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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute. Small town, friends to relationship, throw in a little mystery and this was a wholesome, quick read. Think a PG version of Knockemout/Things We Never Got Over.
I wasn't prepared for the zero spice so I want to put that out there. Claire gave us all the sexual tension we know and love, followed by a kiss and then a sentence, and then the next morning.
I would still absolutely recommend adding to your TBR. Especially if you are newly getting into smut. This book delivers on the small town/friends first/and no 3rd quarter breakup tropes so it is also a great between books/palate cleanser read.
I wasn't prepared for the zero spice so I want to put that out there. Claire gave us all the sexual tension we know and love, followed by a kiss and then a sentence, and then the next morning.
I would still absolutely recommend adding to your TBR. Especially if you are newly getting into smut. This book delivers on the small town/friends first/and no 3rd quarter breakup tropes so it is also a great between books/palate cleanser read.
funny
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF. The characters had no chemistry whatsoever. The stalker theme almost kept me hooked but I was so bored and the relationship between the two characters was so rushed without emotion I had to DNF.
Back in Tilikum for the swoons and the fun
This book. The swoons. The growls. The babbling. The derpy dog. The light danger. I loved it all and the fact that it was set in Tilikum was the cherry on top of this delicious story. I loved, loved Josiah and Audrey’s grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, next door neighbors, small town romance with a side of stalker. It is a heart warming tale about pivoting, of letting go of the life you planned, recognizing the change, and embracing the life, love, and people that show up instead. Josiah and Audrey are portrayed as real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really just trying to do their best as messy humans in the fishbowl that is small town life. Josiah owns a house remodeling and rental business in small town Tilikum with his father. He is a grumpy, surly, growly bear of a man who is uninterested in dating or relationships. He’s a little rough around the edges, a little wounded. Audrey is a reporter who was laid off and has moved back home near her mom to take a job on the hometown newspaper in Tilikum. She is is bubbly, happy and optimistic and still hoping to find the one. Their hilarious and awkward meet cute involved nakedness and a derpy but bad guard dog. The more interactions Josiah and Audrey have with each other, the more they are drawn to each other. Their relationship progresses and deepens incrementally moment by moment, day by day until a threat to Audrey pushes their journey to their HEA into the fast lane. While the identity of the bad guy in the story was fairly easy to guess, that did nothing to diminish the enjoyment of the story. Reading this will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering. It was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steam, laughs, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, secrets, a little bit of danger and all the happy heart squeezing love. I cannot wait to read which Haven brother falls next.
This book. The swoons. The growls. The babbling. The derpy dog. The light danger. I loved it all and the fact that it was set in Tilikum was the cherry on top of this delicious story. I loved, loved Josiah and Audrey’s grumpy sunshine, opposites attract, next door neighbors, small town romance with a side of stalker. It is a heart warming tale about pivoting, of letting go of the life you planned, recognizing the change, and embracing the life, love, and people that show up instead. Josiah and Audrey are portrayed as real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really just trying to do their best as messy humans in the fishbowl that is small town life. Josiah owns a house remodeling and rental business in small town Tilikum with his father. He is a grumpy, surly, growly bear of a man who is uninterested in dating or relationships. He’s a little rough around the edges, a little wounded. Audrey is a reporter who was laid off and has moved back home near her mom to take a job on the hometown newspaper in Tilikum. She is is bubbly, happy and optimistic and still hoping to find the one. Their hilarious and awkward meet cute involved nakedness and a derpy but bad guard dog. The more interactions Josiah and Audrey have with each other, the more they are drawn to each other. Their relationship progresses and deepens incrementally moment by moment, day by day until a threat to Audrey pushes their journey to their HEA into the fast lane. While the identity of the bad guy in the story was fairly easy to guess, that did nothing to diminish the enjoyment of the story. Reading this will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering. It was well written and included witty dialogue, three dimensional characters who grow, and an engaging storyline as shown through sweet moments, steam, laughs, supportive friends, messy families, painful pasts, secrets, a little bit of danger and all the happy heart squeezing love. I cannot wait to read which Haven brother falls next.
Small-Town Romantic Suspense
I was really in the mood for romantic suspense & I had the audiobook for this so I picked this up.
I enjoyed the story. The characters were enjoyable, especially Audrey’s dog Max. I liked the romance too. Their first kiss was so romantic and sexy. I wish this was a little spicier but otherwise the romance was cute. This is classic grumpyxsunshine trope. Josiah and Audrey were adorable.
The suspense part of the book was done well. I think the author spent too much time on the red herring that I felt the true culprit came out of nowhere. I think I would’ve liked more build up to the big reveal. The ending was climatic which I felt the story needed.
Overall, this was exactly what I was expecting and I enjoyed reading it.
Rating: 3/5
I was really in the mood for romantic suspense & I had the audiobook for this so I picked this up.
I enjoyed the story. The characters were enjoyable, especially Audrey’s dog Max. I liked the romance too. Their first kiss was so romantic and sexy. I wish this was a little spicier but otherwise the romance was cute. This is classic grumpyxsunshine trope. Josiah and Audrey were adorable.
The suspense part of the book was done well. I think the author spent too much time on the red herring that I felt the true culprit came out of nowhere. I think I would’ve liked more build up to the big reveal. The ending was climatic which I felt the story needed.
Overall, this was exactly what I was expecting and I enjoyed reading it.
Rating: 3/5
fast-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A