Book Blitz Review: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid

Truth or Beard by Penny Reid 

Winston Brothers #1 

Publication Date: July 23, 2015 

Genres: Contemporary, Humor, Romance

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Beards, brothers, and bikers! Oh my!

Identical twins Beau and Duane Winston might share the same devastatingly handsome face, but where Beau is outgoing and sociable, Duane is broody and reserved. This is why Jessica James, recent college graduate and perpetual level headed good girl, has been in naïve and unhealthy infatuation with Beau Winston for most of her life.

His friendly smiles make her tongue-tied and weak-kneed, and she’s never been able to move beyond her childhood crush. Whereas Duane and Jessica have always been adversaries. She can’t stand him, and she’s pretty sure he can’t stand the sight of her…

But after a case of mistaken identity, Jessica finds herself in a massive confusion kerfuffle. Jessica James has spent her whole life paralyzed by the fantasy of Beau and her assumptions of Duane’s disdain; therefore she’s unprepared for the reality that is Duane’s insatiable interest, as well as his hot hands and hot mouth and hotter looks. Not helping Jessica’s muddled mind and good girl sensibilities, Duane seems to have gotten himself in trouble with the local biker gang, the Iron Order.

Certainly, Beau’s magic spell is broken. Yet when Jessica finds herself drawn to the man who was always her adversary, now more dangerous than ever, how much of her level-head heart is she willing to risk?

Series Description: Everyone in Green Valley, Tennessee knows that the six bearded Winston brothers have been imbued with an unfair share of charm and charisma… and are prone to mischief.

Truth or Beard is book #1 in the Winston Brother’s series. Each book is a standalone, full length (110k words), contemporary romantic comedy novel, and follows the romantic exploits and adventures of one of the six Winston Brothers.

About Penny Reid

SEX! It all started with sex, between my parents. Personally I don’t like thinking about it, but whatever works for you is a-ok with me. No judgment. The sex happened in California and much of my life also occurred in that state until I moved from the land of nuts (almonds), wine, silicon… boobs, and heavy traffic to the southeast US. Like most writers I like to write, but let’s get back to sex. Eventually I married and gave birth to 2 small people-children (boy-6, girl-4 as of this writing).

By day I’m a biomedical researcher with focus on rare diseases. By night I’m a knitter, sewer, lino block carver, fabric printer, soap maker, and general crafter. By the wee hours of the morning or when I’m intoxicated I love to listen to the voices in my head and let them tell me stories. I hope you enjoy their stories.

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Lia's Review

I'm going to write this review a little differently so bear with me. 

Dear Penny Reid, 

Your books never fail to amaze or entertain me. Truth or Beard, of course, has just shot past all your other books I've read. (And I've read all of them now.) The fact that you can use the most redneck, unconventional names and still make me fall in love with the Winston Brothers totally amazed me. I mean who really thinks about screaming out a name like Cletus, or Jethro, or Duane in the throes of passion? I'll tell you who, this girl right here! Seriously, my husband is going to be so upset when I dry hump his leg at night and cry out for a fictional character. 

I love your stories, rich with sarcasm, absolute wit and characters you want to stand up and root for. Let's not forget the sex, tasteful, steamy and delicious. I loved this book and can't wait to read the rest of these sweet and sexy brothers.

I'm girl crushing so hard on you right now. So my question to you is... Can I kidnap you to a remote mountain cabin where you can just churn out story after story for me, a la Misery?

Your #1 Fan, 
Lia 
P.S. Five stars, totally. 

P.P.S. Totally kidding about the cabin... Unless that appeals to you. If not please don't take out a restraining order.