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I think I want to be friends with Lynn Painter. I love her storytelling and musical connections, I enjoy every character she creates, even the ones I can get mad at for making dumb choices because they are that much more realistic. Humans are so flawed when it comes to love and Lynn's words capture that. I'm quite embarrassed to not get the Elizabeth Bennett possibility until the epilogue, I'll blame it on all the other nicknames she answers to.🤷

Great premise, complicated characters, delightfully delicious romance! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #romantsy

If you enjoyed one or more of her earlier books you will like this one.

This had moments of great potential but Ben was something of a wet blanket the entire time and Ezra, while sweet didn‘t have enough personality to be a particularly interesting character.

I‘d heard so many things about this book, I had to read it to make my own mind up.
Exploring Finn and Autumns relationship from childhood using flashbacks was a great way to keep the reader wanting more. As a young adult story it deals with several emotive issues and I found it quite raw and intense in parts.
Beautiful writing that captured my heart, Delicate passages written with purpose. I was rooting for them both despite guessing the ending.

The first version has been a favorite reread for me. I adore everything about Edwin. But Marius, and Chasing the Light were a bit of a struggle for me. Marius lashes out at people, which is a trait I don't like to be around, and casual sex never works for me (it's a me thing) but eventually I finished it, and was glad I did. It was good to learn about Marius, but I don't think I want to spend more time with him.

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This just didn‘t hold my attention…

I‘m not sure what I was expecting, but this wasn‘t it. Still, I liked it and was happy to read it at last for #authoramonth after having it on my TBR for a while. Interesting family story with a bit of magical realism.

This was a little predictable like any good Rom-Com, but also a good story with likable characters and plenty of 🌶️!

Another down for #10BeforeTheEnd ! Gee, that only leaves 8. 🤦🏻‍♀️

I previously bailed on this but for some reason was really interested in trying the sequel, so gave it another go. I still found the narrator on the irritating/immature side, particularly her views on romance novels -- which I *love*, but don't over-idealize. But the love interest is super sweet and the scavenger hunt throughout Seattle is a lot of fun.