Cookie Wars

by Liz Gavin

Making out in stairwells has never been this hot. Las Vegas was just the beginning. After their sinful Easter weekend, Natalie and Steve must learn to work together.

Natalie How can I choose my battles when I am up against a rebellious inner teenager? And have I mentioned I’m waging a war against a persistent attraction to Mr. Stephen Clark? The way my breathing hitches means the painkillers are kicking in. It is not like I need Steve around or anything. I am just being practical. Getting rid of my tight skirt while battling drowsiness from the meds could cause further damage to my ankle. What if I stumble and fall? No. Holding on to Steve’s brawny upper arms while he strips off my clothes makes perfect sense. Right?

Steve Warring with my body’s reaction to Nat’s proximity is taking a toll on me. Who knew haggling over rates, fees, and deadlines could be this sexy? Now, I’m caught up in this tight spot: prancing around hotels in New York with Natalie Todeschini by my side, while holding a briefcase as a shield to avoid public embarrassment. But, when she needs a helping hand, I’m right there by her side, inching her skirt down her wide hips and shapely legs, supporting her staggering steps as she stumbles toward the hotel bed. I’ll just sit on the chair and watch over her until she falls asleep. I want to make sure she won’t hurt herself. I can do this. Right?

Download today the second installment in this delicious new series to find out if Natalie and Steve get a truce.

Cookie Wars- Book #2 in the brand-new A Year in Love Series. Sexy Romantic Comedy stories that will have you curl your toes and split your side.

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Knight’s Edge Series – Rock Star romance

Tristan Noah Aidan Duke Knight's Edge Collection - 4 full-length novels in one boxed set

Luck Series – Suspenseful Romance

Luck of the Irish St. Patrick’s Luck

Sexy & Sinful Series - Steamy Contemporary Romance

Our Valentine (Reverse Harem)

A Year in Love - Steamy Short Stories

Easter Cookie Cookie Wars Firecracker Cookie – coming out on June 27 2019 Cookie @ Work – coming out on August 26 2019 Spooky Cookie – coming out on October 24 2019 Thankful Cookie – coming out on November 21 2019 Cookie 4 Xmas - coming out

97 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2019

About the author

USA Today best-selling author Liz Gavin, has accomplished much in her short career. Her books have made to #1 and Top Five best-selling ranks in her home country Brazil and others as diverse as Japan, the UK and the US; both in English and Portuguese, collecting 5 and 4-star reviews. Nominated for a Summer Indie Book Award in 2016, and again in 2017, this RWA member constantly seeks new opportunities to improve her craft.
This thirst for knowledge propelled Liz to leave the comforts of family and friends in Brazil and move to California to pursue a Master’s degree in late 2015. She lives in sunny SoCal, where she’s researching the writing process, for her thesis, in hopes to figure out why she creates in English instead of her native Portuguese.
Liz Gavin writes in contemporary, paranormal, and historical genres. In her sexy stories, one finds smart, independent women, who don’t need rescuing by knights in shining armor, but indulge in steamy action with swoony Alpha males with big hearts. She also writes about women discovering their sexuality and finding happiness in unconventional setups.

Reviews

[Joyffree · Rating 3 out of 5]

This serial series starts with Easter Cookie (which is currently free)
Where we meet Natalie and Stephen.
Both are successful
They have the same careers
They have the same drive
They share a history
They share a little something extra
They are competitors in and out of the boardroom

Each release so far has been about 50 pages and despite each release being so short -
I was engaged in the story line.
I felt a connection to the characters.
I wanted more.

Natalie is wary of any form of commitment. Having been burned by her bestie and the boy she thought was her boyfriend in high school she has become a bit of a commitment-phobe when it comes to long term commitments. Frenemies with benefits though is a definite okay in her book. Her character is spunky and takes no prisoners. She is a bit clumsy but not in her ever-present stilettos.
Every woman needs her armor.

Stephen is laid back. I liked how he admitted the woman had him in knots every time she was within breathing distance. He is patient and knows his persistence will pay off. Or he hopes it does.

Easy to follow story line with solid characters that will engage and delight.

[Becky Claxon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues with another installment of Natalie and Steve’s life. Natalie just can’t seem to get over what Steve did to her at prom. But that doesn’t stop the two from hooking up. It is so sad to see how much the two really like each other, but can’t seem to do anything about it. Information comes into play that may help Natalie. Then something shocking happens that we will have to see what happens in the next installment. I encourage you to read the book. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.

