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dandi2292's review against another edition
5.0
Aw! What a fun read! Full of love, sexy scenes, and mostly fun love. Ryland and Trixie are a refreshing read! Sure, we've all read second chance romances, but not one this light. I loved the fact they still loved each other but there was no drama, or bottled up anger from either character. From Trix's pap to fishing adventures with Ryland, this book is total swoon worthy goodness! I give it a full five sweet tea with peach moonshine stars (something I REALLY have to try)! You do not want to miss out on this book! Perfect for sitting on the beach and losing yourself in a light-hearted read!
ccerone's review against another edition
5.0
What a sweet story!! Gotta love a good second chance romance.
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fabulous start to this series
smbmar's review against another edition
5.0
I am in love with Juliette Poe's debut book. (Alright, let's be honest, I've been a huge fan of Sawyer's books for years!) I found this book sweet and refreshing with the same sassy characters and steamy romances I've come to know and love from Bennett's, I mean Poe's, books. It's a nice change of pace. I look forward to reading more books from Poe.
Note, I did receive an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Note, I did receive an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Ain't he Precious is the first book from Juliette Poe, alter ego of the ridiculously talented Sawyer Bennett. I've read all of Sawyer's books, so of course I'm going to read Juliette's. Ain't he Precious is a sweet, small town romance with a little bit of heat and a whole lotta heart. I especially loved this story being a Yankee myself. Ryland and Trixie were in a relationship in college. They were in love and thought they had a future together, but Trixie decided to move back home to North Carolina. Eleven years later and she's practicing law in her home town and needs help on a case. She needs Ryland's help. He drops everything to help the girl who got away. After only a few minutes together, their chemistry is still there. Will Ryland be able to walk away this time? Does Trixie realize she made a mistake by walking away from the love of her life? I loved this story! I love small town romance and second chance romances! Ryland is smart, sexy and such a Yankee, bless his heart. Trixie is sexy, funny and loyal. I'm already in love with the secondary characters and can't wait for more in this series!
It's the North versus the South all over again.
"I'm afraid if I kiss you, I won't stop."
It's the North versus the South all over again.
"I'm afraid if I kiss you, I won't stop."
curlymunroe's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 out of 5 stars
What more can I say about this, other than it was fun fast read. Sawyer Bennett delivers a sticky sweet story, about second chance love, using pen name Juliett Poe. This short book/novella has a lot jammed into it for a mere 81 pages.
The storry covers all the sweet spots that a typical romance novella has. An independent smart female lead. Matched by an equally handsome, male lead. The story touches on loneliness, lost opportunity, renewed hope, a sexually charged, awkward reunion of sorts, and their amazing chemistry, and finally that HEA we all want in a book. I liked that the main characters were older, and wiser. Nice for a change, instead of them being in their early 20’s. It would have been interesting to see a little bit more character development, and perhaps a little more depth. I found myself, like others, wishing for a little bit more….I don’t know..more. If you want just cute as hell second chance love story, this book is for you.
As far as the Sawyer Bennett of it all…..If you have read enough Sawyer Bennett, she has a certain feel with the flow of her words. It’s there with Ain’t He Precious, but it’s not. It’s very PG-13. There is nothing wrong with that. I think I would’ve had a different take away from this book, if I hadn’t known it was Sawyer writing it. That being said, I am looking forward to see what happens with the next installment of the Sex and Sweet Tea series.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
What more can I say about this, other than it was fun fast read. Sawyer Bennett delivers a sticky sweet story, about second chance love, using pen name Juliett Poe. This short book/novella has a lot jammed into it for a mere 81 pages.
The storry covers all the sweet spots that a typical romance novella has. An independent smart female lead. Matched by an equally handsome, male lead. The story touches on loneliness, lost opportunity, renewed hope, a sexually charged, awkward reunion of sorts, and their amazing chemistry, and finally that HEA we all want in a book. I liked that the main characters were older, and wiser. Nice for a change, instead of them being in their early 20’s. It would have been interesting to see a little bit more character development, and perhaps a little more depth. I found myself, like others, wishing for a little bit more….I don’t know..more. If you want just cute as hell second chance love story, this book is for you.
As far as the Sawyer Bennett of it all…..If you have read enough Sawyer Bennett, she has a certain feel with the flow of her words. It’s there with Ain’t He Precious, but it’s not. It’s very PG-13. There is nothing wrong with that. I think I would’ve had a different take away from this book, if I hadn’t known it was Sawyer writing it. That being said, I am looking forward to see what happens with the next installment of the Sex and Sweet Tea series.
An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
alisonbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very enjoyable read. I loved Trixie and the town of Whynot. I also fell for Ryland and their history. This was a quick read but non the less excellent. You will enjoy this book very much!
dragonflyreads's review
4.0
3.5 stars
Ain't He Precious? was a sweet and fun read from the ever present mind of Sawyer Bennett writing as Juliette Poe. I kind of wish though, that Sawyer's name wasn't mentioned and we didn't know who the pen name Juliette Poe belonged to. It kind of made me keep going back and expecting a Sawyer-style book which this wasn't.
Ryland and Trixie are former college lovers that reconnect eleven years later after Trixie needs assistance with a lawsuit she's heading. Since we know Sawyer is a former lawyer, I enjoyed reading legitimate legal knowledge in that aspect.
