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allingoodtime's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
With the way this book started, I wasn’t expecting it to give me all the feels that it did. Once Rita and Jasper were on the page together I was all warm-fuzzy feelings. Don’t worry, it doesn’t take long for them to meet.
Rita is taking a road trip across the country with her three siblings. None of them other than her want to take this road trip; they are estranged, they all have their own personal problems, they have busy lives, etc. Yet they band together to do this one thing for their deceased mom, all with their caveats which I am sure will play into their individual books. The interplay between these siblings is fascinating. They are all so different yet seem to have the same deep anguish. I loved how their relationships grew throughout this story.
Jasper lives in a small town and was, until recently, the town lothario. He owns the local dive bar and is in the process of opening a restaurant attached to the bar, partly to prove he can be a respectable citizen. There is an instant connection between Jasper and Rita when he comes across the Clarksons on the side of the road with car trouble. Rita and Jasper may only have a few days together, but it’s enough time for them to share things they never shared with anyone else. Their walls come down yet they both know this thing between them cannot last.
As I said, warm fuzzies all around. Jasper makes a huge misstep at one point but he eventually realizes his error. Rita retaliates for Jasper’s misstep and comes to regret her actions. My heart breaks for them both, but over and over they learn to talk things out and apologize.
I am most eager for Belmont’s story but it’s the last in the series! I have a feeling he will be tearing out my heart by the time his turn comes around.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Abandonment
bergha1998's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If you liked the characters & emotional development of Hook, Line, and Sinker, this one is very reminiscent of that. Although, I would say Rita has far more baggage than Hannah did. So, instead it feels more like two people figuring out their issues and emotional baggage together. There is less spice in this one, but the dirty talk is 10/10.
Character Development, Insta Love, Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine, 3 1/2 🔥
“One of the main reasons she didn’t date was fear of rejection, fear of someone she actually liked seeing the worst in her. Or, worse, the best in her—and deeming it lacking.”
Character Development, Insta Love, Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine, 3 1/2 🔥
“One of the main reasons she didn’t date was fear of rejection, fear of someone she actually liked seeing the worst in her. Or, worse, the best in her—and deeming it lacking.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
ka_ke's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It’s no “It Happened One Summer” but it’s pretty close. Tessa always knows how to keep her readers coming back for more with her tall dark and handsome men along with quirky women.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
sami_leigh's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
But you mean something. I’m just trying to mean something to you.
I need so many things and they all begin and end with you.
🚗 Book 1 of 4
🚗 Third person limited (switches between MCs)
🚗 Insta love/fate
🚗 Country boy/ city girl
🚗 Bar owner / chef (daughter of famous chef)
🚗 Reformed playboy
🚗 Road trip with 4 siblings
🚗 Everyone has a secret/challenge to overcome
🚗 MC Growth; familial bonds/expectations, self worth
🚗 Spicey 🥵
🚗 Well established secondary characters; the siblings’ complex relationships & backstories have me invested! Peggy 😍
🚗 Epilogue
This book is available in ebook, audiobook, & paperback in stores & online.
⚠️ Death of a parent, grief, fire, parental abandonment (in past).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Grief and Abandonment
ecravens's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Alcohol
hellowildflower's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
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