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A review by onehandedreads
Pieces and Parts by Annmarie Boyle
4.0
This book was a cute fun read about two people finding their home in one another. Ivy Winston is the daughter of diplomats who has never been able to grow roots. She longs for stability and for a place to call home. Finishing her PhD, she thinks her next step will bring her just that.
Nick Malone is a musician and a single father. Juggling both has consumed his entire life since his ex-wife left. When his son begs him to go on tour, Nick struggles to say no, feeling guilty for being away from Henry for long periods of time. When Nick. needs a tutor and nanny in a pinch, Ivy steps in, figuring all of the driving could at least give her time to finish her dissertation. Neither Nick or Ivy expected for the tour to bring them the person that felt like home.
This book was a really cute read. Henry was energetic and his natural curiosity reminded me of so many kids I know. Nick and Ivy had a slow burn romance and the building tension made the book fly. I typically gravitate towards spicier books, but I didn’t really mind that this one had fade to black scenes. The characters were fun and the story itself never dragged too much.
I do feel like the plot was pretty predictable. I didn’t find myself surprised or overly excited at any points. That would be my one negative. I wish there were at least a few moments that I didn’t see coming.
Overall, this was a fun, quick read for someone who loves slow burn and forced proximity.
Nick Malone is a musician and a single father. Juggling both has consumed his entire life since his ex-wife left. When his son begs him to go on tour, Nick struggles to say no, feeling guilty for being away from Henry for long periods of time. When Nick. needs a tutor and nanny in a pinch, Ivy steps in, figuring all of the driving could at least give her time to finish her dissertation. Neither Nick or Ivy expected for the tour to bring them the person that felt like home.
This book was a really cute read. Henry was energetic and his natural curiosity reminded me of so many kids I know. Nick and Ivy had a slow burn romance and the building tension made the book fly. I typically gravitate towards spicier books, but I didn’t really mind that this one had fade to black scenes. The characters were fun and the story itself never dragged too much.
I do feel like the plot was pretty predictable. I didn’t find myself surprised or overly excited at any points. That would be my one negative. I wish there were at least a few moments that I didn’t see coming.
Overall, this was a fun, quick read for someone who loves slow burn and forced proximity.