Weight loss surgery ✓Successful career ✓Love … there’s no time for that!Kennedy Hewson is a workaholic. She hasn’t had a vacation in over five years. Thanks to a streak of record sales, she’s been able to purchase a multi-million dollar condo in downtown Chicago and acquire a boutique-sized collection of fabulous high heels.While on location for work, and quite unexpectedly, Kennedy finds … unexpectedly, Kennedy finds serenity with an unexpected person in an unexpected place, Credence Woods. Can she give up everything she’s worked so hard for, or will she say goodbye to Tennessee and the stranger who made her feel a sense of ‘home’ for the very first time?
Sometimes, you don’t know you’re missing something until you find it.
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4 Stars
Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure is a great read- a contemporary romance with angst, emotion, and drama. It’s a sweet, tender, heart-warming story that was true to life, realistic, and relatable.
Kennedy Hewson lives her life on fast-forward. A successful property sales executive whose life revolves around her work. She’s so focused on her career, she has little time for anything else, let alone a relationship. She’s worked incredibly hard to get to where she is and has the penthouse, clothing, shoes, and lifestyle to prove it. But she has a lot of scars, and not just physical ones, but also of her mind. Even with everything she’s accomplished, and how far she’s come- Kennedy is still stuck in the past and unable to move forward, no matter the ‘put-together’, confident image she presents to the world. She’s chronically insecure about her appearance and can’t escape the distorted image of herself that she has in her mind. Even after the weight loss surgery and workout regime that changed her life- she’s still stuck in her head- wanting and needing to leave her former ‘life’ behind, but unsure how to accomplish that. While on a business trip to Tennessee she has a car accident that wrecks her car, and results in Kennedy being rescued by a handsome local. He takes her back to his place to recover- turning her ‘scheduled’, compartmentalized, and organised life into chaos, right along with her heart.
Who is the handsome stranger you ask? What makes him perfect for Kennedy? Will the sparks between them ignite, or fizzle out? What happens when the job in Tennessee finishes up and she has to go back to Chicago- will it bring their budding relationship to an abrupt end? Will Kennedy ever be able to leave her past behind her and move forward and embrace her ‘new’ life? Your really should read this book to find out how it all plays out.
This was a lovely story. There was a lot of inner dialogue from Kennedy that really makes the reader aware of just how insecure she really is- her thought processes are quite negative and self depreciating. She frustrated me so much with how hard she was on herself and how unattractive she felt- when in reality, she was anything but. It all just made her all the more realistic and endearing. Max was just so perfect for her in every way… swoon. I will let you read all his scrumptious details for yourself- there’s nothing like a mysterious, sexy man to gain my attention!
There were a few minor issues that annoyed me just a little. Sorry, Ms. Sure…… The story seemed a little awkward leading into very ‘closed door’ sex scene/s- I felt that Kennedy was so honest and intimate with us in sharing all her body image issues and vulnerabilities- but then we get closed out when she’s being sexually intimate? It wasn’t that big of a deal, just a minor issue for me personally, which didn’t detract from the overall story, just made me question why. I also thought the drama that was added towards the end wasn’t really warranted, it felt like adding drama just for the sake of it. But I respect that I am NOT the author, and this is Ms. Sure’s story to tell however she wants. Just sharing my though process that’s all. I would also have liked to hear from Max, get his point of view and how he thought about things- as the story is told entirely from Kennedy’s point of view. I feel like we missed out from hearing what he had to say and learning more about him.
The characters are so well crafted, fully developed individuals who really added to the overall storyline. I absolutely love Hank, he is such a wonderful guy, a great asset and friend to Kennedy. I also loved Cora, she was a wonderful addition to the story. All their friends were great too- loyal, supportive and fun.
The story is a wonderfully romantic- with opposites attracting, overcoming obstacles, releasing body image issues, learning to love yourself, new beginnings, learning to ‘live’ again and embracing life elements that made this story hard to put down.
Looking forward to more from Ms. Sure.
Thank you, Ms. Sure!
This beautiful story unfolded quickly and naturally. I was pulled in on the first page and couldn’t put it down. Kennedy and Max immediately had me drawn in and invested in their story. I found the story smart and detailed, the characters relatable and fun. Overall this was a great book and one I will gladly recommend to others.
