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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book was a quick read. It was very funny and I found myself laughing out loud. The very first couple of paragraphs it had me wanting to read more. I don’t think I wanted to put the book down unless I really had too.

Tenley and Teagan are both podcast hosts. Tenley doesn’t think she wants to fall in love. She considers the logic of everything. Teagan thinks of himself as the “Love Guru” and cant stand anyone who doesn’t see it.

So Teagan invites Tenley on a couples retreat in Hawaii, hes buying. If she falls in love, Teagan wins, and if she doesn’t, she wins and gets 10k. Of course Tenley is interested in a free tropical vacation and the “guarantee” of ten thousand dollars, and off they go.

Along the way they find out it is an entire trip built around couples in love, so they pretend. They discover an attraction to one another that neither one of them expected. There is alot of great characters in the book.

Very fun, cute story. It is a very easy read.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun cover ! Everyone dreams of going to Hawaii right !? Even if you’re not a beach 🏖️ fan there’s just something magical about Hawaii ❣️

Tenley ( The Love Cynic) had me in stitches right from the start when she gives her enlightened opinion as to why woman don’t propose 😂😂😂and she has a jaded view of love but I think it’s because she’s been kissing frogs 🐸

Teagan ( The Love Guru) is a real sweetheart, he believes in love and HEA despite the fact he’s not found his perfect match he happily match makes others ❣️

Things get really interesting when a challenge is put out there , Teagan grew up in Hawaii , there’s a resort that’s under threat but he and so many believe in its love magic that he puts a challenge out there and soon enough Teagan and Tenley are headed for Kamana Wanalaya 😉 Teagan my friend you have you work cut out for you but you , Cupid and island magic have got this 🏖️🥰

The moment their feet touch the ground you feel the magic working and what follows is brilliant, the teasing ,the bantering , the fun and games . The people we get to meet are fun people the kind of people that start as friends and end as family ❣️

P.S. Sammy you’re cute ❣️🐾and just for the record it’s because of you I knew our Tenley wasn’t a love cynic , she just needed the right one xxxx

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Amy Brennan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is your typical boy wants to win sort of story. Boy wants girl, boy makes a bet. Boy gets girl. No, I’m just kidding. Honestly, this author winds this story up so tight that the reader will have a hard time breathing before the end of it. I caught myself holding my breath, wanting nothing more than to see this little flame and gust of wind collide into something enormous. And I can’t say I was disappointed.

All I need now is for someone to whisk me away on a romantic tropical holiday before the holidays to bring my spirits up. These characters, the world building and the dynamite chemistry between these two is undeniably one of the better reads when it comes to a romance tug of war. Pick this up, read it between the holidays and new years, and I bet you, you will have a better outlook on what’s to come. Highly recommend!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Lacy Mercado

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62924397-kamana-wanalaya-for-the-holidays” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1665479695l/62924397._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62924397-kamana-wanalaya-for-the-holidays”>Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5133198.Susan_Renee”>Susan Renee</a><br/>

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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. He invited Tenley to retreat and if he could not get to falling in love with him . He would donate to her podcast. I can’t wait to read more from this author. <br />

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hands down one of the funniest books I have read this year. Packed full of adventure and the budding friendship that grows is fantastic. This book is FULL of awesome minor characters as well. I really hope there is a spin off on this and they delve into the other couples and continue on with new characters to make Kamana Wanayala a thriving business again. Absolutely recommend this story!!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Barbie England

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not sure if there are spoilers in this book for the others in the series. At the beginning of the book the reader is introduced to Tenley, whose podcast is called TJ on Par. She wants her listeners to not mistake love for convenience, and views marriage as a business contract. TJ Mack (Teagan) is the self proclaimed guru of romance. Teagan says, “We fall in love by chance, but we stay in love by choice.” Tenley is challenged by Reagan to spend a week at Kamana Wanalya, which is a resort in Hawaii where he grew up. I loved this sweet story, and the way the characters were written kind of made me root for them all. I found myself wanting to know more about the side characters, so I may continue reading the other novels in the series. At the end of their time in Hawaii what new discoveries will be made? You’ll have to read it to find out

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ashley McMillon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love when i discover a new author with a hidden gem of a story line! I loved reading this love story. I identified completely with the ups and downs of love, and of course the romance. The two main characters will have you looking forward to each chapter! So what happens? I cannot tell you, please use your imagination while reading and enjoy this one for yourself! Be careful, you are going to want to read this one all night staying up for the end of the story! My heart is so full.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Noor Jivraj

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was one of the best rom-coms I have read! It had all the twists and turns which kept you wanting more! I loved the relationship between these two characters and how realistic the author kept their thoughts in the moment. I connected very much with Tenley and her practical approach on life and really felt for her with all the ups and downs she went through. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good rom-com

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Christen Ware

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Comical, fun, and lighthearted read that is lead by a cynical reviewer of love finding herself in a situation she is most critical of.

