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caseroo7's review
4.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
The Best Kind of Love is the first book that I have ever read by Kerri Carpenter, but I was excited to read this second chance romance story. I knew from the blurb that this one was going to be emotional, and it was. But I also thought that this book was sweet and romantic and I enjoyed reading it. The characters were complex and I liked them. I loved getting to know Penelope and her sisters, and I really hope that we will get to see more of them.
After losing her job and her parents in the same day, Penelope Walker heads home after being away for twelve years. She returns to her hometown of Blue Lake, Virginia knowing that at least she won't have to see her ex as he left years ago. But when she pulls into the driveway he is waiting for her. Penelope had never expected to see Ethan again after he left her and broke her heart. She never knew what happened between them to change everything, and she thought that they would be together forever. Both Penelope and Ethan have tried to move on, but found themselves unable to over the years. Now with them back to living next door to one another, sparks fly and they find themselves unable to fight the connection between them. But what happens when Penelope finally finds out the truth of everything that happened all those years ago? Will they be able to forgive and move forward with their lives, or will the truth rip them apart once again?
I liked both Penelope and Ethan. They were so in love with one another and had been for so long. As much as they had both tried to deny it to themselves and get over one another, they had never been able to move past the connection that they shared. I thought that both of them had made some bad decisions, but I understood where they were coming from. Ethan had been forced to keep his secret for so long, and you could really tell how much it bothered him. It killed him to do what he had done, but he really did have good intentions and was in a tough spot. I liked that he was so dedicated to winning her back though, and I thought that he was a really sweet and caring guy. Penelope was so smart and had always been so organized and professional. But with Ethan she was able to loosen up and have a bit of fun. I thought that he brought out a side of her that she really needed, and I was glad that she came around to giving him another chance. Penelope and Ethan had such a history between them and I was rooting for these two to figure things out from the start. It was clear that love was never their problem, and I had hope that they would be able to find their way back to one another.
Overall, I thought that this was a good story. I liked the characters, even if they went about things the wrong way and should have just spoken to one another. This book was really another case of poor communication and characters thinking that they knew what was better for each of them than the other did. I liked Penelope and the bond she shared with her sisters, and I really enjoyed seeing their interactions. I will say that this book was a bit slow though, and at times I found my interest starting to wane. I would find myself wanting to skim parts as I felt that it was a bit drawn out at times. I think that it was still a good story though and I would recommend it to those looking for an emotional and romantic read. I will look for more from Kerri Carpenter in the future, and hope that the other characters in this story get their own books as well.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
The Best Kind of Love is the first book that I have ever read by Kerri Carpenter, but I was excited to read this second chance romance story. I knew from the blurb that this one was going to be emotional, and it was. But I also thought that this book was sweet and romantic and I enjoyed reading it. The characters were complex and I liked them. I loved getting to know Penelope and her sisters, and I really hope that we will get to see more of them.
After losing her job and her parents in the same day, Penelope Walker heads home after being away for twelve years. She returns to her hometown of Blue Lake, Virginia knowing that at least she won't have to see her ex as he left years ago. But when she pulls into the driveway he is waiting for her. Penelope had never expected to see Ethan again after he left her and broke her heart. She never knew what happened between them to change everything, and she thought that they would be together forever. Both Penelope and Ethan have tried to move on, but found themselves unable to over the years. Now with them back to living next door to one another, sparks fly and they find themselves unable to fight the connection between them. But what happens when Penelope finally finds out the truth of everything that happened all those years ago? Will they be able to forgive and move forward with their lives, or will the truth rip them apart once again?
I liked both Penelope and Ethan. They were so in love with one another and had been for so long. As much as they had both tried to deny it to themselves and get over one another, they had never been able to move past the connection that they shared. I thought that both of them had made some bad decisions, but I understood where they were coming from. Ethan had been forced to keep his secret for so long, and you could really tell how much it bothered him. It killed him to do what he had done, but he really did have good intentions and was in a tough spot. I liked that he was so dedicated to winning her back though, and I thought that he was a really sweet and caring guy. Penelope was so smart and had always been so organized and professional. But with Ethan she was able to loosen up and have a bit of fun. I thought that he brought out a side of her that she really needed, and I was glad that she came around to giving him another chance. Penelope and Ethan had such a history between them and I was rooting for these two to figure things out from the start. It was clear that love was never their problem, and I had hope that they would be able to find their way back to one another.
