Well I’m not sure where to start with this wonderful book but after reading the first sentence I knew I would be hooked. Having only read a couple of novels by this author before I knew just by looking at the amazing cover that I was in for a great read and I definitely wasn’t wrong. Not only did this author provide us with an amazing story as a whole, but she brings together two completely opposite characters to tie this story all together like a perfect Christmas bow. There is definitely a lot of emotion in this book, and it definitely takes us on an emotional ride, but trust me when I say it’s definitely worth the read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-11-29 20:58:482022-11-30 07:05:35Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Stephanie Nicole
Susan Renee knocked this right out of the park. A romantic and a romance cynic meet and it’s all about changing minds! I enjoyed this book so much! It was lighthearted, steamy and funny! A new author for me and truly glad I stumbled on this one! Author drew us into the story making us feel like we are sitting front and centre with a bowl of popcorn hoping and waiting to see the outcome! I was so engrossed in this book I even burnt a batch of cookies! Really a great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-11-28 22:11:262022-11-29 14:01:56Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by April McCoy
There’s nothing I like better at this time of year than reading a good, holiday romance, and Susan Renee hit this one out of the park!
Tenley and Teagan are not quite enemies, but they find themselves worlds apart on their ideas of finding lasting love. Tenley is a cynic when it comes to romance. She has her own podcast, Practical Adult Relationships, where she trashes the idea of love and has no intention of ever falling in love herself! On the other hand, Teagan has his own blog, and he is known as the Love Guru. He is a believer in finding and keeping love yet he hasn’t found that special someone yet. By chance, he invites her to Hawaii for an all-expense paid trip for a week at a couple’s retreat. It’s more of a challenge…if she doesn’t fall in love, he will donate a hefty sum to her podcast. And, Tenley, being Tenley, cannot resist this challenge, not only for the money but to prove to the Love Guru once and for all that love doesn’t exist. Let the games begin!!!!
The attraction between these two is electric despite their dislike of one another. Therefore, the banter between them is fantastic!!! I also liked the fact that Susan Renee kind of turned the story on its head for me. She made the female character the cynic, and the male character the one who believes in the magic of love. I was on his side from the beginning, and I kept hoping he would get her to fall for him!
She also did something different with her characters’ voices. Tenley and Teagan both have their own chapters. We are given their conversations, but we are also given their inner thoughts, so we know exactly how they feel about one another, even though they don’t! I loved that!!!!!
One of my favorite parts of the book was at the end when Renee went into detail about the other couples who are there. They have appeared in her other books, and she actually included the titles of those books so I can easily find them to read. I’m really glad I took a chance on Susan Renee. She has found a new fan in me!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christie Mitchumhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristie Mitchum2022-11-28 20:27:212022-11-29 14:01:08Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Christie Mitchum
This book was awesome! The banter back an forth between this couple is hilarious! Its like the elementary school phrase “the more they tease it means they like you”. Their spark is unbelievable, not to mention they get to enjoy Hawaii together for a week! The name alone tells you what kind of Rom Com this is an a must read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Mitchellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Mitchell2022-11-28 15:16:202022-11-29 13:59:57Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Dawn Mitchell
Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee. I loved this fun holiday read. Its the story of Tenley who has a podcast about relationships. Tenley gives practical advise and she’s often grumpy and cynical. Teagan is the “love guru” and thinks everyone deserves love. He goes on another podcast and calls Tenley out and tells her he will take her on a all expense paid vacation if she will have an open mind and fall in love. If she doesn’t fall in love he will donate $10,000 to her podcast. Win/Win situation right so of course she takes him up on it. While on the vacation they spend a lot of time together and there are laughs, tears and fun all around. I loved the chemistry between the two. They are like fire/ice in their personalities but they do well together too. Read this fun, laugh out loud romance with a little spice to start your holiday’s off on the right foot!
