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katieeejm's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
perusing_pages's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.0
On paper, this has what usually makes a great read for me, but there was a definite imbalance between the tropes used to build the story and the chemistry of the MCs. Their interactions felt forced, I felt no real connection between them, there wasn't much plot or character development as even by the end of the book I didn't feel like I knew anything real about either Burke or Charlotte, their characters felt like cardboard cutouts of what they were meant to be and the overall theme of grief in the story instead of adding emotional impact just overshadowed every aspect of the book and actually took away the chance for the romance to flourish in my opinion. Burke (yes, really, that's the MMCs name... can you imagine trying to scream that in a passionate moment with a straight face because I can't) needs therapy, and both he & Charlotte need to work on their communication.
Unfortunately, this is yet another book this month that has fallen flat for me, and even having the talented Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais narrating couldn't save this for me. Their perfomances were wonderful as always, but the story itself I found lacking. 🌶
Unfortunately, this is yet another book this month that has fallen flat for me, and even having the talented Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais narrating couldn't save this for me. Their perfomances were wonderful as always, but the story itself I found lacking. 🌶
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
It's been a REALLY long time since I last had to put together a Power Point presentation, but I'd be more than willing to dust off those skills in order to properly explain just how much I adored reading Karla Sorensen's The Best Laid Plans. This book had a slow-burn romance with healthy doses of wit and humor and some much appreciated angst. (What can I say, I'm an angst addict at heart.) There was well-thought-out and clear development, both for the main characters and for their story, with a great deal of emotional growth, especially from Burke. Knowing Burke's and Charlotte's back stories highlighted why there was some caution and trepidation in terms of involving themselves in a romantic relationship, choosing instead to engage in a fling with a pre-acknowledged end. I loved seeing these two fall in love, and they certainly had some noteworthy support from those nearest and dearest to them, with special mention going to Charlotte's godmother, Daphne, and Daphne's non-boyfriend, Richard, and Tansy, Burke's sister. Speaking of Tansy, dare I hope for her to get her own happily-ever-after, maybe with a certain builder named William? And I'm definitely eager to see what awaits Liam and his co-guardian. While waiting to see what's next in the Best Men series, I'm happily handing the first best man and the woman who made him even better five stars.
aracelyrp40's review against another edition
5.0
So good!!!!
This is a new to me author and I absolutely loved this book!!! Plus the narration was spot on. The tension between the main characters and the angst they put me through was done so well. I laughed, I cried and really enjoyed this read. Highly recommend. I can’t wait for book 2. ❤️
This is a new to me author and I absolutely loved this book!!! Plus the narration was spot on. The tension between the main characters and the angst they put me through was done so well. I laughed, I cried and really enjoyed this read. Highly recommend. I can’t wait for book 2. ❤️
petraperusesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
KARLA SORENSEN - THE BEST LAID PLANS
THE BEST MEN #1
ARC was provided via NetGalley for an honest review.
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THE BEST MEN #1
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petraperusesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
KARLA SORENSEN - THE BEST LAID PLANS
REVIEW:
If you know me, you'd know that I adore Karla's work, I was esctatic to receive three ARCs in a row by her! I must admit, I went into this story almost blindly, as I read the synopsis and by the time I started the book completely forgotten about it. But fear not, I was not in the slightest disappointed by this turn of events.
Karla is one of my favourite authors when it comes to the best sport related stories, in my opinion. Her characters are well-rounded, their development fleshed out, the romance is romancing and I almost want all her heroes to come sweep my off my feet.
Burke and Charlotte's stories are both centered around redemption of some kind. They were both burned professionally, Burke even had some unfortunate personal matters that darkend his heart quite a bit. Charlotte was whimsical AND professionally really assertive.
Their contradicting personalities provided the most eventful banter, kept the story moving and their encounters were equally fun and emotional.
I loved how step by step, Charlotte was able to crack Burke's outer shell, and how they both learned to work as a team on the jobsite as well as in their friendship, then later during their romantic endeavours.
And who knew Burke could produce this amount of groveling and expressing feelings this big of a way, when one first met him!
I wholeheartedly recommend starting one of Karla's series, you won't regret it!
REVIEW:
If you know me, you'd know that I adore Karla's work, I was esctatic to receive three ARCs in a row by her! I must admit, I went into this story almost blindly, as I read the synopsis and by the time I started the book completely forgotten about it. But fear not, I was not in the slightest disappointed by this turn of events.
Karla is one of my favourite authors when it comes to the best sport related stories, in my opinion. Her characters are well-rounded, their development fleshed out, the romance is romancing and I almost want all her heroes to come sweep my off my feet.
Burke and Charlotte's stories are both centered around redemption of some kind. They were both burned professionally, Burke even had some unfortunate personal matters that darkend his heart quite a bit. Charlotte was whimsical AND professionally really assertive.
Their contradicting personalities provided the most eventful banter, kept the story moving and their encounters were equally fun and emotional.
I loved how step by step, Charlotte was able to crack Burke's outer shell, and how they both learned to work as a team on the jobsite as well as in their friendship, then later during their romantic endeavours.
And who knew Burke could produce this amount of groveling and expressing feelings this big of a way, when one first met him!
I wholeheartedly recommend starting one of Karla's series, you won't regret it!
jontiemeehan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
thatpine's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
marsbooks1992's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5