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jenpost78's review
4.0
I'm a sucker for a good romance and the Sullivan series is one of my favorites. This final book was the best. I read it in a day. Makes me want to move to a farm in Northern California!
lectorliber04's review
3.0
Expecting more since this is the last book about the California Sullivans. Lori's conflict wasn't that much of a conflict for me; it was shallow compare to Grayson's. It was a pleasant enough read but nothing to rave about. Met one of the Seattle Sullivans, Rafe which likely means he'll be the first of the cousins to have his story told.
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve waited eight books to finally read Lori’s story and I couldn’t be more excited. Lori Sullivan, nicknamed Naughty by her family, always seems to be getting herself in some kind of trouble. When she walks away from a job she knows she needs a place to lay low and what better place than on Grayson’s farm. Grayson left the fast life behind and is looking for some peace and for healing on his farm not the antics of a diva. But Lori won’t give up and proves to Grayson that working on a farm is one of her many talents. As they stumble along and begin to work together neither can deny the passion that lingers. It was wonderful to enjoy all of the Sullivan stories, they each had a lot of laughs, heart, and smexiness that made them fun. Can’t wait to read more from Bella Andre!
stumpfed's review against another edition
5.0
I almost don't have to read these books to know my Sullivans get a 5 star rating! Lori "Naughty" was no exception.
jynx66's review
4.0
Posted At: Riverina Romantics
My Rating: 4 out of 5 *
Hotness Rating: 4 out of 5 <3
This book was a little difficult for me to get through, but not in a bad way. When reading this, I was going through a difficult time in my life with my significant other--working through things and contemplating a big decision in my life. This book really made me look inside myself and examine my feelings. It made me really reach deep down inside and forced me to see what I needed to do, and what I wanted to do. Because of that, I really felt connected to the story, and the characters.
I didn't think I would like Lori as much as I did. She was such an amazing character, from her very outgoing personality to her determination to not only do whatever she was doing to the absolute best of her ability, but to never give up when things got hard. She's the kind of person that would be very easy to open up to, and you know you can trust. And really, she never truly complained about anything she was told to do. Her outlook on life was one that I truly envy, being able to have the confidence and mindset she has really grabbed me. She was fun, full of life, and a true person, in every sense of the word.
Grayson. Oh dearie me, Grayson. Even though he started off rather surprisingly rude, it somehow really fit him and his past. Think about it, most people in the world nowadays are either always angry, or so miserable the need to make others feel the same. So it really didn't bother me much the way Grayson behaved towards Lori. He was deeply scarred, and emotionally traumatized, so his defenses were so wired it was only natural for him to act as he did. But once Lori busted through them, we really saw him for who he was inside. He was incredibly passionate and loving, capable of doing great things for those he cared about. He was dedicated and intelligent, and one hell of a lover. *G*
everything that happened in this book was well thought out. The characters honestly could not have helped each other and fallen in love any other way. Like I've always believed, everything happens for a reason. Books really are no different. If it weren't for the bad things, the hard things, we would never love as deeply as we do.
This is a very good ending to the San Francisco Sullivans. I very much look forward to the Seattle Sullivans next.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 *
Hotness Rating: 4 out of 5 <3
This book was a little difficult for me to get through, but not in a bad way. When reading this, I was going through a difficult time in my life with my significant other--working through things and contemplating a big decision in my life. This book really made me look inside myself and examine my feelings. It made me really reach deep down inside and forced me to see what I needed to do, and what I wanted to do. Because of that, I really felt connected to the story, and the characters.
I didn't think I would like Lori as much as I did. She was such an amazing character, from her very outgoing personality to her determination to not only do whatever she was doing to the absolute best of her ability, but to never give up when things got hard. She's the kind of person that would be very easy to open up to, and you know you can trust. And really, she never truly complained about anything she was told to do. Her outlook on life was one that I truly envy, being able to have the confidence and mindset she has really grabbed me. She was fun, full of life, and a true person, in every sense of the word.
Grayson. Oh dearie me, Grayson. Even though he started off rather surprisingly rude, it somehow really fit him and his past. Think about it, most people in the world nowadays are either always angry, or so miserable the need to make others feel the same. So it really didn't bother me much the way Grayson behaved towards Lori. He was deeply scarred, and emotionally traumatized, so his defenses were so wired it was only natural for him to act as he did. But once Lori busted through them, we really saw him for who he was inside. He was incredibly passionate and loving, capable of doing great things for those he cared about. He was dedicated and intelligent, and one hell of a lover. *G*
everything that happened in this book was well thought out. The characters honestly could not have helped each other and fallen in love any other way. Like I've always believed, everything happens for a reason. Books really are no different. If it weren't for the bad things, the hard things, we would never love as deeply as we do.
This is a very good ending to the San Francisco Sullivans. I very much look forward to the Seattle Sullivans next.
melagrossi's review
4.0
All good things must end… well kind of… while this is the last San Francisco Sullivan we’ve been told by Bella that we’ve got several Seattle Sullivans coming and maybe more. Hopefully we’ll touch base with our original clan here and there to find out about babies, and weddings, and all that good stuff. The saddest part of a last book in a series is I never know how the rest of their lives turned out, and believe me, if I spend 8 or more books with you I’m kind of invested… don’t even get me started on my Divine Creek/Heather Rainier addiction (14 plus and counting).