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 Treadway2022-11-28 13:28:462022-11-29 14:04:28Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Tausha Treadway
Snow in Love by Libby Kay is a short and entertaining contemporary sports romance set during the holidays. It is my first read by Libby Kay, so I was curious to see what I would find between the covers. It turned out to be a sweet and spicy story featuring a bad boy and a golden girl, Paralympians focused on their winning gold, never expecting to win something far more valuable. Well worth the read to find out how these two opposites attract and find love unexpectedly. Christmas. Spice. Emotion. Sports. & plenty of Fun! Happy Reading…
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 Hayes2022-11-27 21:05:192022-11-29 13:58:55Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Angela Hayes
I loved everything about this book! I didn’t catch onto the title and its funniness until I said it out loud. The main characters are total opposites and you know that opposites attract. Teagan the Love Guru and Tenley the practical adult relationship podcaster TJ on Par. The Love Guru invites TJ on Par to a week at a Hawaiian resort to try and turn her onto the idea of love after she talks about him on her podcast. Of course she takes him up on a week in Hawaii and a check for $10,000 if she doesn’t fall in love. He loves to push her buttons from the very beginning and she is a strong and opinionated woman. They show up to the hotel during a couples week and get matched up with some great characters that we learn more about through Teagan and Tenley’s stories and also a chapter for each couple. This book had the Hawaiian islands, sun, sand, and fun adventures. It also had a lot of funny and real life moments and some steamy scenes. I liked that the author talked in the end about the characters and that most of them are from her other books that I now need to read! I hope that she comes out with more because I read this one in a day and truly enjoyed every page!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2022-11-26 23:48:232022-11-29 13:50:21Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Audrie Harrington
Snow In Love was cute. I enjoyed the Roma ace between the Golden Girl and the Hot Rod ladies man. I really enjoyed reading about Connor. He was more than what met the eye. Although his accident was awful and it felt like he lost apart of himself, it also helped him find out who he really wanted to be. Although I liked Sienna the childish outburst and tantrums she had kind of annoyed me. I understand that she was sheltered and her profession took over her life but she was around 25 (I think). She could’ve tried to sit her mother down and had a conversation. Anyways, that didn’t take away from the book though. The stark contrast between Karl and Vlad was interesting. Each coach wanted to bring out the best but Karl nurtured it while Vlad tried to bring it out through fear. I do recommend this book for romance lovers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2022-11-26 22:04:412022-11-29 13:50:13Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Amber Howard
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee is a fun contemporary romance, with plenty of humour, fun, and banter. An opposites attract, enemies to lovers story about finding love unexpectedly, where our grinch ‘n’ sunshine MC’s are thrown together for the holidays in Hawaii. Tenley doesn’t believe in all the romantic trappings, love at first sight, white-picket-fences, or even HEA’s- her dedicated podcast extols staying single, offering practical advice on adult relationships and how to avoid the mess of romantic entanglements. Teagan is the quintessential love guru- his optimistic outlook on romance encourages all things romance and finding love. When his latest article about a couple’s retreat in Hawaii receives quite negative critique from Tenley, Teagan throws out a challenge for her to join him on an all- expense-paid holiday there. If Teagan can’t manage to get her to fall in love, then he will put his hand in his pocket and her podcast will receive a substantial payout. With these two having such drastically different views on love, being stuck together in a romantic Hawaiian setting is sure to shake things up…. and it does in ways neither of them expects… what ensues made for quite an entertaining read. A sweet, fun, slow-burn, and witty romantic comedy. Happy Reading…
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 Hayes2022-11-26 21:19:182022-11-29 13:48:38Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Angela Hayes
I love this book so much! I knew I was going to love it after just reading a few pages! I love a good Christmas romance and now I’m getting even more into the holiday spirit! Connor and Sienna are perfect for each other! Connor was in a terrible accident and his life changed forever. Sienna was born the way she is and that doesn’t stop her from achieving everything she has wanted! But when her mother makes her feel more like an object than her daughter/human being…it makes sienna realize she wants something else in life. A life of happiness and freedom. Connor and sienna meet at a ski lodge around the holidays and at first they teased one another but it turned into something more than they ever thought. Short read and I loved every page! Highly recommend!!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Sugarhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Sugar2022-11-26 21:10:122022-11-29 13:48:31Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Ashley Sugar
I really liked the dynamic between Connor and Sienna. This book was a very quick read but had a well thought plot. I really appreciated the detail to their mental and physical growth overcoming the obstacles they both had. Sienna’s mom frustrated me but I appreciated Sienna persevering and taking one for herself. It was a great story to kick off my Christmas reading season!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2022-11-26 15:49:392022-11-29 13:56:49Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Trish Ann
I really liked the match up of Connor and Sienna. Both had something to offer the other in a relationship no one saw coming. Sienna was hoping for a break but her mother cancels her vacation and demands more training for the Paralympics. Reluctant, she attends a semi private training session at a vacant hotel and meets former Motocross bad boy, Connor, who lost his own leg in a crash. The two shouldn’t have commonalities, but the more time they get alone, the more the attraction develops. The Paralympic angle is nice and shines an eye on a sport we don’t often talk about. Nice and quick read that gives you a feel good ending.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bethany Rollinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBethany Rollins2022-11-25 13:13:402022-11-29 13:41:20Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Bethany Rollins
Connor and Sierra are two skiers at a local lodge meeting up to train. Poor Sierra feels like a brand and all she wants is to feel like a woman. Connor is coming to terms after losing his leg in a motocross accident. This is a beautiful romance written in such a way that you feel their pain and the emotions felt as they come to terms with trying to make this relationship work. Even the antagonist, Beverlly, Sienna’s mom, is a bit of a troublemaker but you still feel for her. I enjoyed the story. It was a fairly quick read with a simple plot. Quite entertaining with a little fun in there. You root for Conner and Sierra. A quick Christmas read that would make a great read for those snowy nights by the fire with hot cocoa.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-11-24 23:38:242022-11-25 12:05:22Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Shelly Kittell
Snow in Love is my first foray into Libby’s romance tales. This is a sports enemies to lover’s romance set in an Aspen winter wonderland that should be read cuddled up in front of the fire with a nice hot drink or in my case stretched out in the sun for a few hours of escape.
Snow in Love follows 2 Paralympians who are good at what they do with plenty of passion but not so good when it comes to their personal lives. There is laughter, a little bit of steam but there is also lots of emotions due to their pasts and coming to grips with it. The question is can they move on and open their hearts to what could be? To find out you will have to read it to find out.
There is a lot of push and pull to make the journey interesting to say the least.
If you are a fan of sports romances, you will enjoy this enemies to lovers Christmas tale by Libby Kay.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-11-24 19:18:332022-11-25 12:06:08Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Jenni Bishop
This is the first book that I have read from this author and she has a new fan. I love Christmas books during this time of the year. This story had me hooked right from the beginning. I could not put this book down until the end. The story line is amazing and you can’t help but to fall in love with the characters. If this book doesn’t get you into the Christmas spirit I don’t know what will. I read this book in only a few hours. I can’t wait to see what she will write next.
Savannah Bradley is a fifty three year widow and it gets harder every day. She feels like there is nothing left in her life. Savannah’s son is going to be moving to Switzerland in the spring so she will have no one. She is at a store seeing all her favorite Halloween decorations but she doesn’t realize that someone was watching her. Savannah gets a call from Howardson’s Emporium about a job opportunity. She is offered the job of Mrs. Clause and she accepts. Savannah is going to take a trip for herself so she needs the money. Will she get to go on her trip or will she find something else is this job?
This was such a good read, kept me interested, great characters, and a sweet story! Perfect for this time of year I must say! I very much enjoyed it, I was very much invested in the hopes and dreams of the characters!
Christmas, Romance, and Achieving a future…how could I not love it. I loved Connor and Sienna. Both have that instant chemistry, but she wants to take the Gold medal. Connor has fear holding him back. I loved how things were not instant, they had to find common ground, not just with their future goals, but a chance at igniting this spark into a flame. The book was a quick read, but full of impact. You are never too late in life to achieve your goals. Loved this holiday read, and honestly you will too! It will melt your heart!
Wonderful romance and powerful read. It is impossible not to love the author or how they use their writing skill! Easy to dive in and follow! Fun read and get you into the holiday spirit! Highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorrene Huismanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorrene Huisman2022-11-23 13:41:292022-11-25 12:00:55Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Lorrene Huisman
This is my first book i have read from Ann Swann and I think I love this author. Carina has had her fair share of tragedy in her life. Carina survived the pandemic and also been through death with some loss of her family. A friend she met on an online grief support group offers her a special gift for Christmas. She wants to spend Christmas with her whole family, a big Christmas. But does anyone care? No one. Just her. Will she travel by herself up to the secret special gift her friend has given her? This was heart warming and a white Christmas. It is a must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberly Dawn Wilkinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly Dawn Wilkinson2022-11-23 09:28:272022-11-25 11:55:43A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson
This is a great holiday read. It is a fast paced story that keeps you turning the pages. This is exactly what everyone needs during the holiday season. This book is just the right length to feel like you can actually read the whole thing during the holiday season. With always being on the go and places to be, this book would be a great companion on road trips to visit families or to just snuggle on the couch for a few hours. The characters have substantial growth through this quick read. There are obstacles that they have to overcome. It has the classic bad boy that everyone loves and gets our blood pumping right away. The holiday traditions helps melt him enough to be able to fall for the girl of his dreams. I can’t stress enough how amazing this short book is. It is a must read for the holiday season. Reviewed by: @bbohls
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 Bohls2022-11-22 14:49:142022-11-25 11:47:18Snow in Love by Libby Kay – Review by Barbara Bohls
Christmas is Sienna Markum’s favorite time of year. From the tinsel and traditions to the down time with family, all Sienna wants is a break from training. The Paralympics are months away, and she’s set on winning Alpine gold.
Connor Shoemaker has no plans for Christmas, other than train for the Paralympics. A motocross accident took one of his legs – and all of his confidence. Connor doesn’t think anything can get his old mojo back, until he meets Sienna.
Sienna was told her training would be private, but soon, she starts to warm up to her new training partner. Bad boy Connor is more than meets the eye. When her Christmas plans fall through, Sienna finds the best present under the tree – Connor.
But is Sienna willing to balance her training with a shot at love?
Can Connor find his confidence again, off and on the slopes?
Together, these two will learn there is more to life than skiing. And it looks a whole lot like love.
Fans of sports romances like Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata will love the enemies to lovers and forced proximity tropes in Libby Kay’s books. SNOW IN LOVE will have you snuggling up and enjoying hot cocoa by the fire. A perfect cold weather read!
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after – she’s in love!
When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
Writing is a solitary job, and Libby loves to hear from readers. Reach out and review her stories anytime. She’d love to hear from you. Libby’s debut novella, “Snow in Love” releases November 22, 2022. Libby’s debut novel, and the first in her Buckeye Falls series, “Falling Home” releases December 20, 2022.
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Can even biggest love critic be swayed? To find out you will need to grab a copy of Kamana Wanalaya an over-the-top fun and steamy holiday romance. It is an enemies to lovers tale and is set in one of the world’s most beautiful places Hawaii.
I enjoy a good Rom Com and that is what we get when we go on this journey where the She-grinch doesn’t believe in love and the Love Guru wants a chance to prove it. This hilarious and steamy romance tale will have you needing a good stiff drink. It will also have you laughing at their antics, banter and sassiness.
This is my first time reading anything by Susan, but it will not be my last because it is such a fun read to get lost in for a few hours.
