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It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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Thoughts: It Ends with Us was an enjoyable and emotional read, centred around a second-chance romance. I loved this book, although I got a bit sidetracked by other reads midway, which caused a slight delay in finishing it. I must mention that some themes in the book needed trigger warnings for sensitive readers. Atlas, in particular, left me feeling emotional. The ending was good, and it easily became my favourite part of the book. Lily's strength throughout the story, made her a remarkable character. If you enjoy an emotional romance, heartbreak and long lost love you will enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Sometimes the one who loves you is the one who hurts you the most. Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up - she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily, but Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan - her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: It Ends with Us was an enjoyable and emotional read, centred around a second-chance romance. I loved this book, although I got a bit sidetracked by other reads midway, which caused a slight delay in finishing it. I must mention that some themes in the book needed trigger warnings for sensitive readers. Atlas, in particular, left me feeling emotional. The ending was good, and it easily became my favourite part of the book. Lily's strength throughout the story, made her a remarkable character. If you enjoy an emotional romance, heartbreak and long lost love you will enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Sometimes the one who loves you is the one who hurts you the most. Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up - she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily, but Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan - her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Baggage Claim by Juliana Smith
Synopsis: Olive Moore has been avoiding her hometown for three years now. But a phone call with her mom has her agreeing to spend the holidays back home with her family, she lets it slip she will be bringing a boyfriend with her. The only problem with that is she has no boyfriend. That is until she meets a handsome-albeit annoying-stranger on the plane who makes her an offer she can't refuse. Finn Beckett has always had good luck, as demonstrated by the gorgeous blonde he's seated next to on a flight to Aspen. One drink too many leads to Olive spilling her problems in his lap, and he feels compelled to help. So he makes her an offer: he'll pretend to be her boyfriend to keep her family off her back and make this the best Christmas ever. Olive and Finn spend the next two weeks going on spirit-filled Christmas dates with her family. Their ruse is working perfectly, but Finn can't help but notice Olive is holding something back. Something that could ruin everything. Their relationship may have taken off smoothly, but with all this turbulence, will they ever make it to baggage claim?
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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: This book is an easy, light-hearted read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The developing relationship between Finn and Olive was heartwarming and lovely. While the ending was predictable, it didn't take away from the cuteness and enjoyment of the story. Overall, it is a cute Christmas romance story that I highly recommend. If you enjoy fake dating, reverse grumpy/sunshine, guy falls first, forced proximity and one bed you may enjoy this book.
Thoughts: This book is an easy, light-hearted read that I thoroughly enjoyed. The developing relationship between Finn and Olive was heartwarming and lovely. While the ending was predictable, it didn't take away from the cuteness and enjoyment of the story. Overall, it is a cute Christmas romance story that I highly recommend. If you enjoy fake dating, reverse grumpy/sunshine, guy falls first, forced proximity and one bed you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Olive Moore has been avoiding her hometown for three years now. But a phone call with her mom has her agreeing to spend the holidays back home with her family, she lets it slip she will be bringing a boyfriend with her. The only problem with that is she has no boyfriend. That is until she meets a handsome-albeit annoying-stranger on the plane who makes her an offer she can't refuse. Finn Beckett has always had good luck, as demonstrated by the gorgeous blonde he's seated next to on a flight to Aspen. One drink too many leads to Olive spilling her problems in his lap, and he feels compelled to help. So he makes her an offer: he'll pretend to be her boyfriend to keep her family off her back and make this the best Christmas ever. Olive and Finn spend the next two weeks going on spirit-filled Christmas dates with her family. Their ruse is working perfectly, but Finn can't help but notice Olive is holding something back. Something that could ruin everything. Their relationship may have taken off smoothly, but with all this turbulence, will they ever make it to baggage claim?
