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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
This was a very cute read, definitely spicy too. Eve was a relatable main character, I loved being in her head. Cole was a perfect book boyfriend - handsome, sweet, strong, polite in public and a freak in private
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
COLE KINCAID!!! Where did you get that mouth?! Holy Jesus. There were times when I was fanning myself while reading some of these texts. Where can I find my own coach’s assistant? Maybe I should have been blessed with a brother so he could bring his friends around.
The story itself was cute. I enjoyed the brothers bestfriend x fathers employee story line. It would have been 5 star for me but at some points it did seem like it was dragging on for me. However, Cole Kincaid and that dirty mouth of his, 10 stars ⭐️! Still sweating over here!
The story itself was cute. I enjoyed the brothers bestfriend x fathers employee story line. It would have been 5 star for me but at some points it did seem like it was dragging on for me. However, Cole Kincaid and that dirty mouth of his, 10 stars ⭐️! Still sweating over here!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
SO GOOD!!
What a great story of friends first to the best of more! He was her brothers best friend from childhood and they each had a crush on each other and then one day they just gave in to their feelings and started dating online. That lasted a few months before they took it offline.
They didn’t know how to tell her family. In the long run they didn’t have anything to worry about and that was awesome ❤️
Eve is portrayed with mild to moderate ADHD and it’s done REALLY WELL. I also really loved how Cole just supported her and knew when she was starting to spiral. He calmed her down from her spiral which allowed her to process her thoughts rationally. He never put her down or belittled her for it. I loved how it was portrayed that her ex-boyfriend didn’t understand that part of her and belittled her for it and Cole shut that down with a quickness.
They were so supportive of each other and I loved that. He freaked out and she helped him, she freaked out and he helped her.
❤️❤️ ahh!! I loved this story and this universe is going to be so fun!
What a great story of friends first to the best of more! He was her brothers best friend from childhood and they each had a crush on each other and then one day they just gave in to their feelings and started dating online. That lasted a few months before they took it offline.
They didn’t know how to tell her family. In the long run they didn’t have anything to worry about and that was awesome ❤️
Eve is portrayed with mild to moderate ADHD and it’s done REALLY WELL. I also really loved how Cole just supported her and knew when she was starting to spiral. He calmed her down from her spiral which allowed her to process her thoughts rationally. He never put her down or belittled her for it. I loved how it was portrayed that her ex-boyfriend didn’t understand that part of her and belittled her for it and Cole shut that down with a quickness.
They were so supportive of each other and I loved that. He freaked out and she helped him, she freaked out and he helped her.
❤️❤️ ahh!! I loved this story and this universe is going to be so fun!
I was excited to return to Heston Lake after reading Iced Out exactly a month ago. This book apparently takes place before Iced Out. And so does the other novella in the Heston Lake world. It’s confusing that they’re being put out in this order, but I’ll roll with it. This book follows Eve. Her dad is the hockey coach for Heston U. Cole Kincaid gets hired on as the assistant coach. Cole is her brother’s best friend aka her crush growing up. Apparently they’ve both had a thing for each other and never said anything. Cole and Eve are both on the dating apps and end up matching a handful of times when both of them continue to delete and redownload the apps. After a New Years Eve / birthday kiss, Eve realizes Cole is interested in her and they start up a secret relationship. The beginning of this book was sloooooow for me. Not slow burn, just slow. I was interested enough, but I kept wanting something to happen. About 100 pages in SHIT GETS REAL. It goes from 0 to 100 real quick. From then on, I couldn’t put it down. The steam is verrrrrry steamy. And for a little while, it was just them texting or calling each other. Cole and Eve balance each other out very well. Their secret relationship goes on for nearly a year before anyone finds out. And while I normally want less angst and conflict, in this case, I almost wanted more angst and conflict. The big reveal of their secret is only stressful for 10 mins and then everyone is over it. Sure, that’s ideal for the people involved but it doesn’t make for a satisfying conflict resolution. I just wish the conflict was a little more dramatic/drawn out. I am glad there was no third act breakup though. I also really enjoyed seeing all the side characters from Iced Out. Overall, I really enjoyed my return to Heston Lake. Cole and Eve balance each other out very well. I always love when there’s one person who can be the calm to someone’s storm. I do wish there was more conflict (which is nuts), but I’m okay with how it turned out. The steam in this book is less cringey than the steam in Iced Out, and that may be because they’re in their late 20s and not young college kids. Either way, I’ll probably be returning for the next book in this series.
I had high expectations for this book, but, it really exceeded my expectations! Seriously, OMG! This book is adorable, sweet, and oh-so-hot.
From the very first page, I was swept away by the story's captivating plot and relatable characters. Cole and Eve are so cute together. Their chemistry is off the charts!This book is seriously addictive, trust me, you won't be able to put it down.
Merged review:
I had high expectations for this book, but, it really exceeded my expectations! Seriously, OMG! This book is adorable, sweet, and oh-so-hot.
From the very first page, I was swept away by the story's captivating plot and relatable characters. Cole and Eve are so cute together. Their chemistry is off the charts!This book is seriously addictive, trust me, you won't be able to put it down.
From the very first page, I was swept away by the story's captivating plot and relatable characters. Cole and Eve are so cute together. Their chemistry is off the charts!This book is seriously addictive, trust me, you won't be able to put it down.
Merged review:
I had high expectations for this book, but, it really exceeded my expectations! Seriously, OMG! This book is adorable, sweet, and oh-so-hot.
From the very first page, I was swept away by the story's captivating plot and relatable characters. Cole and Eve are so cute together. Their chemistry is off the charts!This book is seriously addictive, trust me, you won't be able to put it down.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I just wasntjiving with it. There wasn't anything inherently wrong with it, but I just couldn't make myself actually want to read it
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No