erinarkin20's review
5.0
Loved it!
I feel like I am starting to sound like a broken record when I review books by Melissa West but I almost don’t even care. Trust me when I say that Melissa West needs to be on your radar. I fell in love with her writing in the YA genre but she has easily won me over with both her New Adult books and now her Adult Romance books. Your B&B or Mine has a lot of things – wonderful characters, a story that pulled me into their lives, and of course plenty of swoon and banter.
Savannah Hale is headed back to Maple Cove and it isn’t because of anything good. After her mother’s recent passing, she is now trying to figure out what to do with the bed and breakfast her family has run for her entire life. On top of that, there are a lot of painful memories in Maple Cove that Savannah prefers to leave in the past and now that she is back in town, they are all right in front of her – including Logan Park..the man she would prefer not to remember.
What to say about Logan…he definitely has some demons. Growing up in Maple Cove he always noticed Savannah but there were a number of things that kept him from doing anything about it. The first being his family and the thought that he wasn’t good enough for Savannah. He always did his best to keep his distance but then his best friend Will notices Savannah and reason number two turns out to be Will.
West delivers by creating such real characters and stories I can become invested in. I was immediately drawn into this story because I could connect with both Savannah and Logan. I needed to know how Logan was going to get past the guilt he felt not only for being in love with his best friend’s girl but also because he survived. And Savannah was also facing her own guilt – for not being there when her mother died and for not loving Will like she felt she should have. Seeing these two work through all of this and then realizing they both mean more to each other than they thought was what made this story for me. Also, the banter between these two made me smile.
I also loved the secondary characters am crossing my fingers that we get to learn more about Savannah’s brother and sister…and perhaps get glimpses of these two in the future.
As I have said before, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West yet you should fix that. If you’re looking for a great romance that will have you rooting for both the heroine and hero, consider checking this one out when you can. Great characters, a wonderful story, and of course some swoon to make you want a Logan of your very own.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!
I feel like I am starting to sound like a broken record when I review books by Melissa West but I almost don’t even care. Trust me when I say that Melissa West needs to be on your radar. I fell in love with her writing in the YA genre but she has easily won me over with both her New Adult books and now her Adult Romance books. Your B&B or Mine has a lot of things – wonderful characters, a story that pulled me into their lives, and of course plenty of swoon and banter.
Savannah Hale is headed back to Maple Cove and it isn’t because of anything good. After her mother’s recent passing, she is now trying to figure out what to do with the bed and breakfast her family has run for her entire life. On top of that, there are a lot of painful memories in Maple Cove that Savannah prefers to leave in the past and now that she is back in town, they are all right in front of her – including Logan Park..the man she would prefer not to remember.
What to say about Logan…he definitely has some demons. Growing up in Maple Cove he always noticed Savannah but there were a number of things that kept him from doing anything about it. The first being his family and the thought that he wasn’t good enough for Savannah. He always did his best to keep his distance but then his best friend Will notices Savannah and reason number two turns out to be Will.
West delivers by creating such real characters and stories I can become invested in. I was immediately drawn into this story because I could connect with both Savannah and Logan. I needed to know how Logan was going to get past the guilt he felt not only for being in love with his best friend’s girl but also because he survived. And Savannah was also facing her own guilt – for not being there when her mother died and for not loving Will like she felt she should have. Seeing these two work through all of this and then realizing they both mean more to each other than they thought was what made this story for me. Also, the banter between these two made me smile.
I also loved the secondary characters am crossing my fingers that we get to learn more about Savannah’s brother and sister…and perhaps get glimpses of these two in the future.
As I have said before, if you haven’t read anything by Melissa West yet you should fix that. If you’re looking for a great romance that will have you rooting for both the heroine and hero, consider checking this one out when you can. Great characters, a wonderful story, and of course some swoon to make you want a Logan of your very own.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy!
mandy_pandy's review
4.0
This is such a sweet romance! Savannah comes back to her hometown after the death of her mother. She plans to take over her family legacy and run the Bed and Breakfast. She doesn't know that the B&B is actually in financial distress and Logan Park is working for a company to help take over the B&B. Logan was the best friend of her deceased boyfriend, Will. Savannah has always had feelings for Logan but didn't know he felt the same for her. After Will died, she spent time with Logan and they got closer but then he left without a goodbye. Now that he's back and Savannah is in town, they find out some feelings never go away.
