3.97 AVERAGE

dearangela's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 41%

Too many HP references and these characters DEFINITELY voted for Trump (3x)
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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this book was not for me. i skimmed through it and I feel bad but I don’t do friends to lovers and oh my God both of the characters just felt deeply disconnected to me.
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

chrissy96_23's review

4.0
challenging emotional funny sad medium-paced

heatherb528's review

4.0

Sweetest story!! The anxiety and emotions kept me on the edge of my seat. Beau and Annabel are literally perfect for each other and watching their love unfold was EPIC.

rihoward's review

5.0

4.5 stars

There truly is something special about this author and the stories that she writes. There is just something true and authenticate about the characters that make me gravitate to them. She doesn't just write about things that are politically correct or perfect. Instead, she jumps right in and shows them as they deal with everything from fail at a specific dream, or in this case, struggle with what everyone says should be this perfect time in a new mother's life.

I felt a kindred spirit with Bel, because I was EXACTLY where she was almost 30 years ago to the day. Only then, it really was not talked about. I felt broken and didn't know if I was ever going to be whole again. I kept it secret and cried alone every time I took a shower and then put on a perfect smile on the outside. The struggle was real and therefore refreshing to read that about a strong woman who also struggled with it. I liked that she was okay about talking about her feelings. I loved all the support in her world because it truly does take a village.

I enjoyed Beau talking about this as well, and his battle in a couple of different ways. Mental Health issues are not textbook, and I liked that the other again made it acceptable to have the conversation. My favorite part of the story was the emails. I liked that they were something from the past but prefaced in a way where these characters were in the present. It was almost like it was coming full circle. I loved that these two finally had the timing right to give this a shot. Definitely a great book and the bonus epilogue was great too and answered a lingering question in regards to Annabel that I had.

looking forward to more from this family. I am sure they will all be a hit, filled with Southern Charm, and the perfect romance.