Quick read with romance and plentiful banter that hints toward being cliche but the plot drives it toward an original for sure. Romance was good.

Overall a good read.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Melissa Fink

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my very first book by this author! It was very well written. It was a fun romantic type of book. I definitely want to check out other books by this author because this book was that good. If you are a romance type of reader, then I suggest you check this book out! Great job!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hands down one of the funniest books I have read this year. Packed full of adventure and the budding friendship that grows is fantastic. This book is FULL of awesome minor characters as well. I really hope there is a spin off on this and they delve into the other couples and continue on with new characters to make Kamana Wanayala a thriving business again. Absolutely recommend this story!!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Mary Espinoza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To fall in love or not fall in love….that is the question! Talk about an entertaining book! I was drawn in right away with the wittiness and playfulness between the characters. Tenley and Teagen, are two people with very opposite opinions about the subject of love. Their opinions are so different that Teagan decides to invite Tenley to Hawaii on a romantic getaway and let’s just say…things do not go as planned!
This story was a fun and entertaining read! The author truly did put a lot of work into making you feel the tension and attraction between the characters! There were definitely plenty of laugh out loud moments! And don’t let the title fool you…just because the storyline is based around Christmas time, does not mean it’s not a good read anytime of the year!

Mary Espinoza, December 2022
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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Helani Kihe

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya was the 1st book I’ve read by this author. I really enjoy reading books from different authors and seeing their different writing styles.
This was a quick read. Definitely entertaining. It was funny and spicy. The characters were great. It would make for a great holiday movie if the author ever decided to do that I’d definitely watch it!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fun 5 star read. This was my first read from this author and I really enjoyed it.
The author had me pulled in right from the start, I was LOL.
Tenley and Teagan were opposites attract for sure. They both had different views on love, watching their story develop was so great. And the challenge was great, will it change the views on love?

My favorite quote from the book is “God gave men both a penis and a brain, but only enough blood to supply one at a time. “

Overall this was a great read. The characters were great and we got some steamy scenes as well. I had several LOL moments. If you’re looking for a fun opposites attract romance this is the book for you. I look forward to reading more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

if I could give this book 20 stars, I would! The characters are all phenomenal! They all have their own personalities and you get many different POV’s and I LOVE that in a book. Teagan AKA the love guru and Tenley AKA TJ On PAR…have never met, until the love guru invites her to this resort in Hawaii. He’s a sucker for love and she doesn’t believe in it. Will she let her guard down and fall in love? Does he have what it takes to break down her walls? This book is greatly written and it’s easily became one of my favorite reads this year! The humor is top notch and I’ve laughed out loud many times while reading. That spice though? *chefs kiss* 🤌🏽😘 it’s hot!! 🥵 Teagan sure has a way with words and I loved every page of the spicy scenes! I never wanted it to end! But with spice I also need a great plot..and this book has it all! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this book!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Whisper Hymer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee is a spicy enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract tale with a seasonal twist. The book follows Teagan and Tenley (the yin and yang of all things romance and love) as they vacation for a week at a beautiful Hawaiian resort. Along with a cast of other couples – who are all very different – Teagan and Tenley learn about each other and challenge their views of life and love. There’s laughter, emotions, and love; this quick read will most certainly be a welcome addition to your reading log.

Also, there is an authors note at the end which does mention that characters seen here appear elsewhere in her other books. I’ve not read her before so I cannot speak to what the other books are like but I can say I love it when authors do that. It’s like a present to get to revisit our favorite characters and see where life has taken them!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Wendy Wary

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A little cheese and a little spice makes for a nice story about a guy who believes in love and the girl he tries to convince it’s not just a sham. A friendly bet, aided by a beautiful island adventure and romantic resort experience, might just be enough to convince practical Tenley to give love a shot. But, that doesn’t mean Teagan has an easy job of convincing her that practicality doesn’t always work on matters of the heart.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by the talented Susan Renee. While the synopsis and title pulled me in with a unique story it was the first sentence of page one that had me giggling to myself and roped me into the characters. Tenley is a “Love Cynic”, Teagan is a “Love Guru”.
Tenley uses her podcast to tell her listeners about practical adult relationships. While her wishes for the world seem pure, she thinks the biggest problem in the world is too many people thinking with their heart and not their brains. Teagan uses his podcast to give his listeners hope about love. Everyone has a fated partner. He feels the world’s biggest problem is that too many people don’t love or feel they can be loved. Tenley reviews one of Teagan’s recent blog posts calling him out. During a radio interview Teagan takes it up a notch giving a formal invitation to the “Love Cynic”. An all-expenses paid one week vacation to Kamana Wanalaya Resort in Hawaii, only request that if she accepts, she comes in with an open mind. When she accepts everything begins to change.
Will Teagan be able to help Tenley’s heart grow? Will Tenley finally be able to feel love? This book has it all, steamy scenes, comedy, and questions that really make you think. I honestly loved this book from page one, the characters were amazing and the way they are opposites with similar goals for the world makes you stop and think about how many different solutions there are to problems. They both want to: lower the divorce rates in the world, lower the domestic violence and lower the number of children in the foster care system. Will they find common ground between the Love Cynic and the Love Guru? Read this amazing original story to find out.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee- Review by Heather Knalls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

