American Honey by Jennifer Foor


American Honey
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Publication : First published August 1, 2014

10 Best Selling Authors take you where the roads are dirt, the tea is sweet and the cowboys are sexy as sin.


The Re-education of Savannah McGuire
by Heidi McLaughlin: Southern boy reeducates his childhood best friend on life, love and freedom.

THE STORM by Jennifer Foor: One woman. One man. An empty hotel. A summer storm. One night they'll never forget.


Finding Ours
by Megan Smith: Two people destined to be in love, forbidden to be together.


Walk Me Down
by HJ Bellus: I hate the color red. I hate my old shallow self. I hate life.
Until... One hot stranger, Finn. Makes me hate less and hope for more. My name’s Tess and this is my story.

REMEMBER TONIGHT by Chelsea Landon: Farmers daughter shows a champion bull rider the ride of his life

ONE SOUTHERN NIGHT by Marissa Carmel: Star quarterback and sassy city girl blow the whistle on the fifty yard line


Dirt Road Summer
by Ashley Johnson: Unexpected hometown love in the summer

PLAY IT AGAIN by Scarlett Metal: City girl falls for small town boy. Can their relationship survive their differences?

BEING NEIGHBORLY by Carey Heywood: Southern boy tries not to fall for his city girl neighbor


Tangled Vines
by Melissa Collins: A story of twists and turns all tangled together on a vineyard. Owen and Elle learn about each other as they navigate their way through a new business partnership.


American Honey Reviews


  • Heidi McLaughlin

    AMERICAN HONEY

    Being a part of this Anthology has been a great adventure. One of the things we did was read each others stories so we could cross promote. I'm so thankful for these 9 very talented ladies.

    Each story for me is a 5-star read. Each one left me crazy, begging for more. I have no doubt you'll feel the same way.

  • Sheryl C. Nash

    So far, I've read
    Marissa Carmel's contribution; One Southern Night and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

  • Tabitha Willbanks

    *An Arc of Scarlett Metal's Play Again was given for an honest review*

    Play It Again was a very sweet little novella written by Scarlett Metal. It centrs on the city girl/ country boy relationship. Can they make it work? Or are the insecurities and differences too much handle?
    I fell in love with the characters and the storyline. It has a duel POV so we got rhe thoughts of both main characters. This is definitely another winner from Scarlett, and I can't wait to see what's in store next!

  • Melissa Collins

    Being part if this amazing group has been such a great experience. Being fortunate enough to read all of the stories before publication is just an added bonus.

    I am completely in awe of my colleagues' talents. All the stories are the perfect combination of sweet and heat - leaving you wanting more and more.

  • Amber Boyd

    Review of Twisted Vines; however entire Anthology is excellent!! Will update later to include other stories!

    Recently there has been a criticism over serials, novellas or anything that is not a full stand-alone novel. Honestly I don’t get the complaints. A good story to me is just that; a good story. Sometimes they are standalones and sometimes they need more time to develop, and sometimes they are just short sweet and amazingly to the point. For me this describes this collection of stories that make up the American Honey Anthology perfectly! This installment is from the wonderful Melissa Collins and I must say I loved it from the first couple of pages and then it just got better!
    Owen and Elle are thrust together when Owen’s father and Elle’s mentor dies and leave them equal partners in a successful vineyard. Neither is really interested in seeing what the other has to offer past the superficial and both have plans to drive the other away. But sometimes the best-laid plans have a way of changing our paths, our wants and our needs. I loved how Owen and Elle seemed to both want the same things, come from similar backgrounds and both have an intense need to find worth in their strong work-ethics. The chemistry between them was also scorching, even if they spend too much time trying to deny it! When Elle is put in a dangerous situation and Owen is there to protect her, things start to change between them. Owen learns that his life is not what he always thought it was and that despite his anger toward the father he never knew, he is learning to love the vineyard more than he thought possible. While Elle is seeing another side of Owen that she is learning to appreciate and is opening her up to the possibilities of a partnership that could result in all her dreams coming true.
    When these two finally connect and give in to the passion that they have for each other, the passion that they both have for the vineyard blooms and grows as well. Twisted Vines is a wonderful story of need, desire and love that proves that all the twists and turns of life can bring us the best kind of happy ever after.
    Please check out this wonderful Anthology filled with 9 other amazing stories from some of my favorite authors! And don’t forget to explore Melissa’s other books as well!

  • Kizzy

    THE RE-EDUCATION OF SAVANNAH MCGUIRE by Heidi McLaughlin:

    *I have been a fan of Heidi since the first book in the Beaumont Series. This novella was awesome. Tyler and Savannah are so cute. It started off rocky since she got back to town, but after a while her walls broke down and Tyler got to her. It took her remembering how they were as kids to make her realize that its always been him. Now her mother sends her to Paris early. I cant wait to see what happens to them when the second book comes out this fall!!


    FINDING OURS by Megan Smith:

    *Beautiful story of forbidden love because of what happened with their parents. I loved them through the years and was so happy for them. There were some tears shed, but it I was a happy at the end. Cant wait for the next book for the continuation :)

    THE STORM by Jennifer Foor:

    * WOW! Can I get more please? (to be continued) loved it!!

    ONE SOUTHERN NIGHT by Marissa Carmel:

    *Loved this story!! Kam and Laney are so good together. Shes a transfer student used to the city life and meets Kam who is in her chem class. Hes the popular football star of the school. he gets injured and its Laney that becomes his tutor. watching their friendship grow was so sweet. Loved how it all came together at the end. I hope we more of them or some of the other characters in the future :)


    DIRT ROAD SUMMER by Ashley Johnson:

    * This was the first time I read this author and I was hooked. After I finished this novella I went to her FB page and asked when was the next book coming out because that ending? omg! Can't wait to see what happens :)



    BEING NEIGHBORLY by Carey Heywood:

    *Cute story and enjoyed it from beginning to end. :) Beau has been hurt a few times. He loves the farm and country life and never wants to be anywhere else. In comes a new neighbor Bethany who is adjusting to country life since living in the city. They build a friendship and the attraction is there. Loved seeing their story unfold. This is a story you will love :)

    TANGLED VINES by Melissa Collins:

    *I have read all of Melissa's books and have loved them all. This novella was no different. Owen and Elle..loved their chemistry and how their relationship came to be. Melissa did a great job and this was one of my faves in this anthology :)

  • Jennifer

    * An ARC of Jennifer Foor's novella was provided by the author *

    Amazon Buy Link (Only 0.99)--->>
    American Honey

    American Honey is an Anthology that is releasing August 11th, 2014. I was given the privilege to beta read Jennifer Foor's novella from this book. This was a very quick read, but it was again GREAT because it was from Jennifer Foor. I'll leave a longer review once the Anthology is released!!!

    EDITED REVIEW : 8/11/14

    This review is for Jennifer Foor's THE STORM. This was a quick but great read!!! I am a HUGE fan of Jennifer's. I love all her series, but Jennifer knows how to write a GREAT Standalone also. I didn't know what to expect from this Novella, because I didn't even know she was writing it, so it was a complete surprise to me. Even though it is a short story, it packed just as big of a punch as her full length novels.

    In this story of the Anthology we meet Reed and Erica. Erica has just inherited a broken down Bed and Breakfast and has traveled to check it out. While she is there a HUGE storm comes into to town and leaves her stranded without a clue as to what to do. This is where Reed comes into the picture. He is a stranded motorcyclist. He also gets trapped in the storm and stumbles upon the Bed Breakfast. What happens from here is fun, steamy and so addicting. I am not going to ruin the plot by talking about it, just pick up the book and read it.

    If you are a Jennifer Foor fan then you want to pick up this anthology so that you can read her Novella. Who knows, you just might read the whole thing and enjoy the other stories. I look forward to reading more from the authors in this book!!

    For more reviews go to
    Book Bitches Blog

  • Georgette

    The Reeducation of Savannah McQuire by Heidi McLaughlin....

    A young girl sent back to rediscover her roots.
    A young man who remembers his childhood best friend as a low maintenance tomboy.

    What happens when the tomboy becomes the socialite? Does she need to be reeducated about the life she once loved? Can he get through to her and help her rediscover?

