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laaandstuff's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, my, Melanie Harlow. You can always get me with your swoony, sexy men, but you undid me with that baby. With banter that reminds me of old black and white romantic comedies starring Hepburn and Stewart and an angry sex scene that requires a panty change afterward, this book is definitely one of my favorites. And I'm not just saying that because you wrote a good chunk of it while sitting in my office. <3
tvaddictedbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Nate is a divorce lawyer and a self-proclaimed “forever bachelor”. He doesn’t believe in love and believes marriage isn’t worth it because half of them fail.
Emme is a wedding planner and a romantic. She’s the polar opposite of Nate, and believes in happily ever after. She also tends to fall for the wrong man, and has her heart broken a lot.
Imagine Nate’s surprise when he finds out he’s a dad by literally finding his daughter on his doorstep. He has no idea what to do with a two-month old baby and has to rely on Emme to help him.
Nate was none to pleased when he discovered he was a father, but man did he handle it well. He really stepped up to the plate and learned from his mistakes. I really enjoyed reading his transformation from macho bachelor to good dad.
I enjoyed Emme’s character as well, but there were a few times I thought she “gave in” to Nate a little too quickly. I would have liked for her to stand up for herself a little more in the beginning.
Nate’s backstory was pretty heartbreaking, as was his relationship with his mother. I wish there had been more to that part of the story – it felt lacking and in need of some closure. I also wish the epilogue was more in the future, but that’s just a personal preference.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this story and I’m now going to go back and read the Frenched series that I didn’t know about, that contains Emme’s cousin and boss. I would recommend this book.
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Nate is a divorce lawyer and a self-proclaimed “forever bachelor”. He doesn’t believe in love and believes marriage isn’t worth it because half of them fail.
Emme is a wedding planner and a romantic. She’s the polar opposite of Nate, and believes in happily ever after. She also tends to fall for the wrong man, and has her heart broken a lot.
Imagine Nate’s surprise when he finds out he’s a dad by literally finding his daughter on his doorstep. He has no idea what to do with a two-month old baby and has to rely on Emme to help him.
Nate was none to pleased when he discovered he was a father, but man did he handle it well. He really stepped up to the plate and learned from his mistakes. I really enjoyed reading his transformation from macho bachelor to good dad.
I enjoyed Emme’s character as well, but there were a few times I thought she “gave in” to Nate a little too quickly. I would have liked for her to stand up for herself a little more in the beginning.
Nate’s backstory was pretty heartbreaking, as was his relationship with his mother. I wish there had been more to that part of the story – it felt lacking and in need of some closure. I also wish the epilogue was more in the future, but that’s just a personal preference.
Overall, I truly enjoyed this story and I’m now going to go back and read the Frenched series that I didn’t know about, that contains Emme’s cousin and boss. I would recommend this book.
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emhof1996's review against another edition
2.0
Overall rating: 2 stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Plot: 6/10
Ending: 6/10
Writing: 6/10
Enjoyment: 5/10
Hero: 3/10
Heroine: 5/10
Supporting Characters: 6/10
Humour: Not really
Feels: No
HEA:
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Plot: 6/10
Ending: 6/10
Writing: 6/10
Enjoyment: 5/10
Hero: 3/10
Heroine: 5/10
Supporting Characters: 6/10
Humour: Not really
Feels: No
HEA:
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Yesrebecca_readitreviewit's review against another edition
5.0
Dreams really do come true
I truly enjoyed this heartfelt story. Real love doesn't always come easy. The things life throws at us always shape our thinking but you have to take chances. This is a tale of life altering changes that you never seen coming. Of overcoming your fears. It has all the feels. I definitely recommend it.
I truly enjoyed this heartfelt story. Real love doesn't always come easy. The things life throws at us always shape our thinking but you have to take chances. This is a tale of life altering changes that you never seen coming. Of overcoming your fears. It has all the feels. I definitely recommend it.
ninjareader's review against another edition
3.0
Method: ebook
Rating: 3/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Nate
h rating: 4/5 - Emme
Drama: 3/5
Thoughts: Cute read, I did enjoy it!
bookish720's review against another edition
4.0
This book was very sweet. Even though I found myself frustrated with both characters at times. I found their friendship to be very sweet. A lot went on and I really enjoyed seeing the characters grow both together and separately. I did find myself getting emotional at this story multiple times. I think I’ve had a great first few books this year that have gotten me back on the reading wagon. This one was no exception. I enjoyed every second of it.
twounrulygirls's review against another edition
4.0
Another great one from Ms Harlow! Full review to follow
debcal96's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Nate and Emme live across the hall from one another and are opposites, casual friends. Nate is often coming to Emme's rescue when she locks herself out or sets a small fire, but it's Emme who has to rescue Nate when he gets the shock of his life. When their relationship takes a turn, Nate has to decide if he can face adversities from his past and change his outlook on commitments.
Like Melanie Harlow's other books, she has a nice touch with a light-hearted story that has emotional undertones.
Like Melanie Harlow's other books, she has a nice touch with a light-hearted story that has emotional undertones.
allietrademarked's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoy Melanie Harlow- this is only my second book by her, and its one of my favorite tropes. Friends to lovers- yes please!! I totally devoured this book from beginning to end, and I can’t wait to read more from Melanie.
Emme and Nate have lived across the hall from each other for three years and have become friends. They are definitely different from one another- as Emme is a wedding planner and believes in true love and happily ever after. While Nate is a divorce attorney and has shrugged the thought that he’d ever fall in love. Nate is always coming to her rescue, and while they have mutual attraction to one another- they can never agree on anything and they don’t want to act on anything. . Nate was always this immovable force- and his feelings were that nothing more than a friendship would happen. He was in total denial, but he definitely wanted Emme, and her feelings were crystal clear.
I really enjoy how this book had me cutting up laughing at their antics, and swooning at Nate becoming a father. It also had me pounding my kindle in frustration because I just wanted the both of them to be together. I enjoyed how the baby made Nate grow up in a way. It just made sense that this baby was meant to be in his life- to change how he feels.
Emme and Nate have lived across the hall from each other for three years and have become friends. They are definitely different from one another- as Emme is a wedding planner and believes in true love and happily ever after. While Nate is a divorce attorney and has shrugged the thought that he’d ever fall in love. Nate is always coming to her rescue, and while they have mutual attraction to one another- they can never agree on anything and they don’t want to act on anything. . Nate was always this immovable force- and his feelings were that nothing more than a friendship would happen. He was in total denial, but he definitely wanted Emme, and her feelings were crystal clear.
I really enjoy how this book had me cutting up laughing at their antics, and swooning at Nate becoming a father. It also had me pounding my kindle in frustration because I just wanted the both of them to be together. I enjoyed how the baby made Nate grow up in a way. It just made sense that this baby was meant to be in his life- to change how he feels.