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steiner's review
1.0
I liked the start of this book but it became very frustrating - there was a misunderstanding on every page. The switch in points of view made the book very disjointed. There was no flow.
I think I would have liked this as a novella.
I think I would have liked this as a novella.
karentje's review
5.0
Best book ever!
This book caught me completely off guard and utterly blew me away. I feel as if I'm still catching my breath. Be still my beating heart.
I loved this book so much! Loved both Harper and Parker! Loved Mindy! Loved the dogs! Loved to hate Parker's family and even Gil, Harper's brother, at times.
This was such an emotional, character-driven story. Unlike anything I have ever read.
Both authors were new to me, but I'm going to have to read more of their work. Can't believe I've been missing out on such amazing writing.
I loved that these characters, at first glance, have nothing in common, and still find a way to touch each other. To see who the other truly is.
Their patience with each other's quirks and anxieties, and the loving care they give one another is so inspiring and lovely to read!
This is such an emotional story, angst-filled and incredibly slow-burn, with beautifully written dialogue, excellent pacing and amazing character development... I can't throw in enough adjectives to do this story justice.
Brilliantly done!
This book caught me completely off guard and utterly blew me away. I feel as if I'm still catching my breath. Be still my beating heart.
I loved this book so much! Loved both Harper and Parker! Loved Mindy! Loved the dogs! Loved to hate Parker's family and even Gil, Harper's brother, at times.
This was such an emotional, character-driven story. Unlike anything I have ever read.
Both authors were new to me, but I'm going to have to read more of their work. Can't believe I've been missing out on such amazing writing.
I loved that these characters, at first glance, have nothing in common, and still find a way to touch each other. To see who the other truly is.
Their patience with each other's quirks and anxieties, and the loving care they give one another is so inspiring and lovely to read!
This is such an emotional story, angst-filled and incredibly slow-burn, with beautifully written dialogue, excellent pacing and amazing character development... I can't throw in enough adjectives to do this story justice.
Brilliantly done!
femme55's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book - yes, it was VERY LONG - but I think it was worth the read. The characters were lost in their heads for most of the book, but once they really started getting out of their heads and working on themselves and their relationship the book took off pretty fast. I like seeing characters grow and change and become better versions of themselves throughout a book.
claudia_is_reading's review
4.0
If you love slow-burn romance, this is the book for you.
As always with both, Ruthie Luhow and Kay Simone, the book flows beautifully, the characters are compelling and the story is sweet and yet hot. The way the characters try to hide their insecurities is realistic, the way their upbringing and their families, particularly Parker's one, influence them is something with we all can relate.
So, yes, this is a great book, one you will truly enjoy.
As always with both, Ruthie Luhow and Kay Simone, the book flows beautifully, the characters are compelling and the story is sweet and yet hot. The way the characters try to hide their insecurities is realistic, the way their upbringing and their families, particularly Parker's one, influence them is something with we all can relate.
So, yes, this is a great book, one you will truly enjoy.
cadiva's review
4.0
It's a 4* for me simply because of the length, I felt the same situation arose over and over (the internal monologuing and second guessing of the other persons' thoughts and feelings just got a bit wearing for me personally).
But, that aside, the rest of this book is a beautifully written exploration of how two completely different and disparate people can actually turn out to be perfect for each other and just "understand" how the other one ticks and know how to comfort and support them.
Both Kay Simone and Ruthie Luhnow have written books I've previously 5*ed and thoroughly enjoyed and I thought this collaboration between the two of them highlighted and showcased both of their great writing skills for both a sense of place and in the beautiful language used.
It's written in first person present, which can be a little difficult to get your head around and is one of the reasons for me that the first quarter of the book just felt like it was going on forever with very little happening.
However, once Harp and Parker actually admit to their blossoming feelings, the pace kicks up a gear and we start to see some real character development as Harp gets over his insular nature and Parker begins to stand up for himself and not feel quite so unworthy. Both men have suffered from the slings and arrows of life so it's joyful to see them start to open up to each other.
There are hurdles along the way though, and this means there's a lot of angsty and only a little steam - which actually makes sense given the unique natures of each individual man.
I love a good May to December and Harp is almost two decades older than Parker (who is 26), which again leads to a whole other level of anxiety and insecurities and what I liked about this story is that the relationship didn't all of a sudden remove all those characteristics.
Both men remained anxious at times, insecure at times, fearful and with all their hang ups, but they also grow and adapt, learn to be flexible and rely on the other.
I think this will appeal to readers who enjoy a slow burn, it is glacial at times, but because of the quality of the writing, it's something you (generic) can live with as it marches on to what's a bit of swoony epilogue.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
But, that aside, the rest of this book is a beautifully written exploration of how two completely different and disparate people can actually turn out to be perfect for each other and just "understand" how the other one ticks and know how to comfort and support them.
Both Kay Simone and Ruthie Luhnow have written books I've previously 5*ed and thoroughly enjoyed and I thought this collaboration between the two of them highlighted and showcased both of their great writing skills for both a sense of place and in the beautiful language used.
It's written in first person present, which can be a little difficult to get your head around and is one of the reasons for me that the first quarter of the book just felt like it was going on forever with very little happening.
However, once Harp and Parker actually admit to their blossoming feelings, the pace kicks up a gear and we start to see some real character development as Harp gets over his insular nature and Parker begins to stand up for himself and not feel quite so unworthy. Both men have suffered from the slings and arrows of life so it's joyful to see them start to open up to each other.
There are hurdles along the way though, and this means there's a lot of angsty and only a little steam - which actually makes sense given the unique natures of each individual man.
I love a good May to December and Harp is almost two decades older than Parker (who is 26), which again leads to a whole other level of anxiety and insecurities and what I liked about this story is that the relationship didn't all of a sudden remove all those characteristics.
Both men remained anxious at times, insecure at times, fearful and with all their hang ups, but they also grow and adapt, learn to be flexible and rely on the other.
I think this will appeal to readers who enjoy a slow burn, it is glacial at times, but because of the quality of the writing, it's something you (generic) can live with as it marches on to what's a bit of swoony epilogue.
#ARC kindly received from the authors in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
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