Reviews - Napkins and Other Distractions

259 reviews for:

Napkins and Other Distractions

M.A. Wardell

3.97 AVERAGE

apedorenko's review

4.5

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

catalinda04's review

3.0

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I adore M.A. Wardell’s writing. I LOVED Teacher of the Year and Mistletoe and Mishigas, but I had a hard time connecting with this book.
The story was cute and it was fun seeing the character from TOY and M&M but I just couldn’t get into this one. I might have to try reading it again some other time when I’m in a different head space.

nbdreads's review

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

Another stellar book from M.A. Wardell!
This is the third book in the teachers in love series and much anticipated. I am so happy to have received this ARC.
Vincent and Kent are a perfect match. They meet through a dating app and after an awkward first date..end up working together. Forced proximity is always a great trope!
From the get go, the spice in this book was amazing and also so different! Hello praise kink! Being a side only...at first I was not sure how to feel. But wow did we not miss anything at all, but in fact got more adventurous situations ;)
As always, the side characters are stellar. Ruth is a definite fave for me, she is hilarious.
No third act breakup, low angst and just pure sweetness.
This is a must read!!

jurgbury's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

This is a sweet story of 2 men falling in love. Kent is a principal and Vincent is a consultant at the school. Lovely story. 3rd in the teachers in love series.

lets_cry_about_books's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

carrie_e's review

4.0

lighthearted 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

This book is low angst and very sweet while delivering a satisfying level of spice. I love how Kent and Vincent are so drawn to each other even though at first glance you’d think they were completely incompatible.

This is the third book in the series and while not strictly necessary, I think reading the others first would be helpful. There’s backstory for both of our main characters in the prior books. And it makes checking in with the couples from earlier in the series all the sweeter.

I received an ARC as part of the author’s Patreon.

jacreadssometimes's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

pip_dolyn's review

5.0

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

I loved this book. MA Wardell does it again with this third book in the Teachers in Love series. We see the return of two past side characters- Vincent (from TOY) and Kent (from M&M) and watch as their relationship develops through a number of disasters and distractions. Each man has their own insecurities and self-described issues, but they each have strong support systems outside of the core relationship. The cast of characters includes past MCs from the other books in the series, so if you loved the other couples, you’ll see them again.

As can be expected from a Wardell book, the spice is absolutely spicing in this book. Seeing these characters explore their desires and discover new sides of themselves helped strengthen the relationship and the story.

This story proves that no one is beyond hope for love, but sometimes you need to wait for the right piece to click into place.
You’re never too old or too much to be loved.

fuzzywilson's review

4.0

emotional funny 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: Complicated

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