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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
I truly am a sucker for small-town romance and this was top tier. The build was excellent. The characters were easy to love. I’d love to visit this town. Steady Now was a win for me !
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a hard one to finish for me. Almost until the end, I felt like the characters barely knew each other, and not in a “when you know, you just know” kind of way. I found Hud to be pretty unlikeable especially every time he called a woman a bitch. It really colored everything else he said and did for me.
They liked each other way too fast and over analyzed everything within one day of knowing each other, but actually they’d spent almost no time together and barely talked. Overall, there was far more internal monologue than actual conversation or time spent together.
It was absolutely insane that Anderson just decides to buy a house and start a business in the town his friend broke down in and no one addresses that as strange other than the one time Wren mentions it, but she already knows Anderson so she gets it.
Not to be too nit-picky, but since there were multiple plot points that seemed improbable, I found that they added up to make a pretty unlivable story. How did Anderson put in an offer, close on a house, and get a parade-load of contractors to show up within days of finding out the house exists? It’s so unrealistic I wanted to quit the book before I even got to 50%.
I did not find the storyline compelling that all these small town folk wanted a big company to come take a family’s land to build a factory, even if it was for jobs. A town would never turn on one of their own in favor of some developers like that. Everyone in that town seemed so unlikeable by that point, I didn’t even want Wren to stay. She kept saying it was home and I felt like it was full of some of the worst people I’d ever read about.
All in all, if it weren’t for getting this ARC from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review, I wouldn’t have even finished it.
In this delightful small-town story, Wren and Hud are beautifully imperfect characters who exude loyalty and charm. Their romance starts off with a hint of insta-love, but the chemistry between them gradually develops into a slow-burning connection. I found their journey captivating and enjoyed how the plot unfolded. True to the small-town vibe, the supporting characters are just as memorable and add richness to the story. I especially appreciated the reference to Erin Brockovich in the dialogue, which ties into the land rights issue. Overall, this book was an engaging read that I really enjoyed. Thank you to NetGalley and RupertBossier for the ARC!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was sweet and fun. A fast read and surprising twists. I loved some of the characters more than others. I could almost picture it in rom com movie format. Entertaining read. A little spice, but not too, too bad. Would recommend.
medium-paced
This was a feel good, small town romance. It was funny and real and tender with spicy moments and a happy ever after. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one because it started off a little bit cheesy but it quickly turns into something so much more than that and I really enjoyed the relationship between Wren and Hud. Cal and Anderson also have a great little story and I definitely see potential for a second book with them. I will never look at a tractor the same again *wink*.
There were two small, almost insignificant issues I had with this book but I still loved the story. First off, Wren drives a $300k car but buys snacks at the Dollar General? Seems a bit out of character to me but maybe she's just a down to earth gal. *shrug* (Dollar General is also mentioned 14 times in this book which seems a bit much.) Secondly, the B&B being bought and construction starting almost immediately seemed far fetched to me. I know that money can do a lot of things but this happened in record time! Just my 2 cents.
Thank you to NetGalley and RupertBossier for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
There were two small, almost insignificant issues I had with this book but I still loved the story. First off, Wren drives a $300k car but buys snacks at the Dollar General? Seems a bit out of character to me but maybe she's just a down to earth gal. *shrug* (Dollar General is also mentioned 14 times in this book which seems a bit much.) Secondly, the B&B being bought and construction starting almost immediately seemed far fetched to me. I know that money can do a lot of things but this happened in record time! Just my 2 cents.
Thank you to NetGalley and RupertBossier for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 + 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒
𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 🚜😉
𝑇𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠
Stunning cover and a fabulous debut!!
This was the perfect palate cleanser. I finished this book in one day. I couldn’t put it down. An absolutely irresistible tale with a perfect blend of captivating plot and slow burn romance.
𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐧 is running away from a breakup/life and her car breaks down near this super cute small town of Vogel Springs, TX. She falls in love with the town, finds a purpose in life, finds what makes her happy and maybe even a tall, dark and handsome guy.
𝐇𝐮𝐝 owns a lot of land in Vogel Springs that has been passed down in his family. The last thing he wants to do is sell but this corporation will stop at nothing to fight for it. And, on top of dealing with this legal mess, he is trying to fight for custody of his son. And, on top of that, here comes Wren and her Maserati being towed into his shop in need of repairs. Wren is absolutely hilarious, and it is hard not to like her. Hud is your next book boyfriend. Period.
Liberty Stowe has written an artfully crafted story and created characters that are so raw and real; they are far from perfect, but that makes them human and makes you want to root for them. 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑁𝑜𝑤 is a remarkable debut with an unforgettable cast of characters, an intriguing plot, and swoon-worthy romance. Add to your tbr now, you don’t want to miss this one!
✦ Y’all, the tractor scene. 🔥 Chapter 31!
𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 + 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒
𝐴𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒
𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 🚜😉
𝑇𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠
Stunning cover and a fabulous debut!!
This was the perfect palate cleanser. I finished this book in one day. I couldn’t put it down. An absolutely irresistible tale with a perfect blend of captivating plot and slow burn romance.
𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐧 is running away from a breakup/life and her car breaks down near this super cute small town of Vogel Springs, TX. She falls in love with the town, finds a purpose in life, finds what makes her happy and maybe even a tall, dark and handsome guy.
𝐇𝐮𝐝 owns a lot of land in Vogel Springs that has been passed down in his family. The last thing he wants to do is sell but this corporation will stop at nothing to fight for it. And, on top of dealing with this legal mess, he is trying to fight for custody of his son. And, on top of that, here comes Wren and her Maserati being towed into his shop in need of repairs. Wren is absolutely hilarious, and it is hard not to like her. Hud is your next book boyfriend. Period.
Liberty Stowe has written an artfully crafted story and created characters that are so raw and real; they are far from perfect, but that makes them human and makes you want to root for them. 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑦 𝑁𝑜𝑤 is a remarkable debut with an unforgettable cast of characters, an intriguing plot, and swoon-worthy romance. Add to your tbr now, you don’t want to miss this one!
✦ Y’all, the tractor scene. 🔥 Chapter 31!