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3.3 AVERAGE
3.3 AVERAGE
It was alright. I didn't really connect or feel very strongly about the main character, Elle. I did, however, love George and his cadre of friends/family. Quick, easy read.
I somehow missed Book Two in this series (surprised?) but I did get to read the first one, What Goes On Tour, and at the time I said I hoped there would be another because I wanted to see more of George. And boy did Boston delivery.
George is great. He’s amazingly understanding and cares a lot about people. He’s a great fit as a band manager and some of the traits that work for that also work well in his personal relationships. He’s good at paying attention, about helping out when needed, and he’s a fixer … the only problem is that Elle doesn’t want any help. At all. She’s just gotten out of an abusive relationship with a controlling man and having someone step in to direct her life immediately causes issues. Good thing that George is a fast learner and patient. He makes a few mistakes along the way, a lot of that because Elle is still skittish, but he figures things out and proves to be great hero material.
There isn’t a lot of suspense or danger, although Elle’s ex does make a few appearances, causing trouble - mainly we focus on the growth of Elle & George’s relationship. They work their way thru the relationship minefield that her past (and his personality) have created and it’s done very well. In real life I think that Elle might have needed a little more time, but the interactions between the two are believable. It’s a journey of steps for them and readers will be happy to be there for every single one.
(If you haven’t read the rest of The Texan Quartet, you’ll be fine. I was a little afraid that missing Book 2 would be an issue for me but Boston does a great job of keeping you in the loop – telling you who’s who and the important parts of their stories. And now I’m so curious about Imogen’s story that I’m adding it to my TBR pile. And I’ll definitely keep my eye out for Book 4.)
Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
George is great. He’s amazingly understanding and cares a lot about people. He’s a great fit as a band manager and some of the traits that work for that also work well in his personal relationships. He’s good at paying attention, about helping out when needed, and he’s a fixer … the only problem is that Elle doesn’t want any help. At all. She’s just gotten out of an abusive relationship with a controlling man and having someone step in to direct her life immediately causes issues. Good thing that George is a fast learner and patient. He makes a few mistakes along the way, a lot of that because Elle is still skittish, but he figures things out and proves to be great hero material.
There isn’t a lot of suspense or danger, although Elle’s ex does make a few appearances, causing trouble - mainly we focus on the growth of Elle & George’s relationship. They work their way thru the relationship minefield that her past (and his personality) have created and it’s done very well. In real life I think that Elle might have needed a little more time, but the interactions between the two are believable. It’s a journey of steps for them and readers will be happy to be there for every single one.
(If you haven’t read the rest of The Texan Quartet, you’ll be fine. I was a little afraid that missing Book 2 would be an issue for me but Boston does a great job of keeping you in the loop – telling you who’s who and the important parts of their stories. And now I’m so curious about Imogen’s story that I’m adding it to my TBR pile. And I’ll definitely keep my eye out for Book 4.)
Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
When George sees Elle for the first time he is intrigued. He sees a woman struggling and a hint of fear. Fear from what he doesn't know but he plans to find out.
Elle is trying to make a new life for herself and her son. Opening a bookstore cafe is a dream come true, but Elle knows she has to give it a try even though it is a risk. Elle can admit that George is attractive and his flirtations do not go unnoticed, however she already had a disastrous relationship and is not ready to delve into another one anytime soon. George though is persistent and wants to be the one she leans to for all things. With an ex who doesn't want to give her up though, Elle is scared about what will happen next.
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Elle is trying to make a new life for herself and her son. Opening a bookstore cafe is a dream come true, but Elle knows she has to give it a try even though it is a risk. Elle can admit that George is attractive and his flirtations do not go unnoticed, however she already had a disastrous relationship and is not ready to delve into another one anytime soon. George though is persistent and wants to be the one she leans to for all things. With an ex who doesn't want to give her up though, Elle is scared about what will happen next.
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"Under the Covers" is a sweet, clean love story. It follows Elle who fled from her abusive partner with her young son in tow. She has succeeded in opening a cafe where she meets George (George Jones! Kept thinking country music every time the name was mentioned) and his group of friends. I loved George, his family and group of friends and their interactions probably more than the budding relationship between Elle and George. Actually, the bond between George and Elle's son was more swoon worthy than the relationship between the heroine and the hero. The chemistry just wasn't quite there. Still, it was an easy quick read with some funny and some tense moments and kept me entertained to the end.
This was a new author for me, and I hadn't realized that this is the third book in a series. I usually like to start at the beginning, but it worked fine as a stand-alone as well. There's just enough background information on the other characters that I've become tempted to check out book 1 in the future.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
This was a new author for me, and I hadn't realized that this is the third book in a series. I usually like to start at the beginning, but it worked fine as a stand-alone as well. There's just enough background information on the other characters that I've become tempted to check out book 1 in the future.
I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
A sweet story with a well drawn cast of characters. After reading the first book I wanted to find out what happened to George. This one didn't quite get me as much as the first one, but still very enjoyable.
Elle wants to provide for her son Toby and she feels starting her own bookstore & coffee shop is the best way. Her soft opening has brought in more customers than she expected. As a single Mom with no family in the area she is not sure how she will make the soft opening a success; then a friend of a friend walks in the door.
I liked Elle as a character. I really appreciated the soft side of her character. There were a lot of great tender "Mom" moments. Her nervousness about a new relationship was understandable. George has been a favorite character in all the books and I am so happy he found love with Elle. In this book we got to know George's family more, and they are so warm. They were great ways to show us more of George's soft side. The interaction between George and Toby was wonderful too; it was great that Toby was an integral character to the plot. It would have been easy to just make the five year old disappear. I did feel a family was being created.
The plot was easy to follow - all steam was behind closed doors. The conflict was understandable and leant itself to a quick resolution. We had a few glances at favorite characters from the other books which I just loved.
I truly love this series and I am sad I only have one book left in the Texas Quartet.
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest review.
I liked Elle as a character. I really appreciated the soft side of her character. There were a lot of great tender "Mom" moments. Her nervousness about a new relationship was understandable. George has been a favorite character in all the books and I am so happy he found love with Elle. In this book we got to know George's family more, and they are so warm. They were great ways to show us more of George's soft side. The interaction between George and Toby was wonderful too; it was great that Toby was an integral character to the plot. It would have been easy to just make the five year old disappear. I did feel a family was being created.
The plot was easy to follow - all steam was behind closed doors. The conflict was understandable and leant itself to a quick resolution. We had a few glances at favorite characters from the other books which I just loved.
I truly love this series and I am sad I only have one book left in the Texas Quartet.
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest review.