    The Reeducation of Savannah McQuire is a refreshing story of two people who were once meant to be reconnecting after a different path tears them apart.

    I really enjoyed this new story from Heidi McLaughlin and cannot wait to read more in the journey of these two young adults.

    The story was very well written and the characters were freshly unique. Savannah's story is one of real status. What happens when one isn't paid attention to in the social world. Tyler is a cowboy who just wants to remain a cowboy and enjoys his life on the ranch. I love that about him!

    I felt the emotions each one felt throughout and LOVED Aunt Sue!! That woman made me chuckle a few times. Rusty, now he is definitely the comic relief in this book!! We need to see where his story goes!

    The one person I couldn't stand, although she doesn't have a part in the current story was Savannah's mother. I mean, who sends their child away like that and doesn't give them a chance to find out why things happened? And then...ugh...can't give away the story!!

    I highly recommend this and can't wait for the rest of the story!!!

    Great job once again Heidi!!

  • Two Nerds With Words

    Reviewed by Bex
    Rating 5 out of 5 Stars
    Disclosure: This ebook was provided by the authors in exchange for an HONEST and not necessarily positive review.

    American Honey is a collection of sweet, hot and fulfilling reads. For an anthology of shorts, it's quite challenging that they can hit the mark and leave a reader satisfied; however, between these amazing authors, they have collated wonderful stories.

    Two specific reviews:

    Tangled Vines
    Tangled Vines is a super sweet story. It's developed well, feels whole and carries plenty of substance, quite a challenge with a novella.

    I liked Owen, the main character immediately. Melissa Collins pushes his character, creating a swoon-worthy three-dimensional male lead. Likewise, Elle, the female lead is overall a fabulous character.

    A pleasant, sweet, sexy and fun read, lovely.

    Being Neighborly
    Bethany and Beau are fabulous characters to journey with in this sweet, romantic read. It's thoroughly enjoyable from the moment it opens. Creating a rich story, with characters who are relateable in a novella is a pretty impressive feat, one that Carey Heywood has achieved effortlessly in this fabulous read.

    Being Neighborly allowed me to get my hot and sweet romance fix with ease. A satisfyingly good read that left me smiling.

  • Stephanie Phillips (Stephanie's Book Reports)

    I was asked to review Being Neighborly by Carey Heywood. This sweet story is about a country boy who's approaching 30 and has been thinking he'd like to settle down have a family and tend to his farm. The one catch is that there's no one he's really attracted to in his small town and those he was moved to the big city to find their dreams.

    The neighboring farm had been for sale for quite a while. A pretty girl from the big city of Baltimore bought it and moved right in. One of the ladies from Beau's farm tries to be the match maker for the two. Beau and Bethany have an easy friendship and they're attracted to each other but Beau wants to wait to see if Bethany's really serious about sticking it out in the country. His heart's been broken twice by women who've decided the city is the place for them. Not on a farm.

    I found that their story is one that's traditionally built and a solid one. Carey has written this novella with some steam and a little drama included. Your heart will want to reach out to these two as they build their relationship and when trouble hits you want to take it all away for them. I bet you'll love this story. It's super sweet and being a novella quick to read as well.

    I was gifted a copy of this novella for an honest review.

  • Rebecca

    I read Carey Haywood's novella for an honest review.

    Who doesn’t love a country boy?! Beau is a farmer boy inside and out. He wants a country girl to marry and have his babies. Bethany is a born and bred city girl who moved to the country to live a little more simple. But is she ready for the “simple life?”

    When Beau and Bethany meet, well….things don’t go as either of them had planned. Beau can’t stop thinking about her and Bethany starts thinking maybe country life can be good for her.

    Beau and Bethan are sooo cute! I love the way they meet and the flirting between them in the beginning. I love how she doesn’t read her signed books, I won’t either..haha! A sweet romance between a country boy and a city girl. A MUST READ!

