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jennabeebs79's review
2.0
A Haven for the Wanderer is a sweet contemporary romance set in the English countryside. The setting is idyllic and the author does a wonderful job describing the scenery so much so that the reader is able to feel the cold, smell the air, and visualize the beautiful surroundings.
It's clear that Bronte and Griffin are meant for one another but seeing as Griffin has plans to leave after the new year, the two simply form a beautiful friendship. Over time, Bronte shares her life story with Griffin but knows that Griffin is holding back. When Griffin finally shares her past with Bronte, she immediately feels supported, and loved, and is able to put the past behind her and move forward. Vulnerability looks really good on Griffin!
My only major critique is that a lot of time is spent on the supporting characters in this book, which is understandable since it's part of a trilogy but I feel that I needed more time with Griffin and Bronte. Overall this is a quick, light, easy read!
It's clear that Bronte and Griffin are meant for one another but seeing as Griffin has plans to leave after the new year, the two simply form a beautiful friendship. Over time, Bronte shares her life story with Griffin but knows that Griffin is holding back. When Griffin finally shares her past with Bronte, she immediately feels supported, and loved, and is able to put the past behind her and move forward. Vulnerability looks really good on Griffin!
My only major critique is that a lot of time is spent on the supporting characters in this book, which is understandable since it's part of a trilogy but I feel that I needed more time with Griffin and Bronte. Overall this is a quick, light, easy read!
lildark1's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes for the copy.
I want to live in this little town. It’s very much a safe gayven and has been filled with a such a colorful cast of characters to almost feel fantastical if it weren’t so perfect. I loved seeing everyone interact and work to make their community someplace someone would want to come visit or live.
This includes Bronte de Lacey, the eldest of a Baroness who has come to Rosebrook to follow her dream of being an animal rehabilitator. She feels like she’s in a dream when she’s given free reign to design the new center, and feels an all together different kind of fantasy when she meets resident Griffin Harris. While their first meeting is rough they hit it off quickly, drawn to one another as they both work to catch some poachers that are harming animals in the nearby woodlands. They are also struggling with the fact that Griffin has made it no secret she is leaving soon, though she keeps close to the chest her reasons why for her sudden need to depart.
Watching these two interact and the push and pull as Bronte deals with her own fears brought on by an overbearing, greedy mother and Griffin struggles with recent revelations of her family, had me constantly turning the page to see what would happen and when they would finally give in.
And give in they did, there is just enough spice to warm up this holiday read without going full into erotica.
My only complaint is there are some places that feel rushed, particularly the end. I would have liked to see more of the resolutions to things, such as the poachers and Bronte’s worry of her mother learning about her relationship with Griffen, on page then mentioned it was taken care of off screen. But overall this was a really good sweet read and I want to read the others in the series. I love Frame’s works and this was no different.
I want to live in this little town. It’s very much a safe gayven and has been filled with a such a colorful cast of characters to almost feel fantastical if it weren’t so perfect. I loved seeing everyone interact and work to make their community someplace someone would want to come visit or live.
This includes Bronte de Lacey, the eldest of a Baroness who has come to Rosebrook to follow her dream of being an animal rehabilitator. She feels like she’s in a dream when she’s given free reign to design the new center, and feels an all together different kind of fantasy when she meets resident Griffin Harris. While their first meeting is rough they hit it off quickly, drawn to one another as they both work to catch some poachers that are harming animals in the nearby woodlands. They are also struggling with the fact that Griffin has made it no secret she is leaving soon, though she keeps close to the chest her reasons why for her sudden need to depart.
Watching these two interact and the push and pull as Bronte deals with her own fears brought on by an overbearing, greedy mother and Griffin struggles with recent revelations of her family, had me constantly turning the page to see what would happen and when they would finally give in.
And give in they did, there is just enough spice to warm up this holiday read without going full into erotica.
My only complaint is there are some places that feel rushed, particularly the end. I would have liked to see more of the resolutions to things, such as the poachers and Bronte’s worry of her mother learning about her relationship with Griffen, on page then mentioned it was taken care of off screen. But overall this was a really good sweet read and I want to read the others in the series. I love Frame’s works and this was no different.
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