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Swap and Smell the Roses: A Romantic Comedy by Karen Booth
4.0
The moment I saw this cover, I knew I had to request this ARC.
While it was a fun, entertaining, sexy read, I noticed I was not really engaged in the latter half of the book, which was too bad because things started off really well!
I liked Willow and Reid together and I especially loved the small town vibes. I wish I could escape to Connecticut and work in a bakery while enjoying life with a hunky ex chef turned farmer.
I did like the way Bailey treated Willow and I also was not keen on Gabe. I will read the second book in this series which I am sure is about Bailey and Gabe. It will be nice to read about what happened to them while in NYC.
3.5 stars rounded up.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
While it was a fun, entertaining, sexy read, I noticed I was not really engaged in the latter half of the book, which was too bad because things started off really well!
I liked Willow and Reid together and I especially loved the small town vibes. I wish I could escape to Connecticut and work in a bakery while enjoying life with a hunky ex chef turned farmer.
I did like the way Bailey treated Willow and I also was not keen on Gabe. I will read the second book in this series which I am sure is about Bailey and Gabe. It will be nice to read about what happened to them while in NYC.
3.5 stars rounded up.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
The Stage Kiss by Amelia Jones
3.0
I was exciting going into this Pride & Prejudice retelling set at the staging of a musical version Pride & Prejudice. Especially the cover drew me in!
The first quarter of the book had all the enemies to lovers vibes, with a fab slow burn.
The first half was entertaining.
It unfortunately went a bit downhill for me. Eden was a bit of a whine, Brennan was cute enough but at the same time I did not really care about him. Or anyone.
The book dragged on and I was not really motivated to finish.
Still, a fun read and I really enjoyed the theater setting!
Published before as “Enemies to Lovers”, which I blindly picked up in The Works (UK), a fun coincidence to notice.
3,5 stars rounded down.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
The first quarter of the book had all the enemies to lovers vibes, with a fab slow burn.
The first half was entertaining.
It unfortunately went a bit downhill for me. Eden was a bit of a whine, Brennan was cute enough but at the same time I did not really care about him. Or anyone.
The book dragged on and I was not really motivated to finish.
Still, a fun read and I really enjoyed the theater setting!
Published before as “Enemies to Lovers”, which I blindly picked up in The Works (UK), a fun coincidence to notice.
3,5 stars rounded down.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
The Diva Code: Miss Piggy on Life, Love, and the 10,000 Idiotic Things Men Frogs Do by Jim Lewis
4.0
Fabulous and fast read.
“Every diva needs to know that it is better to live beyond your means than beneath your standards.”
Miss Piggy dropping some truths right there.
“Every diva needs to know that it is better to live beyond your means than beneath your standards.”
Miss Piggy dropping some truths right there.
The Postbox Topper by Liz Hedgecock
3.0
Cute read. More fun and engaging than the first book in this series. Still not my fav writing style and I also feel this is not really a book or novella, as it was very short and did not really have a full story or well rounded characters.
2.5 stars rounded up.
2.5 stars rounded up.
The Book Swap by Liz Hedgecock
2.0
Cute enough, but very short, written slightly in a “and then… and then…” tone, and the ending was very abrupt. This feels like 3 chapter of a full book, before editing.
Alice Brown's Lessons in the Curious Art of Dating by Eleanor Prescott
2.0
Nice enough but did not keep my attention.
The Boot Camp by Kate Harrison
2.0
I guess I should have read this book ten years ago. It is very much a story of its time and while entertaining, not one of my favourite reads this year.
Working It Out by Jo Platt
4.0
An enjoyable read.
I do not believe this is a “romance” book, perhaps more chick lit or women’s fiction, but I had a lovely time in Bristol and I was entertained with all the inter-personal relationships and dramas.
There was something just so British / English about this book, it felt like a cosy night in with a new fuzzy blanket and a big mug of tea!
I loved that Edie and Cameron were both architects! Definitely added a star for that.
3.5 stars rounded up.
I do not believe this is a “romance” book, perhaps more chick lit or women’s fiction, but I had a lovely time in Bristol and I was entertained with all the inter-personal relationships and dramas.
There was something just so British / English about this book, it felt like a cosy night in with a new fuzzy blanket and a big mug of tea!
I loved that Edie and Cameron were both architects! Definitely added a star for that.
3.5 stars rounded up.
Anyone for Seconds? by Laurie Graham
1.0
Not sure why I read about train, laverbread, and furries for 100 pages when this is supposed to be about cooking and baking and has a GBBO tent on the front…
DNF.
DNF.
The Hedge Witch by Colleen Delaney
4.0
A very enjoyable book.
This witchy book really drew me in, was very engaging, and I am looking forward to read more from this author.
Laurel and Owen were nice together and it was fab to read more about their history.
It started off a bit… clunky? awkward? both are not the right words and I am not sure how to describe it, but it took a while for me to get into the author’s tone of voice, but when I did, I could not put the book down and finished within a day.
The sister dynamic was an absolute joy to read! I love that while this book was about Laurel, the other four sisters got a moment to shine. Cannot wait to read more about them. And hopefully the Davies family!
Laurel could be very stupid at times, for an almost 30 year old witch who had been a witch her whole life and could rely on everything from her family and ancestors. I get it was needed for the story, but gosh that frustrated me at times!
I could clearly see how this book set up various story lines of sequels, and the last few chapters did not disappoint. Very excited to read the next books in this series!
4.5 stars rounded down.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.
This witchy book really drew me in, was very engaging, and I am looking forward to read more from this author.
Laurel and Owen were nice together and it was fab to read more about their history.
It started off a bit… clunky? awkward? both are not the right words and I am not sure how to describe it, but it took a while for me to get into the author’s tone of voice, but when I did, I could not put the book down and finished within a day.
The sister dynamic was an absolute joy to read! I love that while this book was about Laurel, the other four sisters got a moment to shine. Cannot wait to read more about them. And hopefully the Davies family!
Laurel could be very stupid at times, for an almost 30 year old witch who had been a witch her whole life and could rely on everything from her family and ancestors. I get it was needed for the story, but gosh that frustrated me at times!
I could clearly see how this book set up various story lines of sequels, and the last few chapters did not disappoint. Very excited to read the next books in this series!
4.5 stars rounded down.
I received an ARC of this book (thanks!) and these are my own opinions.