TJ and TJ have been against each other for awhile. TJ is known as the love guru and is trying to help everyone around to find love. TJ on par is against love and feels that it is overrated. TJ on par otherwise known as Tenley, has been called out by the love guru, Teagan to enjoy an all expenses paid trip to a resort in Hawaii which is owned by friends of Teagan. If she doesn’t see love for what it is before the week is over then he will give her $10000 and admit she was right about love. Will she realize that love is worth finding or will he have to admit he was wrong about love?

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute read! It was funny and heartwarming. I thought it was kind of cynical at the beginning but the ending made the cynicism worth it. Even though the ending was predictable I still enjoyed reading this holiday, grumpy/sunshine story. It was well written, enthralling and kept me entertained for me the most part throughout it. This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m looking forward to reading more in the future!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance

by Susan Renee

4 out of 5 Stars

Looking for a romcom Holliday story? Then make yourself a favor and read Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance . This book has great characters that will make you laugh out loud more than once. I like how realistic the storyline feels. The fact that some additional couples make an appearance was very interesting. Don’t hesitate and grab this book. Highly recommended!!!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Ashley Hasting

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Teagan is renowned for being the love guru. He faces a person who doesn’t believe in love. Her name is Tenley and she has a podcast for adult relationships. Her last podcast was about the resort he believed is where love happens. He offers her a full expense to see how she lasts. There is a lot of love, drama, and friendship. Such a great read! 🙂

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance

How has this author not caught my attention before now? I’m not sure how it happened but so glad I have found her.

This is a light hearted (mostly) story that takes place on the island of Kauai which I have had the pleasure going to several years ago. This book brought back some happy memories and made me want to go back.

Teagan and Tenley approach love from two different sides. He is the believer and she isn’t, but can a week in Hawaii make her see the other side?

I honestly couldn’t tell you how many times I laughed reading this book. It was the pick me up I needed after a rough week. I have added her previously released books to my TBR and I hope my life can slow down enough to get a chance to read them and any other releases. Definitely recommend this book.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Sara Grantham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the instant I started this book, I knew I would love it! Susan Renee has an amazing way of captivating you and drawing you into the story… and I was absolutely hooked right away. This is a perfect book to pick up around the holidays. There are relatable characters, witty writing, amazing tropes, and lots of romance. I highly recommend this book for lovers of romcoms!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Serenity Somers

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have so many words, yet none at al to describe how much i loved reading this lighthearted, fun, and heartwarming book.

Tj and Tj are each so confident in who they are when it comes to their feelings on love. Teagan is the ‘love guru’ and ALL about love and loving your friends, family, and he is not afraid to voice it for himself on his podcast. Tenley is so far against love, in a practical sense, that she doesn’t believe it’s even worth trying to find. And she says just as much, on HER podcast.

These two capture your brain and heart right from the get go. Their chemistry is revealed almost immediately, even with Ten trying her hardest to deny that she could easily fall for Teag. Meanwhile Teag almost instantly knows he’d like to get to know her more, even if it’s only between the sheets (wink).

You almost can’t help falling in love with all the characters in this story, and you fall in love with Kamala Wanalaya Resort too.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a book from a new author to me, so I was not sure what to expect. However, I loved the title and cover of the book because it made me think of the “Mele Kalikimaka” Christmas song that is one of my favorites. I fell in love with the main characters in this story and hated when it ended. I could not put this book down and read it in a day. This story is so realistic, and I felt like I had known these people my entire life. Despite never going to Hawaii, I feel like she described it so well that in my mind I was there on the shores with them. I was so glad to find out that there are individual books for each of the characters. I look forward to picking those up and reading them too. Please, please, please do yourself a favor and read this story. I cannot recommend it enough.

