While I did enjoy the overall romance of the two main characters, Teagan and Tenley, I just felt completely underwhelmed by entire story. It was good, but I couldn’t engage in the story as I normally do. I read this because Hawaii during Christmas sounds amazing, but where was the Christmas at in this book? They may state it a few times but we don’t get a strong holiday feel if this is what you are looking for. Also the random chapters of the supporting characters threw me off and further lost my interest in the main romance blooming between Teagan and Tenley. I like the differing chapter perspectives normally, but we were given only a chapter per sub character and these chapters didn’t add much to the story. The best part of this book was the character of Teagan. He is simply a lovely person and I admire anyone who has that level of kindness.
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 Rollins2022-12-06 09:47:392022-12-08 14:39:53Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Bethany Rollins
This is an entertaining book! I was hooked right away by the humor and the witty playful banter between the two characters. Tenley and Teagen have very opposite opinions when it comes to love. They both have podcasts on the subject. When Teagen inadvertently invites Tenley on a romantic retreat in Hawaii, things don’t go as planned for either one of them. Their story is fun and entertaining, and the author tells a wonderful story. While the story is centered around the Christmas holiday, I recommend it for anytime of the year!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Diane Sennetthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDiane Sennett2022-12-05 17:17:402022-12-08 14:32:58Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Diane Sennett
What a fun contemporary romance read that I so enjoyed and I already highly recommend this book!
Tenley and Teagan….Teagan and Tenley…..can I saw these too were truly a match and the banter back and forth….oh my goodness. Tenley is a sharpshooter, pod cast for giving advise on “practical” relationships and really does not believe in love. Teagan is classified as the “love guru” and truly believe is love so whole hardheartedly….challenges Tenley to spend just one week at a beautiful Hawaiian resort of Kamana Wanalaya….the catch..its couples week..and Tenley only finds out upon arrival….and then getting with other couples at a dinner table…oh my gosh!! The fun, angst, banter…and that is just getting started.
I loved this story so much. It has fantastic characters and their development over the storyline, the hot sizzle between Teagan and Tenley and just overall fun. This author is new to me and I so excited to see what I can read next from this talented author!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-12-04 20:02:052022-12-08 14:36:28Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
I absolutely adored this story and finished it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down! I loved that our female protagonist Tenley is the practical one in regards to love and Teagan our male protagonist is the Love Guru, who advocates for love. My favorite part of this story is that while also being hilarious, it is such a sweet tale. I loved the characters growth and development. I also enjoyed that we got to see view points from not only our main characters, but from the other characters in the story. I haven’t read the author’s other works, but I definitely am going to have to, so I can get to know the secondary characters better! This is definitely a fantastic book for lovers of romantic comedies.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2022-12-04 19:06:092022-12-08 14:22:18Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
I knew just from the title that I was going to love this book and it definitely didn’t disappoint me. I laughed so hard from the first line. Absolutely fun contemporary romance. what a great way to start my holiday season. wonderful characters, hilarious banter, you really can’t ask for more. This book was perfect.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2022-12-03 16:26:232022-12-08 14:27:56Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Toni Sellers
Perfect! I hate this book, as in why am I not falling in love at a Hawaiian resort right now? Based on the synopsis I could figure that Teagan and Tinley are going to end up together, but watching them figure out their love and having fun on the island is sweet. It was nice to see Tinley come into her own, and make realizations she didn’t think she would ever see. I knew there was going to be some sort of drama, and even when I expected it, and it did come, my heart was still broken for this sweet couple. I love that they both made friends with the other couples staying at the resort and that carried over into their everyday lives after the week long vacation was over. I would be really interested to read about their love connections, especially Jacoby and Jenna, that one seems like a fun ride.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2022-12-03 11:35:372022-12-03 11:35:37Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Carrie Reed
Kamana Wanalaya is very easy and fun to read. The characters in the story compliment each other which makes the story a lot more interesting and makes you want to keep reading nonstop. I love how the author incorporates the other couples in the book into the story, it’s not just about the main characters. Also, there are a few hilarious scenes that you can picture in your mind happening that the reader can’t help but laugh out loud.
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
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
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
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
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-11-21 13:45:462022-11-25 11:37:04Kamana Wanalaya by Susan Renee – Review by Jules Herbert
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.
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