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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this one. I was hoping for a little more music content but the story was both sweet and steamy. Ashley was a somewhat frustrating character at first, but she grew on me in the end and Madigan, for all his self-doubt and fears made for a pretty good hero. I'll be looking forward to the next book in the series.
emotional
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
A Gen X romance you say? - I'm there.
I love a contemporary, sexy, fun +40s romance read…. And that's exactly what this is.
If you enjoy a sensitive and slightly insecure tattooed man with a dark past then Madigan is your guy. He's a 53 year old ex drug addict who used to be in a grunge band in the 90s. Having been sober for 22 years he now runs a halfway house for recovering addicts just out of prison.
Ashley is a 46 year old divorcee who is struggling to keep her family's ski runs from going bankrupt after her father's death, and her meddling mother thinks hiring Madigan and his men to work the winter season is a great way to save money.
This is such a great couple - Ashley is a bit cold and afraid to let anyone in because her ex husband really ground down her confidence. And although Madigan is sensitive he hasn't ever really been in a relationship but he's drawn to Ashley, he just doesn't know if he can trust himself.
I loved everything about this book - the support characters were fantastic and added a massive amount to the story, with special mention to Murphy the dog who I badly want a cuddle from.
It's a really really great read about hope and trusting yourself and other people. There is great character growth and you can't help but just absolutely flat out root for this couple.
I love a contemporary, sexy, fun +40s romance read…. And that's exactly what this is.
If you enjoy a sensitive and slightly insecure tattooed man with a dark past then Madigan is your guy. He's a 53 year old ex drug addict who used to be in a grunge band in the 90s. Having been sober for 22 years he now runs a halfway house for recovering addicts just out of prison.
Ashley is a 46 year old divorcee who is struggling to keep her family's ski runs from going bankrupt after her father's death, and her meddling mother thinks hiring Madigan and his men to work the winter season is a great way to save money.
This is such a great couple - Ashley is a bit cold and afraid to let anyone in because her ex husband really ground down her confidence. And although Madigan is sensitive he hasn't ever really been in a relationship but he's drawn to Ashley, he just doesn't know if he can trust himself.
I loved everything about this book - the support characters were fantastic and added a massive amount to the story, with special mention to Murphy the dog who I badly want a cuddle from.
It's a really really great read about hope and trusting yourself and other people. There is great character growth and you can't help but just absolutely flat out root for this couple.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Welcome to Bluebird Basin!
Are you by any chance looking for a sexy and mature older man to add to your list of book boyfriends? Let me introduce you to Matthew Madigan
Qualifications to Recommend Him:
- salt and pepper bearded sexy pirate
- recovering addict and former rock star
- in touch with his feelings
- will make you mixtapes
- dog whisperer
- great at counseling and conflict resolution
- can fix windows
- edging expert đź‘€ iykyk
- consent and taking it slow are important to him
- will make you swoon by telling you how amazing you are
- will catch last chair with you even though he has a fear of heights
Jess K Hardy’s Come as You Are is the first book in her new Bluebird Basin series.
Ashley Cooke is a divorced mother, who is trying to save her family’s ski lodge. Her condescending ex is pressuring her to sell the mountain to him. And to top it off, Ashley is frustrated with her mother’s habit of doing things without discussing them with her. Enter sexy pirate Madigan and his endearing group of recovering addicts. Ashley is not happy with her mother’s idea of hiring Madigan and his men for the winter season, but she reluctantly gives them a chance.
I loved this book so much! The sweet, cozy, steamy vibes were perfect. It was such a joy to read a romance featuring older characters (she’s 46 and he’s 53). Both MCs have struggled a lot in life and still have to deal with those issues daily. It was a delight to see Ashley and Madigan fall in love, while learning to trust and becoming each other’s support system.
Addiction destroys lives and families, and I appreciate that this book does a deep dive into the effects. The writing feels very genuine and honest in showing that the path to recovery is not an easy one. The story wholeheartedly accepts these men and their journeys. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the open and honest way it looks at therapy and how it has helped Madigan and his men. I also really love how Ashley was wary of hiring them at first but then soon became their number-one champion. I hope we get to see more of these characters in future books.
This book is charming, funny, and deeply romantic! I can already tell that it will be one of my favorite books of the year.
Are you by any chance looking for a sexy and mature older man to add to your list of book boyfriends? Let me introduce you to Matthew Madigan
Qualifications to Recommend Him:
- salt and pepper bearded sexy pirate
- recovering addict and former rock star
- in touch with his feelings
- will make you mixtapes
- dog whisperer
- great at counseling and conflict resolution
- can fix windows
- edging expert đź‘€ iykyk
- consent and taking it slow are important to him
- will make you swoon by telling you how amazing you are
- will catch last chair with you even though he has a fear of heights
Jess K Hardy’s Come as You Are is the first book in her new Bluebird Basin series.
Ashley Cooke is a divorced mother, who is trying to save her family’s ski lodge. Her condescending ex is pressuring her to sell the mountain to him. And to top it off, Ashley is frustrated with her mother’s habit of doing things without discussing them with her. Enter sexy pirate Madigan and his endearing group of recovering addicts. Ashley is not happy with her mother’s idea of hiring Madigan and his men for the winter season, but she reluctantly gives them a chance.
I loved this book so much! The sweet, cozy, steamy vibes were perfect. It was such a joy to read a romance featuring older characters (she’s 46 and he’s 53). Both MCs have struggled a lot in life and still have to deal with those issues daily. It was a delight to see Ashley and Madigan fall in love, while learning to trust and becoming each other’s support system.
Addiction destroys lives and families, and I appreciate that this book does a deep dive into the effects. The writing feels very genuine and honest in showing that the path to recovery is not an easy one. The story wholeheartedly accepts these men and their journeys. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the open and honest way it looks at therapy and how it has helped Madigan and his men. I also really love how Ashley was wary of hiring them at first but then soon became their number-one champion. I hope we get to see more of these characters in future books.
This book is charming, funny, and deeply romantic! I can already tell that it will be one of my favorite books of the year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent
fast-paced
We love a man who is emotional and open and a communicator and willing to put in the work !!
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
I loved nearly everything about this.
I love that Madigan is emotional, sensitive and not afraid to cry. I love that he’s older and still sexy AF with a seriously dirty/naughty side and does what he has to do even if he doesn’t want to.
I love Ashley, her reticence to trust and her relationship with her daughter.
I really enjoyed how every character had a flaw. None of them were perfect yet they mesh together perfectly.
I couldn’t put this down, and hello now book boyfriend!
I received a copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I love that Madigan is emotional, sensitive and not afraid to cry. I love that he’s older and still sexy AF with a seriously dirty/naughty side and does what he has to do even if he doesn’t want to.
I love Ashley, her reticence to trust and her relationship with her daughter.
I really enjoyed how every character had a flaw. None of them were perfect yet they mesh together perfectly.
I couldn’t put this down, and hello now book boyfriend!
I received a copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.