I really enjoyed this super sweet romance. I wasn't sure how I felt about Logan at first but really loved him by the end of the story. I loved the epilogue for this story - it left me with a huge smile on my face. I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a sweet romance!
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
I really enjoyed this super sweet romance. I wasn't sure how I felt about Logan at first but really loved him by the end of the story. I loved the epilogue for this story - it left me with a huge smile on my face. I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves a sweet romance!
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
chroniclesofabookreader's review
4.0
Brought back to her hometown because of death, the exact reason why she originally fled, has been difficult for Savannah. Especially when she realizes the family B&B that’s been in the family for generations is close to slipping through her hands. Aside from her mother’s funeral, she’s mostly dreading seeing Logan Park. In a small town prone to gossip, word spread rather quickly back when her boyfriend perished in the war, and she and Logan came close during the grieving process for the man they both loved. But that connection, that raw magnetism, between her and Logan never quieted over time. Being gone for as long as she has been, seeing him again is like coming home. Since they parted in a painful fashion, things aren’t easy when they’re pushed together unwittingly.
Logan served in the war alongside his best friend and non-blood brother, Will. When Will was lost, painfully so, he stayed around to help her grieve, but it became harder and harder to hide his real feelings for her. Since then, he’s lived his life in a way to atone for his guilt and regret in the only way he knows how. This emotionally scarred former soldier has never stopped loving the girl. But he can’t risk the heartache again. He can’t bear to hope for something he’ll never get.
I love stories that involve a soldier and unrequited love, especially if there’s an emotional charge involved such as this one did. It was a heartwarming and emotional tale of a girl who has lost so much try to fight for something she can keep, and a man who hasn’t lived a day as himself since he lost it all. You could feel how much they had each sacrificed and how much they deserved to love one another completely. It was a great story of going after the one you love regardless of the consequences or what others will say.
**Received an early copy in exchange for an honest review**
Logan served in the war alongside his best friend and non-blood brother, Will. When Will was lost, painfully so, he stayed around to help her grieve, but it became harder and harder to hide his real feelings for her. Since then, he’s lived his life in a way to atone for his guilt and regret in the only way he knows how. This emotionally scarred former soldier has never stopped loving the girl. But he can’t risk the heartache again. He can’t bear to hope for something he’ll never get.
I love stories that involve a soldier and unrequited love, especially if there’s an emotional charge involved such as this one did. It was a heartwarming and emotional tale of a girl who has lost so much try to fight for something she can keep, and a man who hasn’t lived a day as himself since he lost it all. You could feel how much they had each sacrificed and how much they deserved to love one another completely. It was a great story of going after the one you love regardless of the consequences or what others will say.
**Received an early copy in exchange for an honest review**
katrinamarie's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Bookish Things & More
You know those books that give you the warm fuzzies? Your B&B or Mine? is definitely one of those. Melissa West did a fantastic job of bringing the Southern charm, and sweet romance.
I adored both Savannah and Logan. Both characters are stubborn, and refuse to let go of whatever guilt and regrets they have. They obviously have a spark, and I don't see a point in fighting it. Seeing these two characters bicker and relax around each other was endearing.
The writing is fun, honest, and exactly what I'd expect from a novel that takes place in the South. I loved the town of Maple Cove. It screams small town. You have the nosy people everywhere, and those that just want to stir up trouble. I also liked seeing Savannah interact with her siblings. Not everything is perfect, but they are family. What can ya do? I do hope we get more of them later on.
If you are looking for a Rom-Com worthy book, Your B&B or Mine? is one you should pick up. It's full of swoon, emotion, great characters, and a sweet (and sometimes full of busy bodies) town.
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You know those books that give you the warm fuzzies? Your B&B or Mine? is definitely one of those. Melissa West did a fantastic job of bringing the Southern charm, and sweet romance.
I adored both Savannah and Logan. Both characters are stubborn, and refuse to let go of whatever guilt and regrets they have. They obviously have a spark, and I don't see a point in fighting it. Seeing these two characters bicker and relax around each other was endearing.
The writing is fun, honest, and exactly what I'd expect from a novel that takes place in the South. I loved the town of Maple Cove. It screams small town. You have the nosy people everywhere, and those that just want to stir up trouble. I also liked seeing Savannah interact with her siblings. Not everything is perfect, but they are family. What can ya do? I do hope we get more of them later on.
If you are looking for a Rom-Com worthy book, Your B&B or Mine? is one you should pick up. It's full of swoon, emotion, great characters, and a sweet (and sometimes full of busy bodies) town.
