giftgirlreadsromance 's review for:

Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle

5.0

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Hogle is a new to me author, “Twice Shy” is only her second rom-com novel but you'd never know it. I wasn’t sure what to make of this book when first opened it, however Maybell’s coffee shop in the sky drew me right in! If Hogle’s imagination is anything like Maybell’s its no wonder this book was so good! Maybell’s innate shyness and the struggle to over come it, is something I think a lot of us book-lovers can relate to and it endeared her to me right away. Wesley is one of my favorite type of hero’s, grumpy, slightly broken, but oh so sweet and innocent! Hogle did a great job of telling us what was going on in Wesley’s mind though Maybell’s eyes. I loved the imagery painted of Aunt Violet’s house, both in its hoarders monster state and after its restoration, making the house, with its ghosts and hidden passages, a character all its own. Maybell and Wesely’s staticy chemistry makes for a nice slow boil, the heat being turned up until you just want these two to jump each other. The sex is almost a closed door, but not quite, and though I am a wide open door fan this type of scene was perfect for these two awkward turtles. This is a 5 star for me. It’s a comfort read, no high drama in a setting that makes you want to curl up and stay awhile. I’ll defiantly be visiting Falling Stars and Maybell’s Coffee shop in the clouds again!