that she is happier and better off with Miguel. Miguel is dealing with some past feelings as well that never became anything big, just a crush on someone he couldn’t have. Can they both overcome their pasts and insecurities and make room for each other’s future?
Miguel is the perfect book boyfriend (bringing her soup when she was sick even when she tries to push him away). And I liked finding out how all the characters in the books are connected in one way or another. Can’t wait to read the third book with Rose’s story.
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Drew is just floating through his life at the moment, trying to get his business up and running but when his major contract is given to another company not because of the level of skill but that they are lower in price and know someone within the company he becomes depressed and when his sister and his brother-in-law persuades him to go to there Halloween party and he meets another misfit on the balcony, can he handle the attraction or will she put them into the friendzone.
Katie is invited to a Halloween party of her colleague but the theme is mascots so Katie pulls out all the stops and goes in the most embarrassing one but as she is escaping she spots some beers on the balcony but when she runs into a Banana things get interesting. Drew is the brother of her colleague and the chemistry between them is electric but Katie is not sure if she wants to have a relationship, but when he ticks all her boxes can she give this a chance.
This is a brilliant romance story where the characters are believable and you would love to have them in your real life rather than your book world fantasy. The story draws you in and has you rushing to turn the page to find out what happens next.
Katie’s character is full of sass and a great sense of humour which moulds brilliantly with the not too alpha character in Drew which was lovely to read, the chemistry between these two was just amazing and loved reading it. The secondary characters just add to the story and make it really enjoyable. I can’t wait to read more from the wonderful author in the future.
The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Having read the other books in the series, I was looking forward to reading the final installment. When I read the blurb to this book, I wasn’t really sure how it would all work out, given the characters and their histories. But the author knew just how to tie them altogether into an enjoyable story.
I thought the story was well written from start to finish. I connected with the characters and became invested in their journey. I really enjoyed getting a glimpse into the other characters from the previous books too. This book is a great addition to the series and one I really enjoyed.
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! And I was more than excited to realize that Finding Love is a spinoff series of one of my favorite series I read. This author knows how to tell a story and bring two characters together. I’ve enjoyed the previous series so much that as I was reading this one it wasn’t clicking right away on why the restaurant name sounded familiar. I was wracking my brain till about 25% of the way through and it all clicked. This author is amazing and you definitely don’t have to read the previous series this book spins off from. But I recommend you should.
Rachel was dumped. By a guy she didn’t really see herself with. She was having fun, well so she thought. The break-up was hitting her harder than she imagined. After a quick talk with her twin brother she decided to put herself back out. Yet only to be disappointed again. Or was she?
Miguel is struggling. His business is successful but extremely short staffed. Feeling like he’s letting his previous own/friend down, he stumbles across a stood up Rachel who he’s about to give some more bad news to. Deciding to make her a special dish and spend the evening at her table he realizes she’s a wonderful person. Even better when he finds out she’s his neighbor.
But there’s some looming issues in the past that they both need to let go of. His are more twisted amongst mutual friends of theirs.
What will happen?
Does the past come back to haunt them?
Or does Rachel and Miguel end up having a whirlwind romance?
Com’on you know as well as I do that none of these books are simple. But they keep you turning the page. Giving you hope the right decisions are made.
I look forward to more books by this author in the future!
The Fallen Man written and narrated by Cat Treadgold
What a wonderful book to round out the series. This is the fifth book and Edward’s story, but it brought the whole gang back together. This series should be read in order as the book build off the previous books in the series. It flowed well and Cat certainly brings her characters to live in these audio books. I loved the whole series, but this was my personal favorite. I really look forward to what this author will bring us next. Loved how the epilogue brought an update on the couples from previous books!
Review by @sunbarn
Wow! I am sad that this series is over. Hoping that the author may find a lost sibling to pop up with. Edward and Lisette’s story was intriguing and my favorite adventure yet. I loved how everything was tied up. I do suggest you listen to these in order. It’s a fantastic romance story that will leave you feeling every emotion because you will find the story and characters very relatable. The author narrates the story. She does a nice job. I can get behind recommending this series.
5/5 stars
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read a few books from this author and her books always exceed my expectations. This is the second book from the addictive series of Clumsy Little Hearts. This could be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited to read this book. I could not put it down until the end. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Rachel Prescott has the worst luck in men. She always gets attached to them and then they leave. Rachel thought she had the right guy finally but all of sudden he leaves her as well. She meets a nice owner of a popular restaurant but she is very cautious of him. Rachel begins to have very strong feelings for Miuel but she is not ready to get her heart broken once again. Will Rachel finally get her happy ending or will the past ruin it all?
Review by @heatherbass
The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rockstar Energy Drink book! I just loved this story and all the feels that it brought to light for me. This is a page turner, with great characters throughout. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves a fast-paced love story with an extra shot of spicy. I will be looking forward to reading more by this author. This one will not disappoint.
