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The Apple Tree by Jewel E. Ann
hopeful
medium-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? N/A
3.0
This story follows Eve, an 18-year-old living at home with her parents while working at a motel and helping babysit for the neighbor who just moved in next door. Kyle, 28, is a single father with a 5-year-old son and works as a football coach and math teacher at the local high school. As Eve’s presence grows in Kyle’s life, can they resist the growing tension between them?
Set in the 1980s, I loved the element of sneaking around. I enjoyed both characters individually, but I wasn’t completely sold on certain aspects of the storyline. This might be the first Jewel book that didn’t quite resonate with me. I struggled a bit with Eve’s character—she had moments of maturity, but then she’d have immature outbursts, like stomping away, which frustrated me. She wanted to be treated like an adult, yet her actions didn’t always align with that. Kyle, on the other hand, had difficulty loving and trusting due to his past, which was understandable and added depth to his character.
The part of the storyline I struggled with most was the handling of the alcohol theme. At first, it seemed like casual drinking in Kyle’s presence, which I interpreted as a rebellious act against her parents’ rules. It started with a causal drink here and there, but then something serious happened, and she was sent away. Eve didn’t drink alone though—it was just something she did occasionally—but this aspect of the story felt underdeveloped for me. I think it needed more exploration to make its impact more meaningful.
I still love Jewel’s writing style, but unfortunately, this story fell a little flat for me.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 372
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Sunday Morning Series
Tropes or Themes: Single Dad, Neighbours Secret Relationship, Forced Proximity, Preachers Daughter, Religious, Baby Sitter, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Rehab, Medical Content, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk and Outside Scene
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Set in the 1980s, I loved the element of sneaking around. I enjoyed both characters individually, but I wasn’t completely sold on certain aspects of the storyline. This might be the first Jewel book that didn’t quite resonate with me. I struggled a bit with Eve’s character—she had moments of maturity, but then she’d have immature outbursts, like stomping away, which frustrated me. She wanted to be treated like an adult, yet her actions didn’t always align with that. Kyle, on the other hand, had difficulty loving and trusting due to his past, which was understandable and added depth to his character.
The part of the storyline I struggled with most was the handling of the alcohol theme. At first, it seemed like casual drinking in Kyle’s presence, which I interpreted as a rebellious act against her parents’ rules. It started with a causal drink here and there, but then something serious happened, and she was sent away. Eve didn’t drink alone though—it was just something she did occasionally—but this aspect of the story felt underdeveloped for me. I think it needed more exploration to make its impact more meaningful.
I still love Jewel’s writing style, but unfortunately, this story fell a little flat for me.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+
APK: Kindle ARC
Pages: 372
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Series or Stand Alone: Book Two In The Sunday Morning Series
Tropes or Themes: Single Dad, Neighbours Secret Relationship, Forced Proximity, Preachers Daughter, Religious, Baby Sitter, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Rehab, Medical Content, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk and Outside Scene
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