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A Modern Fairytale #3
Ginger's Heart
From New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery, a modern-day fairytale about the many faces of love.
Once upon a time there were two cousins:
one golden like the sun,
one dark like midnight,
one a protector,
one a predator,
one a Woodsman
and
one a Wolf…
both owning equal,
but different,
parts of a little girl’s heart.
In this contemporary love story, loosely inspired by "Little Red Riding Hood," the woodsman and the wolf are cousins, and Little Red is the girl with whom they both fall in love.
Beautiful Ginger McHuid, daughter of Kentucky's premiere horse breeder, grows up on her family farm, best friends with Cain Wolfram, the son of her father's Stallion Manager, and Cain's cousin, Josiah Woodman, son of a local banker. Throughout their happy childhood, the three are inseparable friends, but as they mature into adults, complicated feelings threaten to destroy their long history of friendship and love.
**Due to profanity and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**
All novels in the ~a modern fairytale~ collection are written as fundraisers.
Once upon a time there were two cousins:
one golden like the sun,
one dark like midnight,
one a protector,
one a predator,
one a Woodsman
and
one a Wolf…
both owning equal,
but different,
parts of a little girl’s heart.
In this contemporary love story, loosely inspired by "Little Red Riding Hood," the woodsman and the wolf are cousins, and Little Red is the girl with whom they both fall in love.
Beautiful Ginger McHuid, daughter of Kentucky's premiere horse breeder, grows up on her family farm, best friends with Cain Wolfram, the son of her father's Stallion Manager, and Cain's cousin, Josiah Woodman, son of a local banker. Throughout their happy childhood, the three are inseparable friends, but as they mature into adults, complicated feelings threaten to destroy their long history of friendship and love.
**Due to profanity and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**
All novels in the ~a modern fairytale~ collection are written as fundraisers.
542 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 21, 2017
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Katy Regnery
117 books4,273 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katy Regnery has a heart for smart romance featuring strong women and decent men. Almost exclusively self-published, Katy claims authorship of over 60 titles, including three RITA® finalists. Translated into French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish, Katy has sold over 1.8 million books worldwide.
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April 5, 2016
*****FOUR STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Two cousins. One girl. Someone wins. And someone loses.
This is a story of three best friends since childhood and how their friendship is put to the ultimate test when love finds its way into their hearts. Cain and Josiah are cousins and Ginger is the little girl they loved and treated as a little sister until years later when they are teenagers, they see her in a different light. Yes, this is a love triangle, but from the very beginning, we know which cousin owns Ginger’s heart.
Josiah is the good cousin, and Cain is considered the bad boy. He hangs out with the wild crowd and he’s been with many women. Now who do you think the young heroine falls in love with? From the very beginning of the story, you will find it hard not to fall for the beautiful bad boy. Ginger just couldn’t help that her heart and soul belonged to Cain. But Josiah was the one Gingers’ parents wanted her to be with and he makes it clear early on to his cousin that he loves Ginger and will be staking his claim on her. Cain loves his cousin and believes that Josiah is the better man and deserves to be with Ginger.
Unfortunately, Ginger wants the cousin she can’t have. When her heart is shattered she makes a bad decision and I really didn’t like her at this point. I understand that she was still a teenager and didn’t have the ability to make the mature decision but it still irked me.
Years later the cousin who walked away from their hometown comes back and feelings that were buried come back to the surface. When tragedy strikes will a chance at happiness be possible or lost forever??
This was one hell of a panty melting read and Cain was a swoon worthy hero. My one big complaint about this story was that it was told in THREE alternating POVs. Many times the same scene was played out in each character’s POV, which I found to be tedious and unnecessary. I wished that we just got the story in Ginger’s point of view and then maybe towards the end in the Cain’s.
In any case, I did love all the moments between Cain and Ginger and for that reason, I really did enjoy this one.
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
Two cousins. One girl. Someone wins. And someone loses.
This is a story of three best friends since childhood and how their friendship is put to the ultimate test when love finds its way into their hearts. Cain and Josiah are cousins and Ginger is the little girl they loved and treated as a little sister until years later when they are teenagers, they see her in a different light. Yes, this is a love triangle, but from the very beginning, we know which cousin owns Ginger’s heart.
Josiah is the good cousin, and Cain is considered the bad boy. He hangs out with the wild crowd and he’s been with many women. Now who do you think the young heroine falls in love with? From the very beginning of the story, you will find it hard not to fall for the beautiful bad boy. Ginger just couldn’t help that her heart and soul belonged to Cain. But Josiah was the one Gingers’ parents wanted her to be with and he makes it clear early on to his cousin that he loves Ginger and will be staking his claim on her. Cain loves his cousin and believes that Josiah is the better man and deserves to be with Ginger.
Unfortunately, Ginger wants the cousin she can’t have. When her heart is shattered she makes a bad decision and I really didn’t like her at this point. I understand that she was still a teenager and didn’t have the ability to make the mature decision but it still irked me.
Years later the cousin who walked away from their hometown comes back and feelings that were buried come back to the surface. When tragedy strikes will a chance at happiness be possible or lost forever??
This was one hell of a panty melting read and Cain was a swoon worthy hero. My one big complaint about this story was that it was told in THREE alternating POVs. Many times the same scene was played out in each character’s POV, which I found to be tedious and unnecessary. I wished that we just got the story in Ginger’s point of view and then maybe towards the end in the Cain’s.
In any case, I did love all the moments between Cain and Ginger and for that reason, I really did enjoy this one.
March 21, 2016
5++ Lionhearted stars
I can't express enough how much I LOVED this book. You have to read it! This novel has all the bells and whistles that a good contemporary romance needs to captivate the reader. The plot kept me guessing with twists and turns I didn't expect. And wow this has got to be one of the most romantic endings ever!
In this heart wrenching drama, we follow the story of Virginia –Ginger- and two cousins, Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman. As the only children of twin sisters, Cain and Josiah were inseparable and very close to each other.
Genetically speaking, they were half brothers, and while they surely liked to tease and torture each other, each boy wouldn’t hesitate to jump in front of a train to save the other’s skin either.
The two cousins were very different the one from the other. Josiah was the good looking golden boy, one of town’s prominent citizens who had anything he could passably have. Cain was the bad boy who was always seeking trouble. He had reckless confidence, and marched to the beat of his own drum. He was rebellious, arrogant, gorgeous and a complete manwhore.
“The little poisonous apple – beautiful on the outside but rotten to the core” for the good people of Apple Valley. Ginger was irresistible and lovely. She was the good girl. She was loyal, honest, sweet, compassionate and empathic. The three of them had been best friends since childhood and shared a true friendship that knew no boundaries.
Josiah had loved Ginger ever since he was eight years old and his feelings for her had always been strong and deep. Cain also liked her and when a casual flirtation deepened into something more meaningful, he decided to distance himself from Ginger and give his cousin the chance to claim her. He believed that he didn’t deserve her and that he was not good enough for her.
He’d rather die than to ever see Ginger’s eyes flash at him with hurt, full of hatred.
Besides, Woodman loved her.
And he’d loved her longer.
And he’d loved her better.
From the beginning, Ginger always believed in Cain but the hurt of his rejection bit deeply into her.
Her body, her heart, her very soul would always yearn for Cain. But deprived of that soul-based, forever sort of love, she gratefully accepted what she had: Woodman.
Ginger always loved both of them to an endless extent. She was both blessed and cursed by a ferocious love for two men. And only time would tell how their relationship would change and grow.
I can't say anything more in detail without giving away the story, but Ginger embarks on a stunning, heart-wrenching, soul-searching journey overcoming the storms of life. It is a long book, but I was so caught up in Ginger's dilemma with her two awesome men that I read the book in almost one sitting. I seriously haven't experienced such inner turmoil, anxiety and indecision in my life! It's a wild ride filled with butterflies, tears and angst.
I loved every single thing about this book. I give my stamp of approval. A huge 5 stars and recommending to all!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
I can't express enough how much I LOVED this book. You have to read it! This novel has all the bells and whistles that a good contemporary romance needs to captivate the reader. The plot kept me guessing with twists and turns I didn't expect. And wow this has got to be one of the most romantic endings ever!
In this heart wrenching drama, we follow the story of Virginia –Ginger- and two cousins, Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman. As the only children of twin sisters, Cain and Josiah were inseparable and very close to each other.
Genetically speaking, they were half brothers, and while they surely liked to tease and torture each other, each boy wouldn’t hesitate to jump in front of a train to save the other’s skin either.
The two cousins were very different the one from the other. Josiah was the good looking golden boy, one of town’s prominent citizens who had anything he could passably have. Cain was the bad boy who was always seeking trouble. He had reckless confidence, and marched to the beat of his own drum. He was rebellious, arrogant, gorgeous and a complete manwhore.
“The little poisonous apple – beautiful on the outside but rotten to the core” for the good people of Apple Valley. Ginger was irresistible and lovely. She was the good girl. She was loyal, honest, sweet, compassionate and empathic. The three of them had been best friends since childhood and shared a true friendship that knew no boundaries.
Josiah had loved Ginger ever since he was eight years old and his feelings for her had always been strong and deep. Cain also liked her and when a casual flirtation deepened into something more meaningful, he decided to distance himself from Ginger and give his cousin the chance to claim her. He believed that he didn’t deserve her and that he was not good enough for her.
He’d rather die than to ever see Ginger’s eyes flash at him with hurt, full of hatred.
Besides, Woodman loved her.
And he’d loved her longer.
And he’d loved her better.
From the beginning, Ginger always believed in Cain but the hurt of his rejection bit deeply into her.
Her body, her heart, her very soul would always yearn for Cain. But deprived of that soul-based, forever sort of love, she gratefully accepted what she had: Woodman.
Ginger always loved both of them to an endless extent. She was both blessed and cursed by a ferocious love for two men. And only time would tell how their relationship would change and grow.
I can't say anything more in detail without giving away the story, but Ginger embarks on a stunning, heart-wrenching, soul-searching journey overcoming the storms of life. It is a long book, but I was so caught up in Ginger's dilemma with her two awesome men that I read the book in almost one sitting. I seriously haven't experienced such inner turmoil, anxiety and indecision in my life! It's a wild ride filled with butterflies, tears and angst.
I loved every single thing about this book. I give my stamp of approval. A huge 5 stars and recommending to all!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
April 2, 2016
4 STARS
I had a tough time with this one and it wasn’t the story, it was me. Simply wasn’t in the right frame of mind so it took a while for things to sync for me. But when it did, I really started to feel the turmoil and emotions within this story.
I’ll say right off the mark, there isn’t any cheating in this story although there’s longing for something you can’t have and there’s a lot of angst. Not over the top but rather the cold, harsh reality of tough choices and a wide range of emotions when three hearts are involved.
I’m a huge fan of this series, a modern retelling of fairy tale classics, and this author. Katy’s writing is beautiful, moving and thoughful. We have two cousins, like brothers, Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman, both in love with one woman, Virginia (Ginger) McHuid.
Katy takes us on a journey of love, friendship, loyalty and heartbreak. She gives the reader multiple POVs that enables you to understand, bond and feel for all three of these complex characters. I'll admit that at times, I didn't want the three points of view, and yes, I can't believe I'm saying that! I found it harder to choose or pick a side and perhaps that was Katy's intention? And I did have my moments of anger, disappointment and frustration with each of these characters, your thoughts and feelings will twist and turn as you go on this journey with Ginger, Cain and Woodman. Ultimately, Katy delivers you at a satisfying and heartwarming destination.
Overall, this was a sharp yet sweet tale. I highly recommend this series. Each can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend you read them all.
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
For more reviews and blog posts.
I had a tough time with this one and it wasn’t the story, it was me. Simply wasn’t in the right frame of mind so it took a while for things to sync for me. But when it did, I really started to feel the turmoil and emotions within this story.
