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abookishwonderer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
steel_city_peach's review against another edition
3.0
Not Relationship Goals
After reading the first book in this series, I had little interest in a book about Carter and Vivienne. I didn’t find either of their characters to be particularly interesting or likable. Diving into their story revealed that their both saddled with baggage from strained relationships with their parents. That dysfunction made them seem perfect for each other. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a warm and fuzzy match. I’m generally turned off by stories that romanticize a woman fixing/healing a damaged man. On a brighter note, I enjoyed catching up with the other residents of Mahogany Heights.
After reading the first book in this series, I had little interest in a book about Carter and Vivienne. I didn’t find either of their characters to be particularly interesting or likable. Diving into their story revealed that their both saddled with baggage from strained relationships with their parents. That dysfunction made them seem perfect for each other. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a warm and fuzzy match. I’m generally turned off by stories that romanticize a woman fixing/healing a damaged man. On a brighter note, I enjoyed catching up with the other residents of Mahogany Heights.
minareadss's review against another edition
5.0
“I feel some really beautiful things for you.”
God I loved them so much and I'm happy it worked out for them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
God I loved them so much and I'm happy it worked out for them. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
rissa_reads33's review against another edition
3.0
2.8 Stars
This story dragged for me. I didn't understand Carter's determination to just remain friends with Vivian in the beginning. Honestly, the behavior of the characters in general wasn't it for me (especially Carter) and by the time we got some insight behind certain behaviors, I was over it.
This story dragged for me. I didn't understand Carter's determination to just remain friends with Vivian in the beginning. Honestly, the behavior of the characters in general wasn't it for me (especially Carter) and by the time we got some insight behind certain behaviors, I was over it.
mitzybitzyspider's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Death of parent
fictionmajorette's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.0
https://fictionmajorette.blogspot.com/2021/05/romance-wrap-up-41621-43021.html
I really liked Carter and Viv together, they are pretty similar outgoing and ambitious people. They really seemed to support each other in their professional lives and were cheerleaders for each other. I loved their friendship and especially loved how easy they managed to just click and work together pretty much from the beginning. There were a few time jumps throughout the book, usually just a week or two, but it happened frequently enough that it made the pacing feel a bit choppy. While I do appreciate how the main conflict revolved around Carter's feelings and anxieties around labeling the relationship, I would have expected those to come up in smaller ways earlier in their relationship. Like maybe a stranger making a comment about how they're a cute couple and Carter correcting that person a little too strongly that they aren't in a relationship or something. It just felt like the emotional side of the conflict came a bit out of the blue for me.
I really liked Carter and Viv together, they are pretty similar outgoing and ambitious people. They really seemed to support each other in their professional lives and were cheerleaders for each other. I loved their friendship and especially loved how easy they managed to just click and work together pretty much from the beginning. There were a few time jumps throughout the book, usually just a week or two, but it happened frequently enough that it made the pacing feel a bit choppy. While I do appreciate how the main conflict revolved around Carter's feelings and anxieties around labeling the relationship, I would have expected those to come up in smaller ways earlier in their relationship. Like maybe a stranger making a comment about how they're a cute couple and Carter correcting that person a little too strongly that they aren't in a relationship or something. It just felt like the emotional side of the conflict came a bit out of the blue for me.
now_booking's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars.
Book 2 in this author’s Serendipitous series, similarly to Book1, made me feel incredibly seen but also incredibly called out. This time, it was the hero, Carter, who I strongly related to and how a fear of failure and of being hurt can make you stagnate and not pursue things that could be amazing for you.
The premise of this is that barber, Carter, has had a crush on French chocolatier, Vivienne, for over a year but couldn’t act on it because she was in a relationship. When her relationship breaks down, he steps in to offer comfort and the formerly latent sparks fly. But when you’re not sure of what you want and you’re too scared to move forward, everything falls apart.
I liked this book a lot. I love the emotional and psychological depth of these books so far. Trigger warnings for abandonment, depression and difficult family relationships.
Book 2 in this author’s Serendipitous series, similarly to Book1, made me feel incredibly seen but also incredibly called out. This time, it was the hero, Carter, who I strongly related to and how a fear of failure and of being hurt can make you stagnate and not pursue things that could be amazing for you.
The premise of this is that barber, Carter, has had a crush on French chocolatier, Vivienne, for over a year but couldn’t act on it because she was in a relationship. When her relationship breaks down, he steps in to offer comfort and the formerly latent sparks fly. But when you’re not sure of what you want and you’re too scared to move forward, everything falls apart.
I liked this book a lot. I love the emotional and psychological depth of these books so far. Trigger warnings for abandonment, depression and difficult family relationships.
heyleigh05's review against another edition
5.0
This is the one!
I’ve read a handful of CCJ books now and this one by far my favorite. It’s just *chef’s kiss*. It has the same Right balance of spice and tenderness that I like. Vivienne? Sexy. Carter? Sexy. The smut?
I’ve read a handful of CCJ books now and this one by far my favorite. It’s just *chef’s kiss*. It has the same Right balance of spice and tenderness that I like. Vivienne? Sexy. Carter? Sexy. The smut?
harmony's review against another edition
3.0
Although this wasn't my favorite of Jones' books, it was still a decent read. Neither character is interested in a relationship, but they also can't deny the chemistry between them. When Vivienne can't deny her growing feelings anymore, Carter's fear of intimacy makes him bolt. The lack of emotional maturity in both of them put me off a little bit, but the writing was solid. I kind of hated the gross little brother though.
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