Review: Undeniably Yours

Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey
#2 Kowalski Family Series

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Bar owner Kevin Kowalski is used to women throwing their phone numbers at him. Even if lately he's been more interested in finding Mrs. Right than Miss Right Now. Enter Beth Hansen.

Kevin and Beth may have started out all wrong, with an impromptu passionate encounter at a wedding, followed by a walk of shame. Yet Kevin knows there's more to their relationship than a one-night stand. Especially when Beth turns up pregnant.

Kevin may be ready for the "next step," but Beth doesn't want a relationship with a former playboy, however irresistible he might be. And it's going to take a lot to convince her to go on a second date with the father of her child....

My Thoughts

This is a Contemporary Romance Novel. This one was a little different than others because almost from the beginning the two were thrown together because of the pregnancy. Kevin Kowalski is a Sports Bar owner and former Boston Police Officer. Beth is a secretary who's boss fired her when he was arrested in Kevin's Bar. Paulie is Kevin's bar maid. Sam is Paulie's ex. Kevin and Beth have a one night stand as a result she is pregnant. When she tells Kevin he is really excited. Beth is hesitant on getting into a relationship which makes for an interesting story.

My favorite character in Undeniably Yours is Kevin. He was blind-sided by the pregnancy and willing to make the most of it. He was willing to admit his feelings for her instead of run from it all. One of my favorite parts of this books is: “Will you miss me?" he asked, probably hoping to distract her from another French fry grab. "Hey! You're stealing food from you baby. You realize that, right?" "Honey, that baby's not starving. At the rate you're going through Jasper burgers, his-or her- first word will probably be 'moo'.”

My least favorite part of the book wasn't a scene, but a person. Beth's hesitation to form a relationship with Kevin was understandable in the beginning when she didn't know much about it. However, as the story progress's and she gets to know him more and more it seems like she just gets more forceful about them not being together. It just seemed like a little much to me and she was really frustrating to me. I really enjoyed the writing style of Shannon Stacey, with the romance taking center stage and there also being a good bit of humor to go along with it.

Aside from Beth's attitude towards Kevin being a little too much, I really enjoyed this book. Some of the lines really made me laugh. I will continue this series and would also recommend the Kowalski Family Series to anyone who enjoys family focused series'.

Review: Yours to Keep

Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
#3 in Kowalski Family Series

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Emma Shaw needs a husband, and fast! Not because she's interested in romance--after all, she's too busy with her landscaping company--but because Grandma Shaw is coming to town, and she will have nonstop questions about Emma's (stagnant) love life.

Sean Kowalski no sooner leaves the army than he's recruited by Emma to be her fake fiance. Sean doesn't like the deception, but he can't help his attraction to the feisty brunette. A little pretend kissing won't hurt anyone--especially when there's no chance he'll fall for a woman with deep roots in a town he's not planning to call home. But when fake, innocent kisses lead to very real, explosive sparks, Emma and Sean discover that their big ruse might just lead to happily-ever-after....

My Thoughts

This is a Contemporary Romance Novel. The genre always follows a template- Girl and boy meet, girl and boy like each other, they fight, stay apart for a while then realize they can't live without each other. So there are no real surprises on how the book is going to play out. There is however a really well written family dynamic that makes this book so very worth reading. Sean Kowalski has just left the army and gets recruited by Emma Shaw to play her Fiancee. Emma Shaw owns a landscaping business and just wants her Grandma to not worry about her. I really enjoy reading the Kowalski Family Series because all of the characters seem like they could be right out of your own family. I like that not everything is perfect, they make mistakes. Emma's Grandma is coming to town, normally this wouldn't be a huge deal for anyone, but Emma told her Grandma she was in a serious relationship so that Grandma wouldn't worry. As a result, Emma needs Sean to play along while Grandma is in town. It makes for some very interesting scenes. I like Grandma Shaw the most. Normally one of the main characters are my favorites but she stood out to me. She was so full of love and life. She was one smart cookie. :)

I liked the scenes with Emma and Sean spending time with his family. Watching the progression from awkward and pretending to comfortable and real. Their relationship was always interesting. Yours to Keep was an easy read. The writing was enjoyable for me. There were no parts that stood out like they didn't belong or fit. I got a little emotional towards the end of the book, but I'm a very emotional person so it's not very hard to do.

This book is part of a series and I plan on continuing because I truly love the Kowalski Family. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys Contemporary Romance centered around a family.

Review: Exclusively Yours

Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
#1 in Kowalski Family Series

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When Keri Daniels' editor finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job.

Joe's never forgotten the first girl to break his heart, so he's intrigued to hear Keri's back in town-- and looking for him. Despite his intense need for privacy, he'll grant Keri an interview if it means a chance to finish what they started in high school.

He proposes an outrageous plan-- for every day she survives with his family on their annual camping and four-wheeling trip, Keri can ask one question. Keri agrees; she's worked too hard to walk away from her career.

But the chemistry between them is still as potent as the bug spray, Joe's sister is out to avenge his broken heart and Keri hasn't ridden an ATV since she was ten. Who knew a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling romantic interludes could make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever.

My Thoughts

Keri Daniels is a journalist for a magazine and the high school sweetheart of now famous author Joseph Kowalski. Keri's boss tells her she has to get a exclusive interview with Joe because he won't give an interview to anyone. Keri goes back to her hometown and meets up with Joe. Joe says that he will give her an interview but she has to go on vacation with him and all of his family for two weeks.


At first I almost didn't read this story after I figured out that this was a high school sweetheart coming back together story, because most of the time they aren't exactly believable. But the Kowalski family pulled me in from the beginning. Even though Joe is a famous author is family and him are still very "normal". I loved the vacation and all the extended family.