Reviews

Dinner at Sam's by DL White

rellimreads's review against another edition

4.0

This is the second book in D.L. White’s Ruby’s series. While you don’t have to listen to Brunch at Ruby’s first, they’re definitely better experienced in order.

Gibson! I loved him and thought he was exactly what Vanessa needed after everything she’s gone through with her ex. Single parent trope is one of my favs, though the kids weren’t heavily featured here. While there was a little angst between Gibson and Vanessa, most of the tension in the story came from Vanessa’s ex and Gibson’s family.

My favorite part of White’s writing is how relatable her characters are. These are everyday people dealing with typical situations. It’s honest and raw and then wrapped up in finding love at the same time. Love it.

Narration:
Sharell Palmer’s performance is terrific. She gives the characters unique voices and enhances the personalities from White’s writing. So easy to get wrapped up in this world.

readincolour's review against another edition

4.0

Gimme more!

abookdoctor's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

turtleberry's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely loved this book.
It made me feel all the feels. I swear I love it when a romance takes me back to the days of being a giggling and gasping 11 year old version of myself.
Gibson is a new favorite.
Bravo!

jerseyfemme's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

beautynbks's review

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Dinner at Sam's was not as good as Brunch at Ruby's but it was an ok Saturday afternoon read.  This book felt rushed and there were way too many typos. But those sex scenes were hot and those were the most fleshed out part of the story.

mgr_classy's review against another edition

4.0

A nice romance. Sweet, simple and to the point with very believable characters

booksnbubbly7's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

readermonica's review against another edition

4.0

Two in a row from D.L. White that I really enjoyed. If you are looking for a romance with a couple that you will root for, Gibson and Vanessa will do it for you. If you need a break from the bad boy trope and want a good guy to prevail, Dinner at Sam's is the one to pick up. Gibson is the kind of good man you would want for yourself and wish for your best girlfriend to find.

I've listened to both of these as audio books and thoroughly enjoyed them, but I believe that I am going to order physical copies. I enjoyed them that much!

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readincolour's review against another edition

4.0

Gimme more!