Making out in stairwells has never been this hot.Las Vegas was just the beginning. After their sinful Easter weekend, Natalie and Steve must learn to work together.NatalieHow can I choose my battles when I am up against a rebellious inner teenager? And have I mentioned I’m waging a war against a persistent attraction to Mr. Stephen Clark?The way my breathing hitches means the painkillers are … rebellious inner teenager? And have I mentioned I’m waging a war against a persistent attraction to Mr. Stephen Clark?
The way my breathing hitches means the painkillers are kicking in.
It is not like I need Steve around or anything. I am just being practical. Getting rid of my tight skirt while battling drowsiness from the meds could cause further damage to my ankle.
What if I stumble and fall? No. Holding on to Steve’s brawny upper arms while he strips off my clothes makes perfect sense.
Right?
Steve
Warring with my body’s reaction to Nat’s proximity is taking a toll on me.
Who knew haggling over rates, fees, and deadlines could be this sexy?
Now, I’m caught up in this tight spot: prancing around hotels in New York with Natalie Todeschini by my side, while holding a briefcase as a shield to avoid public embarrassment.
But, when she needs a helping hand, I’m right there by her side, inching her skirt down her wide hips and shapely legs, supporting her staggering steps as she stumbles toward the hotel bed.
I’ll just sit on the chair and watch over her until she falls asleep. I want to make sure she won’t hurt herself. I can do this.
Right?
Download today the second installment in this delicious new series to find out if Natalie and Steve get a truce.
Cookie Wars- Book #2 in the brand-new A Year in Love Series. Sexy Romantic Comedy stories that will have you curl your toes and split your side.
Check out these other books by USA Today bestselling author Liz Gavin:
Knight’s Edge Series – Rock Star romance
- Tristan
- Noah
- Aidan
- Duke
- Knight’s Edge Collection – 4 full-length novels in one boxed set
Luck Series – Suspenseful Romance
- Luck of the Irish
- St. Patrick’s Luck
Sexy & Sinful Series – Steamy Contemporary Romance
- Our Valentine (Reverse Harem)
A Year in Love – Steamy Short Stories
- Easter Cookie
- Cookie Wars
- Firecracker Cookie – coming out on June 27 2019
- Cookie @ Work – coming out on August 26 2019
- Spooky Cookie – coming out on October 24 2019
- Thankful Cookie – coming out on November 21 2019
- Cookie 4 Xmas – coming out on December 18 2019
- Cookie 2020 – coming out on December 24 2019
- Sweet Valentine’s – coming out on February 10 2020
Highland Celts Series – Fantasy Romance
- Celtic Fire
more
Let The “Cookie Wars” Begin; It’ll Brighten Your Day… Here’s A Great Second-Chance Romance!
They’re ALWAYS the Consummate Competitors…
In MORE Ways than ONE!
And They LOVE to Handle ANY & ALL of the STIFF Competition Com’n their WAY!
That included THAT Trip to Vegas,
Where they went Toe-to-Toe & Head-to-Head Against Each Other…
Until the Doors were Closed & the Lights turned Low,
Then, Their Inhibitions Ran FREE…
Now… It’s the Mor’n AFTER…
And EACH Must DEAL with the FallOUT~ In their Own Way!
She has INNER Demons to SLAY of Her OWN,
A TEENYBopper Mini-Me who’s HeartBroken & Alone!
While He’s Harbour’n Secrets, which Are NOT His OWN,
And which He Therefore doesn’t NOT OWN~
Thus He cannot ReVEAL said Secrets & get HimSelf CLOSER to Eternal Happiness!
These TWO Each have “Cookie Wars” to Fight… Battling to get IT RIGHT!