Trixie is in love with her family and her town and I really loved the small-town feel of the book. It was fun and heart warming. Ryland's love for Trixie is present and he doesn't want to end his time with her without knowing they're going to be together.
Ain't He Precious? was a really sweet and fun read, and I look forward to more in this series. I'm thinking they're going to be about Trixie's siblings in Whynot, NC and it will be a fun ride.
Ain't He Precious? was a sweet and fun read from the ever present mind of Sawyer Bennett writing as Juliette Poe. I kind of wish though, that Sawyer's name wasn't mentioned and we didn't know who the pen name Juliette Poe belonged to. It kind of made me keep going back and expecting a Sawyer-style book which this wasn't.
Ryland and Trixie are former college lovers that reconnect eleven years later after Trixie needs assistance with a lawsuit she's heading. Since we know Sawyer is a former lawyer, I enjoyed reading legitimate legal knowledge in that aspect.
Trixie is in love with her family and her town and I really loved the small-town feel of the book. It was fun and heart warming. Ryland's love for Trixie is present and he doesn't want to end his time with her without knowing they're going to be together.
Ain't He Precious? was a really sweet and fun read, and I look forward to more in this series. I'm thinking they're going to be about Trixie's siblings in Whynot, NC and it will be a fun ride.
saschadarlington's review
4.0
4 1/2 stars.
I am a huge fan of well-done conversational writing. It’s a style, when done right, guides you through an entire novel before you know it. Ain’t He Precious? by Juliette Poe is just that kind of book.
The love story between Trixie and Ryland is charming all on its own because Trixie and Ryland have chemistry and are just so totally likeable that from the moment they’re together in a scene you are 100% rooting for them. Once you throw in the character that is the town of Whynot, North Carolina with the characters who populate Whynot you have fun.
Another thing that made me really enjoy Ain’t He Precious? is that although it was romantic and charming, it felt real. I especially loved the realization that hit Trixie and Ryland simultaneously regarding what the most important thing in their lives should be.
If you need some Southern fried charm with a healthy dose of sweet tea laced with peach moonshine, try Ain’t He Precious?–it’s like a funny sweet vacation without having to go anywhere at all.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am a huge fan of well-done conversational writing. It’s a style, when done right, guides you through an entire novel before you know it. Ain’t He Precious? by Juliette Poe is just that kind of book.
The love story between Trixie and Ryland is charming all on its own because Trixie and Ryland have chemistry and are just so totally likeable that from the moment they’re together in a scene you are 100% rooting for them. Once you throw in the character that is the town of Whynot, North Carolina with the characters who populate Whynot you have fun.
Another thing that made me really enjoy Ain’t He Precious? is that although it was romantic and charming, it felt real. I especially loved the realization that hit Trixie and Ryland simultaneously regarding what the most important thing in their lives should be.
If you need some Southern fried charm with a healthy dose of sweet tea laced with peach moonshine, try Ain’t He Precious?–it’s like a funny sweet vacation without having to go anywhere at all.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
mamabookwyrm's review
4.0
Ain’t He Precious? was just what the doctor ordered. Stressed out with the coming holiday, I needed to get away even if it was just in my mind. And that’s what I did. Juliette Poe took me on vacation to a small Southern town full of charm and personality. All that was missing was the sweet tea and fried chicken. This was the perfect second chance romance—sweet, sexy and funny without a whole lot of drama. I’m in love.
Trixie Mancinkus is sweet, sassy and Southern as they come. She’s content to tackle the legal problems in her hometown. It’s not until she needs the help of an old classmate that she begins to look back on the decisions she’s made to get there. Ryland Powers is successful, smart and witty. And more than willing to come to help Trixie out. The chemistry and connection between these two are intense. It was easy to see that even though eleven years had passed, they both hadn’t let go of the other. Both characters are wonderfully developed and complex. They each had strengths, weaknesses, and insecurities. The secondary characters were charming and added great depth to the story. This was definitely a case of wanting to step into a book and just stay awhile.
Poe delivered a feel good second chance romance that gives you the warm fuzzies without a whole lot of over-the-top drama. This book is definitely low on the angst scale, high on the smiles. If you like sweet love stories that’ll make you swoon, definitely one-click this one today. I cannot wait for the next one.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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Trixie Mancinkus is sweet, sassy and Southern as they come. She’s content to tackle the legal problems in her hometown. It’s not until she needs the help of an old classmate that she begins to look back on the decisions she’s made to get there. Ryland Powers is successful, smart and witty. And more than willing to come to help Trixie out. The chemistry and connection between these two are intense. It was easy to see that even though eleven years had passed, they both hadn’t let go of the other. Both characters are wonderfully developed and complex. They each had strengths, weaknesses, and insecurities. The secondary characters were charming and added great depth to the story. This was definitely a case of wanting to step into a book and just stay awhile.
Poe delivered a feel good second chance romance that gives you the warm fuzzies without a whole lot of over-the-top drama. This book is definitely low on the angst scale, high on the smiles. If you like sweet love stories that’ll make you swoon, definitely one-click this one today. I cannot wait for the next one.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
For more reviews, visit