Once upon a time there were two cousins:
one golden like the sun,
one dark like midnight,
one a protector,
one a predator,
one a Woodsman
and
one a Wolf…
both owning equal,
but different,
parts of a little girl’s heart.
I’ll say right off the mark, there isn’t any cheating in this story although there’s longing for something you can’t have and there’s a lot of angst. Not over the top but rather the cold, harsh reality of tough choices and a wide range of emotions when three hearts are involved.
I’m a huge fan of this series, a modern retelling of fairy tale classics, and this author. Katy’s writing is beautiful, moving and thoughful. We have two cousins, like brothers, Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman, both in love with one woman, Virginia (Ginger) McHuid.
Katy takes us on a journey of love, friendship, loyalty and heartbreak. She gives the reader multiple POVs that enables you to understand, bond and feel for all three of these complex characters. I'll admit that at times, I didn't want the three points of view, and yes, I can't believe I'm saying that! I found it harder to choose or pick a side and perhaps that was Katy's intention? And I did have my moments of anger, disappointment and frustration with each of these characters, your thoughts and feelings will twist and turn as you go on this journey with Ginger, Cain and Woodman. Ultimately, Katy delivers you at a satisfying and heartwarming destination.
Overall, this was a sharp yet sweet tale. I highly recommend this series. Each can be read as a stand alone, but I recommend you read them all.
**ARC generously provided by author in exchange for an honest review.**
For more reviews and blog posts.
March 26, 2016
This was a hard book for me to rate. On one hand, I had a hard time putting this book down as I kept wanting to see what was going to happen. On the other, I was frustrated as hell by the love triangle that took place by Ginger, Woodman and Cain. The thing is that I went into this book knowing that there is a love triangle...it states it right at the summary of the story that there is one. So, I feel I can't really complain about it when I was warned!!! As with all triangles though, I become extremely agitated and emotional because I know someone will eventually be hurt. In this story there is way more depth to it than that, and the story goes in directions that know one will probably expect. Truthfully, it ends up being not your run of the mill love triangle; even though there are definite parallels in a few aspects.
As far as the characters go, I did have a hard time becoming emotionally attached to them. This could have been me just putting walls up to protect me from feeling sad for any or all of them?? I'm not sure. Ginger (the heroine) honestly, ticked me off so many times that if given the chance. I would have decked her myself. One of the men also made me want to commit murder more than once as well. Considering my anger was ignited, maybe I was more emotionally involved than I originally thought?!
One huge dislike that I had for this book that almost made me rate it two stars was how the author wrote the same scene-three different times. This didn't happen all of the time; but there were more than a few scenes that we were given each characters POV for the same scene. In other words; we would get a scene in Ginger's POV in one chapter; then the next chapter would be Woodman's; then the next was Cain's...and again...ALL the same darn scene. That got very boring, and I'm not sure why it was written partially that way; but I am so not a fan!!
"Ginger's Heart" is loosely supposed to take after Little Red Riding Hood, and I say loosely because there really wasn't too many similarities...besides a Grandma...a guy name Woodman, and another guy with "Wolf" in his last name. Ginger in my opinion should have at least had red hair; but she was blond!! LOL Now I'm being nit picky so I will sign off from here!! Not my favorite of Katy Regnery; but I do hope the next one will be more to my taste!!
Thanks so much Steph for buddy reading this one with me! I definitely needed your shoulder to vent on and you were there when I blabbed my anger...LOL
As far as the characters go, I did have a hard time becoming emotionally attached to them. This could have been me just putting walls up to protect me from feeling sad for any or all of them?? I'm not sure. Ginger (the heroine) honestly, ticked me off so many times that if given the chance. I would have decked her myself. One of the men also made me want to commit murder more than once as well. Considering my anger was ignited, maybe I was more emotionally involved than I originally thought?!
One huge dislike that I had for this book that almost made me rate it two stars was how the author wrote the same scene-three different times. This didn't happen all of the time; but there were more than a few scenes that we were given each characters POV for the same scene. In other words; we would get a scene in Ginger's POV in one chapter; then the next chapter would be Woodman's; then the next was Cain's...and again...ALL the same darn scene. That got very boring, and I'm not sure why it was written partially that way; but I am so not a fan!!
"Ginger's Heart" is loosely supposed to take after Little Red Riding Hood, and I say loosely because there really wasn't too many similarities...besides a Grandma...a guy name Woodman, and another guy with "Wolf" in his last name. Ginger in my opinion should have at least had red hair; but she was blond!! LOL Now I'm being nit picky so I will sign off from here!! Not my favorite of Katy Regnery; but I do hope the next one will be more to my taste!!
Thanks so much Steph for buddy reading this one with me! I definitely needed your shoulder to vent on and you were there when I blabbed my anger...LOL
February 14, 2017
**Ginger's Heart generously provided by RockstarLit PR in exchange for an honest review.**
5 "That's all I know." Stars
With each new book of Katy Regnery's modern fairytale series I'm reminded why I love contemporary romance stories; a true testament to Regnery's specific style of lyrical and character-centric storytelling. Her correlations between classic fairytales and her own versions perfectly romance her readers. In Ginger's Heart her writing pulses with the beat of this story about a young girl and her compassionate heart split between the light and dark within two very distinctively different boys.
Ginger's Heart, just like Regnery's previous fairytale stories, engaged me as a reader with entertaining prose, thoughtful inner conflict, and well placed dialogue. This story stands proud with a structured plot hooking you from the very beginning constantly evolving along with her characters. Lots of angst and self-reflecting pour from the multiple points of views developing each of these characters fully. This author's style of writing speaks freely to my romance loving soul with much ease as her characters relate to real inner conflicts within ourselves about the self-discovery on the path to growing up. Her themes question the validity of passion, turmoil, and comfort of everlasting love in profound ways.
As always with this author's work I want to preserve the plot as it twists a little to develop in such an organic way I'd never wish to spoil. Trust in the writing, plot, and characters to get you to a place you can feel satisfied and completely invested in the story. Trust in all the feels and the roller coaster of emotions Regnery takes you on to get you to this place. Really feel the conflicts and super sweet moments for all they are because this author never takes you on an easy one but rather a bittersweet test of love. And honestly, there were a couple times where I thought certain thoughts about character action and few repetitive contextual things surrounding the different points of view. But having reminded myself that Regnery always has a grand plan in her books, I found with Ginger's Heart the road was winding throughout and those little things really added to the conflict and ultimate discovery, for Ginger especially, leading us through a complete 360 viewpoint of the characters and their development.
In the interest of not sounding any more vague than I already do I'm just going to highly suggest that romance lovers read this book actually, read this entire series of stand alone stories. Fall in love with Ginger, Woodman, and Cain because there's a lot to love about all three. Discover the electric qualities to Katy Regnery's writing that hypnotize me as a reader. I think they'll hypnotize you as well. With Ginger's Heart I felt captivated once again by the depth and exploration of each character's journey. This is a story, a series, all romance readers should definitely read.
Much thanks to my lovely friend Deanna for introducing me to this author's work and for being patient with my incessant comments while reading.
My 5 star reviews for the previous stand-alone stories of this series:
Book One: The Vixen and the Vet
Book Two: Never Let You Go
5 "That's all I know." Stars
With each new book of Katy Regnery's modern fairytale series I'm reminded why I love contemporary romance stories; a true testament to Regnery's specific style of lyrical and character-centric storytelling. Her correlations between classic fairytales and her own versions perfectly romance her readers. In Ginger's Heart her writing pulses with the beat of this story about a young girl and her compassionate heart split between the light and dark within two very distinctively different boys.
Ginger's Heart, just like Regnery's previous fairytale stories, engaged me as a reader with entertaining prose, thoughtful inner conflict, and well placed dialogue. This story stands proud with a structured plot hooking you from the very beginning constantly evolving along with her characters. Lots of angst and self-reflecting pour from the multiple points of views developing each of these characters fully. This author's style of writing speaks freely to my romance loving soul with much ease as her characters relate to real inner conflicts within ourselves about the self-discovery on the path to growing up. Her themes question the validity of passion, turmoil, and comfort of everlasting love in profound ways.
As always with this author's work I want to preserve the plot as it twists a little to develop in such an organic way I'd never wish to spoil. Trust in the writing, plot, and characters to get you to a place you can feel satisfied and completely invested in the story. Trust in all the feels and the roller coaster of emotions Regnery takes you on to get you to this place. Really feel the conflicts and super sweet moments for all they are because this author never takes you on an easy one but rather a bittersweet test of love. And honestly, there were a couple times where I thought certain thoughts about character action and few repetitive contextual things surrounding the different points of view. But having reminded myself that Regnery always has a grand plan in her books, I found with Ginger's Heart the road was winding throughout and those little things really added to the conflict and ultimate discovery, for Ginger especially, leading us through a complete 360 viewpoint of the characters and their development.
In the interest of not sounding any more vague than I already do I'm just going to highly suggest that romance lovers read this book actually, read this entire series of stand alone stories. Fall in love with Ginger, Woodman, and Cain because there's a lot to love about all three. Discover the electric qualities to Katy Regnery's writing that hypnotize me as a reader. I think they'll hypnotize you as well. With Ginger's Heart I felt captivated once again by the depth and exploration of each character's journey. This is a story, a series, all romance readers should definitely read.
Much thanks to my lovely friend Deanna for introducing me to this author's work and for being patient with my incessant comments while reading.
My 5 star reviews for the previous stand-alone stories of this series:
Book One: The Vixen and the Vet
Book Two: Never Let You Go
April 1, 2016
5 Promise Me Stars
In a classic fairytale, the prince gets his princess but what happens when there are 2 princes? Do they battle; does one concede to the other, does the princess miss out? How can there be a Happily Ever After?
Pure romance that tugs at your heart and brings forth emotions from all angles is what Ginger's Heart is all about. It is beautifully written words that seep into your soul and make you feel and visualize every word.
Two cousins. One girl. Someone wins. And someone loses.
This story is a journey, an incredible moving journey of 3 people who are intertwined in each other's lives. Good and bad, happy and sad, love and desire.......Ginger, Woodman and Cain......one girl and two cousins. This story begins with 12 yr old Ginger and 15 yr olds Woodman and Cain. They have known each other since they were born. They have a bond, a special connection that is unique to the three of them. As with life, nothing is set in stone. As these three grow up, their relationship changes and blooms but Ginger finds herself in the middle......
And the great dilemma of her life—loving two different parts of two different men—came into stark focus as she realized, yet again, that while one man could offer her the sweetness and stability she craved, it was the other who challenged her and set her heart on fire.
This journey is told over 10 years. As you read you become invested in Ginger, Woodman and Cain. You get each POVs and gain a better insight as too their relationship. This story is emotional and heartfelt. The author digs deep into the heart and soul of all her characters. As the reader, your heart is pulled in many directions. But we all know that the heart wants what the heart wants. You can try to change it but it will cost you. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I LOVED. Ginger's Heart is a beautifully woven story filled with exquisite imagery and emotional depth. It's loving, it’s moving, and its heart wrenching but without a doubt, it's a story that captures the essence of a true modern fairytale.
Advanced copy given by RockStar PR in exchange for an honest review
In a classic fairytale, the prince gets his princess but what happens when there are 2 princes? Do they battle; does one concede to the other, does the princess miss out? How can there be a Happily Ever After?
Pure romance that tugs at your heart and brings forth emotions from all angles is what Ginger's Heart is all about. It is beautifully written words that seep into your soul and make you feel and visualize every word.
Two cousins. One girl. Someone wins. And someone loses.
This story is a journey, an incredible moving journey of 3 people who are intertwined in each other's lives. Good and bad, happy and sad, love and desire.......Ginger, Woodman and Cain......one girl and two cousins. This story begins with 12 yr old Ginger and 15 yr olds Woodman and Cain. They have known each other since they were born. They have a bond, a special connection that is unique to the three of them. As with life, nothing is set in stone. As these three grow up, their relationship changes and blooms but Ginger finds herself in the middle......
