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hannahmaybookreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Synopsis:
Lena is good at fixing things and when her sister and nephew are in danger it becomes her job to fix things and help them escape away from Boston. Fleeing from danger Lena finds herself and her family at Rowan Inn a charming Bed-and-Breakfast that is run down and in need of some tender loving care. The owner, Jesse Rowan is grumpy and hard to reach and has lost all faith in the Bed-and-Breakfast, it is Lena’s job to try convince him to let them stay in return for her help to fix up the place and Jesse who is a project in himself.
Review:
Rowan Revived is the fourth book by Taylor Danae Colbert, all her over reads had high ratings from me therefore I knew before reading that Rowan Revived would too, it didn’t disappoint.
Before beginning to read, I really liked how the synopsis was from the character Lena’s point of view, this created an instant connection along with the prologue that felt very welcoming and quite warming.
The first chapter instantly pulled me and pulled on my heart strings, I could tell this book was going to be hard to put down and it continually played on my emotions throughout, I could really feel the characters pains and frustrations.
I connected well with all the characters and I loved how Lena was a strong, feisty and independent woman, not a damsel in distress. I loved the chemistry between Lena and Jesse but I found it frustrating in parts because the build up between them was huge, I just wanted things to take off straight away! Jesse was dreamy, he would be described as the perfect man, that was after you could see his walls being let down, I really enjoyed his transformations from guarded tough guy to soft, sensitive and funny! The jumps between the characters perspectives were also easy to follow.
Although the story line was a little predictable in places and you knew that something would kick off, it didn’t spoil the book, far from it because it still played with your emotions regardless.
Taylor Danae Colbert does an amazing job at raising awareness of sensitive issues in her books and she didn’t disappoint with Rowan Revived, she did a fantastic job or raising awareness of Domestic Violence and the impact it can have on families.
Another heart-warming, heart wrenching love story from Taylor Danae Colbert with characters you could fall in love with and a story line that grabs you in.
Lena is good at fixing things and when her sister and nephew are in danger it becomes her job to fix things and help them escape away from Boston. Fleeing from danger Lena finds herself and her family at Rowan Inn a charming Bed-and-Breakfast that is run down and in need of some tender loving care. The owner, Jesse Rowan is grumpy and hard to reach and has lost all faith in the Bed-and-Breakfast, it is Lena’s job to try convince him to let them stay in return for her help to fix up the place and Jesse who is a project in himself.
Review:
Rowan Revived is the fourth book by Taylor Danae Colbert, all her over reads had high ratings from me therefore I knew before reading that Rowan Revived would too, it didn’t disappoint.
Before beginning to read, I really liked how the synopsis was from the character Lena’s point of view, this created an instant connection along with the prologue that felt very welcoming and quite warming.
The first chapter instantly pulled me and pulled on my heart strings, I could tell this book was going to be hard to put down and it continually played on my emotions throughout, I could really feel the characters pains and frustrations.
I connected well with all the characters and I loved how Lena was a strong, feisty and independent woman, not a damsel in distress. I loved the chemistry between Lena and Jesse but I found it frustrating in parts because the build up between them was huge, I just wanted things to take off straight away! Jesse was dreamy, he would be described as the perfect man, that was after you could see his walls being let down, I really enjoyed his transformations from guarded tough guy to soft, sensitive and funny! The jumps between the characters perspectives were also easy to follow.
Although the story line was a little predictable in places and you knew that something would kick off, it didn’t spoil the book, far from it because it still played with your emotions regardless.
Taylor Danae Colbert does an amazing job at raising awareness of sensitive issues in her books and she didn’t disappoint with Rowan Revived, she did a fantastic job or raising awareness of Domestic Violence and the impact it can have on families.
Another heart-warming, heart wrenching love story from Taylor Danae Colbert with characters you could fall in love with and a story line that grabs you in.
gretareadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
Small town greatness
This is my first read by this author and I loved it! I’m always in for a small town romance and a town where you can get anywhere in 6 minutes is for me.
Following a horrific event Lena takes her sister and nephew on the run and end up at the closed down Rowan Inn. What used to be the highlight of the town is now falling apart and Jesse Rowan becomes their savior, unbeknownst to him, and let’s them stay.
What flows from there is natural and the slow burn romance between Jesse and Lena will make your heart so happy!
megkstyler's review against another edition
4.0
This is my second book by Taylor Danae Colbert, it’s official I’m hooked! Rowan Revived was a great read! It hooked me in right away! I pretty much read it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down! I loved Lena and Jesse! My only complaint would be selfishly I wanted it longer! I wasn’t ready for the story to end!!! I want Millie to get a book too!!! I would definitely recommend this book!!
debs_shelves's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first book by this author. It handled some tough topics, but I felt it was well done.
Jesse - not going to lie, didn't love him at first. But once you learn his story and see him develop, he really grows on you.
Lena - she's tough, she's a protector. But she needs someone to protect her as well.
