Anything for You by Kristan Higgins

Title: Anything for You 

Series: Blue Heron #5

Author: Kristan Higgins 

Release Day: December 29,2015

Before you get down on bended knee… 

…you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O'Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she's got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it's the perfect time to get married. 

When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain't broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who's now living with her full-time, and a great career after years of waitressing. What she and Connor have is perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she's positive married life isn't for her. 

But this time, Connor says it's all or nothing. If she doesn't want to marry him, he'll find someone who does. Easier said than done, given that he's never loved anyone but her. And maybe Jessica isn't quite as sure as she thinks…

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This book had all the “feels”. It made me laugh, cry, laugh again. I knew Conner was a great guy, but I never knew his story was going to hit my heart this way.

Connor O'Rourke is Colleen's twin from Waiting On You. He works with her at their tavern. He is the chef, she's usually the one behind the bar. They have a great relationship and despite their banter, they support each other 100%. Connor doesn’t have a good relationship with his father since he knew he had cheated on his mother. Connor has only loved one woman and her name is Jessica. For years, he has loved her and for years, she has broken his heart every time she had walks away from him.

Jessica Dunn was the town slut. She had the reputation of Jessica Does. She doesn’t care (or, at least, she tries for it not to bother her). The only thing that matters to her is Davey. Her brother who has special needs. She will do anything for him. Or better yet, she has done everything for him since her parents had failed them. Both of her parents were alcoholics and growing up, Jessica and Davey had no one. Jessica likes Connor and she wants to be with him, but she doesn’t think they could have anything serious since Davey hates Connor. 

But, for how long is Connor going to let her break his heart one more time?

"Every time I think you can't break my heart again, ...you find a way."

I had so many feelings reading Anything for You. Connor was beyond awesome. He thought of himself as grouchy and grumpy when in truth he was sweet and thoughtful. He cared about all the women in his life. Was a great son, brother, and friend. 

Jessica had it tough. She had to deal with adult problems from a very young age. It was hard to deal with Davey at times. She did everything she could for him. Even, pushing away the only man who loves her. 

I can’t  recommend this book enough. It's a great addition to the Blue Heron series, but I think you can still read it as a standalone. 

Cliffhanger: No

5/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

In Your Dreams (Blue Heron #4) by Kristan Higgins

In Your Dreams

Emmaline Neal is a cop in a small town. She is happy with her life, her job and her dog. Sometimes she is lonely but she tries to keep herself busy. Her parents still live back west and she is grateful to have her adopted sister in her life, although she is too perfect sometimes.  When a wedding invitation arrives she finds herself in desperate need for a date, hopefully male and striking.

Jack Holland is overwhelmed by the hero worship after saving some kids from getting drowned. But one is still in a coma and this makes Jack feel very guilty. When her sister asked her to help Em with her predicament he jumps to the idea. A few days away from home is what he needs. To his surprise he enjoys Em's company and he wants to get to know her better.

If only his ex-wife was not so needy....

My thoughts:

Disclaimer: I love Kristan Higgins books. She always transportsN me to small town family home where there is happiness, loss, a pet and funny moments. Her books always make me laugh, cry, squirm, LOL (yes, this one did it too and I almost woke up my hubby from all the laughing).

I love the Blue Heron series. The characters have become like family. And with each new book you get to see some of the new developments in their lives. Pru is still crazy, Levi's still serious, Tom is still the perfect Brit.

I like Em, I thought she was sweet but she wasn't a doormat. She was onto Jack's ex from the get go. I felt so bad for what her ex- fincée did to her and how her parents behave toward her.. And don't let me get started on poor Jack. His ex-wife definitely didn't deserve him. She was selfish and superficial.  But, Jack did made some mistakes and he made me want to scream at him a couple of times. I knew he was a good guy but he needed to stop the southern bell sooner.

If you like contemporary romance, you should add Kristan's books to your TBR. I know I do.

Favorite Quotes:

“Yeah, yeah, you’re gorgeous yourself. And where does a winemaker get washboard abs, by the way?”

“Next time we use handcuffs, it’s my turn,”

“Here’s the thing, Jack, I want a devoted husband and three extremely wellbehaved but delightfully irrepressible children. You up for that? Because otherwise, let’s skip dinner, since I’d probably fall in love with you in twenty, twenty-five minutes, then spend months resenting you for not feeling the same about me.”

“Hush, woman. We’re dating."

Cliffhanger :No

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

5/5 Fangs
ML

Waiting On You (Blue Heron #3) by Kristan Higgins

Waiting on You

Complementary copy provided by Netgalley.

