Two Bar Mitzvahs

I have loved this series since the start, and this was definitely not a disappointment. We once again pick up where the previous story ended, only this time we get Cade's POV which lets face it, is amazing! There are many laugh out loud moments, some hot sexy time and this time around my heart broke a little. Thankfully Cade mended it right up for me though. He is just as amazing in this book, despite the drama, as the first two and Hannah is her normal spunky yet reserved self. I have found I just connect with these characters so easily and I can tell you to pick up book 3 in a series and still feel that connection to the characters is a rarity. Kat and Stone bring us stories that warm the heart, put smiles on our faces, and make us think of naughty things that can be done in dark corners, and with some condiments...
You need to add this to your TR list, but start with No Weddings and work your way through. I am excited to see how this relationship will continue to grow with relatable issues that the normal among us can easily connect with.

This was a complimentary e-copy provided by the authors/publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

Sometimes a man knows when to let his girl rest, "she turned and snuggled her sexy a** back into me. I groaned. My c*** stiffened further, aching. And it had nothing to do with morning wood. But even though I wanted to bury myself balls deep back into Hannah, I only pulled her closer, held her tighter." Cade has literally hit the jackpot in girlfriends, "what a lucky effer I was. I had a great girl who liked hanging with the guys. A girl who liked being on of the guys when the table talk turned...well, guy." Cade has no issues watching his girl pee in the woods, "I crossed my arms, holding the light just away from directly blinding her. "Hey, I've watched you do all kinds of things. Peeing is a fact of life. I'm only here to protect you." I really loved Cade's playful side, "I smacked her a**, then kissed her deep and slow. "When the public party ends, our private party will begin." I loved seeing Hannah and Cade again, seeing what they're up too, and how they work out their problems. These two are definitely not a boring couple.

So finally finished reading this book. Another great addition to the series. Truth is i was reading some other novel but had to put it aside once i got this book. What I love about how Kat Bastion writes this series is that it picks up exactly from where the previous book left off. So its like you never miss a beat.
So we are back and Hannah and Cade are waxing strong but then Cade's ex Madison drifts into the picture. I was actually waiting for a moment when Cade will have to face his demons and was glad Kat put the ex factor in this book. Madison i must say was fantastic. Didn't like her but there is nothing like an ex who comes to throw your word in disarray. The story flowed really well, although there were bits that i thought were plenty unnecessary, well to me anyway. The bits where Cade is talking about his dad's car collection and all that, i just skipped over that. I love Cade's pov in these stories, its always nice to hear a mans pov maybe because every other book i read is from a woman's pov. overall I give it a fantastic 5 stars, i couldn't put the book down for one second. cant wait to read 3 christmases as I'm keen to find out what else is going to be uncovered. I will post my reviews on goodreads and amazon from next week. Now back to the other novel I abandoned.

This third book in the Wedding Series, is by far my favorite, so far. Cade and Hannah have taken their relationship to the next level, love. As their business Invitation Only grows, so does their trust in each other. A request for a double Bar Mitzvah, of twin boys, throws Cade for a loop. At first he's against catering this party, but his sisters and Hannah convince him it would be great for business. An unexpected visitor from the past shows up to cause problems between Cade and Hannah. Madison, the woman he was engaged to and cheated on him, shows up to let him know that she wants him back under any terms. Even thou this is something he has no intention of visiting, Madison is now working at the country club where the double Bar Mitzvah will be held, which Cade realizes could cause problems. Strange things start to happen at both businesses, to make Cade wonder if Madison is behind it. This will be a true test to their trust and love in their relationship. Can true love overcome the crazies from his ex? From the moment I started reading this wonderful book, I had a smile on my face and it never went away after I finished it. The writing by Kat and Stone is one for records. You will not want to put this book down at all, so get ready to get nothing done til you are done!

