Books by Katydid

 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!

 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.

 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. 

Look Again Written by: Becca Wilhite  Look Again was such a sweet romance. With two private school teachers trying to find the balance of starting a new school year and the fledgling feelings that are arising- this book has all the makings of an enemies to lovers romance with funny moments and lots of back and forth. Becca Wilhite made this such an enjoyable read. I couldn't wait to see how their feud settled. This fun romantic comedy had so many great moments. 

 Sugar Beach Sunsets Cliffside Point Book 3 Written by: Ellen Joy Sugar Beach Sunsets has so many exciting moments from all the different characters that we have come back from the previous books in the series. Samantha gets to find her happily ever after while mixed in with the drama of family. She gets so lost but is able to overcome her insecurities with her career along with the people from her past. Ellen Joy brings the past books to bulk this one up. Those are definitely must-reads before this one. Samantha could have used a little more limelight as this is her book but it is still as a really nice read. 

  How to Kiss Your Best Friend How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother: Book 1 Written by: Jenny Proctor This sweet romantic comedy was such a fun read! I loved seeing characters from Jenny Proctor's book Love Off-Limits come back into play. This new series will be so fun from this book with Brody and his best friend that has come back to town to his brothers- especially the sullen Perry. Kate has such character growth throughout the whole story. From a wild wandering spirit to realizing that maybe she is missing something. The chemistry is golden and humorous. I can't wait to see what Jenny Proctor comes up with next in the next books in this series. Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1TPRHMF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0  

 Maybe I will Written by: Melanie Jacobson This sweet romance was sooo good. I was hooked from the start and I did not want to put it down. The characters have such growth from when we see them in So Not My Thing. This book was on fire with chemistry while staying in the limits of making out. Dylan and Chloe are such a great match and it was so good to see them get their happily ever after. Melanie Jacobson set up their relationship so well from hating each other to falling in love to the fight that we could see coming from a mile away. While I wanted to shake them at points- everything made sense. These aren't dumb characters who make dumb mistakes. They feel like real people who have good reasons for the things they do. From start to finish- A+ story writing. 

  Flirting with My Billionaire Boss A part of the Fall Into Love Collection Written by: Cindy Ray Hale This sweet romance is part of the Flirting with My Billionaire Boss collection. The heroine gets her second chance for love after a disaster the first time. It was nice that there was not much drama from the previous relationship despite there being the potential for a lot. The romance grew and it was short and sweet. 

 The Bridesmaid Brides of Beaufort Book 3 Written by: Jess Mastorakos This bridesmaid times seven has wondered if she would ever get her happily ever after- especially after the man she loved disappeared without any sort of explanation for three years. When he comes back into town she is ready to spit nails and the fiery moment that happens when she does makes for an entertaining scene. Somehow, Jess manages to have so many of those emotion packed moments all throughout the book. Fear, joy, anger, love- all of them in there and it makes this story so easy to read. Rather than everything being like he never left- Jess makes it real and shows the raw vulnerability that would come from such a situation. These characters were so fun to read about and seeing the main characters from the other books in this series return made me smile and enjoy the story even more.  

 Kissing in the Deep End Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Erica Penrod This cute new romance was such a fun read. The meddling secret seven seniors are at it again with their not so inconspicuous ways. They add humor to the whole story while Erica Penrod adds in some reality that could come from being on the world stage as an Olympic diver. The mix of the comedy and the seriousness of Nora's anxiety makes this story work so well. I enjoyed watching the romance happen underneath her own eyes and seeing how her personality take this story to its unique level.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Deep-End-Erica-Penrod-ebook/dp/B09QY7J2ZJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GB4HR3H2OE5R&keywords=kissing+in+the+deep+end&qid=1650773132&sprefix=kissing+in+the+deep+e%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-1

Beach Home Beginnings Cliffside Point Series: Book 1 Written by: Ellen Joy Beach Home Beginnings is the start of a new great series. Evelyn Rose is not a spring chicken anymore. She lived a good life with a great husband. This story doesn't start at the beginning of her adulthood- instead it takes this woman who has experience and shows her coming to terms with her past and finding a new reason to live. This story is refreshing in that there isn't a lot of drama. Yes there is relationship issues and coming to new realizations but the immaturity from young love isn't there. That makes a big difference in helping this story stand out. Young romances wouldn't be the same but this one is about beginnings at a later point in life and it resonated well with me. 

 Landing on Love Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Holly Stevenson A new Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy just came out and the secret seven matchmakers are at it again! While Walt may have been great at maneuver in the navy- in the matters of love his efforts at subtle maneuvering fail. It is hilarious reading about how these retired citizens finagle their relatives into finding love. Holly Stevenson is an expert at writing light-hearted romantic comedies. These are entertaining and make me smile every time I finish one.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09QY5YVW9?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_1&storeType=ebooks&qid=1648851755&sr=8-1

  Not on the Agenda Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Lucy McConnell I just finished this romantic comedy and it was gold! The awkward unbalanced of Elizabeth Mabel Matthews vs the coordinated and surfer personality of Chad Huntington makes for an opposites attract type romance. While their businesses are very different- they are both dedicated owners and will do what they can to have them succeed. I loved this contrast. There was the perfect amount of similarities which made this relationship seem like it has the potential for success while keeping enough different that there is still intrigue.  Lucy McConnell added the secret seven in which ramped up the comedy. The conniving of their schemes and the determination of each of these retirees made me smile the whole way through.  Purchase on Amazon:   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09QZ996VM?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_2&storeType=ebooks

Practically Perfect Good Girls Don't Come Last Written by: Jennifer Youngblood Practically Perfect by Jennifer Youngblood is such a fun second chance romance. Penelope gets the chance to be true to herself after trying to force herself into the mold for her jerk of an ex and ex-in-laws. I loved seeing her character progression throughout the story. How she learns to stand up for herself. This is definitely a great story for anyone going through a divorce or separation in relationships. It is so hard on her but she makes it through. Jennifer Youngblood has some witty moments but most of all she creates scenes where you shout yes woman! You go girl. Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Practically-Perfect-Sweet-Romcom-Novel-ebook/dp/B0973RBS73/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31GVAB3WXNEPE&keywords=practically+perfect&qid=1645848388&sprefix=practically+perfec%2Caps%2C332&sr=8-1

 Matched with Her Runaway Groom Written by: Britney M. Mills This sweet romance by Britney Mills was such a fun read. With a break-up bucket list and so many awkward interactions between this couple who had broken up long ago- there was so many moments that made me smile and say you go girl! The wit and the girl power in this book made me want to be friends with Rachelle and her group while hitting Landon upside the head a time or two. The characters felt real. I love the romantic comedy genre and this one just adds to it.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09RF8SPTX/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

  Love in Bloom A Sweet Romantic Comedy Written by: Jenny Proctor This enemies to lovers romance has so many sweet and comedic moments. I love how Jenny Proctor weaves humor throughout the story. Humor that both the characters can enjoy. With some steamy moments (nothing in your face)- the romance was spicy and I loved reading them. These characters have some great depth and this comedy was so fun while the setting was fantastic! Jenny Proctor can create such a beautiful vision of where the characters are walking day to day. It just adds to the greatness of the book.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Love-Bloom-Sweet-Romantic-Comedy-ebook/dp/B09JRDNJBF/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=love+in+bloom&qid=1645659370&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFSNDlPU0RJOENUM1gmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwNjg4MTczVEo4UlQxT0Q4Vkg2JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTczODMzNFZYN01XNEUxOU9KJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==