[LMR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cookie Wars: An Enemy to Lovers Romantic Comedy (A Year in Love Book 2) By: Liz Gavin
Let The "Cookie Wars" Begin; It'll Brighten Your Day... Here's A Great Second-Chance Romance!
They're ALWAYS the Consummate Competitors...
In MORE Ways than ONE!
And They LOVE to Handle ANY & ALL of the STIFF Competition Com'n their WAY!
That included THAT Trip to Vegas,
Where they went Toe-to-Toe & Head-to-Head Against Each Other...
Until the Doors were Closed & the Lights turned Low,
Then, Their Inhibitions Ran FREE...
Now... It's the Mor'n AFTER...
And EACH Must DEAL with the FallOUT~ In their Own Way!
She has INNER Demons to SLAY of Her OWN,
A TEENYBopper Mini-Me who's HeartBroken & Alone!
While He's Harbour'n Secrets, which Are NOT His OWN,
And which He Therefore doesn't NOT OWN~
Thus He cannot ReVEAL said Secrets & get HimSelf CLOSER to Eternal Happiness!
These TWO Each have "Cookie Wars" to Fight... Battling to get IT RIGHT!
Will Their "Cookie Wars" END in an HEA, or Crumble Down in Disaster!?!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Liz Gavin's "Cookie Wars: An Enemy to Lovers Romantic Comedy (A Year in Love Book 2)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!

[anita.thebookaddict · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comedy, Hot Romance, 4 installment story

I gave this book a 4 stars.
I am going to rate this book as a whole since I have read 3 out of the 4 installments the last part is releasing in November 2020.
This is 2nd book in a 4 installment story. They are short books, that end on a cliffhanger, you have to read all of them in order to understand the story. This is my first book I read by Liz Gavin and I did enjoy them.
Steve and Natalie were friends back in high school and they liked each other. He was the shyer nerd type and she was popular cool girl. They always hung out together, bestfriends, they were 3 of them Bella was her best friend until senior promo happened- it all changed that night!
Secrets, misunderstandings, misinterpretation, betrayal, broken hearts. The next installments will take us through their rollercoaster of a relationship, rebuild trust , company's they've built, friendships, rivalries in same industries, ex's return, their chemistry is undeniable steamy HOT sex they just can't fight it.. They have both matured into strong alpha, fiesty firecracker, independent people that know what they want, and will fight for it. This is also a comedy romance. Some funny scenes...LOL.
I did enjoy the story as overall ( except of course the ending n/a yet) I'm just not a huge fan of installment storytelling. I wish this was just one bigger novel.
Reading Order
Year in Love - Steamy Short Stories
1. Easter Cookie ( currently as posted date free kindle)
2. Cookie Wars
3. Firecracker Cookie releases 6/23/20
4. Thankful Cookie – coming out in November

[Shelly Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is from the ever talented author, Liz Gavin ,,,,

This book is #2 in the "A Year in Love" series that Ms Gavin is writing ,,,

1 ,,,,, Easter Cookie: ,,,,, A Frenemies to Lovers Romantic Comedy (A Year in Love, Book 1)
2 ,,,,, Cookie Wars:
3 ,,,,, Firecracker Cookie: (I have not yet reviewed)
4 ,,,,, Thankful Cookie: (not yet published ,,,, November 2020)

This is the next "chapter" in the lives of Stephen Clark and Natalie Todeschini ,,,,

You REALLY must read book #1 before this, which left off in a cliffhanger ,,,,

This book follows a few short reads all together ,,,, Steve and Nat who are very into each other but things happened back when and now they are still waiting for things to be clarified, but before that happens, they still are in the "Friends with Benefits" stage, which I'm sure they would like to transform into a relationship but there is a friend's misunderstanding keeping everyone in a holding pattern of sorts ,,,,,

I know it doesnt sound like much, but, you really must read Book #1 before anything else makes alot if sense ,,,,, Liz Gavin is a great artist with words and this book is no different ,,,,, it is a short, but good read,,,,

I would so totally recommend this series to everyone,,,,,

I have gotten this ARC voluntarily to leave an honest review,,,,,

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the second installment of the story between Natalie and Stephen. They were high school sweethearts until Stephen stood her up at prom and she couldn't forgive him. They had reunited at a trade show for their event planning businesses and they had a connection, but Natalie couldn't trust Stephen and only wanted to keep things casual. Stephen wanted more, but Natalie wanted answers as to why he treated her the way he did in high school. I like this story so far. I think Stephen was a good guy and he wanted to be with Natalie, but he also wanted to keep his friend's secret. natalie had to try and get over things and see if she could forgive him. I can't wait for the next book.

[Nina Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cookie War’s by Liz Gavin is the second novella in the Year in Love series. In this novellas installment two high school sweethearts reconnect after many years apart. This novella is a sweet, sensual, and whimsical tale of how some people only need a second chance to get their romance back. I loved the characters and story in this novella but it did not have a happy ever after ending because it leaves off with a promise of more in future installments. This reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is even though I really enjoyed this tale I think it is not complete. I would prefer to read the entire story in one book rather than in a series of pieces. Cookie War’s is a funny, sweet, and romantic read, but no HEA!

[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 and the continuation of Natalie’s and Steve’s story but you do need to read book 1 and lucky for you it’s free right now. It starts off with Natalie and Steve are supposed to go to the prom together but Steve turns up with Bella and it breaks Natalie’s heart. Years later they both have event planning businesses and they often bid against the other they have the friends with benefits relationship but it’s not so much of the friends part but Natalie wants answers about prom but Steve won’t tell her it’s up to Bella. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.

[Rhonda Hicks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the "A Year in Love" series and another quick, easy read where we have a continuation of the lives of Stephen and Natalie. It starts right where book one left off. Unfortunately, a friend's secret and one of Stephen's ex's continue to cause chaos and both are too stubborn to let a full relationship develop. You won't want to miss how book plays out but keep in mind it leaves us with a cliffhanger. I received a copy of this ARC via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Izzybear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Natalie gets a little perspective on her current situation with Steve and their past. Now she has to decide if she can let go of the pain, forgive and move forward or let it keep her from the one person she’s loved since high school.
Right as I was starting to get into the story it ended. Hahaha
Sometimes I find it hard to rate short stories. This is one that I struggled with.
I like the characters and the storyline is good but I feel like I would like it so much more if the novelettes were combined to make a few bigger books. (3.5⭐️)

[Misty Goan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful short continuation of the life story of Natalie and Steve. It is well written and enjoyable romance of friends with benefits relationship because of an old misunderstanding and drama. I am on the edge of my seat with the passion and humor around these two as issues and chaos continue to keep things unsettled as you are left on another cliffhanger hoping for a HEA. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Natalie and Steve’s crooked path to happiness continues in this book. It picks up the story very shortly after the first left off, and once again we’re off and running. We discover many of the details of what’s been keeping this pair frenemies. And just when we start to think there might be smooth sailing for a while, chaos erupts again. I am definitely hooked on seeing where their twisted path is going to take us next.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.

[Heather W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frenemies can be frustrating. Stephen and Natalie should be together but the past is still keeping them apart. Just when you think everything is going to go their way, more trouble starts. Now I have to wait (impatiently) for the next book to find out what happens. An interesting storyline makes this a great book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read Easter Cookie, free as of 06/02/2019, before reading Cookie Wars. It adds to the establishment of Nat and Steve’s situation. Cookie Wars is an entertaining and funny story. It has very steamy sex encounters. It also explained how Nat and Steve broke up. Unfortunately, I don’t think they are settled as a new character was introduced. [I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.]

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book in this series and as we end on a cliffhanger there is at least one more to come.

Stephan and Natalie's story continues He wants to be a couple but she is still wanting answers about why he stood her up at the prom Will he finally answer her questions You will have to read to see. Bella is still keeping secrets will she eventually tell Natalie what is happening. Another short read that keeps you turning the pages

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cookie Wars is book two of A Year In Love series and continues where book one left off. The story flowed smoothly and is a fun quick novella about business competitors who become much more to each other. I love how they can't get over past hurts but it doesn't stop them from wanting to be together. Great writing, fun, believable characters and an entertaining read. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Tracy Fritts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read

This is the second book in the A Year In love series. This continues Nathalie and Steve life story. It was easy to read. It does leave in another cliffhanger. I truly enjoyed reading this short story.
I read and reviewed this advanced copy of this book. All thought and I'm are my own.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a well written romance, good characters and chemistry. Ends in a cliffhanger...this means war - kinda thing. I love how Gavin understands that answers to past hurts don't diminish the hurt but can allow healing and forgiveness. We'll see what happens next for this duo (soon I hope)

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Melissa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steve and Natalie are still battling with their attraction. It's a well-written story, with likable characters and lots of chemistry. Warning it ends in a cliffhanger.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Elizabeth McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this story. It was really fun. The characters were interesting and on edge with each other. And the story was interesting. Good read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Denise Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Steve and Natalie’s story is continuing in this book . The author uses great imagination and sexual chemistry in this book ! I need more !

[Gigi Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read on Radish. Working together on a joint project pushes Steve and Natalie even closer together. Love their heat and hearts.

[Debra McEathron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nat and Steve continues

Nat thinks she is on stable ground with Steve until his old flame shows up and tries to seduce him in front of her. It's a short story and a quick read.

[Gea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Natalie and Steve have a problem with a secret from the past.
I understand not wanting to adres the issue because their relationship is casual and they have to meet often. Why complicate things? It takes a blind date to change Nat’s mind about everything. I thought it was quite funny.
After the new insight she confronts Steve and things have to heat up or burn out fast.
The secret was not predictable and gave the story some mystery.

[Agata Jędrzejewska · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short story is quite interesting. Packed with steam, pushing out and pushing in. And when things goes finally well, then of course troubles start again. I liked it.