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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
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this book. We get to read so many dates and conversations between the main characters, and watch them fall in love. Caleb is now one of my favorite main male characters. The slow burn really burned, and the steam, and that last sentence... LOVED it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: 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