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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
This was such an adorable romance. I loved every minute of it. I have to say this book has been on my TBR for a while, ever since I heard it was grumpy/sunshine, a hero who bakes, and forced proximity. I mean ... if you know me those are boxes that I loved being ticked. So I figured I was going to like it but it was so much more adorable than I expected. And swoon-worthy scenes were just *chef’s kiss* pun intended. Ha! And speaking of the food ... did anyone else want to eat everything that Lucian made?? Anyways it was so so cute and I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Ps..if you heard about the stuff surrounding this book I will put in my two cents here and say please show this author your support. She wrote a beautiful book and it deserves all the hype and the love. I was sad to hear that another author seems to have taking quite a few things from this book and copied it. I read some of the other book and in my opinion it’s pretty obvious. And I know some people say romances have the same troupes and although that is true ... there is a difference in troupes being similar and being exactly the same. This is the first time in reading a book where I felt like I was reading the same book. And I read a tone of books and the romance genre is one of my favorites. So lastly, my point in that little rant is to say, please show your support to Kristen Callihan. This book is a gem!
Ps..if you heard about the stuff surrounding this book I will put in my two cents here and say please show this author your support. She wrote a beautiful book and it deserves all the hype and the love. I was sad to hear that another author seems to have taking quite a few things from this book and copied it. I read some of the other book and in my opinion it’s pretty obvious. And I know some people say romances have the same troupes and although that is true ... there is a difference in troupes being similar and being exactly the same. This is the first time in reading a book where I felt like I was reading the same book. And I read a tone of books and the romance genre is one of my favorites. So lastly, my point in that little rant is to say, please show your support to Kristen Callihan. This book is a gem!
Make It Sweet by Kristen Callihan
Lucian and Emma have both found themselves without the job that had defined them and needed time to lick their wounds and plan for their futures. The fact that they find themselves in the same place at the same time and attracted to one another while healing is the basis of the story. Will they find a way forward? Can they fulfill their dreams after the dream they were living changed suddenly? Will they find a new way to be successful? And, will they find a way to be happy together? The story is written well and does eventually have a HEA. Athletes have an expiration date and Lucian may have reached his. Actors can go on forever, but they do have to adapt, change, and take on new roles to learn and grow. Relationships require communication, respect and commitment and that is what this couple does well as they work toward a future together.
Did I like this book? It was okay. I didn’t really connect with Emma and Lucian as much as I would have liked to and wondered if they fell for one another because they truly cared or if proximity and broken dreams were the catalyst Their story was somewhat predictable but sweet even when steamy.
Would I read more by this author? I am not sure. It would depend on the synopsis and if it appealed at the time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
Lucian and Emma have both found themselves without the job that had defined them and needed time to lick their wounds and plan for their futures. The fact that they find themselves in the same place at the same time and attracted to one another while healing is the basis of the story. Will they find a way forward? Can they fulfill their dreams after the dream they were living changed suddenly? Will they find a new way to be successful? And, will they find a way to be happy together? The story is written well and does eventually have a HEA. Athletes have an expiration date and Lucian may have reached his. Actors can go on forever, but they do have to adapt, change, and take on new roles to learn and grow. Relationships require communication, respect and commitment and that is what this couple does well as they work toward a future together.
Did I like this book? It was okay. I didn’t really connect with Emma and Lucian as much as I would have liked to and wondered if they fell for one another because they truly cared or if proximity and broken dreams were the catalyst Their story was somewhat predictable but sweet even when steamy.
Would I read more by this author? I am not sure. It would depend on the synopsis and if it appealed at the time.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
slow-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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Loved this book!
So charming and reminds me of Emily Henry’s writing style! More people should be talking about this book. A definite favorite. Really enjoyed this! I appreciated that the hero had more back and forth with his acceptance of his injury and how that affected his career. Healing and acceptance are often not a linear process so I appreciated that the book explored that.