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autumnf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hrgurn92's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
chaptersofchase's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Tarah Dewitt, you're the best!
Thank you, St Martin’s Press, for the gifted copy of The Co-Op {partner}
Genre: Romance
Trope: Second Chance
Format: 🎧📖
Pub Date: 10.20.2022
Pages: 352
Star Rating: ☆☆☆
“Because when I’m not what works for people at that time in their lives, when I’m not a convenient version of me, I always manage to lose them.”
While this slow-burn romance was not for me, I will instead focus on what did👇🏼
I love LaRynn’s character and related to all of her internal battles on so many levels. She desperately wants to be loved and accepted for who she is but has been left disappointed by so many people in her past when she finally lets the walls down on who she is. It’s always nice to find characters in books that you relate to on a personal level and I’ve found that in Dewitt’s last two novels.
Also, as someone who has experienced the grief that comes with losing a grandmother and then losing her grandmother’s home - I was brought to tears as LaRynn recalled hearing her grandmothers voice or seeing her standing at the garden gate when she came to visit. Those are memories that you hope to hold onto for forever.
Read if you enjoy:
💍 Marriage of convenience
🏠 Forced proximity
🫶🏼 Navigating grief
🌊 Small, costal town
😄 Fun banter
While The Co-Op was not the romance I had hoped to experience (like in Savor it). There were still some really good takeaways from the story and, without a doubt, I will continue to read whatever Tarah DeWitt writes.
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thisteachreads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of “The Co-op” by Tera Dewitt.
This story is a sweet second-chance love story between two former lovers-turned enemies- turned lovers. When they were 19, they shared a passionate summer romance that ended in a spectacular fashion. 7 years later, they find themselves co-owners of a house that is in dire need of renovation and find their way back to one another throughout the process as well.
One of the things I like most about Dewitt’s style is the fact that she creates realistic everyday characters. Her stories seem believable. Rynn and Declan didn’t work out because they were young, naive and didn’t know how to communicate properly. And let’s be honest; what 19 year old does?! But when they reunite, they start to slowly unravel their communication issues and work together to figure out that they actually never stopped loving one another and, even though they grieve the lost time they had together, they find a way to move forward together as well.
I thought this story was a sweet read. Their banter was witty and the dialogue fit well with the characters. She peppered in spice that just seemed to make sense and built the sexual tension between the characters well.
This is worth a read, especially if you enjoy a second chance romance story (with a bit of marriage of convenience peppered in).
This story is a sweet second-chance love story between two former lovers-turned enemies- turned lovers. When they were 19, they shared a passionate summer romance that ended in a spectacular fashion. 7 years later, they find themselves co-owners of a house that is in dire need of renovation and find their way back to one another throughout the process as well.
One of the things I like most about Dewitt’s style is the fact that she creates realistic everyday characters. Her stories seem believable. Rynn and Declan didn’t work out because they were young, naive and didn’t know how to communicate properly. And let’s be honest; what 19 year old does?! But when they reunite, they start to slowly unravel their communication issues and work together to figure out that they actually never stopped loving one another and, even though they grieve the lost time they had together, they find a way to move forward together as well.
I thought this story was a sweet read. Their banter was witty and the dialogue fit well with the characters. She peppered in spice that just seemed to make sense and built the sexual tension between the characters well.
This is worth a read, especially if you enjoy a second chance romance story (with a bit of marriage of convenience peppered in).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
ohshanada's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
natashau_reads's review against another edition
5.0
ARC REVIEW - The chemistry between Deacon and LaRynn is one that can't be denied. This is a second chance romance and a book I would definitely pick up again just to revisit the characters. This book has a lot of spice and a lot of character development. Strong plot throughout!
courtneyferguson's review against another edition
2.0
Having read and loved Savor It I thought I would enjoy this but it’s a miss for me.
I found Declan really likable and relatable but LaRynn decidedly less so. I really like the concept of young love coming back around when both partners have matured but our FMC could have used a few more years (and probably therapy) before reconnecting with MMC. There were some shining moments, especially Sally and Declan’s mom, but overall I felt disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
I found Declan really likable and relatable but LaRynn decidedly less so. I really like the concept of young love coming back around when both partners have matured but our FMC could have used a few more years (and probably therapy) before reconnecting with MMC. There were some shining moments, especially Sally and Declan’s mom, but overall I felt disappointed.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
priscilla_readss's review against another edition
3.5
3.5/5⭐️ • 2/5🌶️
I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this book. I wanted to read it when it was still indie and am so excited to see it picked up and get out there for more people to find. I will say my reading experience wasn’t my favorite but I know there are some out there who would love this book. I just couldn’t connect with it the way I wanted to do it did take away from my reading experience. The concept was interesting but because of the lack of connection with the characters brought it down a bit. Hopefully I try to read more of Tarah DeWitt’s books soon!
I was lucky enough to get an early copy of this book. I wanted to read it when it was still indie and am so excited to see it picked up and get out there for more people to find. I will say my reading experience wasn’t my favorite but I know there are some out there who would love this book. I just couldn’t connect with it the way I wanted to do it did take away from my reading experience. The concept was interesting but because of the lack of connection with the characters brought it down a bit. Hopefully I try to read more of Tarah DeWitt’s books soon!
graceangelmama's review
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for the arc for this book.
I first read this story in October of 2022, and I loved it then. This re-release version adds so much more depth to LaRynn and Deacon’s back story. It was more fleshed out than I remember the previous version being, and it made their story more emotional for me. There were several points where I got teary eyed. I do not usually like dual timeline stories, but in this case, it worked for me.
I love a marriage of convenience trope, and this one was well done, with the added layer of this being a second chance romance. The way they came to trust one another made me smile, and their banter was top notch. I laughed out loud many times. It had a strong summer vibe, and was perfect to read outside in the sun.
I will happily purchase a copy for my bookshelves!
I first read this story in October of 2022, and I loved it then. This re-release version adds so much more depth to LaRynn and Deacon’s back story. It was more fleshed out than I remember the previous version being, and it made their story more emotional for me. There were several points where I got teary eyed. I do not usually like dual timeline stories, but in this case, it worked for me.
I love a marriage of convenience trope, and this one was well done, with the added layer of this being a second chance romance. The way they came to trust one another made me smile, and their banter was top notch. I laughed out loud many times. It had a strong summer vibe, and was perfect to read outside in the sun.
I will happily purchase a copy for my bookshelves!