Books by Katydid

 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.

  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. 

 The Fake Date Brides of Beaufort Book 4 Written by: Jess Mastorakos Here's another sweet romance from Jess Mastorakos. This fake relationship went from high anxiety and convenience to swoony true love. These two have been eyeing each other for so long and it was so satisfying to see them finally have their turn at true love. In addition- so many characters from this and Mastorakos's Hawaii series returned. This story really shows how two people can compliment each other well with their own quirks and different personalities. 

  A Summer Mismatch Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Kaylee Baldwin This story was hilarious. I was laughing all throughout which then had me reading different snippets to my husband so he could enjoy them as well. Everything from troublesome texting grandpas to awkward situations caused by elementary school children- this was such a fun story to read start to finish. Kaylee Baldwin has just gone up to the top of my favorite authors in this Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series. 

  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  

 Sea View Cottage Cliffside Point Book 2 Written by: Ellen Joy Ellen Joy has created a masterpiece in this sequel. Every single character had me emotionally invested in seeing what happened next. We finally get to meet Evelyn's second daughter, Samantha, and we find out what happened with Renee. I loved seeing all the characters come back-from Wanda and Renee to Charlie and Harper. The emotions are real and vivid. The imagery is gorgeous. The whole story from beginning to end had me immersed in the world of Cliffside Point.

  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. 

 Sun-Kissed Second Chances Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Maria Hoagland This sweet romance with appearances from the Secret Seven was such an entertaining read. With characters with a past, this one picks them up and takes them on an enchanting journey in a beautiful place. The way Maria Hoagland illustrated the town of Diamond Cove made me want to go visit there. The only thing I wished would happen was Harry bringing his wife into the Secret Seven fold. Other than that, their not so inconspicuous shenanigans strike again and make for an entertaining read. 

 Grey's Sky The Harvest Ranch Romance Series Book 22 Written by: Stephanie Fowers While this new romance just came out and it has all the makings of a second chance for romance- it also has all sorts of intrigue and suspense. It is so satisfying to see Sky and Grey to find love through everything else, this is more than just a love story. I definitely recommend reading the other books in the Harvest Ranch Romance series before taking this one on as it will give you the background you need to understand everything going on. 

 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

  The Secret Seven Diamond Cove Romantic Comedy Series Written by: Lucy McConnell and Ellie Thornton The Secret Seven sets up what seems like a fantastic new series. These seven senior citizens are a hilarious group and I am excited to see what these authors come up with next. With so many misteps and misunderstandings- I can only imagine what blunders will come next. That is in addition to the successful matchmaking attempts. Ellie Thornton and Lucy McConnell write such great romances as shown with this story and the rest of this series is sure to follow.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Seven-Lucy-McConnell-ebook/dp/B09SR7D9VK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23TDHSMUQD7EE&keywords=the+secret+seven&qid=1647295097&sprefix=the+secret+seven%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-3

 The Planner Brides of Beaufort Series Written by: Jess Mastorakos This sweet romance was such a heart-warming read. With a good guy marine who had a dark childhood finding his happily ever after with the down-to-earth girl next door I loved it. Jess Mastorakos crafted such great character progression for Will. His love for the family next door and how wholesome he is the entire story has me rooting for him. These characters are so sweet and the ending is so rewarding after the build-up and everything they go through. I loved reading this story.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FJ69214?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_1&storeType=ebooks&qid=1644729887&sr=8-2

 Dizzy in Love Creekville Romance Series Written by: Brittany Larsen Dizzy in Love is such a light-hearted romance. While dealing with heavy topics such as divorce and (slight spoiler alert) miscarriage, Brittany Larsen brings in light-hearted scenes such as a little graffiti depicting a jerk. I love every moment of Izzy's awkward moments mixed with Jayden's more steady personality. These characters balance each other out so well without one overwhelming the other. This story really is such a sweet romantic comedy with so many moments of coming to know one's self. Izzy has so much character progression that I can relate to- but with her own spin on it. Brittany Larsen created such a fun book to read.  Purchase on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N2YDBWW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3

  Snowed in at Silver Mountain  Snowed In for Christmas Clean Romance Series Written by: Stephanie Fowers Snowed In At Silver Mountain was quite the story. With strong Christian messages and a story of forgiveness mixed into an intense survival story, Stephanie Fowers wrote an intense book. The characters have hidden depths- both good and bad. It took a while to figure out who is good and bad Stephanie Fowers hides it quite well. The love story was so sweet with a redemption alongside it. Purchased on:  https://www.amazon.com/Snowed-Silver-Mountain-Stephanie-Fowers-ebook/dp/B09CWLBQCT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DLKQR1UQ73EN&keywords=snowed+in+at+silver+mountain&qid=1644609083&sprefix=snowed+in+at+silver+mountai%2Caps%2C290&sr=8-1