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thesmutdaddy's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.0
Lucy Campbell didn’t expect to be running back to her small hometown of Confluence, Colorado because of a crazed stalker but here we are . Now working for the local tv station until a new lead comes her way is actually a pretty good gig . But when things go from bad to worse with her stalker, Lucy finds herself pretending to be married to her teenage crush, Will Covington .
Will Covington has a lot on his plate right now with the preparing of taking over his mother’s broadcasting company, Crestone Broadcasting . Everything comes to a halt when Lucy Campbell comes back into town + is now working for the tv station . Now Will is taking Lucy’s stalker situation very seriously, in fact he goes so far as to pending to be married to her . Now the two of them just need to show all of their cards to each other, but Lucy is holding back .
This was my first Christina Hovland book but it certainly won’t be my last . This book had it all from the laugh out loud moments, to the banter, to the mysterious stalker drama, all the way to their perfect chemistry . I can’t wait to see where the rest of this series goes or what Christina has in store for us next .
This book can be read as a complete stand alone .
This book was given to me for honest review by author Christina Hovland .
Will Covington has a lot on his plate right now with the preparing of taking over his mother’s broadcasting company, Crestone Broadcasting . Everything comes to a halt when Lucy Campbell comes back into town + is now working for the tv station . Now Will is taking Lucy’s stalker situation very seriously, in fact he goes so far as to pending to be married to her . Now the two of them just need to show all of their cards to each other, but Lucy is holding back .
This was my first Christina Hovland book but it certainly won’t be my last . This book had it all from the laugh out loud moments, to the banter, to the mysterious stalker drama, all the way to their perfect chemistry . I can’t wait to see where the rest of this series goes or what Christina has in store for us next .
This book can be read as a complete stand alone .
This book was given to me for honest review by author Christina Hovland .
mycatismybookmark's review against another edition
3.0
I confess, The Honeymoon Trap is a fun adventure of second chances and new beginnings.
Lucy has completely reinvented herself, and the last person she ever expects (or wants) to see again is William - her teenage crush. Starting a new job at KDVX in Confluence, Colorado was supposed to be a new beginning for Lucy, but it brings her face to face with Will. Who just happens to be her new next door neighbor. And her new boss. And her partner for a news assignment where they have to pretend to be husband and wife. She can totally handle this. Right!?
A fun, humorous, and sexy game of cat-and-mouse with some unexpected twists.
Lucy has completely reinvented herself, and the last person she ever expects (or wants) to see again is William - her teenage crush. Starting a new job at KDVX in Confluence, Colorado was supposed to be a new beginning for Lucy, but it brings her face to face with Will. Who just happens to be her new next door neighbor. And her new boss. And her partner for a news assignment where they have to pretend to be husband and wife. She can totally handle this. Right!?
A fun, humorous, and sexy game of cat-and-mouse with some unexpected twists.
ldooten's review against another edition
3.0
This was not bad, but the story wasn't for me. The writing itself flowed okay, but I wasn't a fan of the story. Lucy is a former "ugly duckling", and now she's beautiful with self esteem issues. That doesn't bother me. What bothers me is that she holds it against William that 8 years ago he didn't notice her. Really?! She was 17, and he was college age. Most guys that age are not interested in younger girls. Her friend Katie acts like William is the scum of the earth, and Lucy agrees. I just couldn't get past that. They've never had a relationship, and I'm not sure why it makes William a horrible person that he doesn't remember her. I didn't really buy them as a couple either. This was a first for me from this author, but I would give her another read.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
aparamanuja's review against another edition
2.0
I liked Lucy in this book, but I did not like Will at all. I thought Lucy deserved better. I mean, there were some situations that I thought neither of them handled well, but Will just felt too pushy and kind of whiny. He clearly didn’t understand the power imbalance between them that would be putting Lucy at risk - he just made no moves to understand her point of view. I also could not get over the “caterpillar” comment. I didn’t feel like he apologized enough for it, and I didn’t understand why he said it in the first place. I get that he was caught super off guard but it just felt really cruel. I’m someone who is also super insecure about her thick eyebrows and have been told that I have caterpillar eyebrows, so I just don’t understand how Lucy could have forgiven Will without any real remorse on his end. I don’t think he even addressed what he said directly like he just said he was sorry for what happened with “the photo” (an old photograph is what led to Will realizing he knew Lucy when she was younger and had thick eyebrows which led to the caterpillar comment, which is what bullies called her in school and beyond). I felt such a kinship to Lucy, and she deserved so much better than this:/ Will was just too shallow and selfish.
