lolasreviews's review against another edition
3.0
As I was looking for some more Foodie romances Anna from Herding Cats and Burning Soup recommended me this book. The blurb sounded interesting and I immediately bought it. Then, Again is a sweet romance, with also quite a few more heated scenes.
Whith romances it seems like the main storyline is always a bit predictable, that was also this case in this book. Although while most of it was predictable there were also some nice surprises, like the ending. The story starts when the main character, Kay, has just lost her grandmother and I really could feel her emotions, the death of her grandmother plays an integral part in this story, but most of it isn't sad. I liked the beach setting and the story was enjoyable and I read the book in a few sittings. It was a nice and enjoyable read and I really liked it.
The characters are done well, but I would've liked getting to see some different sites of the characters a bit more. For example Kay is a photographer, but there are hardly any scenes where she takes pictures, they do talk about her pictures and sometime sit is mentioned afterwards that she took pictures, but there aren't scenes where she is actually taking these pictures. I felt like I didn't really feel her passion for photography. The same was true for James who starts a restaurant, but while it was obvious he liked cooking, I didn't really feel his passion for cooking and his restaurant.
The romance was done really well, they don't take too long before they took their relationship to the next level, but it felt really natural. Also they have known each other since they where childs, so that makes romance develop a bit more quickly usually. I really felt the love for each other. But there where some scenes where I wanted to shake the characters and tell them to please talk about things, because while they certainly love each other they didn't seem to get around to really talking with each other as often as I would've liked. The ending was really sweet and I really liked how this book ended.
To conclude: this was an enjoyable and sweet romance, with also some sex scenes. I liked the storyline and how the romance developed, but sometimes I wished the characters would talk to each other a bit ore and I didn't really felt the character's passions for their careers. Overal a nice and enjoyable book with a nice ending.
Whith romances it seems like the main storyline is always a bit predictable, that was also this case in this book. Although while most of it was predictable there were also some nice surprises, like the ending. The story starts when the main character, Kay, has just lost her grandmother and I really could feel her emotions, the death of her grandmother plays an integral part in this story, but most of it isn't sad. I liked the beach setting and the story was enjoyable and I read the book in a few sittings. It was a nice and enjoyable read and I really liked it.
The characters are done well, but I would've liked getting to see some different sites of the characters a bit more. For example Kay is a photographer, but there are hardly any scenes where she takes pictures, they do talk about her pictures and sometime sit is mentioned afterwards that she took pictures, but there aren't scenes where she is actually taking these pictures. I felt like I didn't really feel her passion for photography. The same was true for James who starts a restaurant, but while it was obvious he liked cooking, I didn't really feel his passion for cooking and his restaurant.
The romance was done really well, they don't take too long before they took their relationship to the next level, but it felt really natural. Also they have known each other since they where childs, so that makes romance develop a bit more quickly usually. I really felt the love for each other. But there where some scenes where I wanted to shake the characters and tell them to please talk about things, because while they certainly love each other they didn't seem to get around to really talking with each other as often as I would've liked. The ending was really sweet and I really liked how this book ended.
To conclude: this was an enjoyable and sweet romance, with also some sex scenes. I liked the storyline and how the romance developed, but sometimes I wished the characters would talk to each other a bit ore and I didn't really felt the character's passions for their careers. Overal a nice and enjoyable book with a nice ending.
suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable read with good MC's. A very strong 3+ rating.
The book has lots of pluses - likeable hero, believable heroine (for most part), great setting, good writing.
I liked the way Kay was written, not all simpering, too good to be true woman - sexy banter with James that was quite real - though she did go a bit into TSTL mode at the great misunderstanding moment. I enjoyed the banter between James and Kay.
The book is a what I term a great beach read - read a few chapters, have a little doze with a smile on your face, back to book again! The story line is light butenjoyable.
The book has lots of pluses - likeable hero, believable heroine (for most part), great setting, good writing.
I liked the way Kay was written, not all simpering, too good to be true woman - sexy banter with James that was quite real - though she did go a bit into TSTL mode at the great misunderstanding moment. I enjoyed the banter between James and Kay.
The book is a what I term a great beach read - read a few chapters, have a little doze with a smile on your face, back to book again! The story line is light butenjoyable.
emilyhei's review against another edition
4.0
Photographer Kay Turner's life has completely turned upside down, finding out her grandmother has died, then walks into her apartment and finds out her boyfriend, now ex, has been carrying on an affair. At least she has found a bright spot, her teenage crush James Margolis.
James can't believe he is lucky enough to spend time with Kay, he remembers her and the moment he realized she was a grown woman. Coming off a long term relationship, James isn't sure he wants to get mixed into a new one especially while trying to open a new restaurant. Every instinct tells hi though she is who he wants to be with. Both find they are falling hard for one another, but the harsh words he ex said repeats itself often and she wonders if there is some truth to it.
I felt for Kay, she is been hit hard and unsure that she can trust again. James is the perfect match for her though with his ability to read her, his timing is perfect. I thought the issues they both faced were realistic and added to the genuine emotions they both were struggling with. Wonderful read.
James can't believe he is lucky enough to spend time with Kay, he remembers her and the moment he realized she was a grown woman. Coming off a long term relationship, James isn't sure he wants to get mixed into a new one especially while trying to open a new restaurant. Every instinct tells hi though she is who he wants to be with. Both find they are falling hard for one another, but the harsh words he ex said repeats itself often and she wonders if there is some truth to it.
I felt for Kay, she is been hit hard and unsure that she can trust again. James is the perfect match for her though with his ability to read her, his timing is perfect. I thought the issues they both faced were realistic and added to the genuine emotions they both were struggling with. Wonderful read.
cocktailsandbooks1's review against another edition
4.0
Karen Stivali has done it again. Absolutely a great, great read. Karen set the stage for two wonderful characters, who've known each other forever, to figure out they were made for each other. Highly recommend her to anyone who hasn't read her before. Excellent storyteller. Full review to come.
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