A review by niffler_for_words
Butter you up by Liz Alden

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

“What is it about Alex holding that damn goat. What is it about a big, burly guy, beard and flannel and work boots, holding a baby goat that makes my heart go pitter-patter?”

Butter you Up was definitely some fresh air for me. I couldn’t put it down, and it helped me with a slump. This is a short and fast paced read, funny, with adorable characters. I loved Molly at first sight (word), she is so bubbly, adorable and energetic, a little storm who lives in her van, just to honor a promise made to her father, and spreads positivity (and ideas) wherever she goes. I loved the chronic disease (Eczema) too. The farm environment was a welcome change of scenery for me, and brings its fair share of adorable animals –with, because dogs in books are my kryptonite and because I was the proud parent of 3 Australian Shepherds in my life, a special mention to Alex’s dog, Trixie the Mini Aussie. Who says farm says also farmer and Alex, the MMC, is such a great one! Sexy, caring, grumpy, he has everything and his chemistry with Molly is instant… and steamy. They are really a great match, and I love how their relationship builds in a very realistic way. 

I absolutely adored their banters, how family mingles without too much intervention, and how the “farm story” wasn’t too much of a caricature like some romcoms can be. All secondary characters, including Vaniel the van, are really well developed. That impressed me a lot, considering that Butter You Up is the second in a series, each book being written by a different author. I’ll definitely read the other books, but it was so fun to see characters who will have their story told by someone else have their story already developed here. I don’t want to spoil but I also loved the book’s resolution. I’ll just say I love how Alex is supportive and understanding. 

This was my second book written by Liz Alden and she for sure is becoming a not-to-miss author for me!

Thank you NetGalley and Liz Alden for this ARC. My opinions are my own.