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
**I received a copy of The Honeymoon Trap from Entangled Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review**
The Honeymoon Trap by Christina Hovland really was a great book and I enjoyed it a lot. This is the first time I've read the author and I'll be sure to check out her next book and I've give the book 4.5 stars.
Lucy Campbell has come to Confluence to take a new job at KDVX as a producer but she didn't know that an old crush William Covington would be the manager of the station. She knew him in Florida when her summer internship was on a reality show he appeared on. But now she's slimmed down and eager to prove her worth at her new job. Will he remember her? When an opportunity to pose as a honeymoon couple at a resort with a theft problem, William asked Lucy to be his "bride".
William Covington is currently fighting to convince his father that he can run the station and the other that his late mother's family have left to him. His vision of improving the station have met a brick wall even though he's more than ready to take over the reins of their business. But first he needs a place to live and there's a apartment next to Lucy, will he be able to keep away from her? Even when they are posing as a couple for a story? I'll let you guess the outcome of that.
Throw in a interesting landlady, Dixie, the police Chief who is her nephew and has a son who's being bullied, and did I mention the bedraggled cat who shows up after her owner passes away. The entire story has wonderful characters and a second chance at love story to entertain you.
The Honeymoon Trap by Christina Hovland really was a great book and I enjoyed it a lot. This is the first time I've read the author and I'll be sure to check out her next book and I've give the book 4.5 stars.
Lucy Campbell has come to Confluence to take a new job at KDVX as a producer but she didn't know that an old crush William Covington would be the manager of the station. She knew him in Florida when her summer internship was on a reality show he appeared on. But now she's slimmed down and eager to prove her worth at her new job. Will he remember her? When an opportunity to pose as a honeymoon couple at a resort with a theft problem, William asked Lucy to be his "bride".
William Covington is currently fighting to convince his father that he can run the station and the other that his late mother's family have left to him. His vision of improving the station have met a brick wall even though he's more than ready to take over the reins of their business. But first he needs a place to live and there's a apartment next to Lucy, will he be able to keep away from her? Even when they are posing as a couple for a story? I'll let you guess the outcome of that.
Throw in a interesting landlady, Dixie, the police Chief who is her nephew and has a son who's being bullied, and did I mention the bedraggled cat who shows up after her owner passes away. The entire story has wonderful characters and a second chance at love story to entertain you.
paraplybot's review against another edition
3.25
Second chans(men typ att hon gillar honom, inte gemensamt). Fake marriage.
asså supper gullig liten smal town historia,mellan chefen på ett nyhetsbolag(som nu jobbar som "vanlig" anställ) och en ny inflyttad producent. Som vill veta sanningen om en honeymoon resort, handlar inom kriminella fasoner. (De är receptionisten). Där dem då behöver fejka att vara ett gift par. Dem har träffats innan på en reality serie, där han var "next, please. Hon gillade honom, han känner inte igen år senare när hon har ändrat sig själv.
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asså supper gullig liten smal town historia,mellan chefen på ett nyhetsbolag(som nu jobbar som "vanlig" anställ) och en ny inflyttad producent. Som vill veta sanningen om en honeymoon resort, handlar inom kriminella fasoner. (De är receptionisten). Där dem då behöver fejka att vara ett gift par. Dem har träffats innan på en reality serie, där han var "next, please. Hon gillade honom, han känner inte igen år senare när hon har ändrat sig själv.
