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mooncricketjp's review against another edition
2.0
Quick but...
Have to say I am glad this book was quick because I had to force myself to read it. I was expecting so much more because I usually like this author but I didn’t get anything I normally would from one of her books. There was no chemistry between the main characters. There wasn’t really any chemistry between any of the characters - neither friends nor family. The end was predictable. Oh, and nowhere did this feel like a small town romance.
Have to say I am glad this book was quick because I had to force myself to read it. I was expecting so much more because I usually like this author but I didn’t get anything I normally would from one of her books. There was no chemistry between the main characters. There wasn’t really any chemistry between any of the characters - neither friends nor family. The end was predictable. Oh, and nowhere did this feel like a small town romance.
melizzie's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
I would like a little warning or it to even be mentioned that pregnancy is a bigger topic in a book so I can avoid it because I am just not interested in it being a main topic in a romance book.
Because in this book it is not just an accidental pregnancy one did not want to spoiler.
Because in this book it is not just an accidental pregnancy one did not want to spoiler.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
taylor_mackenzie's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
it was good & i enjoyed it!!
kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
I knew just looking at the beautiful cover of this delightful story that this story would feel different than other Willow books- we have brightness, light, joy staring back at us instead of the darker, mysterious, brooding tone her beautiful covers normal set. And it is different- Knocking Boots is a charming, sweet small town, fake-relationship gem. This a great feel good, quick read.
Our characters Charlie and Grace have crossed paths at the bar Charlie owns-and have a bit of a budding friendship. We have dual POV so we both know they are interested, but they want very different things out of relationships, but he’s not at all interested in the serious type relationship she desires in her life. Serendipity strikes and Charlie is in need of a date for his sister’s wedding - all that mom pressure- so the two agree to pretend to date to get his family off his back.
Grace is my kind of heroine. She’s sweet, willing to be vulnerable, patient, more understated- she’s more agreeable, less dramatic- not an all up in your face kind of girl, which I LOVE. (I love me some sassy ballbusters, but we got lots of those!) I love this kind of heroine paired with someone like Charlie, too- a swoon worthy, sexy and confident guy who underneath everything has loving and genuine heart that’s just been slightly wounded. Both have their personal baggage- and I related to Grace’s so much, I was reliving my own fears and challenges through her eyes. The flirting is adorable, the tension carefully mounts, and their chemistry sparkles. And the steam, as always with Willow, is hot hot hot.
For the most part, I appreciated that this story isn’t too complex- we have a straightforward will-they won't they without a lot of distraction or too much angst. Some of the secondary characters were actually distracting and grating, but our core couple I adored. The plot is more of a steady tempo throughout- I kept waiting for the usual dramatic explosions Willow usually sprinkles in. While we don’t know the full ins and outs of this couple, that’s okay- this book is designed to charm you, lift your heart, and give you some warm fuzzies- and it does.
(As for the re-write, I have NOT read the original, so I can’t speak to the changes other than what Willow has shared- updating the writing style to more of her current style and a twaked ending.)
Our characters Charlie and Grace have crossed paths at the bar Charlie owns-and have a bit of a budding friendship. We have dual POV so we both know they are interested, but they want very different things out of relationships, but he’s not at all interested in the serious type relationship she desires in her life. Serendipity strikes and Charlie is in need of a date for his sister’s wedding - all that mom pressure- so the two agree to pretend to date to get his family off his back.
Grace is my kind of heroine. She’s sweet, willing to be vulnerable, patient, more understated- she’s more agreeable, less dramatic- not an all up in your face kind of girl, which I LOVE. (I love me some sassy ballbusters, but we got lots of those!) I love this kind of heroine paired with someone like Charlie, too- a swoon worthy, sexy and confident guy who underneath everything has loving and genuine heart that’s just been slightly wounded. Both have their personal baggage- and I related to Grace’s so much, I was reliving my own fears and challenges through her eyes. The flirting is adorable, the tension carefully mounts, and their chemistry sparkles. And the steam, as always with Willow, is hot hot hot.
For the most part, I appreciated that this story isn’t too complex- we have a straightforward will-they won't they without a lot of distraction or too much angst. Some of the secondary characters were actually distracting and grating, but our core couple I adored. The plot is more of a steady tempo throughout- I kept waiting for the usual dramatic explosions Willow usually sprinkles in. While we don’t know the full ins and outs of this couple, that’s okay- this book is designed to charm you, lift your heart, and give you some warm fuzzies- and it does.
(As for the re-write, I have NOT read the original, so I can’t speak to the changes other than what Willow has shared- updating the writing style to more of her current style and a twaked ending.)
cameron_sage's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
vadams17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0