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emmak2012's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A little cheesy in places, a little cute in others. This was a sweet and light hearted read.
catchingadri's review against another edition
5.0
The story might be predictable, but it was sweet and heart-warming. I adore both Olivia and Rosie, they feel like well-developed characters that come to life on the page. Their chemistry is on point, and the slow build of their relationship had me excited to tear through this story. Absolutely loved it.
verumsolum's review
4.5
This was a really good book… which left me caught between tropes. Because one trope was the attraction that made me pick this book up (well, that, and having enjoyed books from both co-authors, as well as other books they'd co-written together, I believe). But… I also got impatient with the another trope in this book. There were a few days where I was reading much less than usual from this book because it was annoying me. (If you get annoyed and don't like when you want to yell at characters to "Just tell her, already," this might not be the book for you. But…)
But… I understand that conflict makes books interesting, even though it's not what I come to romance for. So I persevered. And… I'm glad I did. As always, the authors made me love their characters too much, leaving me wanting more (though the final chapter made a nice resolution… other authors sometimes leave me feeling like I went through the annoying parts of the conflict and then got hardly any resolution… I don't want all of the HEA to be from my head; make sure to show me some before you leave me to other books)
But… I understand that conflict makes books interesting, even though it's not what I come to romance for. So I persevered. And… I'm glad I did. As always, the authors made me love their characters too much, leaving me wanting more (though the final chapter made a nice resolution… other authors sometimes leave me feeling like I went through the annoying parts of the conflict and then got hardly any resolution… I don't want all of the HEA to be from my head; make sure to show me some before you leave me to other books)
aspen_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
cheryldownes's review against another edition
3.0
Cute enough. A very traditional Princess and commoner love story if there is such a thing.
Princess Olivia just can't fathom towing the family line of marrying for duty rather than love. Perhaps her mother is enlightened in accepting her as a lesbian and somewhat arranging a lesbian marriage, but that will never do for Olivia no matter how hard she tries.
Rosie lives an honest life and runs the somewhat outdated family cafe. Rosie works hard, supports her family, loves her village and she's become close to Charlie.
Is Charlie who she seems because Rosie is quite fond of her.
A joint collaboration between Clare Lydon and Harper Bliss has delivered an easygoing, enjoyable read.
Princess Olivia just can't fathom towing the family line of marrying for duty rather than love. Perhaps her mother is enlightened in accepting her as a lesbian and somewhat arranging a lesbian marriage, but that will never do for Olivia no matter how hard she tries.
Rosie lives an honest life and runs the somewhat outdated family cafe. Rosie works hard, supports her family, loves her village and she's become close to Charlie.
Is Charlie who she seems because Rosie is quite fond of her.
A joint collaboration between Clare Lydon and Harper Bliss has delivered an easygoing, enjoyable read.
catherine_4's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
3.5
a_fantastic_fox's review
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? It's complicated
3.5
jcurry447's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5