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thekindredreader's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
[4 Stars] A Little Too Late had the potential to be a little Hallmark-y with its premise of the "big-shot Venture Capitalist returns home for the first time in 10 years to save his family's ski resort and runs into his ex-girlfriend (and love of his life) and begins to questions all of this life decisions since they split up." Thankfully, Sarina Bowen navigated the story of Ava and Reed by adding a good (but heart-breaking) backstory with external conflict in the present and realistic decision-making. While I thought the flashbacks contributed to Ava and Reed's past, I also didn't understand why they abruptly ended when they did.
Overall, a good first book in the Madigan Mountain series. On to the next one!
Overall, a good first book in the Madigan Mountain series. On to the next one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage and Death of parent
aishoka's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage and Death of parent
clmr's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Would have liked to see more groveling
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage
ribbitingreads's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I actually enjoyed this book a lot. The fact that there wasn't a ridiculous third act break-up was even better. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books in the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Miscarriage
bodybyicecream's review
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Not the best of Bowen’s books, maybe not as charming as a lot of her other works, but I liked the world of the ski resort that was built!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
hannah109's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Death of parent
lauriereadsrom1's review
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
5.0
Boutique ski resort Madigan Mountain has been owned and run by the Madigan family for generations, but current owner Mark has just informed his three sons that he intends to sell the property. Recently remarried, he hopes to retire and travel the world with his new wife, Melody. Mark's eldest son Reed, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, hasn't been home to Colorado in ten years, but when he receives his father's message, he decides that it's time to pay a visit. He's concerned that unscrupulous investors may be taking advantage of his father. When he arrives, he's stunned to discover that his former college sweetheart, Ava Aichers, is now working for the resort and has become his father's right hand. Not only that, the investors' offer is significantly overvalued, immediately making Reed suspect that they have an ulterior motive for purchasing the property. He's determined to learn the truth, but the problem is that he will have to work closely with Ava to do so.
Ava and Reed's relationship ended badly back in college, and it was clear that they were both still hurting when they first saw each other again. To Reed's credit, he was quick to apologize to Ava for his past behavior. Their chemistry was as strong as ever, and I loved the way that seeing the resort through her eyes helped him fall back in love with it again. Also, even though this story dealt with some heavier topics at times, the emotional parts were balanced out by a number of scenes that had me laughing out loud.
I highly recommend this funny, sweet, and heartwarming story for all contemporary romance fans. I plan to check out the remaining books in the series and look forward to whatever Sarina Bowen writes next.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
TW: Miscarriage; Grief
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage and Grief
tostita's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
romanceschmomance's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage