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laura_vee's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Hilarious - loved the characters!
beastreader's review
5.0
I have not read any of the other books in this series. However after reading s book I will be checking them out. I love the town of Black Dog Bay and the people in it. I really did not know how much I was going to be in love with this book. I could not stop reading it. I found myself chuckling and smiling throughout the book with all of the funny moments. It was not the chemistry that sucked me into Brighton and Jake's world but the witty banter between them.
Brighton really let loose and was a fun loving lady. This was refreshing as I thought she was going to be the stuffy old lady in the suit. Then there is Jake. Yeah, he may be rich but he has a heart of gold. Put this book on your must read list.
Brighton really let loose and was a fun loving lady. This was refreshing as I thought she was going to be the stuffy old lady in the suit. Then there is Jake. Yeah, he may be rich but he has a heart of gold. Put this book on your must read list.
kdurham2's review
4.0
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The third in the Black Dog Bay series that takes the reader back to a small town in Delaware where women go when break ups happen and it is a getaway to mourn the relationship loss and then get over it! I loved the first two books - Cure for the Common Breakup and New Uses for Old Boyfriends, so check out both of these books first before you read this third in the series.
First let me say this wasn't my favorite in the series, but in no way am I quitting this series. I still love the premise of the town and each story has felt unique within the series.
The third in the Black Dog Bay series that takes the reader back to a small town in Delaware where women go when break ups happen and it is a getaway to mourn the relationship loss and then get over it! I loved the first two books - Cure for the Common Breakup and New Uses for Old Boyfriends, so check out both of these books first before you read this third in the series.
First let me say this wasn't my favorite in the series, but in no way am I quitting this series. I still love the premise of the town and each story has felt unique within the series.
girlinthepages's review
5.0
The Black Dog Bay series is proving to be a bit of a roller coaster ride rating wise for me, because I love love loved book three! Put a Ring On It was so fun, so quick, I literally inhaled it in two sittings (and may have suffered a bit of sleep deprivation because of it). I almost don’t want to read the last book in the series because I don’t want to ruin the perfection that was this installment.
I had mixed feelings going into this book because 1) The cover is sort of cheesy, 2) The title name is even cheesier, and 3) I didn’t love New Uses for Old Boyfriends. HOWEVER I should not have worried because Jake Sorenson made up for alllll of that. I loved seeing a previously mentioned secondary character get to be the main love interest in one of the books in the series, and man did it pay off.
So in typical Black Dog Bay fashion, we have a likeable but somewhat hapless protagonist who is ~lost in life and love~ who finds herself in the idyllic seaside down after a recent heartbreak. Brighton is the star of this novel, and I actually really liked her- responsible and practical to a fault, I identified with her constant striving for stability and perfection, even if it didn’t make her the most fun or exciting human being (the rent doesn’t pay itself, y’all). She and Jake enter into a whirlwind romance (and by romance I mean getting revenge married mere hours after meeting each other) and the rest of the book is them dealing with the ramifications of their actions (and let’s be real, falling in love with someone AFTER you’ve married them).
I really loved getting to know Jake on a deeper level in this book, since he’s such an infamous and mysterious figure in the town. Readers get to learn about his past, see what he does for a living and where he lives, and why he’s allowed himself to get the reputation as the town rebound guy (although I’d just like to say I think there was a lot of male slut shaming- ironic, I know- in this book and some distasteful terminology used and I thought it was pretty rude toward Jake). It was hilarious to see people’s interactions to the news of Jake and Brighton’s marriage, and it was fun to get to see the town’s reactions through the eyes of an outsider, while the reader has a lot of knowledge of the townies through previous books. Brighton’s inner dialogue was actually pretty funny (despite being an actuary) and I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book- always a good sign! I also loved that Lila, the protagonist from the previous book, played such a large role in this one and how Brighton’s skill for making jewelry paired seamlessly with Lila’s business, The Naked Finger. Sure, these books may fall into the romance genre, but they’re also about women helping other women uplift each other, start businesses, and develop skills and find themselves, which is totally awesome and adds another great layer to these stories.
Overall: Brighton and Jake are my Black Dog Bay OTP, and I want to read follow up books about them having babies and running their million dollar sand and gravel empire and taking in stray dogs. 3 Black Dog Bay books down, 1 to go!
I had mixed feelings going into this book because 1) The cover is sort of cheesy, 2) The title name is even cheesier, and 3) I didn’t love New Uses for Old Boyfriends. HOWEVER I should not have worried because Jake Sorenson made up for alllll of that. I loved seeing a previously mentioned secondary character get to be the main love interest in one of the books in the series, and man did it pay off.
So in typical Black Dog Bay fashion, we have a likeable but somewhat hapless protagonist who is ~lost in life and love~ who finds herself in the idyllic seaside down after a recent heartbreak. Brighton is the star of this novel, and I actually really liked her- responsible and practical to a fault, I identified with her constant striving for stability and perfection, even if it didn’t make her the most fun or exciting human being (the rent doesn’t pay itself, y’all). She and Jake enter into a whirlwind romance (and by romance I mean getting revenge married mere hours after meeting each other) and the rest of the book is them dealing with the ramifications of their actions (and let’s be real, falling in love with someone AFTER you’ve married them).
I really loved getting to know Jake on a deeper level in this book, since he’s such an infamous and mysterious figure in the town. Readers get to learn about his past, see what he does for a living and where he lives, and why he’s allowed himself to get the reputation as the town rebound guy (although I’d just like to say I think there was a lot of male slut shaming- ironic, I know- in this book and some distasteful terminology used and I thought it was pretty rude toward Jake). It was hilarious to see people’s interactions to the news of Jake and Brighton’s marriage, and it was fun to get to see the town’s reactions through the eyes of an outsider, while the reader has a lot of knowledge of the townies through previous books. Brighton’s inner dialogue was actually pretty funny (despite being an actuary) and I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading this book- always a good sign! I also loved that Lila, the protagonist from the previous book, played such a large role in this one and how Brighton’s skill for making jewelry paired seamlessly with Lila’s business, The Naked Finger. Sure, these books may fall into the romance genre, but they’re also about women helping other women uplift each other, start businesses, and develop skills and find themselves, which is totally awesome and adds another great layer to these stories.
Overall: Brighton and Jake are my Black Dog Bay OTP, and I want to read follow up books about them having babies and running their million dollar sand and gravel empire and taking in stray dogs. 3 Black Dog Bay books down, 1 to go!
mrs_b's review
lighthearted
slow-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
3.75
katiewiewski's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
stephanie6082's review
4.0
Seriously love this little series. Such a quick and fun romantic read. So cheesy but not too much to be cringey. Gobbled this book up during a rainy day weekend and loved every minute. Really enjoyed the intricate ring and jewelry details.
suzannefine's review
5.0
I just adore Beth Kendrick's writing. Every Black Dog Bay book leaves me feeling happy, content, and wanting to visit there myself.
Put A Ring On It was no different. I loved seeing Jack Sorenson actually fall in love. And I love finding out what else is going on with the characters we learn to love in the earlier books. Just lots of love for these books.
OH and thank you Beth for adding a playlist at the end. Awesome!!!
Put A Ring On It was no different. I loved seeing Jack Sorenson actually fall in love. And I love finding out what else is going on with the characters we learn to love in the earlier books. Just lots of love for these books.
OH and thank you Beth for adding a playlist at the end. Awesome!!!