And the great dilemma of her life—loving two different parts of two different men—came into stark focus as she realized, yet again, that while one man could offer her the sweetness and stability she craved, it was the other who challenged her and set her heart on fire.
This journey is told over 10 years. As you read you become invested in Ginger, Woodman and Cain. You get each POVs and gain a better insight as too their relationship. This story is emotional and heartfelt. The author digs deep into the heart and soul of all her characters. As the reader, your heart is pulled in many directions. But we all know that the heart wants what the heart wants. You can try to change it but it will cost you. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.
I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I LOVED. Ginger's Heart is a beautifully woven story filled with exquisite imagery and emotional depth. It's loving, it’s moving, and its heart wrenching but without a doubt, it's a story that captures the essence of a true modern fairytale.
Advanced copy given by RockStar PR in exchange for an honest review
March 13, 2016
There are a couple of things I know for certain when I begin a Katy Regnery novel.
One, the writing will be absolutely breathtaking. Lyrical in nature, her prose is much like a dance for me, whimsical yet each word meaningful, impactful. Her writing is descriptive without being taxingly so, with there being a reason for everything written, which I appreciate greatly as a reader.
Two, there is a likely chance that at one or more point in her story, I will want to chuck my kindle against the nearest wall. And I mean this in the most complimentary of ways. I love angst. I love tension. I love relentless emotion and uninhibited passion and the heated arguments often derived from the two. Katy often delivers this in a way that I want to strangle her, all while wanting to hug her for creating the perfect NOOOO!!!! scene.
And three, last but not least, her characters will forever etch themselves into my heart. I often find myself slowing down toward the end of her stories because I’m not quite ready to let them go yet. And in Ginger’s heart, Katy has created three beautifully tortured characters, each in their own way, their impression long remaining even after the last swipe of my kindle.
In Ginger McCaid, we have a girl/woman, impossible not to adore. She’s well balanced, her strength and ferocity offset by her vulnerability, giving me everything I look for in a heroine.
In Josiah Woodman, we have a valiant boy/man, destined to be a hero. The embodiment of perfection, sweet and caring, his love for Ginger and her returning admiration for him truly captivating to watch as each blossoms.
In Cain Wolfram, we have the defiant boy/man. The one so often misunderstood by those around him, yet to those who truly know his heart, recognize his actions merely mask the noble person hidden within his depths.
I loved this book with all of my heart. As always, I was captivated by the writing. I was immediately drawn in by the angst. And I connected each character as though they were my best friends. I was Ginger, and my heart was split alongside hers knowing a decision between the two men would be inevitable. Who will she choose? You know I can’t tell you that!!!!
What I can tell you is that I applaud Katy for giving each one of the characters the love and attention they deserved. It’s clearly evident in the composition of their story, as it blossoms and unfolds, there was much love woven into each step they take together, immersing the reader in a heartfelt journey of love and redemption that they will not forget.
Five-It Hurts So Good-Stars from me!
One, the writing will be absolutely breathtaking. Lyrical in nature, her prose is much like a dance for me, whimsical yet each word meaningful, impactful. Her writing is descriptive without being taxingly so, with there being a reason for everything written, which I appreciate greatly as a reader.
Two, there is a likely chance that at one or more point in her story, I will want to chuck my kindle against the nearest wall. And I mean this in the most complimentary of ways. I love angst. I love tension. I love relentless emotion and uninhibited passion and the heated arguments often derived from the two. Katy often delivers this in a way that I want to strangle her, all while wanting to hug her for creating the perfect NOOOO!!!! scene.
And three, last but not least, her characters will forever etch themselves into my heart. I often find myself slowing down toward the end of her stories because I’m not quite ready to let them go yet. And in Ginger’s heart, Katy has created three beautifully tortured characters, each in their own way, their impression long remaining even after the last swipe of my kindle.
In Ginger McCaid, we have a girl/woman, impossible not to adore. She’s well balanced, her strength and ferocity offset by her vulnerability, giving me everything I look for in a heroine.
In Josiah Woodman, we have a valiant boy/man, destined to be a hero. The embodiment of perfection, sweet and caring, his love for Ginger and her returning admiration for him truly captivating to watch as each blossoms.
In Cain Wolfram, we have the defiant boy/man. The one so often misunderstood by those around him, yet to those who truly know his heart, recognize his actions merely mask the noble person hidden within his depths.
I loved this book with all of my heart. As always, I was captivated by the writing. I was immediately drawn in by the angst. And I connected each character as though they were my best friends. I was Ginger, and my heart was split alongside hers knowing a decision between the two men would be inevitable. Who will she choose? You know I can’t tell you that!!!!
What I can tell you is that I applaud Katy for giving each one of the characters the love and attention they deserved. It’s clearly evident in the composition of their story, as it blossoms and unfolds, there was much love woven into each step they take together, immersing the reader in a heartfelt journey of love and redemption that they will not forget.
Five-It Hurts So Good-Stars from me!
March 24, 2016
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Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Ginger): 2/5 - stupid tease
Hero (Cain): 2/5 - hypocritical asshole
Plot: 2/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: H fucks many other women over the years even after developing feelings for the h
HEA: yes but none of the three main characters deserved to be together in my opinion
Triggers: description of H’s sexual activity with OW in chapters 2, 4 and 11
Average score: 2/5
Best Lines: none
Worst Lines: Ginger describing her relationship with Woodman: “best friends who occasionally kissed.”…in other words, leading a good man on
Personal Review:
A trio of immature idiots proclaim their love for each other but find reasons/excuses to never be with each other. Very similar to the old school TV dramas like The OC.
Random Ramblings:
•I was a little sceptical with this one as the blurb made it sound like a love-triangle which I hate! And because I hate love-triangles…I did skip to the end to find out who the H was
•And of course the girl picks the bad-boy who messes with her feelings and is a total jackass instead of the loyal, sweet boy who would do anything for her
•It was a bad cop-out to kill the other man…could see it coming
•What’s up with calling your cousin ‘son’?
Overall Feeling:
So much angst….and for no real reason
Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Ginger): 2/5 - stupid tease
Hero (Cain): 2/5 - hypocritical asshole
Plot: 2/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: H fucks many other women over the years even after developing feelings for the h
HEA: yes but none of the three main characters deserved to be together in my opinion
Triggers: description of H’s sexual activity with OW in chapters 2, 4 and 11
Average score: 2/5
Best Lines: none
Worst Lines: Ginger describing her relationship with Woodman: “best friends who occasionally kissed.”…in other words, leading a good man on
Personal Review:
A trio of immature idiots proclaim their love for each other but find reasons/excuses to never be with each other. Very similar to the old school TV dramas like The OC.
Random Ramblings:
•I was a little sceptical with this one as the blurb made it sound like a love-triangle which I hate! And because I hate love-triangles…I did skip to the end to find out who the H was
•And of course the girl picks the bad-boy who messes with her feelings and is a total jackass instead of the loyal, sweet boy who would do anything for her
•It was a bad cop-out to kill the other man…could see it coming
•What’s up with calling your cousin ‘son’?
Overall Feeling:
So much angst….and for no real reason
March 23, 2016
“Two cousins.
One girl.
Someone wins.
And someone loses.”
3.5-4 stars
OK, so I’m going to say right off that I’m not a huge fan of love triangles. But I am a huge fan of Katy Regnery so there was no way I wasn’t going to read this book.
This book tells the story of Ginger McHuid, and the two boys in her life – cousins Josiah Woodman and Cain Wolfram – “One light, one dark. One good, one bad”. The boys are three years older than Ginger but they all grew up together in a small southern town where Ginger’s father is a successful and wealthy horse breeder. The boys both worked at Ginger’s family ranch and were always around, and they both thought the world of her. But as they all grew and changed, so did their feelings and that’s when everything got complicated.
Woodman grew up as the golden boy with a loving family and a solid plan for his life, while Cain’s home life was difficult and he became known as the town troublemaker. But despite their differences, they both love the same girl, and as for Ginger – the two boys each play a unique but equally important role in her life, and she can’t imagine her life without her two best friends in it.
I really love the way this book is written. It starts with them as children, focussing on a particular day or couple of days in the lives of the characters, and we get all of the meaningful moments from a significant event in their lives in each of their POVs before the timeline shifts forward a few years to the next big moment. Yes, it is a bit repetitive but it allows us to really get to know the characters and to see how they react to each other and their circumstances, and to fully understand their dynamics and their feelings for each other. It gives us a great insight into the full extent of the love triangle and I thought it was really cleverly done.
The story follows the characters over the years as they experience blissful highs and the lowest of lows, and always there is this thread between them that connects them deeply. It’s a really interesting dynamic between the three characters and I think that was explored really well.
I’m not going to talk too much about the storyline because it’s one of those books you need to dive in and experience, but throughout the story you will want to both hug and smack these characters as they fall in love, pour their hearts out, make tough decisions and stuff up badly. Mistakes are made and hearts are broken, and as much as they frustrated me at times I could empathise with each of them.
It’s an angsty ride, but the romance is definitely there, and it is heart-felt, sexy and all kinds of swoony.
But having said that, I didn’t feel it as much as I was expecting to. I’m not sure if it was because I predicted the plotline pretty early on in the story, or if the characters each annoyed me to the point where I didn’t care as much as I originally did? I can’t pinpoint exactly why, but it didn’t ‘wow’ me.
But I still really enjoyed it. The romance is gorgeous, and more than just being a love story, this is a story about family and friendship, and the relationships that define our lives, and it’s really well done. I think a lot of people are going to absolutely love this one, and I’m eagerly waiting to see what Katy brings us next.
3.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
One girl.
Someone wins.
And someone loses.”
3.5-4 stars
OK, so I’m going to say right off that I’m not a huge fan of love triangles. But I am a huge fan of Katy Regnery so there was no way I wasn’t going to read this book.
This book tells the story of Ginger McHuid, and the two boys in her life – cousins Josiah Woodman and Cain Wolfram – “One light, one dark. One good, one bad”. The boys are three years older than Ginger but they all grew up together in a small southern town where Ginger’s father is a successful and wealthy horse breeder. The boys both worked at Ginger’s family ranch and were always around, and they both thought the world of her. But as they all grew and changed, so did their feelings and that’s when everything got complicated.
Woodman grew up as the golden boy with a loving family and a solid plan for his life, while Cain’s home life was difficult and he became known as the town troublemaker. But despite their differences, they both love the same girl, and as for Ginger – the two boys each play a unique but equally important role in her life, and she can’t imagine her life without her two best friends in it.
She envisioned them like two halves of the same coin that she held carefully in the palm of her hand.
She loved them both desperately.
Choose?
No, her heart protested. Impossible.
“What if I can’t?” she whispered, leaning back and resting her head on her grandmother’s comforting shoulder.
“Then you’ll lose them both”.
I really love the way this book is written. It starts with them as children, focussing on a particular day or couple of days in the lives of the characters, and we get all of the meaningful moments from a significant event in their lives in each of their POVs before the timeline shifts forward a few years to the next big moment. Yes, it is a bit repetitive but it allows us to really get to know the characters and to see how they react to each other and their circumstances, and to fully understand their dynamics and their feelings for each other. It gives us a great insight into the full extent of the love triangle and I thought it was really cleverly done.
It does no good to stake a claim on someone’s heart. Unless they give it to you, it isn’t yours to take. All you can do is share your heart and hope she wants it. All you can do is offer it and hope she takes it. All you can do is love her and hope to God she finds a way to love you back.
The story follows the characters over the years as they experience blissful highs and the lowest of lows, and always there is this thread between them that connects them deeply. It’s a really interesting dynamic between the three characters and I think that was explored really well.
I’m not going to talk too much about the storyline because it’s one of those books you need to dive in and experience, but throughout the story you will want to both hug and smack these characters as they fall in love, pour their hearts out, make tough decisions and stuff up badly. Mistakes are made and hearts are broken, and as much as they frustrated me at times I could empathise with each of them.
“You can have this heart to break,” he said softly, devoutly, surrendering everything to her – his dignity, his control, his very soul – “if there’s even the smallest chance you might want it someday. Because here is what I know: even if you can’t ever give me yours, mine already belongs to you.”
It’s an angsty ride, but the romance is definitely there, and it is heart-felt, sexy and all kinds of swoony.
“I love you,” he said in a gravelly whisper ... “I’ve loved you for so long, I don’t know how to stop.”
But having said that, I didn’t feel it as much as I was expecting to. I’m not sure if it was because I predicted the plotline pretty early on in the story, or if the characters each annoyed me to the point where I didn’t care as much as I originally did? I can’t pinpoint exactly why, but it didn’t ‘wow’ me.
But I still really enjoyed it. The romance is gorgeous, and more than just being a love story, this is a story about family and friendship, and the relationships that define our lives, and it’s really well done. I think a lot of people are going to absolutely love this one, and I’m eagerly waiting to see what Katy brings us next.
3.5 stars.
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
March 14, 2016
I adore Katy Regnery and love each and every book of hers that I have ever read. The moment she announced that she was going to write Ginger's Heart I was thrilled. Then I got anxious because it meant that the modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood would feature a love triangle. I will be honest with you - I usually avoid them because they make my heart ache and my stomach turn into knots. So I bravely went into this book having faith in this author's writing. I can assure you that there was no physical cheating in this story. But there was emotional one because each of the guys held a part of Ginger's heart in his hands. And she knew that one day she would have to make a choice.
It's hard to write about the content of this book because you have to be careful to not give too much away. Trust me that spoilers will only destroy the reading experience for you. You should blindly go into it and let yourself drift away.
Virginia - Ginger - McHuid is growing up at her parents' horse farm in Apple Valley. She is leading a prestigious and sheltered life. Her best friends since childhood are the two cousins Josiah Woodman and Cain Wolfram. The two boys couldn't be more different in physical appearance and character. While Josiah is blonde haired and green eyed, Cain has black hair and blue eyes. While Woodman is the popular golden boy everyone loves, Cain is the troublemaker who everyone rather avoids. You will experience these characters' development over the time frame of many years and see them growing up and becoming young adults. Things are going to happen and the three of them are going to make decisions that will change the course of their lives and their relationships with each other ..... One thing is sure here - only one guy is going to conquer Ginger's heart. One wins and the other loses. Who is it going to be? Read this story to find it out!
I guarantee you that this book will not leave you unaffected. You are going to be thrilled and frustrated, happy and sad at many times. There will be situations where you would want to shake some sense into the characters, slap them hard but also hug and comfort them. Neither Ginger nor Woodman and Cain are flawless. You will love each of them for different reasons. Teams will be chosen and lines are going to be drawn. But what this author manages is to make you genuinely care for these three characters.
Katy's writing style is as always beautiful and captivating. She has one of these rare talents that makes every book an exciting and unforgettable reading experience. Whenever I start one of her stories I know that she will take me on a journey that will be worth each and every minute of it. That was also the case with Ginger's Heart. I absolutely don't regret giving this book a chance. So should you!
It's hard to write about the content of this book because you have to be careful to not give too much away. Trust me that spoilers will only destroy the reading experience for you. You should blindly go into it and let yourself drift away.
Virginia - Ginger - McHuid is growing up at her parents' horse farm in Apple Valley. She is leading a prestigious and sheltered life. Her best friends since childhood are the two cousins Josiah Woodman and Cain Wolfram. The two boys couldn't be more different in physical appearance and character. While Josiah is blonde haired and green eyed, Cain has black hair and blue eyes. While Woodman is the popular golden boy everyone loves, Cain is the troublemaker who everyone rather avoids. You will experience these characters' development over the time frame of many years and see them growing up and becoming young adults. Things are going to happen and the three of them are going to make decisions that will change the course of their lives and their relationships with each other ..... One thing is sure here - only one guy is going to conquer Ginger's heart. One wins and the other loses. Who is it going to be? Read this story to find it out!
I guarantee you that this book will not leave you unaffected. You are going to be thrilled and frustrated, happy and sad at many times. There will be situations where you would want to shake some sense into the characters, slap them hard but also hug and comfort them. Neither Ginger nor Woodman and Cain are flawless. You will love each of them for different reasons. Teams will be chosen and lines are going to be drawn. But what this author manages is to make you genuinely care for these three characters.
Katy's writing style is as always beautiful and captivating. She has one of these rare talents that makes every book an exciting and unforgettable reading experience. Whenever I start one of her stories I know that she will take me on a journey that will be worth each and every minute of it. That was also the case with Ginger's Heart. I absolutely don't regret giving this book a chance. So should you!
June 9, 2020
Nope, could not do it.
Not a fan of love triangles AT ALL.
And having to read the same scene from three different POV's multiple times was driving me mad.
Anyway onto the next in the series.
Not a fan of love triangles AT ALL.
And having to read the same scene from three different POV's multiple times was driving me mad.
Anyway onto the next in the series.
March 14, 2016
5 stars
Ginger's Heart is Katy Regnery's new modern fairy tale based on Little Red Riding Hood. It's a story about the Three Musketeers of McHuid Farm: Virginia Laire McHuid aka Ginger and her two childhood friends Cain Holden Wolfram and Josiah Asher Woodman. Cain and Josiah are cousins (born to identical twin sisters Sarah and Sophie) and couldn't be more different.
The blond haired and green eyed Josiah is the golden boy of Apple Valley. He is the son of a local banker and is raised up in a wealthy family. The Woodmans and the McHuids are very close. They spend a lot of time together and invite each other to social events.
The dark haired and blue eyed Cain is the trouble maker of Apple Valley. His father is the stallion manager at the McHuid farm. Even though his father Klaus and Ginger's father Ranger are on good terms, the Wolframs are excluded from the fancy festivities at the McHuid household.
Despite their differences, each cousin owns a piece of Ginger's heart. Over the years the dynamic between these three will change when feelings get into the mix that go far beyond friendship. Promises will be made and hearts will be broken. It will all come down to one question: Who will Ginger chose? The tender hearted golden boy that makes her feel safe and gives her stability or the blue eyed unpredictable devil that sets her heart on fire?
One thing is sure: There are two cousins and one girl. Someone wins and someone loses.
Teams will be chosen and lines will be drawn. In the end not everyone will be happy. I'm not going to tell you whom Ginger will chose, you need to read this amazing book in order to find out! Go into this book with an open heart and mind. I promise you it will not leave you unaffected. For those of you who are wondering if there is a menage I guarantee you there isn't! The triangle in this book is an emotional and not a physical one.
Katy Regnery's flawless writing took me on a reading journey I will soon not forget! She has the ability to make you feel all the feels and write characters you will hold dear to your heart long after you have finished the book.
"Our hearts make decisions that our heads don't even approve."
Ginger's Heart is Katy Regnery's new modern fairy tale based on Little Red Riding Hood. It's a story about the Three Musketeers of McHuid Farm: Virginia Laire McHuid aka Ginger and her two childhood friends Cain Holden Wolfram and Josiah Asher Woodman. Cain and Josiah are cousins (born to identical twin sisters Sarah and Sophie) and couldn't be more different.
The blond haired and green eyed Josiah is the golden boy of Apple Valley. He is the son of a local banker and is raised up in a wealthy family. The Woodmans and the McHuids are very close. They spend a lot of time together and invite each other to social events.
The dark haired and blue eyed Cain is the trouble maker of Apple Valley. His father is the stallion manager at the McHuid farm. Even though his father Klaus and Ginger's father Ranger are on good terms, the Wolframs are excluded from the fancy festivities at the McHuid household.
Despite their differences, each cousin owns a piece of Ginger's heart. Over the years the dynamic between these three will change when feelings get into the mix that go far beyond friendship. Promises will be made and hearts will be broken. It will all come down to one question: Who will Ginger chose? The tender hearted golden boy that makes her feel safe and gives her stability or the blue eyed unpredictable devil that sets her heart on fire?
One thing is sure: There are two cousins and one girl. Someone wins and someone loses.
Teams will be chosen and lines will be drawn. In the end not everyone will be happy. I'm not going to tell you whom Ginger will chose, you need to read this amazing book in order to find out! Go into this book with an open heart and mind. I promise you it will not leave you unaffected. For those of you who are wondering if there is a menage I guarantee you there isn't! The triangle in this book is an emotional and not a physical one.
Katy Regnery's flawless writing took me on a reading journey I will soon not forget! She has the ability to make you feel all the feels and write characters you will hold dear to your heart long after you have finished the book.
"Our hearts make decisions that our heads don't even approve."
March 23, 2016
Ginger’s Heart (A Modern Fairytale) by Katy Regnery
4 stars!!
This was my first Katy Regnery read and it certainly won’t be my last. Ginger’s Heart is a contemporary romance and a modern adaption of Little Red Riding Hood, the three main characters being Virginia McHuid (Ginger), Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman.
Cain and Josiah were cousins, born to twin sisters but that is where the similarities end. These two were chalk and cheese, at least on the outside.
Cain was the wolf in this tale by name and nature. He was dark haired, cocky, arrogant and a bit of a manwhore but really all this man wanted was to love and be loved. His parents had divorced and he was a little lost on where his place was in life. His dad worked at Ginger’s parent’s stables and he lived and breathed horses. His dad had no time for him really, at least that is what it felt like. He had nothing in common with his dad and his only attraction to the stables was Ginger herself.
Woodman was the golden child, blonde, perfect in every way, he worked at the stables and excelled at everything he turned his hand to. He was loyal, respectful, well mannered, sweet and caring. He was the ideal son and everyone loved him.
Ginger, Cain and Woodman were like the Three Musketeers, all for one and one for all. While Ginger was a few years younger they took this beautiful girl under their wings and became the best of friends. These three were truly inseparable. Where one went the other two were never far behind…at least until the boys got older and Cain met girls.
Ginger was beautiful on the inside and out. She was feisty, strong, adorable but also had an extremely vulnerable streak, one that she liked to keep hidden. She was a bit of a tomboy but she idolised her two friends and her grandmother. Cain was the guy she had the hots for and Woodman and her grandmother were her best friends and only confidantes. Everyone had their place and Ginger was happy and content…until Cain grew up and found other girls.
Ginger loves Cain, Woodman loves Ginger, Cain loves Ginger but Woodman had already called dibs and Cain would never break the bro code. Even though dibs were called when Ginger was young, Cain didn’t realise what he was passing up until Ginger grew up. Now he had to keep his feelings and emotions hidden…until he can’t.
This was a beautiful story comprised from lyrical writing that sweeps you away into the lives of Ginger, Cain and Woodman. From kids to adults their story is told in such a way that you learn everything about all the characters, warts and all and feel as you are a bystander looking in and watching them grow up.
Angst is prevalent as choices need to be made and emotions need to be fought. There is a lot of love, a good old dose of hate, tension, arguments, fights and broken hearts nothing less than you would expect from one of the most epic of love triangles. There is no cheating, but what you are treated to is two of the most epic of love stories. Love stories that needed to be told. I loved the way that every character got their turn and Katy Regnery took time to open up each and every character.
There is a lot of mileage in this book from kids to adulthood, yes it is a long book but it didn’t seem that way, I was lost in the story that Katy Regnery painstakingly created. It was beautiful, it was heart-breaking, it was uplifting, but most of all it was a fantastic story about three kids that had to grow up and really the Wolf wasn’t a wolf at all.
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4 stars!!
