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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
Loved Webb and Luke. Loved Luke's G-rated swearing. A laugh out loud kind of book.
May Archer's Sunday Brothers series. Hand Picked is the story of Thomas Webb Sunday and Luke Guilford Williams, aka Webb and Sunday--neighbors, albeit not-so-friendly ones, but that's more on Webb than anyone else. Of course, Luke understands why the single father of a seven-year-old son, Aiden, wasn't too happy with him. That's what happens when you're Aiden's teacher and you hand off the boy to his estranged mother without the approval or knowledge of his father. Sigh. Apologizing hasn't gotten Luke very far, and it seems that the town's taken sides, and he being the outsider living in the historic house that was actually a decrepit structure he won in a contest made him the odd man out. And then one drunken night with some blowing--of the bugle variety--and vows--purely platonic, of course--exchanged, Aiden and Webb now find themselves betrothed ... to each other!
This book was a hoot! I loved the idea of two neighbors, one grumpy and none too happy with the other who happened to be sunshiny that wanted everyone around him to be happy, who end up tied together in the quirkiest way possible. Webb was very much a stubborn man, but I also understood why he was as peeved as he was about the whole thing regarding Aiden, although he was already a bit too harsh in his treatment of poor Luke. I liked that we see these two actually become friends before they become lovers and then more. It allows for a better appreciation of their relationship and the hope is stronger that they'll make it through to their happily-ever-after. One of my favorite things about small town romances is that we've got the nosy but well-meaning townspeople. Here, they're also matchmakers to boot, and add in Webb's family and welp, Webb and Luke never stood a chance. I'm giving Hand Picked five out of five stars. I can't wait for Hawk and Jack's story up next in the Sunday Brothers series, Cherry Picked!
This book was a hoot! I loved the idea of two neighbors, one grumpy and none too happy with the other who happened to be sunshiny that wanted everyone around him to be happy, who end up tied together in the quirkiest way possible. Webb was very much a stubborn man, but I also understood why he was as peeved as he was about the whole thing regarding Aiden, although he was already a bit too harsh in his treatment of poor Luke. I liked that we see these two actually become friends before they become lovers and then more. It allows for a better appreciation of their relationship and the hope is stronger that they'll make it through to their happily-ever-after. One of my favorite things about small town romances is that we've got the nosy but well-meaning townspeople. Here, they're also matchmakers to boot, and add in Webb's family and welp, Webb and Luke never stood a chance. I'm giving Hand Picked five out of five stars. I can't wait for Hawk and Jack's story up next in the Sunday Brothers series, Cherry Picked!
hand picked 5 stars
NEw author to me so never know how you will like the style of writing but this was a hit for me. I loved all the side characters and how easy the banter is with them. I loved Luke and Webb was swoon! It’s always great to see the realization of wanting what has been before you this whole time. Add in Webb adorable son Aiden and this story was very well rounded.
NEw author to me so never know how you will like the style of writing but this was a hit for me. I loved all the side characters and how easy the banter is with them. I loved Luke and Webb was swoon! It’s always great to see the realization of wanting what has been before you this whole time. Add in Webb adorable son Aiden and this story was very well rounded.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5-5 stars
I was hooked from page one. The small towns May Archer creates makes me want to have my own small town adventures.
Webb and Luke were cute and so was Aiden. I really enjoyed all this! I will say this could be a standalone, I don’t remember too much of book one so this book didn’t feel like you needed to read that book to get in to this one.
I can’t wait for Hawk and Jacks book, I can only imagine Webbs reaction haha
I was hooked from page one. The small towns May Archer creates makes me want to have my own small town adventures.
Webb and Luke were cute and so was Aiden. I really enjoyed all this! I will say this could be a standalone, I don’t remember too much of book one so this book didn’t feel like you needed to read that book to get in to this one.
