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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
lottie_j's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Terminal illness
lauriereadsrom1's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Valentina Ramirez has had a crush on her best friend Winnie's older brother, Chevy Boyd, ever since she was a teenager, but she's never pursued her feelings because she didn't want to risk losing Winnie as a friend. Besides, Chevy's always thought of Val as a little sister - or so she thinks. When her beloved Aunt Mari announces that she's moving to Costa Rica to care for a sick relative, Val realizes that it's time for her to make a change too. She decides to accept a mentorship opportunity with an artist friend of her aunt's, hoping that putting some distance between her and Chevy will allow her to move on from her crush at last. The problem is that Mari's already sold her house, including the garage apartment her niece calls home, so Val needs a temporary place to stay while she ties up a few loose ends in Sheet Cake. Learning that Val's leaving seems to spark something in Chevy, who impulsively invites her to move into his guest room. Will sharing such close quarters finally change the dynamics of Chevy and Val's relationship?
Val and Chevy's story absolutely melted my heart. In addition to overcoming Winnie's objections to their relationship, which were completely understandable, they each had individual baggage to work through before they were ready to commit to each other. I loved how patient Val was with Chevy as he struggled to work through his fears, as well as how protective he was of her in return. They could not have been more perfect for each other, and their HEA was immensely satisfying.
I highly recommend "The Pocket Pair" for all sweet/closed door contemporary romance and rom-com fans. The next book in the series can't get here soon enough for me!
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
Val and Chevy's story absolutely melted my heart. In addition to overcoming Winnie's objections to their relationship, which were completely understandable, they each had individual baggage to work through before they were ready to commit to each other. I loved how patient Val was with Chevy as he struggled to work through his fears, as well as how protective he was of her in return. They could not have been more perfect for each other, and their HEA was immensely satisfying.
I highly recommend "The Pocket Pair" for all sweet/closed door contemporary romance and rom-com fans. The next book in the series can't get here soon enough for me!
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Cancer
aplain's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Alcohol, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Blood, Abandonment, and Vomit
auntames's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The more I read them, the more I love Emma St. Clair’s books!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Abandonment, Cancer, Infidelity, and Grief
kitstercronk's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
I adored the first two books in this series, and this one is no exception. We get to see a bit of the previous characters whilst enjoying the romance between our two favourite side characters.
Emma’s books never fail to make me both laugh and swoon out loud the whole way through. This was an absolute delight to read.
Emma’s books never fail to make me both laugh and swoon out loud the whole way through. This was an absolute delight to read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
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