Overall, I thought that this was a good story. I liked the characters, even if they went about things the wrong way and should have just spoken to one another. This book was really another case of poor communication and characters thinking that they knew what was better for each of them than the other did. I liked Penelope and the bond she shared with her sisters, and I really enjoyed seeing their interactions. I will say that this book was a bit slow though, and at times I found my interest starting to wane. I would find myself wanting to skim parts as I felt that it was a bit drawn out at times. I think that it was still a good story though and I would recommend it to those looking for an emotional and romantic read. I will look for more from Kerri Carpenter in the future, and hope that the other characters in this story get their own books as well.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
seeingnight's review
4.0
GENRE: Contemporary
THEME: Romance, Chick Lit
RECEIVED: Tour
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
I knew before I started this book that it was going to be an emotional roller coaster and I I hoped that it was going to be HEA. I’m a huge sucker for second chances and this couple seriously needed saving emotionally.
The Best Kind of Love follows Penelope Walker who has come back to her hometown after her life takes a turn for the worse. But she’s struck will facing her past and broken heart, when the lover of her life is now her new neighbor. Ethan and Pen had planned to marry 12 years ago but Ethan broke her heart and the pain hasn’t gone away. Now Ethan and Pen are faced with dealing with what might still be love but Pen will have to forgive and understand the reason behind Ethan’s decisions.
Pen is a tough cookie, she’s a bit stern and serious, with everything that happened to her and the loss of her job she is a bit broken. Ethan coming back into the picture doesn’t really help. The tension and sparks that are in every scene they have together is fantastic. It was hard to see them struggling when I can see how good they are together. Neither moved on in their lives and Pen still doesn’t know what happened all those years ago. I was so rooting for these two to figure things out and the back and forth was seriously frustrating me too no end. But I knew these two had to come to a resolve or at least find some happiness.
Ethan was a hard guy to be mad at, I totally felt for Pen and how hard it would be to be have your heart so badly broken. But Ethan has a secret and has made some pretty tough decisions. In the end I adored him, loved his determination and protectiveness.
Overall this was such a great story and its only Carpenters second book, I can’t wait to see what she has in store for her next story. What I enjoyed most beside the wonderful character development was the family side of things; Pen has three sisters who were introduced, each having an interesting story to them. I’m hoping that we get to come back and see where their lives are heading. Another piece that hooked me was the pace, the story hit all the elements of heartbreak, angst, sadness, humor, secrets, and love to bring together two people who were truly destined to be together.
THEME: Romance, Chick Lit
RECEIVED: Tour
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
I knew before I started this book that it was going to be an emotional roller coaster and I I hoped that it was going to be HEA. I’m a huge sucker for second chances and this couple seriously needed saving emotionally.
The Best Kind of Love follows Penelope Walker who has come back to her hometown after her life takes a turn for the worse. But she’s struck will facing her past and broken heart, when the lover of her life is now her new neighbor. Ethan and Pen had planned to marry 12 years ago but Ethan broke her heart and the pain hasn’t gone away. Now Ethan and Pen are faced with dealing with what might still be love but Pen will have to forgive and understand the reason behind Ethan’s decisions.
Pen is a tough cookie, she’s a bit stern and serious, with everything that happened to her and the loss of her job she is a bit broken. Ethan coming back into the picture doesn’t really help. The tension and sparks that are in every scene they have together is fantastic. It was hard to see them struggling when I can see how good they are together. Neither moved on in their lives and Pen still doesn’t know what happened all those years ago. I was so rooting for these two to figure things out and the back and forth was seriously frustrating me too no end. But I knew these two had to come to a resolve or at least find some happiness.
Ethan was a hard guy to be mad at, I totally felt for Pen and how hard it would be to be have your heart so badly broken. But Ethan has a secret and has made some pretty tough decisions. In the end I adored him, loved his determination and protectiveness.
Overall this was such a great story and its only Carpenters second book, I can’t wait to see what she has in store for her next story. What I enjoyed most beside the wonderful character development was the family side of things; Pen has three sisters who were introduced, each having an interesting story to them. I’m hoping that we get to come back and see where their lives are heading. Another piece that hooked me was the pace, the story hit all the elements of heartbreak, angst, sadness, humor, secrets, and love to bring together two people who were truly destined to be together.
madanburg's review
4.0
aw, sniffles! I got so caught up in this reunited lovers story I didn't even notice that the day was passing me by. I gobbled it up! Ethan & Pen were SO made for each other, and their challenges and dreams wove together into a heart-pounding story.
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