Colleen O"Rourke is happy with her life. She loves her brother and her sister. She likes her job as a bartender. She is happy with her volunteer work too. What she doesn't do is relationships. Growing up she was always called beautiful but she really never payed to much attention to her looks or fell in love until she met Lucas Campbell. Lucas was the new kid in town. To her, he looked like a pirate and once his eyes landed on her, she knew her world would never be the same. He was the man she fell  in love with and the one that broke her heart.

Lucas is back in town after many years. He is back because of family. His uncle Joe is dying and he wants to be there for him.  Lucas thinks he is just passing by but once he sees Colleen again he can't stop the pull he feels towards her. He knows he shouldn't get close to her again but he is unable to stay away.

Can they give their love a second chance?

It's impossible for me to dislike any book written by Kristan Higgins. They are full of humor, love, angst, and at the end, they leave you with a smile on your face.

I love Colleen. She was spontaneous, funny, loyal and so in love with Lucas despite everything that happened when they were younger. She is also pretty funny as a matchmaker. Trying to help Paulie and Bryce together made me laugh more than once.
Her relationship with her twin Connor is amazing and she's able to be nice to even her stepmother "The Tail".
Lucas was great too. He pursue Colleen in his quiet way. I just wish that he would have to grovel a little more. Colleen never really puts a good fight and I think he was too sure of her love sometimes.
In the end the story works for me.
It's also nice to see the some characters return and attending a certain wedding.

I think now it will time for Jack or Connor's story.

“Yeah, right. I didn’t marry someone two months after our first fight. And don’t call me mía.” She seemed to realize she still had the bag of vegetables on her head and lowered her arm. “You broke my heart, Lucas,” she said. “It was a long time ago. But I’m not dumb enough to let history repeat itself. So don’t mess with me. Are we clear?” 

“What seems clear,” he murmured, stepping a little closer so that they were almost touching, “is that this is going to happen. You and me. It’s just a question of when.”

4.5/5 Fangs
ML

The Perfect Match (Blue Heron #2) by Kristan Higgins

The Perfect Match

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Honor Holland has been in love with Brogan Cain. They have been having a relationship for a while now.  When Honor is told by her gyn that she may need to start thinking about starting a family due to her age, she takes the next step and asks Brogan to marry her.  She is devastated when he says no.
A few months later she decides that she will start dating again. After all, her eggs are shriveling.  She meets Tom Barlow.
Tom Barlow is British. He is a teacher.  He moved to the Estates to stay closer to the woman he loved. Sadly, she died in an accident and now in order to stay connected with her son he must obtain a green card.
After learning his need to stay in the States Honor agrees to marry him to help him.
But when she starts falling for her British fiancee and she is not sure he reciprocates her feelings, can she continue with the charade?

Kristin Higgins is one of my favorite contemporary romance writers.  She is in my to-go authors list. I own all of her books because I love everything she writes. Some books more than others (Too Good To Be True is my favorite).
I love that she can make laugh, cry and squirm at times.
I love that the heroine always has a pet.  I love that they have crazy family or crazy friends or both. I love that she gets into embarrassing situations but at the end of the day, she gets the guy that will make her happy.  Not necessarily the guy that she first loved but the guy that she will love last. (Just like Klaus and Caroline in Vampire Diaries).
This book is another winner.

"Tom?" she whispered. "I think I'm the type, after all."
A corner of his mouth pulled in a smile. "The type who'll come home with me, then?"
Her hand, she noted, was resting over his heart, and she could feel it thudding solidly against her palm. "yes," she heard herself say. " Hop in."


"Honor Holland: the type of woman who picks up British hotties in bars. Who went back to Hottie Tom Barlow's place and shagged him within an inch of death."

4.5/5 Fangs

The Best Man (Blue Heron #1) by Kristan Higgins

The Best Man

Faith Holland has been away from home for three years.
She was very happy, had the perfect boyfriend, but on her wedding day, her fiancee decided to publicly come out of the closet.
Faith blamed Levi- her fiancee's best friend.
After three years she is worried about seeing Jeremy again. But she misses her family and friends.
Levi Cooper is the Police Chief now. The first time he sees Faith he gives her a speeding ticket. The second time, she is trying to escape seeing Jeremy for the first time since she has been back, but she gets stuck in a window.
At the beginning there is no lost love between them but once they realize they are neighbors and actually do enjoy spending time together, things changed.
As always Kristan Higgins' book have a dog, a small town feel, funny characters and a HEA.
4/5 Fangs


"She's not making babies with anyone but me"