Title: Taking You

Author: Jessie Evans

Series: Always A Bridesmaid

Published by: Self Taught Ninja

Date published: Dec. 11, 2013

Genres: Contemporary

Book Length: 84 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Lark, Mason, Aria, Nash, Melody & Nick + Nana!

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“Taking You lets us get a glimpse into the lives of all of our favorite characters from the Always a Bridesmaid series. I absolutely died laughing over the addition of Nana’s voice in this book!” ~Becca

A Summerville Novella
Always a Bridesmaid Book 5

Weddings, engagements, and babies, oh my…

It’s the eve of Lark and Mason’s wedding, and Lark has a secret she’s been hiding from everyone, even her husband-to-be. Melody and Nick make a choice that will change their lives, and Aria and Nash learn that sometimes love doesn’t go according to plan.

Join all your favorite characters as well as a new, surprise couple, in the heart-warming conclusion to the “Always a Bridesmaid” series.

Perfection til the end!

Taking You lets us get a glimpse into the lives of all of our favorite characters from the Always a Bridesmaid series. I absolutely died laughing over the addition of Nana’s voice in this book! Oh my gosh…she is just insanely awesome! I thought it gave the book a really awesome and unexpected twist

I was so very happy to get to hear from everyone that I have come to love in this series and learn about the exciting things that are going on in their lives. For such a short story this book is totally packed with romance, laughter, surprises and love!

We get to see how everyone’s HEA is working out and get a glimpse into what may be coming in their futures. I think the only thing I didn’t like about this book is that it is supposed to be the last one in the series…that is so totally not cool! Come on Jessie…you know you want to write some more about these guys! I know Fire and Icing touches on them as well…but after reading those books I’m still dying for more!

Both the Fire and Icing series as well as all of the books in the Always a Bridesmaid series are extremely high on my recommended list! These books are all amazingly quick and definitely awesome reads that you will not want to miss out on!

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jessie Evans, gave up a career as an international woman of mystery to write the sexy, contemporary romances she loves to read.

She’s married to the man of her dreams, and together they’re raising a few adorable, mischievous children in a cottage in the jungle. She grew up in rural Arkansas, spending summers running wild, being chewed by chiggers, and now appreciates her home in a chigger-free part of the world even more.

When she’s not writing, Jessie enjoys playing her dulcimer (badly), sewing the worlds ugliest quilts to give to her friends, going for bike rides with her house full of boys, and drifting in and out on the waves, feeling thankful for sun, surf, and lovely people to share them with.

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Have you ever been so addicted to a series that you cried when it ended?

Title: Catching You

Author: Jessie Evans

Series: Always A Bridesmaid

Published by: Self Taught Ninja

Date published: Dec. 10, 2013

Genres: Contemporary

Book Length: 50 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: John & Kitty

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“Catching You is short and sweet with a romance to die for! I spent pretty much this entire book with a huge grin on my face and a smile in my heart. I highly recommend not only this book but the entire series!” ~Becca

A Summerville Short Story
Always a Bridesmaid Book 4

A bad case of the love bug…

John O’Grady has been making a reputation for himself as a player since returning to Summerville. The former geek turned sexy tattoo artist has been loving the single life, bringing home a new girl every weekend. That is, until he meets Kitty, and catches a bad case of the love bug. Too bad Kitty seems to be immune to his infamous charm…

Kitty Nance is convinced she’s cursed. It’s been over a year since she’s made it past date three with a guy, and she’s begun to think she’ll never meet Mr. Right Now, let alone Mr. Right. Jonn O’Grady seems like a great guy, but she’s not going to risk her heart until he’s proved he’s ready for more than a fling.

John agrees to three tests, and the couple set out on a day of adventure to see if they’re mismatched or meant to be.

I really enjoyed Catching You. John and Kitty are both super characters that kept me begging for more. I’m not typically a huge fan of novellas…I just feel that things are rushed and not nearly as much fun. I am always left with that feeling that something is missing…

However, Jessie Evans has a way of writing novellas that makes me forget that the book is short. Things are far from rushed and so well developed and detailed that there is nothing left for me to question…that is unless there is supposed to be a cliffie at the end.

Jessie’s writing style is so addictive that I am already drooling for the next book before I finish the one I’m reading. I keep finding myself trying to figure out who gets a story next. Which characters that met do I get to hear from! It’s exciting and I love it! I am definitely an official Jessie Evan’s junkie!

Catching You is short and sweet with a romance to die for! I spent pretty much this entire book with a huge grin on my face and a smile in my heart. I highly recommend not only this book but the entire series!

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jessie Evans, gave up a career as an international woman of mystery to write the sexy, contemporary romances she loves to read.

She’s married to the man of her dreams, and together they’re raising a few adorable, mischievous children in a cottage in the jungle. She grew up in rural Arkansas, spending summers running wild, being chewed by chiggers, and now appreciates her home in a chigger-free part of the world even more.

