Beard Necessities by Penny Reid. Beard with Me by Penny Reid. Truth Or Beard by Penny Reid. Beard in Mind by Penny Reid. Beard in Hiding by Penny Reid. Dr Strange Beard by Penny Reid. Kissing Galileo by Penny Reid. Beard Science by Penny Reid. Live and Let Grow by Penny Reid. Engagement and Espionage by Penny Reid. Just Folking Around by Penny Reid.
Marriage and Murder by Penny Reid. Totally Folked by Penny Reid. Marriage of Inconvenience by Penny Reid. His partner in travels, life, and in matrimony, Ms. Jessica James-Winston, was forty weeks pregnant with their first child. But she was not an elephant. Meanwhile, Jessica was living out her last pregnant days in Tuscany Italy with her parents, waiting for the arrival of Duane Jr. Our sister, number four and the only girl in our brood, made a soft sound; I interpreted it to be of the reprimanding kind.
Let him have his secrets. She seemed like a new woman to me in this book — which probably had something to do with the therapy she said she had been going to recently. Of course it also took some instigating by the entire Winston family clan to also push these two together to force them to talk, and then FINALLY they did and feelings were revealed. Even once feelings are shared, I love how Reid carries us along as they now work to find their footing after so many years of hurt and guilt and anger and waiting with the Winston family members still underfoot, trying in their own meddling, hilarious way to finally get these two together.
The ones between Jethro and Billie were very special and Shelley surprised me with her poignant message that was so beautifully written. I will say that I wish that I could reach into the here-after and strangle Ben — ugh, what a selfish douche bag.
It was everything I had hoped for. Beard Necessities brought a wonderful conclusion to Beard with Me and the entire Winston Brothers series that shows how two soulmates can overcome so much and ultimately claim their happy-ever-after that is so very much deserved. What did you think of this book and the Winston Brothers Series?
Comment below! Be sure to like my Facebook page and follow me on Pinterest so you can stay in the know of all the latest when it comes to romance books. To survive, fear was essential. To truly live, fear was detrimental. I'll just say for me Penny Reid sets herself apart from the pack by constructing not just strong and smart female characters but meticulously crafting balanced relationships.
A subtle challenge to the patriarchy but one that's made me respect her ability to consistently tow the line between feminist sensibilities without tipping over into preachy yet still bringing the swoon without diminishing the overall message of equality being paramount.
That's skill and what brings me back to her writing again and again. Like the fangirl I've become and will continue to be, especially for the new Cletus and Jenn series! True, I'll miss the Winstons but I'm sure they'll turn up somewhere in the future and I can always revisit Green Valley through rereads.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review. Nov 07, Antonella rated it it was amazing Shelves: fav-characters , all-the-feels , fav-series , fav-side-characters , favorites.
First I can't believe I am here writing this review Beauty and the Mustashe was released and that is how all started I have never been to Tennesse but I think I would love it. It has many of my favorite things; Dolly, whiskey and Cletus Winston. Cletus Byron Winston Oh, how I love him. And this farewell to these characters was easier knowing that he and Jenn will get their own series. Plus there is the new spin-off ser First I can't believe I am here writing this review Plus there is the new spin-off series Good Folk so I am sure we will get glimpses of these characters.
For me personally, Cletus stole the show here. As I wasn't feeling the previous book, I have this feeling that there was one more book needed here. I know, I know I am never satisfied with my fav series as I almost always need more Maybe if the previous book had more things that happened after the accident and down the line when Claire and Ben married, and that tidbit we learn about her and Billy meeting in hotels, more charged meetings I can't believe I will say this Where is the angst?
Each character is so special to me. I feel in love with them and I loved every moment of their journey! That was amazing ending to the series What is weird or maybe not or whatever is that I'm not sad or crying and I'm not heartbroken that this is the final book of the series I recommend this series View all 10 comments.
His interfering, meddling siblings mean well when they play matchmaker on a trip to Italy where his ex Claire McClure aka Scarlet will be. Their timing was never right, and it was difficult for him to be around her. He was still angry with her and had so many conflicting feelings inside. He wondered if it was time to let her go, and try to accept they were maybe just never going to happen.
He always knew her so well, from her past to her hopes, fears, and dreams. She still longed for him, but they were now strong willed, stubborn adults with such a painful history. Constantly thrown together and forced to coexist could they resolve their differences and finally get their happily ever after, or will the mountains of regret between them continue to push them apart?
I'd wanted to be a source of strength. I love them all, but Billy has my heart. This character has the most beautiful soul. I would give this book ten stars if I could. The entire gang is in this story, and it was a phenomenal, unforgettable book! I loved every moment!
Oct 29, Angela Reading Frenzy Book Blog rated it it was amazing Shelves: second-chance-romance , release , read-in , 5-stars , contemporary , romance , arc. Their history is riddled with secrets, misunderstandings, and stubbornness.
The tension between them is so thick you can cut it with a knife, but it is obvious to their family and friends that they are destined to be together. A family vacation to Italy is the perfect opportunity to give them a gentle-ish nudge.
Time and again, Billy has sacrificed his own happiness to take care of those he loves. Claire aka Scarlet has suffered from guilt and a feeling of unworthiness. All their resentment and longing makes for some really painful interactions; however, there is also an infectious sense of optimism. Slow burn romances are the best, and I loved every chapter of simmering, delicious anticipation.
His meddlesome hijinks and pearls of wisdom bring so much fun to the story. A series this heartwarming needs an epic conclusion, and Beard Necessities does not disappoint.
It is the perfect combination of humor and heart. The epilogue reunites all the Winstons, their spouses, and children. View all 11 comments. Nov 04, Erin Benson rated it liked it. This book gets three stars, because it was a good book. But compared to the other books in the series, it was a disappointment. I hope that if I did miss a book, someone will tell me. I feel that way because this book was a lot of telling, but not enough showing.
Book 6 ended with Scarlet being fettered away, and Billy taking the beating in order to protect her. In this book, we have Scarlet telling Siena the deta This book gets three stars, because it was a good book. In this book, we have Scarlet telling Siena the details of what apparently happened after that ending- with Scarlet and Billy meeting in hotel rooms, with Billy begging Scarlet to run away with him before her wedding to Ben, with Bethany telling Scarlet to stay away from Billy, etc.
Why is this all telling, and no showing? But that scene is nowhere to be found in this book. Again, I really feel like I missed something along the way. Other than that, I felt like Billy was a little underdeveloped in this book. I also really did not like the way that Scarlet learned about what Billy did for her all those years ago.
I feel like that is not how he would talk in real life, and it did not work for me at all. Overall, this was a good read, but not up to the standard of the other books. Reid for introducing this world and these characters to us. Nov 18, Kelly and the Book Boar rated it it was amazing Shelves: tropey-yum-yum , you-had-me-at-hello , blue-ballin , smilings-my-favorite , liburrrrrry-book , read-in , hide-the-salami , like-this-or-we-cant-be-friends.
And then he kissed me. Words fail me — so here are some. Someone pass me a cigarette. And a towel. Oh Penny Reid, you done so good girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And finally — after making all of us horny housewives suffer for ages and ages. Apr 16, Kat rated it it was amazing Shelves: library Reading this book felt like the day I started Harry Potter 7. Green Valley is just such a great world. The angst in this one is at like an 11 out of Reading this book felt like the day I started Harry Potter 7.
The angst in this one is at like an 11 out of And so is the Cletus Winston factor. I was seriously glad to see so much Cletus! And all those children! Entered on screen reader. View 1 comment. Why is it over? Both of them had some really good and really bad reasons to not pursue the other although the love never stopped. For the first time, in forced proximity, made possible by the meddling of cunning Cletus and his crafty siblings, they actually have to communicate and the result is a lot of solved issues and reveal of secrets.
Yes, they could have been solved and ai Gah. Yes, they could have been solved and aired sooner but that would make it only half as fun. Penny did a great job tying it all up together in the end. I'm just sorry that it's over. I haven't read Jethro's book yet so I can actually extend the joy a bit.
And maybe after I'll just start all over again. Dec 08, Samantha Young rated it it was amazing. I loved it. I have no other words. Expectations were high for the conclusion of Billy and Scarlet's story and they were not only met, but surpassed. I felt gratified, giddy and yet bereft to say goodbye to the Winstons. Thankfully, with books, it's never really goodbye.
Penny's books are at the top of my re-read pile for whenever I need a happy, escapist fix, and I'm already looking forward to re-reading the Winston Bros. Shelves: lol-worthy-moments , rated-r , music , small-town-romance , second-chance-romance.
I believe there were many instances I wanted to strangle both characters at the same time. Their push and pull was borderline frustrating. Though, I did enjoy the elaborate Cletus' plan and all the forced proximity. But of course, when they finally got the memo, finally trashed the big wall between them that is their years-built mistru 4. But of course, when they finally got the memo, finally trashed the big wall between them that is their years-built mistrusts and doubts.
The end was very much gratifying. It was a great adventure having all the Winstons together Babies, included! I haven't read the book before this, Beard In Waiting , because I already have the great sense of its gist And because I read from Penny Reid that it was optional to read it.
And also because a combination of a busy work schedule and this great itchy feeling to just get on with the story's ultimate end made me do it. Aug 05, aniryllis rated it really liked it Shelves: ebooks , in-english. First, a bit of Billy in Florence. The pictures were taken the day after I finished this, on Nov It was like a sign: after weeks of rain, finally a sunny day. I had to go out and take some pictures.
I even took the physical Cletus with me. This is a copy outside the Palazzo Vecchio. It was exactly what I wanted from their book. Penny Reid can indeed make a miracle happen. That useless book irrevocably ruined everything for me. Or read it after BN. Strange Beard, but it surprisingly worked for this book. I really liked how she wrote that. My, oh my. Cletus was everything.
I almost died of giddiness while reading about him and Jenn in the epilogue. The epilogue was so beautiful and perfect it made me cry. This book truly succeeded in everything where BwM failed. This was the perfect goodbye. And omg yes! It was all FAKE. Moreover, he was the one to call it off before Italy. Exactly the solution I wanted.
The scene with Dani was actually really interesting and I really liked her. Alas, no such luck this time. It started as something fake like I thought and in a perfect alternative universe they would have found each other in those first 4 years apart, sigh.
It started as fake, but after her 18th birthday she basically prostitutes herself for the protection that NEVER came from Ben. That whole thing really pissed me off. Also because it was described as rape… She never said no, but she never said yes either. I understand she never loved him and I might believe she would have left him at some point. What then? What if she had never found the truth? How far would she have gone? I love Cletus, but the fact that they are together only because of him is really sad.
All the they had to do was talk. Misunderstanding and miscommunication are not a good enough reason for them to be apart for 20 years. I think PR should have come with something better than this.
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