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3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this (1 spice) closed door romance! SO cute.
This book wasn't for me. The dialogue was cringey at times. The relationships felt forced and awkward. Not real. I see that a lot of readers liked this and I am in the minority, so check it out if you think its for you.
After a divorce, Teagan and her preschool twins move back into the beach house where she grew up—and where her first love, single dad Colin, still lives next door.
This book is more women’s fiction than romance, with a lot of focus on the challenges of parenthood. It’s a good book if that’s what you’re looking for. If you want feel-good, small-town romance, this isn’t it.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This book is more women’s fiction than romance, with a lot of focus on the challenges of parenthood. It’s a good book if that’s what you’re looking for. If you want feel-good, small-town romance, this isn’t it.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Teagan survived her trip back "home" to Pacific Cove with her 4 year old twin daughters. She is recovering from her divorce and betrayal by her husband. She didn't expect that her teenager crush, first love and first ex, Colin would be living next door. Colin has been divorced for years, but does not regret the marriage because he has his beloved 17 year old daughter. Teagan disrupted his plans in the past, is he about to let her disrupt them again?
This book has a lot of emotion. This book was a definitely roller coaster ride. You went through so many highs and lows with twists that gripped at your heart. It was a cute second chance romance, but also a second chance at life. Teagan's life has been upended and she is trying to rebuild. She is also learning that everything does not need to be perfect to be good for your family and loved ones. I loved both Teagan and Colin and how wary they were of allowing love in. I also loved all the side characters including the children, and Teagan's sister Harley.
I have discovered a new to me author that I really enjoy and I look forward to checking out more of her books in the future! Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
This book has a lot of emotion. This book was a definitely roller coaster ride. You went through so many highs and lows with twists that gripped at your heart. It was a cute second chance romance, but also a second chance at life. Teagan's life has been upended and she is trying to rebuild. She is also learning that everything does not need to be perfect to be good for your family and loved ones. I loved both Teagan and Colin and how wary they were of allowing love in. I also loved all the side characters including the children, and Teagan's sister Harley.
I have discovered a new to me author that I really enjoy and I look forward to checking out more of her books in the future! Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love Marina Adair's romances and was excited to read Situationship, which seemed to me to be more along the lines of women's fiction. My early assessment was correct in that this book is definitely more about the growth of the main female character, Teague. I was so happy though that between the pages of this book was a tender (and sometimes steamy) second chance romance that made this reader quite happy!
The honest portrayal of a rule-following mom that wanted her kids to be safe and happy, while also daring to dream of a second chance for herself, was so relatable. The second chances didn't stop there. Teague was given a second chance at rebuilding her business, rekindling her first love, and also salvaging the relationship with her younger sister, Harper. Two very different women, both needing and wanting a connection to family, but afraid to trust because they'd both been let down so badly in the past. It's a beautifully written story about the power of forgiveness!
Situationship, the story of a woman reclaiming her life, is a book that moved me to tears and a story that will last with me for a long while.
The honest portrayal of a rule-following mom that wanted her kids to be safe and happy, while also daring to dream of a second chance for herself, was so relatable. The second chances didn't stop there. Teague was given a second chance at rebuilding her business, rekindling her first love, and also salvaging the relationship with her younger sister, Harper. Two very different women, both needing and wanting a connection to family, but afraid to trust because they'd both been let down so badly in the past. It's a beautifully written story about the power of forgiveness!
Situationship, the story of a woman reclaiming her life, is a book that moved me to tears and a story that will last with me for a long while.
We follow Teagan, a recently divorced woman with 4-year-old twins and an overeager puppy named Garbage disposal as they relocate to the Beach House left to her by her Nonna. When she arrives Teagan's younger, estranged sister Harley is camping out there as she seeks refuge from her adult responsibilities. The sisters were separated rather young after their parent's divorce and only saw each other once a year growing up, Teagan got to stay with her mother and Nonna in a stable and secure home, while Harley traveled the world living on tour buses with her dad "the groupie".
Teagan is trying to figure out her life as a single parent, reopen her family's bakery legacy and deal with her irresponsible sister.
Harley is trying to prove to Teagan that she is not a screw-up, yearns to mend their relationship, and is figuring out what her own heart wants.
Colin, the dreamy Veterinary Dr who happens to be Teagan's first love - now resides permanently next door to HER Beach House. He was heartbroken the way they left things and he is now both intrigued by Teagan and terrified.
This story was overall very sweet and I loved the wit throughout the pages.
I loved following the sister's storyline
I loved Garbage disposal
and, I loved the idea of Colin and Teagan
Some parts of the book did fall a little flat for me though, and at times I felt like I was missing chapters. The ending also felt a bit rushed for me.
If you are looking for a light, funny, second chance romance with a strong family storyline throughout - this is def the book for you.
Teagan is trying to figure out her life as a single parent, reopen her family's bakery legacy and deal with her irresponsible sister.
Harley is trying to prove to Teagan that she is not a screw-up, yearns to mend their relationship, and is figuring out what her own heart wants.
Colin, the dreamy Veterinary Dr who happens to be Teagan's first love - now resides permanently next door to HER Beach House. He was heartbroken the way they left things and he is now both intrigued by Teagan and terrified.
This story was overall very sweet and I loved the wit throughout the pages.
I loved following the sister's storyline
I loved Garbage disposal
and, I loved the idea of Colin and Teagan
Some parts of the book did fall a little flat for me though, and at times I felt like I was missing chapters. The ending also felt a bit rushed for me.
If you are looking for a light, funny, second chance romance with a strong family storyline throughout - this is def the book for you.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
I'm not completely sure what made this just ok for me. There were parts I definitely liked, mostly involving the dog, Garbage Disposal. I think it was that the major components of the plot were unfocused. At one point, Harley's involvement in Teagan's business is super important yet nothing much is really said about it. Once the focus was on the romantic relationship, the sisters' relationship wasn't discussed much. It didn't seem like there was a purpose behind it or there was resolution that would lead to that approach.
I'm not completely sure what made this just ok for me. There were parts I definitely liked, mostly involving the dog, Garbage Disposal. I think it was that the major components of the plot were unfocused. At one point, Harley's involvement in Teagan's business is super important yet nothing much is really said about it. Once the focus was on the romantic relationship, the sisters' relationship wasn't discussed much. It didn't seem like there was a purpose behind it or there was resolution that would lead to that approach.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
I fell in love with the cover and the name Garbage Disposal. And then I fell in love with this second chance, uplifting, and life affirming story about second chances and starting again.
It made me smile, root for the characters, and throroughly enjoy this story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It made me smile, root for the characters, and throroughly enjoy this story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine