Cards of Love: Knight of Wands

It is always really hard for me to give a novella 5 stars just because I always fell like there is so much story left to be told. Ms. Burgoa did an amazing job with Kaitlynn and Ollie's story. This story had so much heart and emotion in it and it moved me to tears. The writing was captivating and real and completely sucked me in. I didn't want their story to end, but when it did, I felt like I had read a complete novel. It was perfectly done and I loved it.

Kaitlynn and Ollie were best friends since childhood. Life pulled them in different directions, but they never lost their connection–until they did. Now, after twelve years away in the military, Ollie’s back in town.Kaitlynn’s life has taken a major detour from her plans to be a world-renowned chef, and cooking show guru. Her days are spent struggling to save the family restaurant that was the dream her deceased parents put their blood, sweat, and tears into. When Ollie re-enters her life, she’s both relieved and guarded. It’s plain to see their connection is still strong, but at once not the same. Time has changed them, but where there is a spark, someone’s heart may go up in flames.Knight of Wands by Claudia Burgoa is part of the multi-author Cards of Love collection. This story packs an emotional punch in a novella length. The characters are well developed, and capture your heart. There is a bumpy road of hurt feelings, misunderstandings, and fear of trust for this couple. If you love angsty, friends-to-lovers romance, spend some time with Ollie and Kaitlynn. Love is in the cards...or letters.DeeWords that Sparkle

Cards of Love: Knight of Wands is a fantastic and delectable novella written by Claudia Burgoa. I was hooked from start to finish and I couldn't put it down.Oliver and Kaitlynn grew up together and years later, they are now back in each other's lives. Kaitlynn is the owner of her deceased parent's restaurant and she's struggling to keep the failing business afloat. Oliver has just come home after being enlisted in the military for several years, he's looking for a fresh start and ready to begin a new life. And what better way to start over by keeping himself occupied with the lovely Kaitlynn. The sparks definitely fly and the sexual tension between them is high as they both try to navigate through their attraction to each other.This sweet and sexy book hit the spot for me. Knight of Wands is well written, engaging had the perfect combination of angst, romance and sizzling moments. I highly recommend reading it.

If you have been following my reviews you will know I am a fan of Claudia Burgoa's, her writing has a way of pulling several different emotions out of me whether it's tears or laughter or just a grunt of frustration, she definitely knows how to invoke a response, and this story had me all over the place.I loved Oliver, he has returned home after serving his country for twelve years and is at a loss as to what to do next with his life so he is going to take time and fix up his mothers house while he figures things out. One thing he didn't figure into his equation was running into his best friend Kaitlynn whom he hasn't heard from in a few years. Kaitlynn, for me was a harder person to fall for but she definitely won me over in the end. Kaitlynn had so much going on in her life and I could totally understand where she was coming from at times but at others she lost me and I think that is why I had a bit of a disconnect with her at the beginning.The beginning of this story was told through a series of letters back and forth between the two and it let you into their world with the little snip-its of their lives, Oliver's while he was in Iraq and Kaitlynn's while she was in college and then perusing her dreams afterwards...until they just stopped. The chemistry was spot on and honestly with heat like that I didn't understand why Oliver was with Kelsey at all...she was her own brand of crazy that he didn't deserve, he and Kaitlynn should have always been together.This is an easy book to recommend to readers of romance. It's the first book in the Cards of Love Series that I have read and although each of the books are written to be read as a standalone I am really looking forward to reading each of the books by various writers, it's a wonderful collaboration. Happy Reading!!!

I loved this book from start to finish. Kept me hooked all through.such a great story

This was my first book by this author and I quite enjoyed it. It was well written and understandable. Kaitlynn has found herself being constantly left behind be everybody, even her best friend Ollie. He joined the army and they lost contact after he’d been injured, but she’d always been home for him. So when he finally retires from the army he heads back to Knox Ridge to try to find home.

I adored this sweet story of old friends finding love after time & pain has passed. Kaitlynn & Oliver had me wanting more when I finished this novella of small town southern life. Kaitlynn is a strong willed character with heart and needs to stand up for herself and her dreams. Oliver is a returning war vet who's had a rough time acclimatizing to civilian life but hopes to see Kaitlynn again after sharing letters for years while he was deployed. These two characters had so much chemistry it just flowed off the page so smoothly that you can't help but fall for them quickly. I loved this southern setting and I hope the author writes more from this new location. 5 Letters Stars for Knight of Wands by Claudia Burgoa