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kcmanley's review against another edition
4.0
3.5⭐️
A cute end to my holiday reads (at the end of January). Tessa and Tre were fun characters and I enjoyed getting to know them more as the story went on. There were places where there were more details trying to add some depth to each of them, but it felt a little rushed or not cohesive. Even so, their journey was full of fun pit stops and meetings. Overall, I enjoyed it!
A cute end to my holiday reads (at the end of January). Tessa and Tre were fun characters and I enjoyed getting to know them more as the story went on. There were places where there were more details trying to add some depth to each of them, but it felt a little rushed or not cohesive. Even so, their journey was full of fun pit stops and meetings. Overall, I enjoyed it!
myreadsjournal's review against another edition
3.75
This was a quick, sweet and entertaining Christmas book - a great read for this holiday season! 🎄
Tessa's life is practically falling apart.
She just lost her last living relative, she had to shut down her own business, her love life is something that's better left unmentioned. And it's almost Christmas. Way to go, you jolly season. With not much to do, Tessa decides to follow psychic's advice to find her true love - who lives in Portland, by the way, - and hopefully the rest is history.
What she didn't expect was having her first class seat being taken by an Army Ranger, she didn't expect for the plane to make an emergency stop either, and she definitely didn't expect the airport closing down because of the weather AND, on top of it all, having to share the last rental car available with said Army Ranger, Tre, to reach her destination. Phew, seriously, can't life just giver her a BREAK??
Tessa and Tre's road trip was so fun to follow. These characters are so different but I love them in their own way. Tessa definitely keeps more to herself and she doesn't open up easily, where Tre has a sort of magnetic and flirtatious personality. Their banter and bickering was amusing, and I loved how with each day spent they built this special connection and got to know each other much better. I couldn't get enough of their cute moments.
I can't say I saw the twist coming, but I probably suspected what it'd be the closer I got to it, still it surprised me and I cannot say I was expecting it. 😱
Tre's family is incredible, I specially love his Mom - she's incredibly kind and genuine.
Their journey is filled with ups and downs and it's definitely a crazy one, but it's also a journey you'd say "yup, this was meant to happen". Watching them go from enemies to sorta friends to lovers was fun and sweet, and it just has a right amount of miracle sparkle there. 🥰🫶🏼
Read this book if you love:
☃️Holiday romance
☃️Forced proximity
☃️Grumpy x Grumpier
☃️Roadtrip
☃️Slow burn
☃️Opposites attract
☃️Dual POV
Thank you Valentine PR and Piper Rayne for the ARC of this book! 💗
Tessa's life is practically falling apart.
She just lost her last living relative, she had to shut down her own business, her love life is something that's better left unmentioned. And it's almost Christmas. Way to go, you jolly season. With not much to do, Tessa decides to follow psychic's advice to find her true love - who lives in Portland, by the way, - and hopefully the rest is history.
What she didn't expect was having her first class seat being taken by an Army Ranger, she didn't expect for the plane to make an emergency stop either, and she definitely didn't expect the airport closing down because of the weather AND, on top of it all, having to share the last rental car available with said Army Ranger, Tre, to reach her destination. Phew, seriously, can't life just giver her a BREAK??
Tessa and Tre's road trip was so fun to follow. These characters are so different but I love them in their own way. Tessa definitely keeps more to herself and she doesn't open up easily, where Tre has a sort of magnetic and flirtatious personality. Their banter and bickering was amusing, and I loved how with each day spent they built this special connection and got to know each other much better. I couldn't get enough of their cute moments.
I can't say I saw the twist coming, but I probably suspected what it'd be the closer I got to it, still it surprised me and I cannot say I was expecting it. 😱
Tre's family is incredible, I specially love his Mom - she's incredibly kind and genuine.
Their journey is filled with ups and downs and it's definitely a crazy one, but it's also a journey you'd say "yup, this was meant to happen". Watching them go from enemies to sorta friends to lovers was fun and sweet, and it just has a right amount of miracle sparkle there. 🥰🫶🏼
Read this book if you love:
☃️Holiday romance
☃️Forced proximity
☃️Grumpy x Grumpier
☃️Roadtrip
☃️Slow burn
☃️Opposites attract
☃️Dual POV
Thank you Valentine PR and Piper Rayne for the ARC of this book! 💗
vicky_booksandpoppies's review against another edition
4.0
Need a little Christmas cheer?
Then this is the novel for you!
Story includes:
• one bed
•travel problems
•enemies-to-lovers
• grumpy army ranger
•positive sunshine character
•cross country road trip
True rating: 4.5 ⭐️
I had such a blast listening to this book that I’m seriously considering getting a physical copy just so I can have it. The narrators did an amazing job portraying the characters, and the duel pov’s made the story even more wholesome.
Then this is the novel for you!
Story includes:
• one bed
•travel problems
•enemies-to-lovers
• grumpy army ranger
•positive sunshine character
•cross country road trip
True rating: 4.5 ⭐️
I had such a blast listening to this book that I’m seriously considering getting a physical copy just so I can have it. The narrators did an amazing job portraying the characters, and the duel pov’s made the story even more wholesome.
christinaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I need Claus and Effect to be made into a Christmas movie! This book had everything I could ask for in a holiday story. Adorable, relatable characters who get off on the wrong foot but are perfectly matched for each other — but of course, they only find that out a series of mishaps and they must spend several days together on a road trip to get to their common destination. I chuckled, I laughed, and I even cried as Tre and Tessa fell in love with each other.
