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My Silver Lining by Laura Pavlov
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This story follows Lulu and Rafe. Lulu moves to a small town for three months to escape the spotlight—and her famous ex-boyfriend. Arriving earlier than planned, she has an unexpected first encounter with Rafe, a local bachelor. The two instantly clash, getting under each other’s skin at every turn. But with upcoming events forcing them to work together, will they be able to resist the growing tension between them?
This was such a fun read—my first by Laura, but definitely not my last. I highly recommend the audiobook; it was a joy to listen to, and the narrators were fantastic.
I absolutely loved the FMC, Lulu—what a fun, flirty, and feisty character. She had me laughing from the start. I also loved how Rafe gave her a run for her money, pushing back and matching her energy in a grumpy kind of way. Their chemistry was brilliant and loved them together.
I do have a couple of things I want to mention. The drag out of the arrangement, being friends with benifits and not fall in love with each other —I just wanted to scream at them to hurry up and confess their feelings! When it finally happened in the last 10%, it was satisfying but a little overdue. Also, while I enjoyed the spice, I found myself wanting more or for the scenes to last longer. This is the first time I’ve felt that way about a book, which surprised me!
Overall, a fantastic, feel-good romance that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 8hrs 36mins
Narrators: Sean Masters and Vanessa Edwin - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or Standalone: Book Two In The Rosewood River Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Enemies To Lovers, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Made Me Laugh, Feisty FMC, Dances For Him, Toxic Ex, Tension, Chemistry, Banter, Grand Gesture, Mine, Sexual Content, Panty Thief and Dirty Talk.
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This was such a fun read—my first by Laura, but definitely not my last. I highly recommend the audiobook; it was a joy to listen to, and the narrators were fantastic.
I absolutely loved the FMC, Lulu—what a fun, flirty, and feisty character. She had me laughing from the start. I also loved how Rafe gave her a run for her money, pushing back and matching her energy in a grumpy kind of way. Their chemistry was brilliant and loved them together.
I do have a couple of things I want to mention. The drag out of the arrangement, being friends with benifits and not fall in love with each other —I just wanted to scream at them to hurry up and confess their feelings! When it finally happened in the last 10%, it was satisfying but a little overdue. Also, while I enjoyed the spice, I found myself wanting more or for the scenes to last longer. This is the first time I’ve felt that way about a book, which surprised me!
Overall, a fantastic, feel-good romance that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Audiobook ALC
Audiobook Length: 8hrs 36mins
Narrators: Sean Masters and Vanessa Edwin - Duet
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or Standalone: Book Two In The Rosewood River Series
Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Enemies To Lovers, Fake Dating, Forced Proximity, Made Me Laugh, Feisty FMC, Dances For Him, Toxic Ex, Tension, Chemistry, Banter, Grand Gesture, Mine, Sexual Content, Panty Thief and Dirty Talk.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol