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Fiction. Romance. HTML: When Keri Daniels's boss finds out she has previous carnal knowledge of reclusive bestselling author Joe Kowalski, she gives Keri a choice: get an interview or get a new job. Joe's never forgotten the first girl to break his heart, so he's intrigued to hear Keri's back in town�??and looking for him. He proposes an outrageous plan�??for every day she survives with his family on their annual camping trip, Keri can ask one question. The chemistry between Joe and Keri is as potent as the bug spray, but Joe's sister is out to avenge his broken heart, and Keri hasn't ridden an ATV since she was ten. Who knew a little blackmail, a whole lot of family and some sizzling romantic interludes could make Keri reconsider the old dream of Keri & Joe 2gether 4ever? Previously published, newly refreshed. 72,000 word… (more)
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I had an issue with the resolution of the main conflict (Joe wants to be with his family in the middle of nowhere, and Keri wants to work in a big city). I feel that her sudden attitude change was not as believable as it could have been, and that prevented the book from being 4 stars for me.
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Overall Series Rating 4.0
Character Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 3.75
Note: This series was recommended by a friend of mine, Christi, and I am so glad I read it. These are quick, fun, summer contemporary romance reads
Exclusively Yours: The first book in the series did a great job of introducing us to the Kowalski Family! They are loud, fun, loyal to each other, and when Keri comes back into Joe's life after leaving him over a decade ago, they are all a little weary. Except for Mama Kowalski, I think she has very good mama bear instincts! The best part of this book was the Kowalski camping trip and how it allowed all the stories in the book to play out. You will laugh often while reading!
Keri Daniels works for a big time magazine, and her editor
Well, the awkward is just beginning for Keri. Joe decides to make things as difficult as possible and tells Keri he'll only grant her the interview if she comes along on his family's yearly vacation. Enter Joe's completely insane family - including his sister, Keri's ex best friend - and you have got a wild ride in store for you! I call his family insane, but I actually loved them. The characterization is extremely well done...from the main characters on down the line.
This is very much a character-driven novel, and luckily both Keri and Joe have fantastic and complex personalities worthy of carrying the book. Both their interactions together and those with the rest of Joe's family leave nothing to be desired. Keri's initial fumbling and anxiety at being around the Kowalskis turns quickly into her fitting right back in with them like she never left. Now she has to try and decide if she made a mistake back when she was eighteen - should she have chosen her career over Joe?
If you're a fan of contemporary romance, this is a book definitely worth reading! It has a slew of hilarious interactions, but mixed in are several very poignant moments exploring the different relationship problems some of the characters are facing. It has a little bit of everything, and I enjoyed reading all of it!
You'd think that it'd be impossible to like the girl that would dump a nice guy like Joe and to cheer on the guy who's trying to get back said girl. The problem is that Keri is a nice girl herself; she's just set her priorities wrong these past years. Watching Keri mentally steel herself for everything Joe sent at her, getting closer to his family, and yearning for Joe's life, I couldn't help rooting the two of them on. Reading the book from their alternating perspectives, it's obvious that they still have lingering feelings for each other. Joe puts himself out there from the start, but Keri is determined to restrain herself. Not only is she there to get a human interest story off the bestselling author, she doesn't want to give up her career. Side plots involve a whole bunch of family drama between other couples in the family.
Exclusively Yours is about second chances, about letting yourself fall in love again, even if it means that you'll be hurt once more. Shannon Stacey is an amazing author with a gift for plot, realistic characters, and hooking in the readers. If you don't mind adult scenes and are looking for a fun romantic story filled with characters with a great sense of humor, you don't want to miss this novel!
I’m undecided as to whether I will continue with this series, on account of the fact that if I have to read about one more super-perfect woman worrying about nails and hair and pores in the middle of the woods I might throw a fit, but romance readers looking for a love-conquers-all tale with a hearty dose of raunchy family thrown in should look towards EXCLUSIVELY YOURS.
5 STARS
A romantic comedy reunion made for a fun light hearted book with meaning. I felt good reading and hoping things would all work out. Their were more than one couples story to route for.
Keri Daniels is a writer for a magazine in LA who's boss Tina
Tina just found out that her writer used to date Joe back in high school 20 years ago and wants Keri to get the scoop on Joe.
Keri wanted to be a writer and famous not loose herself in being Joe's wife. So she left after graduation leaving Joe behind.
Joe agrees to interview with conditions. He will answer a question everyday if she can stick it out with all his family on their two week camping trip. She can not bring phone, computer, camera or any electronic devices.
Keri used to be good friends with Joe's twin sister Terry up till high school when they had a falling out. Terry's husband had left her 3 months ago, so she is in a trailer with her teenager Stephanie.
