Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finding it all is a sweet story of love between two people who meet and find a spark. It is a real-world sweet story that makes the heart flutter. It also has a cute best friend’s theme where you can practically feel the connection. This is a story for the romantic and heart sick.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Chloe lives with her two best friends in Texas. Having never dated much, she is intrigued when she finds a principal she is interviewing interesting. When he asks her out, she quickly accepts. Chloe learns to navigate a relationship and helps her friends out with day to day struggles.
Opinion
This book is a sweet romance. I would have no issues putting it in the hands of my teenaged daughter (if only I could get her to read romance.) There is a definite slow burn to the whole book that keeps the reader anticipating the next move. While the book was a bit slow for me, I definitely see the allure for readers who like a slower, sweeter romance.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding it All by Stacey Komosinski is book one of the Finding Happiness in Harmony series.
Chloe has never had a relationship which is sort of okay. After her childhood, it’s probably better that she hasn’t ever had a relationship. She has her two best friends and what more could a girl want. As much as she likes to tell herself she’s better off or that she’s too busy for a relationship, sometimes she catches herself longing for that connection with someone. It can’t be all bad can it? Chris has had his fair share of relationships. All with the wrong women. Finally single, the last thing Chris wants is another relationship or to look for love. The last thing Chris expects to find during his interview with the paper is the girl of his dreams. Immediately Chris can tell Chloe isn’t like all the other women he’s dated. Can Chloe and Chris both navigate their pasts and issues and find happiness together?
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. It was good! I enjoyed the characters especially Gabby and Jess. They definitely bring their own personality to the story.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Finding It All is a sweet romance between 25-year-old reporter Chloe, and gentlemanly school principal Chris. Chloe has never had a boyfriend, but she is drawn in by Chris’ good looks and suave ways. From the start, they seem to care deeply about each other, and are drawn to spend more and more time together. It was nice to read a story about two people who genuinely care about each other, without the drama or games that go into much of modern dating. The writing is good, and I enjoyed getting to know Chloe and her roommates, Jess and Gaby. I found it a bit on the predictable side, and wished for a bit more complexity in the characters and plot. Overall though, it’s a feel-good romantic tale that is comforting and warm.
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Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski is the first book in the Finding Happiness in Harmony series. The story is about Chloe and Chris.
Chloe grew up on a small town and experienced some bullying because she was different. She never really felt like she belonged in that town. She moved away for college and found met new friends Gaby & Jess who soon became lifelong friends. After college the three of them decided to live together in Texas. Gaby is the chatty outgoing girl and Jess is the sarcastic one. The girls seem to get along well and have a routine down that keeps them busy but active.
Chloe is a news reporter who also dabbles in writing fictional stories hoping someday to go back to school for literature. She meets Chris, a local high school principal, when she needed to interview him for an assignment about the local school district and all the changes they have made to the buildings and curriculum. Both Chloe and Chris seem to be interested in each other but keep the meeting professional. But soon after the meeting, Chris emails Chloe and asks her out. Is this the beginning of something great for Chloe? I’ll let to read it for yourself.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finding It All was a brilliant, well written novel including many of my favorite things including friendship, drama, romance and more. Ms. Komosinski provides us with a great plot line, incredible characters, and an over all story that draws you from the very beginning. When I first saw this cover I was immediately drawn in and couldn’t wait to read this novel. Chloe, Jess, and Gabby are all really relatable characters that I would personally love to hang out with in real life, and the way their stories play out really make it seem like they are real life people. So if your looking for an incredible new book to read then I highly recommend this one.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book hit the spot on a quiet rainy day! Its a very sweet and feel good romance that showcases the beauty of small towns, and the connections you form in them.
