readers_together's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, My God!!!! Why has it taken me so long to dive into this series? And why has nobody been hitting me over the head demanding I read or listen to it? My god, people! I am in love with this book. The humour, the setting, and the trope. It was all perfect. One of my favourite books of 2017! I’ll admit I was a little worried; an American setting her books in England, pfft, I’ve experienced that before and regretted it but what Amy Daws does is amazing, she’s done her homework! At no point did I sit there and think 'clearly this has been written by an American.' I now need to dive into the other books. I need the twins’ stories, and Violet’s. And what about Gareth? I want them all.
Amy’s writing is so engaging. She creates characters that you want to spend time with. I zoomed through this book because I just couldn’t bring myself to hit pause. I finished it at 6.30am, I literally spent the night with these characters because I couldn’t pull myself away. That to me is the mark of an excellent book. This story was so incredibly entertaining. I laughed, I cried, and yes, I swooned too. It’s been a couple of days, and I am still thinking about it and talking about it. I’m sure my book buddies are fed up of me!
This book is filled with characters that you’ll love, as mentioned above, I need to go back and listen to the other books because I need more time and more info about the Harris family.
Booker is a complete sweetheart, who at times, I wanted to punch in the balls, just because, he was so frustrating. We knew how he felt but he just needed a little push. He had great banter with his brothers, but you also felt sorry for him, being younger he never really stood his ground, until he did, and I have to say I was cheering him on!
I adored Poppy, she was crazy – in a good way, so funny. I loved her little eccentric ways, the singing the end of sentences was cute and fit her so well. I usually don’t enjoy female characters as much as the male ones, but Poppy was so awesome, I loved her just as much as Booker. She dealt with a number of different issues in the book and I thought she handled them gracefully. (For example, she didn’t punch Booker in the balls!). Poppy for the win!
I loved the friends to lovers theme of this book. The banter between Booker and Poppy was a highlight for me. A true friendship. I really enjoyed listening to their story unfold and how their friendship turned into something more. How they tried to fight it, well, Booker, at least. Thankfully he was able to get with the programme and make us all happy. It was sweet and sexy. The sexy times were very well written and played a pivotal role in the story. Although it’s a sports romance there isn’t a lot of sport in it, so if that has you on the fence, jump on over, it’ll be worth it, I promise.
This duet narration was fantastic. You really felt a part of the story, like you were truly experiencing it. It’s the first time I’ve heard anything by either narrator and they blew me away. The inflections and accents used to differentiate between the characters were outstanding, and the way both of them performed the emotional moments were wonderful and may have caused a few tears. The sexy times were performed brilliantly, and well, sexily. Charlotte Cole was fabulous as Poppy, she really encompassed this character, and I especially loved the inclusion of the singing. Will M Watt was so charming as Booker (I may have swooned) and really hit the emotional moments so perfectly. He also did a fabulous Scottish accent that I think will have the American listenership swooning all over the place. The production was smooth with no issues.
Amy’s writing is so engaging. She creates characters that you want to spend time with. I zoomed through this book because I just couldn’t bring myself to hit pause. I finished it at 6.30am, I literally spent the night with these characters because I couldn’t pull myself away. That to me is the mark of an excellent book. This story was so incredibly entertaining. I laughed, I cried, and yes, I swooned too. It’s been a couple of days, and I am still thinking about it and talking about it. I’m sure my book buddies are fed up of me!
This book is filled with characters that you’ll love, as mentioned above, I need to go back and listen to the other books because I need more time and more info about the Harris family.
Booker is a complete sweetheart, who at times, I wanted to punch in the balls, just because, he was so frustrating. We knew how he felt but he just needed a little push. He had great banter with his brothers, but you also felt sorry for him, being younger he never really stood his ground, until he did, and I have to say I was cheering him on!
I adored Poppy, she was crazy – in a good way, so funny. I loved her little eccentric ways, the singing the end of sentences was cute and fit her so well. I usually don’t enjoy female characters as much as the male ones, but Poppy was so awesome, I loved her just as much as Booker. She dealt with a number of different issues in the book and I thought she handled them gracefully. (For example, she didn’t punch Booker in the balls!). Poppy for the win!