Kevin is Joe's younger brother who is divorced now and owns a bar.
Mike and his wife have 4 boys the youngest will be in school this year. Mike does not want any more kids. His wife does and they are having issues.
Joe's parents have a big RV that they are using and his mom and Keri's mom are still good friends.
I like that we learn a little about more than just Keri and Joe's story. How all relationships change and marriage is work not just the end of the story. I want to know more about them all and hope to read more about the Kowalski family in the future.
I had a great time readimg about them all. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest review by Netgalley.
as reviewed on readalot blog
Reading such a story plot evoke many emotion in me and i would say that the author did an excellence job in trigger such an emotion from the reader. I like both Keri and Joe. So is Terry, although she was a bitch to Keri. The author have created many likeable characters in this book which was something of interest to me. ;) It was certainly an enjoyable read for me and i cant wait for the next installation of Kowalski Family #2; Undeniably Yours!
Kiera is a down to earth girl that I find very entertaining. While she has learned to love the finer things in life from the big city; she seems to fit into the country girl aspects as well. She seems to be a genuine person, but being career driven has left her misunderstood by many. While others saw it as easy for her to pick up and leave; it was truthfully the hardest things she ever did but a necessary sacrifice for her dreams. I loved this character more and more as the story progressed, but was frustrated with her lack of realization of what she really has in front of her.
Joe on the other hand is dreamy and wonderful in every way. As a family man he is dedicated and protective, and as a business man he is straight and to the point. I loved learning more about his character, and seeing the ease of forgiveness. After the love his life walking away twenty years ago he was not bitter and resentful, but loving and trusting to the very core. This is the man of dreams that any woman would welcome with open arms. It was easy to comprehend the depths of Joe's good natured and loving personality after meeting his family. They are the real deal; with enough love to go around and their own fair share of problems but they have the loyalty that will allow them to overcome anything. They are the type of family that would make you crazy, but you could never trade them for all the world.
Kiera soon learns this first hand when Joe makes her a deal for an exclusive interview in exchange for a two week vacation with his whole family. To be a successful journalist sacrifices must be made, but little does she know in the woods surrounds by mud and mosquitos she will discover her true desires and something much more important than a promotion. Leaving her at a crossroads yet again, but with this second chance will she make the same choice.
After hearing so many great things about Shannon Stacey’s books I knew I have to read something by her, soon. Thanks my luck this book was available in NetGalley.
The blurb describes pretty well what this book is
I started Exclusively Yours with an open mind and not high expectations, but I can honestly say this book was a great surprise. I really liked everything about it and since page one I was ensnared in the story. The characters felt real and well developed, I’m not just talking about main characters but secondary characters too. They all have different personalities and characteristics. This made them feel more alive and at the same time easier to connect with.
Keri has worked hard to obtain her dreams and to get where she is. But now she is walking the tightrope, she wants to succeed in her career but not at the expense of her principles. She had the material in her hands to write the article of her lifetime but she could never live with herself if she did that; this made me really admired her and liked her even more. I also loved that she had insecurities, she knows she is not the same eighteen year old girl that Joe knew, nor has the same body, time has passed and even though she takes care of herself years and gravity have affected her, or at least that was what she thinks, making her feel more real and easy to relate to.
I have never camped, not once in my life and just thinking about it I get the willies, for that reason more than once I identified myself with Keri. I guess many of her reactions to the different situations could have been my own reactions; this made the book an even funnier read for me.
Joe was a great character, he was sweet, caring, sexy, smart, funny and honest. *swoon* I loved his need to keep his life private and that he hasn’t let himself be blinded by fame and fortune. He’s still the same Joe Keri dated in high school, just with expensive toys.
The chemistry between these two was off the charts, since their first encounter is was pretty obvious things haven’t changed with time and seeing them fight this attraction was not only entertaining but hilarious at a times.
Apart from the main plot there are two small subplots, one involves Joe’s sister and her husband and the other one involves one of Joe’s brothers and his wife. These secondary stories didn’t subtract attention to the main story but complemented the plot as a whole.
As I said before, the secondary characters were all different and entertaining, and as in all stories some easier to like than others. Their interrelationships were honest and true to their characterizations.
Mrs. Stacey’s writing style is fluid and spotless making of Exclusively Yours a-difficult-to-put-down-book.
All in all I liked Exclusively Yours and its characters so much that as soon as I finish reading it I stated the second book in this series, Undeniable Yours.
I can truthfully tell you that all the hype behind Mrs. Stacey books is real. If you are a lover of contemporary romance you should give this book and this author a chance, I can guarantee you you won’t regret it.