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review!
the_bookish_coven's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet and cute Christmas story! They had perfect banter, some steam, and a medium to slow burn romance.
readingwith_kait's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun light read - very predictable but loved it!
~ grumpy x sunshine
~ road trip vibes
~ only one bed
~ forced proximity
Two strangers just trying to get home for the holidays when their plane has to make an emergency landing - they’re forced to road trip together to make it home from NYC to Portland, Oregon. Fun holidays entertainment!
~ grumpy x sunshine
~ road trip vibes
~ only one bed
~ forced proximity
Two strangers just trying to get home for the holidays when their plane has to make an emergency landing - they’re forced to road trip together to make it home from NYC to Portland, Oregon. Fun holidays entertainment!
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Claus and Effect
By Piper Rayne
Narrated by Lee Samuels, Brooke Bloomingdale
Do you believe in psychics? Tessa didn't initially, but when life took a turn and her bakery was gone, she decided this prediction might be real. Going to see her ex-boyfriend and rekindling what was never really there might be the answer. That is until the ariport, and the storm and meeting Tre, the army ranger. Now these two are the most mismatched couple, but together they are trekking to their destinations for the holidays together. With a plot twist I didn't see coming, Piper Rayne pens a wonderful story of enemies to lovers, holiday and family. Falling in love with this couple is easy. Tessa is a little scattered, but she is trying to get her life back on track. Easy to relate to, she is a wonderful character. Tre is grumpy! Love that quality in a man, he is structured and with Tessa entering his life, it's nothing but chaos for him. These two had me from the start. Add in his incredible family and sugar cookies and I am sold. This is a great way to start the holiday season!
Lee Samuels takes on the grumpy Tre with such ease, I may think he is that personality! His gruff exterior for this man is perfect, aiding in his need to be organized and slight self confidence issue. Brooke Bloomingdale is the perky Tessa, ready to take on the adventure and seek her future. These two are perfectly cast and made this story a pleasure to hear.
#comingsoon #ALC #holidayromance #grumpyboyfriend #enemiestolovers #audioromance #piperrayne #leesamuels #brookebloomingdale #valentinepr
By Piper Rayne
Narrated by Lee Samuels, Brooke Bloomingdale
Do you believe in psychics? Tessa didn't initially, but when life took a turn and her bakery was gone, she decided this prediction might be real. Going to see her ex-boyfriend and rekindling what was never really there might be the answer. That is until the ariport, and the storm and meeting Tre, the army ranger. Now these two are the most mismatched couple, but together they are trekking to their destinations for the holidays together. With a plot twist I didn't see coming, Piper Rayne pens a wonderful story of enemies to lovers, holiday and family. Falling in love with this couple is easy. Tessa is a little scattered, but she is trying to get her life back on track. Easy to relate to, she is a wonderful character. Tre is grumpy! Love that quality in a man, he is structured and with Tessa entering his life, it's nothing but chaos for him. These two had me from the start. Add in his incredible family and sugar cookies and I am sold. This is a great way to start the holiday season!
Lee Samuels takes on the grumpy Tre with such ease, I may think he is that personality! His gruff exterior for this man is perfect, aiding in his need to be organized and slight self confidence issue. Brooke Bloomingdale is the perky Tessa, ready to take on the adventure and seek her future. These two are perfectly cast and made this story a pleasure to hear.
#comingsoon #ALC #holidayromance #grumpyboyfriend #enemiestolovers #audioromance #piperrayne #leesamuels #brookebloomingdale #valentinepr
readingwithstrangers62's review against another edition
5.0
“Cause and effect. Or maybe fate.”
I am so happy that Claus and Effect was my first holiday read of the season!
Tre and Tessa are both flying to Portland for the holidays. Army Ranger Tre to is going to reunite with his family and baker Tessa is hoping to reconnect with an ex boyfriend she thinks could be the one. When the two end up stranded with only one rental car available they decide to journey the rest of the way together.
They were such different people, Tre just wanted to drive through to Portland while Tessa wanted to take in the sights that they could. (I would be a total Tessa, I would love to see the World’s Largest Gingerbread House and Eggnog Fest)
This book had so many hilarious roadblocks that lead to a happily ever after. I loved it all!
Thank you @authorpiperrayne and @valentine_pr_ for the ARC!
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I am so happy that Claus and Effect was my first holiday read of the season!
Tre and Tessa are both flying to Portland for the holidays. Army Ranger Tre to is going to reunite with his family and baker Tessa is hoping to reconnect with an ex boyfriend she thinks could be the one. When the two end up stranded with only one rental car available they decide to journey the rest of the way together.
They were such different people, Tre just wanted to drive through to Portland while Tessa wanted to take in the sights that they could. (I would be a total Tessa, I would love to see the World’s Largest Gingerbread House and Eggnog Fest)
This book had so many hilarious roadblocks that lead to a happily ever after. I loved it all!
Thank you @authorpiperrayne and @valentine_pr_ for the ARC!
Release Date: November 14, 2023
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️