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i feel confused about this. i really liked it but there are some weird things ive noticed that have lowkey given me the ick such as, why does she exclusively refer to her ex-fiancé as "the ex" for 350 pages?, why does noah call her "wife" every other sentence (cute at first but it got insufferable) and why is the town they live in called friendship. this stuff got on my nerves maybe a bit too much and took away from the reading experience.. but otherwise this was a really good and interesting story, and i really appreciated the body diversity of the fmc

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emotional funny 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

4.5

I enjoyed this book. It did not need to be quite as long as it was, I felt a slightly sped up timeline or some editing would’ve benefitted the book. Noah was the perfect mix of sweet and protective grump. I liked that both Noah and Shay were vulnerable and tried to support each other in confronting their insecurities. Gennie was a cute rambunctious kiddo that added a fun dynamic. This book is a bit of a slow burn but is quite spicy once you hit that point in the book. I would recommend this book!

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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? Yes

4.0

very sweet

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ditched by her trash baby ex the morning of their almost wedding, Shay Zucconi is 100% over life's curve balls and is done trying to make everything *perfect.* That is until her recently passed grandmother's will leaves her the old family farm in Rhode Island, along with some curious stipulations. But living at the farm for at least half the year and being married by the end of that year isn't too much to ask to inherit the farm, right? Right?? Shay figures she'll just revel in the nostalgia for the year while she puts her life back together on the farm. What could go wrong?

Underestimating the appeal of a high school best friend turned swoon-worthy farmer-next-door is what goes wrong. Add in a sassy, too-smart-for-her-own-good niece who needs some guidance from her new found teacher friend and you've got the perfect blend of a super spicy hallmark movie and the 2017 Chris Evans movie Gifted. And Noah, good goddess, that man is swoon-worthy in every way. Capable and handy: check. Intelligent and business-savvy; check. Looks good in a suit AND in old jeans and a t-shirt: BIG check! Wants nothing more than to make the love of his life happy, most especially with him: there aren't enough checkmarks in the world.

This book made me so nostalgic for weekend summers spent with friends in Rhode Island in college. We always went to those local family farms to get our produce and pies for our vacation. And having grown up in the suburbs (and in New England), those town events like the Harvest Festival and the farmers markets are where everyone gets the latest and greatest of town gossip. You go to see and be seen.

Shay & Noah's relationship was 🔥🔥. There were a lot of moments that reminded me quite a bit of my relationship with Hubs, especially the early days of our relationship. I loved how positively feral Noah was for Shay, and the steam and spice was grade A, top notch 👌. Having the dual POV for both Shay and Noah was so satisfying, not because I ever doubted how much these two loved each other, but knowing the hang-ups each of them brought into this relationship have context to their decisions, so I never felt exasperated by their subsequent actions. I may have shook my head at their inability to see what was plain as day to me as the omniscient reader, but their personal obstacles to coming together at least made clear sense because everyone's cards were on the table (for the reader.)

And who could forget how hilarious, adorable, and amazing Gennie is? She was the heart of this great love story, helping grow her family and, in a way, being a catalyst to bring together her clueless uncle and super fun new friend.

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