Chloe and Chris were very sweet and fun together. Each had that piece of the puzzle the other needed to find their way to love and happiness. Chloe who has had no experience in relationships or men is living her life day to day following her dreams of being a reporter. She has not had the best childhood and some of her experiences have been traumatic at best, but she has been able to thrive career wise When a promotion takes place she meets Chris who is apart of her next story. The moment they meet its love at first sight and an indescribable chemistry. Chris and Chloe take things slow and he proves to be a patient, sweet, and understanding man. Watching their love fall into place and both of them find that HEA was beautiful.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding It All: A Slow Burn Small Town Romance by Stacy Kimosinski is the first book in Finding Happiness in Harmony series. I thought this was a sweet story that has some truly likeable characters at the heart of it. This is a new author to me and I enjoyed the way she pieced together the whole story. Although the book was clearly focused on Chris and Chloe I enjoyed how the author gave us a glimpse into the other characters who will obviously form the rest of a series.
As the start of a a series, and a debut novel, I thought this was a great book and I am looking forward to the next one.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the Finding Happiness in Harmoney series. This book is definately a light hearted feel good read which leaves you feeling like anything is possible and that love and happiness does exist.
The characters are really well written that you can’t help being caught up in their stories.
Chloe is a young women who is enjoying her life with her friends. She has had a troubled life and has secrets she is keeping. But she now loves her life to the fullest and enjoys herself with her friends. With her work and friends she has no time for a relationship and love. Even if love exists.
Chris has his pick of women however he always seems to attract the wrong sort of woman. Frimly off the whole dating idea his world is rocked when he meets Chloe. There is something about her that makes him want to get to know her better.
As their relationship grows its beautiful to see that Chris is happy to take things at Chloe’s pace. Placing the ball in her court gives her the chance the take the relationship at a pace she is comfortable with. That for Chloe helps her start to break down her walls and allow Chris in.
Even though the main romance is between Chris and Chloe the love between Chloe and her friends Jess and Gaby. Their relationship is so open and honest that they can discuss anything. They are also amazing at empowering each other.
This books is a feel good love story which will make you smile and also fall in love with the characters and their journey.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I imagined this was going to be your classic girl meets boy, falls in love romance. It is kind, but it is sooo much more. This is more girl meets boy, drama and adventure ensue with them and friends, friendship and romance build, steam,… Such great characters and with wonderful values. Toss in a bit of steam for the hot romance readers and you have a FANTASTIC book. All sorts of plot twists and turns and adventures that you need to read. This story is calling out to you. I can’t wait to read book 2. Highly recommend you get out and read this one.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Oh my goodness. This book was just what I needed. I love just a feel good romance. I adore Chloe and Chris. Though, I do have to say my favorite part is the girl’s friendships. This story definitely just makes your heart happy. I definitely feel like every part was handled gracefully. It had just enough friendships, drama, and love that just hooks you! I am not used to slow burn romances, but with this it just worked so well. I am beyond ready to read the next books. I can’t wait!
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you’re looking for a feel-good, goose bump filled, happy and nerve-wracking slow burning love story, grab this novel and get cozy! I was itching for an easy read when I elected to pick up this book, and I really am very glad that I did. I found that I really enjoyed the way that the story is told, making sure to give you information on all the characters involved in the main story line, and teasing you with more info, which has me hoping that there will be a second novel, with even more ‘feel good vibes.’ Though I kept waiting for the second shoe to drop, likely from the books I have been reading, this story is all happiness, though does have its very relatable issues between Chloe and Chris, and the others, that arise now and again. I am very excited to read more by Stacey Komosinski, thank you for this happily-ever-after read. I will be recommending this read to others!
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve never read any work by this author, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect going into it, but I loved the cover, so I decided to pick it up and check it out. I’m glad that I did because it was a really good book. I love books about small towns because I’ve lived in one myself and know all to well how everyone knows everybody’s business. And that of course leads to all kinds of hilarious and fun stories. This was one of those reads and these “friends” that are so supportive of one another that it reminded me of the movie “Steel Magnolias”. I laughed so many times throughout this book because I could just imagine the scenes playing out in front of me. I really do hope that the author will continue this series because I would love to read more of the stories about all these characters. If you like funny, romantic, and steamy rom-coms then I highly recommend that you pick up this book.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
Finding It All is the first book in the Finding Happiness In Harmony series and debut novel for Stacey Komosinski. It is a contemporary romancey with a ‘slow burn’, in a small town setting, with friendship/s, finding love unexpectedly, and a ‘sweet’ feel.
