Framed Shadows

<strong>Awesome as always!!</strong><br /><br />I love the crossovers and the peek into what I’m hoping is the next series!! I will miss Shadows Landing but I know we will see them again! I loved the ending which of course made me cry. Kathleen have isn’t afraid to tackle hard subjects as we have seen in her other books, and I love that she does. Kathleen Brooks is one of 2 authors that I will buy without even knowing what the book is about because I have never been disappointed in her books. I’m looking forward to whatever is still to come from Shadows Landing and Keeneston!

Overall Amanda rating: A++<br /><br />Once again the dive back into Shadows Landing was perfection! I deeply loved this book! Kathleen has a great way of grabbing the reader and creating these places that you can escape to in your mind! I love that the family from Keeneston, KY was a large part of this book as well. She has been slowly connecting the two series and it has been down very well! <br /><br />Tinsley- I am so glad that Kathleen did her story so very well! I have been waiting for this story as well as Ryker's ;) And it did not disappoint. We get to see her character grow from the tiny girl that no one sees her strength to a girl that wrestles alligators. <br />Paxton- their first meeting was for sure not a good meeting. They did not seem to truly like each other. Friends to enemies is usually a good story line. Then we see Paxton be the first person to see her strength, aside from Ryker. I am so happy that I read this book! <br /><br />The plot, characters, apple pie, photoshoots... all of it was perfection. This book had danger, steamy scenes, as well as comedy! <br />Such a great read!

<strong>Enjoyable</strong><br /><br />Excited for Tinsley’s story, she was everything I hoped for and Paxton was ok I sorta wished he came across a little bit more of a stronger personality especially considering what his job was.

Paxton and Tinsley were fun. I loved how subtly arrogant Paxton was lol. <br />But also ...when Cy said "We do this shit for fun" with a grin...I almost died.?

Tinsley and Paxton<br />After a few years of not really reading, it was one of Kathleen’s books that drew me back into the world- all the way back in 2012 ?. I quickly devoured all her books and anxiously wait on every new release, there are currently 46 books, all of which I own in paperback, ebook, and on audible (did I count right?), spanning a few different series and I swear each one is better than the last! As promised this one is no different - there are babies, old ladies with pie, and multiple granny gangs! What more could you want in a small town romance?<br /><br />I absolutely adore Paxton and Tinsley! I love that they both see each other for who they really are and allow them to be themselves. This story is hysterical and romantic. Ryker showing up in the delivery room in a thousand dollar suit because his deliver was vital to having a baby was hysterical. Paxton meeting the granny gang and climbing a tree with the apple pie had me crying I was laughing so hard! And Cy saying “We do this sh*t for fun,” was everything! I love the crossovers from all the series and getting a glimpse at some of my favs! I can not say enough good about this book! And I am absolutely dying to read Ryker’s story now and cannot wait for it!!!<br /><br />Plus their was another successful guys and girls trip ?<br /><br />I so love these books! You absolutely need to read them all!!! There is still one more book from her Forever Bluegrass series and one from her Shadows Landing series coming this year, plus hopefully one more from Moonshine Hollows Series. So go pre-order them and then start reading! Also, the first book in almost every series is free in Kindle- so that’s a great place to start!<br />PS-I lost the bet on a wedding date ?.<br />

<strong>LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!??????????</strong><br /><br />I don't know how Kathleen does it.... How she can make each new story, so exciting, engrossing, interesting, amusing and heartwarming! Every time I read one of her books it is the same thing..... It starts off like any other romantic suspense and then you find yourself intrigued.and hooked.... There is the mystery and twists and turns that keep you riveted. Then there is the affection, support and loyalty of both the Shadows Landing family and the Keeneston family. Then there is the delightful and hilarious antics of the Shadows Landing inhabitants.... Bubba and the barbeque race on Sundays are a hoot. And... Paxton's predicament with the apple pie was hilarious just to name a few laugh out loud moments of entertaining goofiness!!!! We go from serious issues, action and drama, to lighthearted moments, and to a beautiful, sexy and sweet, heartfelt love story all woven together in an amazingly effective way!!! A big bonus in this book also is that you get lots of action from the Keeneston crew which made me soooo happy because I love them too!!! It was a real pleasure to read about them all again. That is why I love Kathleen Brooks' books so much you get it all in a way that keeps you guessing, uplifts you and sometimes she brings back all your old favorites into the new story! This was a ten thumbs up gem of a book and I highly recommend it for a lively, fast moving, and highly entertaining read!!!!?

<strong>Got all "the feels"</strong><br /><br />Framed Shadows is the newest installment to the Shadows Landing series from Kathleen Brooks. A separate series connected to her other series books from her Bluegrass series, but a series in it's own right. To be honest, the writing style of Ms. Brooks is like no other. She has managed to take a small town a place you wished really existed, with characters you would want as friends, and expanded that small town vibe.<br /><br />In this book, all the feels come to play. A fast paced action story that has humor and heart flowing perfectly. There are laugh out loud moments as well as moments a tear will fall from the eye and everything in between. Strong character development with a backstory that does not drag down the flow of the story is what all readers appreciate when reading this book, as well as all of the works from Ms. Brooks and her series.<br /><br />Not to offer spoilers here, but you will love this book. As each book can be read as a standalone, it is far more enjoyable to read in succession. As the series grows, so does the character list, but all her books are just so enjoyable, so take the leap and take the trip to the best escape to the ever growing small towns in the stories by Ms. Kathleen Brooks. You will be glad you did...

Tinsley Faulkner wad known to everyone including her family as sweet pure Tins. She do anything to help someone in need. She was and artist and gallery owner in Shadows Landing. Paxton Kendra wad an FBI Agent new to Charleston area. He was assigned to the Arts criminal division. But he wanted badly to return to undercover gangs/drugs division. <br />Paxton and Tinsley relationship working together not to good. Later that turned into him making her mad on purpose, well he thought she was adorable. He didn’t want to pursue her because he wanted to go a k undercover. Of course, when that became unlikely he finally was accepting that reality. However, Tinsley came across some art she knew was stolen, so her life was in danger. The art was connected to criminals. Paxton vowed to protect her and finally gave in to his feelings for her. Anyway great story if you read KB books. Lots of excitement, shootings, kidnapping and Keeneston family to the rescue.

<strong>Another winner by Kathleen Brooks</strong><br /><br />I absolutely love the Shadows Landing and Keenston/ Bluegrass /Framed series by KathleenBrooks . The characters are amazingly written and the settings are fantastic. The families and friends in these books are so well written I feel like I want to meet them. The books have a little of everything, humor, drama, mystery, romance and tree climbing dogs, chicken eating alligators. The hate/love at first sight is great in the books and the embarrassing situations the characters get into with old ladies wielding brooms, spatulas, wooden spoons, and knitting needles along with cell phone cameras appearing at very inopportune moments is hilarious. I was hooked as soon as I read book 1. Already have the next books in both series on preorder. I highly recommend these books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐??????

Another wonderful read from Kathleen! The way she merges families together to get the most out of a story is great, not to mention you get updated on all the characters is an automatic win in my book! This book is Tinsley and Paxton's story. I loved Tinsley from the very beginning she was the quiet one, the one who would help anybody. Paxton was supposed to be the big bad FBI agent but he wasn't. For being in the gang unit, I didn't find him rough and tough as I expected. Their match was hate or a strong dislike at first sight and we all know what they say about those! I was glad to see Tinsley's inner strength came out as well as the softer side of Ryker. Now as for the back story of the paintings, all I can say is WOW! I learned things I was not aware of and shed many tears for the victims. A job we!l done!!