  • Emily

    I had the privilege of reading one of the stories - The Reeducation of Savannah McGuire early. Right away I fell in love with Tyler and all his country boy attitude. Initially I thought Savannah was your typical teenage girl who is just acting out of rebellion. I quickly learned there was a lot more to her and why she was acting out in such a way. I knew 2 chapters in that a novella was going to be enough and was telling Heidi that I would NEED more with these 2 characters. Their relationship took me back to that time when love is new and sweet and all consuming. I cannot wait to read about them again!

  • Kristin

    Another book I couldn't seem to finish.

  • Shannon

    Sweet compilation of short stories that give you a twist of southern hospitality and sweet alphas...

  • Angie

    I will review each short story separately, although that doesn't necessarily mean I will have read the entire story.

    The Storm by Jennifer Foor

    After reading 80% of this one (3 out of 5 chapters), I decided to DNF. I just could not get into the characters or story. Reed, although he tried to be a "tortured hero", came off to me as a pushy, egotistical creep. I really didn't connect with Erica either, as I thought she was weepy and not-likable at all. Also the sex scenes were too...much for me? I'm no prude, but the candle wax was....not for me. Overall, 2 stars.

    Remember Tonight by Chelsea Landon

    DNF at 28%. I'm beginning to think that this anthology is not for me. I found this MC (I can't even remember her name) to be UNBEARABLE. She was immature and crude and just so apathetic and mean and not someone I wanted to follow around at all. Not even the "hero" was charming enough to keep me reading. Overall, 1 star.

    Finding Ours by Megan Smith

    I actually finished and really enjoyed this one! Tanner and Rhea's love story starts when they were still children and follows them and their friend's lives as they face unspeakable tragedies and hardships. I would have given this a full 5 stars, however towards the end when the shit started hitting the fan, things got really confusing for me. Who is related to who, what the hell is going on, and who the hell is she. I had to go back and reread passages and was still confused. Therefore, overall rating 4 stars.

    Play It Again by Scarlett Metal

    This was another good one! Apparently it's a novella to one of Metal's other series, which I haven't read. I think Kara and JT's relationship was a little too "high school romance", but it was still sweet and enjoyable to follow along. The only real complaint I have is that the voice's of Kara and JT both read the same, meaning JT sounded like a girl and I had a hard time differentiating between who was narrating. And that ending!!! Gosh, now I really wanna read the rest of their story! Overall, 4 stars.

    The Reeducation of Savannah McGuirre by Heidi McLaughlin


    Okay, time to be honest. Heidi's story is really the only reason I downloaded this anthology to begin with. I've had her other books downloaded on my tablet forever, but I'm kinda nervous about reading her books. Starting a new author is always a gamble and kinda nerve-wracking for me, so I decided why not try an anthology to finally get into her writing. Well, had I known that her story was ONLY A SNIPPET of a much longer story I would have just read the original to begin with!! This anthology short leaves off in the middle of Tyler and Savannah's story, and so I have now downloaded the original to continue following along with them. Therefore, to be continued......

    I have finished reading TRoSM. Read my full review
    here. Overall, 4.5 stars.

    Tangled Vines by Melissa Collins


    I loved the beginning of this story. The love-hate relationship between Owen and Elle was great to see, especially with all of that simmering sexual tension. Misunderstandings, assumptions, big egos--it was all reminiscent of Pride & Prejudice, one of my favorites of all-time. However, the end for me got very cheesy and induced a lot of eye-rolling. Definitely went downhill. Overall, 3.5 stars.

    Walk Me Down by HJ Bellus


    No thank you, not for me. I read one chapter and found the MC (don't even know her name yet) UNBEARABLE yet again. With all her talk of "big double D tits" (a gift from her FATHER), Louis Vuitton heels, and perfect everything (courtesy of her mother)--I just can't. Overall, 1 star.

    One Southern Night by Marissa Carmel


    This is actually a novella I had already read previously, so you can find my review
    here. Overall, 4 stars.

    Being Neighborly by Carey Heywood


    This is another novella I just happened to read already [weird that it was in this same anthology]. You can read my review
    here. Overall, 4 stars.

    Dirt Road Summer by Ashley Johnson


    This was a cute, slightly unexpected but still slightly predictable, yet still enjoyable read--until the very end. Her being selfish and playing with his feelings when she so obviously felt the same way was ridiculous. I hate it when characters play with each other's emotions--grow up and communicate, people! Overall, 3.5 stars.