The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A very well written spicy contemporary romance. So good I read it in a day, I was that hooked.
Full of drama, tension, friendships, banter, chemistry and spicy slow burn romance. The characters are well written and developed over the story line, I felt like I could have been friends with them they were that relatable. Especially for me it was Cadence, for anyone who has ever felt lost in a relationship then this will give you hope that there is someone out there perfect for you.
The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)
This is the fifth and final book in this series and I think Ms. Treadgold did a good job wrapping everything up with all of the O’Connell family.
Edward the enigma of the family is home. After devoting most of his adult life to God and the church he leaves and comes home to his family. Never one to be too close with his siblings he tries to build those relationships and learn how to live in a secular world.
Lisette the owner of a cafe and the place Edward finds himself spending time. She has a past but not what everyone thought at first.
It was nice to follow this family through several years. A Second Generation wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So sweet, I guess these are now called meet cute romances. Oh, so adorable that I felt a cavity form. I loved these two together. An adventure that brought them together for a sweet romance. The chemistry was fun and playful. I found myself giggling out loud. My grandson kept asking what’s funny. I can’t tell a 10 yr old boy why I’m laughing at a romance. It’s a quick read that’s very entertaining. Great writing and wonderful characters.
This is my first audio book by this author which I enjoyed reading. It is an engaging story where the narrator brought the story to life with the different tones of voice. I enjoyed how the characters made me want to know more. This is a story about Drew and Katie . They are great characters. They have one night of fun that gets cut short by a dog attack. Now Drew wants a second chance to make it up to Katie. This is an easy story to listen to. I enjoyed this one and I look forward to listening to more from this author. I highly recommend this audiobook.
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this romance story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoy their writing style as well as their creative characters that are written with a lot of heart. I enjoyed the author’s use of details to bring the characters to life as well. This is a shorter story but it sure packs a punch in the romance department. It is a well written story where the characters pull you into their world from the start. Drew and Katie are great characters. They have one night of fun that gets cut short by a dog attack. Now Drew wants a second chance to make it up to Katie. Problem is she is done with guys, will she give him another chance? I enjoyed watching their growth and their chemistry. It made the story easy to read and entertaining as well. This is a fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss. A story that is hard to put down and one I really enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding Love is the second book in the Clumsy Little Hearts series by Julie Navickas. This is a nice romance story and was an easy read, I have not read the first book yet and this did not take away from the enjoyment of the book. The story follows Real Estate Agent Rachel, who is recently single after her boyfriend breaks up with her, and restaurant owner Miguel, who is struggling to make his vision of his new business a reality. When the two have a chance meeting at Miguel’s restaurant, the sparks fly, and the romance blossoms between them. However, there are aspects of both of their pasts that are getting in the way and might mean that they struggle to get their happy ever after. I liked this book, I found the characters to be endearing and I enjoyed the dynamic between Rachel and her siblings. This book hinted at what was going to happen in the next installment and I am looking forward to seeing how Rose’s story plays out. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy a nice romance.
Love Rinkside by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a quick, fun meet cute. I enjoyed the characters and thought the story was fun. For a novella, it had a nice flow and didn’t feel like there was a thousand things packed inside. The plot was appropriately paced and had humor mixed with other emotion. If you like romance- this is a quick, good choice.
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Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in G.K. Brady’s imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page.
An award-winning writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page. She also writes historical fiction under the pen name Griffin Brady.
G.K. is a wife and the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband.
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Since childhood, all sorts of stories and characters have lived in G.K. Brady’s imagination, elbowing one another for attention, so she’s finally giving them their voice on the written page.
An award-winning writer of contemporary romance, she loves telling tales of the less-than-perfect hero or heroine who transforms with each turn of a page. She also writes historical fiction under the pen name Griffin Brady.
G.K. is a wife and the proud mom of three grown sons. When she’s not writing, she might be reading, traveling, drinking wine, listening to music, or gardening—sometimes all at once! She currently resides in Colorado with her very patient husband.
The Music That Ties Us: A Rockstar Romance by Nicolette Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Music that Ties Us is a wonderful story. The author quickly brings us a slight romantic triangle. With characters that were well written and delivered throughout.
Cadence has a fiance and great memories of their time together. But things are different now. Lost is the man she once knew, laid back and fun. Now he’s suppressing who she is as well. Until one night things changed. Craving independence, what does Cadence get herself into in this story?
Damien doesn’t want to be held down. But he can’t keep his eye off of Cadence.
Does he give into temptation?
What will happen with the fiance? I had so many questions through it all. With the plot included.
Again I will reinterpret how this book, it’s the beginning of the end? How will Cadence get through her current predicament?
I look forward to finding more books by this author
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