All in all, liked this book and look forward to reading more by this author!
Jesse - not going to lie, didn't love him at first. But once you learn his story and see him develop, he really grows on you.
Lena - she's tough, she's a protector. But she needs someone to protect her as well.
All in all, liked this book and look forward to reading more by this author!
onceupon_a_bookdream's review against another edition
4.0
[I received a digital copy for an honest review]
Rowan Revived is the newest romance by Taylor Danae Colbert. It tells the love story of Jesse Rowan and Lena Winter. She is on the run with her sister and nephew and would do anything to keep them safe. They find themselves at the Rowan Inn in Chesapeake Bay but unfortunately it isn't open for guest. Jesse is biding his trying to sell his families Inn, so he can move away from the small town to find out who he is since his parents have passed. The Inn needs a lot of work and Lena needs a place to stay. Since she more than handy when it comes to fixing things she makes a deal with him to help with the Inn repairs for room and bored. Neither of them have plans to stay in Chesapeake Bay but sometimes plans change unexpectedly.
"I know our time here is limited, but it doesn't make me want her any less. In fact, I think it makes me want her more. It feels urgent, like I need her or I might suffocate."
I just adored all the characters in Rowan Revived. Jesse was grumpy, shy and hard at expressing himself, but he was such a sweetheart who needed someone to remember how happy life can be. That someone was Lena, and she was the perfect match for him. She was a fireball, having had a rough up bringing she is strong and resilient. The have the longest slow burn romance filled with delicious sexual tension that is totally worth the wait. Besides our two main character, Jesse's sister and Lena sister are both strong characters and Lena's nephew is precious.
"Tell me what you want," he grumbles, staring down at me.
"You," I say , "I want you."
Rowan Revived is a sweet slow burn romance filled with strong woman and a great example how real men should be. A story filled with emotion and is guaranteed to tug on your heart strings.
Trigger Warning: discussion of physical abuse.
Rowan Revived is the newest romance by Taylor Danae Colbert. It tells the love story of Jesse Rowan and Lena Winter. She is on the run with her sister and nephew and would do anything to keep them safe. They find themselves at the Rowan Inn in Chesapeake Bay but unfortunately it isn't open for guest. Jesse is biding his trying to sell his families Inn, so he can move away from the small town to find out who he is since his parents have passed. The Inn needs a lot of work and Lena needs a place to stay. Since she more than handy when it comes to fixing things she makes a deal with him to help with the Inn repairs for room and bored. Neither of them have plans to stay in Chesapeake Bay but sometimes plans change unexpectedly.
"I know our time here is limited, but it doesn't make me want her any less. In fact, I think it makes me want her more. It feels urgent, like I need her or I might suffocate."
I just adored all the characters in Rowan Revived. Jesse was grumpy, shy and hard at expressing himself, but he was such a sweetheart who needed someone to remember how happy life can be. That someone was Lena, and she was the perfect match for him. She was a fireball, having had a rough up bringing she is strong and resilient. The have the longest slow burn romance filled with delicious sexual tension that is totally worth the wait. Besides our two main character, Jesse's sister and Lena sister are both strong characters and Lena's nephew is precious.
"Tell me what you want," he grumbles, staring down at me.
"You," I say , "I want you."
Rowan Revived is a sweet slow burn romance filled with strong woman and a great example how real men should be. A story filled with emotion and is guaranteed to tug on your heart strings.
Trigger Warning: discussion of physical abuse.
randi_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first read by Taylor Danae Colbert and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Lena leaves Boston with her older sister, Millie, and her nephew, Caleb. Lena may be the younger sister, but she has always been the stronger one—always taking care of/protecting Millie from an abusive situation.
On the run to nowhere in particular, they come upon the dilapidated, closed Rowan Inn and its grouchy owner, Jesse Rowan. I enjoyed getting the dual POV between Lena and Jesse. They both have their issues and baggage. While they are initially annoyed with each other, they are both what the other needs. Jesse has pretty much stopped living in the past year due to guilt and Lena hasn’t been doing much with her own life beyond being “protector.” It was sweet to see these two come together and how everyone else seemed to realize it, too.
Thank you to Taylor Danae Colbert for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
On the run to nowhere in particular, they come upon the dilapidated, closed Rowan Inn and its grouchy owner, Jesse Rowan. I enjoyed getting the dual POV between Lena and Jesse. They both have their issues and baggage. While they are initially annoyed with each other, they are both what the other needs. Jesse has pretty much stopped living in the past year due to guilt and Lena hasn’t been doing much with her own life beyond being “protector.” It was sweet to see these two come together and how everyone else seemed to realize it, too.
