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Penny Reid

December 13 2018

<img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1597339082i/29961483._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> **AUDIOBOOK LINKS** <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B0855PX77K/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-184704&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_184704_rh_us" rel="nofollow noopener">Audible</a>*<a href="https://apple.co/3alfEj1" rel="nofollow noopener">iTunes</a>*<a href="http://bit.ly/3aevOdZ" rel="nofollow noopener">Authors Direct</a>*<a href="http://bit.ly/2NtKFHr" rel="nofollow noopener">Kobo</a>*<a href="https://www.nookaudiobooks.com/audiobook/1010675/beard-necessities" rel="nofollow noopener">Nook</a>*<a href="http://bit.ly/2RrRRoL" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Play</a> **EBOOK LINKS** <a href="https://amzn.to/2OWgu9G" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon US</a>*<a href="https://amzn.to/2Tz2p5F" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon UK</a>*<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Beard-Necessities-Winston-Brothers-Book-ebook/dp/B07KCLZ5MW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542857617&sr=8-1&keywords=beard+necessities+penny+reid" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon AU</a>*<a href="https://amzn.to/36C0rYU" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon CA</a> <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/beard-necessities/id1441648382?mt=11&app=itunes&at=1000lchZ" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple Books</a>*<a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Penny_Reid_Beard_Necessities?id=5792DwAAQBAJ&hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Play</a>*<a href="https://www.kobo.com/th/en/ebook/beard-necessities" rel="nofollow noopener">Kobo</a>*<a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beard-necessities-penny-reid/1129835913?ean=2940161777787" rel="nofollow noopener">B&N</a>*<a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/905668" rel="nofollow noopener">Smashwords</a> <a href="https://shop.pennyreid.ninja/products/book-wb-7-0-beard-necessities-signed" rel="nofollow noopener"> Buy a Signed Paperback Copy from Penny's Store </a>

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Christy

October 30 2019

5 stars <a href="https://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Christyb23/media/Book%20Reviews%2011/IMG_5040_zpsq68xdguo.png.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1572777557i/28396106._SY540_.png" alt=" photo IMG_5040_zpsq68xdguo.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> After reading Beard with Me a few months ago, I couldn't wait to read the conclusion of Billy and Scarlet's story. I was equal parts excited and sad, because although I wanted to find out what happened with them, I'm not quite ready to say goodbye to the Winston Brothers. I love this family so much and I'm sad this is the last book. But what a way to end it! This book was wonderful and oh so satisfying! It gave me all the feels and made me smile so big. I loved it to pieces. <blockquote>“As folks who love them both, it falls on us—all of us—to make the magic happen.”</blockquote> The entire Winston clan is in Italy and Cletus comes up with a brilliant plan.... he will do whatever it takes to get Scarlet and Billy together. All of Cletus's fabulous shenanigans reminded me why I love him so much! There were so many moments in this story that had me laughing, which was a nice change of pace from the first part of Billy and Scarlet's story. Billy and Scarlet are both a little stubborn, and it takes some pushing, but their chemistry and the love between them is undeniable. Billy just might be my favorite Winston brother. He really is the best. The most giving, the most brave, the most selfless. He loves his family something fierce and he puts those he loves above himself always. Scarlet is the love of his life, but there has always been something in the way of them being together. I loved watching all their truths come out, and seeing them get to know each other again. These two belong together. As the blurb states, no one deserves a happily ever after quite as much as Billy Winston. And I'm so happy he found his. This was such a beautiful second chance romance that was full of heart, humor, and steam. I couldn't get enough of it. I love the Winston family so much and I'll definitely be doing a re-read of all their books in the future. This was the perfect book to end the series and I couldnt' have been happier with how it turned out. Bravo, Penny Reid! Thank you for creating this fantastic world and these amazing characters! <blockquote>“Between people who love each other, there is no debt, only surplus.”</blockquote>

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Starr (AKA Starrfish) Rivers

