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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
fast-paced
This was an ok read.. I’m kind of disappointed.. I love Lauren Layne but this one fell a little flat for me.. and there was no smut which I didn’t know (should of read more reviews)
Lauren Layne has long been one of my go-to authors. Every single story puts me in a happy place and I'm elated that she's kicked off a new series, one with a most interesting premise; three women, who were on cheated on by the same man, come together because of his funeral. I'm calling this a “meet-cute” and it certainly is one of the more interesting ones I've read. Better yet, When Naomi, Claire and Audrey work out the connection they share, a friendship blooms.
The series begins with a focus on Naomi as she embarks on a move to Park Avenue and a building that holds some not so pleasant reminders of her upbringing. What starts as a “I’ll show them” (being the Cunningham family), turns into the need to be a part of their lives, both Olivers and Walters. My heart melted at the compassion she shows Walter, Oliver’s father, and pounded at the sizzling connection she shares with Oliver. As always, Layne provides moments of elation and a time where things between Oliver and Naomi seem to sour – which gives us the always loved attempt at redemption and much needed forgiveness.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this book is the friendship and family the women create. They are complicated women building a support system that shows so much promise. Once again, I recommend anything and everything by Lauren Layne and am excited about this new series and learning more about these women.
*I received a gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
The series begins with a focus on Naomi as she embarks on a move to Park Avenue and a building that holds some not so pleasant reminders of her upbringing. What starts as a “I’ll show them” (being the Cunningham family), turns into the need to be a part of their lives, both Olivers and Walters. My heart melted at the compassion she shows Walter, Oliver’s father, and pounded at the sizzling connection she shares with Oliver. As always, Layne provides moments of elation and a time where things between Oliver and Naomi seem to sour – which gives us the always loved attempt at redemption and much needed forgiveness.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this book is the friendship and family the women create. They are complicated women building a support system that shows so much promise. Once again, I recommend anything and everything by Lauren Layne and am excited about this new series and learning more about these women.
*I received a gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The premise of this story feels like it should be something that I wouldn't really enjoy. The way these three women befriends each other is wild!! I can't even imagine making friends with anyone involved in this situation but something about it just works. I do wish that we had gotten to see more of the bonding period with the ladies from the time they first meet to when the particulars of Naomi's story begins. I feel like we'll get to see more of their connection weaved throughout the series though, so that will be helpful.
Have you ever read a book and just fallen in love with all of the characters but then when forced to sit down and explain why you can't come up with anything? That's how I feel about Oliver and Naomi. I really liked their characters but there is nothing particular that stands out as to why I like them so much. Perhaps that's the reason why I did? I'm over jerky heroes and the heroines who save them. I like that both Oliver and Naomi could stand on their personalities individually and that I wasn't waiting on one to complete the other. I like that while there was conflict, there wasn't a lot of drama just for the sake of drama.
I really think that I'm going to love this series!!
* I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
Have you ever read a book and just fallen in love with all of the characters but then when forced to sit down and explain why you can't come up with anything? That's how I feel about Oliver and Naomi. I really liked their characters but there is nothing particular that stands out as to why I like them so much. Perhaps that's the reason why I did? I'm over jerky heroes and the heroines who save them. I like that both Oliver and Naomi could stand on their personalities individually and that I wasn't waiting on one to complete the other. I like that while there was conflict, there wasn't a lot of drama just for the sake of drama.
I really think that I'm going to love this series!!
* I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
Count on Layne to help you find your smile. Hidden in every heartache is a ray of sunshine that her stories always manage to find. Passion on Park Avenue is a tad cliched but no less fulfilling. I love the message lurking in the shadows of Naomi and Oliver's relationship. The housekeeper's daughter and her childhood nemesis are at a crossroads. Do they leave the past behind or allow the painful memories to destroy any chance of a future? Ms. Layne picked the sweetest way to voice her opinion on the value of self worth. With love, laughter and insight.
Libby Kindle. First of a series. Thinking about reading the next one…
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
