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geno's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
"Ranch Hand For Auction" es una novela corta que nos presenta a Meg, una artista que regresa al campo de su padre para ayudar con la cosecha de uvas. Allí conoce a Jake, un trabajador "por alquiler" que le hace replantearse algunas cosas de su vida.
Honestamente, esperaba algo del nivel de las películas románticas de Hallmark. Bien sencillo pero entretenido. El libro cumple a medias con ser entretenido, ya que se complica con muchas subtramas que no termina de desarrollar. Hay algunas que le suman motivaciones a los personajes, pero otras quedan en nada, especialmente las conectadas con Jake.
Con el novio de ella no queriendo comprometerse se justificaban todas las situaciones que suceden en la historia. Especialmente cuando todo transcurre en una semana.
El romance, que debería ser el fuerte, es apresurado, podría comprar el insta-love pero trata de sonar realista y eso hace que el ritmo sea raro.
No es una mala lectura, pero queda corta. Se siente como una buena base para un libro más largo.
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"Ranch Hand For Auction" is a short read with a simple premise. Meg moves back to her home state where she met Jake.
The setup is cute and sweet, unfortunately, I felt it had too many subplots. This is one of the times where being longer could improve the pacing and story overall.
In general, I got the feeling there was a lot going on for a week in book time. I bought the instant attraction but it turned into insta-love very fast and with no real development. I would enjoy it more if the author had kept it simpler. Sometimes, a romance only has to be sweet and cute.
By no means this is a bad read, the characters are really nice and I think they can be incredible in a longer book where we can enjoy their inner conflicts in more depth.
Honestamente, esperaba algo del nivel de las películas románticas de Hallmark. Bien sencillo pero entretenido. El libro cumple a medias con ser entretenido, ya que se complica con muchas subtramas que no termina de desarrollar. Hay algunas que le suman motivaciones a los personajes, pero otras quedan en nada, especialmente las conectadas con Jake.
Con el novio de ella no queriendo comprometerse se justificaban todas las situaciones que suceden en la historia. Especialmente cuando todo transcurre en una semana.
El romance, que debería ser el fuerte, es apresurado, podría comprar el insta-love pero trata de sonar realista y eso hace que el ritmo sea raro.
No es una mala lectura, pero queda corta. Se siente como una buena base para un libro más largo.
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"Ranch Hand For Auction" is a short read with a simple premise. Meg moves back to her home state where she met Jake.
The setup is cute and sweet, unfortunately, I felt it had too many subplots. This is one of the times where being longer could improve the pacing and story overall.
In general, I got the feeling there was a lot going on for a week in book time. I bought the instant attraction but it turned into insta-love very fast and with no real development. I would enjoy it more if the author had kept it simpler. Sometimes, a romance only has to be sweet and cute.
By no means this is a bad read, the characters are really nice and I think they can be incredible in a longer book where we can enjoy their inner conflicts in more depth.
yeahorneighreviews's review
The chemistry between Jake and Meg is undeniable from the moment their eyes meet on the auction block. Who can resist a cowboy, especially when you've been stuck with a stick-in-the-mud for over two years! Plenty of laughs throughout, and the author keeps you on your toes! Loved this book and highly recommend it!
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