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raoionna's review against another edition
3.0
Fast ~ Hot ~ Easy
tl; dr: Hot florist falls for equally hot baker
Alright, fast, hot, easy, is all I need to write, no? I mean, you get the kind of romance novel I am talking about. This one has the added charm of the most awesome old lady, equal parts vigilante and vixen. The book is escapist without leaving you feeling disappointed in yourself. Well-written and not too stereotypical. I recommend this if you see it on the shelf.
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
tl; dr: Hot florist falls for equally hot baker
Alright, fast, hot, easy, is all I need to write, no? I mean, you get the kind of romance novel I am talking about. This one has the added charm of the most awesome old lady, equal parts vigilante and vixen. The book is escapist without leaving you feeling disappointed in yourself. Well-written and not too stereotypical. I recommend this if you see it on the shelf.
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
stacey42's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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
solarflare's review against another edition
4.0
Babushka!
Figured I'd give this book a shot cause I saw several reviews saying it was hilarious. Those reviews did not lie. Stayed up till 2am cause I was having too much fun reading all the craziness.
Figured I'd give this book a shot cause I saw several reviews saying it was hilarious. Those reviews did not lie. Stayed up till 2am cause I was having too much fun reading all the craziness.
chemslady's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book since I've never heard of Christina Hovland before. I'm always a bit hesitant with brand new authors--don't get me wrong I love trying new authors and helping them out. I always have a bit of fear. Is the writing as good as the blurb or will I be left questioning why I agreed to even read it. Thankfully, I quite enjoyed this book. No that's not true--I loved it! I loved for many reasons. First, the last few weeks I've struggled with depression and some personal issues. Second, the book is hilarious! I laughed so much! It brightened my day when I was reading it. I have to say that his grandmother is my favorite character!! Just glancing down on the page and seeing her name, I knew something was coming. She's that kind of character.
Oh and it's book 2 of Mile High Matched Series. I didn't realize this until I went to Goodreads. Of course, I had to add book 1 to my TBR on Goodreads and Amazon. I can't wait until I get to read it.
Jase Dvornakov has had a rough few years--divorced, recently returned from a war zone, and completely heartbroken. He's used to disarming bombs for the Navy, now he's a florist. Quite the life change. But thanks to his family, he's coming out of his depression. Now, if he can get his highly involved family to leave him alone and quit bringing eligible women to him, life would be grand. Sick of his meddlesome grandmother and mother, he tells them he can't go on yet another blind date because the baker next door broke his heart. In a way she did--she did turn down his date that morning. What happens next is completely unpredictable and changes everything in Jase's life.
Heather Reese finally made the plunge--she opened her cookie shop. A dream she's had for years. She sold her car to buy a pink and yellow van with a giant cookie attached and most of her most prized possessions. That van is almost more important than the shop itself. Things are finally coming together for her. Until her boyfriend breaks up with her, evidently she's fun and exciting, but not good enough for long term. She doesn't understand it either since he's the third guy to tell her that. She volunteers at the local retirement and assisted living facility. They always appreciate her. Heather doesn't want to admit that the hot florist ...is hot. He's asked her out a few times, but she knows how it will end. How can she do that since the guy is a business neighbor and he's best friends with Brek, her besties hubby (their story is book 1). Nope, not doing it. But an incident happens that brings them together. Oh and she did agree to be his ex-girlfriend to keep his meddling family out of his life. Yeah, that's not working out so well since his grandmother thinks she works for Heather...and that's only the beginning of what that old lady does. Heather kinda likes the kookiness ...oh and her cookie recipes put Heather's to shame. How can walk away from the passive aggressive woman who re-arranges her entire apartment...and life? Let alone walk away from her grandson?
Can Jase get his family to butt out of his life?
Can he convince Heather that they should be and stay together?
Will Jase's grandmother ever stay out of trouble? Doubtful.
Oh and it's book 2 of Mile High Matched Series. I didn't realize this until I went to Goodreads. Of course, I had to add book 1 to my TBR on Goodreads and Amazon. I can't wait until I get to read it.
Jase Dvornakov has had a rough few years--divorced, recently returned from a war zone, and completely heartbroken. He's used to disarming bombs for the Navy, now he's a florist. Quite the life change. But thanks to his family, he's coming out of his depression. Now, if he can get his highly involved family to leave him alone and quit bringing eligible women to him, life would be grand. Sick of his meddlesome grandmother and mother, he tells them he can't go on yet another blind date because the baker next door broke his heart. In a way she did--she did turn down his date that morning. What happens next is completely unpredictable and changes everything in Jase's life.
Heather Reese finally made the plunge--she opened her cookie shop. A dream she's had for years. She sold her car to buy a pink and yellow van with a giant cookie attached and most of her most prized possessions. That van is almost more important than the shop itself. Things are finally coming together for her. Until her boyfriend breaks up with her, evidently she's fun and exciting, but not good enough for long term. She doesn't understand it either since he's the third guy to tell her that. She volunteers at the local retirement and assisted living facility. They always appreciate her. Heather doesn't want to admit that the hot florist ...is hot. He's asked her out a few times, but she knows how it will end. How can she do that since the guy is a business neighbor and he's best friends with Brek, her besties hubby (their story is book 1). Nope, not doing it. But an incident happens that brings them together. Oh and she did agree to be his ex-girlfriend to keep his meddling family out of his life. Yeah, that's not working out so well since his grandmother thinks she works for Heather...and that's only the beginning of what that old lady does. Heather kinda likes the kookiness ...oh and her cookie recipes put Heather's to shame. How can walk away from the passive aggressive woman who re-arranges her entire apartment...and life? Let alone walk away from her grandson?
Can Jase get his family to butt out of his life?
Can he convince Heather that they should be and stay together?
Will Jase's grandmother ever stay out of trouble? Doubtful.
pavi_fictionalworm's review against another edition
4.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Inkslinger PR and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
This is my Christina Hovland and is the second book in the Mile High Matched Series – and honestly I am in two minds as to how to write this review.
It was the uniqueness of the characters in the blurb that had gravitated me towards the book – a war returned hero turned florist; and a baker – with misconstrued fake relationship between two people who are attracted to each other, but do not want to move beyond the flirtations they have with each other.
Jake and Heather’s relationship and interactions with each other was okay – not brilliant, not mind blowing but just acceptable – I did enjoy their interactions – I honestly couldn’t tell you – what I do know that overall, with the low level of angst with a sweet romance that were sprinkled with some hilarious banter; but most of all I adored Jake’s grandmother the best. She is snappy, grumpy but has a big heart – in fact, it was her that I kept looking forward to her throughout the book.
But it is the writing style of the author that had me enjoying the book; which means that I will definitely keep an eye out for this author in the future.
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sailormarymoon's review
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.***
fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review
4.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Inkslinger PR and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
This is my Christina Hovland and is the second book in the Mile High Matched Series – and honestly I am in two minds as to how to write this review.
It was the uniqueness of the characters in the blurb that had gravitated me towards the book – a war returned hero turned florist; and a baker – with misconstrued fake relationship between two people who are attracted to each other, but do not want to move beyond the flirtations they have with each other.
Jake and Heather’s relationship and interactions with each other was okay – not brilliant, not mind blowing but just acceptable – I did enjoy their interactions – I honestly couldn’t tell you – what I do know that overall, with the low level of angst with a sweet romance that were sprinkled with some hilarious banter; but most of all I adored Jake’s grandmother the best. She is snappy, grumpy but has a big heart – in fact, it was her that I kept looking forward to her throughout the book.
But it is the writing style of the author that had me enjoying the book; which means that I will definitely keep an eye out for this author in the future.
For more reviews visit For The Love of Fictional Worlds :)Do come join us at For The Fictional Worlds Facebook Page | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon |
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