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A review by javalenciaph
Sweetheart by Sarah Mayberry
4.0
Note: An ARC was provided by Heart Eyes Press.
I know that stories where one main character happens to be the ex of someone related to them is a no-go for some readers--although I don't have an issue with it--but I can honestly say that Sarah Mayberry did a great job weaving a romance that I believe would encourage those on the fence to give it a whirl. The main characters were highly likable, both of whom make a number of missteps as they try to maneuver their way around the proverbial elephant in the room: Haley's sister, aka Beck's ex. It was easy to understand why Beck came away from his relationship with Jess as traumatized as he was. And Haley, bless her, was someone who had this huge heart and always put everyone else before herself. I enjoyed their romance, and I appreciated how the Busy Bean became a prominent backdrop. I loved the cameo appearances from Sarina Bowen's original True North series. Sweetheart has gotten the Busy Bean series off to a fantastic start. 4.5 stars.
I know that stories where one main character happens to be the ex of someone related to them is a no-go for some readers--although I don't have an issue with it--but I can honestly say that Sarah Mayberry did a great job weaving a romance that I believe would encourage those on the fence to give it a whirl. The main characters were highly likable, both of whom make a number of missteps as they try to maneuver their way around the proverbial elephant in the room: Haley's sister, aka Beck's ex. It was easy to understand why Beck came away from his relationship with Jess as traumatized as he was. And Haley, bless her, was someone who had this huge heart and always put everyone else before herself. I enjoyed their romance, and I appreciated how the Busy Bean became a prominent backdrop. I loved the cameo appearances from Sarina Bowen's original True North series. Sweetheart has gotten the Busy Bean series off to a fantastic start. 4.5 stars.