This is the first time I have read from this author. I love a good enemies to lovers story but this author exceeded all my expectations. This is a quick read but the story line will hook you. It only took me only a couple of hours to devour this amazing story.
Zennie can’t believe that someone is going to tear down her history. She is so mad at Colton Sage that she hates him but she doesn’t even know him. Zennie wants to fight to keep the plantation standing and Colton is ready to build his dream. When Zennie meets Colton she feels something she has never felt before. Will Zennie save her history or will she build a new future? Review @heatherbass
A tough female lead, enemies to lovers, clash of history romance. Zenni is our female lead who is fighting for her family’s history through a slave plantation in our little Georgia town of Everwood. Colton, our male lead and trying to destroy the plantation to “break the chains” of history holding back the town. This is our conflict and throughout the book we get attraction that builds into something more. Yet held back by the single conflict that is the basis of the tie that binds our characters together. There is a lot to like about this book. The characters are strong, and the history of the plantation comes through beautifully. There is heartbreak in the past that shapes our characters that feels a little flat, but it still feels close. The scenery and setting could use a bit more fleshing out, but not so much that you don’t feel like you can almost recognize the town from an old memory. While not a “rip your heart out” love story, this one will definitely keep you rooting for our leading lady!
I just had to give this book a read when I glanced over the summary. Upon reading it, just like the characters, I had strong opinions about the plantation and the story itself until it unraveled in front of my very eyes through the lens of the characters. I surprised not only myself but the author captured different opinions with the way the characters expressed their opinions and stories but I haven’t always been a fan of BWWM and with books like these, I’ve surprisingly grown to love them. They’ve taught me lessons I can’t believe I’m still learning in life through reading about them. This book will have you questioning yourself in not just the story but in the very way everything unravels which makes this just the read to delve into during your downtime like I did.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2022-04-26 07:25:232022-04-26 07:25:23Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Faith Jackson
Zenni Paker has 2 goals when going back to Everwood County and falling for Cole Sage is not one of them. She is back to assess the damage the recent hurricane did to her grandparents home. They have been gone for several years, but she wants to see what can be salvaged. When Zenni hears that Cole plans on tearing down Everwood Estate, a place that has a lot of history for her family, she is a bit upset. Cole wants to move on from the past and build townhouses on the property which would bring more revenue to the city. Can they possibly come to a compromise?
Zenni has one goal. Colton has one goal. They are not the same In this short cute read we follow the story of enemies to lovers. Can two people really overcome all the obstacles? Can two people both chasing a goal different from each other put that aside? The author does a very good job of bringing us into the story, making us feel like we are there in Georgia in the heart of the story! This was a nice, fun, easy to read book that really made you rethink what you know!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kay Striteskyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKay Stritesky2022-04-25 07:25:392022-04-25 07:25:39Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kay Stritesky
Everwood County Plantation is the second story I’ve read written by this author. I really enjoyed her writing style in both stories. This particular story had such a good storyline. The main characters both had histories that could affect their futures. They were both pretty stubborn until they fell in love. I enjoyed reading the story. I am sad how quick I read it but if you’re looking for a good quick read this is definitely the book for you.
Zenni returns to Everwood with the intent to save the Everwood County Plantation because it is her only remaining link to her heritage. Local billionaire, Colton, has purchased the plantation and intends to destroy it. Zenni and Colton are soon at war with one another, and each will stop at nothing to get what they want. Each is intent to destroy the other at all costs in pursuit of their end goal. Neither Zenni nor Colton could predict that there would be an undeniable attraction between them that will change everything. Will Zenni and Colton be able to put aside their hatred of one another over the fate of the Everwood County Plantation? Will they be able to deny the chemistry between them?
This book was a quick and enjoyable read. I loved the characters of Zenni and Colton and found myself rooting for each one for different reasons. Zenni is feisty, smart, and determined. She is a woman on a mission who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Colton might have money to throw around, but Zenni proves to be a worthy adversary. Colton comes across at first as a ruthless billionaire who is used to winning and getting what he wants. Then we learn that Colton also has very personal reasons for wanting the plantation destroyed which makes the reader look at him in a whole new light. I had to keep reading to see what the fate of the plantation would be and who would win the battle of wills between Zenni and Colton. Of course, I also had to see if either Zenni or Colton would let themselves admit the attraction to the other and pursue a relationship. Great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-04-25 07:20:322022-04-25 07:20:32Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Zenni feels like she has lost nearly every piece that connects her to her past. When she finds out the plantation where her ancestors were slaves was set to be destroyed, she did not hesitate to go and try to save it. When Zenni met Colton, she realized he was more than determined to destroy the plantation and stopping him would be next to impossible. Little did she know there was more to him than met the eye.