I am such a book junkie that I get a bit of a thrill when I discover a new author (i.e.- new reading material), so I happily one-clicked a copy to explore. I love a great romance, and the synopsis for this had all the ingredients that I love- so I couldn’t wait to meet Chloe and Chris and follow their story.
The story was a little slow to get going and did lag at points through the book. I ‘liked’ it- but it didn’t ‘hook’ me the way I had really hoped for. As this is the first book in the series, and the author’s debut novel, I would be interested in reading the rest of the series to see where we go from here, and to see how Ms. Komosinski’s style develops along the way.
Thank you, Stacey Komosinski.
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet, mature romance
I really enjoyed reading this book. This is exactly what it says – slow burn, small town romance. Chloe is a well balanced, easy to relate to individual who is relatively inexperienced when it comes to romance. Chris is also a well balanced individual but is a little more experienced. The multiple POV story follows these two as they navigated their way to happiness. The best thing about the book was the lack of unnecessary angst. This book kept it real which was refreshing.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Chole is happy going through life at the moment, with a complex past she is not looking for anything to disrupt at the moment but in walks Chris and the world may just get alot better.
Chole’s past has not been the best, a tricky childhood which still haunts her but she has never really had luck in the romance world but her career has always been the beacon she has strived toward so when she gets a promotion she gets to write about topics she finds interesting, that’s when Chris crashes into her world.
Chris is a High School Principal and has had his fix of dating high maintenance woman who only really want him as a trophy, so when he is interviewed for the paper in walks the girl of his dreams. Chole is not like the other woman he has dated but once he pursues her he finds that she has baggage and history which he will need to go slow but show her he is the one for her.
This is the first book I have read by this author and as for a debut book the book showed promise. I must admit I am normally like a bit of angst within the main characters path to happiness but within this book the main characters were just really nice which is not a bad thing just sometimes did not hold my interest within the story.
I do have to say that the secondary characters where brilliant each bringing their own drama to the story and you get to see the glimpse into other books in this story, I hope. I loved the well developed story and the characters are brilliantly written. I can’t wait to read more in this series and from this author in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a very good romance story! Enjoyed it from beginning to end. This was my first Stacy Komosinski novel and was not disappointed! The story had all the elements of a romance, great main characters with backgrounds that are revealed so we understand them more. What I loved about this one was the friendships that Chloe has with Jess and Gaby. You don’t always get great friendships in romances and loved that Stacy put that into her story. Will be looking for her work in the future.
Review by @heather26
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so wholesome mixed in with a little bit of spice added to this mix. It was an absolute breath of fresh air compared to other romance novels. Reading Chris’s and Chole’s love progress from being to friends to lovers made in inner me sigh and squee with glee. This was something I ate up in high school looking for that hopeful true love. Getting to see both points of view was a wonderful take. There were some others, but it mainly focused on these two. The flow of the story was really well done. It flowed through seamlessly without any kinks to it. For a debut novel Ms Stacy did a wonderful job. I look forward to reading more from her and will add her to my watchlist of authors!
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this romance story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing skills and her use of attention to details to give the story life. The characters are full of life and emotion. They are connectable and made the story easy to read. This is a story about friendship, life and love. It is the first book of the series and what a great start to the series. Chloe has never been in a relationship before and then you have Chris who is tired of the selfish women who seem to be around him. What will happen when these two meet? Will they let themselves find love, happiness? They made great characters and made the story entertaining to read. I enjoyed watching their growth throughout the story. They made the story easy to read and I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski
4 out of 5 Stars
Wow! I don’t know where to start. There is so much to love in this book it is hard to decide what to talk about first. The fun banter between characters, the tenderness the author uses when addressing past trauma, the fun steamy scenes, the amazing sisterhood, and much more make this a heartwarming start to this series that leaves you tapping your fingers with impatience for the next chapter!!
Chloe Larson is a dedicated friend. Chloe lives with her two best friends, Gaby and Jess. Chloe is a fledgling reporter that has big hopes and dreams when it comes to her job. She has just gotten a promotion at work that is giving her more options to pursue different stories. One of these stories brings her face to face with Chris Sherman, principal of one of the local high schools.
