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aalvarez's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
jadecooke1's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
gabbysreading's review
5.0
This book completely captured my heart. I am utterly smitten with Charlotte and Payne's story.
These two have had their long distance, friends with benefits fling going for years. Book by book we'd see little glimpses of how they were with one another. However, it was while reading the Poplar Falls novella, Merry Hearts, where we really saw their connection. It was then when I realized just how desperately I needed this book.
Crazy Hearts is everything I had hoped it would be. This was a friends to lovers, opposites attract romance with just the right amount of heart, heat, character chemistry and emotionally charged moments to keep engaged. Amber Kelly also did a great job creating that small town charm I love so much. It's always a good time when you get to visit Poplar Falls.
I am obsessed with these characters. From Charlotte and Payne to the previous couples and hopefully, fingers crossed, future couples - *cough* Sonia and Foster - the camaraderie and genuine love for one another is very clear. It's probably my favorite thing in this book.
Payne and Charlotte, especially, have a special place in my heart. They're my new favorite couple in the series. They're perfect together. Yes, they may come from different worlds but it works. Charlotte is a definite girl crush. She's an outgoing, determined, firecracker from New York with the ability to make anything fun. However, she uses some of her zest for life as a mask to hide a secret struggle that took a toll on her self worth. My heart hurt for her. Payne is a steady, hard-working dreamboat. I love his easy, calming demeanor. His devotion to his family will make you weak in the knees. He is seriously all kinds of swoony.
I really enjoyed their flirty banter and tenderness. As I said before, they're perfect together. Gah! I love them so much!!
Crazy heart may be the fifth book in the wonderful Poplar Falls series but it can be read as a standalone - although the other books are equally good. I can't recommend this book and this series enough. Especially if you're like me and you love a well written small town romance.
These two have had their long distance, friends with benefits fling going for years. Book by book we'd see little glimpses of how they were with one another. However, it was while reading the Poplar Falls novella, Merry Hearts, where we really saw their connection. It was then when I realized just how desperately I needed this book.
Crazy Hearts is everything I had hoped it would be. This was a friends to lovers, opposites attract romance with just the right amount of heart, heat, character chemistry and emotionally charged moments to keep engaged. Amber Kelly also did a great job creating that small town charm I love so much. It's always a good time when you get to visit Poplar Falls.
I am obsessed with these characters. From Charlotte and Payne to the previous couples and hopefully, fingers crossed, future couples - *cough* Sonia and Foster - the camaraderie and genuine love for one another is very clear. It's probably my favorite thing in this book.
Payne and Charlotte, especially, have a special place in my heart. They're my new favorite couple in the series. They're perfect together. Yes, they may come from different worlds but it works. Charlotte is a definite girl crush. She's an outgoing, determined, firecracker from New York with the ability to make anything fun. However, she uses some of her zest for life as a mask to hide a secret struggle that took a toll on her self worth. My heart hurt for her. Payne is a steady, hard-working dreamboat. I love his easy, calming demeanor. His devotion to his family will make you weak in the knees. He is seriously all kinds of swoony.
I really enjoyed their flirty banter and tenderness. As I said before, they're perfect together. Gah! I love them so much!!
Crazy heart may be the fifth book in the wonderful Poplar Falls series but it can be read as a standalone - although the other books are equally good. I can't recommend this book and this series enough. Especially if you're like me and you love a well written small town romance.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
Just like there are two sides to a coin there are also two sides to Charlotte. But between the Upper East Side business owner and the downhome cowgirl, is a woman who has felt the connection with Payne but is afraid to allow him all the way into her life. When the business comes to a crossroads which side of Charlotte come out as the winner? And will Payne come out victorious as well? This entire series is like a breath of fresh air. Honest and true friendships mixes with love that can move mountains. Amber Kelly has once again captivated her readers and left them wishing that they could visit Poplar Falls.
chloe_reads8's review
4.0
I loved this, I read it in one day, and like the last book I had all the emotions. I just love all these characters and I'm so invested in them.
susanasoeiro's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookish_dustjacket's review
4.5
This is hands down my favorite book from the series so far. I've enjoyed the past books, obviously, since I've continued the series, but this one just hit differently. The connection between Payne and Charlotte was just so good. I honestly loved that their relationship was something that was already established at the start of this story and that we got to see so many moments between them. I love how they supported each other, and I loved how they were in both denial of their true feelings for each other.
The reasoning behind Charlotte's fear of being open to more with Payne did seem to come a little out of left field, but I really appreciated how the entire situation was handled, and I loved how Payne handled the entire thing. I loved getting to see everyone from the previous book again, and I actually really loved how big of a part in the overall story they played. I had a great time with this story and I'm excited for the last book in the series.
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Friends with Benefits
✔️ Long Distance
✔️ Friends to Lovers
✔️ Small Town
✔️ First Person Dual POV
The reasoning behind Charlotte's fear of being open to more with Payne did seem to come a little out of left field, but I really appreciated how the entire situation was handled, and I loved how Payne handled the entire thing. I loved getting to see everyone from the previous book again, and I actually really loved how big of a part in the overall story they played. I had a great time with this story and I'm excited for the last book in the series.
✔️ Opposites Attract
✔️ Friends with Benefits
✔️ Long Distance
✔️ Friends to Lovers
✔️ Small Town
✔️ First Person Dual POV