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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Thoughts: Since my childhood, I have wanted to start reading the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Philosopherβs Stone (Harry Potter, #1) exceeded my expectations. The fantastic character development of Harry, Hermione, and Ron captivated me throughout reading this book. I can't wait to dive into book #2, as book #1 exceeded my expectations.
Synopsis: An orphaned boy enrols in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter discovers that he is no ordinary boy.
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Thoughts: Since my childhood, I have wanted to start reading the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Philosopherβs Stone (Harry Potter, #1) exceeded my expectations. The fantastic character development of Harry, Hermione, and Ron captivated me throughout reading this book. I can't wait to dive into book #2, as book #1 exceeded my expectations.
Synopsis: An orphaned boy enrols in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter discovers that he is no ordinary boy.
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Set on You by Amy Lea
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
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Thoughts: Set on You is book #1 of The Influencer. From enemies to friends. This book was okay and easy to follow. Although, I found it hard to keep myself motivated to finish this book. I liked the characters in this book at most parts of the storyline. If you enjoy enemies to lovers, sports romance and forced proximity you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career shattering gym stereotypes and mostly ignoring the trolls. After her recent breakup, she has little stamina left for men, instead finding solace in the gym - her place of power and positivity. Enter firefighter Scott Ritchie, the smug new gym patron who routinely steals her favourite squat rack. Sparks fly as these ultra-competitive foes battle for gym domination. But after a series of escalating jabs, the last thing they expect is to run into each other at their grandparents' engagement party. In the lead-up to their grandparents' wedding, Crystal discovers there's a soft heart under Scott's muscled exterior. Bonding over family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines, she just might have found her swolemate. But when a photo of them goes viral, savage internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test of strength.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Set on You is book #1 of The Influencer. From enemies to friends. This book was okay and easy to follow. Although, I found it hard to keep myself motivated to finish this book. I liked the characters in this book at most parts of the storyline. If you enjoy enemies to lovers, sports romance and forced proximity you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career shattering gym stereotypes and mostly ignoring the trolls. After her recent breakup, she has little stamina left for men, instead finding solace in the gym - her place of power and positivity. Enter firefighter Scott Ritchie, the smug new gym patron who routinely steals her favourite squat rack. Sparks fly as these ultra-competitive foes battle for gym domination. But after a series of escalating jabs, the last thing they expect is to run into each other at their grandparents' engagement party. In the lead-up to their grandparents' wedding, Crystal discovers there's a soft heart under Scott's muscled exterior. Bonding over family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines, she just might have found her swolemate. But when a photo of them goes viral, savage internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test of strength.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Flawless by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Thoughts: Flawless follows Summer and Rhett in Chestnut Springs. They did not lie when they said this was a must-read! I LOVED this book so much!!! It was a slow burn for sure, but I have now entered my Cowboy Romance Era, yeehaw! Rhett Eaton sure has a mouth on him. If you enjoy grumpy / sunshine,
workplace romance, age gap (7 Years), forced proximity, one bed, cowboy/bull rider and spice, you will love this book. I loved both Summer & Rhettβs characters and cannot wait to start Heartless, Book #2 of the Chestnut Spring Series.
Synopsis: The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now Iβm stuck with her. Thereβs only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken. Iβm the face of professional bull ridingβthe golden boy. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so Iβm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my βfull-time supervision.β But I donβt need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she canβt stop running. A mouth I canβt stop thinking about. Because Summer isnβt just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesnβt runβshe pulls me closer, even when she shouldnβt. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldnβt cross. That my reputation canβt take any more hitsβand neither can her damaged heart. I say Iβm going to steal it anyway.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Flawless follows Summer and Rhett in Chestnut Springs. They did not lie when they said this was a must-read! I LOVED this book so much!!! It was a slow burn for sure, but I have now entered my Cowboy Romance Era, yeehaw! Rhett Eaton sure has a mouth on him. If you enjoy grumpy / sunshine,
workplace romance, age gap (7 Years), forced proximity, one bed, cowboy/bull rider and spice, you will love this book. I loved both Summer & Rhettβs characters and cannot wait to start Heartless, Book #2 of the Chestnut Spring Series.