I can’t wait for Hawk and Jacks book, I can only imagine Webbs reaction haha
Nous voilà de retour à Little Pippin Hollow, a.k.a le petit bled Hallmark où tout le monde se mêle de vos affaires et a une opinion sur votre vie et la façon dont vous devez la mener ! Ambiance de petite ville typiquement américaine donc, on est complètement dans un trip de téléfilm, et ça donne un côté loufoque et décalé qui n'est pas déplaisant, May Archer est très bonne dans ce registre-là.
On retourne aussi évidemment au sein de la tribu Sunday, et cette fois, c'est au tour de Webb de connaître les joies de l'amour, et en plus, de l'amour gay ! Ce dernier ne va étrangement pas trop se poser de questions quant à son attirance pour un homme. Certes il est entouré de gays et n'a donc pas de préjugés négatifs, mais quand même, j'aurais aimé un peu plus de résistance ou au moins d'adaptation de sa part. On fait plus ample connaissance avec Luke, qui en tient quand même une sacrée couche côté malchance. Étonnamment, alors même qu'on n'arrête pas de mentionner son métier, on ne le voit quasiment pas bosser (allô la classe, les preps, les corrections ???).
Leur relation évolue de manière assez naturelle, même si ça va quand même vite côté sentiments. Disons qu'ils passent d'une relation froide et impersonnelle à une histoire d'amour sans réelle transition, et c'est surtout du côté de Webb que je trouve que le décalage trop brutal. La romance est mignonne, un peu épicée, et c'est assez amusant de voir certains de leurs moments interrompus par les habitants de la ville, qui cherchent la moindre occasion pour leur faire cocher des cases conduisant à la "concrétisation" de leur union.
Pour terminer, j'ai juste envie de souligner ma satisfaction quant à la façon dont est traité le personnage d'Amanda, pour une fois, on n'a pas droit à un personnage stéréotypé à souhait, dieu merci !
Au final, même si c'est une lecture mignonne, légère, sucrée et amusante, j'ai trouvé qu'elle souffrait de nombreuses longueurs, et j'ai eu du mal à aller jusqu'au bout, mon intérêt s'est comme essoufflé en cours de route.
On retourne aussi évidemment au sein de la tribu Sunday, et cette fois, c'est au tour de Webb de connaître les joies de l'amour, et en plus, de l'amour gay ! Ce dernier ne va étrangement pas trop se poser de questions quant à son attirance pour un homme. Certes il est entouré de gays et n'a donc pas de préjugés négatifs, mais quand même, j'aurais aimé un peu plus de résistance ou au moins d'adaptation de sa part. On fait plus ample connaissance avec Luke, qui en tient quand même une sacrée couche côté malchance. Étonnamment, alors même qu'on n'arrête pas de mentionner son métier, on ne le voit quasiment pas bosser (allô la classe, les preps, les corrections ???).
Leur relation évolue de manière assez naturelle, même si ça va quand même vite côté sentiments. Disons qu'ils passent d'une relation froide et impersonnelle à une histoire d'amour sans réelle transition, et c'est surtout du côté de Webb que je trouve que le décalage trop brutal. La romance est mignonne, un peu épicée, et c'est assez amusant de voir certains de leurs moments interrompus par les habitants de la ville, qui cherchent la moindre occasion pour leur faire cocher des cases conduisant à la "concrétisation" de leur union.
Pour terminer, j'ai juste envie de souligner ma satisfaction quant à la façon dont est traité le personnage d'Amanda, pour une fois, on n'a pas droit à un personnage stéréotypé à souhait, dieu merci !
Au final, même si c'est une lecture mignonne, légère, sucrée et amusante, j'ai trouvé qu'elle souffrait de nombreuses longueurs, et j'ai eu du mal à aller jusqu'au bout, mon intérêt s'est comme essoufflé en cours de route.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent
Story of Webb and Luke
This book was hilarious, such a joy to read! The narration was perfect too.
Highly recommend this series.
May Archer has an amazing writing style.
This book was hilarious, such a joy to read! The narration was perfect too.
Highly recommend this series.
May Archer has an amazing writing style.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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