Ronan

I have been thoroughly enjoying the novellas in The Casella Cousins series from Kathryn Shea. This is the sixth book in the series and is Ronan and Eliza Ellington’s story and was a great addition to the series.

I have been intrigued by Ronan since he was first mentioned in the series and this story answered my questions. Having left home at eighteen and making a success in the movie industry, Ronan has finally come back home, after disappearing for some time. What has happened in the intervening years to keep him from coming home?

The Casella cousins are very close and his disappearance from their lives hurt them all in one way or another. Now that he is finally back, will he finally give them the answers that they have wanted for so long?

The writing was strong, with characters that were easy to relate to and a story line that you cannot help but become invested in. I really liked both Ronan and Eliza, they have both been through so much and finally can see light at the of their tunnels. Sure Ronan has had fame and success but something was always missing.This was an entertaining, emotional friends to lovers story that ticked boxes for me.

Can his return home bring him the peace and chance at happiness that he deserves? Will he allow himself to open up to Eliza?

4.5 Stars for Ronan ( Casella Cousins #6 ) I was so excited to be back with the Casella clan and Ronan did not disappoint, it was everything I have come to expect from the very talented Kathryn Shay. This is book 6 in the series of novella’s each featuring a different Casella cousin, but I think for this book in particular you need to have read the previous books to understand and enjoy Ronan’s story. Ronan walked away from family and friends, he left home to make a name for himself in Hollywood and once he had done that he disappeared once again. The Cassella cousins are a tight knit group and they struggle to understand why Ronan has turned into a recluse with no one knowing where he is, so you can imagine the surprise they all get when he turns up in Hidden Cove to produce a local play.... Eliza Ellington a off Broadway choreographer and a friend of Ronan’s who is also in town to help with the production but as these friends spend time together feeling rise to the surface and they become a lot more than just friends or work colleagues..... This is the last book in this series and for me it was the perfect story to tie the series up with, this book ticked my boxes, I love the characters and their stories, I love how both a Ronan and Eliza overcome the past to build a future and friends to lovers is one of my favourite genre. Looking forward to see where Ms Shay takes us next.