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ahmedtaylor's review against another edition
3.0
Easy read, I really enjoyed parental guidance, thought I would like this one just as much. Tess’s inner monologue felt a bit much at times.
dcarew's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
mousegrey's review against another edition
4.5
It’s one of my favourite books. Somewhere in the top five hundred, pretty sure it’s in the upper half of that too. Considering I’ve read a lot of amazing books and I’m not sure I could have a top hundred favourite books without changing my mind several dozen times, I’m calling that pretty good.
There is some angst, and I did cry a little, but it’s safe angst- not just because it’s romance and there’s a HEA, but because I’ve read it and I know it’s a satisfying HEA. I mean, there could have been a little more work on one or both sides, but at the same time, they’d both been working their own stuff out and figuring out what they wanted, so no convincing was necessary. And while there’s the much-despised could have been a shorter book if they’d just communicated better storyline… it’s not drawn out, there’s backstory to their issues (not just a brief explanation but it’s woven into the story and established before it comes to a head), and for the characters they are it makes sense. Besides, the only time I can be blunt and bold personally, are when I’m numbed out from too much emotion, or I honestly don’t care. And what kind of romance has people that don’t care? Best of all, they’re fun.
There is some angst, and I did cry a little, but it’s safe angst- not just because it’s romance and there’s a HEA, but because I’ve read it and I know it’s a satisfying HEA. I mean, there could have been a little more work on one or both sides, but at the same time, they’d both been working their own stuff out and figuring out what they wanted, so no convincing was necessary. And while there’s the much-despised could have been a shorter book if they’d just communicated better storyline… it’s not drawn out, there’s backstory to their issues (not just a brief explanation but it’s woven into the story and established before it comes to a head), and for the characters they are it makes sense. Besides, the only time I can be blunt and bold personally, are when I’m numbed out from too much emotion, or I honestly don’t care. And what kind of romance has people that don’t care? Best of all, they’re fun.
headcanonheadcase's review against another edition
4.0
This might be my favorite of the series. I realize that not all readers enjoy the pregnancy trope, but there is more to this book than that. There is heart and found family and a loveable 'awk-weird' heroine.
noemi1010's review against another edition
4.0
Tess is a down-to-earth woman with her own quirks. Cole is a hockey player who doesn't like change. However, when the two have a one-night stand during the wedding of their friends, Tess has a little present to remind her of Cole–she's pregnant. It's a huge dent in Cole's plan, but he won't shy away. He wants to be in his child's life and while getting to know Tess, he wants to be in her life too. He just needs to learn how to adapt and how change can bring awesome things his way.
This was such a cute and heartwarming story.
This was such a cute and heartwarming story.
robynrambles's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
savgood's review against another edition
4.0
What a cute, fun read! I needed something to shake up what I’ve been reading lately, and this did the trick! I loved these characters. Some may think that Coles trauma isn’t real trauma, but it is real to him and explains the reason he is the way he is. I have this 4 stars instead of 5 because the last few chapters made me want to scream and bang my head against the wall. They were acting like children, and so much could have been solved if they had just had an actual adult conversation.
kaitiecakes's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book!
It was funny and had a great story. This is the first audiobook I have enjoyed. I feel as though if I had read it physically it would have gotten a 5 star.
It was funny and had a great story. This is the first audiobook I have enjoyed. I feel as though if I had read it physically it would have gotten a 5 star.