Colton felt sparks when he met Zenni. Though he put on a strong front, he wanted nothing more than to get to know her. Could he get to know her and follow through with the plans to destroy a part of his past? This was a beautiful story of personal growth and coming together.
This was such a fast read. I loved the storyline and the characters that tie it together. I really wanted more! I would have loved to have more pages in this story so I could just get more of the characters and their world. I was a little sad when it moved so fast and ended so quick. I will definitely be reading more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nakyshia Legerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNakyshia Leger2022-04-23 11:47:252023-08-05 14:51:47Everwood County Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Nakyshia Leger
This is a short story that I absolutely loved reading. Once I started reading there was no stopping until I finished. I only wish there was more. I loved this romance read but some parts felt a bit rushed and once the story got going things evened out. The author does a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life and keeping your attention. The chemistry between them is fire. Find out what happens between Zenni and Colton as there fight over the Plantation turns into much more than either one ever expected. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2022-04-23 08:03:172022-04-23 08:03:17Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
The only thing that would have made this book better would be for it to have been longer! I love the passion and fire in the characters. Zenni is so strong and knows what she wants. Colton is frustrating and head strong. This is such a sweet fast paced romance. Awesome writing style and will definitely be reading more from this author!
Everwood Plantation is a quick and fun read for lovers of the enemies to lovers trope. Zenni is a florist trying to stop the demolition of the plantation her family is from, by billionaire Colton Sage. I liked the banter between the two characters. It was definitely entertaining. I do think that the characters could use some fleshing out. She’s selfish and he’s immature which meant I found it difficult to root for them. It’s hard to root for a couple when you don’t really feel a connection to either character. That being said, I think this book is a quick and fun read for people that love romance. Enjoy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-04-23 07:40:282022-04-23 07:40:28Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne – Review by La Toya Lewis
Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance was the first I’ve read by Stacy-Deanne. This short romance story was a quick read for me and I could not put it down. The chemistry buildup between the two main characters, billionaire Colton and florist Zenni, at first was quite a bit of arrogance between the two, but that quickly turns into a hot, steamy romance. They both feel something, but aren’t sure due to the fact that they are rivals on the matter of tearing down the Everwood plantation. Zenni feels that this plantation is her livelihood and her connection to her family’s past will be destroyed if the plantation is torn down, on the other hand, Colton wants to destroy the plantation and remove the physical reminder of the pain and suffering of the people who were enslaved there. Because of this, Zenni and Colton struggle to see that they have a strong and loving connection all because of the plantation’s history. Will they be able to connect for good, or is the plantation going to get in the way of their relationship? Read and find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2022-04-22 07:27:512022-04-22 07:27:51Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Mary Espinoza
Very well written love story. This story could fall in several genres, BWWM, enemies to lovers, billionaire romance. From different walks of life, Zenni and Colton are very different but can they find a way to overcome the past and find their way to one another? Quick read.
really enjoyed the characters in this book. They are both very strong and know what they want. Even though this was a short read it didn’t lack in detail or feel rushed alot ought I’d of preferred a longer book. Zenni and billionaire Colton Sage disagree over what is happening to the planntion as its a connection to her past she feels very passionate about it. Fighting amongst themselves they can’t help but feel a mutual attraction.
First read by author Stacy-Deanne, however it won’t be my last! Super quick read—finished in less than 2hrs. Romance at its best! The characters were endearing and affable, while sizzling with sexual tension and desire. I loved their love-hate relationship, and was thoroughly rooting for them to end up together, showing us that happily ever after really does exist.