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really sweet and funny contemporary romance. I loved our lead characters and I liked how the author makes the female character the one who doesn’t believe in love and HEA and the male character is the believer.
The book is funny and engaging and is definately a page turner. The attraction between the main characters is interesting to watch and you can’t help but find yourself hoping that they get together but it won’t be easy convincing a non believer to belief in the magic of love and romance.

Tenley isn’t a believer in romance. She believes love doesn’t exist and that everyone should look at relationships as business dealings. In her podcast she talks about her feelings and her reasonings as to why she thinks that and trys to show people the error in their ways for trust and believing in romance.

Teagan is the opposite. He classes himself as a love guru and firmly believes in the power of love and romance and strives to show everyone that it is real.
When Tenley calls Teagan out for his false ideas of love, Teagan decides to set her a challenge.

If Tenley will join him at this romantic resort in Hawaii and doesn’t find love then he will donate to her podcast.
When Tenley accepts the challenge neither of them expect the outcome.
This is a fun push and pull story where both parties are wanting to prove their views right but when it comes down to it who will come off as the winner? When emotions and attraction starts to run wild can Teagan convince the relationship non believer to take a chance on him and the possibilities of romance?

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tenley Shay does a podcast under the name TJ On Par and is the voice of practicality in relationships. In her podcasts seem she seems to be a bit of downer on the concept of love and instead feels it is better to remain single. Tenley believes that people should be realistic about the concept of love and relationships.

Teagan is the exact opposite of Tenley and believes in the concept of love. After all, he does call himself the Love Guru so he must be an expert on the subject. When the Love Guru publishes an article about a romantic couple’s retreat at his favorite Hawaiian resort Tenley quickly becomes his biggest critic.

The Love Guru puts TJ On Par on the spot and offers her an all-expense paid trip at the Kamana Wanalaya resort believing that he can get her to fall in love. If he cannot then he will donate $10,000 to her podcast. Tenley reluctantly agrees feeling that it is a win-win situation for her. A free vacation and money for her podcast.

When Tenley arrives at the resort Teagan cannot deny his attraction to her witty sense of humor and her feisty attitude. Tenley also feels a twinge of attraction to the drop-dead gorgeous Teagan. Will they give in to their attraction to each other? Will Tenley drop her guard and finally believe that love is real?

This book had me chuckling from the first page with the witty remarks. The banter between Teagan and Tenley was witty and amusing. The chemistry between them was sizzling. The book was well written, witty, light-hearted, and romantic. A great read! PS: Am I the only one who picked up on the book’s title and how it sounds when pronounced slowly?

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging lighthearted contemporary romance, which had me happily turning the pages. Teagan, the Love Guru publishes an article about spending a week at the Hawaiian couple’s retreat, ‘Kamana Wanalaya Resort’, and Tenley Shay, the voice behind TJ ON PAR, a podcast for Practical Adult Relationships, is quick to comment. Tenley, is known for her disapproval of love and the practicality of remaining single for life, so, Teagan decides to call her bluff, and invites her on an all-expense paid trip to the couple’s retreat, for a little R&R before the holidays. He wants to prove her cynicism wrong and if he can’t get her to fall in love, then he will donate to her podcast.
Having met and are coupled up for the week, their chemistry sizzles off the page, leading to some steamy scenes. Teagan finds himself attracted to her feisty attitude and her sense of humour. However, can Tenley, the world’s biggest relationship cynic change her thoughts on love. Asking her to risk everything, forget about her opinions on love, and take a real chance at love, might be too much to ask. This is a fun read, which kept me hooked throughout, the characters and the setting are brought to life, making me feel immersed in the story. I loved the main characters, and was cheering the couple on, hoping they would get their own HEA, for the holidays!

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Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Katie Turner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tenley Shay is a podcast host that goes by the name TJ on PAR (Practical Adult Relationships). On air, she promotes her thoughts that love is essentially a fairytale and does not exist. Teagan Mackenzie, TJ Mack aka the Love Guru, believes love is the essence and driving force of truly living one’s best life. When Teagan is a guest on another podcast, and is questioned on his thoughts of TJ on PAR’s opinion, he finds himself making an offer to this Grinch, to join him on a trip to Kamana Wanalaya’s resort in Hawaii. If she does not fall in love with everything about the resort, he promises to make a $10k donation to her podcast. She agrees to go, thinking it will be an easy $10k. Little do they both know that this will be an experience neither of them expected, nor will they ever forget.

Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays is my first book by Susan Renee, and I absolutely loved it. I loved the character development, the scene setting, and how we were able to read in both Teagan and Tenley’s point of view. I felt like that really helped me to connect with both of these characters and to better understand their opposing ways of thinking. If you’re looking for a perfectly-paced steamy story, with beautiful descriptions, dialogue that can have you laughing and really feeling all the feels, I highly recommend giving this book a chance!

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