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devilishangelreads25's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
asahome's review
3.5
TL;DR: A woman decides to close several chapters in her life book to move forward with things she wants in her life. A man decides to open several chapters in his life book to move forward with things he wants in his life.
One of my struggles with this book was the grief the main character in the first chapter for saying "crap". And then later in the book there were explicit love scenes. They were certainly not as graphic as some of the other books I've read, but it wasn't closed door. It felt a little like it wanted to be clean, but didn't have the page count to be a novel. Maybe I'm reading too much into this.
One of my struggles with this book was the grief the main character in the first chapter for saying "crap". And then later in the book there were explicit love scenes. They were certainly not as graphic as some of the other books I've read, but it wasn't closed door. It felt a little like it wanted to be clean, but didn't have the page count to be a novel. Maybe I'm reading too much into this.
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Good book. I really enjoyed the small town story and all the fun characters. Meg is the oldest of three sisters and the head handyman of the family business. She is something of a tomboy and has given up on the idea of romance for herself. She's had sort of a long distance relationship with her high school sweetheart who has no intention of returning to Apple Grove to live and Meg won't live anywhere else. Her mother died when Meg was nineteen and she took over caring for her dad and sisters. When Dan arrived in town there was an instant attraction that was nothing like she had ever felt before. When they quickly act on their attraction she was ready to jump right in and get to know him better really fast. But Dan wasn't ready to move quite that fast and Meg had to decide if he was worth waiting for or if she'd be stuck in another dead end relationship. I liked the way that she decided to give him a chance and that they worked at their relationship. I also liked seeing how her time with Dan inspired her to make some changes in her own life.
Dan was a great hero. Good looking, a real gentleman, and with a loving nature he had come to Apple Grove for a new start. He had been betrayed by his fiancee and best friend so his great aunt Trudi had encouraged him to apply for a teaching position in Apple Grove. He didn't expect his instant attraction to Meg and he certainly hadn't planned on acting on it. Once he had, he was worried about rushing things with Meg the way he had with his ex, so he tried to pull back and slow things down. This caused some problems with Meg until he was able to explain it to her. He also had some adjusting to do to small town life. I loved seeing him try to get used to the way everyone knew everyone else's business, but he adjusted pretty well. I also liked the way he was so interested in his students, even outside of school.
I thought that Dan and Meg were well matched, balancing out each other's strengths and weaknesses. Once they got past their initial misunderstanding I thought they did a good job of communicating. I also enjoyed all the small town residents and their quirkiness. I liked the way the residents all looked out for each other and pitched in during emergencies. There were some great friendships, like the one between Meg and Honey. They had some wonderful scenes together when they were commiserating over the cluelessness of their men. I really liked the way that they could say anything to each other. The secondary romance between Honey and the sheriff was so much fun and I loved the scheme that they came up with to get him to face his feelings. I also loved the surprise appearance of a character from Admirand's cowboy series, and hope to see more of him.
Dan was a great hero. Good looking, a real gentleman, and with a loving nature he had come to Apple Grove for a new start. He had been betrayed by his fiancee and best friend so his great aunt Trudi had encouraged him to apply for a teaching position in Apple Grove. He didn't expect his instant attraction to Meg and he certainly hadn't planned on acting on it. Once he had, he was worried about rushing things with Meg the way he had with his ex, so he tried to pull back and slow things down. This caused some problems with Meg until he was able to explain it to her. He also had some adjusting to do to small town life. I loved seeing him try to get used to the way everyone knew everyone else's business, but he adjusted pretty well. I also liked the way he was so interested in his students, even outside of school.
I thought that Dan and Meg were well matched, balancing out each other's strengths and weaknesses. Once they got past their initial misunderstanding I thought they did a good job of communicating. I also enjoyed all the small town residents and their quirkiness. I liked the way the residents all looked out for each other and pitched in during emergencies. There were some great friendships, like the one between Meg and Honey. They had some wonderful scenes together when they were commiserating over the cluelessness of their men. I really liked the way that they could say anything to each other. The secondary romance between Honey and the sheriff was so much fun and I loved the scheme that they came up with to get him to face his feelings. I also loved the surprise appearance of a character from Admirand's cowboy series, and hope to see more of him.
kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
If you enjoy novels with terrific character development, witty, intelligent dialogue and a homey atmosphere, then you are going to love A Wedding in Apple Grove. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.
lisajo85's review against another edition
5.0
A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE by C.H. Admirand is not only a fabulous contemporary romance, but a fantastic start to a new series. This small town romance has a fabulous couple and a lot of heart.
Daniel Eagen's drive into Apple Grove, Ohio was to be the beginning of a new start. After a bad break up that broke his heart, he was hoping the job as the new physical education teacher at Apple Grove High School would change his life. Yet before he even makes it to his new home, he rescues a beautiful young woman falling off a fence rail. Their attraction is instant and their budding relationship is the best piece of gossip in town.
Megan Mulcahy can ignore the gossip, but she can't ignore her overwhelming feelings for Dan. She knows things are moving a little too fast, but he has made her feel alive for the first time in a long while. The only problem is Dan keeps putting the brakes on anything that is developing between them. As frustrating as it seems, Meg has to decide if she can wait for Dan to forget his ex or if she needs to move on to greener pastures.
