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stephlv79's review
4.0
I received a free copy for my honest review.
It is a delightfully fun and easy read with cute characters and a true feel-good story. This story is a little different from other books I've read recently and I throughly enjoyed it. It is a good book overall and I would recommend it.
It is a delightfully fun and easy read with cute characters and a true feel-good story. This story is a little different from other books I've read recently and I throughly enjoyed it. It is a good book overall and I would recommend it.
pagesofglory22's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Story Garden Publishing for a free e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This book starts off with a group of people taking a vow never to get married. Tyler thinks this will be easy – he can barely talk to girls, after all. He’s incredibly shy and nervous. But when he realizes he might lose his best friend because of how boring he is, he decides to do something completely out of his comfort zone.
Enter Chase – an aspiring art student who needs someone to model for a nude portrait. If Tyler models for her, it’s a win-win – she gets to finish her project, and he challenges himself. But when a mistake sends the nude painting of Tyler across to country to be displayed, the two must go on a road trip to recover it.
This was a super fun read, and I loved that both Tyler and Chase were such unique characters that complemented each other. One of my favourite tropes is where everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and this book certainly falls into that category.
I also loved the people they met along the way, and the acts of kindness sprinkled throughout the book. It was heartwarming and entertaining, and definitely unlike any other romance I’ve ever read.
This book starts off with a group of people taking a vow never to get married. Tyler thinks this will be easy – he can barely talk to girls, after all. He’s incredibly shy and nervous. But when he realizes he might lose his best friend because of how boring he is, he decides to do something completely out of his comfort zone.
Enter Chase – an aspiring art student who needs someone to model for a nude portrait. If Tyler models for her, it’s a win-win – she gets to finish her project, and he challenges himself. But when a mistake sends the nude painting of Tyler across to country to be displayed, the two must go on a road trip to recover it.
This was a super fun read, and I loved that both Tyler and Chase were such unique characters that complemented each other. One of my favourite tropes is where everything that can go wrong does go wrong, and this book certainly falls into that category.
I also loved the people they met along the way, and the acts of kindness sprinkled throughout the book. It was heartwarming and entertaining, and definitely unlike any other romance I’ve ever read.
giuliasacco's review
5.0
I received an ARC copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
And I’m glad I did! No spoilers ahead.
I found this romance so different from anything I read before, in all the good ways.
Tyler is a refreshing male protagonist, with his almost painful shyness and his longing for a partner that actually cares about him. To prove he can be bold despite his anxiety, he accepts to be a nude model for Chase, who is in desperate need of a good grade. Chase is outspoken and impulsive, which intrigues Tyler. But the chance to ask her out disappears when the portrait is accidentally sent to New York for an exhibition.
They both embark on a 2,000 miles road trip to retrieve the painting before it’s displayed.
This is the first book in the Unwedding vow series, and I think it’s a wonderful start.
The forced proximity trope works very well in this book: Tyler and Chase have completely different ways of approaching life, so they end up bickering and arguing a lot, but they don’t just fight for drama, like I’ve seen in some other romances. Every fight is there for a reason and it’s realistic, which I appreciated.
They learn from each other, they grow as persons and of course they get closer and closer, sweetly. I loved that Chase was the daring one in the couple and I think a lot of people can relate to Tyler’s insecurities.
The relationship is sweet, the two of them fit each other well and the drama is never there just to keep the plot going.
The writing style is flowing and after the prologue the story will capture you. I especially enjoyed the way the writers described Chase’s style and the act of painting.
I think you’ll like this book if you’re into: sweet and caring male protagonists, bold heroines, characters’ insight and forced proximity.
As for me, I’m looking forward to read the next one in the series.
And I’m glad I did! No spoilers ahead.
I found this romance so different from anything I read before, in all the good ways.
Tyler is a refreshing male protagonist, with his almost painful shyness and his longing for a partner that actually cares about him. To prove he can be bold despite his anxiety, he accepts to be a nude model for Chase, who is in desperate need of a good grade. Chase is outspoken and impulsive, which intrigues Tyler. But the chance to ask her out disappears when the portrait is accidentally sent to New York for an exhibition.
They both embark on a 2,000 miles road trip to retrieve the painting before it’s displayed.
This is the first book in the Unwedding vow series, and I think it’s a wonderful start.
The forced proximity trope works very well in this book: Tyler and Chase have completely different ways of approaching life, so they end up bickering and arguing a lot, but they don’t just fight for drama, like I’ve seen in some other romances. Every fight is there for a reason and it’s realistic, which I appreciated.
They learn from each other, they grow as persons and of course they get closer and closer, sweetly. I loved that Chase was the daring one in the couple and I think a lot of people can relate to Tyler’s insecurities.
The relationship is sweet, the two of them fit each other well and the drama is never there just to keep the plot going.
The writing style is flowing and after the prologue the story will capture you. I especially enjoyed the way the writers described Chase’s style and the act of painting.
I think you’ll like this book if you’re into: sweet and caring male protagonists, bold heroines, characters’ insight and forced proximity.
As for me, I’m looking forward to read the next one in the series.
quotidianwriter's review
5.0
As an avid road-tripper myself, I’m a sucker for road-trip stories, no matter the genre. In Broad Strokes is a lighthearted romcom that combines a cross-country road trip from Colorado to New York with two of my other favorite topics—fine art and crippling anxiety!
Chase is an art student in need of a nude model to paint for her final exam, and Tyler is an incredibly shy guy looking to prove to his best friend that he’s not a complete stick in the mud. He volunteers to model for Chase’s painting, but whoops, said butt-exposing painting has been accidentally shipped off to a national art contest in New York by Chase’s professor. Tyler would rather eat crayons than have a huge public audience stare at his derriere, so he convinces Chase to drive across the country to retrieve the painting. Hijinks and cuteness ensue.
This story had a fun and original meetcute, and it was nice to see the couple’s relationship grow organically and realistically. My friends in the romance community have informed me this is called a “soft boi + adventure girl” pairing. Tyler has (relatable) anxiety issues, whereas Chase is a free spirit who inspires Tyler to be a braver person. They’re great foils and complements to each other, and it’s nice to see a male protagonist with a true sensitive side. My favorite scene was at the climax, which had me laughing and “awwwing” in equal measure.
Overall, this was a quick, wholesome read that gives a refreshing take on the romance genre. I can’t wait for my spouse to read this one because I know it’ll be a hit. And I'm excited to read future installments in The Unwedding Vow series!
I’m on the street team for this novel, so I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review, but I only promote books that I genuinely enjoy—and In Broad Strokes is a genuinely enjoyable book.
Chase is an art student in need of a nude model to paint for her final exam, and Tyler is an incredibly shy guy looking to prove to his best friend that he’s not a complete stick in the mud. He volunteers to model for Chase’s painting, but whoops, said butt-exposing painting has been accidentally shipped off to a national art contest in New York by Chase’s professor. Tyler would rather eat crayons than have a huge public audience stare at his derriere, so he convinces Chase to drive across the country to retrieve the painting. Hijinks and cuteness ensue.
This story had a fun and original meetcute, and it was nice to see the couple’s relationship grow organically and realistically. My friends in the romance community have informed me this is called a “soft boi + adventure girl” pairing. Tyler has (relatable) anxiety issues, whereas Chase is a free spirit who inspires Tyler to be a braver person. They’re great foils and complements to each other, and it’s nice to see a male protagonist with a true sensitive side. My favorite scene was at the climax, which had me laughing and “awwwing” in equal measure.
Overall, this was a quick, wholesome read that gives a refreshing take on the romance genre. I can’t wait for my spouse to read this one because I know it’ll be a hit. And I'm excited to read future installments in The Unwedding Vow series!
I’m on the street team for this novel, so I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review, but I only promote books that I genuinely enjoy—and In Broad Strokes is a genuinely enjoyable book.
iluvdaddydarkling's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for a review but these opinions are all my own.
This story follows Tyler, whose best friend dares him to either ask a cute girl out or model nude for a guy named Chase's art project. Tyler, being awkward and afraid of girls, chooses the latter. Much to Tyler's (and my) surprise, Chase is actually a girl! When the nudie artwork accidentally gets sent to New York to be displayed in an art competition, the two race to try and save Tyler's ass, literally.
This book was light and pretty fast paced. I would have enjoyed a bit more tension between the characters but that wouldn't have made sense with Tyler being as shy as he is. This was a very sweet story and the mini adventures and growth these two went through was fun to witness.
This story follows Tyler, whose best friend dares him to either ask a cute girl out or model nude for a guy named Chase's art project. Tyler, being awkward and afraid of girls, chooses the latter. Much to Tyler's (and my) surprise, Chase is actually a girl! When the nudie artwork accidentally gets sent to New York to be displayed in an art competition, the two race to try and save Tyler's ass, literally.
This book was light and pretty fast paced. I would have enjoyed a bit more tension between the characters but that wouldn't have made sense with Tyler being as shy as he is. This was a very sweet story and the mini adventures and growth these two went through was fun to witness.
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