I absolutely loved this book. Its one of those books that once you start reading it, you’ll push doing everything else off just so you can read another chapter, or in my case, the whole thing! It definitely takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions which is something that you would want in a romance novel. I loved the dynamic of the characters. Rachel has a secret and one that at all cost cannot not tell. Ian is a cop that grew up in a rough house. Rachel is all about the family life and Ian doesn’t believe he can love. The dynamic between these two were perfection and I cannot wait for more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2019-10-01 11:14:452019-10-01 11:44:32Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Susan Mowdy
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly
5-Stars
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly was an excellent read. It was romantic, tragic, and easy to read. I was completely wrapped up in both Ian and Rachel as this story progressed. Both had tragic situations that occurred in their lives at different times but gave each a different understanding of the other. It also helped them connect on a different level. Saying that, I felt like their characters had different layers that were peeled back as the story progressed. This demonstrated excellent character development as well as the authors own creativity. This was an excellent read and I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-09-30 19:50:132019-09-30 20:33:01Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Tracey Cramer-Kelly had hit another home run with this second book of the Lawson Family novels, Protecting His Heart. Once again she has tackled a difficult and emotional struggle of abuse, and she has done it with a perfect balance. You can tell the amount of emotion and work that is put into each of these novels with how well they read and how well they manage to make you feel all the feels without being so heavy you can’t enjoy the novel.
In this one we get the full story of Ian and Rachel. These two have both dealt with abuse of some form and are tackling adulthood and romance with these scars. I loved how they were easily relatable and so realistic I felt as if they were close friends that I am regularly rooting for. I loved the glimpse of the past characters in book one and a set up for book three. We should have have another fantastic story with that one and I look forward to getting my hands on it. In the meantime go and devour these two books I promise you will be so glad that you did! Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-09-30 16:45:382019-09-30 18:34:40Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Liz Vrchota
Oh how I loved this story! I was completely hooked from the very beginning and it definitely gave me all the feels whilst I was reading. I have read a few books by this author now and I definitely think that this one was my absolute favourite so far! The characters were just so well thought out and so realistic, I could honestly imagine what was happening whilst I was reading. I felt really involved in their lives as a reader and because of that I felt this deeper connection with them. I loved Rachel and I really did feel for her and the dilemma she faced – what she wanted and her reality really were two different things. I loved Ian – he was so dreamy but his past had me in tears at times! Although Rachel was with Josh I was 100% behind her and Ian being together – I thought they would make THE perfect couple!! I cannot recommend this story enough – especially if you are looking for one that will give you all the feels and bring out your emotions whilst reading! I can’t wait to read more from this author again in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-09-30 04:57:112019-09-30 07:52:05Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Katie Matthews
Battling Becklett by T Christiansen was a captivating forbidden step brother romance. I would give this book a four out of five stars. I really loved Greer’s character and could relate to her. She has this quiet introversion that is so genuine that she seems to capture everyone’s attention. I found Beckett mildly annoying with his stereotypical jock bad boy. What redeems him is an understanding of what makes such a young man so jadee. I really enjoyed the pace and struggled to put the book down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-09-29 13:44:132019-09-29 14:29:02Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. Once again this author wrote a story that me completely hooked. From page one I knew I’d love Ian and Rachel’s story. Each having their own troubles to face. These characters were so easy to feel connected to. The writing is smooth and well paced never feeling rushed or lacking. This story is one that hits a bit close to home and my heart so that helped. This book was just as amazing as book one, and honestly maybe my favorite but don’t tell book one! If you’re looking for a story that pulls you in from the get go go get this one! Five stars all the way.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2019-09-29 04:18:502019-09-29 07:22:05Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Katie Kearney
This is a really quick read. I read every word of the story in about 2 hours. The formatting of the book is set up with super short chapters moving the story along in a linear timeline.
The story has a strong middle and end and while I appreciate a less detailed story, this book is written with such an abbreviated beginning it was hard to understand HOW the instalove came about.
It will be interesting to see if Chase will be mentioned in future installments of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-09-28 20:35:592019-09-28 22:14:58The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) by Allyson Simonian – Review by Maura Harper
I really enjoyed reading the second book in the Lawson Family series, Protecting His Heart. This book really resonated with me because it deals with a subject I have dealt with in my personal life, abuse by a loved one. Ian was abused by his alcoholic father as a child and Rachel is dealing with an abusive boyfriend. I’ve been in both of those situations so I can truly relate to the main characters of this book and how they feel. It seems from the moment they met, Ian and Rachel were meant for each other, but can they overcome their fears and deal with the issues in their lives and make a life together, or will they let their fears and pasts keep them apart?
While reading this small-town romance, you feel as if you are a part of the story. Like this is happening right here in my own small town and these are my friends! I can see them all gathered at our local baseball field playing games and having a few beers. It’s a realistic look at small town life, the closeness of not only family but friends as well. It is a story of faith, love, and most of all, forgiveness. I look forward to reading Ben’s story next and highly recommend this series!
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Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen is a young adult romance story. It is a fun read but our main male character is decidedly a bad person who I did not like, he is the typical rich, entitled boy who gets what he wants . He a bit overpowering in the ego department who made the life of our female lead miserable. I would have liked to see the story told in multiple POV’s.
Greer and her mum are moving in with the Dawson’s, the new step brother and his dad. Beckett is not a happy camper and is out to make life a living hell. A new elite school where our top dog and number one egotistical Beckett goes and is the big football star doesn’t make life any easier for her. Somewhere along the way she finds herself with an attraction to the one who makes life miserable and inferior but will she act on those feelings?
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Very solid book from start to finish. Lightening fast read, I was concerned that I might not completely commit to the characters with the seemingly low number of pages. But I flew quickly through the pages because I connected with Chase and Carrie. I loved reading this book and learning more about their relationship. And better yet, this is the first book in the series. I cannot wait to continue on and see what the author writes next!
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The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) By: Allyson Simonian 5 out of 5 stars
The story The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) by Allyson Simonian is a contemporary romance book. It is a story that is fast-paced and pulls you in from the very beginning. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Chase and Carrie. Chase is an actor who you could say he is self-centered and selfish. He is finding that his wife, Carrie may be realizing that he doesn’t deserve her. Carrie is a young woman who is kind and caring. She is someone who loves to teach and has compassion for others. She is finding that she and Chase are not connecting. Will Chase be able to show Carrie just how amazing that he believes her to be? What does the future hold for Chase and Carrie? Read this book to find out. This is a story that has emotional moments. With a book being fast-paced, sometimes it is hard to get to know the characters. Not so with this story. I grew to care about Chase and Carrie with each chapter that I read and wanted them to be happy. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that has amazing characters. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-09-26 18:47:002019-09-26 18:58:56The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) By Allyson Simonian – Review by Laura Furuta
This is the first book i’ve read from this author and it completely intrigued me. I loved that one character is famous in a book and I wanted to see how it played out.
Carrie is a school teacher and it seemed that her relationship to chase was on the fast track. She was completely enthralled but being married to someone famous was completely different from what we believe it would be. Chase is an awesome hero and wants to change stuff to make his life and image better but there are battles!
This is the first book in this series and I will say I’m intrigued on what else this series holds.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2019-09-26 18:34:272019-09-26 19:57:19The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) by Allyson Simonian – Review by Susan Mowdy
This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it and will be looking for more from her. This is a romance story that I read in one sitting. It is a well developed story that has characters that are connectable and made the story realistic. Chase is the opposite of his wife, Carrie. What will happen to their relationship when she finds out he has a secret? Are they strong enough to survive the aftermath? Emotional story in parts that will keep you reading. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2019-09-26 16:47:302019-09-26 16:47:30The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) by Allyson Simonian – Review by Bobbi Wagner
The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase, is the first book in The Holmby Hills series by Allyson Simonian. It is a short story- and made for a quick and easy read. It is a contemporary romance- with drama, a touch of mystery, secrets, and realizing what’s truly important. I though this was a good story, but it didn’t grab me the way some of Ms. Simonian’s other work has done. I don’t really know why exactly, perhaps I am just having an ‘off’ day. But this is what I came away feeling. The story did feel a little rushed in places, and some of the story/situations were skimmed over and I felt like I didn’t really get the chance to immerse myself in the story because everything happened so quickly, too quickly at times. I would have liked to have read a slightly longer version of this book, so the characters got more of a chance to develop and grow- I’m not saying that there wasn’t any depth to the story or characters, because there was some, but Not enough to have me invest in them and their story. I did prefer the second half of the book to the first halt- as there was some drama, a touch of danger, and a little more action- which gave the story an added interest. Chase is a well-known actor working on a popular series. His immature ways, playboy ways, and thoughtless actions have given him some bad press of late and his image is in serious need of an overhaul. When he meets Carrie, she’s like a breath of fresh air- and he’s immediately drawn to her. He asks her out- and one date soon leads to more. A whirlwind romance ensues, followed by a trip down the aisle. But when secrets are revealed it shatters her trust and everything starts crumbling around them. Carrie is a high school history teacher when she meets Chase on set. She is completely smitten by him and can’t believe this sexy celebrity is showing any interest in her. Everything happens so fast, one minute they’re dating and the next they’re married. But life with a celebrity isn’t everything she’d imagined it would be.- there are some serious drawbacks, especially when he’s so self-centred. She starts to feel a little lost, withdrawn and unsure of herself. She really doesn’t feel comfortable in his world- not that he’s doing anything to try to make things easier for her. Finding out a few ‘truths’ shocks her back into reality. But where do they go from here? Chase has some serious changes to make if he wants to fix things. Will he even be bothered? And if he is, will it be too little too late? I really didn’t like Chase for most of the book, and he only just redeemed himself a little by the end. He really is everything the blurb says- spoiled, arrogant, self centred, selfish, pompous, career driven, and very immature. I couldn’t believe the way he treated Carrie- she was so sweet, understanding, shy, and smart. So, she really didn’t deserve the way he treated her. But I felt a little better about everything with the way the story ended- with hope and love. If you want to know what happens with Chase and Carrie, you really should read all the details for yourself!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2019-09-26 15:43:292019-09-26 16:55:43The Men of Holmby Hills: Chase (The Holmby Hills Series Book 1) by Allyson Simonian – Review by Angela Hayes
Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) By: Kadie Scott 5 out of 5 Stars
This story caught me at the first page. There is a chemistry that causes sparks between Will and Rusty that let me see their relationship like a vision. I am not a huge western setting reader, get enough of that on old tv, but Ms. Scott used her incredible talent to give this one FIRE! This book took me away from the reality of my life today and I had a terrible time trying to make myself put it down! Her writing style is brilliant and easy to read. I highly suggest grabbing a copy today, you will not regret it! A review by Rhonda K. Pulk.
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Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen. I LOVED this book. Its the story of Greer who is moving from an apartment to a multi million dollar mansion with her mom. They are moving in with Beckett Dawson who will soon be Greer’s step brother and his dad. Beckett is not happy Greer and her mom are moving in and he makes their live’s a living hell. Greer also starts a new school which is an elite Private school where Beckett goes and he doesn’t like that either. Beckett tries to make her feel inferior because he is the big football star and on top of that he’s a jerk! Greer is shy and quiet and tries to just fit in the best she can but Beckett just keeps after her. Despite her hating it she finds herself attracted to Beckett. Will she give in to those feelings or will she continue to feel inferior. This is a sweet step brother romance even though you want to kill Beckett several times!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-09-26 13:44:232019-09-26 15:10:14Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is a wonderful second story in this series. While this deals with a heavy subject and it was done very nicely. Each of the two MC have dealt with abuse in one form or another. As they came to terms they realized they held an affection for each other. I liked seeing these two deals with their problems and figure out how to move forward. It takes friends and the love of family and these two have both.
