vicki_williams's review
4.0
This is the third book in the Pineapple Grove series but it can be read as a stand-alone. Characters from the previous books are in this book too.
Wesley is the owner of Wilton Cottage. An LGBT+ friendly bed and breakfast that he’s poured his heart and soul into. He is very involved in his community and has a group of wonderful friends that are his chosen family. His mother disowned him when he came out at 17.
Nathan is a successful property developer and hotel owner. He has set his sights on the block that includes Wilton Cottage and the other business owners in the block have all agreed to sell - except Wesley. Nathan grew up in Pineapple Grove but he had a very unhappy childhood that left emotional scars and he felt that the community looked at him as if he was trash. He has a need for order after growing up in chaos and disorder due to a father who liked to party instead of parent.
Wesley and Nathan feel a spark towards each other that ignites during a reckless night together. Then another, as they can’t seem to say no to each other, except when it involves business.
I really enjoyed this well written book. There’s layers to the main characters that unfold throughout the story and I enjoyed revisiting the characters from the previous books. After emotional upheaval and some compromises, Wesley and Nathan get their HEA.
Wesley is the owner of Wilton Cottage. An LGBT+ friendly bed and breakfast that he’s poured his heart and soul into. He is very involved in his community and has a group of wonderful friends that are his chosen family. His mother disowned him when he came out at 17.
Nathan is a successful property developer and hotel owner. He has set his sights on the block that includes Wilton Cottage and the other business owners in the block have all agreed to sell - except Wesley. Nathan grew up in Pineapple Grove but he had a very unhappy childhood that left emotional scars and he felt that the community looked at him as if he was trash. He has a need for order after growing up in chaos and disorder due to a father who liked to party instead of parent.
Wesley and Nathan feel a spark towards each other that ignites during a reckless night together. Then another, as they can’t seem to say no to each other, except when it involves business.
I really enjoyed this well written book. There’s layers to the main characters that unfold throughout the story and I enjoyed revisiting the characters from the previous books. After emotional upheaval and some compromises, Wesley and Nathan get their HEA.
bfdbookblog's review
4.0
I must say I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Enemies-to-lovers is typically hard to believably pull off and I usually don’t care for that trope, but I really liked this one. This is book two in the series and although it’s not required to read book one first, I recommend it because 1) it’s good and 2) it will make it easier to keep up with all the characters.
Wesley and Nathan initially seem nothing alike but as we get to know both of them, we discover they have some similarities. Nathan’s background is heartbreaking which complicates his goal of attempting to take over Pineapple Grove. He’s not the bad guy we thought and it’s hard for Wesley to stand his ground as he gets closer to Nathan. While they are adversaries bickering over the space, they get to know each other, which honestly was the only way this story could have unfolded. Their relationship grew quickly but organically, and I just loved the decision they made together.
There is some foreshadowing of things to come for this couple at the end, but we were teased with something similar in another series by this author pair and didn’t get to see the big event so I’m not going to hold my breath there but I’m guessing we’ll see these guys again.
I’m betting the next book or novella will feature Lincoln and Jamison based on their teasing. I’ve read every book this duo has written so I’d be in for that one as well.
Wesley and Nathan initially seem nothing alike but as we get to know both of them, we discover they have some similarities. Nathan’s background is heartbreaking which complicates his goal of attempting to take over Pineapple Grove. He’s not the bad guy we thought and it’s hard for Wesley to stand his ground as he gets closer to Nathan. While they are adversaries bickering over the space, they get to know each other, which honestly was the only way this story could have unfolded. Their relationship grew quickly but organically, and I just loved the decision they made together.
There is some foreshadowing of things to come for this couple at the end, but we were teased with something similar in another series by this author pair and didn’t get to see the big event so I’m not going to hold my breath there but I’m guessing we’ll see these guys again.
I’m betting the next book or novella will feature Lincoln and Jamison based on their teasing. I’ve read every book this duo has written so I’d be in for that one as well.
haletostilinski1's review
5.0
Oh, this one was just delightful, and the best of the series so far, in my opinion.
I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers, and this did not disappoint. Was there really hate sex? Not really, Wesley and Nathan were closer to the feelings side of things than hate when they first have sex, but it was still hot AF.
I so enjoyed these two with their sparring and banter, their connection was good and kept me riveted.
If you forgot, Wesley is one of Jace's small business owner friends from the first book who complained about Nathan Randall who kept trying to buy his B&B, which is very popular in Pineapple Grove and something Wesley has put his heart and soul into.
But Nathan isn't the bad guy that he seems to be. He has his reasons for wanting to buy Wilton Cottage and make a hotel there, and they are understandable reasons, even if they are ultimately the wrong reason for wanting to build a hotel.
And these two definitely hate each other at first, but also are very attracted to each other and they don't quite know what to do with that feeling of wanting each other and hating each other at the same time.
I loved seeing their journey from the start of this book to the end of it and how it works out - exactly how I was hoping it would work out.
These two were just amazing together and I loved this fun, entertaining romance. I also suspect our next book will probably be about Lincoln and Jamison. Should be interesting fun too!
Nathan and Wesley just made me happy sigh, and they became so cute and sweet together. Especially with things like "you're my prince charming" and stuff like that that just made me melt. My hopeless romantic heart could barely handle it ;)
Two big thumbs up from me. This was excellent.
Highly recommend!
***ARC generously provided by the Alpha Book Club in exchange for an honest review***
I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lovers, and this did not disappoint. Was there really hate sex? Not really, Wesley and Nathan were closer to the feelings side of things than hate when they first have sex, but it was still hot AF.
I so enjoyed these two with their sparring and banter, their connection was good and kept me riveted.
If you forgot, Wesley is one of Jace's small business owner friends from the first book who complained about Nathan Randall who kept trying to buy his B&B, which is very popular in Pineapple Grove and something Wesley has put his heart and soul into.
But Nathan isn't the bad guy that he seems to be. He has his reasons for wanting to buy Wilton Cottage and make a hotel there, and they are understandable reasons, even if they are ultimately the wrong reason for wanting to build a hotel.
And these two definitely hate each other at first, but also are very attracted to each other and they don't quite know what to do with that feeling of wanting each other and hating each other at the same time.
I loved seeing their journey from the start of this book to the end of it and how it works out - exactly how I was hoping it would work out.
These two were just amazing together and I loved this fun, entertaining romance. I also suspect our next book will probably be about Lincoln and Jamison. Should be interesting fun too!
Nathan and Wesley just made me happy sigh, and they became so cute and sweet together. Especially with things like "you're my prince charming" and stuff like that that just made me melt. My hopeless romantic heart could barely handle it ;)
Two big thumbs up from me. This was excellent.
Highly recommend!
***ARC generously provided by the Alpha Book Club in exchange for an honest review***
isalaur's review
5.0
4.5 stars...This third book in the Pineapple Grove series allows us a reunion with characters we’ve met previously and gives us another HEA. The MCs for this book are Wesley, owner of the Wilton Cottage B&B and Nathan, the wealthy hotelier who wants to buy Wesley’s dream and tear it down to build a big luxury hotel on it and the surrounding properties. Of course, romance book, so we know where this is all headed.
The character development is well known and we really get to know what makes these characters tick, especially Nathan. Wesley does a bit of navel gazing, treading over the same thoughts repeatedly which does get a bit tedious but not so as to significantly distract from the story. The story arc moves well and there are some nice plot devices that drive the character development.
The crisis moment has a Gift of the Magi feel to it which you definitely see coming but the resolution is so sweet and such an awwwww moment that it works well. Strongly recommend.
The character development is well known and we really get to know what makes these characters tick, especially Nathan. Wesley does a bit of navel gazing, treading over the same thoughts repeatedly which does get a bit tedious but not so as to significantly distract from the story. The story arc moves well and there are some nice plot devices that drive the character development.
The crisis moment has a Gift of the Magi feel to it which you definitely see coming but the resolution is so sweet and such an awwwww moment that it works well. Strongly recommend.
cadiva's review
5.0
Just fab.
This is the second in the Pineapple Grove series set in a small Florida community and the pace and feel is quite different than the usual action heavy romantic suspense these two write together.
I love the ease with which they give the reader a lighter narrative, but without it ever just turning into a typical bland romance.
Here it's an enemies to lovers study where the central focus is on two men both trying to live their dreams but with the other standing in the way.
I loved the organic way these two started to thaw as the insane chemistry and attraction they had gave way to mutual understanding and affection - as well as scorching hot smexy times.
The resolution to their dilemma felt earned and not just plot points and I love the friendship group that anchors this series.
Hopefully Lincoln and Jamison's best friends to lovers will be next!
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
This is the second in the Pineapple Grove series set in a small Florida community and the pace and feel is quite different than the usual action heavy romantic suspense these two write together.
I love the ease with which they give the reader a lighter narrative, but without it ever just turning into a typical bland romance.
Here it's an enemies to lovers study where the central focus is on two men both trying to live their dreams but with the other standing in the way.
I loved the organic way these two started to thaw as the insane chemistry and attraction they had gave way to mutual understanding and affection - as well as scorching hot smexy times.
The resolution to their dilemma felt earned and not just plot points and I love the friendship group that anchors this series.
Hopefully Lincoln and Jamison's best friends to lovers will be next!
#ARC kindly received from the authors in return for an honest and unbiased review.
rainbowsandsunshinebookblog's review
4.0
This is the second book in Pineapple Grove series and can be read as a standalone. The authors are new to me and I really loved their writing. Can't believe I've never read their work before.
This is enemies to lovers!! What are you guys waiting for??
Loved the banter between Nathan and Wesley. I must say I didn't like Nathan very much in the beginning especially 'cause I didn't understand his reasons. But he kind of became my favourite by the end of the book. Throughout the book I couldn't see them both being happy without giving up their dream but in the end they do get their well deserved HEA.
I also loved Wesley's group of friends. We meet Trent and Jace from the first book(I have to read that book). And I can't wait for Lincoln and Jamison's story.
*ARC provided by the author via Indigo Marketing and Design in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
This is enemies to lovers!! What are you guys waiting for??
Loved the banter between Nathan and Wesley. I must say I didn't like Nathan very much in the beginning especially 'cause I didn't understand his reasons. But he kind of became my favourite by the end of the book. Throughout the book I couldn't see them both being happy without giving up their dream but in the end they do get their well deserved HEA.
I also loved Wesley's group of friends. We meet Trent and Jace from the first book(I have to read that book). And I can't wait for Lincoln and Jamison's story.
*ARC provided by the author via Indigo Marketing and Design in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
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