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mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyable
This was such a sweet story of three college friends who come back together to help a failing farm. These three guys! Gah!! Jeb is such a cinnamon roll, Embry is a grumpy alpha, and Adam is the twink who can control the world with a spreadsheet. Light angst, nothing too heavy, some good steam betweem the three of them, and, of course, an HEA. And maybe we get to see what Doug gets up to next!! Yay!!
This was such a sweet story of three college friends who come back together to help a failing farm. These three guys! Gah!! Jeb is such a cinnamon roll, Embry is a grumpy alpha, and Adam is the twink who can control the world with a spreadsheet. Light angst, nothing too heavy, some good steam betweem the three of them, and, of course, an HEA. And maybe we get to see what Doug gets up to next!! Yay!!
msshelleyh's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
lezreadalot's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. This was fun and cute, but ultimately not really my cup of tea. The premise was really great, a poly romance about three college friends who come back together after a fracture to help get a struggling Christmas tree farm back on its feet. I liked the things it said about friendship dynamics, and how hard it can be to be in the middle of friends having a fight, working out the things that drove you apart. And it was friends to lovers on all three legs of the triangle. That's my fave trope! But I don't know, it just wasn't vibing with me. It very much felt like a new adult book, even though they're all in their mid to late 20s, and I just don't enjoy those kinds of vibes. It just read a lot younger than I was expecting. None of the supposedly comedic parts actually made me laugh, and the whole gimmick about Jeb being clueless about what three-way meant was just a little silly to me, and not in a good way. There were lots of cute holiday activities and traditions, but maybe because I wasn't into the plot that much, it didn't give me those Christmassy feelings I wanted. The pacing wasn't my favourite either? Writing a book between three authors seems like a fun and challenging endeavour, and kudos to them for doing it, but again, this just wasn't my speed.
annanas75's review
4.0
It is the usual cliche Christmas story. But with 3 guys and a threesome. So that brings in a bit more drama and trouble.
I did like the story and the storyline.
I did like the story and the storyline.
millevz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
mbennett2003's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jamie_w's review against another edition
4.0
So I did really enjoy this book but I did think it was a little too long and did drag at times. I’m not the biggest fan of a lot of internal dialogue that feels like it’s only there to drag out the plot, instead of offering more insight or forward movement.
I did genuinely enjoy all of the characters. I found each man to have relatable flaws but also each was endearing i their own unique ways. I also enjoyed several of the side characters. However, many felt like they might have been from other books because they were written as if we should know who they were already. I didn’t love that.
Jeb was kind of a dolt at times but he was such a hard worker and a wonderful friend. Adam was a bit pretentious but he would drop anything to help his friend. Emery was a bit of a grump but he was always willing to do what needed to be done. They all complimented each other well. I’m not sure how I felt about their big revelation talk because it felt a little convoluted. It still had an element of friendship that made it maybe to easy since Embry and Adam hasn’t spoken in 3 years.
The passion in this was very good but I wish it had been a tad more awkward just to add to the effect of Embry and Jeb never having been with a man in any way before. And I would think a 3 way would be kinda weird for anyone at first. But who knows.
I did genuinely enjoy all of the characters. I found each man to have relatable flaws but also each was endearing i their own unique ways. I also enjoyed several of the side characters. However, many felt like they might have been from other books because they were written as if we should know who they were already. I didn’t love that.
Jeb was kind of a dolt at times but he was such a hard worker and a wonderful friend. Adam was a bit pretentious but he would drop anything to help his friend. Emery was a bit of a grump but he was always willing to do what needed to be done. They all complimented each other well. I’m not sure how I felt about their big revelation talk because it felt a little convoluted. It still had an element of friendship that made it maybe to easy since Embry and Adam hasn’t spoken in 3 years.
The passion in this was very good but I wish it had been a tad more awkward just to add to the effect of Embry and Jeb never having been with a man in any way before. And I would think a 3 way would be kinda weird for anyone at first. But who knows.
indiekay's review against another edition
4.0
Holiday Romance Readathon 2023: 15
Probably won't be my most memorable read of the month, and it definitely could have been shorter, but it was sweet.
Probably won't be my most memorable read of the month, and it definitely could have been shorter, but it was sweet.