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4.28 AVERAGE
The world is so small, but wow do I love it.
This is a beautiful story of finding someone who you can be yourself with and who doesnt judge you.
It is great to see this focus on mens mental health, and maybe even more the mental health of male professional athletes. It is so needed and of course thses awesome guys in the Stone/Grant-family and universe are there to support and stand with him.
•••i recieved a copy of this book for my homest review. All opinioms are my own•••
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The world is so small, but wow do I love it.
This is a beautiful story of finding someone who you can be yourself with and who doesnt judge you.
It is great to see this focus on mens mental health, and maybe even more the mental health of male professional athletes. It is so needed and of course thses awesome guys in the Stone/Grant-family and universe are there to support and stand with him.
•••i recieved a copy of this book for my homest review. All opinioms are my own•••
This is a beautiful story of finding someone who you can be yourself with and who doesnt judge you.
It is great to see this focus on mens mental health, and maybe even more the mental health of male professional athletes. It is so needed and of course thses awesome guys in the Stone/Grant-family and universe are there to support and stand with him.
•••i recieved a copy of this book for my homest review. All opinioms are my own•••
Merged review:
The world is so small, but wow do I love it.
This is a beautiful story of finding someone who you can be yourself with and who doesnt judge you.
It is great to see this focus on mens mental health, and maybe even more the mental health of male professional athletes. It is so needed and of course thses awesome guys in the Stone/Grant-family and universe are there to support and stand with him.
•••i recieved a copy of this book for my homest review. All opinioms are my own•••
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5/5 stars.
This was a raw and such an emotional diamond of a book. I think this will be one of my favorites I've read so far this year. This book has some trigger warnings and although I've read them, I didn't expect the situations to feel so realistic and honest, which made the book all the better and more relatable. Also, to see mental health finally talked about this realistically, it felt like such an improvement, especially because the hero was struggling. I loved every single second of reading, I loved the storyline, the tropes, the characters and I couldn't put the book away. It has all my love and I can't wait for the next.
Merged review:
5/5 stars.
This was a raw and such an emotional diamond of a book. I think this will be one of my favorites I've read so far this year. This book has some trigger warnings and although I've read them, I didn't expect the situations to feel so realistic and honest, which made the book all the better and more relatable. Also, to see mental health finally talked about this realistically, it felt like such an improvement, especially because the hero was struggling. I loved every single second of reading, I loved the storyline, the tropes, the characters and I couldn't put the book away. It has all my love and I can't wait for the next.
This was a raw and such an emotional diamond of a book. I think this will be one of my favorites I've read so far this year. This book has some trigger warnings and although I've read them, I didn't expect the situations to feel so realistic and honest, which made the book all the better and more relatable. Also, to see mental health finally talked about this realistically, it felt like such an improvement, especially because the hero was struggling. I loved every single second of reading, I loved the storyline, the tropes, the characters and I couldn't put the book away. It has all my love and I can't wait for the next.
Merged review:
5/5 stars.
This was a raw and such an emotional diamond of a book. I think this will be one of my favorites I've read so far this year. This book has some trigger warnings and although I've read them, I didn't expect the situations to feel so realistic and honest, which made the book all the better and more relatable. Also, to see mental health finally talked about this realistically, it felt like such an improvement, especially because the hero was struggling. I loved every single second of reading, I loved the storyline, the tropes, the characters and I couldn't put the book away. It has all my love and I can't wait for the next.
4.5 stars
When I first heard the premise for this book (Vivienne buying a boat, and moving into the slip next to a former hockey player), I wasn't certain how it would play out. But then the story started, and I immediately knew I would fall hard for Vivienne and Xavier, as well as Beatrice.
I really liked the fact that when Vivienne announced she was buying a boat to live on, she didn't let anyone talk her out of it. Plus it caught her dad off guard, so that made it even better. Vivienne's job took me by surprise, but I completely love it. The fact that this wasn't known information made me love it even more. Matthew Grant not knowing something about his child is just perfection. But the fact that only a select few people knew was what blew me away, especially given the popularity. Oh and the name Vivi chose? LOVED IT!