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the_cover_contessa's review
5.0
I'd like to thank Entangled Bliss for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way altered my opinion or review.
I will be the first to say I don't read a lot of adult books. But I'm in love with the romance genre. Throw in second chance romance and my heart goes pitter patter! Melissa West has quickly become one of my favorite and go to authors. Whether she's writing romance or YA science fiction, she pulls me in and I can't seem to let go!
Savannah is probably one of my favorite female characters in a romance. Why, you ask? Because she is no nonsense strong. And she doesn't falter when she knows what she needs to do for her life to go a certain way. But when a kink is thrown in, she does get a little agitated and out of sorts, which I also love. Because there is no person that doesn't have their moments of self doubt! Savannah is real and that's what makes me love her the most!
Then there's Logan. Oh boy. Talk about swoon worthy leading man. Logan is not only a former soldier, be still my heart, but he's also someone Savannah had grown very close to after the death of her high-school sweetheart. And Logan can't forget this connection. But he also can't forget that his best friend died fighting for our country, and he feels somewhat responsible for that.
I love the conflict between Savannah and Logan. As much as they want to stay apart, and be enemies, they just can't seem to do it. There's too many thing that were left unsaid when Logan abruptly left for his tour of duty just as they were getting as close as they could get. And now, he's working for the company that wants to take away Savannah's family's bed and breakfast, and she'll do whatever it takes to make that not happen.
But this book isn't just about romance, though that is a huge part of the plot. It's about mending broken hearts and broken friendships. It's about coming home and realizing what you left behind means more to you than you could ever have imagined. Both characters have their demons and fight to keep them at bay. But doing so only draws them closer together. Ultimately, they must both face those demons to truly see what they want and need in their lives.
As with all her books, West makes such an impact with her writing. She never fails to grab you and make you want to hold on for the ride. She continues to be an author I will always read, no matter what she chooses to right. Fans of small town romance will really love this sweet and sassy story of a small town girl and boy who return to each other and find just what they need in the least expected of places.
I will be the first to say I don't read a lot of adult books. But I'm in love with the romance genre. Throw in second chance romance and my heart goes pitter patter! Melissa West has quickly become one of my favorite and go to authors. Whether she's writing romance or YA science fiction, she pulls me in and I can't seem to let go!
Savannah is probably one of my favorite female characters in a romance. Why, you ask? Because she is no nonsense strong. And she doesn't falter when she knows what she needs to do for her life to go a certain way. But when a kink is thrown in, she does get a little agitated and out of sorts, which I also love. Because there is no person that doesn't have their moments of self doubt! Savannah is real and that's what makes me love her the most!
Then there's Logan. Oh boy. Talk about swoon worthy leading man. Logan is not only a former soldier, be still my heart, but he's also someone Savannah had grown very close to after the death of her high-school sweetheart. And Logan can't forget this connection. But he also can't forget that his best friend died fighting for our country, and he feels somewhat responsible for that.
I love the conflict between Savannah and Logan. As much as they want to stay apart, and be enemies, they just can't seem to do it. There's too many thing that were left unsaid when Logan abruptly left for his tour of duty just as they were getting as close as they could get. And now, he's working for the company that wants to take away Savannah's family's bed and breakfast, and she'll do whatever it takes to make that not happen.
But this book isn't just about romance, though that is a huge part of the plot. It's about mending broken hearts and broken friendships. It's about coming home and realizing what you left behind means more to you than you could ever have imagined. Both characters have their demons and fight to keep them at bay. But doing so only draws them closer together. Ultimately, they must both face those demons to truly see what they want and need in their lives.
As with all her books, West makes such an impact with her writing. She never fails to grab you and make you want to hold on for the ride. She continues to be an author I will always read, no matter what she chooses to right. Fans of small town romance will really love this sweet and sassy story of a small town girl and boy who return to each other and find just what they need in the least expected of places.
bookishzelda's review
I finished Your B&B or Mine in one day. Melissa West writes fantastic romance. I love the characters she creates, the boys especially. I already want to read it again just thinking about it. I’m so excited for more in this series. I don’t know which will be next Leigh? Jack? I’m kind of hoping Jack.
Maple Cove reminds me a bit of Gilmore Girls. The small town where everyone knows your business and is very leery of change. I really want to go to the bakery, my mouth was watering reading about that part. It was fun to have the setting be a small town and the majority of the action revolving around the family B&B. I’m guessing the series will branch into different parts of town if it’s going to continue to be about the Hale siblings.
