The Casella Cousins Novella 1: HayleyShe drives him crazy in court. He’s the most irritating, self-absorbed defense attorney she’s ever met. What happens when a couple like this goes from enemies to lovers in one moonlit night on his boat?Assistant District Attorney Hayley Casella wants to tear her hair out whenever she has to argue against her nemesis, Paul Covington, in court. She’s battled the … court. She’s battled the white-collar defense attorney for a year and their appearances together are only getting more emotional and tinged with sexual tension.
Hot shot attorney Paul Covington is not letting DA Casella ruin his chances of becoming a partner in the prestigious law firm he joined last year. She’s a looker and smart as hell, but he’s as determined to show her up as she’s determined to put him down.
This heartfelt legal drama is backdropped by the glamor of New York City galas, restaurants and boat trips on the ocean. Will Haley and Paul be able navigate the murky waters of competing careers and baggage from their childhoods to make a life together?
Don’t miss all The Casella Cousins Books: Hayley, Seth, Finn, Alessia, Gideon and Ronan from the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Shay.
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A truly entertaining story full of conflict, bad feelings, and family squabbles. It all begins with two lawyers who fight on opposite sides of the courtroom. Well worth adding to your reading list.
I love Kathryn’s
Book. She gives you such insight on both the characters and there families. I have read many of her series, not all of the books in them, but each is worth the stories you read.
Great read, I loved it!
Fast paced family story. Too much explicite sex.
Hayley and Jack drive each other crazy in court. She’s Assistant District Attorney and Jack’s a defense attorney. They are always at each other’s throats when they are in court and the judge had had it. Hayley and Jack ended up in jail together for contempt cause the judge is hoping they can figure out how to get along in court. They may be enemies in court but there is sexual tension there too. Have the case is over Jack asks Hayley if she will spend the day with him on his boat….. what happens now??? Where do they go from here??? A great standalone with an HEA!!
Kathryn shay creates characters that capture your imagination with reality and love and compassion…enjoyed Hayley story.
I love this author! Her books have great storylines and the characters have depth and are not one dimensional.
very enjoyable
Awesome awesome book
I am a big fan of the Hidden Cove series, so I was looking forward to a new branch with the Casella Cousins. Overall I did very much like the story. I had some issues with some things in too much depth/drag and others needing development.
I knew right away (as I think I was meant to) that the kinds of unprofessional sparking of this pair of attorneys would reveal a strong but unwilling attraction. They did jump into sex awfully fast. However, they then have to resolve their family issues. I really liked the ending and wish he had not lost so much time to get there. I don’t think that much time passage was needed for the story.
An interesting storyline with characters I want to learn more about.
Anything by this author is a must read.
Great read.
I enjoyed reading this book!
I’ve said it often. One of my top authors
Easy read.
I enjoyed the story it was a quick easy read, not too many characters to keep track of. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was a completely enjoyable story. I was drawn into the Casella cousins from the book, “Take Me Back, Hidden Cove Firefighters #9”, featuring Rafe Casella. Hayley Casella is an ADA with the City of New York. She prosecutes alleged criminals that defense attorney Paul Covington defends. The two strike sparks off of each other and it shows in court. A judge has had it with the two and sentences them both to a night in jail for contempt.
How these two deal with each other is a story that kept me glued to my e-reader. Having a glimpse into each of the characters’ thoughts, really helped me to understand their actions and speech so much better. It was almost like I was right there with them.
I adored this story and look forward to the rest of the Casella cousins!
This story is a sexy one. The author does a great job of leading the characters into the scene without being overly graphic. That being said, I would only recommend this to anyone over the age of 18.
Hayley and Paul are attorneys that fight against each other in court a lot. Sparks fly between them during every case they have against each other. They start seeing each other which is hard because of their work. Things keep coming between them causing conflicts. Will they let it end their budding romance?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
I really enjoyed reading about these 2 people who each had dysfunctional family histories. They could share their bodies, their careers, their likes and dislikes but couldn’t share the problems with their families. Their growing realizations that their relationship couldn’t be avoided because of things they wanted to keep hidden was interesting to follow.
I like Kathryn Shay’s writing style and love how she brings her characters to life. She makes me wish i knew them as neighbors, coworkers or friends. This series and the families and extended families are books have and will enjoy a lot.