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steph01924's review
3.0
This one was pretty good. I liked Paige, Mitch was alright. Anything is better than #2's Beth, so...yeah.
charms1976's review
5.0
All He Ever Needed is the fourth book in the Kowalski Family series by author Shannon Stacey. The main characters featured are Mitch Kowalski and Paige Sullivan.
I love this author. Whenever she has a new book released, I gather all of my pennies and dimes just to go purchase it. Her stories always have the perfect balance between sweet romance and witty dialogue. The characters are engaging and the plot is always something I enjoy. While the two characters have instant attraction to each other, I loved how the author kept it from instant love. Let me tell you though -- the instant chemistry was hot. The sexy banter and scenes were so good and the hero actually had to put forth some effort to get to the end goal.
Both of the characters kept me engaged in the story and I didn't find myself distracted by an of the side characters. The side characters just made the story more enjoyable and rounded out the plot. Again, author Shannon Stacey has mastered the art of wit, romance, family and plot. She is an auto-buy for me and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series!
I love this author. Whenever she has a new book released, I gather all of my pennies and dimes just to go purchase it. Her stories always have the perfect balance between sweet romance and witty dialogue. The characters are engaging and the plot is always something I enjoy. While the two characters have instant attraction to each other, I loved how the author kept it from instant love. Let me tell you though -- the instant chemistry was hot. The sexy banter and scenes were so good and the hero actually had to put forth some effort to get to the end goal.
Both of the characters kept me engaged in the story and I didn't find myself distracted by an of the side characters. The side characters just made the story more enjoyable and rounded out the plot. Again, author Shannon Stacey has mastered the art of wit, romance, family and plot. She is an auto-buy for me and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series!
kate_and_books's review
2.0
All He Ever Needed - introduces us further to the other side of Kowalski family and they are just as fun and loving as those from New Hampshire. Mitch Kowalski is a love em and leave em kinda of guy and the Ladies don't seem to mind. He has to go back to his hometown and look after his younger brother Josh as he broke his leg. Mitch finds out that the lodge isn't doing to well.
He meets the woman of his dreams Paige Sullivan (although he doesn't realise it yet) and because there is no steamy sex to begin with they slowly start to develop feelings. Paige thinks that men a luxury and not a necessity which I loved and based on her mother there is no surprise there that she acts that way. Shannon Stacey addresses a lot of issues that are of important and shows what day to day life in a small town can be like. The chief of police Drew Miller splits up from his wife and well because for 10 years she has been saying that she wants children but she doesn't which is a tough break when two people who love one another aren't on the same page. But I have a feeling here that there will be something going on with Liz in the near future as Liz seems to be with a Douchebag and well she's still with him just not to admit defeat to the family that they were right.
He meets the woman of his dreams Paige Sullivan (although he doesn't realise it yet) and because there is no steamy sex to begin with they slowly start to develop feelings. Paige thinks that men a luxury and not a necessity which I loved and based on her mother there is no surprise there that she acts that way. Shannon Stacey addresses a lot of issues that are of important and shows what day to day life in a small town can be like. The chief of police Drew Miller splits up from his wife and well because for 10 years she has been saying that she wants children but she doesn't which is a tough break when two people who love one another aren't on the same page. But I have a feeling here that there will be something going on with Liz in the near future as Liz seems to be with a Douchebag and well she's still with him just not to admit defeat to the family that they were right.
bookloverchelle's review
4.0
I adore Shannon Stacey. I’ve falling in love with her Kowalski’s and am so excited for each story and I am overjoyed she was able to continue with the extended family. Mitch has come home to help his brother while he recovers from a broken leg but he’s itching to get back out on the road to his successful demolition company. He’s only home for a short time but he can’t help but notice there’s someone new in town that sparks his interest. Paige had a childhood that led her to various cities and towns and she’s just looking to make a permanent home in Whitford, Maine. She can’t help but be tempted by Mitch, the bad boy who’s only home for a short time. Can a relationship that begins with an end date be enough for either of them? I adore the extended family, both Kowalski and the town, because they add so much color and humor to a wonderfully written love story. Another great read from Ms. Stacey!
caraheard's review
3.0
3.5. I liked the town, the characters, and family. Not crazy about parts of the storyline, how it didn't really play out smoothly in my head. I'd be interested in reading more if this series.
