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A review by chirpnmeow
The Friendly Fall by Kristine W. Joy
5.0
Before I begin, I would like to thank Kristine W. Joy for allowing me to read her upcoming book, The Friendly Fall, which is part of the multi-author series Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Spice and will be available on Amazon on October 29th, 2024.
After losing her job and her boyfriend dumping her, Eliza moves to West Falls to live with her grandmother. Her optimism for a fresh start wanes when she falls through a ramp and her grandmother calls the fire department for assistance. Nick is the one to the rescue in more ways than one, including fixing that ramp. As they spend more time together, Eliza realizes that he is truly a kind person that wants to make everyone feel welcome, and soon enough a lot of people believe they are more than friends. When her parents also make that assumption, Eliza suggests that she and Nick should fake a date for the Thanksgiving weekend and stay friends so she can avoid another heartbreak. But what if pretending to be in a relationship with the person that is soon very dear to her leads her to what she’s been trying to prevent all along? Will Eliza have the courage to decide once and for all if being friends is what she really wants, or will she lose something special before it barely begins?
This book was fantastic. You have Eliza, a hardworking, kind, and beautiful young woman that is devoted to her family and wants to discover what it means to be herself. You have Nick, a sweet, strong, and handsome young man that is family and community-oriented and is always ready to lend a hand. I loved reading the scenes with Eliza’s grandmother because she was wise and an absolute delight. The interactions between Eliza and Nick were funny and sweet, and I enjoyed seeing both of the main characters grow as the story progressed. I found their vulnerabilities relatable and cheered them on as they tried to be better not only for each other, but themselves as well. Overall, if you like humor, fantastic family dynamics, cinnamon roll heroes, great food, small-town fake-dating sweet romance with low amounts of spice, then I would highly recommend this book. Here’s the link for more information: Amazon.com: The Friendly Fall: A Sweet Small Town RomCom (Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Spice Book 8) eBook : Joy, Kristine W. : Kindle Store
After losing her job and her boyfriend dumping her, Eliza moves to West Falls to live with her grandmother. Her optimism for a fresh start wanes when she falls through a ramp and her grandmother calls the fire department for assistance. Nick is the one to the rescue in more ways than one, including fixing that ramp. As they spend more time together, Eliza realizes that he is truly a kind person that wants to make everyone feel welcome, and soon enough a lot of people believe they are more than friends. When her parents also make that assumption, Eliza suggests that she and Nick should fake a date for the Thanksgiving weekend and stay friends so she can avoid another heartbreak. But what if pretending to be in a relationship with the person that is soon very dear to her leads her to what she’s been trying to prevent all along? Will Eliza have the courage to decide once and for all if being friends is what she really wants, or will she lose something special before it barely begins?
This book was fantastic. You have Eliza, a hardworking, kind, and beautiful young woman that is devoted to her family and wants to discover what it means to be herself. You have Nick, a sweet, strong, and handsome young man that is family and community-oriented and is always ready to lend a hand. I loved reading the scenes with Eliza’s grandmother because she was wise and an absolute delight. The interactions between Eliza and Nick were funny and sweet, and I enjoyed seeing both of the main characters grow as the story progressed. I found their vulnerabilities relatable and cheered them on as they tried to be better not only for each other, but themselves as well. Overall, if you like humor, fantastic family dynamics, cinnamon roll heroes, great food, small-town fake-dating sweet romance with low amounts of spice, then I would highly recommend this book. Here’s the link for more information: Amazon.com: The Friendly Fall: A Sweet Small Town RomCom (Cinnamon Rolls and Pumpkin Spice Book 8) eBook : Joy, Kristine W. : Kindle Store