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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First time read a book by Amanda. This was my 50th book of 2025.
Teddy is recovering after hip surgery and feeling down because he can no longer dance or teach it in his mind. He meets his neighbor Finn one day who's younger. Finn keeps flirting with him wanting to do more than be friends doesn't see Teddy as broken as he feels.
Finn also turns out be Teddy's physical therapist. They flirt and it was sweet. Though they both have things that play with their emotions. Finn's parents death and Teddy's dad being no good.
Thankfully after a talking to by Finn's sister he tries again with Teddy after he backs out because Teddy saw him in a bad moment of grieving.
Really enjoyed this and loved the cat and dog Smudge and Nora. They were sweet friends. Loved the side characters as well and how Finn helped Teddy see that his career as a dancer was over but he still had so much to teach others.
Teddy is recovering after hip surgery and feeling down because he can no longer dance or teach it in his mind. He meets his neighbor Finn one day who's younger. Finn keeps flirting with him wanting to do more than be friends doesn't see Teddy as broken as he feels.
Finn also turns out be Teddy's physical therapist. They flirt and it was sweet. Though they both have things that play with their emotions. Finn's parents death and Teddy's dad being no good.
Thankfully after a talking to by Finn's sister he tries again with Teddy after he backs out because Teddy saw him in a bad moment of grieving.
Really enjoyed this and loved the cat and dog Smudge and Nora. They were sweet friends. Loved the side characters as well and how Finn helped Teddy see that his career as a dancer was over but he still had so much to teach others.
Interpretive Hearts will warm your soul. Teddy is older and a bit of a curmudgeon at times, but Finn is absolutely charming. Teddy has his own charm about him, and you can tell from the start that under his rough exterior he has a heart that's hurting from all he's lost. I can't tell who I fell in love with first, but Finn and Teddy's story absolutely warmed my heart and gave me hope for the possibility of love after loss. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a sweet heart-warming story.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
I am definitely getting converted into an Amanda Meuwissen fan, after reviewing another of her books last week. I read this one in 48 hours as it was so smooth and easy to read - and I just kept wanting to see how this would develop.
The main characters are fantastic with a lot of spark between them, and what I found interesting was that everything was told from one perspective. Usually in romances like this you'll have switching chapters, but in this case it was all from Teddy's point of view - and there were some nice tricks to help us get insight from Finn as well. Like Teddy overhearing a private conversation with his sister, all of which really meant it felt well-rounded and nicely deep.
This is a really sweet romance, with some steamy bits along the way. Just a great love story that I really enjoyed.
Loved: The attraction between the two characters and how obvious it was that they fitted each other perfectly. I also loved reading a story with a protagonist suffering a disability, even if a new and partially temporary one.
Liked: The animals, the setting, and the side characters all fleshed it out really nicely
Disliked: I thought hard, but I couldn't actually come up with anything.
Burning Question: Is there going to be another book? With so many other romances happening around the side, I'd be interested to know whether this standalone could get a sequel.
I received a free ARC copy of this book but my review is my genuine opinion.
The main characters are fantastic with a lot of spark between them, and what I found interesting was that everything was told from one perspective. Usually in romances like this you'll have switching chapters, but in this case it was all from Teddy's point of view - and there were some nice tricks to help us get insight from Finn as well. Like Teddy overhearing a private conversation with his sister, all of which really meant it felt well-rounded and nicely deep.
This is a really sweet romance, with some steamy bits along the way. Just a great love story that I really enjoyed.
Loved: The attraction between the two characters and how obvious it was that they fitted each other perfectly. I also loved reading a story with a protagonist suffering a disability, even if a new and partially temporary one.
Liked: The animals, the setting, and the side characters all fleshed it out really nicely
Disliked: I thought hard, but I couldn't actually come up with anything.
Burning Question: Is there going to be another book? With so many other romances happening around the side, I'd be interested to know whether this standalone could get a sequel.
I received a free ARC copy of this book but my review is my genuine opinion.
An enjoyable and easy read, well written, with interesting MC’s and a likable cast of secondary characters. I liked the hurt/comfort aspect in the story and the atypical dynamic, with the younger man being the one to help his more mature love interest heal, physically that is.
I wasn’t entirely swept off my feet though. The emotional connection between Teddy and Finn was certainly there, but the push and pull, hot & cold routine on both sides didn’t help matters any in creating that “meant to be” magic that I tend to look for in a romance. I’d also have liked more scenes with them in a relationship and growing closer, whereas now the story mostly focused on their will they/won’t they dance.
I wasn’t entirely swept off my feet though. The emotional connection between Teddy and Finn was certainly there, but the push and pull, hot & cold routine on both sides didn’t help matters any in creating that “meant to be” magic that I tend to look for in a romance. I’d also have liked more scenes with them in a relationship and growing closer, whereas now the story mostly focused on their will they/won’t they dance.