Dr. Strange Beard, an all-new standalone in the bestselling, romantic comedy Winston Brothers Series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Penny Reid, is LIVE!
Hunches, horse races, and heartbreak
Ten years after Simone Payton broke his heart, all Roscoe Winston wants is a doughnut. He’d also like to forget her entirely, but that’s never going to happen. Roscoe Winston remembers everything—every look, every word, every single unrequited second—and the last thing he needs is another memory of Simone.
Unfortunately, after one chance encounter, Simone keeps popping up everywhere he happens to be . . .
Ten years after Roscoe Winston dropped out of her life, all Simone Payton wants is to exploit him. She’d also like some answers from her former best friend about why he ghosted her, but if she never gets those answers, that’s a-okay. Simone let go of the past a long time ago. Seriously, she has. She totally, totally has. She is definitely not still thinking about Roscoe. Nope. She’s more than happy to forget he exists.
But first, she needs just one teeny-tiny favor . . .
Dr. Strange Beard is a full-length romantic comedy novel, can be read as a stand-alone, and is the fifth book in the USA TODAY bestselling Winston Brothers series.
REVIEW:
4 stars
****
This was a good addition to the Winston family series! This is Simone and Roscoe's story. Simone and Roscoe grew up together as best friends in their small Tennessee town. But their friendship ended abruptly as young teens and they haven't spoken since. Now, Roscoe is a veterinarian living out of town, but he comes home often to see his family. Simone has a big secret. Her work has brought her back to her hometown, but she can't tell anyone about it or why. I can't explain a lot more without spoiling the book, but I can say - Circumstances bring the two together again. They work out the misunderstanding between the from the past and begin to face a future together, all while dealing with some danger and conflict from outside sources.
I really enjoyed this book! I really liked Simone and Roscoe. They were best friends growing up but a misunderstanding ended their friendship unexpectedly when they were young teens. They both hold some resentment and hurt over their past. But once they spent time together in the present, it was obvious to see they were meant to be together. Simone was practical, focused on work and afraid of feelings. But she was also sweet, funny and smart. She had to fight her ambition and fear of feelings to let love in, but she softened as the book went on. Roscoe was swoony. He cares about his family, is sentimental and romantic. He adored Simone. The book is not too angsty. There is a bit of a slow burn. There is a good suspense subplot. I liked the FBI aspect, too, as well as catching up with the rest of the Winston family.
There was a lot going on to further the series story arc. I don't want to give too much away so I won't go into detail. There are a few questions answered, but a lot more questions come up. I'm really not sure how Ms. Reid will go with the remaining book to wrap up the series, which seems to be Billy and Claire's book (but you never know!). There is also so much room for more stories set in this world with side characters.
Overall, Dr. Strange Beard was a great addition to the Winston world! I enjoyed Roscoe and Simone's journey to love. I can't wait for more from Ms. Reid and this fun series!
I really enjoyed this book! I really liked Simone and Roscoe. They were best friends growing up but a misunderstanding ended their friendship unexpectedly when they were young teens. They both hold some resentment and hurt over their past. But once they spent time together in the present, it was obvious to see they were meant to be together. Simone was practical, focused on work and afraid of feelings. But she was also sweet, funny and smart. She had to fight her ambition and fear of feelings to let love in, but she softened as the book went on. Roscoe was swoony. He cares about his family, is sentimental and romantic. He adored Simone. The book is not too angsty. There is a bit of a slow burn. There is a good suspense subplot. I liked the FBI aspect, too, as well as catching up with the rest of the Winston family.
There was a lot going on to further the series story arc. I don't want to give too much away so I won't go into detail. There are a few questions answered, but a lot more questions come up. I'm really not sure how Ms. Reid will go with the remaining book to wrap up the series, which seems to be Billy and Claire's book (but you never know!). There is also so much room for more stories set in this world with side characters.
Overall, Dr. Strange Beard was a great addition to the Winston world! I enjoyed Roscoe and Simone's journey to love. I can't wait for more from Ms. Reid and this fun series!
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