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idk_indigo's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Considering my favorite part of any novel (but especially of romance novels) is character development, I was sorely disappointed in the general lack of any in this book. I feel like Ms Audrey gave us nothing, & I was left feeling very meh about her ending. The smutty scenes were also...uninteresting. He didn't lick her pussy throughout the whole entire book, but it was somehow the best sex of Audrey's life? Mmmmm, okay ms girl, go on telling yourself that...I will know the truth... I was also hella upset that Audrey ended up giving up her D R E A M of becoming a chef (which she states multiple times is the only career prospect that has ever made her happy) just to play farmer's wife for some loser who won't go down on her & ices her out while she's crying & upset for a "mistake" which was not in any way her fault!? But I'm expected to be happy for her since she gets a part-time job...talking to farmers? Respectfully, I feel sorry for her.
I cannot wait for the sequel where Audrey leaves farmer boy's ass, gets a real job (as a chef), & finds a man who will eat her out until she cries (positive).
I cannot wait for the sequel where Audrey leaves farmer boy's ass, gets a real job (as a chef), & finds a man who will eat her out until she cries (positive).
Minor: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Addiction
chelle_benedetti's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.75
Minor: Addiction
lexa's review against another edition
3.0
Loved: small town setting, all the foodie content, the Shipley family and side characters
Wasn’t for me: I didn’t feel the emotional connection just the physical/lust, storyline was a bit on the predictable side
Wasn’t for me: I didn’t feel the emotional connection just the physical/lust, storyline was a bit on the predictable side
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Animal death, Addiction, Death of parent, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Car accident and Death
threeundertwopnw's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3.0
Moderate: Death, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Sexism, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Alcohol
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I love the world that Sarina Bowen creates in these books, and the characters. I’m not sure I like the ending. They get their HEA/HFN, but at what cost to Audrey?
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Sexism, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
fictionmajorette's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
https://fictionmajorette.blogspot.com/2021/03/romance-wrap-up-21621-22821.html
This is a really good grumpy vs sunshine book which is one of my favorite tropes. I think it was really great that these two had a bit of history which helped them start off on the right foot together. It was super obvious that they had chemistry for days and I was happy they embraced it instead of trying to fight against it for most of the book. I loved Griff's family and how Audrey fit right in with them. I thought the conflict with Audrey's mom and how she grew up was really unique for a romance since most of the ones I've read usually have the hero's family be distant. I also appreciated how Griff knew about Audrey's insecurities about their relationship and he went out of his way to not only tell her how he felt, but made sure he showed everyone around them how much he cared about her. They were super cute together and I loved the slight teasing they would give each other. I do wish Audrey had a friend that we could see her talking about Griff with to get some outside perspective on her side.
This is a really good grumpy vs sunshine book which is one of my favorite tropes. I think it was really great that these two had a bit of history which helped them start off on the right foot together. It was super obvious that they had chemistry for days and I was happy they embraced it instead of trying to fight against it for most of the book. I loved Griff's family and how Audrey fit right in with them. I thought the conflict with Audrey's mom and how she grew up was really unique for a romance since most of the ones I've read usually have the hero's family be distant. I also appreciated how Griff knew about Audrey's insecurities about their relationship and he went out of his way to not only tell her how he felt, but made sure he showed everyone around them how much he cared about her. They were super cute together and I loved the slight teasing they would give each other. I do wish Audrey had a friend that we could see her talking about Griff with to get some outside perspective on her side.
Moderate: Addiction
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