Synopsis: The rules were simple. Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now Iβm stuck with her. Thereβs only one bed. And well, rules are made to be broken. Iβm the face of professional bull ridingβthe golden boy. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now my agent says I have to clean up my image, so Iβm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my βfull-time supervision.β But I donβt need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she canβt stop running. A mouth I canβt stop thinking about. Because Summer isnβt just another conquest. She sees the man behind the mask, and she doesnβt runβshe pulls me closer, even when she shouldnβt. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldnβt cross. That my reputation canβt take any more hitsβand neither can her damaged heart. I say Iβm going to steal it anyway.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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November 9 by Colleen Hoover
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: I enjoyed November 9 and appreciated how unique the storyline was. I went in completely blind and avoided reading reviews beforehand. I liked how this book kept me on my toes with a plot twist that I was not expecting at all. I also enjoyed the character development throughout the book. If you enjoy forbidden love/romance, secrets and lies and love at first sight you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallonβs last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Benβs relationship with Fallon-and simultaneously his novelβbe considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: I enjoyed November 9 and appreciated how unique the storyline was. I went in completely blind and avoided reading reviews beforehand. I liked how this book kept me on my toes with a plot twist that I was not expecting at all. I also enjoyed the character development throughout the book. If you enjoy forbidden love/romance, secrets and lies and love at first sight you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallonβs last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Benβs relationship with Fallon-and simultaneously his novelβbe considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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The Girl from London by Olivia Spooner
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
PR PRODUCT: Thank you Tandem Collective, Olivia Spooner & Moa Press for the opportunity to be a part of this read-along.
Thoughts: I enjoyed this book and being a part of this read-along with Tandem Collective. The story follows a heart-wrenching narrative filled with a lot of love and loss which has been well written. I enjoyed the dual timeline of this book. It was my first time reading adult historical fiction, and it has sparked an interest in reading more from this genre!
Synopsis: London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy.It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.A captivating, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: I enjoyed this book and being a part of this read-along with Tandem Collective. The story follows a heart-wrenching narrative filled with a lot of love and loss which has been well written. I enjoyed the dual timeline of this book. It was my first time reading adult historical fiction, and it has sparked an interest in reading more from this genre!
Synopsis: London, 1940. Ruth, a young schoolteacher, volunteers as an escort helping to evacuate children from war-torn England to Australia and New Zealand. Her three-month voyage is fraught - their passage is perilous, and the children anxious and homesick. Nine-year-old Fergus is more troubled than most and Ruth forms an unexpected bond with the boy.It's not just Fergus who captures Ruth's attention. Bobby, a fellow volunteer who initially infuriates Ruth with his laidback charm, somehow gets under her skin and throws her ordered life into chaos.Tragedy strikes on their return voyage, when the Rangitane is attacked by German raiders. As the ship goes down, the surviving passengers are taken as prisoners of war aboard the German vessel. To the rest of the world, they are missing, presumed dead.New Zealand 2005. Hazel boards a plane to London, eager to explore Europe. Sitting next to her is a man named Joe. On her lap is a treasured book from her grandfather, Fergus. A book that will finally reveal Ruth's story.A captivating, heart-wrenching story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Christmas at the Cat CafΓ© by Jessica Redland
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.0
Thank you @on_shais_shelf & @bookedbyamy for letting me be a part of your December buddy read! #shamybuddyread π©·π
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Thoughts: The storyline of the book was cute. I loved the small-town and small-business setting. Fifteen catsβwow! I liked how the book delved into Tabbyβs medical condition (Fibromyalgia). However, I feel the cover was somewhat misleading, as the romance in the book was secondary, and it didn't convey the Christmas vibe as much as the cover suggested. If you enjoy friends to lovers, workplace romance you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldnβt be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat cafΓ© with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby. With Christmas fast approaching, she has to open the cafΓ© on her own β a daunting prospect, especially when she's been hiding her health issues from the ones she loves. Faced with local resistance to the cafΓ© β and somebody seemingly determined that she wonβt succeed β Tabby will need her friends, family and cats more than ever to recover her broken Christmas spirit and pull together for a Christmas miracle. Will the cat cafΓ© bring the festive joy to Castle Street as Tabby had hoped or will it be a cat-astrophe? And can the magic of Christmas on Castle Street mend Tabby's broken heart as well as her business?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: The storyline of the book was cute. I loved the small-town and small-business setting. Fifteen catsβwow! I liked how the book delved into Tabbyβs medical condition (Fibromyalgia). However, I feel the cover was somewhat misleading, as the romance in the book was secondary, and it didn't convey the Christmas vibe as much as the cover suggested. If you enjoy friends to lovers, workplace romance you may enjoy this book.
Synopsis: It had always been Tabby's dream to work with cats and an inheritance from her beloved nanna has finally made that a reality. Idyllic Castle Street in Whitsborough Bay couldnβt be a better place for pastry chef Tabby to open a cat cafΓ© with her boyfriend, Leon. But when Leon leaves her in the lurch, the pressure mounts for Tabby. With Christmas fast approaching, she has to open the cafΓ© on her own β a daunting prospect, especially when she's been hiding her health issues from the ones she loves. Faced with local resistance to the cafΓ© β and somebody seemingly determined that she wonβt succeed β Tabby will need her friends, family and cats more than ever to recover her broken Christmas spirit and pull together for a Christmas miracle. Will the cat cafΓ© bring the festive joy to Castle Street as Tabby had hoped or will it be a cat-astrophe? And can the magic of Christmas on Castle Street mend Tabby's broken heart as well as her business?
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: Evidence of the Affair" follows an illicit affair through epistolary form. Honestly, I really enjoyed reading this short story. It has been sitting in my Kindle library for the longest time. Being only 88 pages, and with the interesting synopsis, I was intrigued!
Synopsis: The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Dear stranger. A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man sheβs never metβa choice that will forever change both their lives. My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know youβ¦ The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here. Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when itβs broken.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Evidence of the Affair" follows an illicit affair through epistolary form. Honestly, I really enjoyed reading this short story. It has been sitting in my Kindle library for the longest time. Being only 88 pages, and with the interesting synopsis, I was intrigued!
Synopsis: The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Dear stranger. A desperate young woman in Southern California sits down to write a letter to a man sheβs never metβa choice that will forever change both their lives. My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know youβ¦ The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here. Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when itβs broken.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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Thoughts: Done and Dusted follows Emmy and her brotherβs best friend, Luke, in Book #1 of Rebel Blue Ranch. The brotherβs best friend trope? Sign me up! So glad I read this book to continue my Cowboy Romance Era. This book was great and had a cute storyline. If you enjoy brother's best friend, he falls first & he falls hard, forbidden love and reformed bad boy, you will enjoy this book. I cannot wait to start my ARC copy of Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch #2).
Synopsis: As Emmyβs older brotherβs best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. Itβs been years since heβs seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he canβt take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.
Please check trigger warnings before reading this book.
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Thoughts: Done and Dusted follows Emmy and her brotherβs best friend, Luke, in Book #1 of Rebel Blue Ranch. The brotherβs best friend trope? Sign me up! So glad I read this book to continue my Cowboy Romance Era. This book was great and had a cute storyline. If you enjoy brother's best friend, he falls first & he falls hard, forbidden love and reformed bad boy, you will enjoy this book. I cannot wait to start my ARC copy of Swift and Saddled (Rebel Blue Ranch #2).
Synopsis: As Emmyβs older brotherβs best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. Itβs been years since heβs seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he canβt take his eyes off her. Despite his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her.
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