It was great seeing The other Lawsons and finding out how Jamie and Kira are doing. Plus we get a look at Ben and how he is dealing with his life now. I look forward to Bens story.
This is the second book by this author for me. I like how she puts the story together and deals with major issues. It’s nice that they don’t dominate the story so we can feel for these characters and enjoy them moving forward.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2019-09-26 06:57:542019-09-26 08:10:25Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Lisa Helmick
What words come to mind when you think of a celebrity? I don’t mean the obvious, like appearance or wealth. I mean as far as personality goes. What words do you think of?
Selfish? Self-centered? Arrogant? I’d have to agree. In the Land of Chase, anyway. Yes, I’m referring to myself–Chase McDaniel. If you’ve watched TV in the last few years, you know who I am.
But my wife, Carrie, is nothing like me. She’s amazing. I don’t deserve her, and I think she’s beginning to realize that too…
Originally from the East Coast, Allyson now lives in California with her husband, kids and a hyper cat whose nickname seems to change on a daily basis. It had been a while since Allyson read a romance novel. Then in 2012 she downloaded the Kindle app. The emotion in the e-books she read inspired her own writing. Her favorite novels are those that blend elements of suspense into a romance.
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Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) By: Tracey Cramer-Kelly 5 out of 5 stars
The story Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly is an amazing romance book. It pulled me in from the beginning and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished the last page. The story takes you on an emotional ride and had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading. I loved reading about the characters of Ian and Rachel. Rachel is a woman with a secret. She is one that wants marriage and a family and believed that Josh was the man to provide that. Her secret doesn’t even let her accept help from a police officer who is kind to her. Ian is a man that had a bad childhood. He has his best friend’s family to thank for his escape. He finds himself tempted by Rachel. What does the future hold for Ian and Rachel? Will Rachel leave Josh? Will Ian trust Rachel with his heart? Read this book to find out. Ian and Rachel are characters that I grew to care about with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to be happy. I also enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that interacted with Rachel and Ian. The book includes a past that shows up, danger, and forgiveness. I highly recommend reading it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-09-25 10:31:502019-09-25 11:07:39Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) By Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Laura Furuta
This is the second book in this series, it is just as good as the first. This author continues to impress me with her writing skills and her ability to pull me into her story with ease. The story is entertaining and fast paced. The characters are connectable, made the story feel real and don’t forget how hot they are. It is a story for forgiving, healing and family. Two characters struggling with their demons, will they find a way to move forward? I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2019-09-25 10:24:152019-09-25 10:24:15Protecting His Heart: a Lawson Family Novel (Lawson Family Series Book 2) by Tracey Cramer-Kelly – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Police officer Ian McCleary knows from personal experience what abuse looks like. Thanks to his best friend’s family, he managed to escape his childhood—and the small town he grew up in. Now he’s back to protect and serve those who knew him as a kid. That’s all the more reason to stick to business and toe the professional line—even as his growing attraction to Rachel tempts him to cross it.
To a dangerous present…
Rachel gave up her dream of becoming a nurse, but she still craves marriage and a family with all her heart. Josh seemed like the answer—but now she’s hiding a secret that could destroy those hopes, too. She doesn’t dare accept help from anyone, not even the handsome police officer who steps in to help her. But Ian’s kindness makes her feel things she can’t ignore…
Can they create a new future?
When Ian’s past shows up on his doorstep, his world is thrown into chaos. He’s determined to protect those he loves, but can he protect his own heart? Does Rachel have the courage to leave Josh? Can she convince Ian to let down his walls and forge a new future together?