I loved Savannah because she is a successful business woman. Sometimes I feel like I read too many books sometimes where the main female lead is down on her luck job wise. There is one particular part where Savannah yells at Logan about assuming that her work doesn’t need her. Maybe they are actually compassionate. I was like ya you go girl. I’m personally fortunate to have a job and bosses that are understanding about family so I know how that goes. Melissa is very good at creating a strong woman who you can relate to.
Logan, oh Logan. I loved him right off the bat and of course with Melissa’s masterful way of creating sizzling romance, he is not easy to resist. I like that he served terms in the military and his survivor's guilt is a good issue to touch upon because that happens not just with veterans but with many people. Savannah is the perfect person to pull him out of it being that she was Will’s girl originally. So understands Logan in a way other people can’t, besides there is a history there.
The romance is absolutely perfect. I loved the push and pull between Savannah and Logan, which is what made me finish this book in one day. Such a great romantic read that made me smile and want to see it as a movie, or a mini-series, or a made for tv movie. Something! I also go into a Melissa West book knowing I’m going to get my money’s worth in that respect.
So I could gush all day. Why are the reviews for the books you love the hardest? I just want to say read it. READ IT! I loved it so much. One of my top Romances and I’m so excited for the rest of the series.
Maple Cove reminds me a bit of Gilmore Girls. The small town where everyone knows your business and is very leery of change. I really want to go to the bakery, my mouth was watering reading about that part. It was fun to have the setting be a small town and the majority of the action revolving around the family B&B. I’m guessing the series will branch into different parts of town if it’s going to continue to be about the Hale siblings.
I loved Savannah because she is a successful business woman. Sometimes I feel like I read too many books sometimes where the main female lead is down on her luck job wise. There is one particular part where Savannah yells at Logan about assuming that her work doesn’t need her. Maybe they are actually compassionate. I was like ya you go girl. I’m personally fortunate to have a job and bosses that are understanding about family so I know how that goes. Melissa is very good at creating a strong woman who you can relate to.
Logan, oh Logan. I loved him right off the bat and of course with Melissa’s masterful way of creating sizzling romance, he is not easy to resist. I like that he served terms in the military and his survivor's guilt is a good issue to touch upon because that happens not just with veterans but with many people. Savannah is the perfect person to pull him out of it being that she was Will’s girl originally. So understands Logan in a way other people can’t, besides there is a history there.
The romance is absolutely perfect. I loved the push and pull between Savannah and Logan, which is what made me finish this book in one day. Such a great romantic read that made me smile and want to see it as a movie, or a mini-series, or a made for tv movie. Something! I also go into a Melissa West book knowing I’m going to get my money’s worth in that respect.
So I could gush all day. Why are the reviews for the books you love the hardest? I just want to say read it. READ IT! I loved it so much. One of my top Romances and I’m so excited for the rest of the series.
pavi_fictionalworm's review
4.0
I received an eARC of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Second chance romances are always a hit or miss with me – mostly because I as a reader tend to realise that the reasons why characters break up – majority of those reasons (or rather mistakes) are something that they never learn from and do you know absolutely how frustrating that is to a third person, because let me tell you not being able to shake some sense into people are basically fictional is damn frustrating!
Savannah has come back home – a home that has quite a few good memories, yet it is the bad ones that tend to dominate her thoughts. For when she lost her high school sweetheart, she also lost one person from whom she never expected to lose – Logan.
Logan on the other hand, is doing everything he can to live his life – on his best friend’s terms and falling for his best friend’s girl was never on the agenda.
When Savannah and Logan cross paths it is more volatile than you can expect – because neither of them shared any words – that’s right no communication – when they lives suddenly turned into two different paths!
This is a second chance romance where I was in conflict – while I was frustrated at both Savannah and Logan’s actions, I could absolutely understand, no not understand, but absolutely empathise with their reasons for acting the way they actually did – but that doesn’t actually mean that I didn’t wish that these two for once sit down and talked to each other.
Assumptions’ leading to miscommunication is exactly what this book was made off and I absolutely promise you, that the author actually knocked it out of the park! I loved her writing style and the fact that both Savannah and Logan are infinitely relatable! I loved how she got everything from a literally hopeless situation to one that was bright and filled with love! I am definitely going to be checking out more of her works!
For more books and review don't forget to visit - For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Second chance romances are always a hit or miss with me – mostly because I as a reader tend to realise that the reasons why characters break up – majority of those reasons (or rather mistakes) are something that they never learn from and do you know absolutely how frustrating that is to a third person, because let me tell you not being able to shake some sense into people are basically fictional is damn frustrating!
Savannah has come back home – a home that has quite a few good memories, yet it is the bad ones that tend to dominate her thoughts. For when she lost her high school sweetheart, she also lost one person from whom she never expected to lose – Logan.
Logan on the other hand, is doing everything he can to live his life – on his best friend’s terms and falling for his best friend’s girl was never on the agenda.
When Savannah and Logan cross paths it is more volatile than you can expect – because neither of them shared any words – that’s right no communication – when they lives suddenly turned into two different paths!
This is a second chance romance where I was in conflict – while I was frustrated at both Savannah and Logan’s actions, I could absolutely understand, no not understand, but absolutely empathise with their reasons for acting the way they actually did – but that doesn’t actually mean that I didn’t wish that these two for once sit down and talked to each other.
Assumptions’ leading to miscommunication is exactly what this book was made off and I absolutely promise you, that the author actually knocked it out of the park! I loved her writing style and the fact that both Savannah and Logan are infinitely relatable! I loved how she got everything from a literally hopeless situation to one that was bright and filled with love! I am definitely going to be checking out more of her works!
For more books and review don't forget to visit - For The Love of Fictional Worlds
fortheloveoffictionalworlds's review
4.0
I received an eARC of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Second chance romances are always a hit or miss with me – mostly because I as a reader tend to realise that the reasons why characters break up – majority of those reasons (or rather mistakes) are something that they never learn from and do you know absolutely how frustrating that is to a third person, because let me tell you not being able to shake some sense into people are basically fictional is damn frustrating!
Savannah has come back home – a home that has quite a few good memories, yet it is the bad ones that tend to dominate her thoughts. For when she lost her high school sweetheart, she also lost one person from whom she never expected to lose – Logan.
Logan on the other hand, is doing everything he can to live his life – on his best friend’s terms and falling for his best friend’s girl was never on the agenda.
When Savannah and Logan cross paths it is more volatile than you can expect – because neither of them shared any words – that’s right no communication – when they lives suddenly turned into two different paths!
This is a second chance romance where I was in conflict – while I was frustrated at both Savannah and Logan’s actions, I could absolutely understand, no not understand, but absolutely empathise with their reasons for acting the way they actually did – but that doesn’t actually mean that I didn’t wish that these two for once sit down and talked to each other.
Assumptions’ leading to miscommunication is exactly what this book was made off and I absolutely promise you, that the author actually knocked it out of the park! I loved her writing style and the fact that both Savannah and Logan are infinitely relatable! I loved how she got everything from a literally hopeless situation to one that was bright and filled with love! I am definitely going to be checking out more of her works!
For more books and review don't forget to visit - For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Second chance romances are always a hit or miss with me – mostly because I as a reader tend to realise that the reasons why characters break up – majority of those reasons (or rather mistakes) are something that they never learn from and do you know absolutely how frustrating that is to a third person, because let me tell you not being able to shake some sense into people are basically fictional is damn frustrating!
Savannah has come back home – a home that has quite a few good memories, yet it is the bad ones that tend to dominate her thoughts. For when she lost her high school sweetheart, she also lost one person from whom she never expected to lose – Logan.
Logan on the other hand, is doing everything he can to live his life – on his best friend’s terms and falling for his best friend’s girl was never on the agenda.
When Savannah and Logan cross paths it is more volatile than you can expect – because neither of them shared any words – that’s right no communication – when they lives suddenly turned into two different paths!
This is a second chance romance where I was in conflict – while I was frustrated at both Savannah and Logan’s actions, I could absolutely understand, no not understand, but absolutely empathise with their reasons for acting the way they actually did – but that doesn’t actually mean that I didn’t wish that these two for once sit down and talked to each other.
Assumptions’ leading to miscommunication is exactly what this book was made off and I absolutely promise you, that the author actually knocked it out of the park! I loved her writing style and the fact that both Savannah and Logan are infinitely relatable! I loved how she got everything from a literally hopeless situation to one that was bright and filled with love! I am definitely going to be checking out more of her works!
For more books and review don't forget to visit - For The Love of Fictional Worlds
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