poemsbymari's review
- Strong character development? No
2.5
Unrealistic dialogue. All of the conflict between the love interests was due to very easily avoidable miscommunication. It felt repetitive. A lot of focus on the physical attributes that made each character unbelievable “hot”— personally I don’t care for these details. Some steamy scenes but the dialogue still made it feel unrealistic.
kelleycailin's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
rashmitha_books's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mhprince21's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gmd316's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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
4.0
Solid rom-com about a meet cute on a subway that turns into coworkers on a television shoot in Utah. Spicy, sweet and fun. Some of the dialogue wasn't my favorite but overall a good read
maggierachael's review
2.0
holy god this is not how human beings speak or act in any imaginable circumstance
anotherreadingblonde's review
4.0
I've never heard of the book nor the author before but it was featured in a newsletter as a 'Book Worthy of a Charles Leclerc' so therefore was an immediate buy.
….and I do not regret it.
This was the perfect vacation read.
Funny romance with some travel and hot love interest and a just loveable energetic strong female lead.
Nothing too serious but entertaining to read with some great messages.
An amazing feel good novel!
It’s about traveling. Finding love. Friendship and family.
And you also get the camping version of only one bed: one tent and only one sleeping bag. And the sleeping bag did it’s job! Prepare for some hot smut!
Be ready for some amazing dialogues and characters that are just the sweetest.
Read it when your on vacation. Or when you want to feel the vacation vibe without being away.
4.5
….and I do not regret it.
This was the perfect vacation read.
Funny romance with some travel and hot love interest and a just loveable energetic strong female lead.
Nothing too serious but entertaining to read with some great messages.
An amazing feel good novel!
It’s about traveling. Finding love. Friendship and family.
And you also get the camping version of only one bed: one tent and only one sleeping bag. And the sleeping bag did it’s job! Prepare for some hot smut!
Be ready for some amazing dialogues and characters that are just the sweetest.
Read it when your on vacation. Or when you want to feel the vacation vibe without being away.
4.5
offinherownmind's review
3.0
I unintentionally read two books by this author almost back to back. The progress she made between the two is amazing. This book was much better executed compared to Simmer Down. It still wasn't amazing, but it might be a personal preference. I really hate miscommunication. Almost all the problems between our couple could have been avoided if they talked like adults. Also not a fan of how it ended. Really didn't need that trio added in.
thebookenddiner's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
On Location 📸
Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the gifted copy of this book {partner}
Genre: Romance
Trope: Enemies to Lovers/Workplace Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆.5
Pub Date:
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
I usually enjoy Sarah Echavarre-Smith's books, but this was not my cup of tea.
For starters, the miscommunication trope was so strong right from the start. There wasn't a third-act break-up because of miscommunication - it was just prevalent from the beginning. Oh, and yes, there was a third-act break-up, too. I couldn't understand why Alia constantly treated Drew the way she did; she was either hot or cold with him, and there was no in-between. At times, the chemistry between them was off the charts, and then it was non-existent in the next scene. I wanted more depth from them as individual people and as a couple.
Some very steamy scenes are sprinkled throughout the book, and while a bit of 🔥 doesn't bother me, a few of these pages left me cringing.
1️⃣ One sleeping bag
🙅🏽♀️ Miscommunication
🎥 TV Nature Documentary
📉 Lacked character depth
If you're looking for a Sarah Echavarre-Smith book to read, I recommend Simmer Down. It's full of spice (both in the bedroom and the kitchen 😉).
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Thank you, Berkley Publishing, for the gifted copy of this book {partner}
Genre: Romance
Trope: Enemies to Lovers/Workplace Romance
Format: 🎧
Audiobook Narration: ☆☆☆.5
Pub Date:
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
I usually enjoy Sarah Echavarre-Smith's books, but this was not my cup of tea.
For starters, the miscommunication trope was so strong right from the start. There wasn't a third-act break-up because of miscommunication - it was just prevalent from the beginning. Oh, and yes, there was a third-act break-up, too. I couldn't understand why Alia constantly treated Drew the way she did; she was either hot or cold with him, and there was no in-between. At times, the chemistry between them was off the charts, and then it was non-existent in the next scene. I wanted more depth from them as individual people and as a couple.
Some very steamy scenes are sprinkled throughout the book, and while a bit of 🔥 doesn't bother me, a few of these pages left me cringing.
1️⃣ One sleeping bag
🙅🏽♀️ Miscommunication
🎥 TV Nature Documentary
📉 Lacked character depth
If you're looking for a Sarah Echavarre-Smith book to read, I recommend Simmer Down. It's full of spice (both in the bedroom and the kitchen 😉).
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