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3.69 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Opposites attract, in Checkmate, the latest in the Under Kansas Skies series. David is perfectly happy with his organized and contained life. Everything is great, except for his neighbor. She is nice enough, but her yard is a mess and she seems determined to push his buttons. Well, at least this bet with his brother to break him out of his comfort zone will give him some space. Isabella is doing her best to balance her mother's expectations that she will take over the family restaurant and her own dreams of taking her travel blog full-time. Her grumpy and uptight neighbor is not helping. At least her latest trip will give her a few days free from all of that. But when Daivd and Isabella find themselves on the same trip to the Andes, they will have to reconsider their plans.
I love romance series where character's stories are set up throughout the series. We get to see David in the earlier books and even hints of his story. It was fun to see his organized routine. He liked his regular schedule and his predictable life. Yet, he also felt a bit stuck. The bet pushed him out of his comfort zone and Isa did too. Isa was a free-spirit. I loved her connection with her family, especially her sisters. They seemed to really like one another which was sweet. All of the family relationships in this were really nice to read about. Even though they did not always understand one another and got on one another’s nerves, they still did their best to love and take care of each other. Isa and David’s adventure in Peru was also really fun to read about and I loved the side characters that we also got to meet!
Overall, this was such a sweet book! There is a little bit of tension in the beginning, but nothing too embarrassing or angsty. I thought the romance was so cute and I loved the inclusion of their families! This is a clean romance with some innuendos. It is part of a series and can be read as a standalone, but I think it is better to be read with the other books.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
I love romance series where character's stories are set up throughout the series. We get to see David in the earlier books and even hints of his story. It was fun to see his organized routine. He liked his regular schedule and his predictable life. Yet, he also felt a bit stuck. The bet pushed him out of his comfort zone and Isa did too. Isa was a free-spirit. I loved her connection with her family, especially her sisters. They seemed to really like one another which was sweet. All of the family relationships in this were really nice to read about. Even though they did not always understand one another and got on one another’s nerves, they still did their best to love and take care of each other. Isa and David’s adventure in Peru was also really fun to read about and I loved the side characters that we also got to meet!
Overall, this was such a sweet book! There is a little bit of tension in the beginning, but nothing too embarrassing or angsty. I thought the romance was so cute and I loved the inclusion of their families! This is a clean romance with some innuendos. It is part of a series and can be read as a standalone, but I think it is better to be read with the other books.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
David and Isabella complimented each other perfectly. David, sexy CPA nerd, and Isa, adventurous and sassy. I loved their prank war and the tension. That first kiss
“A familiar meow coming from behind me interrupts my thoughts. I don’t even have to turn my head to know my next-door neighbor’s gigantic cat is sitting on my porch steps. “Not today, cat.””
David is an account. He has his life together, things labeled, and routine set. Isabella is working towards making her dream a reality, but that means leaving the family business and disappointing her mom. David and Isabella are neighbors who are engaged in a prank war. When David takes a bet and escapes to Peru, he quickly realizes he didn’t escape at all.
This is an enemies to lovers, close proximity, opposites attract romantic comedy. David needs a little wild and Isabella needs a little stability. I love how they find it in each other. I enjoyed how they slowly realize their feelings for each other and how they bring the best out of each other. There were moments that I laughed out loud and there were moments that were heartfelt.
If you want to go on a little adventure through the eyes of a travel blogger and an accountant, laugh at some pranks, and enjoy a happily ever after, this book is for you.
Content: mild swearing
David is an account. He has his life together, things labeled, and routine set. Isabella is working towards making her dream a reality, but that means leaving the family business and disappointing her mom. David and Isabella are neighbors who are engaged in a prank war. When David takes a bet and escapes to Peru, he quickly realizes he didn’t escape at all.
This is an enemies to lovers, close proximity, opposites attract romantic comedy. David needs a little wild and Isabella needs a little stability. I love how they find it in each other. I enjoyed how they slowly realize their feelings for each other and how they bring the best out of each other. There were moments that I laughed out loud and there were moments that were heartfelt.
If you want to go on a little adventure through the eyes of a travel blogger and an accountant, laugh at some pranks, and enjoy a happily ever after, this book is for you.
Content: mild swearing
Neighbors to Tent mates
Reader’s Notes:
– this is book 3 of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from David and Isabella’s points of view
– there is some innuendo
– there are 9 curse words
Review:
I absolutely loved David and Isabella
Reader’s Notes:
– this is book 3 of a series, but can be read as a stand-alone
– this is told from David and Isabella’s points of view
– there is some innuendo
– there are 9 curse words
Review:
I absolutely loved David and Isabella