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A review by readingwithjessica_w
Love Me Like a Love Song by Annmarie Boyle
4.0
3.5 stars
Love Me Like A Love Song has so much going for it: witty banter, a strong storyline, funny laughable moments, and likable characters. A love story easily unfolds between widowed Grace, whose late husband helped spotlight her talents for music composing and lyrical writing, and Andrew, the lead bassist for the country acapella group Storyhill (side note: I loved the ridiculousness of this type of performing group and then marveled at the thought that it just might work!). The chemistry between them is undeniable, and as with most romances, I rooted for the two leads to get together, enjoying the buildup along the way.
What just nagged a little at the back of my mind was how much touching and sweet talking Andrew does around Grace. What I mean is that sometimes his words are just a little to perfect, the hand to the chin or kiss on the temple a little too sweet. In a new relationship, it’s the little things that mean EVERYTHING, so it made me slightly believe in him less as a real man in love (or lust). Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of fantastic romantic moments In Love Me Like A Love Song, but I think I wanted the relationship to be just a little less “I’ll do anything for you” and more “wow, you’re a pretty cool person, I really want to get to know you and be around you all the time”.
I would still definitely read Annmarie Boyle again in the future. Can I say how much I appreciated a love story with a female character over 40 years old? (Who also has the ability to snag a younger man?!) THANK YOU!!!! This was a fun read from a new author. I received an ARC courtesy of BookSirens for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to BookSirens and Annmarie!
Love Me Like A Love Song has so much going for it: witty banter, a strong storyline, funny laughable moments, and likable characters. A love story easily unfolds between widowed Grace, whose late husband helped spotlight her talents for music composing and lyrical writing, and Andrew, the lead bassist for the country acapella group Storyhill (side note: I loved the ridiculousness of this type of performing group and then marveled at the thought that it just might work!). The chemistry between them is undeniable, and as with most romances, I rooted for the two leads to get together, enjoying the buildup along the way.
What just nagged a little at the back of my mind was how much touching and sweet talking Andrew does around Grace. What I mean is that sometimes his words are just a little to perfect, the hand to the chin or kiss on the temple a little too sweet. In a new relationship, it’s the little things that mean EVERYTHING, so it made me slightly believe in him less as a real man in love (or lust). Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of fantastic romantic moments In Love Me Like A Love Song, but I think I wanted the relationship to be just a little less “I’ll do anything for you” and more “wow, you’re a pretty cool person, I really want to get to know you and be around you all the time”.
I would still definitely read Annmarie Boyle again in the future. Can I say how much I appreciated a love story with a female character over 40 years old? (Who also has the ability to snag a younger man?!) THANK YOU!!!! This was a fun read from a new author. I received an ARC courtesy of BookSirens for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to BookSirens and Annmarie!