bookwormbetty's review against another edition
4.0
I love Eric! Ugh so good. The characters have a cross between Melrose Place, and Cheers vibe happening. I really feel like Nell as a secondary character maybe took up too much space, she was mean, and certainly nasty as all get out to Eric. I know there was a complicated history, I get it, but it's harped on a lot. I love Jean, she is my type of chick, she isn't going to let anyone tell her what to do, and she is going to stick to her course.
The characters are very real, easy to relate to as well. The story is written well, and it's easy to follow and delve into these characters. I feel for the position Eric is in, which his attraction to Jean, but there is such a thing as too cautious. The story is told in Eric's POV, so it is only him opinions and feelings we get toe experience, but it's worth it. Have I mentioned I love Eric?
The characters are very real, easy to relate to as well. The story is written well, and it's easy to follow and delve into these characters. I feel for the position Eric is in, which his attraction to Jean, but there is such a thing as too cautious. The story is told in Eric's POV, so it is only him opinions and feelings we get toe experience, but it's worth it. Have I mentioned I love Eric?
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
3.0
Read for Fun (Library)
Overall Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.50
Story Rating: 3.50
Reason I borrowed this: I had never tried this author and I really wanted to. Just to note that I had not read the rest of the series so I think my problems were I did not understand the dynamics with some of the characters. I overall really enjoyed the romance but I had some problems with the friends. Particularly the one chick who was super hard on him. I will read Kylie again. If you have read her--what is your fav by her?
Overall Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.50
Story Rating: 3.50
Reason I borrowed this: I had never tried this author and I really wanted to. Just to note that I had not read the rest of the series so I think my problems were I did not understand the dynamics with some of the characters. I overall really enjoyed the romance but I had some problems with the friends. Particularly the one chick who was super hard on him. I will read Kylie again. If you have read her--what is your fav by her?
shannahaun's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
Love Love Love! The third book in the Dive Bar series features bartender/co-owner Eric and a town newbie (and an online friend of Nell's,) Jean. Eric has always been a bit of a playboy. Never getting into serious relationships, but when Jean walks into his bar, he is immediately smitten. When he notices that she's pregnant, to say he's shocked is an understatement. Then he finds out she moving into the apartment down the hall from him. Avoiding her won't be easy. After some time, they begin talking and Eric helps out with the baby and the two become good friends. Despite his initial shock of the pregnancy, he still finds himself attracted to her and falls in love with the baby as well. Everything is platonic until it isn't anymore. But while he wants to make things official, she wants to keep things casual. It's a bit heartbreaking watching Eric struggle to accept her terms while, for the first time in his life, he wants nothing more than to have a forever with her. Add to his own struggles there, he is dealing with Nell's negative attitude and opinion of him. He fights to see his own worth.
This book is written from Eric's POV and we get to see his sensitive/vulnerable side. And, like I said before, there are a few heartbreaking moments when you just want to reach out and hug the guy. There are lots of humorous scenes, especially when the adults are dealing with the little baby. :) The banter between the characters are great. This is part of a series, but you do not need to read the others to follow this book. (Same world, different couple.) But, having said that, there is a little bit of backstory that you will better appreciate if you have read the others first. (It's briefly touched on in this book, but without all the details.) There is some sexual content, making it safe for mature readers, but it's not what this relationship is all about. It's about their friendship, and being there for each other. The sex, when they finally get to that step, is just the cherry on top. (And SPOILER ALERT: Doesn't actually happen until closer to the end of the book.) The book and story is well written, flows easily and reads quickly. You'll have a hard time putting it down.
*I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of this book.
This book is written from Eric's POV and we get to see his sensitive/vulnerable side. And, like I said before, there are a few heartbreaking moments when you just want to reach out and hug the guy. There are lots of humorous scenes, especially when the adults are dealing with the little baby. :) The banter between the characters are great. This is part of a series, but you do not need to read the others to follow this book. (Same world, different couple.) But, having said that, there is a little bit of backstory that you will better appreciate if you have read the others first. (It's briefly touched on in this book, but without all the details.) There is some sexual content, making it safe for mature readers, but it's not what this relationship is all about. It's about their friendship, and being there for each other. The sex, when they finally get to that step, is just the cherry on top. (And SPOILER ALERT: Doesn't actually happen until closer to the end of the book.) The book and story is well written, flows easily and reads quickly. You'll have a hard time putting it down.
*I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of this book.
litloulou's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Pleasant but nothing special. Read the first a long time back and my library doesn’t have the second. This wasn’t exactly a stand alone if you wanted to know more about Eric. I didn’t really connect with him. I thought Nel was a bad friend to him. I felt like the book was just based on attraction and willingness to watch a baby that real substance. Quick read that was perfectly pleasant.
Pleasant but nothing special. Read the first a long time back and my library doesn’t have the second. This wasn’t exactly a stand alone if you wanted to know more about Eric. I didn’t really connect with him. I thought Nel was a bad friend to him. I felt like the book was just based on attraction and willingness to watch a baby that real substance. Quick read that was perfectly pleasant.
sydney_09's review against another edition
2.0
I was not really impressed with this book. There was little to no conflict in this story. I appreciate that it was told from a male's perspective though. It would've been nice to know more about Jean's past relationships but that didn't happen. I think most of the plot was superficial with a few deeper and well thought out concepts. Probably won't read the rest of the series. The book is not a page turner either.
cherryredsreads's review against another edition
4.0
We finally get Eric Collins story.
He is a manwhore you can't resist, well most of us can't especially when Jean meets him.
The chemistry between Jean and Eric was hot.
Even with the main character Jean being pregnant with another man's baby, I loved that Eric didn't let that stop him from going after what he wants, which is Jean.
Good story and loved the build up of finding out if Eric could change his ways to be with Jean.
This book is full of laughter, self discovery and a good solid love story that everyone should go read.
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**ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review***
4.5 Cherries Popped