November 08 2019

This was getting to be a 5 star book for me when I started it off. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1533937337ra/26107717.gif" width="480" height="270" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> The last book <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/36268443.Beard_with_Me__Winston_Brothers___6_" title="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566904168l/36268443._SY75_.jpg" alt="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> was background on the MCs when they were "kids" even tho they behaved twice their age at least. See review here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3038265977">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> The first 40% or so of this book was very promising, tugged on my heart strings every which way for Billy. Reminded me of the PAIN (I enjoy these heart rending books) in <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/39943830.Pure_Awakening__Pure__Dark_Ones_6_5_" title="Pure Awakening (Pure/ Dark Ones 6.5) by Aja James" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1525122132l/39943830._SY75_.jpg" alt="Pure Awakening (Pure/ Dark Ones 6.5) by Aja James" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> and <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/44095047.Pure_Providence__Pure__Dark_Ones__8_5_" title="Pure Providence (Pure/ Dark Ones #8.5) by Aja James" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1550927860l/44095047._SY75_.jpg" alt="Pure Providence (Pure/ Dark Ones #8.5) by Aja James" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>. Also about an epic couple who has a past that prevents them from sharing a present and future. So I was EXCITED to see how Scarlet was going to WIN BACK Billy because from my POV knowing everything that happened between them, it's still mostly her fault. This is where I have to take down my stars to 4 stars. Because Scarlet didn't grovel, she didn't win back anything. BILLY APOLOGIZED TO HER FOR BEING SELFISH AND WON HER!! Say what???? <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1573246037ra/28423184.gif" width="245" height="175" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> So now I get into the back drop-- IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS, DON'T READ ON * the 2 meet when she's 14, he's 16. He's de facto head of household with ridiculous burdens on his shoulders. He grew up in a violent household. His father is a member of an illegal MC. But he's the perfect guy and his biggest fault is seeing everything in black and white. There is no gray. He's too unyielding. She's the daughter of the serial-killer head of the MC. Her childhood is even more violent and she doesn't even have a home to live in, so she camps out in the woods. Long story short, they meet, he decides to take care of her, which is what he does for everyone (hero complex) and they fall in love. * given she's so young, she really can't be expected to understand relationships between men and women. She has a major crush on a much older guy (19), Ben. And then she falls in love too with Billy and says no to Ben. Stuff happens where she's in trouble with her father and Billy convinces her to run away and never come back so she'd be safe. But the MC members come hunting for her and he takes her punishment for her (broken fingers, jaw, legs, flesh cut into, etc.) and was hospitalized for months, lost his football scholarship, his chance to go to college, get out of town, etc. * meanwhile, she gets married to Ben, who gives her the impression that she's safe because of him, and she never knows what Billy did for her. Billy is resentful that she chose Ben out of gratitude and obligation even tho she's in love with Billy and he's in love with her. They have a weird push and pull relationship while she's engaged and then married for a decade. Then Ben finally dies (forget how) and now she's free but Billy is faked engaged for his political career and Scarlet is going to therapy. * present day: Billy put himself through hell again to mainly get revenge on the head of the MC and also to get justice. He's tired of Scarlet's cold shoulder and silence (while she's dealing with her own issues) and he's just ready to give up on everything, on them. The whole Winston family is in Italy for the birth of Duane's baby and spending several weeks there I guess as a family getaway. Here's their chance at reconciliation, being in close proximity for extended period of time. This part reminds me of <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/47905709.Pure_Surrender__Pure__Dark_Ones__10_" title="Pure Surrender (Pure/ Dark Ones #10) by Aja James" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571270786l/47905709._SY75_.jpg" alt="Pure Surrender (Pure/ Dark Ones #10) by Aja James" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>. And the sacrifices and grudges also remind me of Pure Surrender. (Yeah, Aja's books are forever imprinted in my mind). At this point i'm thinking -- yes! GO GET YOUR MAN, woman! I thought, Scarlet will finally know what he did for her, she's stronger now and sure of herself and she'll go get her man. But that's not apparently Scarlet. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1564649466ra/27922093.gif" width="271" height="336" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Her way of getting her man is to cook for him and give him little touches and essentially WAIT FOR HIM TO COME GET HER. I liked her character but I really hate this part. The thing is, from Billy's POV, what led him to make the decisions he's made, keeping silent about many things, is because he never felt secure enough in Scarlet's love. Her actions didn't prove that she loved him, but she explains it away and he just accepts it --AT WHICH POINT I MIGHT HAVE CURSED A LOT <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1573246037ra/28423185.gif" width="480" height="270" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> He wasn't secure in her love when they were young (give her a pass for being 14), not when they were older and she was married (18) and not now (30ish). Because she NEVER DID ANYTHING TO WIN HIM!!! Tell me! What did she do for him??! Other than write little haikus and tell not funny jokes?? WHAT DID SHE DO FOR HIM?? She might have said the words once or twice but she didn't f/up with actions. She didn't break off her engagement tho he begged her to (and he didn't tell her about his being the one making her safe instead of her selfish fiance because he didn't want her to feel indebted to him too!) he wanted her to CHOOSE him. Choose love over fear and gratitude. That's not what she did. I find her reasons tepid. Then he tried to convince her to leave her husband, and yeah, he could have been less circuitous about it and more direct, and they shouldn't have been sneaking around (emotional cheating but cheating), but she also didn't leave then. She certainly participated aplenty in the emotional cheating tho. INDECISIVE MUCH???? SO IF BEN, her not so great husband, LIVED TO 100, WHAT THIS BOOK TELLS ME IS THAT THIS TRUE LOVE EPIC COUPLE WOULD NEVER HAVE GOTTEN TOGETHER!!!! Now, marinate on that for a bit... just think it through with me... <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1573246037ra/28423186.gif" width="500" height="281" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> That's what this book is telling me. that they couldn't have found their way to each other without all the stars aligning and husbands dying and family diving in to help them (thank you Cletus). I compare that with the epic true love books I mentioned above and I'm left wholly unsatisfied. UNSATISFIED!! Billy saved Scarlet's life. He's the reason (from teaching her music to encouraging her singing) she is free and soaring, while he's taken so much damage and pain both physical and emotional unto himself. And you know why HE's the one apologizing to HER???? Because HE'S SELFISH FOR NOT TELLING HER WHAT HE DID!!! HE'S SELFISH FOR WANTING HER TO CHOOSE HIM!! BECAUSE IF THEY WERE JUST FRIENDS, AND HE WASN'T IN LOVE WITH HER, HE WOULD HAVE TOLD HER AND SHE WOULDN'T HAVE WASTED HER TIME WITH BEN!!! <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1573246037ra/28423187.gif" width="500" height="212" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> That's the logic, folks. But listen, how about this logic: if they were just friends, loved as a friend, I don't think he ever would have done all of that. She's not family. He only does this for family. He has NO FRIENDS as far as I can tell. and she might have still been able to get away by marrying Ben. Or he would have plotted what to do more with Cletus. My point is, if they'd been only "in love" as friends, things never would have happened this way. Billy did what he did for the GIRL HE LOVES, he took her pain for himself. he would move heaven and earth to protect her. so to theorize about him doing this as FRIENDS is STUPID! And then using that theory to make him apologize is STUPID! OK now I'm mad, so I'm taking down another star. Why else was the last 50% or so unsatisfying? bc with 2 decades of sexual tension, the sex was pretty lukewarm. VERY lukewarm. I was expecting Billy to explode honestly. This guy has been "celibate for most of his adult life" bc he loves this woman and when they finally get together, I'm like... meh. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1530218993ra/25879880.gif" width="250" height="200" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> The only saving grace was what Scarlet did for Billy in the end to keep him out of jail. And they get a HEA. But the resolution of the past was very much unsatisfying. There are things Billy should apologize for but there's just as much Scarlet should apologize for and I never got that satisfaction. Like: you have this wonderful, devoted man chasing after you for a decade -- why couldn't you choose him over fear and a sense of indebtedness? To a man you know is not worthy. Who is truly selfish and uses you? You're either stupid, not sure of what you feel, or a complete coward. None of these options make Scarlet an appealing character to me. So... yeah, we get our HEA, but it wasn't as satisfying as I hoped it would be. <img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1560800094ra/27683739.gif" width="500" height="233" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