    My Final Thoughts About Reading My First Anthology:
    I was very upset to realize that some of these stories were only pieces of full ones that were to be continued by the authors at a later date. Samplers, teasers, whatever you choose to call them, I didn't enjoy being left dangling midair and unsatisfied. I thought it rude to readers, but it is what it is. Also, [and this is completely my fault, I admit] reading this ENTIRE anthology made me actually want to avoid reading--something I never thought possible. I just dreaded going back to this anthology and reading the stories even though I didn't want to and not being able to read something else because I vowed to read this book in its entirety. I now know to only read from the authors I want and move on to something desirable instead of wading through all of these short stories. Overall rating for entire anthology: 3 stars.

  • MsS

    The Storm 4 *
    Remember Toninght 3.75 *
    Finding Ours 4 *
    Play It Again 3.75 *
    The Re-education of Savannah McGuire 4 *
    Tangled Vines 4 *
    Walk Me Down 3.75 *
    One Southern Night 4 *
    Being Neighborly 4 *
    Dirty Road Summer 3.75 *

  • Michelle

    This review is not a review of the anthology, American Honey, as a whole, but rather a review of one of the stories The Re-education of Savannah McGuire. My main reason for getting American Honey was for this story alone. As soon as the anthology had downloaded I had it open to The Re-education of Savannah McGuire. I am HUGE fan of Heidi's, and could not wait to start this story, I began reading with an eagerness I feel every time I read her books, and I was not disappointed.

    As I make my way through this anthology I will hopefully be adding reviews for the other stories, but for now I'm going to share my thoughts on this one.

    The Re-education of Savannah McGuire is just as the title says, Savannah finds herself being taught a lot of . Savannah is packed off and sent to stay with her Aunt Sue and Uncle Bobby in their farm, she is to be home schooled, but also work on the farm to make amends for being caught. For savannah the farm is a long distant memory of days that where, and all of a sudden this city girl finds herself back again, having to face distant memories and faces she once called friends. Savannah, or Vanna, is a city girl through and through, and her instant response to being on the farm had my in stitches.


    'There's no war I liked living here. It's dirty and nature make my skin hurt'.

    Tyler is an old friend of Savannah's, and it's been years since they last spoke, their friendship cut off as sudden as Savannah's move to the city. Tyler is somewhat looking forward to seeing her again, but is in for a shock when he gets city Savannah,, and not farm girl Savannah, his old best friend. His initial response isn't exactly the best 'welcome back to the country' for Savannah, and I do think she holds this as a grudge against Tyler, making him work even harder to get the friendship back again.

    The interaction between Tyler and Savannah and the constant ups and downs, backwards and forwards, definitely kept me entertained. The lifestyle that they have on the farm feels so welcoming, and relaxing, even I would love to go there. I finished reading The Re-education of Savannah McGuire far quicker than I expected, and when I got to the end I could not believe it was over. I need to next instalment now, I need to find out what happens.

  • Emily Goodman

    I bought this book primarily for Megan Smith's Finding Ours. However, I quickly found a few more author's to start Fangirling over. Particularly HJ Bellus' Walk Me Down and One Southern Night by Marissa Carmel. Smith's Finding Ours was an exceptional read- not surprising. I loved hearing the back story between Rhea and Tanner. Childhood love, trials, tribulations, love and loss and how they stood strong. It also answered some questions I had from Finding Us. HJ Bellus' Walk Me Down left me open mouthed googling the release of the next book. This is an amazing book. After a massive accident that ruins Tess' life, she has to start all over. She copes the only way she knows how and retreats into herself. She then meets Finn. Finn is an amazing book boyfriend! He accepts all of Tess and works so hard to win her over. But fathers don't always agree what is best for their sons. This book ends as a cliffhanger and dying to know what will happen to Tess and Finn. Love, Love, Loved it! Onto Marissa Carmel's One Southern Night. I had read about this book on a blogger's Facebook page and was instantly ready to one click. I was super excited to see that it was included in this college. One Southern Night is about Kam/Lemon. It's a he's madly in love, player boy turned good and she's quick witted, snarky, Northern girl transplanted in a football isn't a sport, but religion town. I loved how Carmel wrote this book. The banter between Kam/Lemon (Laney) is what made this book appealing to me. It reminded me a little of Colleen Hoover's books with the banter and quick wit. Hoping to hear more of Kam/Laney's story in the future. Can't wait for another novel from Carmel. The other authors in this collection were all great. Some of the stories I liked more than other's but, all in all this collection is definately worth buying. It did open my eyes to some great new author's I wouldn't have known about had I not purchased this book. Happy Reading!

