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A review by bookishinorlando
Bed and Breakup by Susie Dumond
3.5
Bed & Breakup is a sapphic second chance romance that follows exes Molly and Robin as they return to their once thriving bed and breakfast, the Hummingbird Inn. What starts as a simple arrangement to stay at the now closed inn quickly turns into a battleground of pranks, unresolved emotions, and lingering chemistry. While the setup is fun, I found some of their antics more mean spirited than playful, which made it hard to root for them as a couple. That said, the book does a great job of showcasing their individual talents, Molly’s stained glass art and Robin’s culinary skills, which added depth to their characters.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the setting. As someone who grew up in the Ozarks not far from Eureka Springs and has spent a lot of time in Eureka Springs at Pride events and for general weekend getaways, I loved seeing this charming town brought to life on the page. It’s a perfect backdrop for a queer romance, and the small town atmosphere added to the story’s charm and knowing the area well really helped my imagination with visualizing these characters in the town.
While I’m not sure Molly and Robin were meant to be together, I still enjoyed the journey. If you love second chance romances and small town settings, this one might be worth picking up.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for sending this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the setting. As someone who grew up in the Ozarks not far from Eureka Springs and has spent a lot of time in Eureka Springs at Pride events and for general weekend getaways, I loved seeing this charming town brought to life on the page. It’s a perfect backdrop for a queer romance, and the small town atmosphere added to the story’s charm and knowing the area well really helped my imagination with visualizing these characters in the town.
While I’m not sure Molly and Robin were meant to be together, I still enjoyed the journey. If you love second chance romances and small town settings, this one might be worth picking up.
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for sending this eARC for review consideration. All opinions are my own.