I loved the friends to lovers theme of this book. The banter between Booker and Poppy was a highlight for me. A true friendship. I really enjoyed listening to their story unfold and how their friendship turned into something more. How they tried to fight it, well, Booker, at least. Thankfully he was able to get with the programme and make us all happy. It was sweet and sexy. The sexy times were very well written and played a pivotal role in the story. Although it’s a sports romance there isn’t a lot of sport in it, so if that has you on the fence, jump on over, it’ll be worth it, I promise.
This duet narration was fantastic. You really felt a part of the story, like you were truly experiencing it. It’s the first time I’ve heard anything by either narrator and they blew me away. The inflections and accents used to differentiate between the characters were outstanding, and the way both of them performed the emotional moments were wonderful and may have caused a few tears. The sexy times were performed brilliantly, and well, sexily. Charlotte Cole was fabulous as Poppy, she really encompassed this character, and I especially loved the inclusion of the singing. Will M Watt was so charming as Booker (I may have swooned) and really hit the emotional moments so perfectly. He also did a fabulous Scottish accent that I think will have the American listenership swooning all over the place. The production was smooth with no issues.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
I love a friends to romance story and this was a very enjoyable read by Amy Daws! Booker is the baby of the family and despite his calm, cool demeanor on the outside there’s a scared little boy on the inside. With his best friend Poppy he can be the real Booker or can he??
These two drove me crazy at times with there back and forth. Clearly they are made for each other but they have issues from their past that are preventing them from moving forward. The angst between these characters at time was too much. I just wanted to shake some sense into the both of them and tell them to get it together already! I enjoyed seeing the other Harris siblings and their leading ladies. I also listened to the audio version as I read and I LOVED the dual narrators. They both nailed it with this audio and I felt every single emotion in the story. This was one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in a long time! Plus they had the most amazing accents ever!!
*Audio copy was provided for honest feedback.*
These two drove me crazy at times with there back and forth. Clearly they are made for each other but they have issues from their past that are preventing them from moving forward. The angst between these characters at time was too much. I just wanted to shake some sense into the both of them and tell them to get it together already! I enjoyed seeing the other Harris siblings and their leading ladies. I also listened to the audio version as I read and I LOVED the dual narrators. They both nailed it with this audio and I felt every single emotion in the story. This was one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in a long time! Plus they had the most amazing accents ever!!
*Audio copy was provided for honest feedback.*
cassire's review against another edition
5.0
That’s it! I’m officially a Harris Ho. I’m obsessed. This is a top notch series. The narrators are fantastic. On to the next one.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
Keeper follows the youngest Harris brother, and his childhood friend Poppy. They sure have things cut out for them - because true communication is not their forte. Especially Poppy is holding on to old grudges, but she wants everything to work out perfectly anyway.
I love a good friends to lovers story, and Daws gave me that! The big, noisy, nosey Harris family and their 'better halves' were a big part of this novel as well.
I love a good friends to lovers story, and Daws gave me that! The big, noisy, nosey Harris family and their 'better halves' were a big part of this novel as well.
robynne_x's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
colleenmeg's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
what_alice_saw's review against another edition
4.0
Audible Audiobook/Kindle ebook
The characters were so sweet, if a bit needy. The grand gesture at the end was very sweet. Unfortunately, one of my most despised tropes was near the end so I had to take off a star.
The characters were so sweet, if a bit needy. The grand gesture at the end was very sweet. Unfortunately, one of my most despised tropes was near the end so I had to take off a star.
litloulou's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly just think it is the mood I was in that this one was sweet. I think this could have been a slower burn physically but I guess based on the author and series this ratio is what she went with. I really though the MCs were cute. I liked how Booker didn't just 'get it' and I liked the conflict created by their past (although I honestly wish he hadn't turned out to be such a gentleman as it would be more realistic and raw). Cute read.