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kzimm2024's review
3.0
Not sure why this book is so highly rated? It was cute but ok and predictable. What was meant to be surprising didn’t really surprise me since it felt like chunks of this book were missing. The first few chapters didn’t have their details lined up smoothly so it felt disjointed.
I didn’t click with Juniper at all.
I liked “Mr. Safety”- Carter - but the quirky banter stopped once he wanted her to like him and not think he was weird or irritating. So he wasn’t able to be himself - I don’t like that. Maybe he was able to be himself later but she had no problem teasing him about stuff when she had her own issues. Her whole family- not there for her for years but now here for her and being perfect supports? Not realistic.
Don’t get me started on how unrealistic it was for Carter to just shut down his business and move for Juniper- there needed to be some discussion about future plans and she should have had to sacrifice something. I don’t feel like they were an even couple I guess!
I didn’t click with Juniper at all.
I liked “Mr. Safety”- Carter - but the quirky banter stopped once he wanted her to like him and not think he was weird or irritating. So he wasn’t able to be himself - I don’t like that. Maybe he was able to be himself later but she had no problem teasing him about stuff when she had her own issues. Her whole family- not there for her for years but now here for her and being perfect supports? Not realistic.
Don’t get me started on how unrealistic it was for Carter to just shut down his business and move for Juniper- there needed to be some discussion about future plans and she should have had to sacrifice something. I don’t feel like they were an even couple I guess!
lauriereadsrom1's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Pet shop owner Juniper Carlisle is putting together an animal talent show to be held before the first game of the season at Solano Creek's new minor league baseball complex. She's counting on her best friend Iris to be her assistant, but when Iris is forced to back out, security expert Carter Callihan reluctantly steps in. Los Angeles-based Carter is in Solano Creek to help with security for the new ballpark as well as to visit his grandfather and older brother Trey, Iris's fiance. His cautious approach to life couldn't possibly be more different from Juni's quirky, fun-loving personality, but secretly, he can't help being fascinated by her. Spending time with Juni and his family helps uptight Carter relax, and the less he focuses on what could go wrong, the more he realizes what has been missing in his life - namely, Juni. After their rocky beginning, can he convince her to give him a chance?
This story was completely adorable and I enjoyed it tremendously. Juni and Carter's banter was hilarious and despite their differences, they made a super cute couple. They each had some family baggage to work through, though the focus was mainly on Juni's issues with her circus performer parents. They were apparently pretty self-absorbed and I completely understood why she felt they'd overlooked her all her life, but I appreciated that not everything was as it seemed with them. What I most loved about the book, however, was Carter's incredibly creative, funny, and sweet grand gesture near the end. It was totally out of left field, but perfect nonetheless.
I highly recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans and can't wait to get my hands on the next book of the series.
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
This story was completely adorable and I enjoyed it tremendously. Juni and Carter's banter was hilarious and despite their differences, they made a super cute couple. They each had some family baggage to work through, though the focus was mainly on Juni's issues with her circus performer parents. They were apparently pretty self-absorbed and I completely understood why she felt they'd overlooked her all her life, but I appreciated that not everything was as it seemed with them. What I most loved about the book, however, was Carter's incredibly creative, funny, and sweet grand gesture near the end. It was totally out of left field, but perfect nonetheless.
I highly recommend this book for all romantic comedy fans and can't wait to get my hands on the next book of the series.
*Review copy provided by the authors. All opinions expressed are my own.
reading_no_shelf_control's review
5.0
As an animal person, I am not sure there was a way I would not like this book! Juniper is a mess, but cares so much! Carter is a mess and worries too much. This is a sweet story about them learning to live for themselves. It is fast paced, hilarious, sweet, and has loads of animals! There are cringy moments, but they are supposed to be there and it works so well!
I really enjoyed how it shows that love and insecurities are both part of life and everyone handles and shows them differently!
I really enjoyed how it shows that love and insecurities are both part of life and everyone handles and shows them differently!
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