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mrnnprsns's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
benej's review
4.0
My favorite so far of the series! I liked both MC and how they build their relationship, and it has a real epilogue!
chambersaurusrx's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
asteroula_t's review against another edition
5.0
I read the 2nd book in the series literally 3 days ago and I loved it. I moved on to this one and I really loved it.
I'm telling you these Aster Vallians are magic. The characters are awesome and their love stories are lovely.
Finnegan and Declan are amazing together. You really feel that their chemistry is unique and trust me is definitely the writing that makes this happening.
I'm telling you these Aster Vallians are magic. The characters are awesome and their love stories are lovely.
Finnegan and Declan are amazing together. You really feel that their chemistry is unique and trust me is definitely the writing that makes this happening.
alicia1566's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this addition of the Aster Valley series. The Sheriff happycock and Fin have a lovely, sexy, romantic story that doesn't have much conflict and is enjoyable from start to finish. I would have liked to see a little something more resolve with fins mom but overall a great book. Solid 4-4.5 stars.
haletostilinski1's review against another edition
5.0
⭐︎4.5 stars!⭐︎
Loved this third installment. Finn and Declan, I have to say, are my favorite couple to date in this series. They just clicked from day one and had that perfect chemistry together.
Finn was much more than what Declan had judged him to be, and Declan was caring, protective and loving toward Finn the person, not Finn the movie star, the first person to be that for Finn...maybe ever in his life.
Finn is in Aster Valley for the shooting of an action movie. He's a former child star as he was the star of a popular sitcom when he was a kid. But in his heart of hearts, he doesn't really want to be a big blockbuster, famous actor. But he group up with a "stage mom" who got him into commercials as a baby and had him in the acting industry before he could even think for himself. Acting is all he knows.
But while Finn has an appreciated for acting, movies, tv shows, plays, etc - especially Shakespeare - he doesn't really like or want to be in the spotlight himself. But he just has to admit that to himself first.
Declan, who might be on of the first to truly see the real Finn, sees it, and helps Finn come to realize his true desire to not actually be doing what he's doing.
And as the director and other people in charge of the movie, and even his mother and agent, continually not take his safety seriously, and put his life at risk, Finn gets closer and closer to snapping and just being done with it all.
I just loved these two together. One wouldn't think they'd work, but they did. The sex scenes were on point, which they hadn't always been in the previous two (no fade to black their first time, yay!).
My only small gripe, really, is that the ending could have been wrapped up a little better.
This big climax happens, and it's all dramatic and tense, and then everything works out and Declan and Finn are with each other, and after all the events and them getting together and seeing the other is okay, etc etc, it just kinda ends after that. I wish there had just been a little more. These endings that barely have time to breathe just always feel so abrupt and leave me wanting.
At the very least, thankfully unlike the other two books, the epilogue was about these two, so that was wonderful.
Butttt I would have just liked to see the parts where they get a little more settled together instead of hear about it. It just made it feel a little bit like I was reading this really wonderful story with a great central romance and then we get cut off, a little bit. That's what abrupt endings feel like to me, anyway.
Just a stronger ending would have been nice, in my opinion.
Otherwise this was amazing and I loved it and it was one of the strongest, if not the strongest installment in this series so far.
Definitely highly recommend and give this two big thumbs up!
Loved this third installment. Finn and Declan, I have to say, are my favorite couple to date in this series. They just clicked from day one and had that perfect chemistry together.
Finn was much more than what Declan had judged him to be, and Declan was caring, protective and loving toward Finn the person, not Finn the movie star, the first person to be that for Finn...maybe ever in his life.
Finn is in Aster Valley for the shooting of an action movie. He's a former child star as he was the star of a popular sitcom when he was a kid. But in his heart of hearts, he doesn't really want to be a big blockbuster, famous actor. But he group up with a "stage mom" who got him into commercials as a baby and had him in the acting industry before he could even think for himself. Acting is all he knows.
But while Finn has an appreciated for acting, movies, tv shows, plays, etc - especially Shakespeare - he doesn't really like or want to be in the spotlight himself. But he just has to admit that to himself first.
Declan, who might be on of the first to truly see the real Finn, sees it, and helps Finn come to realize his true desire to not actually be doing what he's doing.
And as the director and other people in charge of the movie, and even his mother and agent, continually not take his safety seriously, and put his life at risk, Finn gets closer and closer to snapping and just being done with it all.
I just loved these two together. One wouldn't think they'd work, but they did. The sex scenes were on point, which they hadn't always been in the previous two (no fade to black their first time, yay!).
My only small gripe, really, is that the ending could have been wrapped up a little better.
This big climax happens, and it's all dramatic and tense, and then everything works out and Declan and Finn are with each other, and after all the events and them getting together and seeing the other is okay, etc etc, it just kinda ends after that. I wish there had just been a little more. These endings that barely have time to breathe just always feel so abrupt and leave me wanting.
At the very least, thankfully unlike the other two books, the epilogue was about these two, so that was wonderful.
Butttt I would have just liked to see the parts where they get a little more settled together instead of hear about it. It just made it feel a little bit like I was reading this really wonderful story with a great central romance and then we get cut off, a little bit. That's what abrupt endings feel like to me, anyway.
Just a stronger ending would have been nice, in my opinion.
Otherwise this was amazing and I loved it and it was one of the strongest, if not the strongest installment in this series so far.
Definitely highly recommend and give this two big thumbs up!
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this one way more than I thought I would. Movie star/celebrity romances aren't really my thing but Finn gets to be an exception. The dynamic between him and Declan was interesting--sometimes balanced, sometimes Finn showed his age--but I like the way they ultimately chose to trust each other. I'm not going to lie, the hard bits were kind of glossed over at the end, but I get the why as both a reader and a writer.
re-read: love love love this book but MAN! am I ready for Julian's book. *bounces excitedly*
re-read: love love love this book but MAN! am I ready for Julian's book. *bounces excitedly*
dreamofhorses24's review against another edition
4.0
It was lovely to be back in Astor Valley once again. This little town has really grown on me over the course of the last two books. There were definitely some unexpected things in this book! Sheriff Declan Stone finds himself thrown for a loop when he gets to know actor Finn Heller. I loved the way characters from previous books continued to show up in this book and we get to see a little more of their stories. I also really enjoyed the super hot sexy times. I love the way Lucy's characters develop throughout her books and it was great to see Finn really blossom into his true self. I can't wait to see what comes next for the people of Astor Valley.
jacqueleenthereadingqueen's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the 3rd book in the Aster Valley series. Declan and Finn may have started off rocky, but once they got together they were really sweet. Finn most definitely isn't who he appears to be. The man behind the actor is more of a homebody and is quite sensitive personality wise. I think he cried on three separate occasions in the book. He just had such a soft heart which was perfect for someone like Declan. He is a caretaker, I mean the man is literally a sheriff. Though no one can take away Truman as my favorite MC of the series, this book was enjoyable as well. I look forward to the next book after the little crumb we got at the end of this one!