When she’s not writing, Jessie enjoys playing her dulcimer (badly), sewing the worlds ugliest quilts to give to her friends, going for bike rides with her house full of boys, and drifting in and out on the waves, feeling thankful for sun, surf, and lovely people to share them with.

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What are your thoughts towards novellas? Love ’em or hate ’em?

Title: Always a Bridesmaid Boxed Set

Author: Jessie Evans

Series: Always A Bridesmaid

Published by: Self Taught Ninja

Date published: Dec. 17, 2013

Genres: Contemporary

Book Length: 464 pages

Steam Rating: Steamy

Main Characters: Lark, Mason, Aria, Nash, Melody & Nick

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“I am in love! I cannot wait to read more of this series! The only bad part about it is that there are only two more books!” ~Becca

This ebook contains three full-length novels:

*Betting on You (Always a Bridesmaid 1)

*Keeping You (Always a Bridesmaid 2)

*Wild for You (Always a Bridesmaid 3)

-BETTING ON YOU:

He’d always bet on her, always…

Lark March is over Mason Stewart, so over him she’s practically forgotten the cruel way he ended things four years ago. At least that’s what she’s told her sisters… But when Mason shows up at her best friend’s wedding, talking sweet and looking even sweeter, Lark can’t deny the man still gets to her in a major way.

-KEEPING YOU:

A marriage of insanity…

Aria March and Nash Geary’s first summer fling ended badly, very badly, and they haven’t spoken a civil word to each other since they were teens.

Twelve years later, Aria is back in Summerville, fighting for custody of her little girl, and it sure wouldn’t hurt her case to be in a committed relationship. Fresh from a nasty breakup, Nash will do anything to one-up Rachael, the woman who broke his heart a few months ago, even agree to a marriage of inconvenience to Aria March.

-WILD FOR YOU:

This good girl’s about to go wild…

Melody March has always been the sweet little sister everyone could count on, but lately she’s longed to let her hair down and try something new. She tells herself it has nothing to do with bad boy, Nick Geary, or the steamy kiss they shared a month ago, but she can’t deny the sexy, tattoo artist has gotten under her skin. She’s determined to show him she’s got what it takes to enjoy a walk on the wild side.

Fans of Bella Andre, Kristan Higgins, and Susan Mallery will love the Summerville romance series, stories featuring sassy Southern women and the alpha males who love them.

It’s official…I am a Jessie Evans addict with a serious one-click problem!!

No, really…someone needs to save my bank account from her books!! I was lucky enough to get a few in exchange for a honest review and I swear it just made my addiction worse!! I have been stuck in bed sick for two days..and in that time I have read 10 books by Jessie!

This boxed set contains books 1-3 of the Always a Bridesmaid series and I can say that without a doubt I am hooked on the people of Summerville and am absolutely thrilled that the Fire and Icing series takes place in the same town!

So let’s talk books a bit…

Betting on You (Always a Bridesmaid 1)

Lark and Mason’s story is sweet and deliciously detailed. This is an amazing second chance romance that had me hooked from page one. The characters are well developed, including the ‘background’ characters. As readers, we learn so much so fast it could easily be overwhelming. However, somehow Jessie manages to make it easy to take in. The romance flows realistically and keeps you on your toes. I am in awe of Jessie’s writing style and thoroughly enjoying this series.

Keeping You (Always a Bridesmaid 2)

I think that Aria and Nash’s romance is by far my favorite in the series. I adore the angst and enemies turned lovers story. Again, the characters are extremely well developed and so real that I swear I could roll into Summerville and meet them if I tried! The romance is fast, fun and intense and yet flows beautifully. The deeper into the lives of the people of Summerville I get the more I want!

Wild for You (Always a Bridesmaid 3)

Oh gosh…Nick and Melody’s story was just awesome! I still think Aria and Nash are my fave, but these two aren’t far behind! I mean come on, who doesn’t enjoy a little girl next door with a bad boy? While those two descriptions seem accurate at first, as we get further into their story it is easy to see that both Nick and Melody are both so much more than what they seem. Watching as their relationship grows and they figure out who they truly are while bringing out the best in one another is just priceless. Such a sweet story!

Overall thoughts…

Oh my gosh! I am in love! I cannot wait to read more of the Always a Bridesmaid series! The only bad part about it is that there are only two more books! I’m going to be soooo sad when I’m done But hey…at least I get to read the Fire and Icing books next!

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jessie Evans, gave up a career as an international woman of mystery to write the sexy, contemporary romances she loves to read.

She’s married to the man of her dreams, and together they’re raising a few adorable, mischievous children in a cottage in the jungle. She grew up in rural Arkansas, spending summers running wild, being chewed by chiggers, and now appreciates her home in a chigger-free part of the world even more.

When she’s not writing, Jessie enjoys playing her dulcimer (badly), sewing the worlds ugliest quilts to give to her friends, going for bike rides with her house full of boys, and drifting in and out on the waves, feeling thankful for sun, surf, and lovely people to share them with.

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Which do you like best: Second Chance Romance, Enemies Turned Lovers or Girl Next Door & Bad Boy?