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misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
Almost an amnesia story ... but it's about an emergency contact that never got changed. There's back and forth between the ex-hubs and ex-wife. You can two perspectives during the whole story. The timeline element at the beginning of each chapter makes sense the more you dive into the story.
I would give it a 3.5 out of 4. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't laugh out loud funny to me. Maybe I could call it frustration funny? It's a good dig up the past and gain understanding book. Closed door romance. It does have an HEA. :)
Reviewed from a library copy.
I would give it a 3.5 out of 4. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't laugh out loud funny to me. Maybe I could call it frustration funny? It's a good dig up the past and gain understanding book. Closed door romance. It does have an HEA. :)
Reviewed from a library copy.
ev_gupta's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I laughed every time they missed the flight, the train, the bus, the car, even on the walkđ
But, I enjoyed reading this book:)
Thank you, authors đ€
But, I enjoyed reading this book:)
Thank you, authors đ€
angieoverbooked's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
I like the premise - an ex husband being called in an emergency because heâs still listed as the emergency contact for his ex-wife and this being the catalyst for their reconnecting. I also like the way the plot develops Planes, Trains and Automobiles style. The problem is there wasnât enough chemistry between the former couple for me to believe thereâs any reason why theyâd second guess their divorce. Meanwhile, Tomâs current girlfriend whom heâs preparing to propose to is perfectly likable. Weâre given no reason to root against her and instead for a reconciliation with Katherine.
This has some cute moments but itâs just not quite the stuff that a second chance romance lover's dreams are made of.
Ratings
Quality of Writing 4/5
Pacing 4/5
Plot Development 3/5
Character Development 3/5
Overall Enjoyability 3/5
This has some cute moments but itâs just not quite the stuff that a second chance romance lover's dreams are made of.
Ratings
Quality of Writing 4/5
Pacing 4/5
Plot Development 3/5
Character Development 3/5
Overall Enjoyability 3/5
lizzuplans's review against another edition
3.0
Fun read but I was left a bit unimpressed.
I did not feel the connection between Katherine and Tom. The banter was cute at first but then started really getting on my nerves.
The planes trains and automobile journey started off well and entertaining enough but again I got irritated and kept rolling my eyes at everything that happened.
I was surprised at the focus on the slap stick âcomedyâ in the train compartment, in the bus, and of the truck driver. For instance, truck driver Gordie / Gordy was eating a hamburger and the way the story focussed on this physical appearance and eating (burping) was really off putting to me. I did not get at all why the authors chose to write about that in such a way (nothing against describing burping, just how it was used to tell the reader things about the character).
I felt bad for Lolo. Yes Tom and Lolo were clearly not a good match, but man up and take care of that, and not a few hours before proposing!!
The narrators were very good!
Read as an audiobook.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
I did not feel the connection between Katherine and Tom. The banter was cute at first but then started really getting on my nerves.
The planes trains and automobile journey started off well and entertaining enough but again I got irritated and kept rolling my eyes at everything that happened.
I was surprised at the focus on the slap stick âcomedyâ in the train compartment, in the bus, and of the truck driver. For instance, truck driver Gordie / Gordy was eating a hamburger and the way the story focussed on this physical appearance and eating (burping) was really off putting to me. I did not get at all why the authors chose to write about that in such a way (nothing against describing burping, just how it was used to tell the reader things about the character).
I felt bad for Lolo. Yes Tom and Lolo were clearly not a good match, but man up and take care of that, and not a few hours before proposing!!
The narrators were very good!
Read as an audiobook.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
princessc0nsuela's review against another edition
5.0
âThe thing is,â he says softly, âI wanted to leave you. I meant to leave you. But then I realized how well I know you. And I know that if I left you here to die of your stubbornness, youâd commit yourself fully to haunting me for the rest of my days.â He smiles, and thereâs something wistful about it as his gaze roams my face. âHell, sometimes I think that fully alive, youâve found a way to haunt me anyway.â
i donât usually tear up when i read soft romances and ones with no deaths involved but my eyes stung once or twice (or ten times) while reading this book, especially katherineâs chapters. sheâs my favorite character that lauren layne has written so far. and tom, thomas, tommy⊠i donât know how other heroes will measure up to his standard for me after today. i wish i took my time with this one and let myself enjoy a couple more hours with it but great things always come to an end. ( ˶á”á”á”˶
i donât usually tear up when i read soft romances and ones with no deaths involved but my eyes stung once or twice (or ten times) while reading this book, especially katherineâs chapters. sheâs my favorite character that lauren layne has written so far. and tom, thomas, tommy⊠i donât know how other heroes will measure up to his standard for me after today. i wish i took my time with this one and let myself enjoy a couple more hours with it but great things always come to an end. ( ˶á”á”á”˶
mrblackbean11's review against another edition
3.0
Different, unbelievable at times but a solid christmas read
lilocomics's review against another edition
5.0
I love reading love stories about ppl in their 30s no one knows how to banter better than old ppl we need more old ppl love
bleep_blorp's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
This is exactly what I wanted from this book. Itâs sweet and a little emotional and funny and a super quick read
frantically's review against another edition
I couldn't stand the MMC at all and it took way too long for things to happen. Also imagine being the poor fiancĂ©e of the MMC đ
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Moderate: Car accident and Cancer