Will Their “Cookie Wars” END in an HEA, or Crumble Down in Disaster!?!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Liz Gavin’s “Cookie Wars: An Enemy to Lovers Romantic Comedy (A Year in Love Book 2).” I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
This story is from the ever talented author, Liz Gavin ,,,,
This book is #2 in the “A Year in Love” series that Ms Gavin is writing ,,,
1 ,,,,, Easter Cookie: ,,,,, A Frenemies to Lovers Romantic Comedy (A Year in Love, Book 1)
2 ,,,,, Cookie Wars:
3 ,,,,, Firecracker Cookie: (I have not yet reviewed)
4 ,,,,, Thankful Cookie: (not yet published ,,,, November 2020)
This is the next “chapter” in the lives of Stephen Clark and Natalie Todeschini ,,,,
You REALLY must read book #1 before this, which left off in a cliffhanger ,,,,
This book follows a few short reads all together ,,,, Steve and Nat who are very into each other but things happened back when and now they are still waiting for things to be clarified, but before that happens, they still are in the “Friends with Benefits” stage, which I’m sure they would like to transform into a relationship but there is a friend’s misunderstanding keeping everyone in a holding pattern of sorts ,,,,,
I know it doesnt sound like much, but, you really must read Book #1 before anything else makes alot if sense ,,,,, Liz Gavin is a great artist with words and this book is no different ,,,,, it is a short, but good read,,,,
I would so totally recommend this series to everyone,,,,,
I have gotten this ARC voluntarily to leave an honest review,,,,,
ARC was given to me by Author through Booksprout.
My review is giving completely voluntarily.
I gave this book a 4 stars.
I am going to rate this book as a whole, since I have only read 3 out of the 4 installments. (The last short story is to be releasing in November 2020.)
This is the 2rd book in a 4 part installment story. They are short books, that end in cliffhangers, you have to read all of them in order to understand what is happening.
This is my first book I read by Liz Gavin and I did enjoy them.
Steve and Natalie were friends back in high school, and more then liked each other secretly. He was the shyer nerd type afraid, and she was popular cool girl outgoing. They always hung out together, bestfriends, they were 3 of them Bella was Natalie best friend too. Unfortunately senior promo happened- everything changed that night for them sequence of events like secrets, misunderstandings, misinterpretation, betrayal, broken hearts that would keep them apart for a few years. The next installments will take us through their rollercoaster of a relationship, until they met again, rebuilding trust , company’s they’ve built, friendships they’ve kept,, rivalries in same industries, ex`s return to cause problems, their chemistry is undeniable, steamy HOT sex they just can’t fight it…. They have both matured into strong alpha, fiesty beautiful, independent people that know what they want, and will fight for it. This is also a comedy romance. Some funny scenes thrown into the mix…LOL.
I did enjoy the story as overall ( except of course the ending n/a yet) I’m just not a huge fan of installment storytelling. To me this would be great in just one awesome book. I recommend the story in it self.
Reading Order:
Year in Love – Steamy Short Stories
1. Easter Cookie ( currently as posted date free kindle)
2. Cookie Wars
3. Firecracker Cookie releases 6/23/20
4. Thankful Cookie – coming out in November
A short story continuing Stave a Natalie’s second chance at love. These two were high school lovers scorned. Now friends with benefits without the friends. They have an undeniable chemistry and attraction to one another. What happens when one wants more? Will they be able to have more after all the hurt? This book ends in a cliff hanger and I can’t wait for the next installment!!
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Easy Read
I enjoy this book. It was a easy fluent read. Steve & Natalie are trying to hind their feelings for one another secret but its not working to well. They love their businesses that they run but they cant run from their feelings for one another.
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Second book in this series as we follow Natalie and Steve .
Short and steamy ,second chance romance.
They were high school sweethearts .Stephen stood her up at prom and she was hurt and definitely couldn’t forgive him.
They met at a trade show as they working in the same industry.
They had a connection, but trust is not there.
Stephen wanted more, but Natalie wanted answers first. Stephen had some secrets from the past . Will he reveal them?
Will Natalie get over ?
I can’t wait for the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Cookie War’s by Liz Gavin is the second novella in the Year in Love series. In this novellas installment two high school sweethearts reconnect after many years apart. This novella is a sweet, sensual, and whimsical tale of how some people only need a second chance to get their romance back. I loved the characters and story in this novella but it did not have a happy ever after ending because it leaves off with a promise of more in future installments. This reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is even though I really enjoyed this tale I think it is not complete. I would prefer to read the entire story in one book rather than in a series of pieces. Cookie War’s is a funny, sweet, and romantic read, but no HEA!
