so-soI enjoyed the first book. When I found out this was about a married couple on the rocks, I was eager to read. This was unique for Tessa Bailey as she usually writes books about new romances. I found both Rosie & Dom SO BORING. Dom is like a caveman with zero personality... me provide for woman, grunt. Rosie is a bit of a drip. I also found Travis & Georgie to be over the top in this novel.
Oh, yes.. the nickname "Honey Girl" ??
Overall - cringe.
pickClassic Tessa 🥰 I loved Georgie.
A great start to the series. Lots of fun.
pickSamantha is staying in Martha's Vineyard for the summer to watch her half-brother while her dad and stepmom are out of town. She loves to cook, but doesn't like to read because she has dyslexia and reading is very difficult for her. She meets Ben, the interim library director, who loves books but doesn't like to cook.
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I treated myself to a new book nook kit as an early birthday present. I think this speakeasy is my favourite one yet.
Likewise, I‘ve enjoyed each of Helen Hoang‘s books more than the one before, and THE HEART PRINCIPLE absolutely blew me away. It‘s a gripping dive into toxic family structures and the intense pressure that comes when the people who should love and protect you refuse to even consider your needs. Wow. #audiocrafting
pickThis started slow for me but picked up and I was loving it by the end. A (retired?) soccer star with serious Roy Kent vibes is hiding out in a small town finds himself stuck with a disgraced marketing executive as they work with a U10 girls soccer team and shenanigans ensue. Great banter, thoughtful back stories and cats and goats (oh my!) make for a charming read. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks
pickI did like this book, although there were some things that bothered me. Kate was not very nice a lot of the time, so the only reason I can think of that Ben pursued her was she was beautiful. He was also huge, as the author described over and over that his physique was big and muscular. I get tired of that trope… how many men are truly ripped with 8-pack abs?
The political basis of the story was interesting and timely in an election year.
pickI‘m not always the biggest fan of a slow burn romance, but this was done really well in my opinion! Loved both the main characters and side characters.
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pickWhat can I say that hasn‘t already been said about Funny Story. As always, Henry‘s story was funny, heartfelt, occasionally chaotic (as relationships tend to be), eyebrow raising, and ultimately, pleasing as everything came together. A fast, entertaining read.
pick3.5 Stars
It was fun to read the nemesis to lover plot and see women in STEM. Very obvious where everything was going from the start, but still a great escapist read. I just wish the miscommunication piece didn‘t go on for so long. This also seemed very similar to Hazelwood‘s first novel, but since I‘d seen other reviews already saying that, I think that helped me temper my expectations and allowed me to enjoy this for what it was.