Zenni returned to Everwood County from Chicago after her grandparents home was destroyed to sift through the rubble and attempt to try to stop local billionaire, Colton Sage, from tearing down the plantation that had meant so much to her and her family. Coming off a bad break up and no real ties to the Windy City, aside from her BFF, Vanessa, Zenni thought the change of pace would do her well. Sparks fly between Zenni and Colton from the very first encounter, however both are so bull headed that neither on will back down from their stance on the future of the the plantation. Could the two of them really set aside their differences and give love a chance? Colton has never met any one like Zenni and he is willing to do anything to give their live a shot—except give in about the future of the plantation.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christina Granhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristina Gran2022-04-20 07:42:232023-08-05 14:52:15Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Christina Gran
This story is a very quick read and it draws you in from the first chapter. You will understand each of Colton and Zenni’s reasons for wanting the plantation. The love that they try to deny throughout the book is super cute. It’s the rich guy that wants to tear it down and the girl that feels it’s the last memories she has of her family. This book does touch on slavery and shows you two completely different views on it. One is pain and suffering, the other is trying to preserve the history. The angst that the characters feel for each other is felt throughout the book. It is such a sweet burn romance. The book has you constantly asking who will prevail and if so will they be able to love each other. Can they put their differences aside and make the best of the situation and have a happily ever after? These questions are what kept me turning the page. It will be a fast, interesting, slow burn romance read that you didn’t know you needed until you finish it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2022-04-20 07:42:042022-04-20 07:42:04Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Barbara Bohls
I am glad I picked up this book to read, it was so good!!! When we first meet both Zenni and Colton, I was intrigued how this story would play out. I loved Zenni’s character and how strong and determined she was, and trying to fight for what was right in her mind and for her family. Zenni meets Colton and tries to put up a fight to not destroy a plantation that her ancestors were part of……but Colton has reasons…..and the more you read into this story the author really sheds a light on both characters on to keeping a piece of history to remain standing that was not a good part of our history, but yet learn from or destroy the plantation because of the bad that was part of it. Can Colton and Zenni’s love for each other the more they get to know each other overcome their differences in what to do about the plantation?
The author told a great story on two different people whom come together and have different perspectives over a historical plantation … this story was so good!
This was definitely a quick, easy read. The characters are depicted beautifully as is the scene descriptions, especially those of the plantation.While I did enjoy this book I craved more conflict, more tension, and more passion.
We meet Zenni first who returns to her family’s hometown to assess and repair the damage done to her grandparents house from a previous hurricane. While there she catches wind of Colton Sage’s plans to tear down the Everwood Plantation which is a personal part of Zenni’s family history. As the fighting continues putting them into close proximity it seems the feelings they share are not only deep but meaningful and intimate. Can Zenni and Colton get over their own selfish ways to find their happily ever after? Or will they let the past ruin any type of future they might have?
A very quick read, with a simple to follow storyline. If you like romance novels this is a fairly good read and you would most likely enjoy this novel. I know I enjoyed it, I would just like a little more depth to the situations Zenni and Colton faced, both together and separate!
Short but descriptive This was a quick read enemies to lovers romance with passion, fire and chemistry. Zenni and Colton have their fair share of emotional hang ups that they needed to deal with. The start had me frustrated as the couple worked through their differences but from the second half the story had me thoroughly engaged. A great afternoon escape.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2022-04-18 08:03:112022-04-18 08:03:11Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Rayne East
This was such a good read! It was quick and light. Colton and Zenni each have such a passion for the same plantation. Even though that passion is completely opposite than the other, that’s what brings them together. Watching them fall in love and learning in the end that it didn’t even matter, brought the whole story together!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrina Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina Jones2022-04-18 08:00:482022-04-18 08:00:48Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katrina Jones
This is the second book that I have read from this author and just like the first one, this one did not disappoint either. The author did a great job at keeping me hooked page after page. I like the fact that it was a shorter story that I was able to read in one afternoon. Can’t wait to read more from this author!! Zenni has to leave her life in Chicago for a while to fight for the plantation her ancestors lived in and dies as slaves. She also has to try to rebuild her grandparent’s house too. There are two things in her way and stopping her progress… government grants and Colton Sage. Although Zenni and Colton have an instant physical attraction, Zenni refuses to fall for his advances because in her eyes he is the enemy trying to erase her history. Colton may be the richest man of his time but that is all he has in his life at the moment. He wants to tear down the plantation and put up condos. Falling for Zenni was never what he had planned.
I wish this book was longer or maybe even some more added to the current chapters. I feel like there’s so much more to know of Zenni and Colton’s story!
