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lovelymisanthrope's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I saw this on Libby, and thought it would be a fun, fluffy holiday romance to read right before Christmas.
"Lovelight Farms" follows Stella, a woman who owns a Christmas tree farm. Stella wants, and needs, desperately to win Evelyn St. James's contest because she has almost driven her business into the ground. But, she will not let her employees down. Unfortunately, when she applied for the contest, she said that she owned the farm with her boyfriend. Now, she has to pretend to date her best friend, Luka, who she is actually in love with.
When I started this book, I was expecting a fluffy romance that felt like a Christmas Hallmark movie, and that is exactly what I got. This book was sweet, slightly comical, and filled with warmth.
Stella and Luka have been best friends for years, and it was really satisfying for them both to realize how much they each care for each other as more than friends. The friends to lovers trope worked really well here because they truly were best friends for years before they started dating, and their relationship just makes sense.
I do not think this book did anything super special, but I think it was enjoyable, and I was definitely rooting for Stella and Luka from page one.
This story was exactly what I wanted to read the week before Christmas.
"Lovelight Farms" follows Stella, a woman who owns a Christmas tree farm. Stella wants, and needs, desperately to win Evelyn St. James's contest because she has almost driven her business into the ground. But, she will not let her employees down. Unfortunately, when she applied for the contest, she said that she owned the farm with her boyfriend. Now, she has to pretend to date her best friend, Luka, who she is actually in love with.
When I started this book, I was expecting a fluffy romance that felt like a Christmas Hallmark movie, and that is exactly what I got. This book was sweet, slightly comical, and filled with warmth.
Stella and Luka have been best friends for years, and it was really satisfying for them both to realize how much they each care for each other as more than friends. The friends to lovers trope worked really well here because they truly were best friends for years before they started dating, and their relationship just makes sense.
I do not think this book did anything super special, but I think it was enjoyable, and I was definitely rooting for Stella and Luka from page one.
This story was exactly what I wanted to read the week before Christmas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence and Toxic relationship
ems_rxlibrary's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I loved so much about this book! The tension was top notch and I loved the two main characters. I loved the banter and humor throughout this book.
One thing I didn’t like as much was how painfully obvious it was that they were in love with each other and were the last to know about it. The third act breakup was frustrating! And then when he confesses his love for her she tells him that he doesn’t actually love her…I don’t typically like when a person tells someone else what they are feeling.
One thing I didn’t like as much was how painfully obvious it was that they were in love with each other and were the last to know about it. The third act breakup was frustrating!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Toxic relationship
kelly_e's review
hopeful
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
4.5
Title: Lovelight Farms
Author: B.K. Borison
Series: Lovelight #1
Genre: Romance
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: November 10, 2021
T H R E E • W O R D S
Charming • Realistic • Cozy
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Stella's dream of owning a Christmas Tree farm has come true, but things aren't going as smoothly as she'd envisioned. With new problems and financial woes popping up daily, Stella enters a contest hosted by a popular social media influencer in an attempt to save the farm. She hopes the farm will gain some much needed publicity, and knows winning the $100 000 cash prize will go a long way. There's just one issue, on the application she said she owned the farm with her boyfriend. and there's no boyfriend.
In an attempt to save face, Stella enlists the help of her best friend Luka.
💭 T H O U G H T S
So much has been said about this book, that there isn't a whole lot that I can add. But I will say it deserves all of the love! Lovelight Farms was the feel-good escape that I needed.
The idyllic setting, the relatable characters, the delightful banter, the sweet moments, the endearing friendship, the chosen family, the slow building sexual tension, the ideal supporting cast - everything was just so well done. It's hard to believe this was a debut!
I cannot put into words how much I loved the quaint small town Christmas tree farm setting. It created all of the cozy fall/winter vibes, and definitely made me want to visit. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention Beckett, the ideal book boyfriend!
The fake dating trope is typically my least favourite, but it plays an integral part to this story and B.K. Borison has done a wonderful job in developing both Stella and Luka that it ends up working quite well.
This book solidified my love for small town romances and the friends-to-lovers trope. It had an overall good story and definitely blew away any expectations I had. I cannot wait to read the follow up In the Weeds.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of friends to lovers
• anyone looking for a mood booster
• Emily Henry readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"'You're not always going to know what the right this is,' he had said. 'When that happens, you continue.'"
Author: B.K. Borison
Series: Lovelight #1
Genre: Romance
Rating: 4.5
Pub Date: November 10, 2021
T H R E E • W O R D S
Charming • Realistic • Cozy
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Stella's dream of owning a Christmas Tree farm has come true, but things aren't going as smoothly as she'd envisioned. With new problems and financial woes popping up daily, Stella enters a contest hosted by a popular social media influencer in an attempt to save the farm. She hopes the farm will gain some much needed publicity, and knows winning the $100 000 cash prize will go a long way. There's just one issue, on the application she said she owned the farm with her boyfriend. and there's no boyfriend.
In an attempt to save face, Stella enlists the help of her best friend Luka.
💭 T H O U G H T S
So much has been said about this book, that there isn't a whole lot that I can add. But I will say it deserves all of the love! Lovelight Farms was the feel-good escape that I needed.
The idyllic setting, the relatable characters, the delightful banter, the sweet moments, the endearing friendship, the chosen family, the slow building sexual tension, the ideal supporting cast - everything was just so well done. It's hard to believe this was a debut!
I cannot put into words how much I loved the quaint small town Christmas tree farm setting. It created all of the cozy fall/winter vibes, and definitely made me want to visit. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention Beckett, the ideal book boyfriend!
The fake dating trope is typically my least favourite, but it plays an integral part to this story and B.K. Borison has done a wonderful job in developing both Stella and Luka that it ends up working quite well.
This book solidified my love for small town romances and the friends-to-lovers trope. It had an overall good story and definitely blew away any expectations I had. I cannot wait to read the follow up In the Weeds.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of friends to lovers
• anyone looking for a mood booster
• Emily Henry readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"'You're not always going to know what the right this is,' he had said. 'When that happens, you continue.'"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
megloveswords12's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Alcoholism, and Toxic relationship
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