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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Super predictable. FMC almost annoyingly stuck in her mindset though it was understandable.
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
This was a sweet and cute read! Love on the Sidelines is written by Britney M Mills and it is the third book in the Sunkissed Summer Novellas. I always enjoy Mills books and I was excited to read this one.
Charlie and Ava were fun to read about. They had known each other before so they had a connection but it had been a while since they really spent time together. I liked how they both grew throughout the book. Charlie had to learn to let go of work and Ava had to see that people aren’t always what she expects.
The romance felt a bit fast but it fit because it was a novella. I liked reading about Ava’s experience with lacrosse and her interactions with Charlie’s niece. Charlie’s niece was a sweet girl and really added to the book.
Love on the Sidelines is a clean romantic comedy. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Mill’s other books or just want a clean low stress read.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
Charlie and Ava were fun to read about. They had known each other before so they had a connection but it had been a while since they really spent time together. I liked how they both grew throughout the book. Charlie had to learn to let go of work and Ava had to see that people aren’t always what she expects.
The romance felt a bit fast but it fit because it was a novella. I liked reading about Ava’s experience with lacrosse and her interactions with Charlie’s niece. Charlie’s niece was a sweet girl and really added to the book.
Love on the Sidelines is a clean romantic comedy. I would recommend it to those who enjoy Mill’s other books or just want a clean low stress read.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, I was not required to write a positive review.
This is a lovely story about people overcoming past hurts and learning to trust again. It is an easy, enjoyable read that draws you in and keeps you entertained from start to finish.
I received an advanced copy, and am leaving my review voluntarily.
I received an advanced copy, and am leaving my review voluntarily.
Once again, a novella that surprised me with how much depth an author can pack into such a short, sweet read, without making it feel rushed. The pickle-ball meet cute was hilarious. In the beginning, I questioned if Ava would really be likable, and if Charlie’s wealth and generosity would feel over the top. However, as the story unfolded, I began to understand Ava so much more and respect her for the struggles she overcame. Charlie also grew on me and became such a sweet golden retriever hero. They definitely had a slow burn, but it made perfect sense as they both overcame obstacles and grew to understand each other, so I actually appreciated it in this read.
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love the sweet tension created by the enemies to more. Also, loved their meet-cute and immediate enemies vibes it created! The fact that the author features lacrosse as the main sport, it is a unique one that hasn't been featured a lot and I love that.
I loved Charlie and his cinnamon roll vibes after he loosened up and decided he was ready for love. He was seriously so sweet and down to earth. Ava was so stubborn and independent but she was so dedicated to the players she coached. I loved seeing her open up and let people in. They both had a ton of growth and depth to their characters.
I enjoyed the plot a lot but sometimes it was a bit choppy or disconnected. Overall a great summer novella read and I am thoroughly enjoying this multi author series about 6 college besties!
I loved Charlie and his cinnamon roll vibes after he loosened up and decided he was ready for love. He was seriously so sweet and down to earth. Ava was so stubborn and independent but she was so dedicated to the players she coached. I loved seeing her open up and let people in. They both had a ton of growth and depth to their characters.
I enjoyed the plot a lot but sometimes it was a bit choppy or disconnected. Overall a great summer novella read and I am thoroughly enjoying this multi author series about 6 college besties!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
“‘Love isn’t all roses and bacon.’” You had me at bacon. This is such a cute and fun novella! I loved it. Ava, having returned to the small town where her grandmother raised her, ended up the lacrosse coach of the niece of her older brother’s best friend, Charlie. As they spent time together, feelings emerged but wealthy workaholic Charlie needed to find balance in his life. “‘But what if change is beautiful and good? What if it can make you the happiest you’ve ever been.’” He also needed to find ways to break down Ava’s walls, constructed by hurt, distrust, and past abandonment. “It’s like I’m dragging down the wall between us, one brick at a time.” The characters were great and I really enjoyed the development of the romance. I liked how Ava didn’t have an adolescent crush on Charlie. “If he hadn’t been such a jerk all those years ago, I might’ve looked at him differently.” Not that there’s anything wrong with romance stories where there was an adolescent crush, but it feels like that’s almost always the case in brother’s best friend romance. Nice to have it a little different. While this book is part of a series of stories about a friend group of former roommates, each story reads as a standalone. This story includes elements that involve death, grief, cancer, injury, parental abandonment, and life upheaval as an adolescent. This is a sweet closed door romance with no significant innuendo and no harsh language.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes