Robin M. (robinmy) -
The Kowalski family has owned the Northern Star Lodge for three generations; but as his siblings move away to live their own lives, Josh Kowalski has been saddled with keeping it a profitable business. The housekeeper's daughter, Kate Davis, grew up with Josh and has always been his best friend. But Katie has been waiting for Josh to notice she isn't one of the guys. Actually, everyone in town has been wondering when they would get together. Josh is the only person who doesn't see that things have changed. Now Josh may have a chance to leave the lodge, leave Maine, and leave Katie. He has to figure out what is right for him.
It was clear that Josh would never be happy at the lodge unless it was his own choice to stay. Josh felt trapped by circumstances and just wanted out. His feelings for Katie were a whole different matter. Josh is oblivious to their changing relationship. I loved that Katie's mother, Rose, kept steering them together. The comments from the family and townspeople about Josh and Katie were hilarious.
I've been looking forward to Josh and Katie finally having their own book. I have to say it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I felt like they went from friends to lovers a little too quickly (even though it took years). Also the resolution of the whole leaving Katie behind storyline wasn't satisfying to me. Overall, a good book that could have been great. My rating: 4 Stars.
It was clear that Josh would never be happy at the lodge unless it was his own choice to stay. Josh felt trapped by circumstances and just wanted out. His feelings for Katie were a whole different matter. Josh is oblivious to their changing relationship. I loved that Katie's mother, Rose, kept steering them together. The comments from the family and townspeople about Josh and Katie were hilarious.
I've been looking forward to Josh and Katie finally having their own book. I have to say it didn't quite live up to my expectations. I felt like they went from friends to lovers a little too quickly (even though it took years). Also the resolution of the whole leaving Katie behind storyline wasn't satisfying to me. Overall, a good book that could have been great. My rating: 4 Stars.
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey
The Kowalski Family Series Book 6
Josh Kowalski was stuck. His three brothers and sister had escaped the tiny town of Whitford, Maine and the running of the families Northern Star Lodge. When his dad passed, everyone just assumed Josh was fine staying and taking care of things, he wasnt. Torn between considering selling a home that has been in the family for four generations and leaving Rosie Davis, their housekeeper who was more like a mother, homeless weighed too heavy on him. He never had the choice in his life and it looked as if he never would.
Katie Davis had a secret, well not really. She had been in love with Josh for as long as she could remember. It seems most of the whole town knew as well, everyone but Josh. When thrown together to help out while her mom was sick, Katie saw her one chance at trying to get Josh to notice her as woman instead of his best buddy, one of the guys. But would she be willing to just have Josh settle for her because he was stuck in Whitford the rest of his life?
The Kowalski series starts with the first two books about one Kowalski family, two brothers, and the last four books have been their cousins. Josh has seen his brother Sean come home from the army and marry a girl plenty far away from the lodge. His brother Ryan found his true love in the last book but he has moved away as well. His brother Mitch has found his true love as well and still lives in Whitford, but travels out of town with his demolition company. The author has done a fantastic job of bringing out the emotions the characters are going through. Josh being torn between family and tradition versus his own dreams. Katie loving him but not wanting to hang onto him if hell be unhappy and Rosie who wants to see her daughter and Josh married and giving her grand-babies in the family lodge. Excellent story.
**Sexual content and language
**Received through NetGalley for review
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/kowalski-series-by-shannon-stacey.html
The Kowalski Family Series Book 6
Josh Kowalski was stuck. His three brothers and sister had escaped the tiny town of Whitford, Maine and the running of the families Northern Star Lodge. When his dad passed, everyone just assumed Josh was fine staying and taking care of things, he wasnt. Torn between considering selling a home that has been in the family for four generations and leaving Rosie Davis, their housekeeper who was more like a mother, homeless weighed too heavy on him. He never had the choice in his life and it looked as if he never would.
Katie Davis had a secret, well not really. She had been in love with Josh for as long as she could remember. It seems most of the whole town knew as well, everyone but Josh. When thrown together to help out while her mom was sick, Katie saw her one chance at trying to get Josh to notice her as woman instead of his best buddy, one of the guys. But would she be willing to just have Josh settle for her because he was stuck in Whitford the rest of his life?
The Kowalski series starts with the first two books about one Kowalski family, two brothers, and the last four books have been their cousins. Josh has seen his brother Sean come home from the army and marry a girl plenty far away from the lodge. His brother Ryan found his true love in the last book but he has moved away as well. His brother Mitch has found his true love as well and still lives in Whitford, but travels out of town with his demolition company. The author has done a fantastic job of bringing out the emotions the characters are going through. Josh being torn between family and tradition versus his own dreams. Katie loving him but not wanting to hang onto him if hell be unhappy and Rosie who wants to see her daughter and Josh married and giving her grand-babies in the family lodge. Excellent story.
**Sexual content and language
**Received through NetGalley for review
http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/kowalski-series-by-shannon-stacey.html