I enjoyed reading this story. It was really fun. The characters were interesting and on edge with each other. And the story was interesting. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I purchased the first book because the blurb caught my attention and I have really enjoyed Liz’s books. So very entertaining, giggles abound. This second book does not disappoint, although it does end in another cliffhanger, my heart thumped and I could not wait to find out where and when next Natalie and Steve would be secreted away fighting their attraction. Quirky characters and a storyline that is fun and engaging.
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Cookie Wars is book two of A Year In Love series and continues where book one left off. The story flowed smoothly and is a fun quick novella about business competitors who become much more to each other. I love how they can’t get over past hurts but it doesn’t stop them from wanting to be together. Great writing, fun, believable characters and an entertaining read.
This is the second book in this series and I loved it just as much as the first one. Once again you have well developed characters that are engaging with plenty of twists added to the hot chemistry they have. Storyline flowed smoothly.
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This is the second book in the continuing romance between Natalie and Steve and the temperature is heating up to RED HOT STEAMY! Whew, how much hotter can these two get? Where there is any opportunity whatsoever, they are in each other’s arms even at the risk of being caught. They just don’t care. They want each other.It’s that simple. But can lust prove to be something more and something that could be ever lasting?? Wonderfully written by the best selling author Liz Gavin. I look forward to reading more in this series which is full of fun, passion, love and wonderful characters that are so easy to read and enjoy. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Most definitely recommended.
A wonderful short continuation of the life story of Natalie and Steve. It is well written and enjoyable romance of friends with benefits relationship because of an old misunderstanding and drama. I am on the edge of my seat with the passion and humor around these two as issues and chaos continue to keep things unsettled as you are left on another cliffhanger hoping for a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This serial series starts with Easter Cookie (which is currently free)
Where we meet Natalie and Stephen.
Both are successful
They have the same careers
They have the same drive
They share a history
They share a little something extra
They are competitors in and out of the boardroom
Each release so far has been about 50 pages and despite each release being so short –
I was engaged in the story line.
I felt a connection to the characters.
I wanted more.
Natalie is wary of any form of commitment. Having been burned by her bestie and the boy she thought was her boyfriend in high school she has become a bit of a commitment-phobe when it comes to long term commitments. Frenemies with benefits though is a definite okay in her book. Her character is spunky and takes no prisoners. She is a bit clumsy but not in her ever-present stilettos.
Every woman needs her armor.
Stephen is laid back. I liked how he admitted the woman had him in knots every time she was within breathing distance. He is patient and knows his persistence will pay off. Or he hopes it does.
Easy to follow story line with solid characters that will engage and delight.
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Natalie and Stephen went to school together, they were suppose to go to Prom together but Stephen did not turn up so Natalie cannot forgive him. The both are attracted to each other but they believe they are better of as friends.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Second book in this series and as we end on a cliffhanger there is at least one more to come.
Stephan and Natalie’s story continues He wants to be a couple but she is still wanting answers about why he stood her up at the prom Will he finally answer her questions You will have to read to see. Bella is still keeping secrets will she eventually tell Natalie what is happening. Another short read that keeps you turning the pages
I read Easter Cookie, free as of 06/02/2019, before reading Cookie Wars. It adds to the establishment of Nat and Steve’s situation. Cookie Wars is an entertaining and funny story. It has very steamy sex encounters. It also explained how Nat and Steve broke up. Unfortunately, I don’t think they are settled as a new character was introduced. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]
This is the second book in the “A Year in Love” series and another quick, easy read where we have a continuation of the lives of Stephen and Natalie. It starts right where book one left off. Unfortunately, a friend’s secret and one of Stephen’s ex’s continue to cause chaos and both are too stubborn to let a full relationship develop. You won’t want to miss how book plays out but keep in mind it leaves us with a cliffhanger. I received a copy of this ARC via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
You thought Easter was hot?
Yeah, this one has upped the heat.
Now Natalie is more confused than ever, while being more in lust/love with Steve than she has ever been – but the same obstacles are still in her way. If only she can work out what the heckythump Steve is playing at.
They are back again, up to their bedroom (and to be honest, anywhere they can manage) antics – can they manage to work together? Be truthful? Keep their hands off each other? Ok that last one is definitely a no chance!
I love their antics.
Not everyone is able to say what they need