  • Chu

    Review Originally Posted at:
    Book Freak

    Rating: 4.5Stars

    This is the perfect summer read. Best Selling Authors all in one book, who’s not going to love that? I was given the opportunity to review Scarlett Metal’s Play It Again.

    It’s about Kara, a city girl who’s on vacation in a small town, to help out to her aging grandparents. She met a small town boy JT, who works in his father’s machine shop and has grease on his hands all the time. But despite the differences, they were gravitated towards each other.

    They were perfect together, but there is one thing though: she was about to go back to the city, and she was about to leave the boy behind. Would it ever work by then? Considering there’s the problem with her mom. Argh. Her mom was annoying, I didn’t know what went wrong with her upbringing, considering she has really kind parents. She’s a snob who thinks she’s too good for the town. Good thing her father makes up for her mother’s sharp words.

    Just when you thought everything is perfect, since decisions has been made, a jaw-dropping twist came in at the end of the novel. Definitely a WTF moment that had made me crave for more!!!

    Love indeed makes all the differences non-essential in a relationship. This is a story about two different people, finding each other in the most unexpected way. I love the fact that it was a short, sweet, and hot read.

    •Complimentary Copy was given in exchange for an honest review.•

    More of my reviews at
    http://reviewsofabookmaniac.blogspot.com

  • D

    I read The Reeducation of Savannah McGuire by Heidi McLaughlin. Love me some Southern cowboy.
    Short stories are always difficult to write and as a reader we are often left feeling like the story was incomplete. Heidi McLaughlin mapped this one out really well. She finished the story for the anthology so that we would get enough out of the characters and the story but she also has the intention of continuing this story to a full length novel. She ended the story in a perfect spot and perfect scene. The story itself was well paced and the storyline it self was full without the reader having to fill in gaps.
    Tyler is a fabulous book boyfriend. He has the perfect balance of southern charm and ruggedness. He was a down home grounded kind of guy. I like that he wasn't all alpha, he didn't have to have a foul mouth to make him sexy. He was just a guy-- a hot, sweet and sexy guy.
    Savannah's character was great too. This was a country girl that had become a city and almost forgot where her roots were. Again I like the simplicity of her character and i think that's what made her and Tyler so likeable.
    The Reeducation of savannah McGuire was a light read of rekindled relationships and true love. I can't wait to see where McLaughlin take the rest of this story.

  • Roxanne Kade


    **This review is for Chelsea Landon's REMEMBER TONIGHT**

    This was an exciting novella with interesting characters, plenty of sexual tension and smoking hot chemistry.

    I was a bit weary of Alanna and her wayward ways. She seemed like a sweet girl, but her actions were anything but. I had to wonder what it was that made her do the things she did, and throughout the story there were little hints, but it was only when Callan challenged her that she really opened up and the truth was revealed.

    I loved the cat and mouse game they played, and it was obviously only a matter of time before he caved. I was horrified to find out what had happened to Callan and his brother a few years before and it highlighted why he was so reluctant to take things further with Alanna, but I also liked that he wanted her to respect herself more - it wasn't all about him and his fears that the past would be repeated. I, too, was hoping that she'd realize her own self-worth, especially where douche bags like Kasey were concerned.

    This was a fun and fresh Summer read, with serious undertones. I loved getting to know the characters and I'd really like to see where their futures lead them.

  • Kristy & Kayla - My Person's Books

    REVIEW: The Storm by Jennifer Foor

    What a breath of fresh air this book was. We both had grins on our faces from start to finish.

