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Chapel Bend by Kristen Proby

readwithrach's review

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5.0

This was the perfect ending to the Huckleberry Bay series! I had been waiting for June and Apollo's story and it did not disappoint. I love June so much - she has such a tough exterior but cares so much for the people in her life. I loved watching Apollo tear her walls down. If you like enemies to lovers or small town romance, I definitely recommend this one!

scvallese1's review

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5.0

Since first entering Huckleberry Bay, I have been in love with this quaint, seaside town. June is the third friend in this group to fall in love, and it. Was. Everything. The sexual tension has been extremely evident between June and Apollo since the beginning. I am thrilled that these two found their happily ever after!

pardonthisbookaddict's review against another edition

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4.0

Chapel Bend is a best friend’s brother, small town romance where June and Apolllo sneak around until they multiply. It is low angst and sweet. It has a quintessential Kristen Proby vibe to the story.

tirmer's review

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medium-paced

3.25

gabymoreno's review

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

reading_trex's review against another edition

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5.0

Amazing!!!

I love this series!! It was so sweet I hope there is more to come! I am so excited for Zeke and Cheri's story.

voracious_book_addict's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

It's been a long time coming but I'm so glad to finally get Apollo and June's grumpy sunshine, frenemies to lovers story that has been building since Lighthouse Way. I loved Apollo in this book, he was so sure of June the whole book and so patient with her. June continues to be the independent strong willed boss babe who has supported Luna and Sarah through the previous two books. I loved that she was the grump in this grumpy sunshine pair, and no matter how much she pushed, Apollo did not leave or give up. This story continues to have the supernatural aspects that were introduced in book 1 and we get to see the progress of the inn and the girls and guys we love in this series. I hope Kristen Proby continues to write in this town, I really love the vibe! 

I received an ARC of this book and voluntarily give my review.

I had an opportunity to listen to the audiobook narrated by Kit Swan and Lee Samuels and these too brought Juniper and Apollo to life! Spectacular performances. They really brought their acting chops to this one and I was impressed!

2kidsandagoodbook's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

I was excited to get to go back to Huckleberry Bay and get June’s story finally. June can hold a grudge. But she has so much chemistry with Apollo she gives in knowing how great it’ll be. I enjoyed these two. June wasn’t girly but Apollo liked her in her when she was dressed for work with her construction business as much as when she was dressed up and if that didn’t make me love him when when he’d remind her. He would be a hard one to hold a grudge against. Especially when she wanted to jump his bones. Apollo was the best and I’m so glad June came around without much drama to see it too and get past what had started the grudge. I really enjoyed this one.

I might have not gotten much sleep but the audiobook is so good. Kit Swann and Lee Samuels were fabulous and made it so easy to listen to and get lost in this audiobook.

nerdy_gurl_reads's review

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4.0

❧❦❥𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒍 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒅ྉ♡❧❦❥


𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒚 

❤️❤️❤️❤️
       4/5 

❗️I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily❗️

This book is the third in the 𝑯𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒚 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔. Juniper “June” Snow, is renovating an old chapel into her dream home. June wants to job done right, and on time, so she hires Apollo Winchester, her best friend’s brother. Apollo did something years ago, that June will never forget. 

Apollo has never understood why June hated him, but he takes the opportunity to stare at her, every chance he gets. Apollo and June have to work closely together for this project, and the tension, banter, and angst is delicious. 

This is a slow burn, that kept me engrossed from page one , all the way up until the end! June is a character I really connected with, I understood her hesitations, and life traumas, and why she was the way she was. 

This book includes: 
  • best friend’s brother 
  • Small town 
  • Forced proximity 
  • Enemies to lovers 
  • Family saga
  • Alpha hero
  • Spicy 
  • HEA 

yeahorneighreviews's review against another edition

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5.0

Another great visit to Huckleberry Bay!

I love an enemies to lovers story, especially one based in a small town, so they can't escape each other. The chemistry between June and Apollo has been glaringly obvious throughout the series, and I've been looking forward to finally watching their story unfold.

Every time Apollo calls her Juniper (her full name), my heart swooned a bit more. They're constantly thrown together and when little accidents start happening, you won't be able to put the book down. The audio narration held me in it's hooks and I couldn't get anything else done while listening.

I was captivated from start to finish, and in particular to learning more about the friendly ghost that always seems to be around. With amazing family dynamics, rivalries, and secrets - this is a story you don't want to miss.

I've enjoyed this series so much, and the fact that you get flashbacks from the characters pasts with the occasional journal entries is such a creative way to understand them better.
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