Ex, Why, and Me

The characters were very real that you can connect them with people from your own hometown, especially if you came from the Midwest. The competitive nature is timeless and the games are fun (though I wasn't sure how they were always sexy, Carbon Hill style). I couldn't put it down except for when I had to wipe my eyes from laughing so hard. Susanna Carr writes great books and I can't wait to read her next one Pink Ice.

Usually I don't read sensual romance books but when I heard about Susanna's new book coming out I just had to read it because she's one author I definitely would trust my money on. From the very first pages I was sucked into this story! First I just had to know what happened that one disastrous night, then I wanted to know how Ryan wanted to fix it and then how he would actually do it. The rest of the story was just one big mystery hunt as you went on a hunt with the main characters to find the hidden treasure of Homer and Ida Wirt, the famous Carbon Hill Train Robbers. Throughout the book I had to laugh with a lot of scenes and I felt butterflies in my belly in even more scenes! This is one of the reasons that this author is one of the only ones I stick to in this genre. I just love her unique sense of humor and the attraction (even if it's full of arguments between the characters) she pens down so attractively. If you love comedy and sexy romance, and you like it to be spruced with a little mystery this is definitely the book for you. Thanks Susanna Carr, for two wonderful long nights of highly entertaining reading! - reviewed by Eveline for Euro-Reviews

Ex, Why, And Me by Susanna Carr is a delight from page one. It's funny, sexy and moving. Pastry Chef Michelle Nelson is back in her hometown of Carbon Hill to help with the Horseradish festival. She fled from there over five years ago and has not looked back. But when her best friend needs her help Michelle cannot say no. If she only had known that Ryan Slater was her partner in the scavenger hunt she would have stayed away. Poor Ryan was her one huge failure at romance. Ryan Slater had stayed to run his parents bowling alley but he has never forgotten Michelle. He agrees to partner her to hopefully make amends. Ryan knows he still had feelings for her but can he get her to let down her guard and see the man he is today. Michelle and Ryan both have different viewpoints of the other and that fateful night. Forced to spend 24/7 with each other on this hunt opens up their feelings and the truth. Ex, Why, And Me is another gem by Susanna Carr. Michelle and Ryan are like real people, flaws and all. Their chemistry burns up the pages and their verbal exchange is sassy. You won't go wrong in getting this book.

In Chicago Michelle Nelson feels she owes her hometown of Carbon Hill as the locals helped her attend college and obtain a career as a pastry chef after she won the Miss Horseradish title five years ago. She agrees to return to help her town promote their cash crop at the upcoming Horseradish Festival. However, if Michelle knew beforehand that she would be paired on a scavenger hunt with Ryan Slater, employed at his family owned Pins and Pints bowling alley, she would have said no thanks. Mortified she remembers that with her tiara on her head, they were making love for the first time, but her enthusiasm "killed" his head; she vows never again. Meanwhile he blames himself for their failure and welcomes a second chance. This lighthearted romantic romp is a fun somewhat second chance at love starring likable protagonists and eccentric support cast. The story line focuses on taking chances on love as Michelle fears another try while Ryan needs to prove more himself that he can do it with her. Soon their feelings of inadequacy changes to love, but will that prove enough to overcome the teary teen trauma that taunts them. Harriet Klausner