You read A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE for the romance, but become enchanted by all the other characters. Whether it was Meg's family or all the residents of Apple Grove, they are what made this book an absolute gem. They all had unique personalities that were both charming and entertaining. It's such a diverse group of people, you can pick at least one or more characters that reminds you of a person in your own life. The gossip mill which lets news travel is so much fun to experience. It's not something that is malicious, but all done in fun and concern. It demonstrates how much the community loves each other and helps each other out. It's the perfect set up to experience the best of small towns.
With great characters comes great dialogue. Ms Admirand knows how to craft the perfect scene and interaction between her characters. Plenty of the Apple Grove residents have the spunky, vibrant attitude that makes you laugh. They are quirky people and the way they communicate with one another is very entertaining. Especially Dan and Meg. Their flirtatious manner with one another will have you smiling from ear to ear. The first time they meet, you get to experience just how hot the sparks are flying between them and it was definitely an excellent start to this romance novel. Really, their romance goes full speed ahead from there. They are a very sexy couple and they ignite the pages with their shared passion. There are a few hiccups with Dan and the trouble he has committing which is really the only major conflict in their relationship. His problems can become a little frustrating after a few chapters, but of course it all turns out okay in the end.
A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE is an easy-going, fun read. There isn't a lot of drama or tension, it really is a light read, which I appreciated. There is just so much to love about this novel whether it be the romance, the small town or the charming characters. C.H. Admirand has started a great series by creating memorable characters that you want to visit again and again. A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE just goes to prove that Ms Admirand is a great storyteller and has much to offer. I highly recommend this novel if you are looking for a truly heartwarming contemporary romance.
Lisa Jo @ The Romance Reviews
Daniel Eagen's drive into Apple Grove, Ohio was to be the beginning of a new start. After a bad break up that broke his heart, he was hoping the job as the new physical education teacher at Apple Grove High School would change his life. Yet before he even makes it to his new home, he rescues a beautiful young woman falling off a fence rail. Their attraction is instant and their budding relationship is the best piece of gossip in town.
Megan Mulcahy can ignore the gossip, but she can't ignore her overwhelming feelings for Dan. She knows things are moving a little too fast, but he has made her feel alive for the first time in a long while. The only problem is Dan keeps putting the brakes on anything that is developing between them. As frustrating as it seems, Meg has to decide if she can wait for Dan to forget his ex or if she needs to move on to greener pastures.
You read A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE for the romance, but become enchanted by all the other characters. Whether it was Meg's family or all the residents of Apple Grove, they are what made this book an absolute gem. They all had unique personalities that were both charming and entertaining. It's such a diverse group of people, you can pick at least one or more characters that reminds you of a person in your own life. The gossip mill which lets news travel is so much fun to experience. It's not something that is malicious, but all done in fun and concern. It demonstrates how much the community loves each other and helps each other out. It's the perfect set up to experience the best of small towns.
With great characters comes great dialogue. Ms Admirand knows how to craft the perfect scene and interaction between her characters. Plenty of the Apple Grove residents have the spunky, vibrant attitude that makes you laugh. They are quirky people and the way they communicate with one another is very entertaining. Especially Dan and Meg. Their flirtatious manner with one another will have you smiling from ear to ear. The first time they meet, you get to experience just how hot the sparks are flying between them and it was definitely an excellent start to this romance novel. Really, their romance goes full speed ahead from there. They are a very sexy couple and they ignite the pages with their shared passion. There are a few hiccups with Dan and the trouble he has committing which is really the only major conflict in their relationship. His problems can become a little frustrating after a few chapters, but of course it all turns out okay in the end.
A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE is an easy-going, fun read. There isn't a lot of drama or tension, it really is a light read, which I appreciated. There is just so much to love about this novel whether it be the romance, the small town or the charming characters. C.H. Admirand has started a great series by creating memorable characters that you want to visit again and again. A WEDDING IN APPLE GROVE just goes to prove that Ms Admirand is a great storyteller and has much to offer. I highly recommend this novel if you are looking for a truly heartwarming contemporary romance.
Lisa Jo @ The Romance Reviews
bea_reader's review against another edition
2.0
This was one of those stories where not much happened...just daily life stuff. That doesn't necessarily make this story bad, but I certainly didn't have a hard time putting this book down when it was time for bed.
The characters were great, and I enjoyed getting to know them. And I liked the love story between Dan and Meg, but I didn't love it. There was some choppiness in the flow of feelings...especially from Dan's side. I didn't really understand or feel the loss and hurt he went through with his ex. It seemed he was most traumatized about the stupid baseball card. And what happened with that anyway?
Overall, not a bad read, but not I would necessary tell my friends about.
The characters were great, and I enjoyed getting to know them. And I liked the love story between Dan and Meg, but I didn't love it. There was some choppiness in the flow of feelings...especially from Dan's side. I didn't really understand or feel the loss and hurt he went through with his ex. It seemed he was most traumatized about the stupid baseball card. And what happened with that anyway?
Overall, not a bad read, but not I would necessary tell my friends about.
librarydanielle's review against another edition
1.0
Why do I always get stuck with the religious books that don't sound religious from the descriptions?