Books by Katydid

About the book:   After a family tragedy, aspiring ballerina Amaliya Marcell is adrift. When she is forced to leave behind everything she knows, the lost young woman struggles to build a new life in an unfamiliar city. But when she meets a handsome world-class figure skater, she finds a glimmer of hope. After his sister’s unexpected retirement from figure skating, Tyler Linden is devastated to give up his shot at the US national championships. His only hope is to find a new partner, a task that proves nearly impossible—until he observes a beautiful young woman at the local ice rink. Struck by her grace and poise, Tyler takes an unthinkable risk and asks Amaliya to become his new partner. To both of their surprise, she agrees. The path to the championship won’t be easy, but Amaliya and Tyler quickly establish a solid partnership and a profound connection—both on and off the ice. However, competition at the championships is fierce, and when the time comes, they will be forced to put ...

  Ace High Lost Creek Rodeo Written by: Heather B. Moore, Rebecca Connolly, and Sophia Summers Once again three of my favorite authors have come together and written a great finale to a fantastic sports series. Ace High takes a beloved character from the rest of the series- Kellie Prosper and shows her getting her happily ever after with a stand-up guy. I love how in this story the characters have their baggage they are dealing with but they are good people to the soul. Their baggage isn't their fault and we get to see them overcome their pasts and the things out of their control while their relationship develops and they take things at their own pace.  This was such a fun read. While there are only a few repeat characters from the previous books in the series- you know that all are doing well and things are looking up for the six cowboys who find their true loves. 

  An Unlikely Pair Written by: Traci Hunter Abramson Oh my goodness! At first I was a little hesitant with this story because it is different than Traci Abramson's usual action/adventure/suspense but I couldn't be more thrilled with how good it is. This story is all romance and Traci Abramson does something right when writing. It doesn't matter if it is romance or suspense- based on the sports world or something completely different. She completely nails it.  The only thing I wish was different on this story was I would love an epilogue to see how Amaliya and Tyler end up. Do they make it to the olympics? Do they win? Does their relationship make it past the ups and downs that come with everything? This may all be address in future books as this is book one in the series. Everything else in this story was amazing. I couldn't put it down.  This story is definitely swoon-worthy. I stayed up late reading it because I couldn't wait to see what happened. It is definitely...

 Chute Boss Lost Creek Rodeo Written by: Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore, and Rebecca Connolly Chute Boss was an excellent sequel in the Lost Creek Rodeo series. With goodhearted, true gentleman/cowboy Reid Browning matching wits against war veteran and capitol hill's special interest leading lady, Eden Cooper, the sparks fly from beginning to end. These two characters have a catastrophic meeting followed by another traumatic incident before they are able to start to see each other's sides. The romance is sweet yet intense, the characters have depth and meaning and once again these three others have me wanting more from the Rodeo scene than I would have ever dreamed of.  Sophia Summers, Heather B. Moore, and Rebecca Connolly impress me in the way they work together to write these stories. There is a cohesiveness that is unexpected from a trio of authors and the style is so different from most of their other novels. This is a truly enjoyable read- getting me worked up in defen...

 Round Up Lost Creek Rodeo: Book 1 Written by: Rebecca Connolly, Sophia Summers, and Heather B. Moore These three authors have done it again with a great kick off to a new rodeo series. With cameos from Grizz and Clint from their other two series, it was so fun to see a little bit of their happily ever afters. Ryan Prosper and Talia James are both heart-broken in their own way. As an injured rodeo star who has to find a new life and a woman who lost her whole meaning for living, these two come together to heal and find a little more.  The characters have just the right amount of heartbreak while their true personalities shine through. The Broken Hearts Ranch is aptly name for those who arrive but as those who leave, it becomes what they were instead of defining their future.  I don't know how these three authors work together to write a story that flows so well, but they manage to do it and make it a fun, meaningful story at the same time.  Trigger Warning: Child los...

  The Perfect Catch Rosemont High Book 3 Written by: Britney M. Mills This sweet YA romance takes two teenagers on opposite side of the tracks and lines them up together. With a baseball, trailer  park, troublemaker on the outside on one hand and a picture perfect, college applicant star on the other, these two have a long way to go before they find their romance.' The Perfect Catch is a great installment in the Rosemont High books. Britney Mills infuses these characters with feelings that I remember from high school and wanted so desperately to break out of. The romance is perfect, especially as Dax Stratton shows his true gentle and sweet self. I wouldn't mind my future teenagers reading this romance someday. 

The Perfect Game Rosemont High Baseball: Book 2 Written by Britney M. Mills The Perfect Game is a feel-good romance. With two high -who have their own problems- one a dysfunctional family and the other, an extreme shyness that affects everyone but their friends- this story provides a great chick flick that a lot of young adults can relate to- me included. Each of us experiences our own drama and this would have given me hope for finding love and my own strength despite my mess of a life.  Both characters make their own mistakes but they find a way to work through things and find success in their passions and relationship. I wouldn't mind my own daughter reading this book someday with some conversations about how a relationship shouldn't make or break your whole world. 

The Belltown Six Pack Hitching the Pitcher, Falling for Centerfield, Charming the Shortstop, Snatching the Catcher, Flirting with First, Kissing on Third Written by: Sophia Summers, Rebecca Connolly, Heather B. Moore I couldn't just write one review for this batch of books. These three authors wrote an impressive group of stories. As soon as I finished one, I started the next until I had finished all of them. The story line from one to the next is consistent with a great bond between these six guys. Each of the heroines are as different as could be. Most stories written by more than author have difficulties maintaining a cohesive feeling but these three had no issues.  With a group of baseball stars who made history by being drafted out of the same college team the same year, every single star is in a different state but the bond they forged as teammates stays strong. Each player has his own unique demons to battle and things to work past but the ladies in their lives make...