andireadsromance's review
5.0
This is another book that’s been on my TBR for a while and I’m mad I didn’t read it sooner. This was so good and had a nice little twist. Great for romance fans who like a little bit of true crime, but not heavily so. 4.5 Stars.
marissabetweenthepages's review
5.0
All I can say is: “Wow.” I knew going into it that I would love this book just based off the blurb. But holy… wow. This is definitely one of those books that is going to sit with me for a long time after reading it and I really hope we get more of this friend circle. I want all of the girls to find love and I want to see them grow and, just… ugh. Patrick and Anthony are on my list of book boyfriends for life, that’s for sure.
I was given an ARC for my honest opinion. And my honest opinion is that I will be owning the paperback version of this book and Hannah has a fan for life.
I was given an ARC for my honest opinion. And my honest opinion is that I will be owning the paperback version of this book and Hannah has a fan for life.
wanderlustbooklover's review
5.0
You don’t even have to tell me twice when I saw true crime loving Hazel in the blurb, I was all in! After a rough break up, Hazel is struggling to pick up the pieces, insert her bestie/roommate, Kali. Dragging her out for a night out we meet the broody, mysterious man, Patrick, who always seems to show up at the right time in his fancy cars. Basically like Batman..
hayleysnextpage's review
5.0
"You, Hazel Jones, are absolutely, one hundred percent, worth that risk."
Hazy Love is a fantastic debut novel by Hannah Smith. Our main character is Hazel Jones, an executive assistant whose life gets turned upside down when she meets the mysterious Patrick on one serendipitous alcohol-fueled night out. She knows she should stay away from him, but she can't resist, especially when he pushes her to confront her fears (without revealing his own, of course).
Okay, let me list all the things I loved about Hazy Love:
- First, Hazel, duh! She's such a witty and relatable main character, who's been stuck in her assistant job for too long but is too scared to go after what she really wants - illustrating book covers. Obsessed with true crime, she's sometimes insecure, sometimes sassy and always funny (I particularly enjoyed her inner monologues at awkward times).
- Patrick, the mystery man himself. I had many ideas about what he was hiding and I was on the right track! Patrick is a total juxtaposition - he's broody but kind, sexy but secretive. The way he cared for Hazel though will make you swoon!
- The pair's chemistry was ON FIRE, thanks to the sweet sweet banter and tension.
- Kali was the best best friend and I am pumped for her story next. I have a feeling it's going to be even steamier.
- The Aussie setting. I didn't know how much I needed a romance novel not only set in Australia but my home state. It was perfect!
- The suspense had me hooked and I struggled to put the book down.
"I want to jump him. 'Hi,' I say, keeping it cool." Ah, Hazel, I'll miss you and your no chill!
What else can I say? If you like fast-paced, steamy, slow-burn, age gap romances filled with suspense and tension, do yourself a favour and read Hazy Love.
Thank you so much to Hannah Smith for the ARC. All ravings are my own!
Hazy Love is a fantastic debut novel by Hannah Smith. Our main character is Hazel Jones, an executive assistant whose life gets turned upside down when she meets the mysterious Patrick on one serendipitous alcohol-fueled night out. She knows she should stay away from him, but she can't resist, especially when he pushes her to confront her fears (without revealing his own, of course).
Okay, let me list all the things I loved about Hazy Love:
- First, Hazel, duh! She's such a witty and relatable main character, who's been stuck in her assistant job for too long but is too scared to go after what she really wants - illustrating book covers. Obsessed with true crime, she's sometimes insecure, sometimes sassy and always funny (I particularly enjoyed her inner monologues at awkward times).
- Patrick, the mystery man himself. I had many ideas about what he was hiding and I was on the right track! Patrick is a total juxtaposition - he's broody but kind, sexy but secretive. The way he cared for Hazel though will make you swoon!
- The pair's chemistry was ON FIRE, thanks to the sweet sweet banter and tension.
- Kali was the best best friend and I am pumped for her story next. I have a feeling it's going to be even steamier.
- The Aussie setting. I didn't know how much I needed a romance novel not only set in Australia but my home state. It was perfect!
- The suspense had me hooked and I struggled to put the book down.
"I want to jump him. 'Hi,' I say, keeping it cool." Ah, Hazel, I'll miss you and your no chill!
What else can I say? If you like fast-paced, steamy, slow-burn, age gap romances filled with suspense and tension, do yourself a favour and read Hazy Love.
Thank you so much to Hannah Smith for the ARC. All ravings are my own!
kauffeetablebooks's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Hazy Love is Hannah Smiths debut novel which is a slow-burn, suspenseful romance whose main character Hazel Jones is a crime obsessed and struggling in her work world and personal life after a heart break.
Let’s just say I was hooked from the beginning when we met this mysterious man who essentially turns her world around and brings life back into Hazel’s heartbroken life. The relationship between these main characters is intense at the beginning but it totally added to the mystery that is Patrick. The sarcasm and the banter was enjoyable as well. There were some red flags within this but with the book being more of a suspenseful romance it fit within the parameters and added to the mystery. Once I was into the story I could not stop. It was a page turner and I just wanted to know more.
If you love a will they won't they slow burn, strong female characters, and a male antagonist who has a scowl and looks great in suits? Then this is one I would add to my list!
Let’s also point out the thanks for Canadian Author KA Tucker and her book The Simple Wild in her acknowledgements. Score one for Hannah Smith!!! I look forward to your next novels! Maybe even a little Kali and Anthony?
PS. Shout out for the content warning within the book's description.
schwrtzdnll28's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book! Hannah Smith debut book was such a delight and I am so happy to have received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Hazel is feeling so unsure of herself, her boyfriend cheated on her, her job isn’t what she hoped it would become one day, she is just going through the motions. Her best friend, Kali, drags her out for a night out and that’s where she meets the most mysterious man, Patrick, in a fancy suit with all his fancy cars. While he is seemingly all cloak and dagger he can’t seem to stay away. I loved the banter between the two of them. They were such a good match, they challenged each other. The story was so well written and thought out, I loved every second of it. I cannot wait to see what else Hannah Smith writes - hopefully something about Kali and Anthony?!
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