My love for Cade and Hannah was the only thing that kept me from flinging my kindle across the room MULTIPLE times during this book. That's gotta be a sign of a good author! Couldn't cover my eyes - had to see how it was going to unfold, because, god dammit, I LOVE THEM.
This installment of our lovers showed Cade slowly pulling a massive idiot trip (albeit not purposefully) and almost losing the best thing that's ever happened. I was scared, gotta tell you.
When they're happy - they are HAPPY. And they're probably my favourite fictional couple at the moment. So watching the slow slide into cringe-y debacle really takes a lot out of you. Phew. I don't know how much of the amazing writing is that face that Ms Bastion brought her hubby into the mix, but the male perspective and the justifications and explanations of baffling male behavious was what saved Cade from becoming hate-able. You understand him. You feel his remorse. So it's OK to still love him after he hurts Hannah.
Great team, great writing, can't wait for the next!!!

This series has gotten even better as it continues. I really like the relationship between Cade and Hannah. Working together and the interactions with family and friends, as well as dealing with a crazy ex, make for a fun story.

Two Bar Mitzvahs, Kat Bastion with Stone Bastion Review from jeannie zelos book reviews Genre: romance, women’s fiction Well, I loved the first two books and the heat has definitely turned up now – it took all of book one to get to a first kiss, all of book two to get Hannah into bed, but now they’re hot and heavy at every opportunity! It fits well into the scenes though, not added sex for the sake of it, but a natural progression as their relationship matures. Hannah is still struggling with her confidence though and having Cade’s ex turn up and make it clear she wants him back isn’t helping. Cade is wonderful, and tells Hannah he’s not interested, but he’s busy micromanaging every aspect of the businesses, and as they’ve grown and become more popular his time with Hannah is taking a knock. Plus of course he’s a guy (!)– and doesn’t know when he should tell Hannah things that he may think is irrelevant but she doesn’t, and it leads to some friction. As ever the family and co workers/friends are a fabulous group. The story centres around Cade and Hannah, but the others play some important parts in the story. Madison – the ex – is a great character, a real nasty piece of work, manipulative and out for what she wants, regardless of the cost to others. I loved ( to hate!) her character. Once again the events are described wonderfully, fitting into the story and giving me a clear mental image of them. The convo with Madison over the food at the bar mitzvah – where she’s planned crab cakes and pigs in blankets, and talks down to Cade when he nixes them, suggesting he’s just being picky – then he points out the Jews/pork/shellfish connection ...wonderful. Its that kind of tiny detail that’s potentially a huge problem that makes Cade so good at his job. Hannah’s cakes once again are incredible, I have this mental image of them and I love the way Kat and Stone have cone up with the most unusual ideas for them...
It all wraps up in another fabulous story, taking Cade and Hannah that one step further finally. Its full of emotion, smiles, despair, how to work through dramas, how to deal with ( and not deal with ) exes, and through it all is the shining happiness of Hannah and Cade – well until Cade takes a wrong step and it all crashes Sad smile He’s at a loss over how to sort things, how to persuade Hannah he can be trusted, that he will make things right. His dad is just wonderful, and gives him some very good advice about work/life balance and Cade can see where he’s let the ball slip – can he pick it up again though and show Hannah they belong together? That was so sad, I felt for him, we could see the disaster coming, but he was so busy micro managing he didn’t see it and when it hit – oh poor Hannah, with her past it struck her badly, and I was so sad for her, but rooting for Cade not to give up, to pick her up and put things right. They’re such a great couple, and this book has some very explicit steamy scenes, but they’re good both mentally and emotionally and not just in the physical sense. There’s a theme of helping others less fortunate running through the series. Cade’s parents support an anti slavery charity, the businesses hold charity events, and the theme of one of the parties is about Fair Trade with only Fair Trade products used and partygoers encourages to purchase FT clothing. Its a reminder of the small things we can do in everyday life that can have a huge impact on other people's lives. There’s a section at the end of the novel about the charities mention in the books. They are fictitious but there are real ones like them who need our help, and some of the proceeds from the sales of the No Weddings series go to support them. See the katbastion.com website for more info. Stars: Five , loved it. ARC supplied by Netgalley and publishers

