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A review by literarypenguin
Mixed Signals by B.K. Borison
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
This is the third installment to B.K. Borison's Lovelight series! I think it is safe to say that this one is my favorite one so far! It was heartwarming, cozy, and absolutely delightful to read! Perfect for summer!
First I have to say that the match of Caleb & Layla was perfection! I loved seeing them together and their moments were super sweet! Each of them on their own as characters, they were so relatable and charming. Layla is an excellent adorable baker, who was just getting tired of love and her failed string of relationships. That is super relatable to a lot of us who are frustrated by our own progress in romance. Caleb was adorable and one of my favorite love interests in this series! I loved his devotion to Layla and how much he loved her and encouraged her. How no woman would want a guy like him is beyond me. The fake dating while at first didn't make much sense it was still creative and a great way to use that trope.
The one thing I loved was how this book explored a slow kind of romance and the importance of communication in a relationship. Not many books explore that kind of topic and it was refreshing to read that here. Layla and Caleb's communication was amazing and the banter between them was coming off the pages.
The town of Inglewild was as vibrant as it was in the last two books. I love this little town and will be sad to see it go after reading the last book in the series. The town residents were just as much characters as the main couple were! We also got to see the previous couples from the last two books who were adorable and lovely as ever. Stella was a great friend to Layla when she needed one and it was nice to see how the two of them met and got into business together. Beckett still remains to be my favorite quiet burly farmer who was there for the farm even though he didn't show it in a traditional way.
I can't wait to read Business Casual in a couple months! I am sad to see the series end but also excited to read Charlie's story and see what kind of romance we get next!
First I have to say that the match of Caleb & Layla was perfection! I loved seeing them together and their moments were super sweet! Each of them on their own as characters, they were so relatable and charming. Layla is an excellent adorable baker, who was just getting tired of love and her failed string of relationships. That is super relatable to a lot of us who are frustrated by our own progress in romance. Caleb was adorable and one of my favorite love interests in this series! I loved his devotion to Layla and how much he loved her and encouraged her. How no woman would want a guy like him is beyond me. The fake dating while at first didn't make much sense it was still creative and a great way to use that trope.
The one thing I loved was how this book explored a slow kind of romance and the importance of communication in a relationship. Not many books explore that kind of topic and it was refreshing to read that here. Layla and Caleb's communication was amazing and the banter between them was coming off the pages.
The town of Inglewild was as vibrant as it was in the last two books. I love this little town and will be sad to see it go after reading the last book in the series. The town residents were just as much characters as the main couple were! We also got to see the previous couples from the last two books who were adorable and lovely as ever. Stella was a great friend to Layla when she needed one and it was nice to see how the two of them met and got into business together. Beckett still remains to be my favorite quiet burly farmer who was there for the farm even though he didn't show it in a traditional way.
I can't wait to read Business Casual in a couple months! I am sad to see the series end but also excited to read Charlie's story and see what kind of romance we get next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny and Violence