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ambercunningham's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
jessicadr's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book started off feeling a little bit unorganized. The character development wasn’t huge but was also unnecessary in some areas, for example, naming all of the nieces didn’t make much sense. Also how the families reacted didn’t feel natural to the flow of the book.
I stuck it out because the lifelong friends-to-lovers trope felt like it could be cute, and it was, once I got to the middle. The spicy scenes felt a little displaced for me though.
I left feeling disappointed in the end. It felt like once we got through the drama it was “okay and everything was fine the end” and I think slower detail could have helped. I also read the bonus future chapter and it was really cliche.
Did I want to keep reading to know what happened? Yes. Could it have been delivered differently? Absolutely.
I stuck it out because the lifelong friends-to-lovers trope felt like it could be cute, and it was, once I got to the middle. The spicy scenes felt a little displaced for me though.
I left feeling disappointed in the end. It felt like once we got through the drama it was “okay and everything was fine the end” and I think slower detail could have helped. I also read the bonus future chapter and it was really cliche.
Did I want to keep reading to know what happened? Yes. Could it have been delivered differently? Absolutely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Classism
nyx_999's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a good read. Sadly it didn't really have kind of quotes I like to put in this reviews.
“Your turn,” she said sleepily. “Tell me something.”
“What do you want to know this time?” I asked, curled up behind her between the soft, cool sheets of our hotel bed.
“If you could do anything else with your life, like if it had gone in another direction, where would you be?”
Here, I thought. Right here with you.
This book includes ⬇️
Friends to lovers ✔️
Two nerds one billionaire ✔️
Fake engagement ✔️
Introverted mmc ✔️
Small town ✔️
Chaotic and relatable fmc ✔️
“Good girl. You learn quickly.”
There's not much smut but the bit that was there was good. 3/5 🌶🌶🌶.
Enjoy 👀
“Your turn,” she said sleepily. “Tell me something.”
“What do you want to know this time?” I asked, curled up behind her between the soft, cool sheets of our hotel bed.
“If you could do anything else with your life, like if it had gone in another direction, where would you be?”
Here, I thought. Right here with you.
This book includes ⬇️
Friends to lovers ✔️
Two nerds one billionaire ✔️
Fake engagement ✔️
Introverted mmc ✔️
Small town ✔️
Chaotic and relatable fmc ✔️
“Good girl. You learn quickly.”
There's not much smut but the bit that was there was good. 3/5 🌶🌶🌶.
Enjoy 👀
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Mental illness
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
Felicity and Hutton have been friends forever. After reconnecting when Hutton moves back home for the summer, they begin to spend more time together and they both feel like things are shifting. Then during her high school reunion, Felicity drinks a little too much and blurts out to the high school mean girl that she is engaged to Hutton. When she calls him begging for his help, he rushes to her rescue. They decide to keep up the ruse and pretend to be engaged.
I love these two, they are quirky and unexpected MCs. This story is not just about a fake relationship or them finding love, but it is about their individual journeys to trying to heal from their own trauma. Both Felicity and Hutton have so much anxiety from past trauma, but they display it is different ways. Hutton hides himself from the world and believes that he is unable to be in a healthy relationship. While Felicity is terrified that anyone who loves her will leave her (thanks to her mom) and will cut off her hair when she is anxious.
Felicity and Hutton make each other feel safe. They have built up so much trust over the years of being friends that they can be themselves around each other. Even though they resist their feelings they can't help falling for each other. They balance each other out so well and support each other. Hutton helps Felicity learn to trust in love and Felicity helps him tackle his anxiety.
Tropes: childhood friends to lovers, billionaire, fake engagement
I love these two, they are quirky and unexpected MCs. This story is not just about a fake relationship or them finding love, but it is about their individual journeys to trying to heal from their own trauma. Both Felicity and Hutton have so much anxiety from past trauma, but they display it is different ways. Hutton hides himself from the world and believes that he is unable to be in a healthy relationship. While Felicity is terrified that anyone who loves her will leave her (thanks to her mom) and will cut off her hair when she is anxious.
Felicity and Hutton make each other feel safe. They have built up so much trust over the years of being friends that they can be themselves around each other. Even though they resist their feelings they can't help falling for each other. They balance each other out so well and support each other. Hutton helps Felicity learn to trust in love and Felicity helps him tackle his anxiety.
Tropes: childhood friends to lovers, billionaire, fake engagement
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Abandonment
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
This was cute. I liked the long standing friendship, but I found it hard to connect to. Maybe it was because we’re reminded, randomly and unnecessarily, that Hutton is a billionaire no less than a dozen times. I didn’t like that it felt like Hutton and Felicity were being corralled into most of their actions, rather than choosing them, even at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity
sdupont'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
4.5
I enjoyed Felicity and Hutton’s story. I loved that they really loved and appreciated each other because of their strong deep friendship. I wish there were a few more hijinks related to the fake dating but overall it was a fun spicy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment
rustyreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
This book was fun! Felicity and Hutton are so sweet together, and I loved the anxiety rep. This was first Melanie Harlow, but I'm going to go back and read from the beginning of the Cloverleigh Farms series to learn more about the other characters.
My biggest peeve was how the other characters were used kind of as oracles, spewing wisdom that propelled the plot line. A wise sage is important, but you don't need 10.
My biggest peeve was how the other characters were used kind of as oracles, spewing wisdom that propelled the plot line. A wise sage is important, but you don't need 10.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
Minor: Death
The hero has social anxiety and possible OCD. His fear of commitment due to these things is discussed. The heroine was abandoned by her mother and carries that scar.andeng's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, and Abandonment
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