In the third book in the No Wedding Series, we hear Cade Michaelson’s point of view again and I was utterly delighted. I loved reading his witty banter with his friends, his sister and Hannah. His charming ways drew me in every time he opened his mouth. He continues to sweep Hannah and us off our feet as he attempts to have it all. Hannah and Cade are trying to make their way through their new relationship. At the same time Cade is trying to juggle two businesses and an ex-girlfriend from hell. Keeping secrets from Hannah in a misguided attempt to “protect her”. Cade has a few miss steps along the way. Can he show Hannah that their love is worth fighting for or will she run from him again. Will he convince her that she can trust him with her heart? Will Cade learn how to balance love and work without losing the person who means the most to him in the world?
The first two books we began to slowly know Cade and Hannah as individual people. In book one we learned about Cade’s relationship passed and how he was burned by love. In book two we learned from Hannah how her past relationship had scared her, losing her ability to trust men, to trust herself. It has been interesting to get into Cade and Hannah’s heads. I love how the authors have changed POV from book to book. I think it really has made a solid story, one that I want to know more about. There was a very slow buildup of sexual tension from the first two books; I got to say book three makes up for the rare sexual encounters in book one and two. The sex scenes in book three were scorching, hot, and steamy. Cade takes his alpha male persona and magnifies it by a thousand in the bedroom. While still allowing Hannah to grow and explore her sensual side.
“I meant what I said earlier, Hannah. It’s not about the sex for me. No matter how wild we get, or how much I tease, what we do sexually will always be about the deeper connection between us.”
The thing I love most about this series is that Hannah and Cade’s relationship is so real. They face problems that we all face in our relationships in real life. Trying to balance prosperous businesses and being able to stay successful in relationships. Being together is hard. Trusting someone with your heart is the scariest thing in the world. Cade and Hannah struggle with outside forces trying to break them. I was enthralled from chapter to chapter wondering where the authors would take this amazing couple. Truly a roller coaster ride of emotions that I would like to get on again and again. I laughed, I cried and sometimes I screamed in frustration when Cade messed up.
“Chase after me. Always fight for us, even when I can’t.” “Promise me.”
If you like a romance with real people who begin as great friends and build into a forever kind of love and passion for each other then you will love this series. Truly a fabulous read and I can’t wait to get my hands on the continuing story of this wonderful couple.
“We decide how happy we are even with real-life things happening around us that we can’t control. There will always be that. But no matter where we do or what happens, we’ll have us in the middle of it all”
Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

YES! Cade and Hannah are back and hotter than ever. I liked the mystery aspect added to this one and could devour this series over and over and over again. It's got everything I want in a romance and manages to be sweet and not annoying at the same time. That's rare in this genre and I am impatiently waiting for #4.

Read in October, 2014

Copy courtesy of Netgalley Love love love this book!
This is one of if not my favorite series this year. In this installment we are back to Kade's point if view. We find made and Hannah moving on with their relationship. There is alittle more angst in this one. We have business sabotage and a past love trying to come between the lovers. Kade makes a few mistakes but nothing will keep these two down. I normally do not like installments but the author does a great job with jade and Hannah's romance. Again I can't wait until the next installment.

Wow! this series just keeps getting better, and I love Cade's POV !

These two took things slow through the firs to books but are they ever making up for it now that they have taken the relationship to a sexual relationship, so break out your drool bibs and your personal fans widget a little steamy in here!

Not to say that Cade and Hannah are not faced with challenges , because they are , and though this challenge presents it self from Cades side , it is really gping to effect Hannah too ; especiallys since it is the "selfish bitch " that shows up to make life difficult ! Madison, " the selfish bitch " is back and besides making herself a nuisance in Cade's life , Madison tries to degrade Hannah an push her out of Cade's life. But to add insult to injury while business is booming for Cade's bar Loading Zone and invitations only is juggling a dual Bar Mitzvahs and a huge fourth of July party, someone is trying to sabotage the businesses; canceling orders and not just loading zones and invitation only but Hannah's bakery supply orders too. To Cade it just seems a little too coincidental that Madison back in town and issues begin. They come to find out that Madison is actually working at the country club that the Bar Mitzvah family is holding the events but trying to pin down the sabatour is eluding . Madison keeps popping up and inserting herself in Cade's life at the seemingly right times that lead Hannah to become insecure given her past history It Also does not help that Cade being so busy and acting the Alpha male trying to protect Hannah from Madison actually makes the insecurities worse by not sharing! Can these two survive lack of communication and Madison's interference. Are promises enough?

