chelle_benedetti's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction
lexa's review
3.0
Loved: small town setting, all the foodie content, the Shipley family and side characters
Wasn’t for me: I didn’t feel the emotional connection just the physical/lust, storyline was a bit on the predictable side
Wasn’t for me: I didn’t feel the emotional connection just the physical/lust, storyline was a bit on the predictable side
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Animal death, Addiction, Death of parent, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Car accident and Death
threeundertwopnw's review
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Sexism, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Alcohol
kb33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I love the world that Sarina Bowen creates in these books, and the characters. I’m not sure I like the ending. They get their HEA/HFN, but at what cost to Audrey?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Addiction
Minor: Sexism, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
fictionmajorette's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
https://fictionmajorette.blogspot.com/2021/03/romance-wrap-up-21621-22821.html
This is a really good grumpy vs sunshine book which is one of my favorite tropes. I think it was really great that these two had a bit of history which helped them start off on the right foot together. It was super obvious that they had chemistry for days and I was happy they embraced it instead of trying to fight against it for most of the book. I loved Griff's family and how Audrey fit right in with them. I thought the conflict with Audrey's mom and how she grew up was really unique for a romance since most of the ones I've read usually have the hero's family be distant. I also appreciated how Griff knew about Audrey's insecurities about their relationship and he went out of his way to not only tell her how he felt, but made sure he showed everyone around them how much he cared about her. They were super cute together and I loved the slight teasing they would give each other. I do wish Audrey had a friend that we could see her talking about Griff with to get some outside perspective on her side.
This is a really good grumpy vs sunshine book which is one of my favorite tropes. I think it was really great that these two had a bit of history which helped them start off on the right foot together. It was super obvious that they had chemistry for days and I was happy they embraced it instead of trying to fight against it for most of the book. I loved Griff's family and how Audrey fit right in with them. I thought the conflict with Audrey's mom and how she grew up was really unique for a romance since most of the ones I've read usually have the hero's family be distant. I also appreciated how Griff knew about Audrey's insecurities about their relationship and he went out of his way to not only tell her how he felt, but made sure he showed everyone around them how much he cared about her. They were super cute together and I loved the slight teasing they would give each other. I do wish Audrey had a friend that we could see her talking about Griff with to get some outside perspective on her side.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction
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