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Wendy'sThoughts

October 12 2016

Unlimited Amount of Stars and Hearts *?????*?????*?????*?????*????? Congratulations-2019 Best Romance Semifinal Round Nominee, Review Spoiler Free In 2014, Penny Reid introduced to the world the Winston Brothers in her crossover book, Beauty and the Mustache. She took Ashley from our Knitting in the City group and brought her back to the family home in Tennesse. Little did we all imagine how impactful it would be to our hearts and minds. And in my humble opinion, I think a lot of other savvy authors took note too because it seemed everywhere I turned to read, there were these sexy men with BEARDS... Just Sayin'... But I digress. The Winston Brothers became a series that took me on a journey I never knew I wanted to go on...Reid does that naturally with all of her books. If you haven't read Reid, please take a look at her entire catalog, there is something for everyone. So this Winston family has been the passion of mine from the start and one of the main players has been Billy Winston. He is the one brother who was part of every story yet still was a mystery. We would get bits and pieces, hints as to why he was who he was, yet never enough to satisfy. As the series worked its way through all of the siblings, the one brother we all had a neverending interest in was Billy. Earlier this year, the backstory of Billy's and Scarlett's younger life and love story was released. It is NOT a required reading, Ms. Reid is very emphatic about it. To read it might be too intense for some. I can honestly say, Ms. Reid covers what is necessary for those who have not read Beard with Me to feel as if they have a handle on Billy's and Scarlet's issues and feelings for each other. However, if you have the ability to read Beard with Me, you will experience something quite touching and real. It is the foundation of the type of love someone has for another that has no boundaries or limits they will do to protect and shield the other. Which brings me finally to Beard Necessities. The love Billy and Scarlet/Claire have for each other is there...it has always been there. It has just been incredibly difficult for both of them to be on the same path together at the same time. It has been like they were in a tall maze where they started out together and then due to both being stubborn or misreading cues or both, they separated, got mixed up and could never find the path back to each other. Oh, they could hear each other and try to direct which way to go only to get deeper and deeper turned around. At one point, both seemed to be stuck. Each living life, going through the motions but with this undercurrent of want and need for the other... All of this turmoil has not gone unnoticed by the entire family. The main manipulator and constant thinker of things, Cletus, has decided enough is enough. He assesses the situation, sees an opportunity where the conditions are perfect to enact a plan, and calls a meeting of the minds. As Ms. Reid states at the very beginning of the blurb: <blockquote>Billy Winston’s family is going to see him happy and in love if it’s the last thing they do. </blockquote> This journey for Scarlet and Billy will not be the easy road without bumps or hiccups but it will be the perfect one for them and us. All is revealed, all is displayed, each loving, confusing, and sometimes humorous moment. We are also gifted with the entire Winston family and extended parts. Cletus is there in full glory doing that perfect Cletus thing. The other brothers have their moments and any leftover pieces of previous questions about brother relationships are answered. This wonderful ending to the Winston series made me want to start it all over again.I know I will...I just need to find a block of time to do it. The great news is this Winston Family will not go into the deep night never to rise again. Ms. Reid has already planned a new series with Cletus and Jenn, Engagement, and Espionage (Handcrafted Mysteries #1). 2020 is right around the corner, so the wait for me won't be too long. <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/20359781.Beauty_and_the_Mustache__Knitting_in_the_City___4__Winston_Brothers___0_" title="Beauty and the Mustache (Knitting in the City, #4; Winston Brothers, #0) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388441208l/20359781._SX50_.jpg" alt="Beauty and the Mustache (Knitting in the City, #4; Winston Brothers, #0) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> Beauty and the Mustache (Knitting in the City4/ Winston Brothers, #0.5) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1089243742">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/23314731.Truth_or_Beard__Winston_Brothers___1_" title="Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers, #1) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412610304l/23314731._SY75_.jpg" alt="Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers, #1) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers, #1)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1203917060">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/23337863.Grin_and_Beard_It__Winston_Brothers___2_" title="Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers, #2) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412692321l/23337863._SY75_.jpg" alt="Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers, #2) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Grin and Beard It (Winston Brothers #2) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1203917028">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/23337872.Beard_Science__Winston_Brothers___3_" title="Beard Science (Winston Brothers, #3) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412692519l/23337872._SY75_.jpg" alt="Beard Science (Winston Brothers, #3) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Beard Science (Winston Brothers #3) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1203917017">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/30315673.Beard_in_Mind__Winston_Brothers___4_" title="Beard in Mind (Winston Brothers, #4) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1498809537l/30315673._SY75_.jpg" alt="Beard in Mind (Winston Brothers, #4) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Beard in Mind (Winston Brothers, #4) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1782105383">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/30315676.Dr__Strange_Beard__Winston_Brothers___5_" title="Dr. Strange Beard (Winston Brothers, #5) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1528200187l/30315676._SY75_.jpg" alt="Dr. Strange Beard (Winston Brothers, #5) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Dr. Strange Beard (Winston Brothers, #5) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1782127821">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/36268443.Beard_with_Me__Winston_Brothers___6_" title="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1566904168l/36268443._SY75_.jpg" alt="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #5.5) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2953237206">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/30315692.Beard_Necessities__Winston_Brothers___7_" title="Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1570283991l/30315692._SY75_.jpg" alt="Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers, #7) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers, #6) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1782132411">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> And the series that started it 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href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1650658173">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/30242230.Marriage_of_Inconvenience__Knitting_in_the_City___7_" title="Marriage of Inconvenience (Knitting in the City, #7) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1471385814l/30242230._SY75_.jpg" alt="Marriage of Inconvenience (Knitting in the City, #7) by Penny Reid" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> Marriage of Inconvenience (Knitting in the City #7) <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2197908160">https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...</a> ~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~ November 7, 2019- I have tomorrow off and will be devoting my time to this Much Anticipated book. Who am I kidding, I am starting it now and probably won't be sleeping tonight. ???????????????????? October 10, 2019 It has been a long wait...I first did this place holder 3 years ago almost to the day. Over this time, I had at first just put down my wish for this story of Billy Winston and Claire McClure. Then in 2017, Penny Reid shared with one of her favorite blogs, a letter Billy wrote to Claire. I posted the link and the letter was so touching I almost couldn't breathe. Recently Beard with Me was released and it was monumental in the history of the tragic love story these two experienced when they were so young. It gave us everything we could want for the "backstory " of this couple. Now we are close to having their story finally told in real-time. We now have the Blurb and it tells us we will be going on a Love Journey with Billy, Claire, and the whole amazing Winston Clan. I can hardly wait...I am counting the days. November 4, 2019 is less than a month away...I have been waiting for 3 years...less than 30 days, I can do in my sleep... ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️ February 15, 2017 Penny Reid Just gave us a link to Billy's deepest thoughts and feelings about his feelings for his love... Billy lays it all out in a letter that says everything he is feeling... Thank you for the link to Lisa True Story Book Blog from Penny's Newsletter... On the page, you will see all of the Winston Brothers and then the letter <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.truestorybookblog.com/2017/02/14/love-note-billy-to-scarlett-winston-brothers-series-by-penny-reid/">http://www.truestorybookblog.com/2017...</a> Read the letter and you will have amazing insight into this upcoming book... Billy, my heart hurts for you...But knowing Penny Reid and her love for the Winston Men... Hang in there... as She Will Find A Way... ●•●•●•●•●•●•●• October 16, 2016 Like all smart, crafty authors... They save the most teased... The most wanted story for last... We have been pining for Billy and Clare to finally have their time... Tick Tock, the clock has started ticking for the Love Story which may take our breath away... Beard Necessities (Winston Brothers #6) 2019 For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways <div> <a href="http://starangelsreviews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img alt=" photo banner_zpsb3ab83a0.jpg" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1407612151i/10746470._SX540_.jpg" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a> </div>

