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Friday, January 27, 2017

STAYING FOR GOOD (MOST LIKELY TO #2)

STAYING FOR GOOD

Most Likely Series, Book Two

Montlake Romance, Contemporary

January 24, 2017, First Edition

Paperback & Kindle

Zoe Brown may have been voted Most Likely to Never Leave River Bend, but the paper-thin walls and suffocating air of her family’s double-wide trailer were not what she wanted for her life. Other than BFFs Melanie and Jo, the only thing that kept Zoe sane during high school was her boyfriend, Luke.

She didn’t just leave, she escaped—turning her back on the shame of her black-sheep siblings and imprisoned dad. Now a celebrity chef in Dallas, she can afford all the things she never could have growing up. But when she returns to rustic, ruggedly beautiful River Bend, Zoe has to face all that she abandoned—including Luke.

While Luke was a refuge for Zoe in the past, he knows they inhabit totally different worlds now. Anchored by his parents and his job as a mechanic in his father’s shop, Luke never felt the urge to leave River Bend—until Zoe’s return.

But when the two rekindle their old flame, Zoe is forced to make the hardest decision of her life: remain in River Bend and confront her past before it destroys her, or say good-bye to everyone she’s ever loved…again, this time for good.

BUY LINKS:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Staying-Good-Most-Likely-Novel-ebook/dp/B01D8PYV7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484974879&sr=8-1&keywords=staying+for+good

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/staying-for-good-catherine-bybee/1124147689?ean=9781503939172

BAM: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Staying-Good/Catherine-Bybee/9781503939172?id=6849752180128

BOOK DEPOSITORY: https://www.bookdepository.com/Staying-for-Good-Catherine-Bybee/9781503939172?ref=grid-view

Liza’s Review:

Staying For Good is the 2nd book in the Most Likely To series from Catherine Bybee. I was really excited to see we would get Zoe's story next and even happier to find it was a second chance romance for Zoe and Luke.

I absolutely adore the strength of the friendship between, Melanie, Zoe, and Jo. I'm lucky enough to have just a close a relationship with my friends and know that type of friendship can help you through anything. Zoe Brown is such a strong woman. I knew she grew up in an abusive home before her father was sent to prison, but I had no idea of the magnitude until I was reading her story. I loved that her friends were always there to support her decisions and completely understood her need to leave River Bend. I did hate that she had to leave Luke behind, but knew Zoe had to leave to reach her full potential. The more time Zoe was back in River Bend the more the attraction between Luke and Zoe was growing. They had great chemistry from the moment they saw each other again, and it only grew stronger the more time they spent together.

I love when Luke showed up at Zoe's house when Jo was there for a visit and kept staying in touch with Zoe after that trip. I love a good reunion romance and Zoe and Luke's was done absolutely perfectly. There was both sweet and super hot moments between Zoe and Luke. I loved even after 10 years apart, they pretty much picked up where they had left off when Zoe left town. Luke totally and completely understood why Zoe needed to not be in River Bend, and even more so after Zoe opened up with more details of her home life as a child. Zoe sharing her past with Luke had me in tears and I just wanted to shake her mother for not protecting her children.

I honestly didn't think I could be any angrier at Zoe's mom, and then he dad got out of prison and was welcomed home with open arms. My heart absolutely broke for Zoe when no one in her family supported her and accepted her father back into their lives. Luckily, Jo, who is now the town sheriff, knew Zoe was being truthful, plus she had all the notes from her dad's files. I knew Zoe's dad Ziggy hadn't changed and as he slowly started to show his true colors, I knew he would go back to his old ways soon, and he didn't surprise me at all with his actions.

Staying For Good was a very emotional, strong and beautiful story. Zoe's story shows people can rise above a bad beginning as long as that person is willing to work hard. I loved that Zoe always had the support of her best friends Melanie and Jo, and the fact that Luke never stopped loving her was evident from he moment they got back together. I loved that the love and support from Zoe's friends and Luke helped her get through her time back in River Bend. Staying For Good was a wonderful addition to the Most Likely To series and only made me want to spend more time with the characters. I can't wait to read Jo's book when it is released.

