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jigsawgirl's review
2.0
I found myself being much more interested in Caleb and Megan's story.
Sara was a little too much of a wimp for me. There were so many unpleasant or wimpy people in this book. Harrison's mother, who was just nasty with her behavior. I also found it surprising that she had no empathy for Sara just because their experiences were similar. Harrison has a wimpy father who disagreed with his wife and her behavior, yet supported what she did. Sara's, oh so nasty and vindictive ex-husband, was the straw that broke the camel's back. I would have appreciated s more detailed explanation as to why he turned up all of the sudden. Also, what happened with Devin?
There seemed to be so much detail left out, but Harrison and Sara still ended up with their HEA.
I voluntarily and reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy.
Sara was a little too much of a wimp for me. There were so many unpleasant or wimpy people in this book. Harrison's mother, who was just nasty with her behavior. I also found it surprising that she had no empathy for Sara just because their experiences were similar. Harrison has a wimpy father who disagreed with his wife and her behavior, yet supported what she did. Sara's, oh so nasty and vindictive ex-husband, was the straw that broke the camel's back. I would have appreciated s more detailed explanation as to why he turned up all of the sudden. Also, what happened with Devin?
There seemed to be so much detail left out, but Harrison and Sara still ended up with their HEA.
I voluntarily and reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy.
mlcreads's review
4.0
A sweet love story with cliched storyline. Girl from wrong side of tracks falls for rich guy. I liked the relationship between Sara and Harrison, and appreciated the inclusion of young James. Harrison's mother is manipulative and I don't understand why she is so against Sara when she, herself, comes from a humble background. Of course true love wins in the end and they get a happy ever after.
scvallese1's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty good book. I liked the plot a lot, especially the single mother aspect. I wasn't crazy about Sara, though- she was very wishy-washy, and while I understood her concerns, the vacillating got old pretty quickly. Things progressed a little a little faster than I preferred, as well. I did like Harrison, and I especially liked his dad. His mother, though.... ugh! And I wish there had been some closure to that relationship by the end of the story. Perhaps in one of the next standalones in this series there will be.
I'm glad I read this, but I'm also glad it was free. I will definitely consider reading additional books by this author.
I'm glad I read this, but I'm also glad it was free. I will definitely consider reading additional books by this author.
matildai's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kecronin425's review against another edition
3.0
Book #14: In my opinion, I’d give this a 3.5/5 ⭐️ Did it’s job - slightly predictable, but it’s a nice and fluffy quick read that sometimes you just need. It’s very evident that the characters are connected within the series - the Thornton’s @iris_morland
Doctor and patient’s Mom meet, but come from very different worlds and having grown up in the same town, they had never interacted. Rumors were spread and Mom doesn’t like Sara - but their love override the reputation issues
Doctor and patient’s Mom meet, but come from very different worlds and having grown up in the same town, they had never interacted. Rumors were spread and Mom doesn’t like Sara - but their love override the reputation issues
elenajohansen's review against another edition
1.0
This is based on a wrong-side-of-the-tracks/rich dichotomy, and sadly, the story doesn't try to do anything original or interesting with it. There's lots of hemming and hawing about the situation by Sara, the heroine, who is a spineless wimp one second and a sex kitten the next--she's massively inconsistent.
Harrison, the hero, isn't so bad, downright charming at times, but he falls head over heels for Sara remarkably fast and isn't at all shy about saying so, to her, to everyone. In some ways, that's refreshing--even romance heroes aren't always so open about their feelings, or demonstrative, let alone men in the real world--but because the other characters feel so flimsy, what should be depth for his character just seems unrealistic, out of place. Which is too bad, because he's definitely the most likable thing about the book.
I also didn't care for how much time was devoted to setting up future pairings for the series--Caleb and Megan got so much screen time, and they threw off such antagonistic sparks, sometimes I would have rather been reading their story instead of Sara's, which isn't a strong marketing tactic. If I'm more intrigued by the possibility of a future romance than the one I'm actually reading...
Harrison, the hero, isn't so bad, downright charming at times, but he falls head over heels for Sara remarkably fast and isn't at all shy about saying so, to her, to everyone. In some ways, that's refreshing--even romance heroes aren't always so open about their feelings, or demonstrative, let alone men in the real world--but because the other characters feel so flimsy, what should be depth for his character just seems unrealistic, out of place. Which is too bad, because he's definitely the most likable thing about the book.
I also didn't care for how much time was devoted to setting up future pairings for the series--Caleb and Megan got so much screen time, and they threw off such antagonistic sparks, sometimes I would have rather been reading their story instead of Sara's, which isn't a strong marketing tactic. If I'm more intrigued by the possibility of a future romance than the one I'm actually reading...
daisymama's review against another edition
2.0
Melodramatic.
Many, many steamy scenes, and I skipped over most of them.
Potentially intense plot points (e.g. Ex-husband wants to sue for full custody) just sort of sat there throughout the book, then were sort of glossed over and easily "fixed" at the end without ever getting very intense. Meanwhile, there was annoying major drama over fairly insignificant "problems" (e.g. a man who has insulted the main character is hired to work at the school where she works - oh no! Flip out! - and he sort of asks if she's interested in him, and looks mad when she isn't - how dare he! The horror!).
Many, many steamy scenes, and I skipped over most of them.
Potentially intense plot points (e.g. Ex-husband wants to sue for full custody) just sort of sat there throughout the book, then were sort of glossed over and easily "fixed" at the end without ever getting very intense. Meanwhile, there was annoying major drama over fairly insignificant "problems" (e.g. a man who has insulted the main character is hired to work at the school where she works - oh no! Flip out! - and he sort of asks if she's interested in him, and looks mad when she isn't - how dare he! The horror!).
alexlcriddle's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this romance, but felt that the language and multiple intimate scenes were unnecessary.
raaahella's review
1.0
Not that great of a read, but it was a free borrow from the library in May. It was a bit too much detail in many scenes and predictable in love. This story could have been half as long and many of the tertiary characters were not necessary, or at least not in that much detail.
sac3098's review
4.0
The only thing I wanted more was an epilogue.... I really really needed to know what happened after.. But other than that it was a breezy read!
I'm definitely getting my hands on the next book in the series as soon as I can.
I'm definitely getting my hands on the next book in the series as soon as I can.