3.86 AVERAGE

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

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I really enjoyed this slower burn read and how Cade and Selena's relationship grew.  They're both attracted to the other from the get-go but Selena is in a period of celibacy and Cade is too busy to even think about a relationship.  Through working together to save the store, the two women also learn some life lessons from each other that really helps them build their relationship outside of pure attraction.  I also loved the representation of Cade never having an orgasm - not even solo - and some of the hardships that caused in her previous relationships.  Art and being an artist are a pretty big part of this book and I really felt the passion come off the page.  I loved the personal growth that both Cade and Selena showed and how they were finally able to come together. 

it was super cute, but you lost me when selena called cade bae while they were having sex
fast-paced
adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Yes

A fun read! So many strange but still somehow relatable character's to love. Being willed a sex shop is definitely the weirdest premise for a romance novel I've read in a while but I actually loved it. I strongly believe sex is something we should all talk about more and places like the shop "Satisfaction Guaranteed" are such a wonderful place to start that conversation. Wish that was something available in my area! It was fantastic to see where these characters started and grew together. 

I really enjoyed the dynamic between the protagonists in this story. It made me happy.
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Yes

alixe4's review

3.75
funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
lighthearted