A Boudreaux Series Novella (The Boudreaux Series)

You will love this Boudreaux novella that will cause you to fall in love with Lena and Mason. Their story is full of a treasure hunt full of adventure. It's a second chance romance for them. You will just fall in love with this storyline. It flows. The writing is smooth and is flawless. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.

This was a very fast moving novella. This was Lena & Mason's story. They were involved 6 years ago when he just up and left without a word. Lena thought she was over him and was pulled back in by the death of his aunt. They go on an orchestrated adventure and discover each other again but is that enough. Only time will tell. Like I said it was a novella and I know it is meant to be short but I feel it was rushed and just ended short but all and all it was a good book.

Easy Fortune is a novella in the Boudreaux series. It can be read as a standalone but if you read Easy Magic then you have already met Lena. I was excited when I found out that she was getting her own book. I loved her as Mallory's best friend. She is sassy, funny, and smart. She also happens to have a very unique gift. One she only shares with just anyone.

Lena felt him before she even saw him. Mason was back after disappearing on her six years ago. She loved him and she thought he cared about her too. It hurt when he left but she got over him. And now he is asking her for a favor. One that she wishes she could refuse but she can't bring herself to say no.

Mason never forgot about Lena. He did what he thought he had to do for his career as an archeologist. He convinced himself it was for the best but now standing in front of her...he knew he was wrong. He should have at least said goodbye. But, now he has his second chance. He only has a short time to show her how sorry he truly is but will it be enough?

Overall...This was a fast, fun, sexy, and an adventurous read. It packs in a lot of story and beauty in such a small amount of words and that takes talent. I have read every single book written by Kristen Proby and have never been disappointed. They just keep getting better and better. I usually don't tear up while reading a novella but she got me good this time. Amazing job, Kristen!

P.S. It's always fun to see your name in a book. I would totally rock that job. Lol

Quotes:

“Is it me, or did he look like Chris Evans?”
“Don’t ruin Captain America for me,” I reply. “You know how I love him in those movies.”

“With Indiana Jones leading the way, we can’t lose.”

“I always did enjoy show and tell.”

I adored this book. A great addition to the Boudreaux series. 'Easy Fortune' is yet another well written Kristen Proby quick and easy read with good characters, and a captivating plot. I truly enjoyed this romance. You will love this Boudreaux novella and you will love Lena and Mason.

Lena and Mason were former lovers who were sent on an adventure of a life time by Mason's eccentric beloved Aunt in this novella. Even though the story was short, I do not feel like it lacked any of the passion and love that we are use to from Kristen Proby.

Six years ago Mason left without a word and broke Lena's heart. Now he's back and he needs Lena's help. As per his aunts will, Lena must accompany Mason on a treasure hunt in order to inherit the estate. And the more time they spend together, the more old feelings resurface.

Their story is a treasure hunt with many adventures. It's a second chance romance with a Dual point of view and No cliffhanger. I have enjoyed each and every book of this most wonderful romantic series about this close family from New Orleans however you do not have to have read any of the other amazing books in the Boudreaux series to enjoy 'Easy Fortune' but I highly recommend that you do.
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Have I mentioned how much I LOVE second chance romances? Because I do. There's nothing more romantic or more exciting than getting to experience an old flame getting rekindled. When it’s written by one of my favorite authors? Even better! I’m a huge fan of Kristen Proby’s Boudreaux series and, after reading Beau and Mallory’s book, Easy Magic, I was eager to learn more about Mallory’s friend, Lena. The fact that she gets an entire novella dedicated to her love story is more than I could’ve hoped for. Sweet, romantic, and seductive, Easy Fortune is a novella about taking chances and following your heart.

Former lovers, Lena Turner and Mason Coulter, are reunited when Mason returns to New Orleans after his aunt’s death, whose will contains a specific stipulation that only he and Lena could fulfill. The schoolteacher and the archeologist are whisked away on a week-long journey that leads them on an honest-to-goodness treasure hunt. Explosive chemistry and extremely close quarters are a combination too potent to be ignored and it’s not long before Mason and Lena become more…intimately reacquainted.