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lulu_28's review against another edition
2.0
I was expecting it to be different. The vibes were a bit off. They were not matching the tile of description for me.
melissasfandomworld's review against another edition
3.0
**Thanks to Entangled and Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book. This was read in exchange for me leaving an honest review**
The writing, in general, was quite addictive I have to say and it made for a fast-paced read. I just didn't want to stop reading it! I think this had a lot to do with the characters in this book because I loved both the main characters a lot! But I also loved the presence of the minor characters and the attention they received as well. I wouldn't mind in the least if there'd be a book about Katie for example! Lucy, our main lead, was really relatable on some levels to me and I always like that. that way, the bonding is a lot easier. Will was definitely swoon-worthy material. Some may say he's a control-freak and things go a bit too far, and sometimes they may do, but given his own 'issues' I can fully comprehend why he's acting the way he does. And since he's a super nice guy otherwise, sexy as hell and really fun to read about, I could get past my minor remark on his character. Overall, I really loved him and Lucy as well. They were so much fun to read about!
This book was so humorous at times and I just loved it so much. If you want a romantic, swoon-worthy book that's able to make you laugh out loud, this is definitely a book I'd recommend. And it definitely made me want to read more by this author.
I did feel at times though, that the development of the story-line was a bit lacking here and there and things went a bit too fast at times towards the end. I'd love it if there would've been a bit more follow-up on some plotlines that I think deserved some more depth and attention. It remained a bit shallow, a bit sloppy. So I think there's definitely room for progress
If I'm just looking at the romance and it's development; I liked it a lot. I love the forbidden-romance trope and I think this was quite a good one. I really liked the chemistry between these characters and the writing of it all regarding them giving into things and such ;) The suspense and build-up was killing me, in a good way, and I always love it when a romance like this one gets to me and is able to make me FEEL.
Overall, this was a really cute, sweet and adorable read that I enjoyed really much. I've had some remarks on things and that's why I give it a 3.5-star rating. I'd still recommend this book if you're looking for an adorable, sexy, fast-paced contemporary romance!
The writing, in general, was quite addictive I have to say and it made for a fast-paced read. I just didn't want to stop reading it! I think this had a lot to do with the characters in this book because I loved both the main characters a lot! But I also loved the presence of the minor characters and the attention they received as well. I wouldn't mind in the least if there'd be a book about Katie for example! Lucy, our main lead, was really relatable on some levels to me and I always like that. that way, the bonding is a lot easier. Will was definitely swoon-worthy material. Some may say he's a control-freak and things go a bit too far, and sometimes they may do, but given his own 'issues' I can fully comprehend why he's acting the way he does. And since he's a super nice guy otherwise, sexy as hell and really fun to read about, I could get past my minor remark on his character. Overall, I really loved him and Lucy as well. They were so much fun to read about!
This book was so humorous at times and I just loved it so much. If you want a romantic, swoon-worthy book that's able to make you laugh out loud, this is definitely a book I'd recommend. And it definitely made me want to read more by this author.
I did feel at times though, that the development of the story-line was a bit lacking here and there and things went a bit too fast at times towards the end. I'd love it if there would've been a bit more follow-up on some plotlines that I think deserved some more depth and attention. It remained a bit shallow, a bit sloppy. So I think there's definitely room for progress
If I'm just looking at the romance and it's development; I liked it a lot. I love the forbidden-romance trope and I think this was quite a good one. I really liked the chemistry between these characters and the writing of it all regarding them giving into things and such ;) The suspense and build-up was killing me, in a good way, and I always love it when a romance like this one gets to me and is able to make me FEEL.
Overall, this was a really cute, sweet and adorable read that I enjoyed really much. I've had some remarks on things and that's why I give it a 3.5-star rating. I'd still recommend this book if you're looking for an adorable, sexy, fast-paced contemporary romance!
storieswithsoul's review against another edition
4.0
It's a sweet but quite emotional read. I loved it, both characters are all great with interesting back stories. I enjoyed reading their story.
Lucy is happy to start at a new place where no would know her. She is running from her past insecurities and trying to build a new life for herself. Also, it's great to get away from her parents who are not easy people to deal with. What she didn't count on was meeting her teenage crush, William. What more, he is not only her new neighbour, but also a colleague. Life just got a little bit more messy for her, good thing is that William doesn't seem to remember her and she hopes that it stays that way.
