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bookishblasian's review
3.0
I'm a little conflicted on this one. I really liked it and enjoyed the pace of the story, but also had issues with several parts of the story itself. Right from the start, I loved Shep and Sophie together. Their meet cute disaster was pretty entertaining. One of my first issues is all the stuff Sophie has going on. Like I said, it's weird because I liked this book but the things I have an issue with are some of the biggest parts of this story. Overall, this book was well written, as always with this author, but I just felt like there was a little too much going on at some parts. It was a good read, but it wasn't my favorite. I did tear up at the end of the epilogue though so I guess that's something.
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I could be on board with the surrogate thing. It's obviously a very selfless act she's doing for her sister. And I think for any guy it might be weird first finding out that the girl you're interested in is pregnant, even if the baby isn't hers. I feel like that's a lot to deal with already. Then you add in deadbeat Jimmy living at her house, refusing to leave, etc. It seemed like toooo much going on. They could've just said she had a shit history with guys, but to have Jimmy in her house refusing to leave was not something I was on board with. Not to mention her Shep world situation and not wanting to talk about anything serious. That should've been a red flag for Shep. Maybe not at first, but as he started to like her more you'd think it would bother him that he didn't know that much about her.eajohnston's review against another edition
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Freaking adored this book!!! Omg. Shep is THE BEST. I loved everything about him.
This love story was so unique and just so magical. I wasn’t expecting to love this book as much as I did, but AH. Definitely recommend!!
Freaking adored this book!!! Omg. Shep is THE BEST. I loved everything about him.
This love story was so unique and just so magical. I wasn’t expecting to love this book as much as I did, but AH. Definitely recommend!!
leojole's review against another edition
5.0
Everything you write is gold! I devoured this book and had many laugh out loud moments!
natvaquero's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 stars!!!
This book was soooo freaking good! I could have easily read this in one sitting but, I did not want it to end! Shep and Sophie have become one of my favorite book couples of the year. their chemistry was undeniable, beautiful, fun, and hilarious. this book will leave your heart so full, giggling till the end, and itching to erase the plot to reread. I cannot recommend this book enough!!!
Catch me reading every one of Jewel E. Ann's books now.
This book was soooo freaking good! I could have easily read this in one sitting but, I did not want it to end! Shep and Sophie have become one of my favorite book couples of the year. their chemistry was undeniable, beautiful, fun, and hilarious. this book will leave your heart so full, giggling till the end, and itching to erase the plot to reread. I cannot recommend this book enough!!!
Catch me reading every one of Jewel E. Ann's books now.
thethingsheloves's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it. I loved it. I loved it.
What a complex friendship. And yet, so easy.
I genuinely loved this story and trials and shep world it came with.
What a complex friendship. And yet, so easy.
I genuinely loved this story and trials and shep world it came with.
strangelynormal's review
4.0
Sophie is an optometrist that loves love and is just a little too caring. It is how she founds her in her current predicament. Her free loading ex-boyfriend with a sob story refuses to believe their relationship is over and he needs to move out of her house. Oh, and she is pregnant with a baby that is not hers or his. Sophie is aware that she often allows people to take advantage of her good nature but it is part of her being. So, she is taking some time to focus on herself and not date. And isn’t that always when one finds their perfect match?
Enter Shep, recently divorced pet store owner and dog daddy co-parent. Shep and Sophie have a funny meet cute and spark, but Sophie cannot have a relationship. But she could use a friend, so they agree to a friendship that only includes the happy. They will not share anything that does not bring them joy. Of course things progress and this is not a maintainable reality.
Although, this is a romantic comedy, you know Jewel E. Ann is going to bring some major feelings. Sophie and Shep are not your typical leading role characters, they are sweet and caring people that truly want the best for others. This can lead them to overlook their best interests. Even though you love them you also want to hit them upside the head often. I struggled with them not knowing each other completely and it did become their biggest conflict. However, I absolutely loved the growth and conversations they have while they are separated. There is really no “bad guy” persay in this story, rather feelings and boundaries that need to be discussed and understood. That is what life is and it is best lived with one’s best friend.
Enter Shep, recently divorced pet store owner and dog daddy co-parent. Shep and Sophie have a funny meet cute and spark, but Sophie cannot have a relationship. But she could use a friend, so they agree to a friendship that only includes the happy. They will not share anything that does not bring them joy. Of course things progress and this is not a maintainable reality.
Although, this is a romantic comedy, you know Jewel E. Ann is going to bring some major feelings. Sophie and Shep are not your typical leading role characters, they are sweet and caring people that truly want the best for others. This can lead them to overlook their best interests. Even though you love them you also want to hit them upside the head often. I struggled with them not knowing each other completely and it did become their biggest conflict. However, I absolutely loved the growth and conversations they have while they are separated. There is really no “bad guy” persay in this story, rather feelings and boundaries that need to be discussed and understood. That is what life is and it is best lived with one’s best friend.
lizkatiereads's review
4.0
✨ARC Review✨
What Lovers Do was my first Jewel E. Ann book and it absolutely did not disappoint! I feel like I need to start reading her backlist immediately! It has been quite sometime since I have read a romance book and was legit laughing so hard and so often that I thought my face would be numb!
Read If You Love:
-friends to lovers
-friends with benefits
-laugh out loud moments
-dogs
-TONS of flirting
-“phone dating”
-golf
-pools
-weekend getaways
This one hits all the marks for giving you warm fuzzy feelings all the while thinking you will pee yourself from laughing so hard! Shep and Sophie are quite the dynamic duo! A divorced pet store employee meets optometrist with a pain in the butt roommate. They navigate being friends, BEST friends, lovers, and then circle back. They put on the page the true meaning of friendship, and exactly what that entails along with muddying the waters.
✨Swipe to see book description from Goodreads✨
✨Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Steam Factor
What Lovers Do was my first Jewel E. Ann book and it absolutely did not disappoint! I feel like I need to start reading her backlist immediately! It has been quite sometime since I have read a romance book and was legit laughing so hard and so often that I thought my face would be numb!
Read If You Love:
-friends to lovers
-friends with benefits
-laugh out loud moments
-dogs
-TONS of flirting
-“phone dating”
-golf
-pools
-weekend getaways
This one hits all the marks for giving you warm fuzzy feelings all the while thinking you will pee yourself from laughing so hard! Shep and Sophie are quite the dynamic duo! A divorced pet store employee meets optometrist with a pain in the butt roommate. They navigate being friends, BEST friends, lovers, and then circle back. They put on the page the true meaning of friendship, and exactly what that entails along with muddying the waters.
✨Swipe to see book description from Goodreads✨
✨Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Steam Factor
kkimlyreads's review
4.0
This book was funny. I read 90% of it in one sitting. Though our main character is full of red flags and make frustrating choices, we have so much funny banter it stays light.