iggyebab's review against another edition
2.0
2nd chance; family feud; return to small town; business takeover
jasmyn9's review against another edition
3.0
I loved these characters. The interactions between Maddie Kingston and her "rival" Nick Holter really made this book sing. You can tell right away from the bachelor's auction that they have some chemistry, some pent up emotions, and a looong history.
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to "win" the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She'll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story - looming over the families like an oncoming storm - but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn't really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie's company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick's grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to "win" the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She'll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story - looming over the families like an oncoming storm - but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn't really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie's company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick's grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
nogenreleftbehind's review against another edition
3.0
I loved these characters. The interactions between Maddie Kingston and her "rival" Nick Holter really made this book sing. You can tell right away from the bachelor's auction that they have some chemistry, some pent up emotions, and a looong history.
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to "win" the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She'll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story - looming over the families like an oncoming storm - but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn't really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie's company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick's grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to "win" the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She'll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story - looming over the families like an oncoming storm - but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn't really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie's company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick's grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
Here's the downfall with reading fiction: now that I've finished Heart and Sole, I WANT THOSE SHOES.
Seriously, Maddie and a mystery character (not giving anything away; you're going to have to read it yourself!) design some fantastic-sounding shoes--they're gorgeous AND comfortable. I. Must. Have.
Could a non-fictional shoe company get right on that? Thanks.
Back to the book--it's an adorable read. It had kind of a Romeo and Juliet (without the sucky ending)-slash-Persuasion vibe going on that I really enjoyed. Nothing can beat a well-written second-chance romance story, and the small town summer weekend setting made it a perfect read for a lazy afternoon in a hammock :)
Nick and Maddie were a great couple--if anyone deserved a second chance, it was definitely them. The family dynamics going on in the story--Maddie's parents, brother, sister, sister-in-law and twin nephews and Nick's grandfather--were definitely a plus. Maddie's grandmother was a major pain in the butt (but on the plus side, I totally called her big secret--ha!) but a necessary foil to the other characters. All in all, I really enjoyed this one from start to finish.
But I still want some of those shoes.
Dare I hope for a story featuring Maddie's sister and Nick's partner next? ;)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Seriously, Maddie and a mystery character (not giving anything away; you're going to have to read it yourself!) design some fantastic-sounding shoes--they're gorgeous AND comfortable. I. Must. Have.
Could a non-fictional shoe company get right on that? Thanks.
Back to the book--it's an adorable read. It had kind of a Romeo and Juliet (without the sucky ending)-slash-Persuasion vibe going on that I really enjoyed. Nothing can beat a well-written second-chance romance story, and the small town summer weekend setting made it a perfect read for a lazy afternoon in a hammock :)
Nick and Maddie were a great couple--if anyone deserved a second chance, it was definitely them. The family dynamics going on in the story--Maddie's parents, brother, sister, sister-in-law and twin nephews and Nick's grandfather--were definitely a plus. Maddie's grandmother was a major pain in the butt (but on the plus side, I totally called her big secret--ha!) but a necessary foil to the other characters. All in all, I really enjoyed this one from start to finish.
But I still want some of those shoes.
Dare I hope for a story featuring Maddie's sister and Nick's partner next? ;)
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
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