A review by bekacrook
Holding the Reins by Paisley Hope

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A kinda cowboy, hockey, brothers best friend romance. Nash was a bit of everything people like in a romance book; tortured but kind-hearted and helpful. CeCe was strong willed, intelligent and kind. I liked the back and forth between the two of them alongside the moments being vulnerable and open with each other. Although it started as a fling, they still treated each other respectfully and there was good chemistry between the two. 

I liked the small town setting and the closeness of the Ashby family and the strong friendships. I thought it was nice that even though her father had passed away, he was included in the book in a way that felt genuine. 

Hated Andrew and parts of that storyline, especially with how forced it felt. 

It did follow a pretty formulaic pattern in regard to plot but was enjoyable nonetheless. 
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