Tracey started riding motorcycles at the age of sixteen. A month shy of her eighteenth birthday, she left for Army basic training. She spent five years in the Army National Guard as a combat medic, where she fell in love with helicopters. She went on to get her helicopter pilot license outside the military, and has spent time with search-and-rescue teams in Idaho.
In 2019 she returned to school to re-certify as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), and currently works at various sporting and music events when she’s not processing orders for the family business (Leader Motorcycle) or working at a substance abuse counseling center.
Tracey lives in small-town Minnesota with her husband, two kids and two cats. They are a true “soccer family” (she even worked as a referee for two years). She enjoys downhill skiing and spending time at the family lake place.
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This is a New Adult romance with open door sex told in third person. It is a story I would recommend to an older teen/young adult.
While this is classified as a “stepbrother” story it seemed more like a John Hughes movie with more explicit sexy times. It has all the classic trappings of a really good teenage drama.
The story flows well and I STRONGLY dislike(d) the main antagonist. He is an egotistical brat who makes the female protagonist miserable. There are great friendships born in this story and it was fun to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Maura Harperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaura Harper2019-09-24 21:14:462019-09-24 21:31:43Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Maura Harper
Battling Beckett was a great 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning.
This is Beckett and Greer’s story. Greer and her mother have recently moved into the house with Beckett and his father, and Beckett is not happy about it. Beckett is adamant that Greer does not act like she knows him at school, he is absolutely terrible to her.
Beckett is a hot as heck quarterback and despite his being mean to her, Greer is starting to have feelings for him. What is wrong with her?
Greer is a strong character and I really enjoyed her. Overall this was a great read and I highly recommend you start today so you can see just how things work out for this family. This is my first read by this author and I can’t wait to read more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2019-09-23 21:18:572019-09-23 21:28:46Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Michelle Austin
So I guess I can call myself a step-brother romance lover but this one topped the cake! the Feels were real and I loved all of the characters that played a roll! The tension they feel is real as well as the sizzling chemistry. This is one of those books that that you cannot put down. The minute you read the first page, it’ll suck you in until the last page and it’ll still stay with you. Both characters were perfectly written and you can’t help rooting for both!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Susan Mowdyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSusan Mowdy2019-09-23 17:54:382019-09-23 18:25:29Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Susan Mowdy
Resisting The Rancher is the 2nd book in the Hills of Texas Series by Kadie Scott. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series. Before this I had only read the 3rd book Taming The Troublemaker and did not find that this spoiled my reading of a previous book in the series. Each book tells us the story of one of the Hill’s siblings, in this case Williams (Will) who runs the family ranch, providing animals to take part in rodeos. At one such rodeo Rusty Walker comes crashing into his life. Rusty is hoping to inherit her father’s ranch but he’s just told her that she needs to marry a rancher in order to inherit. Will and Rusty agree to marry so that she can inherit and he can gain a partnership with her family. I loved both Will and Rusty, they are both amazing characters. Both are headstrong, hard-working and will do anything for their families. The story is so angst filled and will take you through many emotions. I loved reading the growing relationship between the 2 as they both fought the attraction they had for each other. Will is determined that he wants to have Rusty as his real wife and not a fake one and he does everything he can to make Rusty see that they are perfect for each other. Having now read book 3 and then book 2 in this great series, I really want to read the others and get the stories of the rest of the Hill siblings.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-09-23 14:32:392019-09-23 15:37:30Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) by Kadie Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor
I do like the forbidden romance genre so I was really looking forward to reading Battling Beckett and I was not disappointed at all. I really enjoyed the story – I thought that it was well written, had a good pace and flow and I really liked the characters. The story was maybe a little predictable but I honestly didn’t mind because I was fully invested in Greer and Beckett’s story especially the deeper into the book I got. The author had worked really hard to make the characters relatable and this really helped me as a reader to understand their feelings towards each other. I would definitely recommend this story to others especially if you ate a fan of step-brother romances – it was definitely one of my favourites in this genre! I have read stories by this author previously and I shall look forward to reading more in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2019-09-23 06:53:372019-09-23 07:38:53Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen – Review by Katie Matthews
Resisting the Rancher by Kadie Scott was a great romance read! I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars. First thing I have to say, I loved the slow burn. It was the first thing I noticed and really appreciated. I had Nora Roberts vibes while reading. Rusty is a strong independent woman trying to prove herself to the world and her dad. She is put in a bind and I loved her strength. Will was a great gentleman and I loved his character.View all my reviews
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2019-09-22 19:09:112019-09-22 19:45:53Resisting the Rancher (The Hills of Texas Book 2) by Kadie Scott – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Abby and Gabrielle Levesque are identical twins….in looks only! In personality, not so much! Abby is level headed, responsible, always taking care of herself and her sister. She makes sure all the bills are paid and that they somehow keep a roof over their head. The twins inherited their grandmother’s house after she passed and it’s become difficult to keep up on payments and keep the utilities on. It’s especially difficult when her sister is so irresponsible. She’s out with a different guy every night, can’t hold a job, and never remembers to pay bills when she’s supposed to. When she blows off yet another job, the consequence is a case of mistaken identity and a spur of the moment trip to Paris by Abby with Gabrielle’s boss!
Hudson Quinn is Gabrielle’s super-hot, super aggravating, billionaire boss. He has no idea he has grabbed the wrong sister and taken her to Paris as his personal assistant. If he finds out the truth, will he fire “Abby”? What will come of the twins and Abby’s ever increasing feelings for Gabrielle’s boss? This is a great story of mistaken identity. It brings the questions “what are you willing to do for money” and “what are you willing to do to save your childhood memories” to light. I loved this story and the characters and settings depicted throughout. I am looking forward to more of Avery Scott’s works!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle King2019-09-20 21:47:242019-09-20 21:58:47The Bad Twin by Avery Scott – Review by Michelle King
A great read, I felt I got to know these characters pretty well. Abby is the responsible twin between her sister Gabrielle and herself, but when Abby is left to cover a trip for her sister, she doesn’t expect Hudson. I really enjoyed the drama rollercoaster this book took me on. Will be reading more from this author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lyndsey Fairleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLyndsey Fairley2019-09-20 20:40:032019-09-20 20:57:32The Bad Twin by Avery Scott – Review by Lyndsey Fairley
The Bad Twin: A Mistaken Identity Billionaire Romance is a great contemporary romance novel from Avery Scott. I had previously read The First Lady and Too Hot To Handle by this author and had loved them both so I had high hopes for this book. Added to the fact that the blurb was just right up my street then there was no way that I was not going to love this book. I’m so glad to say that my gut reaction was correct. I loved this book. This is the ultimate case of mistaken identity. Abby Levesque lives with her identical twin Gabrielle in their grandmother’s old house which they are at risk of losing. When Gabby’s boss Hudson turns up at their house he mistakes Abby for Gabby and demands that she accompanies him on a work trip to Paris or she will lose her job. What’s a girl to do? Abby goes with him and pretends to be her sister as they really need the money to save their house. I have to say that I loved both Abby and Hudson. Abby is ‘the good twin’ and just wants to do what’s right to help her family. Hudson just wants his father to be proud of him. I loved the interactions between the 2, especially when Hudson asked questions about their trip which Abby had no clue to the answer as Gabby had been the one who did the organising, so she just looked to be stupid and incompetent. So what would happen when Hudson finds out that it isn’t his assistant Gabby who has been with him? Especially as he had come to like the version of Gabby he had seen on the trip. I’m not going to spoil that for you, you’ll just have to read The Bad Twin to find out. It won’t disappoint!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2019-09-20 12:47:282019-09-20 13:18:16The Bad Twin by Avery Scott – Review by Karyn Taylor
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