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kidisitor's review
4.0
He's been attracted to her for awhile, but kept his feelings to himself. She thought he was just another playboy with a revolving door of women at his disposal, so when he asks her out, she doesn't take him seriously, but then his grandmother steps in and all hell breaks loose! This book is filled with laughs (mostly thanks to grandma and her antics.) The characters are something else. Some good, some not so much. There's issues with the family that play havoc on their relationship in addition to some personal issues he has. It has those good friends who help them see reason and help patch up the holes. There is that sad break up scene (tears will be shed) and the grand gesture (swoon worthy.) If you've read the first book in the series (Going Down on One Knee) you will recognize a couple of the side characters. This is a stand alone, though, so no need to worry if you haven't read that book yet. It's well written and reads smoothly and quickly. There is some sexual content and is suitable for mature readers.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
*I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
slovenianbookworm's review
5.0
I love Hovland’s writing!
I was expecting a hilarious read and that’s what I got.
It was a delight to read from the first sentence to the last page! His whole family, especially Babushka, are crazy! It is a fun of epic proportions, each chapter an unexpected surprise filled with misunderstood situations, grandma’s weird excapades and penis shaped cookies.
Don’t have a lot to say except that I recommend this book to nayone who loves to laugh during reading!
5 stars.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Slovenian review and full post here: https://slovenianbookworm.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/blow-me-away-by-christina-hovland/
I was expecting a hilarious read and that’s what I got.
It was a delight to read from the first sentence to the last page! His whole family, especially Babushka, are crazy! It is a fun of epic proportions, each chapter an unexpected surprise filled with misunderstood situations, grandma’s weird excapades and penis shaped cookies.
Don’t have a lot to say except that I recommend this book to nayone who loves to laugh during reading!
5 stars.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Slovenian review and full post here: https://slovenianbookworm.wordpress.com/2019/09/14/blow-me-away-by-christina-hovland/
sailormarymoon's review against another edition
5.0
I have a hard time turning down books where the heroine is a baker and I definitely can’t turn down books where the hero is a florist. That alone drew me in, but Heather, Jase and Babushka are such great characters they kept me interested in the story. That and wondering how in the world they were going to deal with whatever Babushka was going to throw at them. She was a blast.
***I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed after reading.***
***I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily reviewed after reading.***
saschadarlington's review against another edition
4.0
Many romance writers take on the trope of the "fake romance," but this is the first time that I've ever read a romantic comedy involving a "fake break up" by two people who've never even dated. Like the twist on the fake romance trope, Blow Me Away by Christina Hovland succeeds at giving the reader the unexpected--and I liked it.
The one thing that Jase Dvornakov doesn't count on when telling his family that's he's broken up with Heather Reese is that his loving and more than slightly eccentric Babushka will hit Heather's cookie van and total it, throwing the "broken-up" couple together.
read more: http://saschadarlington.me/2019/05/09/review-of-blow-me-away
The one thing that Jase Dvornakov doesn't count on when telling his family that's he's broken up with Heather Reese is that his loving and more than slightly eccentric Babushka will hit Heather's cookie van and total it, throwing the "broken-up" couple together.
read more: http://saschadarlington.me/2019/05/09/review-of-blow-me-away
ohthesheenanigans's review against another edition
5.0
Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars)
Title: Blow Me Away
Author(s): Christina Hovland
Character(s):
― Heather Reese: Brunette, Brown Eyed
― Jase Dvornakov: Brown Eyed
Setting: Denver, Colorado
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: R
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― "It's all fun and games until somebody falls in love..."
―“You, me, and a bouquet of cookies might be the kinkiest thing I’ve ever done.”
― “Another rule of Dvornakov combat? Evacuate and get the hell out.”
Overall Opinion:
Needless to say, we all need a Babushka to defend our honor. Jase's grandmother stole the show and I was laughing out loud by her crazy antics. Besides that key character, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved the series and was overjoyed with the unique concept. Jase is desperate to avoid his family meddling and proposes a fake relationship breakup with his cookie penis maker extraordinaire business neighbor, Heather. Soon after word spreads that she “broke his heart”, she's been Babushka'd and finds herself a new employee, roommate and new potential in-laws. When the pretend breakup becomes the real romance neither was expecting, together they’ll have to decide if it’s finally time to light the fuse on love or let it all fall to pieces. Christina Hovland's “Blow Me Away” is a heartwarming tale about how opposites attract and is the perfect blend of sweet, sexy and downright funny. Moreso, you can't go wrong with this book.
bananatricky's review
4.0
Three and a half stars.
Jase Dvornakov was a bomb disposal expert until a tragedy sent him home to his family's flower shop where he hides away making bouquets and prom corsages. Heather Reese owns a cookie shop opposite Jase's florists. After a shocking break-up she has sworn off men, instead spending her time at the local senior centre. She's volunteered to organise a Seniors Senior Prom for the residents of the senior centre and is trying to drum up interest and donations from local businesses, including the Dvornakov's florists.
Jase's well-meaning but interfering family are constantly on his case about getting a girlfriend so he tells a little white lie, he tells them that he and Heather dated, she dumped him and he's heartbroken. We all know what happens with little white lies don't we? Suddenly Jase's crazy Russian grandmother is exacting a very expensive vengeance and Jase has to promise a whole load of favours to stop Heather getting his grandmother Babushka put in jail.
Heather is all about finding the one, she wants the dog, the picket fence, the family car and the kids. Jase had all of that, then his wife found another husband and took the dog with her. Now he's all about the temporary. Can their explosive chemistry overcome Jase's misgivings?
If you thought the best part of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels was her crazy family then I think you would love this book. Babushka blackmails her family by threatening to die at any minute, she dates multiple unsuitable guys, she throws her money around like confetti, she cooks amazing cookies and does her own thing in spectacular style. This is definitely a romantic comedy - so many things I don't want to spoil for you but I chuckled quite a lot at Jase's crazy Russian family and their antics and the shenanigans at the seniors centre.
I very much appreciate Christina Hovland sending me a NetGalley widget after I was refused an ARC.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
Jase Dvornakov was a bomb disposal expert until a tragedy sent him home to his family's flower shop where he hides away making bouquets and prom corsages. Heather Reese owns a cookie shop opposite Jase's florists. After a shocking break-up she has sworn off men, instead spending her time at the local senior centre. She's volunteered to organise a Seniors Senior Prom for the residents of the senior centre and is trying to drum up interest and donations from local businesses, including the Dvornakov's florists.
Jase's well-meaning but interfering family are constantly on his case about getting a girlfriend so he tells a little white lie, he tells them that he and Heather dated, she dumped him and he's heartbroken. We all know what happens with little white lies don't we? Suddenly Jase's crazy Russian grandmother is exacting a very expensive vengeance and Jase has to promise a whole load of favours to stop Heather getting his grandmother Babushka put in jail.
Heather is all about finding the one, she wants the dog, the picket fence, the family car and the kids. Jase had all of that, then his wife found another husband and took the dog with her. Now he's all about the temporary. Can their explosive chemistry overcome Jase's misgivings?
If you thought the best part of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels was her crazy family then I think you would love this book. Babushka blackmails her family by threatening to die at any minute, she dates multiple unsuitable guys, she throws her money around like confetti, she cooks amazing cookies and does her own thing in spectacular style. This is definitely a romantic comedy - so many things I don't want to spoil for you but I chuckled quite a lot at Jase's crazy Russian family and their antics and the shenanigans at the seniors centre.
I very much appreciate Christina Hovland sending me a NetGalley widget after I was refused an ARC.
I received a free copy of this book from the author via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
staceylynn42's review
1.0
Stopped 2 or 3 chapters in. Hero, Jase, is spineless. He can't stand up to his crazy grandmother who feels he absolutely has to marry and tomorrow if possible. So he lies that he was dating Heather, the woman who owns the shop near him but they broke up. Big red flag there for any woman getting involved with him.
Crazy grandma then uses her car, which she isn't allowed to drive, to total the woman's work van. Huge red flag.
Everyone then begs Heather not to call the cops or file for insurance against crazy grandma, who has no driver's license because they will take care of the costs of it all. Red flags flying all over the place.
Heather doesn't call the cops.
I stopped reading. It isn't funny and whole these people pacifying crazy grandma does not interest me. I'd tell any woman I knew in this situation to press charges and move on. No matter how hot his 6 pack looks, it will fade as time passes but crazy grandma & associated family dynamics will be there forever.
Crazy grandma then uses her car, which she isn't allowed to drive, to total the woman's work van. Huge red flag.
Everyone then begs Heather not to call the cops or file for insurance against crazy grandma, who has no driver's license because they will take care of the costs of it all. Red flags flying all over the place.
Heather doesn't call the cops.
I stopped reading. It isn't funny and whole these people pacifying crazy grandma does not interest me. I'd tell any woman I knew in this situation to press charges and move on. No matter how hot his 6 pack looks, it will fade as time passes but crazy grandma & associated family dynamics will be there forever.
divaprestia's review
3.0
This is definitely closer to 3.75 stars
I thought this was good! The spice was fucking TOP TIER yall oh my god
I thought this was good! The spice was fucking TOP TIER yall oh my god
emlickliter's review
5.0
Blow Me Away (Mile High Matched #2) by Christina Hovland -- I snorted water up my nose, choked, and then coughed to try and cover up my laugh from one scene while surrounded by my coworkers at lunch. I work in a hospital, so there was some concern that their favorite, crazy receptionist was trying to aspirate in the cafeteria! This family is BATS, but oh so fun! Happy Reading!