Books by Katydid

Thank you for visiting my blog! Some of these I have received complimentary from publishers, publicists, or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Other books I have purchased myself (or borrowed through a friend or library). All of my reviews are honest representations of my opinions. I hope it helps you find a great new book to read!

 How to Kiss Your Enemy Written by: Jenny Proctor Oh my goodness this story was adorable! I love the enemies to lover trope and this one had all the makings of it. Mix in a little introspection and growth for the characters and this story brought all the feelings. I knew where Tatum Elliot was coming from and felt a strong connection to her character development throughout the story. This book made me smile from the chemistry between the characters and seeing all the old characters come back. I bet I will find myself re-reading this story soon!

Beauty Reborn  Written by: Elizabeth Lowfarm Beauty Reborn is a fairytale retelling full of self discovery, healing and self-examination. Beauty goes through some tragic things and in her journey to heal herself she saves the Beast as well. This book went quite a bit deeper than I was expecting. It deals with some intense topics and is not meant for the faint-hearted. That being said, it is written very well. The character development is spot on and the redeeming arc is so satisfying at the end.

 Covert Ops Written by: Traci Hunter Abramson Teaser: “ Sienna and Craig’s wedding is just around the corner—but with a looming terrorist threat, the quest to make it down the aisle has just turned into a battle to survive.”   Review: I was so excited to read this book. Traci Hunter Abramson set up such a great premise to this story with all of the Saint Squad novels leading up to this one. With Sienna and Craig's wedding along with all of the political hoopla going on, this story does not rest. Traci writes such great suspense! I was left wondering throughout the story whether they they were going to get their happily ever after! There was romance, suspense, and the amazing Saint Squad. Any story with the Saint Squad is full of laughter and adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning to end. 

Wyoming Wild A Proper Romance Western Written by: Sarah M. Eden  Wyoming Wild took me for a ride in the wild west. Sarah Eden's storytelling was so vivid it left me dreaming about shoot-outs and heists after finishing the book. Marshall Hawks has met his match with Liesl. She is quite the firecracker. From start to finish this story kept the adventure going until the guns stopped blazing. With a crooked set of law men set in a tiny town in the corners of Wyoming and some feisty characters, this story has everything a western should have. Sarah Eden's regencies drew me to her as an author but man these wild west stories bring her writing to a whole new level. 

 World's Collide Dream's Edge Series Written by: Traci Hunter Abramson Worlds Collide took me on a whirlwind of an adventure. I loved reading more about Tyler and Amaliya's relationship and their progress in the world of ice skating. Their experiences with the KGB and the Russian skating world kept me on edge. Traci Hunter Abramson does a fantastic job of pulling in the reader and diving deep into the world of whatever sport she writes to make it feel like they are a part of it as well. 

 Merritt and Her Childhood Crush Written by: Emma St. Clair and Jenny Proctor This romance was a cute story that brought a couple together from the past. Both characters had their growing periods and baggage but they were able to work through it and work past their struggles together which made it so sweet to see.

 The Danger with Diamonds A Falcon Point Suspense Written by: Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey It's finally here! The sequel to The Heirs of Falcon Point was another fantastic story by some great authors. These two authors know how to write together. I couldn't tell this story was written by one more than one person and if I had to guess as to who wrote which part- I am sure I would fail. It definitely had the feel of one of Traci Abramson's CIA books with intrigue, suspense, and some surprise characters. I love this series. The Heirs to Falcon Point was a better book but this one stands right up there with it. 

  The Holly and the Ivy A Christmas Romance Collection Written by: Sarah M. Eden, Anneka Walker, Dana LeCheminant, and Ester Hatch If you have ever wanted insights into the childhood of the Adam, the infamous Duke of Kielder- this story is perfect! With the appearances of his pseudo-parents, Lucas and Julia Jonquil this book has so many of my favorites characters inside. The depth that I see from Adam and the insights into his childhood are almost heart-breaking but also full of hope as I discovered where many of his philosophies as a duke come from. This is all without discussing the actual main characters of the story- his nursemaid and the gardener who are both very sweet. I had such fun reading this part of the anthology and learning more about the characters that we have seen so little of in Sarah Eden's books.  All of the stories in this collection are fantastic! I enjoyed reading every single one of them- each of them as unique as the authors that write them. They will ...

 Landin' in Trouble Creekville Kisses Too Written by: Brittany Larsen This book was nothing like I expected. While the cover lends to the idea of a light-hearted romcom it had a lot more depth and went through a lot of character progression and emotional issues. I hated Landon to start with. He was so oblivious but Brittany Larsen was able to have his character progress realistically in a way that helped him become a guy who was worthy of Brynn Foster. I loved how Brittany Larsen was able to showcase eating disorders in Brynn. It can be such a delicate topic and Brittany takes it and goes raw- and pulls the real difficulty that a person can have dealing with them. That a person is constantly in recovery and never truly healed while still being able to become a better person. Mixed in with that all was some light-hearted fun romantic moments. Overall was good read with some depth. 

 The Bad Boy Theory Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Elodia Strain Elodia Strain kept me guessing in this new Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy. With a fun and quirky heroine who meets her match with two very different potential beaus- I became invested in rooting for my favorite. Essie Sanchez is such a unique and lovable character. The way she interacts with those around her and the secret seven just make this story sing. Those secret seven are hilarious and it is fun to see some conflict between those that live in the retirement community. They are a fun way to unite all of the books in this series. I can't wait to see what comes next.

 The Bachelor and the Bride The Dread Penny Society Book 4 Written by: Sarah M. Eden Oh my goodness gracious! If you haven't had the chance to read any of the Dread Penny Society books, I suggest you start now because this one tops them all. There are so many spoilers and reveals that I can't share because it would ruin it for you but man this one is soo good. Sarah Eden has me sitting on the edge of my seat wanting to read faster but at the same time wanting it go by slow so I can savor it better. Dr. Barnabus Milligan is such a good-hearted guy- I mean all of the Dread Penny Society men are and Gemma is such a plucky, happy girl that you want them to figure things out to find their happily ever after. But there is soo much in their way- danger both of the heart and a physical nature. I can't say anymore otherwise I worry I will spoil it. I recommend making sure you have the time to read it all because I guarantee you won't want to set it down!

  Sinister Secrets Three Suspense Novellas Written by: Traci Hunter Abramson, Clair M. Poulson, and Paige Edwards While these three authors are so unique in writing style- they are all fantastic storytellers. Each story is different but all have suspense that starts right from the beginning and drew me in. From Traci Abramson's with a teenage girl running for her life to Paige Edwards's where there is FBI and DEA all involved. Each of these authors make it possible for you to jump into the story and see a little snapshot into the lives of these characters. The intrigue, adventure, and love-familial or romantic-makes this set of stories sing. 

 Bright as the Dawn A Bright Harbor novel Written by: Holly Stevenson This new novel continues the story of the women of Bright Harbor. With a back and forth perspective between Ivy and Abbie it took me a little bit to get into it and remember the characters from the first in the novel so definitely go back and read that one if you haven't already. This book has some in-depth character growth and development. Both Abbie and Ivy have things to discover about themselves and what they want in life. 

 The Contract Brides of Beaufort: Book 5 Written by: Jess Mastorakos If you love the movies My Big Fat Greek Wedding or The Proposal- this is a story for you! The best of both of these movies is put into this one book with a big Greek family and a marriage of convenience turned real. Both of these characters have similarities in their back stories but the way they are affected and the way their families interact was so very different. Zoe and Chase are such passionate characters and I loved reading about their chemistry. Their progression from a friendship relationship to a romantic relationship felt real and authentic. I really enjoyed that. 

 Eloise and the Grump Next Door Oakley Island Romcoms Book 1 Written by: Emma St. Clair and Jenny Proctor If you aren't one for age gaps then this book is not for you. If it is something that you don't mind- then the quirky comedy inside will leave you smiling and swooning as these two characters find their way to loving each other. I love the idea of a conniving grandmother leaving a will that pushes some life changes on a character. As Lo comes back to the island she has such great transformation. This story is seamless. Despite being written by two authors- I would not be able to tell who wrote which part unless someone were to sit down and tell me. This was definitely a fun read. 

  Home on the Harbor Cliffside Point: Book 4 Written by: Ellen Joy The fourth book in this series has all of the characters come back with big appearances. While this may hold Harper's love story, it also holds the love story of the whole family (blood and chosen)- the love story of how these characters found each other and rely on each other. While the romance is sweet, the greater meaning comes from how these women are light to each other and can rely on each other. Reading about their struggles and will to survive makes me want to reach out to those around me so they know I have their backs and love them.  Overall- I wish I could have seen more of Harper's love story. There is so much to her back story and understanding who she is as a person that I felt a little gypped on seeing her happily ever after. To seeing the characters fall in love after they came around to enjoying each other's company. Maybe we will see more of that in the next book!

  Battling Ben Love in Little River: Book 7 Written by: Ranee S. Clark The magic of Little River hit again in this story with enemies to lovers and hidden identities. Ranee Clark managed to incorporate several tropes into this story in a fun and engaging way. It was so fun reading about how these characters were each other's unexpected romantic interests. This story was so good at having conflict with the characters actually talking to each other and dealing with things in a mature manner. That along with reading about characters from the previous books made it just a sweet romantic read. 

   Secret Undercover Jamaica Vacation Secret Undercover Billinaire Collection Written by: Taylor Hart This billionaire story that is a part of this 7 book collection is full of all things billionaire, romance, and light-hearted reading. From heart-breaks to happenstance meetings and an undercover billionaire living out his best life on the beautiful island of Jamaica- Taylor Hart has created a fun story that fits right in with the rest of these secret billionaire stories. 

 Guard Me Written by: M.C. Frank This short story by M.C. Frank packs a punch full of passion and intrigue. There is so much intensity that happens in this book that at times it feels hard to follow. Frank does do a good job of keeping everything under wraps. I was left guessing all throughout and I am very intrigued to read the sequel.