Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Charming Romance
A contemporary romance filled with secrets and reveals. The fourth book in the Parker Lake series and we get Brody and Karen’s story. It was so good to be back in Parker and catch up with characters from previous books. It’s like coming home to old friends. So many chuckles and laugh out loud moments. Totally recommend this whole series.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an awesome finish to the series! I loved getting to know Karen and Brody in this book. You get to know Breckin’s mysterious brother in this one. And get to know her friend Karen. Both have secrets they would rather leave buried. Some secrets can push someone away but others bring you closer. Karen and Brody have some great banter back and forth! This was a great 4th book to the series! You definitely will enjoy the writing style from this author!
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the 4th book in the Parker Lake series and it is just as captivating as the others. These books can be read as a standalone but if they are read in order it gives you more of a complete idea of the characters and their connections to each other in the small town of Parker Lake.
As with the other books this is a fun contemporary love story. However love isn’t always easier and both Karen and Brody have secrets that they need to work through.
Brody returns to Parker Lake after something happened in his big New York Life. Reluctant to return he comes home hoping to refind the man he used to be. What he doesn’t anticipate finding is love in the form of his sister’s friend Karen.
Karen is a school teacher in Parker Lake. After issues in her past made she found herself in this little town which suited her because all she wanted to do was fade into the background and life a peaceful life. And then she meet Brody and he changes her life and turns her upside down.
Can a chance meeting in a supermarket be the start of something special and magical for them both? Will Karen’s feelings for Brody as being an arrogant show off stop her opening her heart to him? Why is it that Brody can’t get this quiet woman from a country town out of his mind? And can they both reveal their pasts to build a future together?
Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ve enjoyed this sweet romance so much! I love getting to know each character more with each book. This one follows CC and all her stubbornness. I also really like her style! I am also a Wonder Woman fan! Brant is so sweet and understanding. There are some hurdles to get pass but that’s how love works.You also get to still have updates on characters from the previous books which I really love.
Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This being book 2.I am absolutely falling in love with the town of Parker and all its residents. This is the story of Breklin and Griff, it is a well written story of love, second chances and learning to trust all over again. You just can’t help falling in love with these books. Oh, and just wait till you meet Griff’s MeeMaw!
Unlikely in Love by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This sweet romance is a great start to the series! I absolutely love the small town in this story. All of the characters are amazing and I would love to have as friends. This author is really good with feel good romance and witty banter. I love Annie and her comfort in being herself. Wyatt is such a patient and loving character. I love this town and these characters. I have already read book 2 not realizing it was a series. You can read them as a stand alone but I highly recommend the whole series!
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed the fourth installment of this series. I’ve enjoyed the others but I think the storyline of this one was my favorite. I really enjoyed the characters, particularly Karen. Brody was a great pairing for her and it was enjoyable to watch their story unfold. I am glad to have read the others in the series first but it could be read as a standalone in my opinion.
Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, each book in this series just keeps getting better and better! This book focused on the towns nurse practitioner, Brant who has not really had a semblance of normalcy in his life until he found his mother, Betty, took him in under her wing. The other character in this story is CC, who has grown up in a household that was more interested in drugs and having a fun time versus taking care of her which made her grow up even faster. CC is a wonderful character who is a hairdresser who appeases the community with her wonderful hair dyes and nail salon services. When these characters interact, they started to open up and let love in. This book series gets better and better with each story told! I cannot wait to see what the next story brings!
Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second installment of the Parker Lake Novel Series, and this book was just as amazing as the first book! This series revolved around Breckin, whose husband wound up leaving her for the head cheerleader as soon as she walked across the graduation stage and Griff, the bar owner who lost his long-term girlfriend in a tragic accident that has left him closed off to the idea or notion of getting close to anyone again. Both of these characters had a lot to overcome in this book but my favorite moments of reading this novel had to involve when Griff and Breckin were spending time with his grandmother, Kelda. She is everything I long to be when I am an old lady. Kelda is an integral part of this book that helps to bring these two together in an unlikely way. If you are looking for your next fun series to read that has a lot of laughs and a great story, then look no further because this author has it covered!
Unlikely in Love by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have not read any books by this author before I started reading this book and I have to say that I am HOOKED and will be reading many more to come!!! This story revolves around Annabelle, who has gone through the tragic loss of losing her grandma, the one person who has always been there for her and raised her since she was young, and a guy named Wyatt who she grew up with that is fighting his own demons. Annabelle is looking for help to tend to the farm that is left for her, and he just so happens to volunteer, and the rest is history. This is a very cute contemporary wholesome romance that I have been reading the past couple of days during my lunch break at work. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book in the series and cannot wait to read the other three as well as more books by this author. Her writing style is one that makes you think you are right there in the middle of the action in the story with them and not just reading the story.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
These books were such a great and fun read that I was so sad to read this last one! I fell head over heels for this novel as it revolved around Karen and Brody. This story was one that I thoroughly enjoyed as it went over these two characters back stories and revealed why they are secretive, while also finding someone that they love along the way. I found myself laughing and crying along with them as their story progressed. Having the ability to read these novels and continually get information about couples that were the main characters in the other books in this series is one of my favorite things! Seeing the lives of these friends and their growth throughout the books as well as reading about crazy Kelda and Bert were truly my favorite things. I cannot recommend this book and the series enough!!
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Unlikely to Tell is the fourth book in the Parker Lake series by Olivia Sherwood (Ashlie Knapp). This is a great contemporary romance series- and this fourth book makes a wonderful addition to the series. It is beautifully written with endearing characters, a small-town setting, emotion, humour, chemistry, and enough drama to keep things interesting. We get to catch up with characters we have met previously, which is an added bonus.
This is Karen Posey and Brody Cooper’s story- it was great to finally get Karen’s story, and OMG I wasn’t expecting the huge revelation/s- having met her previously, she’s the quiet and somewhat reserved schoolteacher friend of Breckin’s (Book #2), and Brady is Breckin’s brother who has returned from the big smoke to his small hometown to do a bit of soul searching after fate sent him a bit of a curveball. These two connect, walls crumble, sparks ignite, and secrets are revealed- making for another wonderfully intriguing and romantic addition to the superb series.
I know I keep saying it, but I really do love this series and the wonderfully endearing characters that Ms. Sherwood has crafted. This book/series not only makes for fantastic reading, but also has all the ingredients needed to make a fantastic television movie series.
Happy reading!
Thank you, Olivia Sherwood (Ashlie Knapp)!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is yet another great book to this series. The author has created a story that is enjoyable with some truly fantastic characters at the heart of it. I was taken straight back into Parker Lake, the focus point of all the books, and if felt like I had never been away. The book is well developed and so easy to read. I was pulled into it right from the start and was invested in how it works turn out. This really is a thoroughly enjoyable book.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read the rest of the books in the Parker Lake set and just like the rest, this book did not disappoint. The author does a great job of continuing the stories of each of the characters meanwhile focusing on the main couple. Karen is quiet and keeps to herself high school math teacher. Karen has one close friend and that is Breckin, on the occasion Karen will venture out to hang out with Breckins group of girlfriends. She needs to stay under the radar because no one knows her story. That is the case until Brody Cooper decides to come back home for a visit. Brody has not been home in a few years because he’s been so busy at work. Broody was not sure how long his boss would extend his visit. Only in town a few days when Broody heads over to Swansons to pick up groceries and he runs into Karen. It was not a good first impression on Broody’s part. Not realizing Brooy was Breckin’s brother Karen rambles to Breckin about the horrible interaction.
I really love this series of books. To watch Karen from book one and then finally get to learn her story is great. It was definitely a treat to watch Broody and Karen’s relationship blossom.
Reviewed by @alape
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fourth installment in this amazing romantic series. I have read each one and they get better every book. This was no exception. The author has quite a knack for bringing these stories to life and making them feel so realistic. That’s one of the reasons that I love them so much. I also love how she makes me laugh reading them because I can picture everything happening. This gentleman really had his hands full luring the main character into his clutches because she is a true Karen and not easy to win over. I was sitting on the edge of my seat reading some of these chapters because I wanted things to happen right then, but she kept me waiting. However, she did a phenomenal job and once they were united you could tell it was a perfect match. I highly recommend you pick up these amazing stories to read.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars from start to finish and I would give it more if I could. I absolutely love the little town of Parker Lake and all its wonderful, very colourful characters. I was so happy to be able to read another story in this amazing series but also for Karen and her story to be told. I was hooked from page one until the very last word. This fantastic author creates such a vivid reading experience that you feel a true part of this wonderful town and you simply can’t put the book down until you see what happens next. As book 4, it tells the story of Karen and Brody and while they have been either featured a little or mentioned in previous books your reading experience will not be tarnished in any way if you haven’t read the previous books. I do HIGHLY recommend reading the previous books however because they are so awesome you really don’t want to miss out on them.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 4th, and my favourite, book in a fantastic series that I’ve absolutely loved so far. Set in the small town of Parker Lake where you can’t do anything without the whole town knowing your business. But school teacher Karen Posey has a huge secret that she wants no one to ever find out about. So she keeps herself to herself.
All is going to plan until her best friend Breckin’s ( the heroine from a previous book in the series) brother Brody comes home to stay.
Brody and Karen’s story is only that I was hooked on from the very beginning. Having been introduced to Karen in previous books, I was always intrigued as to her story and was so glad that the author decided to give her a book to tell her awesome story.
As the path to true love never runs smoothly, Brody and Karen did not get off to the best start. She thought he was an arrogant jackass and hated him on sight. Although she could admit that he was very easy on the eye.