Xavier is the definition of grumpy, or at least he was in the beginning. I think he is also a bit of an introvert, or maybe that's a newer thing since leaving the NHL. Speaking of the NHL and Xavier...I fully admit that I cried when he was telling his story. My heart broke for him and the experience that he had.
I love that Natasha Madison brought up mental health in this book. More specifically that men deal with it also, and the support isn't always there. Xavier was vulnerable a few times in this book, and it hit hard. CW/TW:
When the Grant family showed up to Vivienne's boat, I laughed. It was such a Matthew Grant thing to do. Then when he was briefly introduced to Xavier, and Matthew thought he knew him, the wheels started turning in my brain and I was seeing how things would play out. Another time that had me laughing during the story was when the family chain was activated. The Grant Horton family is over the top and I freaking love it.
There is so much I want to say about this book, but can't because of spoilers. One last thing I do want to mention is that I cannot wait to see what happens in future books. The seeds have been planted for more of the "kids" to potentially have their stories told, and I am 100% here for it.
Merged review:
4.5 stars
When I first heard the premise for this book (Vivienne buying a boat, and moving into the slip next to a former hockey player), I wasn't certain how it would play out. But then the story started, and I immediately knew I would fall hard for Vivienne and Xavier, as well as Beatrice.
I really liked the fact that when Vivienne announced she was buying a boat to live on, she didn't let anyone talk her out of it. Plus it caught her dad off guard, so that made it even better. Vivienne's job took me by surprise, but I completely love it. The fact that this wasn't known information made me love it even more. Matthew Grant not knowing something about his child is just perfection. But the fact that only a select few people knew was what blew me away, especially given the popularity. Oh and the name Vivi chose? LOVED IT!
Xavier is the definition of grumpy, or at least he was in the beginning. I think he is also a bit of an introvert, or maybe that's a newer thing since leaving the NHL. Speaking of the NHL and Xavier...I fully admit that I cried when he was telling his story. My heart broke for him and the experience that he had.
I love that Natasha Madison brought up mental health in this book. More specifically that men deal with it also, and the support isn't always there. Xavier was vulnerable a few times in this book, and it hit hard. CW/TW:
When the Grant family showed up to Vivienne's boat, I laughed. It was such a Matthew Grant thing to do. Then when he was briefly introduced to Xavier, and Matthew thought he knew him, the wheels started turning in my brain and I was seeing how things would play out. Another time that had me laughing during the story was when the family chain was activated. The Grant Horton family is over the top and I freaking love it.
There is so much I want to say about this book, but can't because of spoilers. One last thing I do want to mention is that I cannot wait to see what happens in future books. The seeds have been planted for more of the "kids" to potentially have their stories told, and I am 100% here for it.
When I first heard the premise for this book (Vivienne buying a boat, and moving into the slip next to a former hockey player), I wasn't certain how it would play out. But then the story started, and I immediately knew I would fall hard for Vivienne and Xavier, as well as Beatrice.
I really liked the fact that when Vivienne announced she was buying a boat to live on, she didn't let anyone talk her out of it. Plus it caught her dad off guard, so that made it even better. Vivienne's job took me by surprise, but I completely love it. The fact that this wasn't known information made me love it even more. Matthew Grant not knowing something about his child is just perfection. But the fact that only a select few people knew was what blew me away, especially given the popularity. Oh and the name Vivi chose? LOVED IT!
Xavier is the definition of grumpy, or at least he was in the beginning. I think he is also a bit of an introvert, or maybe that's a newer thing since leaving the NHL. Speaking of the NHL and Xavier...I fully admit that I cried when he was telling his story. My heart broke for him and the experience that he had.
I love that Natasha Madison brought up mental health in this book. More specifically that men deal with it also, and the support isn't always there. Xavier was vulnerable a few times in this book, and it hit hard. CW/TW:
Spoiler
mention of attempted life endingWhen the Grant family showed up to Vivienne's boat, I laughed. It was such a Matthew Grant thing to do. Then when he was briefly introduced to Xavier, and Matthew thought he knew him, the wheels started turning in my brain and I was seeing how things would play out. Another time that had me laughing during the story was when the family chain was activated. The Grant Horton family is over the top and I freaking love it.
