Reviews - Caught in the Axe

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This didn’t need to be 500 pages - all the Boston second family stuff was unnecessary as was the last minute injury that didn’t change anything.

I liked the small town aspect to it although I wish that had been expanded on (which is maybe something that happens in the sequels?)

toni23's review against another edition

2.0

I love a pun, however, I did NOT love this book. Some parts were cute, but it didn't feel like the first book in the series. There were too many other relationships and events to keep track of concerning the family, friends and town. There were too many plot lines on the periphery. Every mention of one of his five brother's step kids just pulled me out of the book.

There is another book series, but it's about the previous generation, so I don't think that would help.

amlolofie's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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nicolerko's review against another edition

4.0

This is the first book in the series. I was introduced to Daphne Elliot in the MomCom series so I knew I had to read this one. Lila and Owen had me gobbling up the pages. I would like to give kudos to Daphne for the representation of Celiac. My cousin lives with it so I know the struggle sometimes and I respected that she wrote a character with it. It is hard to find good pizza, but luckily there is a pizza place around here that does! This little lumberjack town definitely has it's small town quirks. The nosy busybodies with the gossip. Owen is back in town to help his brothers navigate the mess left behind by their criminal dad. It's not going to be easy, but his brother's ex is going to assist him on the paperwork. Let the sparks start flying. One of my favorite parts of the book is when the Hebert brothers get together or interact. A lot of laughs with them that's for sure. Finn is so much fun! This book is light and fun, but also has it's serious moments. A great read that has me looking forward to more from the series!

sandizzlereads's review against another edition

5.0

New series, bring on the Herbert brothers!!

Just what we all need a corporate lumbersnack 😏. This is the first book in Daphne’s Maine Lumberjack series. We met Owen in Daphne’s MomCom book and saw a little bit of him in Wood Riddance, but now it’s his turn to fall in love.

Owen left Lovewell as soon as he could, he needed to get as far away from his hometown as he could. But now, with all the family drama he’s forced back to figure out how to get the family business sorted out. Enter Lila, young, smart, beautiful oh and Owen’s younger brother’s ex. She’s there to help, but no matter how hard he tries he can’t seem to get her out of his head. And for once, he isn’t in any hurry to get out of town and back to his life in Boston.

Daphne keeps writing these stories with relatable characters that aren’t perfect, they are flawed which makes them almost real. I cannot stop reading her books, and I’m not even going to try. She is quickly climbing my list of must read authors. Definitely not one to miss!