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camillaisa's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.5
About as predictable as you’d expect, but funny!
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.5
Of course I have loved all the books in this series. While I’ve totally read them out of order for the most part. I read book one and loved it, and then read book 5 and 6, followed by 3. So all I have left is book 4 now. It is so much fun though to go back and see these couples get together that I already know from the other books though. And of course Tara Sivec’s humor is the best at making me laugh so hard in bed the dogs get mad at me. Like climacophilia, and then when they drew in the sand and it was of course a penis. I know that she often puts her fans’ names as characters in her books, and I hope that one day I’ll read one of her books and have the fun surprise of coming across my name, but not yet. I do love how she apologized in her end notes about the character that got a STD, and how it wasn’t someone who was a fan, that she knew of, but she was apologizing in advance if they did end up reading and were a fan in the future, lol. If you like raunchy, over the top humor, Sivec’s books are for you. I have to also note that the whole baseball plotline of the story made me think of the author and her own son and all the things she shares on Facebook about that.
prfctlymismtchd's review against another edition
5.0
Tara Sivec is always a good read for when you just can't take yourself or the world too seriously. If you enjoy sports romance but aren't enamoured with one sport this is a fun series for you. I was sceptical how she'd work out a 2nd friends to lovers book in such close proximity but it worked and I liked this single mom love story.
missbookreader's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.75
mamareads82's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
4.0
This book made me laugh out loud. I love the banter and the fact that Wren is pissed and no matter how much she wants to be nice & forgive Shepherd, when she opens her mouth, she insults him.
I just love the characters that Tara creates and I know I’m going to end up giggle my when I pick up her books.
I just love the characters that Tara creates and I know I’m going to end up giggle my when I pick up her books.
sasha2599's review against another edition
5.0
Tara Sivec's rom-coms (heavy on the comedy!) are zany and over the top and always so much fun. As an avid major league baseball fan, I was so excited that our hero Shepherd was an retired-centerfielder-turned-high-school-coach. Shepherd is absolute perfection- even with fame and money, he's still a down to earth local guy pining for the girl he fell in love with as a teenager. And surprise- the object of his affection, Wren, has been pining for him all this time as well. Swoon! Wren's son Owen is a delightful high school freshman (they make those????) and I enjoyed him so much. As always, Sivec's secondary characters are a hilarious bunch- their antics are a hoot and their dialog is so clever. I am sure Swing and a Mishap would read well as a standalone, but Kiss My Putt is so flippin' good that it simply must be read as well, so as to not miss all the fun. Looking forward to First and Tension (and I LOVE these titles!).
mags_louise's review against another edition
4.0
4.5⭐
Swing and a Mishap the second book in the Summersweet Island series was a delightfully delicious read. That was refreshingly witty and truly showcased Ms Sivec's quirky storytelling ability. With characters that were charming, relatable, fun and frankly a little nuts. And in Shepherd's case totally swoon-worthy. I was hooked, and honestly, I had the biggest smile on my face whilst reading it. Would happily recommend.
Swing and a Mishap the second book in the Summersweet Island series was a delightfully delicious read. That was refreshingly witty and truly showcased Ms Sivec's quirky storytelling ability. With characters that were charming, relatable, fun and frankly a little nuts. And in Shepherd's case totally swoon-worthy. I was hooked, and honestly, I had the biggest smile on my face whilst reading it. Would happily recommend.
lollimolly's review
3.0
Was really cute up until one of the final conflicts. Childish, selfish, egotistical nonsense from one of our main characters. The scene wasn't even necessary; the story would have been the absolute same if it had been cut.