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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Predictable and so so very long.
There were cute moments in this book and I didn’t hate it by any means, but it did a whole lot of trying to elude to some big reveal that never exactly happened, followed by casual contradictions.
One moment you’d be reading from Noah’s POV as he drawled on about how every time he’s around Shay he can barely speak (you’re 32 Noah PLEASE) and is so incredibly shy, and then in the same breath when reading Shay’s POV he’s giving her a marriage proposal without a stutter. There were times where it felt like I was reading about a different love interest when switching between POV’s.
Never really got an actual explanation as to why he hated Shay’s guts in the beginning other than the simple fact that they… both moved away. Not just her. Both of them. After she explicitly told him she planned to move away. Meanwhile she has the worst memory, and apparently recalls almost none of any of this. Allegedly she is too busy buying funky earrings and being oblivious to social queues to have the brain space.
Lastly, the light speed jumps from having a normal conversation to him threatening to bend her over a table weren’t really believable. But perhaps I’m not used to men detailing the process of making jam and immediately asking and/or demanding me for sex.
Anyway, it was fine but I will probably forget most of it by tomorrow. I added a star for this single piece of dialogue from our favorite 7 going on 27 year old Gennie:
“She snapped her fingers at one of the chickens. “Get away from me, Dumbass.””
There were cute moments in this book and I didn’t hate it by any means, but it did a whole lot of trying to elude to some big reveal that never exactly happened, followed by casual contradictions.
One moment you’d be reading from Noah’s POV as he drawled on about how every time he’s around Shay he can barely speak (you’re 32 Noah PLEASE) and is so incredibly shy, and then in the same breath when reading Shay’s POV he’s giving her a marriage proposal without a stutter. There were times where it felt like I was reading about a different love interest when switching between POV’s.
Never really got an actual explanation as to why he hated Shay’s guts in the beginning other than the simple fact that they… both moved away. Not just her. Both of them. After she explicitly told him she planned to move away. Meanwhile she has the worst memory, and apparently recalls almost none of any of this. Allegedly she is too busy buying funky earrings and being oblivious to social queues to have the brain space.
Lastly, the light speed jumps from having a normal conversation to him threatening to bend her over a table weren’t really believable. But perhaps I’m not used to men detailing the process of making jam and immediately asking and/or demanding me for sex.
Anyway, it was fine but I will probably forget most of it by tomorrow. I added a star for this single piece of dialogue from our favorite 7 going on 27 year old Gennie:
“She snapped her fingers at one of the chickens. “Get away from me, Dumbass.””
First 50% was 5 star and second 50% was three star
I freaking love me a good romance where a little kid is involved and my God!!! Gennie has my whole freaking heart. That kid deserves everything and more.
And I can't speak enough about Noah Barden. I need myself a man like that, considerate, a hot Daddy Bread Baker with a filthy mouth, yeah definitely!!!
This was my first Kate Canterbary book and it served it really well.
And I can't speak enough about Noah Barden. I need myself a man like that, considerate, a hot Daddy Bread Baker with a filthy mouth, yeah definitely!!!
This was my first Kate Canterbary book and it served it really well.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really cute - I like the grumpy/sunshine. The “wife” stuff wasn’t for me, but I get why the character did it.
Kate Canterbary continues to write books that you just can't put down. She never fails to interject tough subjects and raw emotion into her stories but leaves you always wanting more. Shay returns to her hometown, but she never expected her high school sweetheart to still be there. Noah, also known as 'Daddy Bread Baker' now owns my heart with his dirty, scorching mouth. The way he treats Shay is revered and full of love; you can't help but hope for love like that one day. Gennie, to whom Noah is guardian, kills me with her hilarious zingers and no-filter mouth.
A single parent, modern marriage of convenience, small town, and second chances. This story brought me loads of laughs, and a few tears, However, one thing is for sure... YOU will love this book!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author and the publisher for providing a copy.*
A single parent, modern marriage of convenience, small town, and second chances. This story brought me loads of laughs, and a few tears, However, one thing is for sure... YOU will love this book!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author and the publisher for providing a copy.*
Kate Canterbary continues to write books that you just can't put down. She never fails to interject tough subjects and raw emotion into her stories but leaves you always wanting more. Shay returns to her hometown, but she never expected her high school sweetheart to still be there. Noah, also known as 'Daddy Bread Baker' now owns my heart with his dirty, scorching mouth. The way he treats Shay is revered and full of love; you can't help but hope for love like that one day. Gennie, to whom Noah is guardian, kills me with her hilarious zingers and no-filter mouth.
A single parent, modern marriage of convenience, small town, and second chances. This story brought me loads of laughs, and a few tears, However, one thing is for sure... YOU will love this book!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author and the publisher for providing a copy.*
A single parent, modern marriage of convenience, small town, and second chances. This story brought me loads of laughs, and a few tears, However, one thing is for sure... YOU will love this book!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to the valued author and the publisher for providing a copy.*
4.5 ⭐️
Shay, Noah y Gennie son todo lo que está bien
Shay, Noah y Gennie son todo lo que está bien
This was cute! I liked the characters, loved his kid, enjoyed the setting, but really struggled with the amount of tropes going on here. I would've liked 2-3 less and it would've been better
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes