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abby_can_read'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
📱
This was an adorable book. Layla and Caleb were cute.
This was an adorable book. Layla and Caleb were cute.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, and Vomit
emilywemily6's review against another edition
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much- it’s definitely my favorite of the Lovelight Farms series!! I adore both Layla and Caleb and how amazing they are, yet have very believable flaws. Their fake dating with real feelings was so tender and sweet and just melted my heart ❤️ the third act conflict was believable and was alluded to throughout the book since it hinges on the characters’ flaws and fears. The spice was emotionally driven unlike the previous book, which I really liked. This book was a warm cozy hug.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Toxic relationship
literarypenguin'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the third installment to B.K. Borison's Lovelight series! I think it is safe to say that this one is my favorite one so far! It was heartwarming, cozy, and absolutely delightful to read! Perfect for summer!
First I have to say that the match of Caleb & Layla was perfection! I loved seeing them together and their moments were super sweet! Each of them on their own as characters, they were so relatable and charming. Layla is an excellent adorable baker, who was just getting tired of love and her failed string of relationships. That is super relatable to a lot of us who are frustrated by our own progress in romance. Caleb was adorable and one of my favorite love interests in this series! I loved his devotion to Layla and how much he loved her and encouraged her. How no woman would want a guy like him is beyond me. The fake dating while at first didn't make much sense it was still creative and a great way to use that trope.
The one thing I loved was how this book explored a slow kind of romance and the importance of communication in a relationship. Not many books explore that kind of topic and it was refreshing to read that here. Layla and Caleb's communication was amazing and the banter between them was coming off the pages.
The town of Inglewild was as vibrant as it was in the last two books. I love this little town and will be sad to see it go after reading the last book in the series. The town residents were just as much characters as the main couple were! We also got to see the previous couples from the last two books who were adorable and lovely as ever. Stella was a great friend to Layla when she needed one and it was nice to see how the two of them met and got into business together. Beckett still remains to be my favorite quiet burly farmer who was there for the farm even though he didn't show it in a traditional way.
I can't wait to read Business Casual in a couple months! I am sad to see the series end but also excited to read Charlie's story and see what kind of romance we get next!
First I have to say that the match of Caleb & Layla was perfection! I loved seeing them together and their moments were super sweet! Each of them on their own as characters, they were so relatable and charming. Layla is an excellent adorable baker, who was just getting tired of love and her failed string of relationships. That is super relatable to a lot of us who are frustrated by our own progress in romance. Caleb was adorable and one of my favorite love interests in this series! I loved his devotion to Layla and how much he loved her and encouraged her. How no woman would want a guy like him is beyond me. The fake dating while at first didn't make much sense it was still creative and a great way to use that trope.
The one thing I loved was how this book explored a slow kind of romance and the importance of communication in a relationship. Not many books explore that kind of topic and it was refreshing to read that here. Layla and Caleb's communication was amazing and the banter between them was coming off the pages.
The town of Inglewild was as vibrant as it was in the last two books. I love this little town and will be sad to see it go after reading the last book in the series. The town residents were just as much characters as the main couple were! We also got to see the previous couples from the last two books who were adorable and lovely as ever. Stella was a great friend to Layla when she needed one and it was nice to see how the two of them met and got into business together. Beckett still remains to be my favorite quiet burly farmer who was there for the farm even though he didn't show it in a traditional way.
I can't wait to read Business Casual in a couple months! I am sad to see the series end but also excited to read Charlie's story and see what kind of romance we get next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny and Violence
carlyjoann's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This might be my favorite Lovelight Farms book so far! I love Layla and Caleb, I have been wanting them to get together since book 1 and this was just as cute as I hoped. I just loathe 3rd act breakups at this point. It happens in all of these books, plus many others, and I’m over it. Caleb was able to articulate his wants and Layla just couldn’t trust in herself and in Caleb. I understood why she was nervous but I just wish it wasn’t how it played out. Fingers crossed there isn’t another 3rd act breakup in the last book. I also found it weird that Caleb’s brother was trying to “protect” him by convincing him to not be so open when that is why Layla fell for him. Idk that whole storyline was weird. Also Charlie randomly being around Caleb’s family? I guess he's around so he’s more apart of the town for the last book but it was really weird to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Injury/Injury detail
xennial_reader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny and Injury/Injury detail
annahamburger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Vomit, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
If you like small town stories with some of the most sensual romantic scenes I’ve ever read, then the Lovelight Farm series should be added to your TBR pile.
Mixed Signals is another wonderful and romantic book by B. K. Borison. I’ve really enjoyed the Lovelight Farms series. Borison really takes her time with the characters. They’re always perfectly paired, even when they don’t know it. Their relationships — both platonic and romantic — carry though the entire series and ties everything together nicely.
In this book specifically, Layla and Caleb partake in one of my favourite tropes — fake dating. During this “fake” relationship they of course fall in love because they’re able to be their true selves with each other. The no-strings-attached “fake” relationship gives them the chance to get to know each other like they’ve never known anyone else before.
I think I’ve said it in previous reviews for this series, but the romantic scenes in these books have been so sensual and beautifully written! All three books have been unlike most other contemporary romance novels I’ve read, and I mean that in the best way possible. They’re sexy and tender and attentive and realistic.
Again, all the characters in this series have been wonderful and I cannot recommend these books enough. I need them made into movies or a mini series so I can fall in love with them all over again.
Mixed Signals is another wonderful and romantic book by B. K. Borison. I’ve really enjoyed the Lovelight Farms series. Borison really takes her time with the characters. They’re always perfectly paired, even when they don’t know it. Their relationships — both platonic and romantic — carry though the entire series and ties everything together nicely.
In this book specifically, Layla and Caleb partake in one of my favourite tropes — fake dating. During this “fake” relationship they of course fall in love because they’re able to be their true selves with each other. The no-strings-attached “fake” relationship gives them the chance to get to know each other like they’ve never known anyone else before.
I think I’ve said it in previous reviews for this series, but the romantic scenes in these books have been so sensual and beautifully written! All three books have been unlike most other contemporary romance novels I’ve read, and I mean that in the best way possible. They’re sexy and tender and attentive and realistic.
Again, all the characters in this series have been wonderful and I cannot recommend these books enough. I need them made into movies or a mini series so I can fall in love with them all over again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Abandonment
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
nebraskanwriter's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
As someone who has struggled to believe myself worthy of love (literally just went through this with my boyfriend), I related to Layla so hard. The self doubt, how men have never treated you right so now you’re starting to believe you’re the problem and not worthy of it. So the second act conflict, though I normally am not a fan of them, made so much sense to me personally because me and my boyfriend literally walked out almost the exact same thing last year (walking through my self doubt and him being patient with)
I love Layla and Caleb so much, loved this book so much!
I love Layla and Caleb so much, loved this book so much!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
decklededgess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
trigger warnings: sexism and misogyny, sexual content, alcohol, estranged family, anxiety and panic attacks
I think this might be my favourite book of the three although it's a really tough call. And frankly they're all amazing in their own way so perhaps this is my favourite in this point in my life.
Caleb being the romantic lead was a curve ball because homeboy was a COP???? And a cop romance in this economy???? But Ms. Borison said lol he's a substitute teacher now bc he got fired for being too nice. Iconic. I still don't like the cop to educator pipeline because that's a whole other icky issue but we're going to let this isolated and fictional town in Maryland exist in its own little bubble.
Caleb as a teacher was incredibly cute and relatable. I've had my fair share of chaotic students and seeing Caleb have nearly identical experiences to my classroom ones was so cute and great. He's a man full of acts of service and love in unspoken words because previous experience has told him that expressing his feelings has led to the demise of his relationships. I love how his time with Layla defies that opinion of him at every turn. His type of affection is exactly what Layla craves and I loved how he was able to find the perfect person in his longtime crush.
Layla on the other hand is just looking for someone to put in the effort for her (*stares in Caleb*). She's sweet and full of giving. While her life is spent finding joy in making for others she simply wants someone to do the same for her. I loveeeeeeeee how her confidence builds over the course of the book and how Caleb stepping up to the plate allows her to see the joy that she deserves without struggle.
I found the "we're not really dating but it's not fake dating because they're definitely dates but with an expiry date" plot so funny. It's a really interesting hodge podge of tropes that made for the perfect amount of nonsensical confusion yet it had consequences for Layla and Caleb in their indecision and refusal to have an outright conversation as things got more serious. I'm also really pleased with how the miscommunication wasn't really that but more of a very literal interpretation of the whole situation and no interrogation of the subtext. It made things tough but painless.
Frankly this book was too cute for words.
I think this might be my favourite book of the three although it's a really tough call. And frankly they're all amazing in their own way so perhaps this is my favourite in this point in my life.
Caleb being the romantic lead was a curve ball because homeboy was a COP???? And a cop romance in this economy???? But Ms. Borison said lol he's a substitute teacher now bc he got fired for being too nice. Iconic. I still don't like the cop to educator pipeline because that's a whole other icky issue but we're going to let this isolated and fictional town in Maryland exist in its own little bubble.
Caleb as a teacher was incredibly cute and relatable. I've had my fair share of chaotic students and seeing Caleb have nearly identical experiences to my classroom ones was so cute and great. He's a man full of acts of service and love in unspoken words because previous experience has told him that expressing his feelings has led to the demise of his relationships. I love how his time with Layla defies that opinion of him at every turn. His type of affection is exactly what Layla craves and I loved how he was able to find the perfect person in his longtime crush.
Layla on the other hand is just looking for someone to put in the effort for her (*stares in Caleb*). She's sweet and full of giving. While her life is spent finding joy in making for others she simply wants someone to do the same for her. I loveeeeeeeee how her confidence builds over the course of the book and how Caleb stepping up to the plate allows her to see the joy that she deserves without struggle.
I found the "we're not really dating but it's not fake dating because they're definitely dates but with an expiry date" plot so funny. It's a really interesting hodge podge of tropes that made for the perfect amount of nonsensical confusion yet it had consequences for Layla and Caleb in their indecision and refusal to have an outright conversation as things got more serious. I'm also really pleased with how the miscommunication wasn't really that but more of a very literal interpretation of the whole situation and no interrogation of the subtext. It made things tough but painless.
Frankly this book was too cute for words.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
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