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jenjenbookfan's review against another edition
3.0
Good story
This is a hard review for me, because I really enjoyed the story and the characters and the feel. Then the liberal political views started trickling in, and I was like oh boy, ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But then she says she felt pressured to go to a conservative college, has an overbearing conservative father, and you later find out she fled the son of the corrupt Republican politician. I get enough of the anti-conservative political bias in real life. I don’t want it when I read.
The story would’ve been great without being so bias, in my opinion.
This is a hard review for me, because I really enjoyed the story and the characters and the feel. Then the liberal political views started trickling in, and I was like oh boy, ok, everyone is entitled to their opinion. But then she says she felt pressured to go to a conservative college, has an overbearing conservative father, and you later find out she fled the son of the corrupt Republican politician. I get enough of the anti-conservative political bias in real life. I don’t want it when I read.
The story would’ve been great without being so bias, in my opinion.
cala_p's review against another edition
Received a copy of this from the author in exchange for a review.
DNF @ 50%
I sincerely tried to finish this. I don't like not completing books, especially books as this that I got solely for a review. I feel as if I let the author down and wasted a copy. Before starting, I read reviews of this and they were really good so I figured I would love this.
The story follows Brady as he tries to handle the new responsibility of raising his niece and running a farm after the death of his brother and sister-in-law. When showing up at the house, he meets Elizabeth, friend of the sister-in-law and live-in nanny essentially.
I enjoyed that the book was written in dual POV but for this book, I think it would have actually been better if only in Brady's, since it was interesting reading about his challenges of maneuvering fatherhood. I also found it hard to differentiate between the two voices and I think had each title not been titled with each name, I would not have known immediately who's speaking.
The thing I mostly didn't enjoy about this book was how basic it was. I understand a lot of NA romances now have something similar that they all have, but I found this book to be predictable and lacking. Especially with their romance. I had a hard time connecting them together. The spark wasn't there for me.
Everywhere I look there is amazing reviews, so I think I'm the only one who didn't enjoy this. Maybe one day I'll give it another go.
DNF @ 50%
I sincerely tried to finish this. I don't like not completing books, especially books as this that I got solely for a review. I feel as if I let the author down and wasted a copy. Before starting, I read reviews of this and they were really good so I figured I would love this.
The story follows Brady as he tries to handle the new responsibility of raising his niece and running a farm after the death of his brother and sister-in-law. When showing up at the house, he meets Elizabeth, friend of the sister-in-law and live-in nanny essentially.
I enjoyed that the book was written in dual POV but for this book, I think it would have actually been better if only in Brady's, since it was interesting reading about his challenges of maneuvering fatherhood. I also found it hard to differentiate between the two voices and I think had each title not been titled with each name, I would not have known immediately who's speaking.
The thing I mostly didn't enjoy about this book was how basic it was. I understand a lot of NA romances now have something similar that they all have, but I found this book to be predictable and lacking. Especially with their romance. I had a hard time connecting them together. The spark wasn't there for me.
Everywhere I look there is amazing reviews, so I think I'm the only one who didn't enjoy this. Maybe one day I'll give it another go.
rascal_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
romanceandraindrops's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Audiobook Read (Audible)
Narrators: Stephen Dexter & Brooke Bloomingdale
This book is the trifecta for me: A beautiful romantic cover, amazing writing & spice and perfect narrators!
This is such a beautiful story of how love can develop in the aftermath loss. After meeting Brady in the previous series (Dearest) it was so satisfying to see him get his HEA. I also loved Cat. She was such a hard working, nerdy, caring person who was just a perfect match for Brady.
I loved how the narrators preformed both a southern and New England accent for the different characters and I LOVED all the Spanish phrases sprinkled throughout. I am so glad to own this book in my audio library!
Narrators: Stephen Dexter & Brooke Bloomingdale
This book is the trifecta for me: A beautiful romantic cover, amazing writing & spice and perfect narrators!
This is such a beautiful story of how love can develop in the aftermath loss. After meeting Brady in the previous series (Dearest) it was so satisfying to see him get his HEA. I also loved Cat. She was such a hard working, nerdy, caring person who was just a perfect match for Brady.
I loved how the narrators preformed both a southern and New England accent for the different characters and I LOVED all the Spanish phrases sprinkled throughout. I am so glad to own this book in my audio library!
camibookish's review against another edition
5.0
It was a Lex Martin's book, so what can I say? I love it.
I know it's been a while since I should have posted this, but I have a new life now. One where I still love books and doing this, but don't have the time to do it. A life where I'm living my own story...
I loved the book, the story, I love the female character and felt like I could relate to her at some kind of level. The male character was swooning and hot, so there's that too.
I cried, I laughed, I'm just so sorry I couldn't finish it sooner.
Totally recommended book!
I know it's been a while since I should have posted this, but I have a new life now. One where I still love books and doing this, but don't have the time to do it. A life where I'm living my own story...
I loved the book, the story, I love the female character and felt like I could relate to her at some kind of level. The male character was swooning and hot, so there's that too.
I cried, I laughed, I'm just so sorry I couldn't finish it sooner.
Totally recommended book!
frenchpressbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Okay seriously loved this story line. Couldn't put it down. The H is sexy and sweet and you can't not love him... The h is fantastic and witty and so funny I laughed until I cried. It's a story of two people thrown together under tragic circumstances and instead of the normal drama that happens in most books these two flow together seemlessly and I enjoyed it.
The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is I felt some of the angst was dragged on and it could have been a much shorter book. But other than that it was great
The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is I felt some of the angst was dragged on and it could have been a much shorter book. But other than that it was great
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Brady is so tired. He's struggling to maintain his life while simultaneously taking care of his parents, all because his brother left them. Frustration and exhausting coupled with resentment, fill Brady's heart. He can't continue like this, but how can he convince Cal to step up and help?
Time ran out. You never know when you run out of time. Brady's guilt is now added to the exhaustion,frustration, and resentment. Never knowing what his brother wanted and now a life changing development.
Trying to make everything right and keep everyone happy is a lot of work. Taking care of a baby, a farm, and three sets of bills is draining Brady. He still plans on returning to Boston, so...
That makes Katherine temporary. Katherine is more than a temporary girl, even Brady sees that. With his plans set he can't succumb to his dreams and wishes, can he?
Steamy chemistry and way touch sexual tension make Brady's decisions for him. But what happens next?
Sinverguenza, or Shameless, is a really sweet book about two people trying to deal with a tragic loss and carry on. It's a fun escape into little town Texas with a great cast of characters. Don't forget to say hi to Stella and Stanley.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
Time ran out. You never know when you run out of time. Brady's guilt is now added to the exhaustion,frustration, and resentment. Never knowing what his brother wanted and now a life changing development.
Trying to make everything right and keep everyone happy is a lot of work. Taking care of a baby, a farm, and three sets of bills is draining Brady. He still plans on returning to Boston, so...
That makes Katherine temporary. Katherine is more than a temporary girl, even Brady sees that. With his plans set he can't succumb to his dreams and wishes, can he?
Steamy chemistry and way touch sexual tension make Brady's decisions for him. But what happens next?
Sinverguenza, or Shameless, is a really sweet book about two people trying to deal with a tragic loss and carry on. It's a fun escape into little town Texas with a great cast of characters. Don't forget to say hi to Stella and Stanley.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart