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The Bridgestones of Montana #2
Piece Of Me
Scarlett Bridgestone doesn’t need a man in her life. She’s too busy raising a new baby on her own and starting her life over in Montana. But a chance encounter with the dangerously sexy Taz Pullman, sparks something she thought was dead. He’s got his own demons, but something about him pulls at her. She knows a dance with this devil might not be the best thing for her.But the dance just might be worth the risk…Taz Pullman is a busy man. A former champion bull rider, he’s now raising his sister’s twins on a ranch in Montana while running his business empire. He misses the life he had—but enjoys the challenge of his situation. What he doesn’t need is a woman to complicate things. Especially one with more baggage than the train station. But there’s something about Scarlett Bridgestone he can’t shake. He knows if they start something up it will get messy.So why can’t he stay away?
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 24, 2024
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Juliana Stone
70 books1,292 followersJuliana Stone is also known as J.A. Stone.
USA Today bestselling author and 2015 RITA® winner JULIANA STONE fell in love with books in the fifth grade when her teacher introduced her to Tom Sawyer. A tomboy at heart, she splits her time between baseball, books, and music. When she’s not singing with her band, she’s thrilled to be writing young adult as well as adult contemporary romance—books that have garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly & Booklist—from somewhere in the wilds of Canada.
USA Today bestselling author and 2015 RITA® winner JULIANA STONE fell in love with books in the fifth grade when her teacher introduced her to Tom Sawyer. A tomboy at heart, she splits her time between baseball, books, and music. When she’s not singing with her band, she’s thrilled to be writing young adult as well as adult contemporary romance—books that have garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly & Booklist—from somewhere in the wilds of Canada.
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December 30, 2024
Cute romance. I read the first in the series and wanted to read a few more.
“He wasn’t exactly sure what the hell had just happened between them, but it was enough of a something to make him pause. To make him wonder about what if. The question, was… What would he do about it?”
“He wasn’t exactly sure what the hell had just happened between them, but it was enough of a something to make him pause. To make him wonder about what if. The question, was… What would he do about it?”
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May 13, 2024
I really love the Bridgestone family 😊👍🏻 so I can't wait to read more about them
August 23, 2024
Piece of Me is the second installment in Juliana Stone’s The Bridgestones of Montana series, and just like the first book, I had a hard time putting it down. The first chapter alone already gripped me into the story, especially with how the characters initially met. The way the FMC, Scarlett Bridgestone, handled her first encounter with the MMC, Taz Pullman, not only left an impression on him but made it a memorable scene in a book I’ll never forget. She definitely didn’t care what the small town thought of her, which is why I loved her immediately.
Both main characters are single parents; the MMC Taz is taking care of his sister’s twin girls, while the FMC just had a baby and is back in her small town starting over. They never thought they would find love, especially when one is considered a player with the ladies, and the other doesn’t want to be in a relationship after her last one left her without any explanation with a baby to take care of, but destiny has a way of changing that for these two, and I was here for their HEA.
I always enjoy reading a romance book in which both characters aren’t looking for love but end up finding it with one another, and that’s exactly what happened in Piece of Love. I was a little leery with the MMC, Taz, since he was a player, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much he changed his ways with Scarlett. I loved the scenes with him taking care of his daughters, and even when he had moments with Scarlett and her son, Hank. No wonder why Scarlett had trouble staying away from Taz.
There is a breakup scene between the characters towards the end, but rest assured, it gets resolved pretty quickly. One of them takes care of the issue that is trying to break them a part in the best possible way.
Like the first book, this one gets five stars because it was another book that was hard to put down, and I’ll be thinking about it for a while. I loved the main characters and the secondary characters and look forward to reading more books in the series. Thank goodness, I already have the third book purchased so that I can start it soon. =)
What to Expect:
✓Small Town Romance
✓Single Parent Romance (Both Main Characters)
✓He Fell First (The FMC made an impression with him.)
✓Former Champion Bull Rider
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Both main characters are single parents; the MMC Taz is taking care of his sister’s twin girls, while the FMC just had a baby and is back in her small town starting over. They never thought they would find love, especially when one is considered a player with the ladies, and the other doesn’t want to be in a relationship after her last one left her without any explanation with a baby to take care of, but destiny has a way of changing that for these two, and I was here for their HEA.
I always enjoy reading a romance book in which both characters aren’t looking for love but end up finding it with one another, and that’s exactly what happened in Piece of Love. I was a little leery with the MMC, Taz, since he was a player, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much he changed his ways with Scarlett. I loved the scenes with him taking care of his daughters, and even when he had moments with Scarlett and her son, Hank. No wonder why Scarlett had trouble staying away from Taz.
There is a breakup scene between the characters towards the end, but rest assured, it gets resolved pretty quickly. One of them takes care of the issue that is trying to break them a part in the best possible way.
Like the first book, this one gets five stars because it was another book that was hard to put down, and I’ll be thinking about it for a while. I loved the main characters and the secondary characters and look forward to reading more books in the series. Thank goodness, I already have the third book purchased so that I can start it soon. =)
What to Expect:
✓Small Town Romance
✓Single Parent Romance (Both Main Characters)
✓He Fell First (The FMC made an impression with him.)
✓Former Champion Bull Rider
Check out all my book reviews at A Book Lovin' Mama's Blog
May 30, 2024
Scarlett Bridgestone was the kind of trouble he generally tried to avoid. The kind of trouble that could hang a man if he let it.
After being so enthusiastic about book 1 of the Bridgestones, I went straight for the sequel. Unfortunately, despite a strong start, the story left me rather disappointed. Although both main characters (allegedly) shy away from a relationship, they quickly get involved with each other. Things develop far too smoothly between them – only to end in a nonsensical, implausible crisis in which both Scarlett and Taz behave like fools. The fact that Taz lets his smart-aleck mother put a bug in his ear to make things worse is also extremely annoying. (At least he makes up for it, and man, did it cost him.)
Overall, I thought Taz was a good hero and very cute with his two little girls, but his backstory remained pretty superficial. I didn't really warm to Scarlett, and I didn't understand what her problem was, which has obviously been going on for a long time and left her broken.
As much as Cal and Millie touched me emotionally in book 1 of the series, Scarlett and Taz didn't manage to do the same here. I guess sometimes you feel it, sometimes you don't. I will definitely return to the Bridgestones of Montana to see how Vivien's story unfolds.
I also hope there will be fewer spelling and punctuation errors than in this book. When even I, a non-native speaker, notice so many of them, it's not a good report card for the proofreader (who may or may not have existed).
Overall rating: 3
Story: 2/5
Emotion: 3/5
Taz: 4/5
Scarlett: 3/5
After being so enthusiastic about book 1 of the Bridgestones, I went straight for the sequel. Unfortunately, despite a strong start, the story left me rather disappointed. Although both main characters (allegedly) shy away from a relationship, they quickly get involved with each other. Things develop far too smoothly between them – only to end in a nonsensical, implausible crisis in which both Scarlett and Taz behave like fools. The fact that Taz lets his smart-aleck mother put a bug in his ear to make things worse is also extremely annoying. (At least he makes up for it, and man, did it cost him.)
Overall, I thought Taz was a good hero and very cute with his two little girls, but his backstory remained pretty superficial. I didn't really warm to Scarlett, and I didn't understand what her problem was, which has obviously been going on for a long time and left her broken.
As much as Cal and Millie touched me emotionally in book 1 of the series, Scarlett and Taz didn't manage to do the same here. I guess sometimes you feel it, sometimes you don't. I will definitely return to the Bridgestones of Montana to see how Vivien's story unfolds.
I also hope there will be fewer spelling and punctuation errors than in this book. When even I, a non-native speaker, notice so many of them, it's not a good report card for the proofreader (who may or may not have existed).
Overall rating: 3
Story: 2/5
Emotion: 3/5
Taz: 4/5
Scarlett: 3/5
August 18, 2024
i think this is my favorite?? i think? maybe. that is tough?? such a great series. please read this author ... another Canadian author to me my list. so fun. loveable characters. heartstrings pulled. like book 3 ... i was crying ... no joke ... so good.
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let's chat ... so this book was free ... i think it was Bookbub that told me so ... this series is the bestest i have read in along time ... i am gonna try to break it down for how i love them so... this family the "Bridgestones" are so awesome ... love the secrets ... so interesting bits ... so many pieces ... they really are fun to listen to ... i mean i am reading but you get my meaning ... i think?? so good.
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Pieces of Me (book 2) i think these characters are great. i really feel for them together, not that book one was not great ... love those as well.
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Hard Rain Coming (book 3) - this book the cover model is FINE!! hot!! steamy ... yum!! yum, YUM!
that hair .. he is so cute. wow wee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i mean the cover model is hot ...but this story .. no secrets ... it is hard to read and you wanna cry ... so heartstrings ... they will be pulled ... so sad at times.
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Cover Me Up (book 1) totally what made me have to get book 2 and 3 ... four is coming soon!! can't wait.
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(book 4 - coming Nov 20, 2024!!!) - Wasted On You
i really don't wish to wait until November ... seem so long away. i can't wait though. good times!
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let's chat ... so this book was free ... i think it was Bookbub that told me so ... this series is the bestest i have read in along time ... i am gonna try to break it down for how i love them so... this family the "Bridgestones" are so awesome ... love the secrets ... so interesting bits ... so many pieces ... they really are fun to listen to ... i mean i am reading but you get my meaning ... i think?? so good.
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Pieces of Me (book 2) i think these characters are great. i really feel for them together, not that book one was not great ... love those as well.
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Hard Rain Coming (book 3) - this book the cover model is FINE!! hot!! steamy ... yum!! yum, YUM!
that hair .. he is so cute. wow wee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i mean the cover model is hot ...but this story .. no secrets ... it is hard to read and you wanna cry ... so heartstrings ... they will be pulled ... so sad at times.
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Cover Me Up (book 1) totally what made me have to get book 2 and 3 ... four is coming soon!! can't wait.
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(book 4 - coming Nov 20, 2024!!!) - Wasted On You
i really don't wish to wait until November ... seem so long away. i can't wait though. good times!
July 10, 2024
Scarlett tames Taz
This was such a beautiful story about two people who found love when neither were looking for it. I loved it.
Taz meets Scarlett when she comes to town dressed scantily. He suspects she’s nothing but trouble but she made one hell of an impression on him. He can’t get her out of his mind and he makes it his business to get to know her better. Both of them have to be careful because they are single parents with more than themselves to consider. Needless to say, they gel and embark on a relationship which is threatened when Scarlett’s deadbeat baby daddy returns. Can Taz handle the heat? Will he fight for his woman? The answer is absolutely!! He comes through in ways that Scarlett least expects but in ways that did not surprise me. I just knew he was going to show up in a big way and he did not disappoint.
This was a 5 star read for me!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was such a beautiful story about two people who found love when neither were looking for it. I loved it.
Taz meets Scarlett when she comes to town dressed scantily. He suspects she’s nothing but trouble but she made one hell of an impression on him. He can’t get her out of his mind and he makes it his business to get to know her better. Both of them have to be careful because they are single parents with more than themselves to consider. Needless to say, they gel and embark on a relationship which is threatened when Scarlett’s deadbeat baby daddy returns. Can Taz handle the heat? Will he fight for his woman? The answer is absolutely!! He comes through in ways that Scarlett least expects but in ways that did not surprise me. I just knew he was going to show up in a big way and he did not disappoint.
This was a 5 star read for me!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 26, 2024
A fabulous #single dad, #love at first sight love story that will capture your heart!! Taz came home to take care of his sisters twin girls and Scarlett came home pregnant and at a loss!! When these two collide into each other the sparks fly. Juliana created this fabulous story about a mother's death and in turn a broken family. With each book she makes you fall in love with them and you can't help but root for their HEA!! Each book is a stand alone but you can't help but want to learn more about the next sibling. Grab you copy today and enjoy Taz and Scarlett's love story and their HEA!!
April 27, 2024
These two, and their kids, just wormed their way right into my heart! Of course, that meant that anything that hurt them, wounded me as well. For the most part, this is two people getting to know each other and falling in love. She’s been burned, he’s been non-committal, but the freight train that is their feelings won’t be denied. A bit of drama with our side characters (can’t wait for that story to be told) and a mishap for our couple, that, after everything is thought out and acted on, only brings them to the HEA that they so richly deserve <3
April 28, 2024
5 stars for Piece of Me by Juliana Stone
This was an amazing read for a really great family series. Love all the characters so far in the second book. It is an amazing storyline for a second chance at life situation. The first scene in the first chapter sets the tone. Lots of friendship, fellowship, tears, and laughter with lots of love. Love love Taz and Scarlett together. Together, they are simply really hot. His girls are a hoot. Can't wait for the next installment of Bridgestones of Montana.
This was an amazing read for a really great family series. Love all the characters so far in the second book. It is an amazing storyline for a second chance at life situation. The first scene in the first chapter sets the tone. Lots of friendship, fellowship, tears, and laughter with lots of love. Love love Taz and Scarlett together. Together, they are simply really hot. His girls are a hoot. Can't wait for the next installment of Bridgestones of Montana.
July 3, 2024
Love Piece of Me…Taz and Scarlet are perfect for each other and this book fills my heart to the brim for them!! The realness of the journey, the passion, the fear, the insecurities and the love you can feel as you read are what gets me in awesome books and this one is filled with it all!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
August 22, 2024
Taz is almost too good to be true!
But Scarlett brings him joy and love which is all that matters. Another great story from Juliana Stone and I hope the next book is ready in this series.
But Scarlett brings him joy and love which is all that matters. Another great story from Juliana Stone and I hope the next book is ready in this series.
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March 29, 2024Purchased in epub format from Barnes and Noble for my Nook.
April 25, 2024
Awesome
Awesome book awesome series!! I so loved Taz and Scarlette was a hoot. Sassy and spitfire loved it. Throw in my favorite babies and children its a hit for me.
Awesome book awesome series!! I so loved Taz and Scarlette was a hoot. Sassy and spitfire loved it. Throw in my favorite babies and children its a hit for me.
May 7, 2024
Good!
I enjoyed this story,it was a lot of back and forth,BUT when it got to 74-75% the story jumped into gear. And what happened made me enjoy the story more.
I enjoyed this story,it was a lot of back and forth,BUT when it got to 74-75% the story jumped into gear. And what happened made me enjoy the story more.
July 4, 2024
Another great read by Juliana Stone. She always extracts so many emotions when she writes her stories. Single Mom, single Dad and a rocky romance. All things to love in a good romance
August 6, 2024
4.5/5 ⭐️ I really really liked this book!!
August 19, 2024
wow what a crazy ride. Loved this story and Taz and Scarlett were perfectly odd and beautifully damaged together. i can't wait to read Vivian and Dallas's story
November 21, 2024
A fast read cute story.
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