What isn’t there to love about Chris? A dedicated educator who lives with his brother and is close to his family? From the moment Chloe walked into Chris’ office, he knew there was something special about the amazing woman that came to interview him. Chris just didn’t know how special until he started to get to know her.
This story is so much more than the budding love between Chloe and Chris. The reader gets to know Jess and Gaby, Chloe’s best friends, and gets a peek into their unbreakable sisterhood that has withstood years of trials, break ups, family drama, and all the things life can throw at them. At first it seems all too much, so many characters to learn! But, without learning how each person plays into the life of the other, the story would not be as full or rich. These three friends, and their lives, are intertwined so thoroughly that it is important to follow every thread of this enduring and heartwarming story. It makes you hope there can be a fourth pea in that pod!!
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Finding It All (Finding Happiness In Harmony Book 1) by Stacey Komosinski. This is a sweet story about 25 year old Chloe Larson who is not your typical 25 year old. Chloe has had a hard upbringing and at 25 has never had a boyfriend or been kissed. She meets Chris when she goes to interview for a job at a school and he’s the principal. Chloe’s only family is her 2 friends Gabby and Jess and Gabby’s mom who has taken over the role of mom to Chloe. When she and Chris become friends and she meets his parents they fall in love with Chloe. Chris is fed up of the selfish women who come on to him. Its all about what he can do for them and not about who he is as a person. When he meets Chloe he realizes she is different and wants to get to know her better. Will they both take down their walls and let each other in so they can see if they can make a relationship work? Read this sweet love story to find out!
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the ‘Finding Happiness in Harmony series’ and it is such a heartwarming story of best friends and first love which really gave me a feel good feeling, and I love a happy ending. Chloe Larson is twenty five and has never really been kissed let alone had a relationship as Chloe believes she’s better off with friends so she can’t get hurt. This is as a result of having had a bad childhood which was spent hiding a secret and being ridiculed. Anyway, Chloe is busy being a reporter by day and spending weekends living life to the fullest with best friends and roommates Gaby and Jess, so she has no time for romance. Meanwhile, Chris Sherman is bored of the selfish women that he seems to attract and having just got out of a relationship he is definitely not looking for love. Until, he meets Chloe and everything changes for Chris and he is determined to get to know her, but Chloe is still wary of letting anyone in. They both need to find the courage and choose love. This is a small town romance which I felt totally immersed in as the authors descriptive narrative bought both the characters and the setting to life. I felt Chloe and Chris were both likeable and relatable characters and I loved seeing how their relationship developed. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Chloe Larson is a very cute character.
Chris Sherman is a very unique male character. This a lovely writteb story however the start was extremely slow it gets it pace better towards the middle of the book. I love how it basically love at First sight which is so cute. I love how happy these two make each other and how well their inreacton with each other.
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Finding It All is the first book in the Finding Happiness In Harmony. It is a slow burn small town romance by Stacey Komosinski. I have not read any of Stacey’s work before and found out this was her debut book. It took me a while to get into the story as the beginning is slow paced. This story is written in the third person, not a bad thing, just took me a while to get into and there was not always a clear delineation of who was speaking. It is written in multiple POV’s which I love. I really enjoyed the premise of this sweet romance, but it needed something more in the way it is told. The characters are sweet and there is that sweet innocence in their relationships with men, and their friendships. I look forward to watch Stacey grow as an author.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Finding It All by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a cute story and had some good moments. I think what I had difficulty with was I could not connect with Chloe and her mindset throughout the story. I also feel like there was a lot going on at times and there were some details that weren’t essential and did not add to the plot. I also kept wondering if something was wrong about Chris. I was glad the situation in the end made it clear why the premonition thing was important and tied that loose end for me. It was overall a nice story and I enjoyed it. I would read more by the author.
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Stacey Komosinski grew up in a small Pennsylvania town strongly influenced by her mother’s passion for reading. She read her first romance novel in her early twenties and hasn’t stopped.
Stacey holds a master’s degree in molecular biology and is employed as a supply chain product leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
She makes the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania her home with her husband, Teddy, and two daughters, Madeline and Anna.
