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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
The only reason I'm giving this 4 stars is because of Barrett Landry. He and his delectable brothers were the only reason why I soldiered on through. The heroine, Alison Baker, drove me batty! Sweet heavens above. I get being insecure. Once bitten, twice shy and all that jazz. But jeezus! This lady took the cake on being insecure and unsure. On and on she went, back and forth, worse than a yo-yo. She drove me insane and her kid had bigger balls than she did. I would only recommend this book because of the Landry brothers. And if you have a better tolerance for whiny, insecure, irritating lead females, then go for it. Here's hoping Linc's girl is better and stronger.
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
1 star purely for ambitious spice scenes, although the "grapes" scene made me extremely uncomfortable. The book was incredibly rushed. I hated Barrett's character throughout; he constantly dismissed and belittled Alison (ignoring her when she said she wouldn't quit her jobs for him), diminishing her past and refusing to take any responsibility for his own actions. It felt incredibly unrealistic with the speech at the end. I just couldn't see them as a good romantic pairing. There didn't seem to be any character development anywhere. The resolution with Nolan was left hanging too, and wit Monroe. Unfortunately wouldn't read a book by this author again because the writing style too didn't do it for me.
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 was so sweet!!!
Adriana Locke has officially become my go-to reading slump author.
Barrett and Alison reminded me so much of Yash and India( Incense and Sensibility)with the choice of duty vs love.
Locke realistically identifies feeling of self-doubt, finding yourself, the hurdles or communication, and most of all the strength of society’s vision. If all that doesn’t convince you to read this book; Huxley is the most cutest kid ever.
My only wish is that the epilogue had a more satisfying time-lapse( this is probably not the right word for it) but even then I still loved the book and can’t wait ti read the rest the rest of the Landry books.
Adriana Locke has officially become my go-to reading slump author.
Barrett and Alison reminded me so much of Yash and India( Incense and Sensibility)with the choice of duty vs love.
Locke realistically identifies feeling of self-doubt, finding yourself, the hurdles or communication, and most of all the strength of society’s vision. If all that doesn’t convince you to read this book; Huxley is the most cutest kid ever.
My only wish is that the epilogue had a more satisfying time-lapse( this is probably not the right word for it) but even then I still loved the book and can’t wait ti read the rest the rest of the Landry books.
lighthearted
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:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
I have been reading Locke's newest releases and decided to go back and read <i>Sway</i>. I liked it but didn't love it. I can't really explain why. I liked both the characters. There was just something missing for me. I am still looking forward to reading more in the series. I will also never think of grapes the same way.
This was just alright. I thought Barrett was too indecisive when it came to the political aspects. I wish he had put his foot down sooner and done the right thing and what he wanted to do instead of letting everyone else have so much power over him. I understood Alison's initial reservations given her past, but after she decided to give Barrett a chance, I hated how she kept second guessing him at every little thing that went wrong. I just felt like she never gave him the benefit of the doubt. That being said, I love series like this about family's, so I will be continuing on to Lincoln's book.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Barrett is the Mayor of Savanah and is running for Governor. He's been raised to be in the political world, hopeful to one day be president. He's been described as a playboy but find himself attracted to Alison, a single mother who knows the political game from her ex-husband.
While I enjoyed this story and do look forward to giving the others in the series a try, this one did have a few moments and concepts that just weren't for me. I loved the concept but the characters just didn't work for me. Barrett felt very much like an alpha male, which isn't generally a problem for me, but I think in conjunction with the type of character Alison was, it just didn't sit well with me.
I did really like the last third of the book when I felt like the connections between all the characters had been a little more developed with a greater depth to them. And the addition of the rest of the Landry family was great and is what makes me want to read the other books in the series.
✔️ Single Parent
✔️ Political Romance
✔️ Dual POV
While I enjoyed this story and do look forward to giving the others in the series a try, this one did have a few moments and concepts that just weren't for me. I loved the concept but the characters just didn't work for me. Barrett felt very much like an alpha male, which isn't generally a problem for me, but I think in conjunction with the type of character Alison was, it just didn't sit well with me.
I did really like the last third of the book when I felt like the connections between all the characters had been a little more developed with a greater depth to them. And the addition of the rest of the Landry family was great and is what makes me want to read the other books in the series.
✔️ Single Parent
✔️ Political Romance
✔️ Dual POV
Vote Landry!
Georgia might be the luckiest state in the country, and more specifically, Savannah. Landry is the mayor, but his realism is what made me fall head-over-heels. In public, he's put together and the total package of community leader and strong candidate to make it to position of governor and eventually, The White House. If only he believed that on his own. When he looks in the mirror, he sees conflict, and that inner struggle leads to potential issue for his future. Enter Allison Baker.
Ali has been there, done that, unfortunately. Once married to a powerful judge out west, she's trying to get her life back on track after a nasty divorce. She works numerous jobs, is going to school, and trying to be the best mother she can be to her ten year old son, Huxley. A new man is nowhere on her radar, until she bumps into Barrett. While he's mingling at a gala, she's serving the champagne. It's when he hears her boss belittling her that Barrett steps in to save the day. The two hit it off instantly and the rest is history.
What I loved the most about these two was the fact that they took things slowly and never wavered from that idea. He's running for the governor of Georgia while she has a son and a heart to worry about. The good thing is, Barrett is a patient man, and will hold out for what he wants because he is nothing if not determined. Not only that, he has a heart of gold, and he insists that not only Ali see it, but Huxley too.
With politics involved, there's a lot of people among the mayor's campaign team who are trying to drive Ali away. Her old insecurities mixed with words in her ear earn her the right to approach with caution, but I was thrilled that no matter what, she had Barrett to fall asleep and wake up to, if she so chose to get that close to him.
Needless to say, I adored this story.. every red, white, and blue moment of it! Barrett and Ali are amazing together despite the constant flood of people trying to interfere in their lives. I can't wait for Swing so I not only get Lincoln's story, but more of this powerful political couple!
Georgia might be the luckiest state in the country, and more specifically, Savannah. Landry is the mayor, but his realism is what made me fall head-over-heels. In public, he's put together and the total package of community leader and strong candidate to make it to position of governor and eventually, The White House. If only he believed that on his own. When he looks in the mirror, he sees conflict, and that inner struggle leads to potential issue for his future. Enter Allison Baker.
Ali has been there, done that, unfortunately. Once married to a powerful judge out west, she's trying to get her life back on track after a nasty divorce. She works numerous jobs, is going to school, and trying to be the best mother she can be to her ten year old son, Huxley. A new man is nowhere on her radar, until she bumps into Barrett. While he's mingling at a gala, she's serving the champagne. It's when he hears her boss belittling her that Barrett steps in to save the day. The two hit it off instantly and the rest is history.
What I loved the most about these two was the fact that they took things slowly and never wavered from that idea. He's running for the governor of Georgia while she has a son and a heart to worry about. The good thing is, Barrett is a patient man, and will hold out for what he wants because he is nothing if not determined. Not only that, he has a heart of gold, and he insists that not only Ali see it, but Huxley too.
With politics involved, there's a lot of people among the mayor's campaign team who are trying to drive Ali away. Her old insecurities mixed with words in her ear earn her the right to approach with caution, but I was thrilled that no matter what, she had Barrett to fall asleep and wake up to, if she so chose to get that close to him.
Needless to say, I adored this story.. every red, white, and blue moment of it! Barrett and Ali are amazing together despite the constant flood of people trying to interfere in their lives. I can't wait for Swing so I not only get Lincoln's story, but more of this powerful political couple!