At first I didn’t care for Colton. He seemed like your typical rich boy, cocky and arrogant. Then he turned out to be a total different person, guess love, true love, will do that to ya!
Zenni showed how passionate she was about her family history, her story. Even when her and Colton were at the Plantation talking even with all the sadness that had happened on the property she was showing how passionate she was in keeping some of her family’s stories alive.
This story was short but I quickly fell in love with Zenni and her story and then Colton and his story. You felt the passion from both of them from the start and I love how the author let their flirting play out simple and then kicked it up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-04-18 07:48:502022-04-18 07:48:50Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Devon Pulliam
Zenni is fighting with Colton. While fighting they fall in love. While there romance blooms there conflict is unresolved and threatening their relationship. With Sandy’s medical emergency it reunites Sandy and Colton.
What an amazingly sweet story. The characters are imperfect when we meet them, and they are imperfect when we leave them, but, oh!- what an amazing journey of personal growth they embark on. I especially liked how the two main characters each learned to view situations from the other’s perspective, and ultimately each decided to do what was best for the other. Readers are treated to historical backdrops. Characters wrestle with some of today’s hot-button issues.
Zenni is a florist that wants to save her family history in a slave run plantation in her hometown of Everwood and Colton is the millionaire hell bent on tearing it down to build townhomes. Zenni wants the he plantation preserved to keep the history of Everwood County and her ancestors and Colton wants to develop the small town and erase that what Everwood plantation represents with its slave history. The story was a easy read but in my opinion didn’t give much character development and moved very quickly. If you are looking for a quick, fun and easy read the is good for that. If you want something with character and story line depth, this would not be it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tabithahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTabitha2022-04-16 08:26:562022-04-16 08:26:56Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deane Review by Tabitha Montero
This book, by Stacey-Deanne, first drew my attention due to the factors of race and ethnicity. I love learning more about cultures I will never completely understand. I wanted to understand why the billionaire wanted to get rid of the plantation, while understanding why the woman wanted to keep it. It was hot and steamy. I loved that it was a quick read. Totally perfect for a quick sit down read.
Reading Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne made me feel like I was living a movie in my mind while reading. This is a love story like no other, fighting over a plantation where one believes it should stay and the other want to tear it down. Who will win? Zenni Parker, originally from Everwood County, Georgia, returns home after a hurricane destroyed her deceased grandparent’s home. Zenni is there to try to help clean up and figure out what happens next with the property, or what’s left of it. While Zenni is back home taking care of business she learns that someone has bought the old slavery plantation that her ancestors used to be slaves on and that its going to be destroyed for new condos to go in. Zenni is not OK with this and sets out on a mission to stop it, but can she stop the filthy rich and handsome Colton? Colton Sage is a billionaire who has come to Everwood County to put money back into the town and tear down the old slavery plantation and build new condos. Colton, from Atlanta, has came to Everwood in hopes of being closer to his birth mother’s family but what he finds in Everwood is more than he anticipated with Zenni. Colton, a player who breaks women’s hearts has no idea how to handle Zenni or his growing feelings.
This story was really enjoyable. The back and forth with Colton and Zenni was fun and sometimes really meaningful. Each one of them has strong reasons for want they want and neither one is afraid to give their all. It’s a shorter read but in no way did that take away from the overall storyline or the ability to connect with both story and characters. I read it in one sitting and enjoyed my time in this author’s story. It’s well written with strong and relatable characters. I could easily read this one over and over, still enjoying it. Five big stars and highly recommended!
This is a standalone novel that I read in a few hours as it captured my attention! I have not read any books by this author, and I LOVED this book!! Zenni and Colton first meet as Zenni is trying to save the plantation that her family used to work with as it is the only connection to her family that she has anymore. Colton is a rich man who has bought the plantation in hopes of turning it into a homing development to make the small town great again and make money. The lengths they go to throughout this book to sabotage each other made me laugh so much while reading this book. If you are looking for a great contemporary romance novel to read this is the book for you! I cannot wait to buy more books by this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-04-12 08:19:272022-04-12 08:19:27Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
This is a great story and quite a quick read. It is full of romance and relatable characters. I loved Zenni and the Fire she had. It was so nice to see that strength come though even though the book wasn’t too long. This is the link of Book that you can ready in an afternoon because it is so easy to read. You get swept up in the characters and find yourself engrossed in what is going on. A great story that is well worth your time.
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