This is a fantastic story that I totally lost myself in and I can see me reading this book again in the future.
Definitely recommend.
Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book # 3 and just love this series.
This book is a love story of Brant and CC (Colleen).
C.C is the town hairdresser, And Brant is a nurse practitioner, with plans to leave Parker in three years. Until C.C’s friends buy him as a date for her at the bachelor auction. You will just love these books. absolutely one of my new favorite series.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brody comes back to Parker nursing his wounds after a workplace incident in NYC. Not sure whether or not he still has a job, he spends the holidays with his family, which has grown to include some familiar quirky characters. Carrying his own emotional baggage, he runs into Karen, aka “Raven”, a teacher friend of his sister’s. She has her own set of emotional baggage. As the family tries to get through the holidays, can these two work through their issues to come together to realize they make a beautiful couple? I found this book brought out all the feels. You can relate to their relationship issues. They have the spark, it builds over time. Even Kelda can’t kill their romance. Speaking of Kelda, who can’t relate to crazy relatives like Kelda and Burt just popping in and talking about bathroom habits, sex life and they are the elderly? I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard as I do when I’m reading about these two. All the wedding talk and romance is just beautiful in the story. The author truly has a figt for making ift feel very real. The people of Parker, Oklahoma could be from your town. The plot was great. It’s a real issue and it was handled well with no choppiness. A wonderful in a series that is one I’ll read over and over. A must for romance lovers everywhere.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
School teacher Karen Posey is shy and quiet and likes to keep to herself, and she likes it that way. all is well until a chance meeting of Brody Cooper who is anything but shy, he is cocky and confident and has his sights set on Karen. Truly a beautiful journey of love. But filled with the typical small-town drama. lots of laughs especially from Meemaw who you will know about from the other book in this series. which if you haven’t, I highly recommend.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loooved this story! This series is just amazing, and I love the small town romance part of it. Each story is unique in its own way and this one definitely didn’t disappoint. Karen and Brody were perfect for each other and I loved going on their journey with them! If you like small town romance this is the series for you!
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having thoroughly enjoyed the previous books in this series, I was really looking forward to this latest novel and to reading Karen’s story, and I was not disappointed. I loved being back in Parker, Oklahoma, with its small town living and as usual I was fully immersed in the setting due to the descriptive narrative. Karen Posey is the local school teacher and she enjoys a simple, quiet and uncomplicated life, and although her natural beauty has attracted the attention of every man in Parker, Karen remains irrevocably unavailable. Karen believes she is destined to be alone and has developed a wall of defence around her heart in order to protect her, and the secrets she lives with.
However, a chance meeting with a man in the town’s grocery store may just change everything for Karen. Brody Cooper left Parker as a shy, nerdy kid but has reinvented himself and is now a successful, confident alpha male, who’s also rather sexy. Brody has had to return to his hometown to figure out his future, as his hard built career is in jeopardy due to no fault of his own. The last thing on his mind is love, but then he meets the rather aloof Karen whilst shopping and his interest is instantly piqued. Now he just has to win Karen over with his self confident charm, if she will let him. The characters are wonderfully detailed, and I felt like I was there with the likeable and relatable Karen and Brody. I was definitely cheering them on hoping they would get their HEA. The heartwarming storyline flows well and kept me happily turning the pages, and left me thinking about the characters long after I had finished the last page. A wonderfully written story and a enjoyable and engaging read.
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have read all books in the Parker Lake series and I’m happy to finally get Karen’s story. She has always been the mysterious character and now we finally get the story of who she is how she came to Parker, Oklahoma. Karen is a math teacher and friend of Breckin who’s brother, Brody, has finally returned home after years away. Karen, not wanting to get close to anyone, cannot resist her attraction to Brody and soon begins to open up to him after years of internal turmoil. Brody is at a crossroads in life trying to decide if New York is truly where he belongs or if the love of Karen is worth leaving his career and what he’s known for years behind. I love this book series and the way they make me happy. The only character I am getting strongly annoyed with is Griff’s grandma. I began liking her but her antics are just getting too much and no one wants to take a stand against her. Other than that, this book and series is worth the read!
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Brody Cooper slinks home in disgrace. Thinking he has nowhere else to go, Brody figures he can hide out at home until he decides what to do with his life. Brody didn’t fit in with Parker growing up. Now he is no longer the scrawny kid that read all the time, he is eye candy. An incidental meet at the grocery store has Brody drooling over the most unavailable woman in town, Karen Posey. When Brody starts breaking down her walls, Karen finds that there is more to Parker than just work and the occasional hang out with Breckin. The only problem is the secrets that Karen keeps. Can the secrets ruin everything before Karen and Brody have a chance?
Great read! The banter better Brody and Karen is fantastic, laugh out loud funny. The author takes you to Parker every time. Once you are there, you feel the second-hand embarrassment caused by Kelda and her ways, you sense the nosy neighbors, but also feel the love that this family, this community has to offer. I can’t stay away. I will return to Parker anytime! Love this series.
Victoria Verity is on a deadline. Soon she’ll be thirty and out of a job unless she can turn her journalism career around by gaining an exclusive interview with Australia’s newest tech billionaire. Except there’s one small hitch—he’s notoriously private.
Seth Pierce hates people making a big deal about his billionaire status, but he knows it’s time to appoint a media adviser. When the perfect candidate walks into his office for all the wrong reasons, Seth is determined to make her an offer she can’t refuse.
Victoria will do anything to land the story, but she draws the line at mixing business with pleasure. Only she’s about to discover that billionaires don’t give up easily. Especially when they’ve found something—or someone—they want . . .
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I saw Olivia had another book out, I jumped right on it!
Unlikely to Tell is Karen’s story and the fourth book and another great addition in the Parker Lake contemporary romance series. Parker Lake is a small town where everyone knows everyone. Olivia weaves realistic tales that make it so easy to love characters.
With her steadfast besties beside her Karen’s journey into love is beautiful and fun. These wonderful and quirky characters made me laugh out loud once again. Of course, no love story is told without drama and emotions, crazy antics and humour, quick wit and easy banter, friendships and family and Olivia does it so well.
It’s time to jump on the Parker Lane bandwagon and start the amazing journey today.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have enjoyed reading this author’s books from the first book I picked up. This is the fourth book in this series which I highly suggest reading to help your enhancement of this author and her writing skills. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her ability to make her stories feel realistic. This is a well written romance story that has characters that bring the story to life. I enjoyed how connectable the characters were, it made the story easy to read. They are supportive to each other and have great growth throughout. What happens in one chance meeting you don’t want to miss. There is great chemistry which had me coming back for more. I really enjoyed this story. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
Unlikely to Tell by Olivia Sherwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I can never get enough of this series or the power this wonderful author brings to life in their writing as I read and fall in love with these characters. The book was great ride from start to finish. I very much enjoyed this one as the rest. If anything, this one has become my favorite in the series for sure!
The writing was amazing and the build up for Karen and her story was just perfect in every which way. I swooned, laugh, and even wanted to cry at moments. All in all, the book brought on emptions that were welcome, and as always this series touches my heart in the most purest way. The romance was beautiful and breathtaking. I really loved Karen as a written character. It was fun getting to know her during my visit to Parker Lake this time haha. Loved this book from start to finish with all my heart and soul!
Wonderful book, amazing author, and a must read series for sure! All of these go hand in hand and make something wonderful spring to life! Highly recommends this book, its defiantly a must read!
•*•❥☆ BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE ☆❥•*••*•❥☆
Life in Parker, Oklahoma, is quiet for school teacher Karen Posey. Simple. Uncomplicated. Even though Karen’s innate beauty has turned the head of every man in Parker at least once, anyone who has been in the small town for any amount of time knows one thing: Karen Posey is completely, irrevocably unavailable.
Once the shy, nerdy kid in school completely uncomfortable in his own skin, Brody Cooper’s years away from home have allowed him to reinvent himself into a successful, sexy, confident alpha male. A cruel twist of fate has left Brody’s hard-built career in jeopardy, leaving Brody only one choice: return to his hometown of Parker, Oklahoma, until he figures out what his future holds.
A chance meeting with the aloof Karen in the town’s grocery store piques Brody’s interest. Will his self-confident charm be enough to break down the wall of defense Karen has solidified around her heart or will Karen be destined to be alone forever with only her secrets to keep her company?
Olivia Sherwood writes feel-good, happy-ever-after romances she hopes elicit smiles and laughs from all her readers. Her first novel, “Why Giraffes Have Long Necks” won the fifth grade creative writing award; that’s when her love for writing bloomed. Her mother still has the original copy in the bottom drawer of her dresser.
Olivia was born and raised in Oklahoma but her heart belongs to the ocean. When she’s not traveling to the beach as much as she can, she spends her time hiking the small mountains of southern Oklahoma with her two kids and goofy rescue dog, planting flowers in her garden, or doing yoga in her living room. She may also be found curled up on the couch, her two cats in the crook of her legs, reading a good book.
Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Melodie and Isaac meet in such a crazy way. Then the lengths that Melodie goes to hoping to make Isaac happy. The best way to find your match is to be friends first. The first book details how Melodie and Isaac met and the events that transpire.
The second book in this set has us delving deep into who Melody and Isaac are and we meet their families who are so totally opposite and different. This book really has you wishing you could smack one of the characters and as what her problem is.
Highly recommend this box set. It is a quick read and will definitely have you turning pages just to see what happens next. Great development of characters. Even the secondary characters you feel engaged in.