“We were two cousins in love with the same girl.”
This was my first Katy Regnery read and it certainly won’t be my last. Ginger’s Heart is a contemporary romance and a modern adaption of Little Red Riding Hood, the three main characters being Virginia McHuid (Ginger), Cain Wolfram and Josiah Woodman.
Cain and Josiah were cousins, born to twin sisters but that is where the similarities end. These two were chalk and cheese, at least on the outside.
Cain was the wolf in this tale by name and nature. He was dark haired, cocky, arrogant and a bit of a manwhore but really all this man wanted was to love and be loved. His parents had divorced and he was a little lost on where his place was in life. His dad worked at Ginger’s parent’s stables and he lived and breathed horses. His dad had no time for him really, at least that is what it felt like. He had nothing in common with his dad and his only attraction to the stables was Ginger herself.
“He was uncouth, bad mannered, irreverent, impertinent, and irresponsible, with a mouth like a sailor before he’d become a sailor, and a dick that had seen so much indiscriminate action, it’s a wonder it still worked.”
Woodman was the golden child, blonde, perfect in every way, he worked at the stables and excelled at everything he turned his hand to. He was loyal, respectful, well mannered, sweet and caring. He was the ideal son and everyone loved him.
“Because the golden boy, the fair-haired son, the prince, was supposed to win the princess. Not the villain. Not the devil. The prince, damn it. And yet, no matter how much he tried to be everything she wanted, it was Cain who owned her heart. Woodman was her second choice, though he longed, with every fiber of his being, to be her first.”
Ginger, Cain and Woodman were like the Three Musketeers, all for one and one for all. While Ginger was a few years younger they took this beautiful girl under their wings and became the best of friends. These three were truly inseparable. Where one went the other two were never far behind…at least until the boys got older and Cain met girls.
Ginger was beautiful on the inside and out. She was feisty, strong, adorable but also had an extremely vulnerable streak, one that she liked to keep hidden. She was a bit of a tomboy but she idolised her two friends and her grandmother. Cain was the guy she had the hots for and Woodman and her grandmother were her best friends and only confidantes. Everyone had their place and Ginger was happy and content…until Cain grew up and found other girls.
Ginger loves Cain, Woodman loves Ginger, Cain loves Ginger but Woodman had already called dibs and Cain would never break the bro code. Even though dibs were called when Ginger was young, Cain didn’t realise what he was passing up until Ginger grew up. Now he had to keep his feelings and emotions hidden…until he can’t.
“It doesn’t make one of us a villain and one of us a hero. You can’t help who you love. But someone’s heart was goin’ to break.”
This was a beautiful story comprised from lyrical writing that sweeps you away into the lives of Ginger, Cain and Woodman. From kids to adults their story is told in such a way that you learn everything about all the characters, warts and all and feel as you are a bystander looking in and watching them grow up.
Angst is prevalent as choices need to be made and emotions need to be fought. There is a lot of love, a good old dose of hate, tension, arguments, fights and broken hearts nothing less than you would expect from one of the most epic of love triangles. There is no cheating, but what you are treated to is two of the most epic of love stories. Love stories that needed to be told. I loved the way that every character got their turn and Katy Regnery took time to open up each and every character.
“Because you weren’t my girl.”
“I was. I wanted to be.”
There is a lot of mileage in this book from kids to adulthood, yes it is a long book but it didn’t seem that way, I was lost in the story that Katy Regnery painstakingly created. It was beautiful, it was heart-breaking, it was uplifting, but most of all it was a fantastic story about three kids that had to grow up and really the Wolf wasn’t a wolf at all.
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April 8, 2016
5 stars!!!
ARC kindly provided by Rock Star Lit in exchange of an honest review.
This is the story of Ginger, Woodsman and Wolf (Cain). And it was really the story of the three of them! The plot is moving in a nice pace without being boring or slow. Every single line in this book is necessary and has a point! The writing style is fantastic! That was my first book of Ms. Regnery and I fell in love! Ms. Regnery has taken a piece of my heart! During this beautiful journey I felt heartache and love and everything that I was hoping that I would feel.
The book is written from a triple POV and it was excellently done! The three heroes are so unique and beautiful in their way! I didn't choose and I didn't have a favorite!
Ginger, Woodsman and Cain know each other for forever and their feelings grow for each other as themselves. But I won't say anything else about them as I don't want to give anything away.
The end of the book was also beautiful! Actually I couldn't stop thinking all through the book that it would make a fantastic film! It was so vivid and alive in my mind and heart that I could actually see it!
I definitely recommend this amazing book to everyone who loves a great love story!
ARC kindly provided by Rock Star Lit in exchange of an honest review.
This is the story of Ginger, Woodsman and Wolf (Cain). And it was really the story of the three of them! The plot is moving in a nice pace without being boring or slow. Every single line in this book is necessary and has a point! The writing style is fantastic! That was my first book of Ms. Regnery and I fell in love! Ms. Regnery has taken a piece of my heart! During this beautiful journey I felt heartache and love and everything that I was hoping that I would feel.
The book is written from a triple POV and it was excellently done! The three heroes are so unique and beautiful in their way! I didn't choose and I didn't have a favorite!
Ginger, Woodsman and Cain know each other for forever and their feelings grow for each other as themselves. But I won't say anything else about them as I don't want to give anything away.
The end of the book was also beautiful! Actually I couldn't stop thinking all through the book that it would make a fantastic film! It was so vivid and alive in my mind and heart that I could actually see it!
I definitely recommend this amazing book to everyone who loves a great love story!
March 24, 2016
Ginger’s Heart by Katy Regnery ~ 4.5 Stars
“In this modern retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood," the woodsman and the wolf are cousins, and Little Red is the girl with whom they both fall in love.
Beautiful Ginger McHuid, daughter of Kentucky's premiere horse breeder, grows up on her family farm, best friends with Cain Wolfram, the son of her father's Stallion Manager, and Cain's cousin, Josiah Woodman, son of a local banker. Throughout their happy childhood, the three are inseparable friends, but as they mature into adults, complicated feelings threaten to destroy their long history of friendship and love.”
*** Warning – The prerequisite for starting this book ~ a large box of tissue!!!! ***
So by reading the blurb you know that there are two guys and one girl in this scenario. They both fell in love with the princess. Not everyone will win this little game call love … so who will she choose? Sound simple right? NOT SO MUCH!!! Secure your seat belt and get ready for an emotional roller-coaster ride…
I normally don’t go for the love triangle plot – it is not my favorite type of book. But Ginger’s Heart is not a typical love triangle like you would expect. Emotionally, yes! I promise there is no cheating, physical, sexual, threesome, “bed hopping”, or otherwise. So, those of you who don’t like love triangle romance please give this book a try with an open heart and mind. You will not be disappointed.
“You gave your heart to me. I want to give my whole life to you.”
Ginger grew up with Cain and Woodman. They were all childhood friends. Ginger’s is the princess and they were her princes. The boys adore her and she loves them both equally. Everything changed though at her 12th birthday party. Cain, even though has been bedding his way through town, felt his heart flutter for the first time kissing Ginger’s cheek on her birthday. At the same time, Woodman took claim of Ginger – he gave her the cutest bracelet with his heart attached - he loves her with all his might, always have been, and always will be. At 15 years old, Cain kissed Ginger and broke her heart for the first time; Woodman swoops in, saved the day and took her to the homecoming dance. At 18 years old, Ginger’s poured her heart to one man she always longed for – he stomped on it and threw it away like yesterday trash. She ran into Woodman’s open arms and she made her choice. Fast forward 3 years, one week before what supposed to be the happiest day of her life - strategy strikes. She lost her best friends. Ginger found herself alone without the man who loves her fiercely and without the man she always loved. Ginger’s life is now reduced to nothing but loneliness, longing, guilt, regret, lost, and sorrow. Where does she go from here?
“I love you.”
“I love you so much that I’ll let you go because I can’t make you happy, baby.”
“And I’m sorry.”
I always love Katy’s writing - captivating and simply stunning. There were no short of tension, angst, passion, and heartbreak in this book. But there is also love – lots of love. Ginger’s Heart is emotionally taxing, thought-provoking, and heart-wrenching read. It’s one of those storyline that you will not forget years to come. I laughed, bawled my eyes out, frustrated, angry, sad, and happy but it’s all so worth it at the end. I thought it was genius that Katy has all three points of view because I love to see all three of the main characters’ thoughts and feelings. If I have to be picky, there were occasional repeats of scenes in each person point of view so a couple of times I thought I already read that page but eventually I caught on. The characters are deeply complex. I love Woodman – he is so kind, caring, loving, a good friend, a perfect southern gentleman, and a town hero. He deserves so much more. Cain – I just absolutely adores him. Cain is a little troubled, broken, and misunderstood but underneath all that roughness he is a good guy at heart. He is loyal to a fault even if it costs him his own happiness. Ginger is young and innocent. She tries to make good decisions but she frustrates me at times because I felt she was giving mix signals to both Cain and Woodman. Ginger loves both of her best friends differently – it’s just a complicated kind of love. I don’t know if it’s because Ginger has a deeper connection with Cain, but she is the only one that sees Cain for who he really is before anyone could. She always did bet on the right horse . Unexpectedly, life threw a curved ball and everyone have to change and accept the responsibility of being a grown up. Woodman - he is just away for a while. Cain became a man he feels is worthy of Ginger’s love and to finally deserves to be happy. Ginger became a strong, independent woman who accepted her mistakes and learned to forgive herself. It’s true they say you can’t choose who you love, and we learn to accept the love we think we deserve.
“I’ve been in love with you for most of my life, princess. And I promise you, here and now, there’s only you for me.”
This book is no way a light read. Two parts gutted me the most – the fire and the letter. I almost could not breathe. Katy took me on an emotional, heart wrenching life journey of three friends who endure love, lost, sacrifice, healing, redemption, and acceptance. Quite the journey, I feel every bit of their emotional roller coast but it’s so worth it. Then the epilogue – God, I LOVE it – read it twice. This bitter-sweet happy ever after ending put all the broken pieces of my heart back together again. Thank you for that! I adore you Katy! I highly recommend this heartbreakingly beautiful modern fairly tail book. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story. Give it one-click guys!!!!
“Thank you for lovin’ me.”
“Thank you for lettin’ me love you.”
“In this modern retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood," the woodsman and the wolf are cousins, and Little Red is the girl with whom they both fall in love.
Beautiful Ginger McHuid, daughter of Kentucky's premiere horse breeder, grows up on her family farm, best friends with Cain Wolfram, the son of her father's Stallion Manager, and Cain's cousin, Josiah Woodman, son of a local banker. Throughout their happy childhood, the three are inseparable friends, but as they mature into adults, complicated feelings threaten to destroy their long history of friendship and love.”
*** Warning – The prerequisite for starting this book ~ a large box of tissue!!!! ***
So by reading the blurb you know that there are two guys and one girl in this scenario. They both fell in love with the princess. Not everyone will win this little game call love … so who will she choose? Sound simple right? NOT SO MUCH!!! Secure your seat belt and get ready for an emotional roller-coaster ride…
I normally don’t go for the love triangle plot – it is not my favorite type of book. But Ginger’s Heart is not a typical love triangle like you would expect. Emotionally, yes! I promise there is no cheating, physical, sexual, threesome, “bed hopping”, or otherwise. So, those of you who don’t like love triangle romance please give this book a try with an open heart and mind. You will not be disappointed.
“You gave your heart to me. I want to give my whole life to you.”