There is so much I want to say about this book, but can't because of spoilers. One last thing I do want to mention is that I cannot wait to see what happens in future books. The seeds have been planted for more of the "kids" to potentially have their stories told, and I am 100% here for it.
Merged review:
4.5 stars
When I first heard the premise for this book (Vivienne buying a boat, and moving into the slip next to a former hockey player), I wasn't certain how it would play out. But then the story started, and I immediately knew I would fall hard for Vivienne and Xavier, as well as Beatrice.
I really liked the fact that when Vivienne announced she was buying a boat to live on, she didn't let anyone talk her out of it. Plus it caught her dad off guard, so that made it even better. Vivienne's job took me by surprise, but I completely love it. The fact that this wasn't known information made me love it even more. Matthew Grant not knowing something about his child is just perfection. But the fact that only a select few people knew was what blew me away, especially given the popularity. Oh and the name Vivi chose? LOVED IT!
Xavier is the definition of grumpy, or at least he was in the beginning. I think he is also a bit of an introvert, or maybe that's a newer thing since leaving the NHL. Speaking of the NHL and Xavier...I fully admit that I cried when he was telling his story. My heart broke for him and the experience that he had.
I love that Natasha Madison brought up mental health in this book. More specifically that men deal with it also, and the support isn't always there. Xavier was vulnerable a few times in this book, and it hit hard. CW/TW:
Spoiler
mention of attempted life endingWhen the Grant family showed up to Vivienne's boat, I laughed. It was such a Matthew Grant thing to do. Then when he was briefly introduced to Xavier, and Matthew thought he knew him, the wheels started turning in my brain and I was seeing how things would play out. Another time that had me laughing during the story was when the family chain was activated. The Grant Horton family is over the top and I freaking love it.
There is so much I want to say about this book, but can't because of spoilers. One last thing I do want to mention is that I cannot wait to see what happens in future books. The seeds have been planted for more of the "kids" to potentially have their stories told, and I am 100% here for it.
This is a fantastic book!
Vivienne buying a boat lends itself to beautiful visual images of the setting that are so clearly described it's as if we're right there. It's lovely to know that there is one (only one!! lol) person in this family who can mind their own business and who doesn't over-share with their many siblings and cousins.
I absolutely adore her secret career!! No spoilers here!
Xavier is a great character. His challenges are authentically presented and sadly, still too real in professional sports. The portrayal of his mental health concerns is sensitively done without shying away from the impact.
They are perfect together in so many ways.
A wonderful read!
Vivienne buying a boat lends itself to beautiful visual images of the setting that are so clearly described it's as if we're right there. It's lovely to know that there is one (only one!! lol) person in this family who can mind their own business and who doesn't over-share with their many siblings and cousins.
I absolutely adore her secret career!! No spoilers here!
Xavier is a great character. His challenges are authentically presented and sadly, still too real in professional sports. The portrayal of his mental health concerns is sensitively done without shying away from the impact.
They are perfect together in so many ways.
A wonderful read!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I expected so much more more from this book. It started out great. It was giving enemies to lovers/grumpy sunshine. But once he meets her family and learns she is connected to hockey legend he starts being nice to her? That part fell short for me. The rest of the book was cute. I simply wouldn’t recommend because it did not grab my interest. I normally devour Natasha’s book and this one took me days to finish.
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I expected so much more more from this book. It started out great. It was giving enemies to lovers/grumpy sunshine. But once he meets her family and learns she is connected to hockey legend he starts being nice to her? That part fell short for me. The rest of the book was cute. I simply wouldn’t recommend because it did not grab my interest. I normally devour Natasha’s book and this one took me days to finish.
Merged review:
I expected so much more more from this book. It started out great. It was giving enemies to lovers/grumpy sunshine. But once he meets her family and learns she is connected to hockey legend he starts being nice to her? That part fell short for me. The rest of the book was cute. I simply wouldn’t recommend because it did not grab my interest. I normally devour Natasha’s book and this one took me days to finish.