Alexandria Sure didn’t disappoint once again. I love how she writes about Kennedy and her struggles she has after her weight loss surgery. She still see’s herself as being big. She does little things to try build her self esteem up. While on a business trip she meets Max and after several different times she travels he makes his appearance. Love how it starts with Max annoying her and the relationship grows each time they are together. Just when you think you know what is going to happen Linc shows up. I at one time was rooting for them to and I found myself saying let the past stay behind, choose Max. Once again she makes it like your there eavesdropping on them. The characters are so realistic it makes me want to be part of their friends group. I highly recommend this book !! You will fall in Love with Max and Kennedy just like I did.
Love, love, loved this story! I can totally relate to Kenedy. And in the previous story I was so pulling for her and Linc. But, I am so so happy she found Max. He is amazing and they are perfect for each other! I was pulled in from the very beginning to the end. I definitely recommend this for everyone!
Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure had me from the very beginning. There was something about Kennedy that I connected with. But she is so much braver than I am. If I were ever able to get the weight off and down to my perfect weight I don’t think I could do what she did.
There was a surprise for me while reading it but as soon as I discovered it a lot fell into place with me. I don’t know if it was intended by the author or not but just in case it was, you will just need to read the book for yourself.
There were a few things this book was about, but I feel it was about Kennedy growing comfortable with who she is now, forgetting who she use to be and allowing herself to fall in love.
I think if I had a problem with anything it was that I felt it was maybe a little rushed at the end but other that I wouldn’t change a thing.
Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure is a book that will capture all of your emotions and not let them go.
This is a book that I have been waiting for, for so long. I didn’t realise this was the follow up to In The Pursuit of Charity until I was a few chapters in but once I did nothing could have made me put this book down.
This book tore my heart to shreds more than once, and in ways I didn’t expect, only to slowly, page by page, but the pieces back together again. This book had me smiling and it had me crying. I was just as immersed in this book as I was he first even though it wasn’t the story I expected it would be.
Alexandria Sure is an incredible author whose writing grips hold and won’t let you go, even after you have finished reading. I love how she writes the story that the characters deserve, taking you as the author on a journey. This book was absolutely brilliant and I cannot recommend it more.
Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure
5 Stars
This is my second book by this author and she blew me away with In The Pursuit of Charity, and then I read this one…I absolutely loved everything about this story. It deals with some real life things and some real life feelings and the start of this book totally threw me off, I was like hold it, I have to go back and read the synopsis LOL Then once it got going it made perfect sense.
Kennedy and Max…I don’t even know where to begin with these two, he was everything i want in a male lead and she was so completely awesome and so real as far as her feelings and her inner dialogue. I loved the way they interacted and OMG the “may I have this dance” took my breath away…and I want a Hank, no, correction I need a Hank 🙂
I absolutely love this author..Not sure what it is about her style but for me it is spot on and every word on every page was needed, no filler fluff stuck in there to make the story longer..It was awesome!
I absolutely can not wait to read more from this author and if you haven’t read anything by her yet, do yourself a favor and pick this book up, I just know you will love this as much as I did.
Amazingly Awesome!
I literally devoured this book in one sitting. It is definitely one of those books people can relate to. I love how Kennedy is super successful within her business life and as well as her person life, for the most part, but there are things she struggles with that I think women have issues with as well, such as doubt in yourself and feeling worthless at times.
Kennedy leads a very structured life but I love how Max had a way of getting to her. She starts to question her strict life and the feelings for Max grows but that also brings the second guessing on everything.
I love how realistic this story was and I couldn’t get enough of it. Kennedy was so relatable and Max was just as amazing!
Credence Woods is a standalone novel that follows Kennedy Hewson as she struggles to accept, and feel comfortable with, the person she has become. This story is all about self-discovery, acceptance and love, things which all of us should spend more time reflecting on. This can easily be a one-sitting read, it was for me, and is one of those reads that really grabs you. I really enjoyed Credence Woods and can’t wait to recommend it to others!
My favourite thing about this book is Kennedy. As far as leading ladies go, she has so many of the qualities that I love to read. She’s strong, fierce and independent but also has her own insecurities, which makes her so relatable. What woman hasn’t worried about their appearance at some point in their life? Having this connection and similarity with Kennedy immediately made me like her and want to know more about her story. And what an introduction we had to her life! I will admit, at first I really didn’t know where this story was going to go! A grimy club in Tennessee is not what I was expecting, and nor was Kennedy’s choice of activity! So then we saw her back in professional work mode, things became addictive; I had to know what kind of person she was. This book had so many surprises, I couldn’t stop myself from binging on it and finishing it all in one go.
Aside from Kennedy, there are some really wonderful supporting characters in Credence Woods. From Max, one of my new favourite American men, to Hank, I loved the characters Kennedy finds herself surrounded by. They are just as addicted as she is and I thank the author for taking the time to develop them so much.
