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This was such a cute and fun read, I loved it. Though the main character sometimes was a little annoying, but as she said: you don't have to be perfect to be lovable.

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abbeyroad1410's review

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adventurous emotional funny 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

4.25

Despite my strong opinion that Valentine's Day is a corporate scam, I do celebrate by reading romance novels for the entire month of February. Boy, am I glad I started with this one because it has me excited for the rest of the month.
First of all, this novel is set on a ranch in Texas and features cows. This may seem like a trivial perk, but it was actually a setting that I really wanted in a romance novel and had sought out for about a year. I feel like cows just really add to the novel. I, in fact, was so excited that I took a break from reading to text Ashley about this setting.
Now to the actual substance of the novel. This book had me laughing every minute I read. Hannah's internal monologue is so relatable and sarcastic that a reader couldn't help but smile. Hannah's voice even manages to break otherwise tense or sad situations with a bit of humor that lifts the tone of a given scene. That, of course, is not to say that the book didn't have emotional moments. Both Hannah and Jack have deeply traumatic pasts (Hannah's alcoholic mother; Jack's deceased brother) that inform the characters' worldview and emphasize the theme of love as a brave choice. Jack's emotional peak, revealing what happened with his brother, had me near tears.
Of course, the novel isn't perfect. The third act felt particularly rushed, revealing a conflict that wasn't even really hinted at. In fact, this subplot seemed to simply be an excuse to show off how cool and strong Hannah is (not something I am against, but there are better ways of doing it). Additionally, the romantic rivals for both characters are comically bad people. They lack the depth and attention given to the main characters.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and it was a pleasant start to February. Besides, who doesn't love a classic romantic comedy?

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marlene27's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.5

this book was SO good i literally couldn’t put it down. i read the entire thing in one sitting. theres no spice so if thats a thing for you then this is the perfect book. but if you like books with spice, read this one anyway its worth it. i love it so much jack is so lovable and hannah is such a mood.

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downsophialane's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

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jpt007's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I was looking for fairly well written, clean, romance book and this book fit the bill.

Characters- 3/5*

They were cute! I really enjoyed the moments of depth within each of there arcs. It exceeded expectations for what us demanded in a base level romance novel and I appreciated that.

Conflict- 3.5/5*

It was really thrilling when we finally got there. But I will say that it kind of came out of nowhere. I wish there was more tension build instead of a surprise from left field.

Plot- 3/5*

It was cute had some really cute twists and turns. I think the rising action was a bit too up and down but besides that it was a good structure.

Setting- 4/5*

I saw a very clear picture in my head of what these locations looked like. The author really thrives in this category.

Theme- 2.5/5*

Healing can happen if you are honest with yourself and others. You are not ever meant to be alone. Life is about balance.

Overall Score: 3.2/5⭐️

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a lighthearted romance about a security guard and a movie star

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