The Burbs and the Bees

Cathryn Fox

Nov 2020 · Sold by Entangled: Amara

About this eBook

I just inherited an apple orchard in Nova Scotia.

That’s definitely a sentence I never would have imagined saying in my life. But for this New York socialite, the orchard is a chance to prove to my family—and myself—that I can do more, be more. I may not exactly know what I want out of life yet, but I’m determined to stick to something. And no, I’m not talking about the crabby bee farmer next door.

Here’s what I know: if I can’t tough out one full month of a rooster waking me at sunrise, a poolhall parrot with a foul mouth, and a llama that swings both ways, not only will I lose my self-respect, I’ll lose my trust fund too.

What I don’t know is why my neighbor with the bad attitude and a whole lot of sexy seems hellbent on sending me home. Well, he can buzz the hell off. At least until I accidentally stumble into his apiary, and things start to get a whole lot stickier...

Ratings and reviews

4.25⭐ This was such a fun, quirky, entertaining, easy, and fresh read. That was not only packed full of wonderfully charming characters, but animals that had so much personality that I couldn't help but smile every time one was mentioned from Barack O'llama, to Capone and not forgetting Cluck Norris. They all helped to make this story a joy to read. As did the romance between Jay and Alyson which was equal parts sweet and steamy. And honestly, I was completely captivated throughout, and I genuinely hope Ms Fox writes more about these delightful Nova Scotian farmers and their friends in the future. Would happily recommend. **I was kindly provided with an ARC via Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review**

Fabulous. Alyson is full of surprises but what I love best is her determination and strength even when she doubts herself. She is floundering, not really sure what she wants to do with her life and struggling to make a commitment. When she suddenly inherits a farm from an Uncle she never knew, well, she takes this as a challenge to see if she can run the farm. Meeting Jay, the farmer from next door, happens in a funny and frightening way but sets off a great connection between the two. Jay always knew he would be a farmer and is passionate about what he does. Helping the new owner next door is just part of daily life and having it be Alyson does crazy things to his heart. Of course, he really doesn’t expect a city girl to last on the farm and makes a rash decision. As Alyson works to learn all she can to run the farm, Jay is right there to support her and these two find that they have more in common than they realize. But what happens when Alyson finds out Jay doubted her? This was a wonderful story and I had fun experiencing farm life through Alyson’s eyes. Jay and his brothers are great teachers for her as Alyson not only finds a purpose, but she also finds a family.

Alyson and Jay were a lot of fun right from the start! This smart, sexy and witty rom com had me buzzing with excitement from the first rooster crow. The chemistry between Alyson and Jay palpitates off the pages and you can’t help but be drawn in by it. When they finally give in, wowza, the heat is off the charts. But these two also connect on an emotional level and let go some old hurts once they learn to trust again. All of this tied up with a small town in rural Nova Scotia, and the hijinks that go with small towns, and meddling family, and animals, made this maritimer a very happy reader <3

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie), pizza, and red wine. Cathryn has two teenagers who keep her busy and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found laughing over lunch with friends, hanging out with her kids, or watching a big action flick with her husband.