Who doesn’t love some sun, sand, surf, sexy and steamy?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-11-21 16:42:262022-11-25 11:47:58Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Jenni Bishop
This story was so much fun! It was just the kind of holiday read I was looking for. Teegan and Tenley were such amazing characters Their personalities lead to such amazingly fun banter between them. It also lead to such spicy scenes! I have to say that this is the first Susan Renee book that I have read, but it definitely won’t be my last. She was amazing at writing steamy scenes but also allowing for character development throughout the book. Both Teegan and Tenley developed both as individuals and as a couple. I will definitely be looking for more of her books to read over the upcoming holiday week!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2022-11-21 15:58:122022-11-25 11:39:58Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Christine Baranek
Where oh where do I start! After laughing out loud from the very first sentence I just knew I was going to be hooked on this book and I was so right! This AMAZING Author brings together two total opposites, Tenley, a podcaster who preaches practical relationships and spurns the idea of love, and Teagan, the love guru who truly believes in love and all it can add to a persons life in such a fun and completely captivating way that I didn’t want to put his book down even for a second! With it’s wonderful storyline, fantastic cast of characters and fun steamy moments it is simply one you don’t want to miss. This is the first book I have read by this author but I am telling you now it definitely won’t be the last but simply the first of many! Her books are now being added to my Christmas wish list, I just hope my family are paying attention! LOL
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What a great read! I really enjoyed every minute of this book. I’ve read stories by this author previously so I knew I would be in for a good ready but I definitely think that this is my favourite by her so far! I loved the original feel that the story had, it was completely different to anything I had read before. I loved the setting for the story also, so beautifully described by the author. I liked both Tenley and Teagan they were great characters to read about and had a great amount of chemistry between them. The way in which the author chose to write the story too was great, I found it really engaging from beginning to end. A great 5 star read and one that I would highly recommend.
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 Matthews2022-11-21 12:42:302022-11-25 11:39:05Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Katie Matthews
Oh my goodness! The TJ’s will have you feeling all the emotions. Teagan, better known as the Love Guru, invites Tenley, the Love Grinch, to a weeklong couples resort the fun begins. They have only seen each other on the web. She doesn’t believe in love. He’ll prove her wrong. But, can they survive scandal, family pasts, and their personal beliefs? I loved this author’s writing. Real and humorous. A mixture of story and texts, this is the funniest I have ever read. It’s the first I’ve read of this author. I’m going to go back and read about the other couples from the week. Their stories look fantastic also. The characters are terrific. They feel like your friends. They are down to earth. The story had a great flow. I can’t tell you more without super spoiling it. You just have to hit one-click and buy that book. You won’t regret. A quick and fun read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-11-21 06:38:392022-11-21 12:01:48Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Shelly Kittell
What could be more fun than spending a week in Hawaii right before the holidays?
I’ll tell you.
Inviting the grumpiest stranger I’ve never met to join me.
She is Tenley Shay, the voice behind TJ ON PAR, a podcast for Practical Adult Relationships, who spends her days touting her disapproval of love and the practicality of remaining a single-bell for life.
When I, as my Love Guru persona, publish an article about spending a week at a couple’s retreat at my favorite Hawaiian resort, she’s quick to pass on her cynicism. So, I’m calling her bluff and inviting her on an all-expense paid trip to the Kamana Wanalaya Resort for a little R&R before the holidays.
If I can’t get her to fall in love, I’ll donate to her podcast.
But once we finally meet and are coupled together for the week, I find myself attracted to her feisty antics and her twisted sense of humor. Now I think I might be in way over my head.
Can I really ask the world’s biggest relationship cynic to risk everything, forget about her thoughts on love and take a real chance, with me?