    Erica has inherited a bed and breakfast after losing her aunt to cancer. After singing the papers with the lawyer she returns to the home to put this in place for selling. What she doesn’t realize is how many memories will come back to her once she starts looking around. In the midst of a storm, and being in such an old house, Erica is on her toes. What she doesn’t expect is a visitor.

    When Shawn, better known as Reed shows up on her door step looking for a place to stay until the storm passes Erica is hesitant. She is alone, in an old house, in a storm, with the closest town 4 miles away. Does she go with her gut and help him out? Or tell him to back off? Going against her instincts she allows him to stay the night. After all it is a bed and breakfast, she has the room.

    It's what happens overnight that changes her whole life. Erica will never be the same.

    We loved this novella Jenn, We can’t wait to see where the second book takes Erica.

  • Bridger Bitches

    I am a HUGE Jennifer Foor fan and was so honored to get to read an advanced copy of her contribution to the Anthology, American Honey, titled The Storm. The storm is a quick and sexy read that captivates you from the very beginning and holds that attention until the very end. I loved the characters, loved the setting and found my self envisioning her words as if they were a movie. Yes this is a novella so it is quick paced but I felt the story still flowed well and wasn't rushed. I was still able to connect with the characters and become vested in their story. I would love more of them but was left completely satisfied by this story. I cant wait to see what else this anthology holds.

    4****

    ♥ Sophie

  • Jessica Griffith

    HJ Bellus "Walk me Down"
    Woo! Walk me down is awesome! Let me just say that I friggin hate novellas! I hate them. They are too short! I only read this book because HJ Bellus promised me this wouldn't be the end for Finn and Tess:) I'm gonna call this an appetizer. Something to whet your appetite for the next book;) I can't wait! I love the story of Finn and Tess. They are both battling their own issues but they seem to compliment each each other beautifully. Love HJ Bellus books! Cannot wait for the next installment in this story!

  • Cheryl Graham-Petit

    American Honey is an awesome collection of stories that are well-written, had excellent story lines and a good mix of tension, romance, regret, forgiveness, second chances, moving on, angst, attraction, want, need, pain, fate, circumstances, hope, with lust and love thrown in. American Honey is stories of how true love can survive obstacles and make you stronger. My only problem with American Honey is that just as I was getting into a story, it ended on a cliffhanger. Highly recommend this book.

  • Melissa

    I loved this anthology! What a great collection of stories. It was full of hot southern romance... who doesn't love a good southern boy??? There were a few cliffhangers (which I am not a fan of), and a couple of the stories ended in a odd place. Like the story stopped right in the middle randomly. However, I would love to read more from these authors!


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  • Michele A.

    I bought this book to help support a great cause. The stories were all novella length, which was to be expected. I must point out that most of the stories in this book end with cliffhangers. If you are looking for light summer reads with a resolution to the stories, this is not the book for you. The plots were fairly good and they all kept me interested in reading to see what happened with their characters. It was a nice way to get a feel for each author's work. It is a great deal for the amount of stories that you get and I highly recommend giving it a try.

  • Janell Wheeler

    Ok so all I've read of this was the Re-education of Savannah McGuire and I had no idea that it would only be the first part of the story. So I will officially review the story when I read the book in it's entirety later.

    As for the other stories in this little compilation I'll review them directly on their individual books rather than here, but I'm looking forward to many of these stories, there are so many good authors in here.

  • Julie

    Review for Play It Again by Scarlett Metal:

    I always love seeing a romance with a little twist and Scarlett doesn't let you down with this one!

    You get a big city girl with a small town guy with quite an attraction that can't be denied. JT is one country boy you won't soon forget and I fell in love with him and his sweet ways. Nothing like a good hot cowboy!!

    Scarlett never disappoints me with her novellas and I'm ready for more!!

  • TKins

    What an absolutely amazing book full of 10 truly brilliant stories. I could not get enough of them and need more from all the stories.

    Each story deserves 5+ stars.

    It was a excellent way to read from lots of different authors, the only authors I have read a book of before was Megan Smith and Melissa Collins.

    I can't wait for the books to come out separately so I can finish each and every story, well done to all authors.