Thank you to Taylor Danae Colbert for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
megkstyler's review against another edition
4.0
This is my second book by Taylor Danae Colbert, it’s official I’m hooked! Rowan Revived was a great read! It hooked me in right away! I pretty much read it in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down! I loved Lena and Jesse! My only complaint would be selfishly I wanted it longer! I wasn’t ready for the story to end!!! I want Millie to get a book too!!! I would definitely recommend this book!!
meganj0107's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really enjoyable read for me. It was an easy read, one that followed some traditional tropes but with a spin that I haven’t really seen. Lena, her sister Millie, and her nephew Caleb, are on the run from Millie’s abusive ex, Tiger. They drive until they find the Rowan Inn, and its unwelcoming owner, Jesse. Lena convinces Jesse to let them stay, and they find the Inn in a desperate state, with Jesse intending to sell it and leave Baycrest forever. As the days and weeks pass, Lena and Jesse warm up to each other, and together they work on the Inn with the intention of selling it and moving on. But as the families grow closer, letting go seems unbearable, even if their past will catch up with them.
The building romance between Lena and Jesse was clear from the outset, and although quite predictable, was still very enjoyable. It follows the classic enemies to lovers plot, and it has definitely made me want to read more books with this type of relationship. I enjoyed the moments of tension between them, where it was clear that things were *almost* happening, only to be interrupted at the last moment.
However, I did start to find it a little repetitive and slow at about half way, as I was waiting for them to just admit they liked each other and carry on the romance, and I felt that the will-they-won’t-they back and forth carried on for a tad too long! I also found the ending equally predictable. There is nothing round with a predictable ending, but I am a greater fan of a twist, and these are just the little things that prevented it from being a 5 star read for me!
Be warned, once the romance starts it is *very* sexually explicit, so I would skip a few pages if this isn’t your thing!!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! I want to thank @taydanaewrites for this ARC copy, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books!
#rowanrevivedbook #tdcbooks
The building romance between Lena and Jesse was clear from the outset, and although quite predictable, was still very enjoyable. It follows the classic enemies to lovers plot, and it has definitely made me want to read more books with this type of relationship. I enjoyed the moments of tension between them, where it was clear that things were *almost* happening, only to be interrupted at the last moment.
However, I did start to find it a little repetitive and slow at about half way, as I was waiting for them to just admit they liked each other and carry on the romance, and I felt that the will-they-won’t-they back and forth carried on for a tad too long! I also found the ending equally predictable. There is nothing round with a predictable ending, but I am a greater fan of a twist, and these are just the little things that prevented it from being a 5 star read for me!
Be warned, once the romance starts it is *very* sexually explicit, so I would skip a few pages if this isn’t your thing!!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! I want to thank @taydanaewrites for this ARC copy, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books!
#rowanrevivedbook #tdcbooks
thebookishmeg's review
4.0
This was a really enjoyable read for me. It was an easy read, one that followed some traditional tropes but with a spin that I haven’t really seen. Lena, her sister Millie, and her nephew Caleb, are on the run from Millie’s abusive ex, Tiger. They drive until they find the Rowan Inn, and its unwelcoming owner, Jesse. Lena convinces Jesse to let them stay, and they find the Inn in a desperate state, with Jesse intending to sell it and leave Baycrest forever. As the days and weeks pass, Lena and Jesse warm up to each other, and together they work on the Inn with the intention of selling it and moving on. But as the families grow closer, letting go seems unbearable, even if their past will catch up with them.
The building romance between Lena and Jesse was clear from the outset, and although quite predictable, was still very enjoyable. It follows the classic enemies to lovers plot, and it has definitely made me want to read more books with this type of relationship. I enjoyed the moments of tension between them, where it was clear that things were *almost* happening, only to be interrupted at the last moment.
However, I did start to find it a little repetitive and slow at about half way, as I was waiting for them to just admit they liked each other and carry on the romance, and I felt that the will-they-won’t-they back and forth carried on for a tad too long! I also found the ending equally predictable. There is nothing round with a predictable ending, but I am a greater fan of a twist, and these are just the little things that prevented it from being a 5 star read for me!
Be warned, once the romance starts it is *very* sexually explicit, so I would skip a few pages if this isn’t your thing!!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! I want to thank @taydanaewrites for this ARC copy, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books!
#rowanrevivedbook #tdcbooks
The building romance between Lena and Jesse was clear from the outset, and although quite predictable, was still very enjoyable. It follows the classic enemies to lovers plot, and it has definitely made me want to read more books with this type of relationship. I enjoyed the moments of tension between them, where it was clear that things were *almost* happening, only to be interrupted at the last moment.
However, I did start to find it a little repetitive and slow at about half way, as I was waiting for them to just admit they liked each other and carry on the romance, and I felt that the will-they-won’t-they back and forth carried on for a tad too long! I also found the ending equally predictable. There is nothing round with a predictable ending, but I am a greater fan of a twist, and these are just the little things that prevented it from being a 5 star read for me!
Be warned, once the romance starts it is *very* sexually explicit, so I would skip a few pages if this isn’t your thing!!
Overall, I really enjoyed this read! I want to thank @taydanaewrites for this ARC copy, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books!
#rowanrevivedbook #tdcbooks
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