Susan Renee wants to live in a world where paint doesn’t smell, Hogwarts is open twenty-four/seven, and everything is covered in glitter. An indie romance author, Susan has written about everything from tacos to tow-trucks, loves writing romantic comedies but also enjoys creating an emotional angsty story from time to time. She lives in Ohio with her husband, kids, two dogs and a cat. Susan holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Music Education and a self-awarded Doctorate in Sass and Sarcasm. She enjoys laughing at memes, speaking in GIFs and spending an entire day jumping down the TikTok rabbit hole. When she’s not writing or playing the role of Mom, her favorite activity is doing the Care Bear stare with her closest friends.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/kamanawanalaya.jpg1200750itsybitsybookbitshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngitsybitsybookbits2022-11-21 00:04:592022-12-07 21:41:52Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee
This is the first book that I have read from this author and I fell absolutely in love with her writing. This was an amazing book that I could read over and over again. It had my full attention from the very beginning to the end. The pandemic knocked Carina flat. Now that she is home from a months-long hospital stay, she hopes to have a big family Christmas. But no one seems to care. Her husband is working out of town and her grown children are scattered all around the country. The only one who seems to understand is a young man in her grief group. He offers her his family cabin in the mountains of Colorado. There, she is guaranteed to have a white Christmas, something she hasn’t had in a long time. She writes about it in her journal, trying to convince herself she can do it alone. But it still doesn’t seem possible. She isn’t adventurous, she’s always been everyone else’s caregiver. I look forward to reading more of her books in the near future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Skylar Danielshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSkylar Daniels2022-11-20 22:23:122022-11-21 12:00:15A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Skylar daniels
Carina’s mother, sister and father have all passed, her only family. Then she survived the pandemic after being on the ventilator. Now she is facing the lonliness of everyone being gone. She has joined a grief support group page on facebook and met Max, who lost his very young wife. All Carina wants is for her kids and grandkids to be together for Christmas. Max has a cabin in Colorado that he would like Carina and her family to enjoy for the holiday. However, only Aaron has agreed to come for Christmas. The others have their own reasons on why they cannot make it. She arrives in a little quaint town in Colorado where all the people are so friendly. The cabin is beyond her expectations. Max is going to meet her at the cabin on Christmas Eve and have Christmas with her and her son. A chain of events happens over the next several days and she has met many new people who have become friends. She loves it in Crossbow. In the end, her family ends up surprising her for Christmas. This book is an easy-read, I loved it and could not put it down, and it had a happy ending!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Troyerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Troyer2022-11-20 13:17:112022-11-21 11:58:25A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Michelle Troyer
5 Stars The Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson
The Perfect Mrs. Claus is a wonderfully written Christmas Romance that is just what one needs to get in the Christmas spirit this is a heart-warming yet heart breaking story that will have you turning the pages till the end . The author does a wonderful job of creating such amazing characters that are relatable and fully developed. This is a story about love , loss and finding one’s self . Savannah and Matthew both have suffered a loss , she lost her husband and he is works entirely way to much and lost his wife to his job. She’s lost and feeling lonely and needs a perfect Christmas. These two together make the perfect Mr. and Mrs. Claus. These two definitely had my emotions all over the place. I highly recommend reading this sweet yet heartwarming story to find out what happens next. I’m definitely looking forward to reading 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 Daughenbaugh2022-11-18 04:48:412022-11-18 12:10:20The Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This book is unexpectedly beautiful and makes for a very inspirational read. This book taught me some lessons that I’m still learning in the outside world: how to show up for myself outside of others. The sense of Christmas made this book that much more pure and beautiful to keep close to your heart. So touching. Great read!
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 Jackson2022-11-18 00:20:132022-11-18 12:09:09A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Faith Jackson
The Perfect Mrs. Claus by Barbara Matteson is a sweet romance to read this holiday season. Savanah is a widower – lonely and desperate for the perfect Christmas to break the monotony. Matthew is a workaholic who lost his human wife to his work. Together, they become Mr. And Mrs. Claus for a local stores big holiday masterpiece. This story follows these two as seen through the present and flashbacks to the past. It’s got some big emotions, some Christmas magic, and some pointers to the true meaning of Christmas. Join them on their journey- you won’t regret it!
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