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Live, Ranch, Love by Emma Lucy
2.75
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’m a sucker for small town settings and grumpy cowboy romances, so this seemed right up my street. Unfortunately, I struggled to feel the romantic connection between Aurora and Wyatt. Their relationship moved so fast that it didn’t leave any room for a believable foundation to form. I didn't enjoy the story like I knew I could have if there relationship had more depth and time to flesh out.

The wellness aspect was clearly meant to bring humour, especially with the ranchers being roped into things like yoga and the multiple mentions of wellness remedies. While it had its moments, some of the dialogue felt repetitive, and the frequent mentions of weight began to wear on me. That said, I did appreciate the diversity of the cast and found some of the side characters genuinely fun and engaging.

Overall, it was cute but wasn't was me