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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
This is the first book in a new trilogy. The very first chapter hooked me. We meet Naomi Powell, who is on her way to a funeral in New York City. At the last minute, she decides to skip the funeral and, because of this, meets two unlikely friends.
Naomi is a rags to riches story and, in fact, has a producer hounding her to make a show about her life story. She has founded her own jewelry company and is highly successful.
But, at one time, she and her mother weren't. Her past life comes face to face with her present in the way of Oliver Cunningham. Adult Oliver is always impeccably dressed, smart, loyal and somewhat reserved. The childhood Oliver that Naomi remembers was not her friend and she has a difficult getting past that to see the man he has become. Of course, her past with his father has something to do with that.
This is an enemies to lovers romance--on Naomi's side, at least. She leaves Oliver clueless that they knew each other a long time ago for most of the story. I did feel like yelling at her to just tell him already. At different points in the story, it seemed she was going to, but then she would remember something from her past and decide not to.
Lauren Layne is always a must read for me. I love her character development and the bantering she creates from them. This was a sweet romance and I am looking forward to book two.
Naomi is a rags to riches story and, in fact, has a producer hounding her to make a show about her life story. She has founded her own jewelry company and is highly successful.
But, at one time, she and her mother weren't. Her past life comes face to face with her present in the way of Oliver Cunningham. Adult Oliver is always impeccably dressed, smart, loyal and somewhat reserved. The childhood Oliver that Naomi remembers was not her friend and she has a difficult getting past that to see the man he has become. Of course, her past with his father has something to do with that.
This is an enemies to lovers romance--on Naomi's side, at least. She leaves Oliver clueless that they knew each other a long time ago for most of the story. I did feel like yelling at her to just tell him already. At different points in the story, it seemed she was going to, but then she would remember something from her past and decide not to.
Lauren Layne is always a must read for me. I love her character development and the bantering she creates from them. This was a sweet romance and I am looking forward to book two.
Lauren Layne has done it again, my list of book boyfriends as increased by one
The premise for this series (the pact) is the best black humour I've seen in romance. Can't wait to see how the rest of the stories play out
The premise for this series (the pact) is the best black humour I've seen in romance. Can't wait to see how the rest of the stories play out
Quick read! Fun, light, great kick off to a long holiday weekend.
4.25 Stars / 1 Steam Fan
The storyline of three women and one connecting factor of a man, a douche, horrible man. Naomi has risen from the ashes of her childhood to make something of herself in New York. When she is offered an apartment in the same building that she grew up in by her childhood bully Naomi's journey begins. Oliver has had a difficult family dynamic which he is truly seeing while taking care of his father. Naomi and Oliver have a connection that was a fun and frustrating journey. I liked the circumstances that Naomi, Claire, and Audrey come together and the friendship that they bond together. This was a sweet and funny women's lit story with a dash of romance. I look forward to reading about the other ladies in the group.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
The storyline of three women and one connecting factor of a man, a douche, horrible man. Naomi has risen from the ashes of her childhood to make something of herself in New York. When she is offered an apartment in the same building that she grew up in by her childhood bully Naomi's journey begins. Oliver has had a difficult family dynamic which he is truly seeing while taking care of his father. Naomi and Oliver have a connection that was a fun and frustrating journey. I liked the circumstances that Naomi, Claire, and Audrey come together and the friendship that they bond together. This was a sweet and funny women's lit story with a dash of romance. I look forward to reading about the other ladies in the group.
This specific video review will be included in the August 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
So, I really liked this, even though contemporary romance is so NOT my jam. I really liked both Naomi and Oliver. They had some good chemistry and were really cute together. I also liked the way the situation with Oliver’s father was handled. It seemed realistic and I really felt for what Oliver went through. Naomi was really sweet and helpful to him and remembered that the caregiver needs care too.
I also LOVED all the Anne of Green Gables references. They were so sweet and cute.
I also LOVED all the Anne of Green Gables references. They were so sweet and cute.
when i pick up a romance novel, i don't want it to be rated g. also wtf oliver. what was that at the end. miss gurl was literally struggling and you were like oh yeah this is a perfect time to break up with her. naomi? you doing good there? what even is your taste in men? these two. i don't ship it. anyways onto claire's book.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This isn't my favorite Lauren Layne book, but I loved the premise. There's nothing like the we hated each other as children and you kind of ruined my life so it's disgusting how attractive i find you type of enemies to lovers. Forgiveness and letting go of the past was also a central point of the novel, which was done quite well. Though the latter part of the book's scenes felt predictable, I enjoyed the gilbert & anne references and the heated tension between Naomi and Oliver. No spice here (which was a bit surprising) but the sweetness and bickering soothed it all over.