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McGee Magoo

June 05 2016

COUNTDOWN BELOW! <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20191007T00&p0=%3A&msg=William+Shakespeare+Winston+Time&font=cursive">https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...</a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/114598851@N02/26874028984/in/dateposted-public/" title="BOOKBF2" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1465152253i/19320944.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="BOOKBF2" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/114598851@N02/26870592713/in/dateposted-public/" title="B-BillyFranggy" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1465137942i/19319309.jpg" width="364" height="500" alt="B-BillyFranggy" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/114598851@N02/26868961144/in/dateposted-public/" title="A-3 Billy-Franggy1" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1465137942i/19319310.jpg" width="500" height="412" alt="A-3 Billy-Franggy1" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/114598851@N02/26870329873/in/dateposted-public/" title="A-1 Family-Franggy3" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1465137942i/19319311.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="A-1 Family-Franggy3" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

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Rachel L

December 02 2019

2 stars If Beard With Me reminded me of why I loved Reid’s books, Beard Necessities reminded me of why I stopped reading her books in the first place. I devoured Beard With Me in HOURS, and Beard Necessities took me days to read. It was boring, the pacing was completely off, it was nauseatingly cheesy, and worst of all I lost interest in ALL of the characters. Characters I’ve loved for years. This was my most anticipated book of the last 5 years and I was beyond disappointed with the result. Not much more to say, I’m not angry. I’m sad. I’m disappointed. And… I think I’m finally done. The quality just isn’t the same for me. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1494101706i/22685352._SX540_.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Follow me on ♥ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/rachelreadsravenously" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook</a> ♥ <a href="http://rachelsreadsravenously.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Blog</a> ♥ <a href="http://instagram.com/rachelreadsravenously" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a> ♥ <a href="https://twitter.com/rayliz89" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitter</a> ♥

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Em Lost In Books

December 28 2019

I was waiting for this ever since I read Beard Science, but this fell short of what I expected this to be. :(

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Patty ~ Wrapped Up In Reading Book Blog

November 05 2019

*****FIVE STARS***** {ARC Generously Provided by Author} We’d climbed mountains to get here, crossed stormy seas. I was under no delusions our future sailing would be smooth. But hopefully, given the last few weeks and all we’d fought for, resolved, and shared, whatever path we traveled, we’d be together from now on. <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1574094695i/28468497._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Sadly the ”Winston Brothers” series comes to an end with this last installment, ”BEARD NECESSITIES”. It’s been a fun journey with this hilarious and eccentric bunch of unforgettable characters. We get the conclusion of the most epic and heartbreaking romance between Billy and Scarlet. Their story is incredibly angsty and I think the steamiest of all. This poor couple has spent over a decade apart. Billy and Scarlet have put their true feelings on the back burner for what they each considered to be noble reasons but Cleetus is determined to snap them out of their delusions. Cleetus enlists the help of all his siblings and their significant others to reunite Billy and Scarlet. It was a treat getting a chance to be with all the amazing Winston’s and their true loves. This book ends the series on a heart-soaring high. I loved that relationships are mended and old feuds are put to rest. Most of all, I loved how Billy and Scarlet both face their fears and learn to trust each other and let go of their painful past to move on to a bright and happy future together. This book leaves you with bittersweet emotions. You’ll love how it ends for everyone but will also feel as if you’re in mourning as it is now time to say goodbye to some truly amazing characters. Hopefully, we will be reunited with them again in some of Penny’s other stories!! <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1574094695i/28468496._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> Here are my overall ratings: Hero: 5 Heroine: 4.5 Plot: 5 Angst: 4.5 Steam: 5 Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5 ”BEARD NECESSITIES” is currently available and an absolute must-read!! Blog Tour Link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://wp.me/p6ztVM-5XI">https://wp.me/p6ztVM-5XI</a> Amazon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2oeQbUM">https://amzn.to/2oeQbUM</a> Apple Books: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://apple.co/2nytE4S">https://apple.co/2nytE4S</a> Amazon Worldwide: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://mybook.to/BeardNec">http://mybook.to/BeardNec</a> Nook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/2m48E5O">http://bit.ly/2m48E5O</a> Kobo: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/2ny6b3X">http://bit.ly/2ny6b3X</a> Google Play: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/2nwim1a">http://bit.ly/2nwim1a</a> Amazon Print: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/2odegLz">https://amzn.to/2odegLz</a> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1518275520i/25036529._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