But let’s get back to Naughty… OK Lori, for the past 7 books we’ve heard whispers about some fella who no one in the family thinks is any good for her. I figured this was the book where the two of them got their stuff together and figured it all out and having their happily ever after… Turns out the family was right, this guy, Victor, was bad, bad news, and after Lori catches him in bed with another dancer she turns tail, packs her bags and leaves her show in Chicago to head home to lick her wounds.
Upon further consideration Lori realizes the *VERY* last thing she needs right now is 15 people saying I told you so… the math words, that’s 7 siblings, 7 spouses and Mom, Summer and the babies will just be full of hugs, no judgement… In a spur of the moment decision she rents a car and asks the nice lady at the rental counter for a suggestion of a calm, quiet place to go within reasonable driving distance. She ends up in the pastoral setting of Pescadero where she finds an ad posted for a farm hand. She needs to escape for a while, and how hard could being a farm hand actually be, right?
Directions in hand she goes barreling off to the farm in need of said hand… and in Naughty fashion arrives with a crash, into a fence, while trying to avoid hitting a chicken run amok… The startled farmer doesn’t know what to make of the crazy lady, who has scared his chicken, cracked up his fence and is now freaking out… oh and when I said she turned tail to run back home I meant it, she is still currently wearing her sparkly costume for her dance show, and tights and heels… that hunky farmer doesn’t know what hit him.
And let’s talk about that hunky farmer, Grayson Tyler… he’s overwhelmed by Super Storm Lori barreling in to his farm. He’s here because it’s quiet, and no one bothers him, and there are no high heels, sparkly dresses or larger than life beautiful women. He’s come to Pescadero for the same reason as Lori, to get away, he’s escaping the sadness and guilt he feels over his wife’s death three years ago.
Seeing something in her eyes that mirrors his own pain he decides to take her on as the farm hand, on probation of course, to give her the peace of the farm that he’s felt over these years.
They get to know each other in bits and pieces, there are pigs and cows and fence mayhem testing each of them and pushing them together.
I love their story, we’ve waited so long for Naughty to get her chance at love, and Bella weaves it beautifully.
You want to keep turning the pages to find out more about what each of them are hiding from, and what they’re hiding from each other.
A Sunday lunch at Mary Sullivan’s house takes them out of their bucolic haven, and into the real world. Can people who seem to be from two very different worlds make it work?
Pick it up, and read it, love it, the end game wrap up is what I hoped for and more.
Keep an eye out for our first Seattle Sullivan Rafe in The Way You Look Tonight coming Summer 2013. Thanks to Novel Publicity and Bella Andre for the Advanced Reviewer Copy, it was a treat to get my Sullivan Sibling fix a little early.
But let’s get back to Naughty… OK Lori, for the past 7 books we’ve heard whispers about some fella who no one in the family thinks is any good for her. I figured this was the book where the two of them got their stuff together and figured it all out and having their happily ever after… Turns out the family was right, this guy, Victor, was bad, bad news, and after Lori catches him in bed with another dancer she turns tail, packs her bags and leaves her show in Chicago to head home to lick her wounds.
Upon further consideration Lori realizes the *VERY* last thing she needs right now is 15 people saying I told you so… the math words, that’s 7 siblings, 7 spouses and Mom, Summer and the babies will just be full of hugs, no judgement… In a spur of the moment decision she rents a car and asks the nice lady at the rental counter for a suggestion of a calm, quiet place to go within reasonable driving distance. She ends up in the pastoral setting of Pescadero where she finds an ad posted for a farm hand. She needs to escape for a while, and how hard could being a farm hand actually be, right?
Directions in hand she goes barreling off to the farm in need of said hand… and in Naughty fashion arrives with a crash, into a fence, while trying to avoid hitting a chicken run amok… The startled farmer doesn’t know what to make of the crazy lady, who has scared his chicken, cracked up his fence and is now freaking out… oh and when I said she turned tail to run back home I meant it, she is still currently wearing her sparkly costume for her dance show, and tights and heels… that hunky farmer doesn’t know what hit him.
And let’s talk about that hunky farmer, Grayson Tyler… he’s overwhelmed by Super Storm Lori barreling in to his farm. He’s here because it’s quiet, and no one bothers him, and there are no high heels, sparkly dresses or larger than life beautiful women. He’s come to Pescadero for the same reason as Lori, to get away, he’s escaping the sadness and guilt he feels over his wife’s death three years ago.
Seeing something in her eyes that mirrors his own pain he decides to take her on as the farm hand, on probation of course, to give her the peace of the farm that he’s felt over these years.
They get to know each other in bits and pieces, there are pigs and cows and fence mayhem testing each of them and pushing them together.
I love their story, we’ve waited so long for Naughty to get her chance at love, and Bella weaves it beautifully.
You want to keep turning the pages to find out more about what each of them are hiding from, and what they’re hiding from each other.
A Sunday lunch at Mary Sullivan’s house takes them out of their bucolic haven, and into the real world. Can people who seem to be from two very different worlds make it work?
Pick it up, and read it, love it, the end game wrap up is what I hoped for and more.
Keep an eye out for our first Seattle Sullivan Rafe in The Way You Look Tonight coming Summer 2013. Thanks to Novel Publicity and Bella Andre for the Advanced Reviewer Copy, it was a treat to get my Sullivan Sibling fix a little early.
brokenrecord's review
3.0
Meh. This was fine, I guess, but not really what I was looking for when I chose to read this book. I could tell pretty early on that this wasn't going to be my kind of thing, so I'm not really sure why I even bothered finishing it. Also, sorry, but "Naughty" is such a weird and dumb nickname.