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ivy_skye's review against another edition
3.0
It had been a while since i read the other books in the series. It was a nice change of pace to return o Willow Lake, read about the Bellamys and other residents of Avalon, NY. These days there is just something about reading a book, where family, love, and doing the right thing come first.
nicolesnook's review against another edition
3.0
Book five in the Lakeshore Chronicles, but you do not need to read the first four to follow Fireside. Bo Crutcher is finally getting his chance at Major League Baseball just as he's called to care for the son he's never known when the mother is brought in by immigration. Meanwhile, Kimberly VanDorn's career as a publicist is ruined when her relationship with a star athlete explodes publicly. She's hired to polish Bo's image for the press. After years of dealing with arrogant athletes, Bo's sincerity is a breath of fresh air. This was a sweet love story and the characters are likable. However, a lot of the story could be cut. It's more than halfway through the book before the characters admit any feelings for each other and the story with Bo's ex is really drawn out.
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
This story in the Lakeshore Chronicles series features Kimberly and Bo, but I found myself anxiously awaiting any mention of Daisy. Don’t get me wrong, I really like Kim and Bo. I am just so invested in Daisy and her life. I cannot get enough! If you are a Daisy fan like I am, be assured we get some good scenes with her in this story.
This book, although published 10 years ago as of my reading, couldn’t be more timely. The issues Bo’s son AJ has to deal with are at the forefront of today’s news cycle pretty much every day. I’ve never had to deal with these issues myself, but from what I can tell the author handled the situation well. She gave a lot of information without bogging down the story. I was able to feel AJ’s fear and heartache, Bo’s anger and protectiveness, all of it one big ball of anguish. Yet, the way everyone tries to keep AJ’s spirits up brings a lot of bright spots into the story.
There was an instant connection between Bo and Kimberly. Although I didn’t feel their chemistry as strongly as some of the other couples in this series, they are definitely meant to be together. Their chemistry almost came more from a place of comfort. I mean that in a good way. Comfort is what they both need in their lives and what AJ need in his life. The three of them together have a sort of safety and security that was felt by me as I was reading.
I’m enjoying some of the peeks into the lives of the younger generations in town. With this author’s magic, I’m sure some day I’ll be reading their HEA stories.
This review can also be found on All In Good Time.
This book, although published 10 years ago as of my reading, couldn’t be more timely. The issues Bo’s son AJ has to deal with are at the forefront of today’s news cycle pretty much every day. I’ve never had to deal with these issues myself, but from what I can tell the author handled the situation well. She gave a lot of information without bogging down the story. I was able to feel AJ’s fear and heartache, Bo’s anger and protectiveness, all of it one big ball of anguish. Yet, the way everyone tries to keep AJ’s spirits up brings a lot of bright spots into the story.
There was an instant connection between Bo and Kimberly. Although I didn’t feel their chemistry as strongly as some of the other couples in this series, they are definitely meant to be together. Their chemistry almost came more from a place of comfort. I mean that in a good way. Comfort is what they both need in their lives and what AJ need in his life. The three of them together have a sort of safety and security that was felt by me as I was reading.
I’m enjoying some of the peeks into the lives of the younger generations in town. With this author’s magic, I’m sure some day I’ll be reading their HEA stories.
This review can also be found on All In Good Time.
fleurette's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok. I really liked Bobby even though he is definitely dreamlike. I didn't bother about Kim but I rather enjoyed them as a couple.
lisadee's review against another edition
3.0
One of many examples of a good contemporary romance. The characters are all from a small picture postcard like town. This particular book focuses on a dad and his son who he has never seen, but who is suddenly brought into his life. My one issue with the book was about 150 pages in when at the end of a chapter it suddenly shifts to the story of another group of people living in the same town but with little to do with the original story.
finallywakingup's review
3.0
Another enjoyable read from this series. I wasn't all that interested in Bo when he was included in previous books but his character really came through in this book and he was a lot more interesting than he'd appeared to be. I am getting a little bit tired of the women in these books saying no and the men ignoring them and presuming that they know what the women want and what's best. The characters are interesting though and I will carry on reading this series.
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