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At the Heart of Christmas by Jill Monroe
4.25
Currently keeping this one so my mom can read it & then decide if we’re actually keeping it 😂
When it comes to Hallmark Publishing, I have found that many authors who write the story after the movie was released are very lazy in constructing a true story that expands the script from the movie & in this case for me it really flopped. It took 80+ percent of the book for the male mc to come clean about what he’s been hiding & there was no groveling as I believe there ought to have been & the “apology” was lackluster at best IMHO. So for anyone who loves Hallmark’s movies beware that just because there’s a book, it doesn’t mean it’ll be any better & highly recommend checking out the author first to see if it’s a debut or if they have some sort of backlist.
When it comes to Hallmark Publishing, I have found that many authors who write the story after the movie was released are very lazy in constructing a true story that expands the script from the movie & in this case for me it really flopped. It took 80+ percent of the book for the male mc to come clean about what he’s been hiding & there was no groveling as I believe there ought to have been & the “apology” was lackluster at best IMHO. So for anyone who loves Hallmark’s movies beware that just because there’s a book, it doesn’t mean it’ll be any better & highly recommend checking out the author first to see if it’s a debut or if they have some sort of backlist.
On Davis Row by N.R. Walker
5.0
Wow. I honestly love to be blown away by a story & the author’s way with words. I’ve not read but been aware of convict/felon stories but they’re mostly hetero ones & this one while having rough character stories including background, was so real & for the most part I have found N.R. Walker’s writing to be inclusive, not shy away from the tough facts of life & give many opportunities for chuckles/laughter/smiles in each book they write.
Married to My Best Friend by Riley Hart
5.0
This was SO fun! Two best friends to lovers to husbands. Alex learned in High School he was attracted to boys more than girls & Caden loved his bestie but also liked sex with girls. Until Alex’s Vegas wedding was cancelled, they got drunk & got married themselves. While Alex was always in love with & loved Caden, C’s home life was always tumultuous due to his parents seeming to always be fighting so C was adamant he’d never marry. While on Alex’s honeymoon together C realizes a few pivotal things about himself & I really felt for his character having learned things about myself later in my adulthood. Listened via BookFunnel.
A Fool and His Manny by Amy Lane
5.0
This was a beautiful surprise. Beautiful family for a young man who was thrown away by bigoted parents. Dustin cares for Quin so much & does it so well that I actually cried. D’s family immediate & extended are fantastic. Listened via Anyplay.