tessisreading2's review
3.0
The pacing on this one detracted from its ability to be a believable romance. The vast majority of the book was Paige and Mitch circling around each other about the hook-up, then actually hooking up, and the revelation at the end - by golly Mitch really is in love with Paige and wants to settle down! - felt rushed and unbelievable in consequence. I never felt like we were seeing Mitch change or actually fall in love - he was just in lust, and then felt vaguely guilty for a lot of family-related reasons, and then was like "Welp I'm in love I want to marry her tomorrow."
erinnejc's review
5.0
Fantastic addition to the series. I couldn't get enough of Mitch and Paige. I really enjoyed getting to the know the remaining Kowalski family members as well. I enjoy this series more with each book that is released.
scoutmomskf's review
5.0
Excellent book. I loved the New Hampshire Kowalskis and the Maine Kowalskis look like they will be just as fun. Mitch has returned to Whitford to help at the family lodge after being away for three years. He hates coming back because the townspeople never forget that he and his brother were hell raisers when they were younger. It doesn't matter that he owns one of the top demo companies in the country, he's still that Kowalski boy that has a way with girls. He makes no apologies for his actions with women now. He has no intention of settling down any time soon and makes sure that the women he hooks up with know it. He is immediately attracted to Paige and challenged by the fact that she doesn't date and has no desire to get involved with a man. Paige spent her childhood traveling with her mother who was always looking for a man to love and be loved by. She has found a community she can love and where she can put down roots. She has no interest in getting involved with a man who doesn't have any desire to stay in one place. She does eventually decide to take Mitch up on his offer of no strings fun.
I liked the way that the relationship developed. Mitch started out resenting being there but looking at Paige as a fun distraction. Pretty soon his playboy ways were being overshadowed by how good he was at his business, how much he cared about Josh and Rosie, and how good he was with Paige. What he couldn't understand was why she seemed to different. She was constantly in his thoughts, he couldn't wait to see her again and his subconscious kept putting thoughts of forever in his head. Every time that happens he pulls away some, but can't stay away. He was pretty clueless in the relationship department and was stunned when Paige walked away first. Paige really enjoyed being with Mitch including the times out of bed. When she realized she had fallen for him and started thinking about following him when he left, it scared her that she might be thinking about giving up her independence and dreams for a man. So she made the decision to walk away even though it hurt. I loved Mitch's grovelling at the end.
I also loved the secondary characters that were part of the story. I loved the housekeeper Rosie and how she treats the Kowalski guys. The townspeople are wonderful at looking out for each other, but I also love their part in Paige and Mitch's story - especially the stories they tell on Mitch. There's a secondary story with Drew and Mallory that I hope has a happy ending. Of course I'm really looking forward to Ryan and Josh's stories, as I expect them to have their problems too.
I liked the way that the relationship developed. Mitch started out resenting being there but looking at Paige as a fun distraction. Pretty soon his playboy ways were being overshadowed by how good he was at his business, how much he cared about Josh and Rosie, and how good he was with Paige. What he couldn't understand was why she seemed to different. She was constantly in his thoughts, he couldn't wait to see her again and his subconscious kept putting thoughts of forever in his head. Every time that happens he pulls away some, but can't stay away. He was pretty clueless in the relationship department and was stunned when Paige walked away first. Paige really enjoyed being with Mitch including the times out of bed. When she realized she had fallen for him and started thinking about following him when he left, it scared her that she might be thinking about giving up her independence and dreams for a man. So she made the decision to walk away even though it hurt. I loved Mitch's grovelling at the end.
I also loved the secondary characters that were part of the story. I loved the housekeeper Rosie and how she treats the Kowalski guys. The townspeople are wonderful at looking out for each other, but I also love their part in Paige and Mitch's story - especially the stories they tell on Mitch. There's a secondary story with Drew and Mallory that I hope has a happy ending. Of course I'm really looking forward to Ryan and Josh's stories, as I expect them to have their problems too.
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars. All He Ever Needed is a fantastic addition to the Kowalski Family series. The characters are appealing and well-developed. The conflict between Mitch and Paige is realistic and they solve their problems with very little angst or drama. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.