"I promise ,Hannah . I promise to think for you when you can't, I promise to chase after you when you run. And I promise to fight for us no matter what obstacles come our way."

Are promises enough?

A copy from Netgalley was given for review. This is a series about one couple and their story is unforgettable. Do not confuse this book as a standalone, each book builds upon their epic love story. As friends, partners and then lovers they have what it takes to succeed. Their banter, sexual or otherwise, is funny and normal. Their problems are realistic and relatable. Throw in an ex-girlfriend and we have drama, backstabbing, and a flood of issues. It truly is Cade and Hannah versus Madison, selfish b$&@h. You will laugh out loud, cringe, growl and want to slap someone all while reading this book.

This is the continuation of Cade and Hannah’s love story. It can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading the earlier books. Also this book is told from Cade’s POV and I have to say I really loved that. Cade and Hannah are still working on their relationship, they’re learning to communicate and trying to grow together but a very busy schedule and a nasty, vindictive ex are getting in the way. It was really interesting for me to be in Cade’s head as he sorted through some of their communication issues, I imagine this is one of the benefits of a husband/wife writing team, no one gets let off the hook or too idealized. I didn’t always agree with Hannah’s decisions and I had no problem seeing things from Cade’s point of view (though I don’t know if that’s because the book was from his POV or because my hubby has that same “hero” need to take everything on himself so I’m used to it after all these years)
This was a great book and a wonderful addition to the series. I’m very eagerly awaiting more! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I am in love with Cade! He is crazy smart, loyal, sexy and has the biggest heart, and Cade’s parents’ house is the coolest ever! I want their garage. I so want to kick Madison. What a witch!
While I have enjoyed all of the books in this series so far, I have decided that Cade’s POV makes a better read. I am not sure if there are plans to alternate POVs but I hope Cade takes center stage more often than not. Cade has a easy voice and keeps the flow easy and fun. I love Hannah, I just was not as entertained by her POV in One Funeral.

This is the third book in the No Weddings but it can certainly be read as a stand alone book. I simply loved this book and it did not disappoint. Hannah and Cade again, but this time his ex-fiancee is thrown in and you really get into the characters and realize you don't really like her at all. Throw in a little suspense plus a misunderstanding near the end where you really feel Hannah's pain of betrayal. Can't wait until the next story! Fantastic!

This series just keeps getting better and better! This one picks right where One Funeral ended, but this time we’re given Cade’s POV once again and I couldn’t have been happier. I’ve read many male perspectives in books, but Cade is one of my favorites, there’s something about his thoughts that feel a little more realistic than most. Cade and Hannah are finally in an established relationship and things are going smoothly for them, until an unexpected blast from Cade’s past enters the picture. This story kept me on my toes; I never knew what was going to be thrown at this couple next or how things would get handled. Each of their reactions to situations, whether right or wrong, are very realistic, making me love them both even more. While there are struggles for Cade and Hannah in this book, we still get their easy and sexy banter. There’s a perfect balance between the drama these two face and the romance and humor I’ve come to love. I will say Two Bar Mitzvahs was the first in the series that I felt certain scenes were rushed and jumped from thing to thing too quickly. At times I would have liked the pacing to slow down just a bit, but otherwise this is a wonderful addition to the series, possibly even my favorite thus far!

Loved it!! This series gets better with each book! I adore Cade and Hannah and watching their relationship develop is sexy, fun, and absolutely heartwarming. In this installment they have all sorts of obstacles to overcome. Stupid Bitch (Cade's Ex) is back in town and causing havoc and business demands are high. This is a great series and I highly recommend it!

I am so in love with this series. How is it possible that they just get better and better? This one is a little bit more serious in tone but it was still a wonderful read. I can not wait to read the next installment.