Rating: 4 Stars (B+)

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CATHERINE BYBEE

BIO:

New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bybee was raised in Washington State, but after graduating high school, she moved to Southern California in hopes of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full-time and has penned the Weekday Brides Series and the Not Quite Series. Bybee lives with her two teenage sons in Southern California.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

DOING IT OVER REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

DOING IT OVER

Most Likely To Series, Book One

Montlake Romance, Contemporary

April 19, 2016, First Edition

Paperback & Kindle

One small town. Three close friends. True love to last a lifetime.

Voted Most Likely to Succeed, Melanie Bartlett ended up anything but. The down-on-her-luck single mom wants a complete do-over—is that too much to ask? With her family long gone from River Bend, strong, independent Mel is as surprised as anyone to end up in the quaint small town she once called home. But with her friends, Jo and Zoe, by her side, and a comfortable room at Miss Gina’s quirky bed-and-breakfast, she just might have turned the corner on a new life.

Wyatt Gibson never liked the big city. River Bend suits the ruggedly handsome builder just fine. Wyatt knows he’s home, even if that means being charmed by the appearance of Melanie and her spunky, adorable daughter. Is Wyatt’s calm devotion—even amid a coming storm—enough to convince Mel she may have found a home to call her own, a family that never leaves, and a true love to last a lifetime?

Praise for Doing It Over

“The romance between fiercely independent Melanie and charming Wyatt heats up even as outsiders threaten to derail their newfound happiness. This novel will hook readers with its warm, inviting characters and the promise for similar future installments.” –Publishers Weekly

“This brand-new trilogy, Most Likely To, based on yearbook superlatives, kicks off with a novel that will encourage you to root for the incredibly likable Melanie. Her friends are hilarious and readers will swoon over Wyatt, who is charming and strong. Even Melanie’s daughter, Hope, is a hoot! This romance is jam-packed with animated characters, and Bybee displays her creative writing talent wonderfully.” –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

BUY LINKS:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Doing-Over-Most-Likely-Book-ebook/dp/B0177XH2IK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1459454842&sr=8-1

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doing-it-over-catherine-bybee/1122954977?ean=9781503950726

BAM: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Doing-Over/Catherine-Bybee/9781503950726?id=6464629525307

BOOK DEPOSITORY: http://www.bookdepository.com/Doing-it-Over-Catherine-Bybee/9781503950726?ref=grid-view

My review:

I've always enjoyed books from Catherine Bybee in the past, but have to say without a doubt that Doing It Over is my favorite book ever from Ms. Bybee.

I loved Melanie, Jo, and Zoe from the very first page. I loved they had been friends their entire life and remained best friends 10 years after they graduated from high school. Mel was voted most likely to succeed in high school, and with the exception of a wonderful daughter, not much else has gone as she has planned since high school. I loved that Jo and Miss Gina were the locals who immediately took Mel and Hope in once they arrived. I have to say Miss Gina is one of my favorite characters ever. She has always been the one person Mel, Jo, and Zoe could always depend on, and nothing about her has changed. I really love the Zoe and Jo both are always there when Mel needs them, even after Zoe had left after the class reunion.

You hear about the perfect meet-cute, and I have to say while Mel and Wyatt's wasn't the average one, it continued to give them much to laugh about the more time they spent around each other. Wyatt had moved to River Bend after Mel had left and is now happy to call River Bend his home. I thought the chemistry between Mel and Wyatt was really strong from the beginning and I really liked them as a couple. I especially liked that Wyatt seemed to fall for Mel's daughter Hope every bit as much as he fell for Mel.

There was a bit of suspense in Doing It Over that was different from other books I've read from Ms. Bybee. While I figured out pretty quickly who was behind everything, the why behind it was the real mystery. I did have issues with some of the choices the person behind everything made, but quickly figured out this individual really didn’t care about anyone else honestly. I enjoyed the suspense aspect of the story, and feel like we will see more of it in future books in the series. Doing It Over was a great start to the Most Likely To series. I'm excited to see where Ms. Bybee takes both Zoe and Jo in their stories.