Bee Stings

Honey Ridge Summer #1

by Piper Cook

She’s been stung by the wrong man before. He’s hiding out to get away from the buzz of the city. When the sting of new love strikes them both, can he prove to her that she’s the only one he wants to call Honey?

Ali

It’s taken time to rebuild my self-confidence after being treated second best in relationships with self-important men.

But now my heart is full, with co-workers I call family and a job that brings joy to myself and others.

When a sexy stranger rolls up to Purple Haze lavender farm in search of bees, my heart buzzes to life.

Gage is ruggedly handsome, endearingly genuine, and knows how to pollinate my flower.

But am I ready to commit to a man with swarms of fans waiting in the wings for his attention?

Gage

I’m burned out from the constant recognition and lack of privacy that comes with being a Hollywood star.

Thankfully, I can retreat to the small town of Honey Ridge and my uncle’s bee farm for privacy.

When a fierce, shapely woman chastises me for tearing up her turf with my bike, the sting of love strikes where I’m most vulnerable—my heart.

Ali is mad as a hornet, beautiful, and talented and I’d love a taste of her honey.

But can I prove to her she’s my one and only queen bee?

My promise to you: Bee Stings is steamy and sweet, with insta-love romance and guaranteed happily ever after. Absolutely no cliffhangers and no cheating. I write sassy, strong, curvy women who don't need a man to save the day but love a man who can charm their hearts.

Genres: Contemporary

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 24, 2021

About the author

Piper Cook writes sexy insta-love stories with strong, curvy leading ladies and their hot male counterparts. Guaranteed HEA without cliffhangers or cheating.

Reviews

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, small town romance short story.

[Joyce M. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book one in the “Honey Ridge Summer Series” just the type of series that I love reading during the summer months.

This is a short instalove between Ali and Gage. Gage is escaping the limelight of his Hollywood status and is in the town of Honey Ridge helping his uncle on his bee farm laying low. Ali coordinates events at the Purple Haze Lavender Farms. I loved the camaraderie between Gage and Ali. Gage was down to earth and rather friendly while Ali appeared to be a bit arrogant of I do understand because she was having a problem with bees and Gage shows up with no equipment at all to survey the bee problem. The more I read the novella I got to know Ali better and better and so did Gage.

This is a such cute novella. I hope you enjoy it just as I have; waiting for book 2 in the series.

I received an ARC via Booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving my review.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honeybee rescue! This is about Gage and Ali. Gage is your famous town actor and Ali is the town’s organizer for events. Ali is snazzy and falls for anything except Gage. She recognized him immediately but still gave him an earful for riding his bike on a walking trail. Gage hadn’t met anyone like her so that did it for him. This is a short story of instant love. Love the ending, as a tough decision had to be made.

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

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting stung by love

Bee Stings is the first book in the Honey Ridge Summer series. This is a sweet and romantic short story which sets up the new series and the small town of Honey Ridge. This story is about Ali and Gage who meet over bees and they both end up getting stung by love.
This is a nicely written cute story with two lovely characters. There is not real drama just romance and fun.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[Gladys Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bee Stings. This is a lovely sweet novella that I enjoyed reading. The characters were realistic. Ali is a woman building and getting her life back together full of self-confidence. And then he comes back to town. Gage is a Hollywood star whose in need of peace and quiet and to be left alone He comes back home to do that until he sees Ali and they get off on the wrong foot bringing back memories. But they can't escape the chemistry they have for one another. This book is a great read!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely contemporary story about a movie star who tries to have a break away from the limelight and his fame, when he meets Ali in the small town where his uncle lives. They hit it off immediately and he lands up having to make some life changing decisions. Relatable and endearing main characters,. A quick read.
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[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute insta love story but everything happened a bit too fast for me. I would have liked a bit more lead up to Gage and Ali getting together. But they did have chemistry and I liked the ending.

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

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book in the Honey Ridge Summer series a short well written story that I enjoyed reading. Ali and Gage's story and a Bee farm. The story was well worth reading, I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[MandyMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read with adorable meet-cute

This is an adorable, quick, low-drama read. A meet-cute with a Hollywood Actor is not what Ali was expecting while planning an event at her work… but that’s exactly what she got!

[Joyce Oberlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

The story is bright, funny and a good read. Changing one's life course is a big deal but when the time is right, gotta go for it! Liked the interaction of all the characters.

[Violet Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

The birds and the bees

I loved this shirt, sweet Instalove romance. Gage was such a loving guy and found his soulmate in Ali. I loved that they both embraced their feelings for each other and the little surprise in the epilogue was magic. Looking forward to the next. ❤️

[Debi Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

This was a short and sweet read. Ali and Gage met by looking for a bee hive so the visitors won’t get stung. When something unexpected happened and they got there happily ever after. Looking forward to reading the next book

[Katheryn Bargas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Ms. Cook can paint a picture in your mind with just s few words.
Well written story but way to short! look want more. HEA, I loved and characters perfect for each other.
Can't wait for the next hook.

[An Epilogue a Day Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what I needed after working on my own book! A low angst, insta love book with heartwarming characters and a sweet HEA!

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming short story

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.