High Heels and Haystacks (Billionaires in Blue Jeans)

Parker and Ava are both fun, complex characters with a lot more going on than initially meets the eye. Watching them fight each other and themselves every step of the way was highly entertaining.

This book has both cursing (including f-bombs) and sex – if those things will cause you leave a bad review, you should probably skip this one. This book can stand alone, but I highly suggest reading the first book so that the circumstances of the Carmichael girls being in Bliss and their various relationships really make sense. It is also just a great book so read it for that reason, if no other. ***SPOILER TO END OF THIS PARAGRAPH*** This book also has some food-sex-play. If that's not your thing then you might want to skip the first sex scene.Sometimes the first book of a series is so good that the second book can come off a little flat or a little less amazing, but this book didn't suffer from that “hangover” at all. I really loved the relationship that developed between Ava and Parker, which I confess surprised me. I wasn't sure how Erin Nicholas was going to make two grouchy, contrary people come together and make it believable, but I should have known not to doubt her because these two worked perfectly together. Their relationship developed so organically and so smoothly that neither of them really seemed to notice it, which made for fun reading.Although I loved them as a couple, watching Ava grow and change as a person was really great because the fact that she wasn't able to just relax and enjoy life made my heart ache for her. Seeing Ava learn to enjoy not only the simple things in life but just life in general, and to actually enjoy being herself was my favorite part of this book. And then there was Parker. Oh, Parker. He wasn't my kind of hero to start with, to be totally honest. His growly dictatorship at the diner made me want to cuss at my Kindle I must admit (I'd never eat at his diner because in real life having someone tell me what I can and can't do is as off-putting as it gets), but learning about his past, and watching him change a little to become someone who wasn't as harsh was really fabulous. When he talked about Bliss being home, I swooned, I can't lie. Also, his “grand gesture” to Ava? It was so sweet and so perfect for them that I actually said “aww” out loud when I read it. While I still don't enjoy the growling, dominant alpha schtick, I did wind up loving Parker and that really surprised me.This might seem weird, but I need to talk about Hank for a minute. Hank and his cronies were fantastic in the first book but oh my goodness, I loved him in this one so much. (SLIGHT SPOILERS TO END OF PARAGRAPH) When he went off on Parker about who Ava was, I wanted to high five him so hard. That entire speech made my heart flutter, I loved it that much. Their dad might not still be around, but they've got one heckuva champion in Hank.I ADORED the little looks at Noah and Brynn and cannot wait for that book. Specifically giggling on game night, oh my gosh. I loved that so much.I would highly recommend this series to anyone who likes a billionaire story with a twist (the twist being that the billionaire part isn't that big of a deal) and a true love story between two highly unlikely characters.

The book title gives an indication that in some ways, the grumpy, small town diner owner, Parker, and the Manhattan CEO, Ava, are polar opposites, but they both like order, routine and control in their lives. When Ava and her sisters move to Bliss, Kansas to fulfill the terms of their father's will, to live in Bliss for a year and make his pie shop a success, Ava gets put in charge of making the pies. There’s not much need for pie baking in her corporate world, so she’s a little out of her element. Since Parker knows plenty about cooking and baking, she hopes she can convince him to teach her to make pies, and the time they spend together can fulfill the other term of the will – that she date the same man for six months.I read the first book in this series and fell nose over toes for all these characters, so I had to grab an early copy of this one when I had the chance (and yes, I loved it so much I also purchased a copy.) There are so many elements in this series that make it a terrific, satisfying and unique read. Triplet sisters who couldn’t be more different from each other in personality. Quaint, quirky, loveable peripheral characters. Vivid, inviting, realistic small-town setting that is vastly different from the sisters’ background and upbringing. Great twist on the billionaire trope with the heroines as the billionaires. Larger-than-life heroes with unique personalities and huge hearts. It all adds up to a fantastic, delightful, entertaining story that I couldn’t put down. There were some insightful moments, as Parker and Ava learned new things about themselves. There were laugh-out-loud scenes like Ava being the boss of a rooster. There were heartfelt, poignant grand gestures (and grand gestures gone awry). And of course, with food and baking so prevalent, there were lots and lots of creative uses for food outside the kitchen.Nicholas does an amazing job of creating a warn, endearing fictional world and making the reader a part of that world, and it was great fun to revisit Bliss, the Carmichael triplets and their guys. Plan a trip to Bliss, KS in your immediate future and fall in love with Ava and Parker. Then you’ll want to catch up on Cori and Evan's story in Diamonds and Dirt Roads so you’ll be ready for Brynn and Noah’s story when Cashmere and Camo comes out next month.*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.

I’ve read two books by this author now, and I like her writing and characters. The setting and people are likeable and make for a comfortable warm read. The plot drags a bit, and I find myself getting a bit bored and impatient, but I appreciate the occasional steamy scene and that there isn’t a lot of angst.

I totally loved the first book and didn't think this could beat it......but it did! Lots of sizzle and spice that leaves you thinking totally different about pies and spice. Such a hot a fun storyline.

I loved Ava and Parker! These two seemed so different but when reading the book you realize how alike they really are! These two were funny, sexy and so loving I could not get enough them! Love the Carmichael Triplets....can’t wait for Brynn and Noah next! Don’t hesitate to read this great series!

I find Erin Nicholas' writing to always be very engaging and intimate - not cold or remote like some other novels you find these days. Erin has a talent to draw you in and keep you intrigued, and tells the story with humour and honesty. Each time I read something new of Erin's, you can see how her writing is evolving and she is honing her talent for writing novels - High Heels and Haystacks is no different. It is better than the last, and it makes you anticipate the next even more. Thanks for a great un-put-down-able read Erin, can't wait to get my hands on Cashmere and Camo now!

Fascinating book. I really enjoyed a happily ever after story. Th book made me feel so many emotions, laughing, crying, happiness and sadness. I have bought the rest of the series