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annaslibrary0's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
timap's review against another edition
4.0
Tanner, the male lead, knew when he was first with Lucy, the female lead, that he loved her but Lucy was not emotionally in a position to accept that love. Now their situation changes and their relationship develops and maybe things are different … though they do both have significant family influences pulling at them…
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and very realistic in terms of the family situations that the characters find themselves working through. I appreciated the character and relationship development and the genuine integration of secondary characters. It wasn’t pure romance though, so be aware going in.
This story is dual POV, well written and edited, and very realistic in terms of the family situations that the characters find themselves working through. I appreciated the character and relationship development and the genuine integration of secondary characters. It wasn’t pure romance though, so be aware going in.
morgancooper's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I’d have liked this better if I enjoyed second chance romances more
scribblinaway's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
brianamaewrites's review against another edition
4.0
To be loved by Tanner King! A man who loses himself in Austen, waxes poetry, loves his cat, and has a devoted heart of gold wins the case for my affections any day! The perfect bundle of sweet and sexy, Lucy was destined to fall back into him from the start.
The chemistry between these two was hot hot HOT, and the story of Lucy, the one who got away, finding her way back to him once more was a swoon-worthy blend of fun banter, sexy showcases, and challenges that at times had my teeth grinding together. But, I wouldn’t have changed those minor frustrations for anything.
That same small town charm established with My Cone and Only transferred over to this intriguing follow up, and made for a sweet second chance at love, in the midst of loss and healing. The complexities (and toxicity) of both Tanner and Lucy’s family relationships were at the root of this story, and both their personal growths featured heavily. Susannah Nix is to be commended for the challenges and realities birthed by their story, and for the beauty that these two are creating together despite the rocky start.
I am really enjoying this series so far, and am looking forward to reading Ryan’s story in Pint of Contention when it releases in September, 2022.
The chemistry between these two was hot hot HOT, and the story of Lucy, the one who got away, finding her way back to him once more was a swoon-worthy blend of fun banter, sexy showcases, and challenges that at times had my teeth grinding together. But, I wouldn’t have changed those minor frustrations for anything.
That same small town charm established with My Cone and Only transferred over to this intriguing follow up, and made for a sweet second chance at love, in the midst of loss and healing. The complexities (and toxicity) of both Tanner and Lucy’s family relationships were at the root of this story, and both their personal growths featured heavily. Susannah Nix is to be commended for the challenges and realities birthed by their story, and for the beauty that these two are creating together despite the rocky start.
I am really enjoying this series so far, and am looking forward to reading Ryan’s story in Pint of Contention when it releases in September, 2022.
kpaigey's review against another edition
4.0
[Audiobook Review]
Overall: ☆☆☆☆
Performance: ☆☆☆☆☆
Story: ☆☆☆☆
Lucy didn’t mean to break Tanner King’s heart. Every time she runs into him since they broke up he looks like he hates her. She thought she could deal with his resentment, but when he starts working at the desk across from hers, she knows they need a truce. Problem is there's this one thing that's threatening the fragile peace they've negotiated: all the inconvenient feelings she apparently still has for him.
This is the second book of Susannah Nix's King Family series and I found myself giggling at Lucy's personality. She is straight up adorable. Tanner is a down to earth guy who is determined to forge his own way in life, rather than continue to feel pressured by his father to stay within the family business.
Lucy and Tanner are soul mates; both of which grow a lot in this coming of age novel. Together they make great strides in overcoming the deep rooted insecurities their parent(s) unknowingly ingrained into them. As with the other two books, the narrators were perfectly suited to portray their characters. Chris Brinkley, for the young, lost but thoughtful and ingenious Tanner, and Amanda Stribling as the cute cheerleader-like personality of Lucy.
While second chance romances aren't usually my thing I wasn't disappointed one bit with everything else going on amongst the King siblings and supportive friends. I look forward to learning more about them all. I was sent a free book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
alh18's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. I found both main characters likeable, and appreciated the author's ability to write about narcissistic parents relatable.