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Korrie’s Korner

November 02 2019

10 epic Winston stars for Beard Necessities! I have no words only this painful lump in my throat, and the tears streaming down my face in the grocery store parking lot in my town. I love this family. Every single person in these books have left their mark on my heart, and I’m afraid it’s permanent. Penny has truly outdone herself with this book, and I can’t imagine the feels that it must’ve given her to finally pen, The End. I didn’t want this to end, but alas, all good things must come to an end. I just want to sit here in the quiet of my car, and go through the gazillion highlights I’ve made in this book. So many moments of laughter, pain, awe, swooning, and just relishing the tender moments and words of wisdom between siblings, and their spouses. I love the deep friendships they all have with each other, and fierce loyalty they share. That is family. All the unique personalities, quirks, insecurities, and strengths that they all draw from each other is beautiful. I’m not giving a single detail away to this breathtaking story. Everyone should experience this for themselves spoiler free. All I know is I have come away with such a deep respect for these people, for Penny, and especially Cletus as he is The Godfather of the Winston’s. I love this series so much. “You’re not alone either.” “I’m here.” “Your burdens are mine, so are your hopes and dreams. I want it all. I want to share everything with you. Please. Trust me to be strong.” “I trust you.”

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Bex | TotallyBex.com

November 03 2019

It’s the end of an era, folks. After seven books, the Winston Brother series draws to a close—but fear not my gentle readers, Penny Reid truly saves the best for last. With an epilogue that will soothe your weary soul after reading <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/36268443.Beard_with_Me__Winston_Brothers___6_" title="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener">Beard with Me</a> , she uses kid gloves and makes the inevitably bittersweet ending as painless and as uplifting as possible. And for that, I am grateful. Thankfully, Beard Necessities isn’t as heartbreaking as <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/36268443.Beard_with_Me__Winston_Brothers___6_" title="Beard with Me (Winston Brothers, #6) by Penny Reid" rel="noopener">Beard with Me</a> . Yes, there are some painful exchanges, but there’s also family bonding and humor to provide levity. Of course, Cletus’s evil genius is on full display, but so are the admirable skills and traits of the rest of the family. For instance, Sienna is a faithful confidante, Jethro is the voice of reason, and Jenn provides insightful observations and gentle nudges. Shelley, Ashley, Drew, Beau, and Duane are also on hand to fill in where needed and each played their part perfectly. I just have to say, the Winston family’s meddling skills are truly Olympic-level in Beard Necessities. It's the most Winstonest book to ever Winston. With hidden truths, Billy’s martyrdom, and Scarlet’s guilt in the way, they needed to find their way back to one another and the entire family made it happen. The fact that the book is set (mainly) in Italy makes it the perfect backdrop for the family shenanigans and the forced setups. These two have been through hell and back, so a picturesque countryside seems fitting for their potential reunion and a safe haven for the revelations that need to be shared. After all is said and done, I am so happy to have been along for the ride over the course of this family saga. Beard Necessities answers the questions that have been swirling around Billy and Scarlet since the beginning and it’s the sweetest, not to mention the most perfect, endcap to the series. I will miss this family. ▸ ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review. ▸ Purchase: <a href="https://amzn.to/339lQ9C" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a> ▸ For more reviews, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="http://www.totallybex.com">http://www.totallybex.com</a> <a href="http://www.totallybex.com" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1516939149i/24931744._SX540_.png" width="399" alt='“TotallyBex.com"/' class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

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