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turquoiseavenue's review against another edition
4.0
Emma St. Clair has done it again! As one of my favorite clean, romantic comedy authors, she never fails to deliver a great romance that leaves me grinning from ear to ear! I was delighted to return to small-town Sheetcake, TX to dive into Val and Chevy’s story. With fantastic characters, laugh-out-loud moments and an awesome friends-to-lovers / best friend’s brother/sister’s best friend trope mix, this was a fun, flirty read!
For those who have read the previous books in the series, this third book focuses on the romance of Valentina and Chevy, Winnie’s deputy brother. In this story, I couldn’t decide who I loved more, Val or Chevy, but then decided it didn’t matter because the two of them together were literal perfection! They’re fantastic, well-developed characters and it was so fun to have them thrown together in forced proximity and watch their secret attractions for each other spark and sizzle.
As always, St. Clair delivers more than just a sweet romantic comedy of two people falling in love. She expertly mixed in personal growth for both characters, but mostly for Chevy who works through his feelings about his dad’s destructive past choices and how they deeply affected Chevy. This added layer makes the story that much more sweet and rewarding in the end. Plus, it was great to read a book about a “normal” hero who’s an ordinary guy and not so fictionalized!
The romance is a bit of a slow-burn but there’s plenty of tension and swoon leading up, keeping me interested and invested. Of course, some of my favorite characters from the previous two books, like Pat, Lindy, Tank and James return so it was fun to see how they are doing and what they are up to.
Overall, a fun happily-ever-after read with plenty of moments to make you laugh and smile, including a sizzling, spectacular romance between an artist with a secret crush and a cinnamon roll hero deputy. As if that weren’t enough, it’s all set in the most hilarious fictional small-town! Don’t miss this one! And don’t worry, you can totally read this as a standalone, but side note: you’ll love it more if you read the series in order!
Content + Trigger Notes:
Romance: Clean, PG - detailed kissing, touches and embraces, making out. No profanity, violence. Triggers are lightly touched on - Loss of parent to cancer (past), parental abandonment/affair (past), mention of pregnancy
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advanced reader e-copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.
For those who have read the previous books in the series, this third book focuses on the romance of Valentina and Chevy, Winnie’s deputy brother. In this story, I couldn’t decide who I loved more, Val or Chevy, but then decided it didn’t matter because the two of them together were literal perfection! They’re fantastic, well-developed characters and it was so fun to have them thrown together in forced proximity and watch their secret attractions for each other spark and sizzle.
As always, St. Clair delivers more than just a sweet romantic comedy of two people falling in love. She expertly mixed in personal growth for both characters, but mostly for Chevy who works through his feelings about his dad’s destructive past choices and how they deeply affected Chevy. This added layer makes the story that much more sweet and rewarding in the end. Plus, it was great to read a book about a “normal” hero who’s an ordinary guy and not so fictionalized!
The romance is a bit of a slow-burn but there’s plenty of tension and swoon leading up, keeping me interested and invested. Of course, some of my favorite characters from the previous two books, like Pat, Lindy, Tank and James return so it was fun to see how they are doing and what they are up to.
Overall, a fun happily-ever-after read with plenty of moments to make you laugh and smile, including a sizzling, spectacular romance between an artist with a secret crush and a cinnamon roll hero deputy. As if that weren’t enough, it’s all set in the most hilarious fictional small-town! Don’t miss this one! And don’t worry, you can totally read this as a standalone, but side note: you’ll love it more if you read the series in order!
Content + Trigger Notes:
Romance: Clean, PG - detailed kissing, touches and embraces, making out. No profanity, violence. Triggers are lightly touched on - Loss of parent to cancer (past), parental abandonment/affair (past), mention of pregnancy
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advanced reader e-copy of this book from the author. All thoughts are my own and I was not required to post a positive review.
kebreads's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this story.
Content: clean - passionate kissing, innuendo
Content: clean - passionate kissing, innuendo
jacjacs's review against another edition
4.0
I love how tight knit the friendships in this book are!!
books_glorious_books_'s review against another edition
4.0
I was lucky enough to get this book as an ARC - and being the MASSIVE fan of Emma St Clair I may have squealed a little.
Emma St Clair books are sweet romcoms. You won’t fine anything “open door”, you will get all the feels from the MC’s attraction & always a happily ever after.
Emma’s books are quick reads for me, I dive right in, laugh at the banter, swoon a little & finish all glowy & happy. I know that I can open an Emma St Clair book and have my stress melt away - she’s a miracle worker y’all!
The Pocket Pair - did not disappoint! I loved Chevy - and that he seemed like a regular guy (not chiseled like a Greek god), he had a real job (wasn’t a bazillionaire - although I do love me a good angsty billionaire
Emma St Clair books are sweet romcoms. You won’t fine anything “open door”, you will get all the feels from the MC’s attraction & always a happily ever after.
Emma’s books are quick reads for me, I dive right in, laugh at the banter, swoon a little & finish all glowy & happy. I know that I can open an Emma St Clair book and have my stress melt away - she’s a miracle worker y’all!
The Pocket Pair - did not disappoint! I loved Chevy - and that he seemed like a regular guy (not chiseled like a Greek god), he had a real job (wasn’t a bazillionaire - although I do love me a good angsty billionaire
lolovesbooks3's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the parts with Val and Chevy were sweet, but the rest of it was kind of boring. The events and characters surrounding the main romance just didn’t hold my attention.
blackveilbeccy's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
I enjoyed this for the most part and liked the characters although related to the FMC a little less as she came across a little immature at times. The FMC is an artist, the MMC is a cop and it’s a friends to lovers romance in a small town with a generally cute dynamic. I also enjoyed the MMC’s backstory and felt his development was realistic. My surprise favourite character was the grumpy gallery owner with a heart of gold the FMC works for and I’d really like him to have his own book sometime. I enjoyed the will they-won’t they dynamic however the pacing of the book was off - the actual romance and ending felt rushed and packed into the last few chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Abandonment, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Cancer, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
Minor: Medical content, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse
amie_k's review against another edition
4.0
I loved every minute of Chevy & Val love story! Val has had the biggest crush on Chevy her whole life but Chevy is always been quick to friend zone Val. Although this was a slow burn it was definitely with the wait.
This is a small town best friends older brother romance that can be read alone or with the the rest of the ‘Love Stories in Sheet Cake’ (highly recommend reading the others).
Let me tell you Emma St.Clair knows how to write a book! She gives the book complexed characters that keep you coming back for more. I can’t wait until Colin’s story!
This is a small town best friends older brother romance that can be read alone or with the the rest of the ‘Love Stories in Sheet Cake’ (highly recommend reading the others).
Let me tell you Emma St.Clair knows how to write a book! She gives the book complexed characters that keep you coming back for more. I can’t wait until Colin’s story!
erinlikesreading's review against another edition
5.0
I was so excited to be able to review this new audiobook!! I hadn’t read the Pocket Pair yet, and I’ve loved everyone I’ve read from Emma St. Clair, so I jumped on it— and finished it in one day of cleaning!
Chevy and Val are the cutest little couple in a small town with lots of history, forbidden love because it’s Chevy’s sister’s bff, but they’ve always had secret feelings for one another!? Ah! They are adorably pining after one another and watching them connect was so satisfying.
Chevy and Val are the cutest little couple in a small town with lots of history, forbidden love because it’s Chevy’s sister’s bff, but they’ve always had secret feelings for one another!? Ah! They are adorably pining after one another and watching them connect was so satisfying.