Credence Woods was a fun, uplifting and romantic read that I enjoyed from start to finish. From the wonderful characters to unpredictable plot, I can definitely recommend this read to others. I’m excited to read more of this author’s work!
This is a story that has romance and some comedy mixed in. I enjoyed how this author is able to pull me into her story right from the beginning. This is a story about a woman who works too much and finds something or someone unexpectedly when she takes a vacation. She is my favorite. She is sassy but has a little bit of insecurity issue. Will she find what she is missing in her life, I highly recommend you read this book to find out.
Credence Woods
By Alexandria Sure
5 stars
I enjoyed this story so much, the main character really spoke to me from the very beginning and I felt an instant connection with her. Kennedy was such a relatable character and I think that there are going to be so many readers out there that once they start reading realise this. After I read the blurb I wasn’t sure I would find this connection but I really did. I loved reading her story, her good times, her bad, her struggles and her joy. It felt like I was reading her diary and her inner dialogue was so funny at times. I found the book to be such an engaging read that I read it in one sitting I couldn’t put it down at all.
I haven’t read anything by this author previously but I loved her creative and engaging writing style so I would definitely love to read more from her again. I would absolutely have no hesitation in recommending Credence Woods to other readers; it was a wonderful read with an equally wonderful character!
Credence Woods
By: Alexandria Sure
5 out of 5 stars
The story Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure is a romantic comedy book. It is a story that I loved reading. It hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the character of Kennedy Hewson. Kennedy is a woman who has undergone a transformation with her weight and is also a workaholic. Her life is one of control and she has an amazing assistant who helps her. What happens when Kennedy meets someone and finds out that not all things in life have a control button, like the way that she feels when she meets someone unexpectedly? I found myself identifying with Kennedy about the way she feels about herself after she has lost weight. Is it possible that she may have substituted one set of insecurities for another? Kennedy’s story is also one that is at times humorous and I had a smile on my face. She and the unexpected one that she meets banter back and forth and I loved reading about their interactions with each other and those that they call friends. Read this book to find what happens between Kennedy and the one she unexpectedly meets and feels at home with. This is a wonderfully written story that I highly recommend reading. It is a story about confidence, insecurities, closure, and friendships that you will love reading.
This is a love story I haven’t heard before. I guess I never realized all the struggles someone would go through, dating after weight loss surgery. Even years later, Kennedy’s self esteem and body image are affected. Professionally and fashionably fierce, she’s in need of a boost in the rest of her life. Max is a sexy southern gentleman, a great book boyfriend, and just plain sweet. I really like him and how he makes her feel. I love her assistant too! This book is light on angst. It does get a little crazy near the end, but has a happy ever after. It was entertaining and enjoyable.
Credence Woods by Alexandria Sure is a beautifully written love story. It’s most definitely an ‘opposites attract’ story. You could never imagine these 2 characters being together. I was totally drawn to the story from the very beginning and devoured the whole book in one sitting.
Kennedy Hewson is a high flying sales executive buying industrial properties and selling them on. She’s a total workaholic, city girl. Kennedy has previously undergone weight loss surgery and is now a shadow of her former self, although since losing the weight she still struggles with confidence and sees herself as a ‘fat’ person. While on a working trip to Tennessee, Kennedy has a car crash and is rescued by handsome local Max. Max takes Kennedy to his home to look after her and there is an attraction between them.
This is a beautiful story which portrays Kennedy’s journey to deal with her issues around her weight and her growing feelings for Max. Max who lives in a different state (a different world really!) who couldn’t be any more different from Kennedy if tried.
Can Kennedy overcome her self-confidence issues and realise that she is desirable? Can she give up the high powered city job that she has to live in the country? Will Kennedy and Max get the happily ever after that they both deserve so much? These and so many other questions are answered in this gorgeous story that I thoroughly recommend to others.
Before finishing this review I must add that there are some amazing side characters who add so much to this story, none more so than Kennedy’s personal assistant Hank. Hank is truly awesome. Everyone needs a Hank in their life!
5 Star
Credence Woods By Alexandria Sure is a romantic comedy that I literally couldn’t put down till I finished. I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the end. I freaking love Kennedy’s character she’s had a transformation with her weight and is also a workaholic. I can totally relate to her and her need to have control. But she does have a pretty amazing assistant who helps her out. Kennedy meets someone unexpectedly and finds out not everything is as it seems. Can she handle not having control?I found myself laughing at times but I also felt sad at times.i highly recommend this book especially if you want to know what happens. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.