William is back in his hometown. He is ready to take over the family business. He feels that he can make his mother proud, at last.However, the only downside is dealing with his controlling father. But he is no longer a child and he is not ready to forgive his father just yet. One bright thing in his life right now is Lucy. She is adorable and he can't help but feel attractive to her. For some reason she seems to discourage his attentions but he can feel that deep down she wants him just as much as he wants her. Will they be able to build a life together, in this small time where secrets cannot be kept hidden for long?
It's well-written, sweet, and quite romantic story. I enjoyed all the embarrassing moments, the funny moments, and the romantic ones as well. There is some emotional trauma involved as well, but story is written in a lighthearted manner so anyone can enjoy it.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley.
Lucy is happy to start at a new place where no would know her. She is running from her past insecurities and trying to build a new life for herself. Also, it's great to get away from her parents who are not easy people to deal with. What she didn't count on was meeting her teenage crush, William. What more, he is not only her new neighbour, but also a colleague. Life just got a little bit more messy for her, good thing is that William doesn't seem to remember her and she hopes that it stays that way.
William is back in his hometown. He is ready to take over the family business. He feels that he can make his mother proud, at last.However, the only downside is dealing with his controlling father. But he is no longer a child and he is not ready to forgive his father just yet. One bright thing in his life right now is Lucy. She is adorable and he can't help but feel attractive to her. For some reason she seems to discourage his attentions but he can feel that deep down she wants him just as much as he wants her. Will they be able to build a life together, in this small time where secrets cannot be kept hidden for long?
It's well-written, sweet, and quite romantic story. I enjoyed all the embarrassing moments, the funny moments, and the romantic ones as well. There is some emotional trauma involved as well, but story is written in a lighthearted manner so anyone can enjoy it.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book via NetGalley.
kimberlycarrington's review against another edition
3.0
Surco Netgalley buscando libros como este, que me atraigan por la portada o por la sinopsis, que tengan grandes probabilidades de ser monoplatillescos y cuyos autores no conozca, y este cumple todos los requisitos.
Es un libro de "mono con platillos total", donde lo importante es la historia de amor entre ambos. Hay una mezcla de enemigos a amantes, con relaciones fingidas por medio, que no se llega a desarrollar de un modo croquetil pero que es bastante decente (bueno, no llevaba altas las expectativas, así que es más difícil decepcionarse), con momentos muy divertidos. La tensión sexual ya no se desarrolla tan bien, básicamente porque quedan claras las intenciones de ambos bien pronto. El protagonista me ha encantado, un personaje que tenía todas las papeletas para ser insoportable y ha resultado ser un tío íntegro y de los que va de cara con sus sentimientos. Ella es un poco más difícil de tragar pero no insoportable.
Se lee bastante bien pero me costó meterme en la historia. Luego va todo bastante rodado. En cuanto al guarrerismo, se describe más el juego previo que los ejercicios de después, IYKWIM. Nada chabacano, por cierto.
En la parte final es donde más flojea al libro (y el epílogo me ha sobrado)
En fin, que es un libro para pasar el ratillo y olvidar a los dos días.
Es un libro de "mono con platillos total", donde lo importante es la historia de amor entre ambos. Hay una mezcla de enemigos a amantes, con relaciones fingidas por medio, que no se llega a desarrollar de un modo croquetil pero que es bastante decente (bueno, no llevaba altas las expectativas, así que es más difícil decepcionarse), con momentos muy divertidos. La tensión sexual ya no se desarrolla tan bien, básicamente porque quedan claras las intenciones de ambos bien pronto. El protagonista me ha encantado, un personaje que tenía todas las papeletas para ser insoportable y ha resultado ser un tío íntegro y de los que va de cara con sus sentimientos. Ella es un poco más difícil de tragar pero no insoportable.
Se lee bastante bien pero me costó meterme en la historia. Luego va todo bastante rodado. En cuanto al guarrerismo, se describe más el juego previo que los ejercicios de después, IYKWIM. Nada chabacano, por cierto.
En la parte final es donde más flojea al libro (y el epílogo me ha sobrado)
En fin, que es un libro para pasar el ratillo y olvidar a los dos días.