Ginger grew up with Cain and Woodman. They were all childhood friends. Ginger’s is the princess and they were her princes. The boys adore her and she loves them both equally. Everything changed though at her 12th birthday party. Cain, even though has been bedding his way through town, felt his heart flutter for the first time kissing Ginger’s cheek on her birthday. At the same time, Woodman took claim of Ginger – he gave her the cutest bracelet with his heart attached - he loves her with all his might, always have been, and always will be. At 15 years old, Cain kissed Ginger and broke her heart for the first time; Woodman swoops in, saved the day and took her to the homecoming dance. At 18 years old, Ginger’s poured her heart to one man she always longed for – he stomped on it and threw it away like yesterday trash. She ran into Woodman’s open arms and she made her choice. Fast forward 3 years, one week before what supposed to be the happiest day of her life - strategy strikes. She lost her best friends. Ginger found herself alone without the man who loves her fiercely and without the man she always loved. Ginger’s life is now reduced to nothing but loneliness, longing, guilt, regret, lost, and sorrow. Where does she go from here?
“I love you.”
“I love you so much that I’ll let you go because I can’t make you happy, baby.”
“And I’m sorry.”
I always love Katy’s writing - captivating and simply stunning. There were no short of tension, angst, passion, and heartbreak in this book. But there is also love – lots of love. Ginger’s Heart is emotionally taxing, thought-provoking, and heart-wrenching read. It’s one of those storyline that you will not forget years to come. I laughed, bawled my eyes out, frustrated, angry, sad, and happy but it’s all so worth it at the end. I thought it was genius that Katy has all three points of view because I love to see all three of the main characters’ thoughts and feelings. If I have to be picky, there were occasional repeats of scenes in each person point of view so a couple of times I thought I already read that page but eventually I caught on. The characters are deeply complex. I love Woodman – he is so kind, caring, loving, a good friend, a perfect southern gentleman, and a town hero. He deserves so much more. Cain – I just absolutely adores him. Cain is a little troubled, broken, and misunderstood but underneath all that roughness he is a good guy at heart. He is loyal to a fault even if it costs him his own happiness. Ginger is young and innocent. She tries to make good decisions but she frustrates me at times because I felt she was giving mix signals to both Cain and Woodman. Ginger loves both of her best friends differently – it’s just a complicated kind of love. I don’t know if it’s because Ginger has a deeper connection with Cain, but she is the only one that sees Cain for who he really is before anyone could. She always did bet on the right horse . Unexpectedly, life threw a curved ball and everyone have to change and accept the responsibility of being a grown up. Woodman - he is just away for a while. Cain became a man he feels is worthy of Ginger’s love and to finally deserves to be happy. Ginger became a strong, independent woman who accepted her mistakes and learned to forgive herself. It’s true they say you can’t choose who you love, and we learn to accept the love we think we deserve.
“I’ve been in love with you for most of my life, princess. And I promise you, here and now, there’s only you for me.”
This book is no way a light read. Two parts gutted me the most – the fire and the letter. I almost could not breathe. Katy took me on an emotional, heart wrenching life journey of three friends who endure love, lost, sacrifice, healing, redemption, and acceptance. Quite the journey, I feel every bit of their emotional roller coast but it’s so worth it. Then the epilogue – God, I LOVE it – read it twice. This bitter-sweet happy ever after ending put all the broken pieces of my heart back together again. Thank you for that! I adore you Katy! I highly recommend this heartbreakingly beautiful modern fairly tail book. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this story. Give it one-click guys!!!!
“Thank you for lovin’ me.”
“Thank you for lettin’ me love you.”
June 19, 2019
La prima parte di questo libro non mi ha convinta per nulla...il modus operandi dell' autrice ,andato avanti parecchie pagine, di replicare scene e dialoghi mi ha dato sui nervi(poi finalmente a metà libro l'ha piantata..),oltre a una narrazione che ho trovato noiosa..in cui veniva rappresentato il solito triangolo in cui vi sono due(in questo caso cugini)che vogliono la stessa donna ma lei ne vuole solo uno e bla bla...
Confesso quindi che stavo per mollare...sono contenta di non averlo fatto.. rassicurata anche dalle recensioni e pensieri positivi da parte di chi aveva già letto il libro.
Tuttavia molte cose non le ho apprezzate...soprattutto la protagonista,ho trovato assurda la sua ripicca immatura(l'uomo che ama rifiuta di fare l'amore con lei,e già qua sta cosa che lei implora lui di portarla a letto ha toccato per la seconda volta i miei gia'fragili nervi,quindi vistasi rifiutata pensa bene di portarsi a letto dopo 5 minuti l'altro cugino che sbava per lei da una vita,fidanzarcisi e accettare di sposarlo,decisione molto sensata ,un consiglio per tutte,ragazze se quello che amate vi rifiuta fate come la geniale Ginger con il suo cuore puro e prezioso,andate con il vostro migliore amico che vi ama,anche se voi non lo amate,quest'ultima cosa è un dettaglio irrilevante,l'importante è accapararsene uno per consolarsi del rifiuto... dopo sarete sicuramente contente e soddisfatte come Ginger..certo..).
Ok...letta questa grande impresa ho cominciato a odiare profondamente la protagonista e a chiedermi ogni tre per due perché due fighi di sto calibro passino la loro vita a dannarsi per una così...ma tant'è...
Nella seconda parte succede l'inimmaginabile...rimango spiazzata e riscontro una svolta nella narrazione...la storia prende un ritmo e una maturità che non ho per nulla scorto in precedenza e che mi porta a rivalutare il mio pensiero che pendeva pericolosamente verso il centellineamento delle stelline..(l'antipatia per Ginger rimane uguale però,sia chiaro).
Insomma la svolta dovuta alla dipartita ingiusta del cugino "piace a me,l'ho deciso prima io quindi fatti da parte e gne gne"mi ha lasciato veramente di stucco(anche se ora sdrammatizzo un po'),in ogni caso ha permesso lo sviluppo positivo della storia che da qua in poi mi è piaciuta e ha anche permesso al cugino "sexy e ombroso"di uscire allo scoperto per quello che è...sicuramente il migliore dei tre,dolce,generoso,buono e innamorato perso(l'unico difetto è la passione appunto per sta Ginger..ma🤔).
Tutto sommato insomma una lettura piacevole...l'autrice si è salvata in corner..doveva farne morire uno in pratica per rendere la storia interessante...ma a ogni modo ce l'ha fatta.
Rimane il dubbio su cosa c'entri Cappuccetto Rosso con sto triangolo..non mi pare che quest'ultima si sia trovata contesa tra due uomini...se non consideriamo il cacciatore e il lupo come potenziale triangolo,o il cacciatore e la nonna e il lupo...🤔ma non credo...quindi l'unica analogia la troviamo nel fatto di considerare lupo Cain..ma la trovo un po'debole in ogni caso come motivazione...ma va be'...lo saprà l'autrice...🤔io penso di riuscire a dormire anche senza saperlo...😉
Confesso quindi che stavo per mollare...sono contenta di non averlo fatto.. rassicurata anche dalle recensioni e pensieri positivi da parte di chi aveva già letto il libro.
Tuttavia molte cose non le ho apprezzate...soprattutto la protagonista,ho trovato assurda la sua ripicca immatura(l'uomo che ama rifiuta di fare l'amore con lei,e già qua sta cosa che lei implora lui di portarla a letto ha toccato per la seconda volta i miei gia'fragili nervi,quindi vistasi rifiutata pensa bene di portarsi a letto dopo 5 minuti l'altro cugino che sbava per lei da una vita,fidanzarcisi e accettare di sposarlo,decisione molto sensata ,un consiglio per tutte,ragazze se quello che amate vi rifiuta fate come la geniale Ginger con il suo cuore puro e prezioso,andate con il vostro migliore amico che vi ama,anche se voi non lo amate,quest'ultima cosa è un dettaglio irrilevante,l'importante è accapararsene uno per consolarsi del rifiuto... dopo sarete sicuramente contente e soddisfatte come Ginger..certo..).
Ok...letta questa grande impresa ho cominciato a odiare profondamente la protagonista e a chiedermi ogni tre per due perché due fighi di sto calibro passino la loro vita a dannarsi per una così...ma tant'è...
Nella seconda parte succede l'inimmaginabile...rimango spiazzata e riscontro una svolta nella narrazione...la storia prende un ritmo e una maturità che non ho per nulla scorto in precedenza e che mi porta a rivalutare il mio pensiero che pendeva pericolosamente verso il centellineamento delle stelline..(l'antipatia per Ginger rimane uguale però,sia chiaro).
Insomma la svolta dovuta alla dipartita ingiusta del cugino "piace a me,l'ho deciso prima io quindi fatti da parte e gne gne"mi ha lasciato veramente di stucco(anche se ora sdrammatizzo un po'),in ogni caso ha permesso lo sviluppo positivo della storia che da qua in poi mi è piaciuta e ha anche permesso al cugino "sexy e ombroso"di uscire allo scoperto per quello che è...sicuramente il migliore dei tre,dolce,generoso,buono e innamorato perso(l'unico difetto è la passione appunto per sta Ginger..ma🤔).
Tutto sommato insomma una lettura piacevole...l'autrice si è salvata in corner..doveva farne morire uno in pratica per rendere la storia interessante...ma a ogni modo ce l'ha fatta.
Rimane il dubbio su cosa c'entri Cappuccetto Rosso con sto triangolo..non mi pare che quest'ultima si sia trovata contesa tra due uomini...se non consideriamo il cacciatore e il lupo come potenziale triangolo,o il cacciatore e la nonna e il lupo...🤔ma non credo...quindi l'unica analogia la troviamo nel fatto di considerare lupo Cain..ma la trovo un po'debole in ogni caso come motivazione...ma va be'...lo saprà l'autrice...🤔io penso di riuscire a dormire anche senza saperlo...😉
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 2, 2016
“We were two cousins in love with the same girl.”
I really liked this book! I have never read anything by Katy Regency before and I love her style of writing. Set in the South, Ginger’s Heart is a contemporary romance and a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. The story follows Ginger, Cain and Woodman, who have known each other their whole lives. Ginger has always loved bad-boy Cain, while his cousin, Woodman, has been in love with Ginger since she was a young girl.
Cain knows he can’t have Ginger, he is loyal to his cousin and he stays away from Ginger. Both boys enlist in the military and the story follows the three of the through the years. I love a good love triangle and even if you are not a fan, the way Katy Regency is beautiful and passionate and emotional. It is easy to see why Ginger could not really choose between Cain and Woodman.
Cain is the one who play the “wolf” role in this story, he has a good heart but he has never lived up to his family’s expectations for him. He is sexy, wild and irresistible. But he is fiercely loyal to his cousin and he treats Ginger like a princess.
“He was uncouth, bad mannered, irreverent, impertinent, and irresponsible, with a mouth like a sailor before he’d become a sailor, and a dick that had seen so much indiscriminate action, it’s a wonder it still worked.”
Everyone exited Ginger to spend the rest of her life with Woodman. He is devoted to Ginger and she loves him but not the same way that she loves Cain. I really liked Woodman and was rooting for Ginger to love him! This book takes a very surprising turn near the end which I did not see coming. I absolutely loved the span of years in this book and loved watching Ginger grow up. Katy Regency makes both Cain and Woodman very sympathetic characters and the story is romantic, sexy and very emotional in some parts.
“It doesn’t make one of us a villain and one of us a hero. You can’t help who you love. But someone’s heart was goin’ to break.”
This is a very engaging and lovely story with a very creative twist. I loved it and can’t wait to read more books from Katy Regnery.
(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
I really liked this book! I have never read anything by Katy Regency before and I love her style of writing. Set in the South, Ginger’s Heart is a contemporary romance and a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. The story follows Ginger, Cain and Woodman, who have known each other their whole lives. Ginger has always loved bad-boy Cain, while his cousin, Woodman, has been in love with Ginger since she was a young girl.
Cain knows he can’t have Ginger, he is loyal to his cousin and he stays away from Ginger. Both boys enlist in the military and the story follows the three of the through the years. I love a good love triangle and even if you are not a fan, the way Katy Regency is beautiful and passionate and emotional. It is easy to see why Ginger could not really choose between Cain and Woodman.
Cain is the one who play the “wolf” role in this story, he has a good heart but he has never lived up to his family’s expectations for him. He is sexy, wild and irresistible. But he is fiercely loyal to his cousin and he treats Ginger like a princess.
“He was uncouth, bad mannered, irreverent, impertinent, and irresponsible, with a mouth like a sailor before he’d become a sailor, and a dick that had seen so much indiscriminate action, it’s a wonder it still worked.”
Everyone exited Ginger to spend the rest of her life with Woodman. He is devoted to Ginger and she loves him but not the same way that she loves Cain. I really liked Woodman and was rooting for Ginger to love him! This book takes a very surprising turn near the end which I did not see coming. I absolutely loved the span of years in this book and loved watching Ginger grow up. Katy Regency makes both Cain and Woodman very sympathetic characters and the story is romantic, sexy and very emotional in some parts.
“It doesn’t make one of us a villain and one of us a hero. You can’t help who you love. But someone’s heart was goin’ to break.”
This is a very engaging and lovely story with a very creative twist. I loved it and can’t wait to read more books from Katy Regnery.
(ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.)
March 22, 2017
2 1/2 "Maybe that rating is not really fair, but oh well." Stars.
***MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU DON'T WANT THE BOOK TO BE RUINED!!***
This is a love triangle. I probably should have stopped when I realized that. Me no likey love triangles!! Maybe I should have read more reviews or paid more attention to the synopsis, but I didn't. I 1-clicked away ages ago when this book was first released, based on my love of other books in this series, and my loved of Katy Regnery's writing. Lesson learned... well, probably not really. I don't like surprise spoilers. Ironic huh because this review will have MAJOR SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Anyway, so I pretty much knew who would get the girl in the end. Knowing that from the beginning, I also knew there would be some major heartbreak along the way to their HEA. I almost DNF because this book was making me sad and anxious. I just knew something bad was going to happen, but my curious mind would not let me quit. Plus, to be very honest and give due credit, the book is very well written and I became vested in Ginger, Cain, and Woodman (Josiah) very early on. There was no real bad guy here. I loved them all and sincerely wanted them all to be happy.
Conclusion... I was still sad and depressed when the story ended. Like I said, there was no bad guy here. Everyone deserved an HEA.
Happy reading... obviously not for me this time :(
***MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. DO NOT READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU DON'T WANT THE BOOK TO BE RUINED!!***
This is a love triangle. I probably should have stopped when I realized that. Me no likey love triangles!! Maybe I should have read more reviews or paid more attention to the synopsis, but I didn't. I 1-clicked away ages ago when this book was first released, based on my love of other books in this series, and my loved of Katy Regnery's writing. Lesson learned... well, probably not really. I don't like surprise spoilers. Ironic huh because this review will have MAJOR SPOILERS. You've been warned!
Anyway, so I pretty much knew who would get the girl in the end. Knowing that from the beginning, I also knew there would be some major heartbreak along the way to their HEA. I almost DNF because this book was making me sad and anxious. I just knew something bad was going to happen, but my curious mind would not let me quit. Plus, to be very honest and give due credit, the book is very well written and I became vested in Ginger, Cain, and Woodman (Josiah) very early on. There was no real bad guy here. I loved them all and sincerely wanted them all to be happy.
Conclusion... I was still sad and depressed when the story ended. Like I said, there was no bad guy here. Everyone deserved an HEA.
Happy reading... obviously not for me this time :(
March 22, 2016
I'm having trouble finding words to describe how I feel about this book. How can I put into words the feelings I have for characters who touched my heart in such profound ways. Katy has such a way with words. I felt every happy feeling, every heartbreak, every tear shed. I laughed at Cain's witty nature, my heart broke for the bad boy with an amazing heart.. It ached for him in so many ways. There are so many feels.. So so many.. The loss, the love, the healing, the words of wisdom. The shift in the story where it all changes.. More than once.. There are so many things I want to say... I just don't know how..
Cain ~ the bad boy with the amazing heart who does’t feel worthy
Woodman ~ the golden boy who has his life all planned out
Ginger ~ the girl they both love and she loves them both in wildly completely different ways
… How can this possibly end well????
It is destined that someone is going to get hurt…
And boy does it hurt… In ways that you won’t expect. Things happen that you NEVER see coming from a mile away.. until it hits, and it hits hard. And you're left wondering how your shattered heart will be whole again.. But it mends. Katy's beautiful way with words heals that broken heart.
I had all sorts of pre conceived notions when I stated this book.. I had a clear cut winner before I opened to page 1… that the is the problem with preconceived notions. They tend to be WRONG… This book was more than I anticipated it could be, nothing of what I expected it to be and everything I wanted it to be!! There is something that is so pure in the love they all have for one another born out of a lifetime of memories. No malice.. No intentional heartbreak so to speak and that's what hurts the most. Misunderstandings, lost opportunities, words left unsaid.. But true love has a way of finding its way no matter what..
There are things you know at a soul deep level. Who you love. Who you are meant to love in the deepest depth of your being can’t be ignored no matter what your head might tell you. Ginger always had to follow her heart..
Cain ~ the bad boy with the amazing heart who does’t feel worthy
Woodman ~ the golden boy who has his life all planned out
Ginger ~ the girl they both love and she loves them both in wildly completely different ways
… How can this possibly end well????
It is destined that someone is going to get hurt…
And boy does it hurt… In ways that you won’t expect. Things happen that you NEVER see coming from a mile away.. until it hits, and it hits hard. And you're left wondering how your shattered heart will be whole again.. But it mends. Katy's beautiful way with words heals that broken heart.
I had all sorts of pre conceived notions when I stated this book.. I had a clear cut winner before I opened to page 1… that the is the problem with preconceived notions. They tend to be WRONG… This book was more than I anticipated it could be, nothing of what I expected it to be and everything I wanted it to be!! There is something that is so pure in the love they all have for one another born out of a lifetime of memories. No malice.. No intentional heartbreak so to speak and that's what hurts the most. Misunderstandings, lost opportunities, words left unsaid.. But true love has a way of finding its way no matter what..
There are things you know at a soul deep level. Who you love. Who you are meant to love in the deepest depth of your being can’t be ignored no matter what your head might tell you. Ginger always had to follow her heart..
June 18, 2022
"...avanzare pretese sul cuore di qualcuno non porta a niente di buono. A meno che non sia quel qualcuno a darlo a te, non si può prenderlo senza permesso. Tutto quello che si può fare è aprire il proprio cuore e sperare che l’altro lo voglia; tutto quello che si può fare è offrirlo e sperare che l’altro lo prenda; tutto quello che si può fare è amare un’altra persona e pregare Dio che quella trovi un modo per amare di rimando."
Due cugini, Cain e Woodman, una principessa, Ginger e amore in tutte le sue forme.
Stavolta la Regnery non mi ha convinta. Il suo modo di raccontare è sempre intenso, ma il triplo POV ha reso tutto un po' ripetitivo. Rileggere la stessa identica scena, raccontata da tutti e tre i protagonisti, mi ha annoiata in diversi momenti della lettura. Altra nota dolente è come l'autrice abbia deciso di giungere al finale; è come se avesse scelto la strada più semplice, anche se dolorosa, pur di dare il lieto fine che aveva prospettato. Infine, anche come retelling non mi ha convinta: doveva essere ispirato a Cappuccetto Rosso ma, oltre la presenza di una nonna e la similitudine con un lupo tirata per i capelli, non ho trovato molta corrispondenza. Non è bocciato perché ho comunque sottolineato molte parti, molte frasi mi hanno colpita, ma non è assolutamente a livello degli altri suoi romanzi.
Due cugini, Cain e Woodman, una principessa, Ginger e amore in tutte le sue forme.
Stavolta la Regnery non mi ha convinta. Il suo modo di raccontare è sempre intenso, ma il triplo POV ha reso tutto un po' ripetitivo. Rileggere la stessa identica scena, raccontata da tutti e tre i protagonisti, mi ha annoiata in diversi momenti della lettura. Altra nota dolente è come l'autrice abbia deciso di giungere al finale; è come se avesse scelto la strada più semplice, anche se dolorosa, pur di dare il lieto fine che aveva prospettato. Infine, anche come retelling non mi ha convinta: doveva essere ispirato a Cappuccetto Rosso ma, oltre la presenza di una nonna e la similitudine con un lupo tirata per i capelli, non ho trovato molta corrispondenza. Non è bocciato perché ho comunque sottolineato molte parti, molte frasi mi hanno colpita, ma non è assolutamente a livello degli altri suoi romanzi.
July 19, 2017
DNF at 12%
Maybe I'm just too old for this, but honestly, reading about a 15 year old guy having sex is not doing anything for me. And what about that Josiah guy? He's one creepy kid if you ask me.
Maybe I'm just too old for this, but honestly, reading about a 15 year old guy having sex is not doing anything for me. And what about that Josiah guy? He's one creepy kid if you ask me.
September 19, 2021
Peccato per la prima parte che risulta un po' lenta
July 1, 2018
I've read a TON of books from Regnery this year and sadly landed on one that didn't work for me at all. I really didn't care for Ginger's Heart. The heroine, the plot twist, the romance, the hea. By the end of the book I was just ready for it to all be done and over.
The Gist: Two cousins in love with the same girl. And basically 3 decades of them all waffling back and forth and fucking things up.
Ginger: Honestly I have nothing to say about her. She was utterly forgettable and average.
Woodman: Woodman was a good guy. Always with a plan, determination, kindness and support. He was easy to like.
Cain (the wolf): Cain was the bad boy. From a broken home, impulsive, slutty. He was a fuck up until the military helped him get his shit together. Then he was a pretty decent guy.
So what was wrong.
Honestly I was basically done at that point. But 200 pages still left. Where she goes on and on feeling bad for herself.
I was just so disappointed in this one and don't understand all of the glowing reviews. Cain did grow into a great man I'll give him that but that's about the only positive thing I can say about this one in the end. Way too much angst, an easy out as far as the love triangle was concerned, a mediocre and uninspiring heroine who lights all the men on fire *eye roll* I'm giving it a 2 instead of a 1 because I did manage to read it fast and until the last 50 pages it kept my attention for the most part.
The Gist: Two cousins in love with the same girl. And basically 3 decades of them all waffling back and forth and fucking things up.
Ginger: Honestly I have nothing to say about her. She was utterly forgettable and average.
Woodman: Woodman was a good guy. Always with a plan, determination, kindness and support. He was easy to like.
Cain (the wolf): Cain was the bad boy. From a broken home, impulsive, slutty. He was a fuck up until the military helped him get his shit together. Then he was a pretty decent guy.
So what was wrong.
Honestly I was basically done at that point. But 200 pages still left. Where she goes on and on feeling bad for herself.
I was just so disappointed in this one and don't understand all of the glowing reviews. Cain did grow into a great man I'll give him that but that's about the only positive thing I can say about this one in the end. Way too much angst, an easy out as far as the love triangle was concerned, a mediocre and uninspiring heroine who lights all the men on fire *eye roll* I'm giving it a 2 instead of a 1 because I did manage to read it fast and until the last 50 pages it kept my attention for the most part.
March 22, 2016
I'm not going to lie.. when I read the sypnosis of this book I was hesitant to read it because I'm not into "triangles" because the heroine always goes for the safer choice and not the right one, but boy was I wrong... its just so much more.. I started this book and I was like I know I'm going to get my heart broken, but Its just so good that I need to continue.. I did finish it and I was freaking blown away.. I'm not a big fan of fairytales and books like this one, but this book definitely changed my POV about them.. We meet Ginger, Woodman and Cain...
I fell in love with Ginger instantly let's be honest she is just beautiful and amazing.. she won my heart when she was 12.. but boy at the end of the book I wanted my own damn Ginger
Woodman.. well with him I wanted to hate him, but I didn't in the end.. yes he was the safer choice the best friend.. we knew he was going to be the right one, but from the start I knew he wasn't the one.. I respected him in the sense of being with Ginger even thought he knew were her heart was.. its hard to deal with falling in love with someone who is obviously in love with someone else.. so kudos to you my man for that..
Cain... now bare with me here because this dude is just wow!! I have no words Team Cain for the win!!!! I loved Cain since page 1!!! yes there were times where I was like dammit Cain!!! Why Cain, etc, but I understood him completely because when you love someone as much as he did Ginger you want the best for them even when you think you're not it.. you rather see them shine and be with someone else than hurt them.. and this is what my boy Cain did he stepped aside and put aside his feelings to make Woodman and Ginger happy.. what he didn't realize was that "the right choice" broke Ginger.. In the end I was happy on how the end turned out because Cain really truly deserved to be happy..
As a guy I'm going to say that this book changed my POV in some things.. not going to get into details, but I'm glad I read it and I will continue to support this amazing author without a doubt so I give 5 Happily ever after stars to this book!!!!
Now I'm going to give you some of my favorite quotes..
You can't help who you love...
I'll wait... (this one broke me... seriously did because I was listening to a song with the same lyric.. I had to stop reading for 5 minutes because the damn tears wouldn't stop..)
I love you so much that I'll let you go because I can't make you happy.. (this one broke me and I can never be the same honestly..)
and to clarify yes I'm a guy and yes I read fairytales and romance.. my best friend can say that its true..
I fell in love with Ginger instantly let's be honest she is just beautiful and amazing.. she won my heart when she was 12.. but boy at the end of the book I wanted my own damn Ginger
Woodman.. well with him I wanted to hate him, but I didn't in the end.. yes he was the safer choice the best friend.. we knew he was going to be the right one, but from the start I knew he wasn't the one.. I respected him in the sense of being with Ginger even thought he knew were her heart was.. its hard to deal with falling in love with someone who is obviously in love with someone else.. so kudos to you my man for that..
Cain... now bare with me here because this dude is just wow!! I have no words Team Cain for the win!!!! I loved Cain since page 1!!! yes there were times where I was like dammit Cain!!! Why Cain, etc, but I understood him completely because when you love someone as much as he did Ginger you want the best for them even when you think you're not it.. you rather see them shine and be with someone else than hurt them.. and this is what my boy Cain did he stepped aside and put aside his feelings to make Woodman and Ginger happy.. what he didn't realize was that "the right choice" broke Ginger.. In the end I was happy on how the end turned out because Cain really truly deserved to be happy..
As a guy I'm going to say that this book changed my POV in some things.. not going to get into details, but I'm glad I read it and I will continue to support this amazing author without a doubt so I give 5 Happily ever after stars to this book!!!!
Now I'm going to give you some of my favorite quotes..
You can't help who you love...
I'll wait... (this one broke me... seriously did because I was listening to a song with the same lyric.. I had to stop reading for 5 minutes because the damn tears wouldn't stop..)
I love you so much that I'll let you go because I can't make you happy.. (this one broke me and I can never be the same honestly..)
and to clarify yes I'm a guy and yes I read fairytales and romance.. my best friend can say that its true..
March 18, 2016
5 stars!!!
I have only two no-nos in my romance books that I read. One, I'm definitely in the anti-cheating column. If the hero and heroine are together, there's no one else. And two, I tend to shy away from love triangles. I always go #Teamwhoever and then hate the other guy and if the heroine doesn't pick my team, she goes on the shit list too. So, Amanda was genuinely surprised when I told her I was reading Ginger's Heart by Katy Regnery because it's a love triangle. I mean, there's no mistaking that with this description:
Once upon a time there were two cousins:
one golden like the sun,
one dark like midnight,
one a protector,
one a predator,
one a Woodsman
and
one a Wolf…
both owning equal,
but different,
parts of a little girl’s heart.
And, I'll admit, when I started the book, I was all Team Woodman, but then Cain spoke and I found myself in Ginger's shoes - not knowing who to love, not being able to choose, loving both. As the pages turned, my heart grew, my heart broke, and my heart mended...right along with Ginger's, and Cain's, and Woodman's; because make no mistake, all three of them loved and lost in this book.
I'm not giving away anything about this other than it was a beautiful love story between three people (nope, no menage stuff here) who grew up together and and loved each other dearly. Definitely have your tissues handy when reading this. You'll need them. Or in my case, don't read it at the salon while waiting for your daughter to get her hair done unless you want to have to explain why you're crying to total strangers. All I could say was "you have to buy this book. It's wonderful."
In case you're wondering, yes, it's a HEA and yes, you should read it!
I have only two no-nos in my romance books that I read. One, I'm definitely in the anti-cheating column. If the hero and heroine are together, there's no one else. And two, I tend to shy away from love triangles. I always go #Teamwhoever and then hate the other guy and if the heroine doesn't pick my team, she goes on the shit list too. So, Amanda was genuinely surprised when I told her I was reading Ginger's Heart by Katy Regnery because it's a love triangle. I mean, there's no mistaking that with this description:
Once upon a time there were two cousins:
one golden like the sun,
one dark like midnight,
one a protector,
one a predator,
one a Woodsman
and
one a Wolf…
both owning equal,
but different,
parts of a little girl’s heart.
And, I'll admit, when I started the book, I was all Team Woodman, but then Cain spoke and I found myself in Ginger's shoes - not knowing who to love, not being able to choose, loving both. As the pages turned, my heart grew, my heart broke, and my heart mended...right along with Ginger's, and Cain's, and Woodman's; because make no mistake, all three of them loved and lost in this book.
I'm not giving away anything about this other than it was a beautiful love story between three people (nope, no menage stuff here) who grew up together and and loved each other dearly. Definitely have your tissues handy when reading this. You'll need them. Or in my case, don't read it at the salon while waiting for your daughter to get her hair done unless you want to have to explain why you're crying to total strangers. All I could say was "you have to buy this book. It's wonderful."
In case you're wondering, yes, it's a HEA and yes, you should read it!
June 10, 2019
In questo libro della Regnery, il protagonista assoluto è l'amore, in tutte le sue forme, iniziando dall'amicizia e alla tenerezza che Cain e Josiah provano per Ginger da bambini, fino a che l'amicizia si trasforma in amore; tutte e due amano profondamente la stessa ragazza, ma questo non comporterà mai contrapposizione tra i due, piuttosto sempre un sentimento di amicizia, lealtà e rispetto reciproco! Mi sono tuffata in questo mare d'amore, talvolta rimanendo in apnea, soffrendo, piangendo per le emozioni suscitatemi, con il cuore che mi batteva a mille, fino a riprendere fiato per un epilogo bellissimo e commovente 😍 e che dire dell'amore e tenerezza tra nonna e nipote ❤️
March 6, 2023
Kate has done it again. This book is absolutely fantastic. These characters break your heart and put it back together. Passionate, rough, raw, emotional, and gripping. Amazing love story. I can't get enough of her books! You will need tissues for this one! Cain is everything 😍
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! story
🌶🌶🌶! spice
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! story
🌶🌶🌶! spice
March 30, 2016
OK. I have a few things to say about this book but I want to be very clear right now before I get started. I really liked this book. I gave it four stars. Which means I found it very enjoyable. I loved the angst and drama. And man there is a wicked love triangle and those are always my weakness. And gosh, it was ridiculously sexy and there was so much sexual tension that I was on the edge of my seat. All of these are amazing things that I loved about this book. The writing is also third person from three different people’s point of view and this author is one of the few authors that I don’t mind reading even though third person is my least favorite to read. Her writing is sing songy, brilliant, and just gorgeous and this book was no exception. The characters. Well, I loved them all. Which is hard because this is a love triangle after all. A BIG ONE, at that.
“Couldn’t choose between the two of you if my life depended on it! That’d be like choosin’ between my hands and my feet!”
But I loved both Cain and Woodman for Ginger. I mean, there is an obvious winner through out most of the story because you can really tell who Ginger’s heart belongs to but still it is hard won. Their story spans decades really and it was so incredibly hard. So many miscommunications and so many heart breaks. Ugh. It hurt but it was one of those that hurt so good.
“I’ve always known! It’s always been you.”
This story really is fantastic and I loved it. I wanted to make sure I conveyed how awesome this story is before I say this. I had one huge problem for me that really made this book a bit difficult for me to keep reading and that is that it was very repetitive. Basically I got almost every interaction and every conversation from all three characters point of view and this kind of made the book lag for me. It is a very long book and I honestly feel like maybe 30% of it could have been omitted. Which is why I bumped it down one star because otherwise this would have been a 5 star book for me. Bummer but these things happen. Still a great story that is definitely worth the read.
“And for you, darlin’, Id wait until I read out of days. And when I ran out of days, I’d wait for you in heaven. And when you got there, through every eternity, I’d wait for you and your lion’s heart to give me another chance, to choose me again.”
~Amie
“Couldn’t choose between the two of you if my life depended on it! That’d be like choosin’ between my hands and my feet!”
But I loved both Cain and Woodman for Ginger. I mean, there is an obvious winner through out most of the story because you can really tell who Ginger’s heart belongs to but still it is hard won. Their story spans decades really and it was so incredibly hard. So many miscommunications and so many heart breaks. Ugh. It hurt but it was one of those that hurt so good.
“I’ve always known! It’s always been you.”
This story really is fantastic and I loved it. I wanted to make sure I conveyed how awesome this story is before I say this. I had one huge problem for me that really made this book a bit difficult for me to keep reading and that is that it was very repetitive. Basically I got almost every interaction and every conversation from all three characters point of view and this kind of made the book lag for me. It is a very long book and I honestly feel like maybe 30% of it could have been omitted. Which is why I bumped it down one star because otherwise this would have been a 5 star book for me. Bummer but these things happen. Still a great story that is definitely worth the read.
“And for you, darlin’, Id wait until I read out of days. And when I ran out of days, I’d wait for you in heaven. And when you got there, through every eternity, I’d wait for you and your lion’s heart to give me another chance, to choose me again.”
~Amie
March 23, 2016
Amazing book! It totally gutted me and I cried like a big baby. Ripped my heart right out. This is the 3rd book in Katy's Modern Fairytales series and everyone single one of them is fantastic. They keep getting better and better with each book. This book was hands down my favorite book of 2016 thus far, and probably will remain that way. I love the way she rights her stories, she pulls you right in like you are seeing the characters themselves. You go through all their emotions with them and are living their stories. I liked the way she progress this story by 3 years at time instead of just jumping from past to present. We got to see the characters grow and how the relationships developed over time.
While it had very sad parts that made me cry, it was also very happy and sweet. An innocent love story triangle of not feeling worthy of being loved, not wanting to betray best friends, losing love and learning to move on and love again. If you have not read this book I would highly recommend it. And if you haven't read any of her other books - Pick them up! They are so worth it. I am on pins and needles waiting for her next book.
While it had very sad parts that made me cry, it was also very happy and sweet. An innocent love story triangle of not feeling worthy of being loved, not wanting to betray best friends, losing love and learning to move on and love again. If you have not read this book I would highly recommend it. And if you haven't read any of her other books - Pick them up! They are so worth it. I am on pins and needles waiting for her next book.
July 20, 2022
I didn't like this story at all.
Cain is a complete man-whore, with details of him with other women.
Three POV which can be good but it's a review of the previous chapter from a different perspective so very repetitive.
Also Ginger becomes involved with both men physically although not at the same time or while 'seeing' the other.
Cain is a complete man-whore, with details of him with other women.
Three POV which can be good but it's a review of the previous chapter from a different perspective so very repetitive.
Also Ginger becomes involved with both men physically although not at the same time or while 'seeing' the other.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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