What makes Easy Fortune so fun to read is the effortless, flirty banter that's surprisingly good-natured, given Lena and Mason’s history. Together, they have this wide-eyed, carefree manner, as if every moment they share is something to savor. That kind of connection is mesmerizing, and I couldn't get enough of them. As someone who prefers romance novels to be light on angst and heavy on the romance, I found Easy Fortune to be absolutely delightful.

If you're in the mood for a whirlwind romance packed with adventure, Easy Fortune promises guaranteed satisfaction. This novella is a lighthearted, entertaining, steamy story that can easily be devoured in one sitting. For fans of the Boudreaux series, reading this novella is the perfect way to whet your appetite until the release of Ben and Savannah’s story, Easy Nights.

*complimentary copy provided by author for an honest review

Lena Turner is settled in her life. She loves her home in New Orleans, and her job as a school teacher. But though she is thrilled that her best friend has found love, she isn’t willing to let herself fall for another man, not after her heart was broken six years ago.

Mason Coulter did what he needed to do to pursue his dream, leaving Lena behind. But now he needs her help in order to settle his eccentric aunt’s estate. They travel the US together following clues and reconnecting after six years apart.

The chemistry between them is still strong, even though it has been so long and it is only a matter of time before the trip turns from a favor for an old friend to something more. They fight the attraction for only a short time before they begin to pick up where they left off. But those old wounds are still open and trust is a fragile thing.

This was a whirlwind story, not just in the novella’s length, but in the pacing of the plot. There is always something going on, and another location to discover. Moving from place to place gave Mason and Lena time to work together as well as down time with which to relearn each other. I enjoyed everything about this story and found myself grinning at the paces Aunt Claudia went to in order to complete her goals. Though her role in the story is in the past, her hand is in everything these two experience.

As an addition to the Boudreaux series, this is a quick, fun, short story tying in a favorite side character. Those who love the series will love this side story, but it is also a great place for new readers to jump into the series without needing a whole lot (or any) background information. As a long-time reader myself, this has only whet my appetite for Easy Nights, the next full length novel in the series.

Just like the rest of the Boudreaux Series, EASY FORTUNE was AMAZING! I didn't realize just how much I needed Lena's story until I read it! Truth be told, I should have been BEGGING Kristen for Lena's story all along! Fans of the story will know Lena as Mallory Adams' eccentric best friend who comes from a long line of witches and specializes in spells and magic. And you get a taste of that in EASY FORTUNE, and it's so dang on cute! I loved her then, and I absolutely ADORE her now, and her other half, Mason Coulter is the perfect match for her. He understands her, adores her, and worships the ground she walks on. Yes, he walked away all those years ago, but he's had another taste, and he doesn't plan on leaving Lena again.

"I want you," he murmurs. "God help me, Lena, I want you."

"I'm right here."

EASY FORTUNE is a sexy and exciting adventure, and I NEVER wanted it to end! I would have given anything for a full-blown novel of Lena and Mason's story, but I'll take whatever Ms. Proby throws at me. For being a quick read, it WAS packed with action, adventure, and romance. I LOVED every single second of it. Blending together the perfect amount of sexy and sweet, Ms. Proby turns out the absolute PERFECT ROMANCE for these two, making me fall even more in LOVE with this world and these characters. If I had it my way, this series would NEVER end. I want to give a HUGE thank you to the author for sharing Lena and Mason's story with us. No matter the length of your stories, you always get us straight in the heart, leaving us breathless and wanting more. EASY FORTUNE was just a PURE DELIGHT!

*ARC provided by author*

He's back?!!

Five Star Winner

I was so pleasantly surprised and absolutely thrilled to receive the latest Five.Five series, Boudreaux Novella. Written by my all time favourite author, Kristen Proby. I have enjoyed each and every book of this most wonderful romantic tale of this close family which live in New Orleans. Another exciting fantastic romantic story which I will not be able to put down even once.

Lena Turner has been so exhausted lately. She now works teaching her students at the local secondary school. She loved working with all these most wonderful gorgeous children. Yes, Teaching was her favourite job of all. Yet she would be even happier when it was the end of the term too. Her teaching involved some of her favourite books. With her abilities she hoped to teach these to them. So at least they'd be ready to face all their important examinations that where coming so close. It will be the end of the school year.

With the Summertime heat making everyone at school so hot, trying to survive without aircon blowing them cool. All she could think about now was the man from her past. The one who completely ripped my to shreds, and left me all alone. She was angry now. Yet, he said he still needed her help too!

I adored this most wonderful book. So magnificent and passionate. I truly enjoyed this romantic masterpiece. I adored all its friendly, most gracious friendly characters. Such a complete favourite to me. I just couldn't put it down. A total winner!!

* I recommend this book to everyone!!

What a delicious SURPRISE story Kristen Proby gave us!

Easy Fortune is a sweet, sexy and super fast paced adventure. Not kidding, this novella really tells us the adventure Leah and Mason go through, a imposed adventure, but a exciting journey nonetheless. ;)

Leah, that we first met on Easy Magic as Mallory’s best friend, never expected Mason, the man that caused her the biggest heartbreak of her life six years prior, to come back to her life. Even less when the reason for his comeback is revealed, and it’s evident that his return isn’t exactly by his own resolution. But just when they think this imposed adventure and reunion may be the perfect way for them to have some closure, let’s just say fortune – and Mason’s aunt – had plans of their own! LOL

Mason and Leah’s second chance story was the perfect complement for this favorite series of mine! I can never get enough of the Boudreaux, even if indirectly, though it was great to see Mallory again. I really wish we got a bit more sight into their happy ending, with an epilogue, but as per KP’s usual, I’m hoping we will get one more glimpse of them in the next book. Easy Fortune really is the perfect tale to devour in a couple of hours, thanks to Kristen’s delicious and amazing writing, and the perfect way to sweeten our appetite for what’s to come. Savannah and Ben are almost here!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

Title: Easy Fortune
Author: Kristen Proby

4 unexpected stars

Damn. I love it when i get surprised by a paranormal romance and Kristen Proby's newest addition to her Boudreax series was a good surprise. The kind that made me think really hard as to whether or not i should add another series to my list of must catch up. I've only read one other book from this author and that was another 1001 Dark Nights' instalment from the Boudreax series and i enjoyed it more than i could have imagined.

4 breath taking dreams

Although part of her series, i liked the fact that it could still be read as a standalone and the paranormal aspects weren't too overpowering , meaning that even if the characters lived with magic, there was still a realism to the story that helped me connect with the. The adventure and the budding attraction kept me captivated and i like how Kristen Proby added her own spin to witches and wizards that made it her own. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future and i know that i'll be catching up on her past releases until then.

*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books

Easy Fortune by Kristen Proby was a sweet, charming, and fun-filled adventure. In this bite sized novella, Kristen takes her readers on a journey where two former lovers reconnect and discover that the spark and connection they had for each other was never lost. It just needed a little push in the right direction. Since the story of Lena and Mason is short, I will not want to spoil their story by giving away the plot but I will just say that these two embarked on heartfelt and sweet adventure where they discovered that love is indeed like a precious stone. It just needed to be polished and admired for it’s true raw beauty. So if you are looking for a quick read full of heart and adventures, then I suggest you read Easy Fortune.

Though the story takes place inside of her Boudreaux Series it is easily read stand alone.

Easy Fortune is the story of Lena Turner (Mallory’s best friend - Beau Boudreaux love interest from Easy Magic).

This is a fun, so fun second chance romance. The why Mason Coulter walks back into Lena’s life and the how they end up spending time together was adorable.

The journey they take together goes from begrudging, to fun, to hot to deeply emotional something that I think worked in the short timeframe because of well crafted this second chance romance was.

I read this book in a very short timeframe and did so with a huge smile on my face!