lwright333's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
musicalmuppet's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
tawnyad2004's review against another edition
4.0
Content: clean with clear sexual innuendo and suggestions of sex
I was really really nervous about this book. I did not like how the second book ended with Isaac. And to say he bugged me in this book is an understatement. Yvette is trying to move on and has to get a new business partner for her book store bc she had to buy Isaac out. Because I disliked Isaac so much I’m going to break my review down by character. There will also be some SPOILERS below.
Yvette: she was strong and trying to move on. It didn’t help that her whole life had been turned upside down by a surprise divorce, a new business partner and her fathers health. She stuck it out and was able to move on. Overall she was a good character, she just didn’t capture my heart.
Jacob: he was good for Yvette. He stood up for her in front of Isaac, was there for her when her niece needed help. A little in his head and angry and his ex but rightfully so. What I admired about him is he recognized his anger and would take a step back so he didn’t let that anger out on Yvette. He was blindsided by a daughter he knew nothing about. I will get to that below. He was willing to do anything he needed to be there for a daughter he didn’t even know. I mean sell his house and move anything. That is a caring man.
Isaac: he’s a piece of work and a jerk. I honestly can’t stand this character. At one point Yvette confesses she’s made at him and she feels like everyone keeps telling her to let it go and let him be happy. WTH. He cheated on her, yes he’s gay and he finally admitted that to himself but it is no excuse to cheat. FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS mind you. As soon as he realized he was in love with another man he should have talked to Yvette. There are other things that irk me about it. The fact that he seemed to openly be flaunting his new relationship but still felt the need to tell Yvette what to do. And the kicker. Yvettes house is so overmorgaged she couldn’t get a loan to pay off Isaac for his half of the business. So she had to get a business partner. She’s struggling with money and he walks away with a new boyfriend, new house AND a brand new BMW. If he truly truly loved her why on earth would he force her to buy him out right then and there. She even said without the inventory she would have had to close the store. Ok enough ranting about him.
Then the story gets intense but also murky for me. Jacob finds out he’s a father, to a 6 month old. He ex fiancé had slept with his best friend Brian. According to Sienna (the ex) she had been sleeping with Brian for 2 months while they were engaged. I right off the bat I don’t like either of them. I’m condensing this but it turns out Sienna has some mental problems and has gone of the rails a time or two. Her and Brian had 1 drunken night. So why might you ask don’t I hate Brian like I do Isaac. Hypothetical much right. I think the biggest difference to me is Brian was sincerely sorry. I mean he couldn’t even face his best friend he was so ashamed. But once he knew the baby wasn’t his he insisted Sienna tell Jacob. I didn’t see that sincere regret from Isaac at all. Brian wasn’t even in a relationship with Sienna and that is were things get a little off for me. I just don’t know how Jacob didn’t even know she was pregnant. How it could be kept a secret from everyone in their lives. As much as it made me think, really could this really have happened. It was filled with so much emotion part of me didn’t care if it could be a possibility. I have really started to enjoy this author and look forward to reading more book!
Also there isn’t really much magic at all in this one.
I was really really nervous about this book. I did not like how the second book ended with Isaac. And to say he bugged me in this book is an understatement. Yvette is trying to move on and has to get a new business partner for her book store bc she had to buy Isaac out. Because I disliked Isaac so much I’m going to break my review down by character. There will also be some SPOILERS below.
Yvette: she was strong and trying to move on. It didn’t help that her whole life had been turned upside down by a surprise divorce, a new business partner and her fathers health. She stuck it out and was able to move on. Overall she was a good character, she just didn’t capture my heart.
Jacob: he was good for Yvette. He stood up for her in front of Isaac, was there for her when her niece needed help. A little in his head and angry and his ex but rightfully so. What I admired about him is he recognized his anger and would take a step back so he didn’t let that anger out on Yvette. He was blindsided by a daughter he knew nothing about. I will get to that below. He was willing to do anything he needed to be there for a daughter he didn’t even know. I mean sell his house and move anything. That is a caring man.
Isaac: he’s a piece of work and a jerk. I honestly can’t stand this character. At one point Yvette confesses she’s made at him and she feels like everyone keeps telling her to let it go and let him be happy. WTH. He cheated on her, yes he’s gay and he finally admitted that to himself but it is no excuse to cheat. FOR MONTHS AND MONTHS mind you. As soon as he realized he was in love with another man he should have talked to Yvette. There are other things that irk me about it. The fact that he seemed to openly be flaunting his new relationship but still felt the need to tell Yvette what to do. And the kicker. Yvettes house is so overmorgaged she couldn’t get a loan to pay off Isaac for his half of the business. So she had to get a business partner. She’s struggling with money and he walks away with a new boyfriend, new house AND a brand new BMW. If he truly truly loved her why on earth would he force her to buy him out right then and there. She even said without the inventory she would have had to close the store. Ok enough ranting about him.
Then the story gets intense but also murky for me. Jacob finds out he’s a father, to a 6 month old. He ex fiancé had slept with his best friend Brian. According to Sienna (the ex) she had been sleeping with Brian for 2 months while they were engaged. I right off the bat I don’t like either of them. I’m condensing this but it turns out Sienna has some mental problems and has gone of the rails a time or two. Her and Brian had 1 drunken night. So why might you ask don’t I hate Brian like I do Isaac. Hypothetical much right. I think the biggest difference to me is Brian was sincerely sorry. I mean he couldn’t even face his best friend he was so ashamed. But once he knew the baby wasn’t his he insisted Sienna tell Jacob. I didn’t see that sincere regret from Isaac at all. Brian wasn’t even in a relationship with Sienna and that is were things get a little off for me. I just don’t know how Jacob didn’t even know she was pregnant. How it could be kept a secret from everyone in their lives. As much as it made me think, really could this really have happened. It was filled with so much emotion part of me didn’t care if it could be a possibility. I have really started to enjoy this author and look forward to reading more book!
Also there isn’t really much magic at all in this one.
scubajen's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The main characters and the family they join is excellent.
swimchick1984's review against another edition
Deanna does it again, I love escape reading and this book delivers. Deanna does a great job of taking the reader along on an adventure and having a great time. I love the interactions between the characters and the towns people. I love that Deanna makes it so family is chosen not by birth. I am excited to read more of this series.
tinat's review
4.0
So far my favorite out of the series. I'm a fan of Yvette's she is my favorite sister. The romance was a sweet story. But I loved the comical moments the best.
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