Reviews

The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane by Jeannie Chin

srredd5's review

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

emsan's review

emotional lighthearted

3.25

asha_reads's review

3.0

The Inn on Sweetbrair Lane is the first book in the Blue Cedar Falls series and is the first books I’ve read from Jeannie Chin. This romance book dives into enemies-to-lovers, small town life, community, and finding your identity. Overall, this was a decent small town romance. I liked that there was a diverse set of characters and it wasn’t the typical all-white small town. The part that didn’t work for me was that the author was trying to hard to make the main characters, June and Clay, extreme enemies at the beginning. I wished that the author fleshed out the last quarter of the book. There’s quite a bit that happens but it’s tidied up too quickly. Overall, this was a 3 star read for me. I would be open to reading the second book in the series, Return to Cherry Blossom Way, which releases in August.

Thank you Forever for the free finished copy.

lifeasmrsbaker's review

3.0

Main character June deals with love, family business and personal problems all at once throughout the premier novel in the Blue Cedar Falls series.

Read if you love: army romance, small town

Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

jaimejustreadsromance's review

3.0

I’m kind of torn on this one. I liked the small-town feel of the story and you’ll always catch me falling for the grumpy hero. However, at times, Clay came across more as vindictive and callous, not just misunderstood. June was likeable but the secrets and self-inflicted singular responsibilities she was dealing with seemed like too much and too often.
Overall, I enjoyed the story. I just didn’t LOVE it.

mybooksandkidsbooks's review

3.0

This book was a cute and classic love story! I really enjoyed June’s character. Overall I found this book enjoyable but slightly dragging in parts. I would still recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet romance that also has unexpected depth.

lechepatito's review

This fell flat for me in the middle and dragged a bit - I think it was too long and could have been more tightly told. But overall I liked the characters and the way they balanced each other, and I’m looking forward to reading Han’s story next.

boo_trixie's review

2.0

Dnf.

mindfullibrarian's review

4.0

Sparkling authentic diverse cast of characters and a spicy romance between two original romance leads - a winner! Can't wait to read the next in the series - just bought it for my Kindle.

Source: public library print

mrtalcott's review

4.0

This was so much better than the cover would lead you to believe