thesummerbaker's reviews
431 reviews

Someone You Deserve by Harlow James

3.5

This was a sweet, sad and somewhat annoying story. I’m not a huge fan of the characters themselves but the premise is great. 

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Beautiful Exile by Catherine Cowles

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This story….wow. Arden is fierce, artistic, guarded and caring. Linc is broody, honest, guarded as well and the way he loves Arden for who she is…all of her is beautiful. 

There are moments so gut wrenching, so real, so raw…and the connection they have is so genuine…they see each other. They don’t allow the other to hide. My heart went through it in this story. 

The Colsons are amazing as always. Lolli is hysterical. The siblings are protective and their group text is hilarious. 

Adore this series. 

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My Silver Lining by Laura Pavlov

4.5

Love! Rafe & Lulu. Both fiesta, confident, caring, successful people. Fake dating is such a fun trope. The Chadwick’s are wonderful and I love that we still get some of our Magnolia Falls characters we love throughout..especially Beefcake 😜

Love a strong woman character and love when it’s paired with a strong male character that refuses to stifle her dreams. They advocate and protect the other when it’s fake to when it is maybe something more and it’s so natural and sweet. 

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Don't Cry Over Spilled MILF by Laura Pavlov, Willow Aster

4.0

😭😭😭 gah! So good. So sweet. Single mom, next door neighbor romance with the sweetest little girl. 
Gus is so kind and sweet with both of them. 

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Another Motherfaker by Laura Pavlov, Willow Aster

4.0

God I love this series. 😂😂 I am constantly getting caught off guard and laughing. It’s amazing. The dog…iykyk 😂😂

These 2…. Love them. Fake dating is such a fun trope. I love it. They care deeply for each other and it’s such a good story. So entertaining! 

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The Bold and the Bullheaded by Laura Pavlov, Willow Aster

4.0

I love all the nicknames in this one. Had my giggling. Emma and her family hand out nicknames like candy and it’s amazing. 

Spence is serious and sweet and reassuring while Emma learns to trust and let go.  

Adore the families and the banter and cussing / making up alternatives to cuss words. Hysterical. 

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Wanted Wed or Alive by Laura Pavlov, Willow Aster

4.0

Gah this series is fun! I saw the train wreck coming 1000% miles away but I don't even care. I cackled so many times in this book. The family dynamic, the friends ate comical. 

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Reckless Abandon by Ashley Cade

3.0

Meh…..so many tropes I don’t like. Not a horrible story just really didn’t like the tropes…some reoccurring. Bleh. 

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More Of Us by Laura Pavlov

4.0

Wow. What a rollercoaster of a story. A beautiful story of working on oneself before getting back together so the relationship is better than ever. This story was sweet and heartbreaking. Jade and Cruz were made for each other but they needed time to heal separately and then together. So good! 

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More Of You by Laura Pavlov

4.0

Holy shit that was brutal. Not every love story is easy. Not every love story is a continuous road of joy and ease. There is struggle, there is pain, there are boundaries drawn. This story portrays that. Can’t wait to read what’s next for Jade and Cruz. 

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