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jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. My least favorite in the series so far unfortunately. Too much running instead of communicating from the heroine and that got on my nerves. I understood her fears but damn, get a grip! Also, the ex gf stuff felt forced and is never resolved so all of that really could’ve been left out. But, other than those two things this was still a good read. Lance made this book. He’s such a gentleman and so charming and suave. I did like Allison as well when she wasn’t being an idiot. She’s funny and likable. Their relationship was cute and romantic. I also liked that Allison has health issues and I could relate to her there. Especially her fears over them. It felt really real and honest. I still love this series and this was just what I needed because my last few reads have been flops.
red_enigma_94's review against another edition
3.0
This is the third book in this series, and again, the Valentine men have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to matters of the heart. First, Hunter, then Xavier, now Lance--they have certainly made it difficult to choose just one, right?! Although--in my eyes--Hunter is still #1, Xavier and Lance are not that far behind. Any woman would definitely be in for a treat when a Valentine brother sets his sights on her, and Lance “upped the ante” with, “I need you to love me first." That woman never stood a chance!
_daniyelle's review against another edition
5.0
Give me a Lance!
Stephanie!!!!!! Hunnyyyyy!!! Dang I’m lost for words. I enjoy this book a lot! My hunny will be reaping the benefits of this story!
However, regardless of the sexy smexy stuff! The story had me shedding a tear of two! Lance is beyond perfect! He was such a true gentleman in all sense of the word! I love his spirit!
Great job! Btw when the next book out?
Stephanie!!!!!! Hunnyyyyy!!! Dang I’m lost for words. I enjoy this book a lot! My hunny will be reaping the benefits of this story!
However, regardless of the sexy smexy stuff! The story had me shedding a tear of two! Lance is beyond perfect! He was such a true gentleman in all sense of the word! I love his spirit!
Great job! Btw when the next book out?
now_booking's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 Stars. I really enjoyed this book- in fact, I think it might be my favorite in the series so far. The third book in the In the Heart of A Valentine series features successful, award-winning filmmaker (and doctor), Lance, and tv editor, Allison, who’s living with health issues that she’s somewhat insecure about. When a misunderstanding occurs between Allison and Lance’s dad, her health insecurities kick in and their relationship is in jeopardy.
The theme of chronic, lifestyle-related disease and dealing with that emotionally was dealt with quite well here. It’s a complex issue to unpack (I’m talking about the link between health and genetics, behavior and environment, and how weight is sometimes also a consequence of genetics, behaviour and environment), thus why people link it automatically to health. And this is something I think about frequently as someone in public health who has also been a plus sized person for most of my life who’s on the lifelong mission to be body positive and recognizes that health is not a size, but also knows that our lifestyle choices can affect our health, regardless of our size. This is a tangent because this book didn’t go into those complexities (obviously) but a protagonist did go through guilt and regrets in this area in a way that though not necessarily “body positive” felt real. And I would say that even though a protagonist was a little food policey, this never felt like a body negative book and it is my favourite in the series so far.
I like this series, but I’m finding they’re getting a lot heavier on the spice and I’m not saying that it’s filler but it is beginning to feel more about those scenes sometimes. I enjoyed this and I’m looking forward to the Christmas special.
The theme of chronic, lifestyle-related disease and dealing with that emotionally was dealt with quite well here. It’s a complex issue to unpack (I’m talking about the link between health and genetics, behavior and environment, and how weight is sometimes also a consequence of genetics, behaviour and environment), thus why people link it automatically to health. And this is something I think about frequently as someone in public health who has also been a plus sized person for most of my life who’s on the lifelong mission to be body positive and recognizes that health is not a size, but also knows that our lifestyle choices can affect our health, regardless of our size. This is a tangent because this book didn’t go into those complexities (obviously) but a protagonist did go through guilt and regrets in this area in a way that though not necessarily “body positive” felt real. And I would say that even though a protagonist was a little food policey, this never felt like a body negative book and it is my favourite in the series so far.
I like this series, but I’m finding they’re getting a lot heavier on the spice and I’m not saying that it’s filler but it is beginning to feel more about those scenes sometimes. I enjoyed this and I’m looking forward to the Christmas special.
doc_mbreezee's review against another edition
4.0
Great story!
Lance and Allison were beautiful together! The myth of perfection in relationships is just that, a myth. I’m glad Allison didn’t allow the expectations to ruin her reality.
Lance and Allison were beautiful together! The myth of perfection in relationships is just that, a myth. I’m glad Allison didn’t allow the expectations to ruin her reality.
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