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jonetta's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on The Book Nympho
Reid McCormack returned to Hope, his hometown where his two brothers still call home. He's a highly successful architect with his own firm in Boston and he's back to take on the renovation of the town's old mercantile building. Lovely florist Samantha (Sam) Reasor, who's admired him from afar, makes his extended stay that much more interesting.
What begins as a casual relationship blossoms into something more but neither Reid or Sam are willing to step out and admit it to each other. She respects his life in Boston but wants him to stay in Hope by his own decision without pressure from her. He's uncertain of his feelings for Sam and likes his life in Boston. The issues weren't huge, just realistic for a couple who live in different states. It was never a wedge in the romance, just always in the background. I like how they related to each other and seeing their relationship shift to something deeper.
One of the reasons I love series is the opportunity to revisit characters I liked from earlier stories. This series does an outstanding job of weaving in past characters into every storyline. We get more than updates as each has a significant role in the plot. It feels like coming home.
I also enjoyed the narrator's performance as she's adept at providing character voice distinction and I like how she portrays the male characters. I liked Sam & Reid, their romance, the narration and the overall story. This is one of my favorite, sweet romance series.
(I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
Reid McCormack returned to Hope, his hometown where his two brothers still call home. He's a highly successful architect with his own firm in Boston and he's back to take on the renovation of the town's old mercantile building. Lovely florist Samantha (Sam) Reasor, who's admired him from afar, makes his extended stay that much more interesting.
What begins as a casual relationship blossoms into something more but neither Reid or Sam are willing to step out and admit it to each other. She respects his life in Boston but wants him to stay in Hope by his own decision without pressure from her. He's uncertain of his feelings for Sam and likes his life in Boston. The issues weren't huge, just realistic for a couple who live in different states. It was never a wedge in the romance, just always in the background. I like how they related to each other and seeing their relationship shift to something deeper.
One of the reasons I love series is the opportunity to revisit characters I liked from earlier stories. This series does an outstanding job of weaving in past characters into every storyline. We get more than updates as each has a significant role in the plot. It feels like coming home.
I also enjoyed the narrator's performance as she's adept at providing character voice distinction and I like how she portrays the male characters. I liked Sam & Reid, their romance, the narration and the overall story. This is one of my favorite, sweet romance series.
(I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review)
leanner's review against another edition
5.0
I'm really enjoying this series about a small town and it's characters. It's light and fun and sexy too.
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
Samantha Reasor knows that Reid McCormack isn't going to stay in Hope. But that doesn't mean she can't have fun with him while he's here.
Architect Reid figures that he's due some time off. He doesn't want to leave his company in Boston but restoring the mercantile in his hometown is not only important, it's something he feels he has to do. And he's having fun doing it. He's also enjoying his time with the local florist, Sam. So what if he's developing feelings her? And for the mongrel that he's denied so often that the locals are calling him "Not My Dog."
A cute story with some serious undertones (Sam's grandmother seems to be in early stages of Alzheimer's) but an overall nice addition to the series.
Architect Reid figures that he's due some time off. He doesn't want to leave his company in Boston but restoring the mercantile in his hometown is not only important, it's something he feels he has to do. And he's having fun doing it. He's also enjoying his time with the local florist, Sam. So what if he's developing feelings her? And for the mongrel that he's denied so often that the locals are calling him "Not My Dog."
A cute story with some serious undertones (Sam's grandmother seems to be in early stages of Alzheimer's) but an overall nice addition to the series.
kvenner's review against another edition
3.0
Another charming book by Jaci Burton! I love the characters, the romance, the same little town of Hope, and the brief updates about the previous characters and how their lives are moving on.
vickylou's review against another edition
3.0
For me, a much better read. It felt more developed and complete. I knew who Reid and Sam were. And Not My Dog was great ( although, I was slightly worried as Reid didn't appear to take NMD to Emma for a check-up even tho he was a stray... ).
allingoodtime's review against another edition
3.0
When we experienced the obvious heat between Reid in Sam in Love After All (the last book in this series) I couldn’t wait to read this book. I love both characters. Samantha is smart and sweet and caring and feisty. Reid is smart and sexy and compassionate. I love them together, but I was missing something. I wasn’t quite getting the warm-fuzzies. There were times I would think the heat was returning, but other than the intimate scenes it just didn’t seem to be there.
As much as I agree with Sam’s train of thought to not get too involved with Reid, who is only in town for a few months; it somehow took away from the passion I felt there should be between them. The same kind of goes for Reid; he is obviously drawn to Sam emotionally yet he never stops to think about what that means.
Full review can be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/make-me-stay-book-review/
As much as I agree with Sam’s train of thought to not get too involved with Reid, who is only in town for a few months; it somehow took away from the passion I felt there should be between them. The same kind of goes for Reid; he is obviously drawn to Sam emotionally yet he never stops to think about what that means.
Full review can be found at https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/make-me-stay-book-review/
ladywithaquill's review against another edition
5.0
This was my first Jaci Burton book, and I really enjoyed it! I don't typically read contemporary, but the description grabbed me. I also love when authors put dogs in their books. It adds a playful quality to a book, which I love.
Reid is just in town for a little while, working on a project with his brothers, and though he loves his family, he is fully intending to go back to Boston when everything is completed. Samantha has lived in Hope since she was a child, and she runs the local flower shop now that her grandmother is retired. She and Reid hit it off pretty quickly, but they both know that things can't last. He's leaving, and her home is in Hope, with her ailing grandmother. They begin a casual relationship, with no strings attached sex, both trying to enjoy what they can before Reid leaves. However, they soon find out that it won't be so easy to separate, and Reid must decide where his home really is - in Boston or with Samantha.
Even though I generally like more committed relationships in the books I read, Jaci Burton drew me in with these lovable characters. While they were "no strings attached," they really cared about each other and never strayed. Reid had some really great lines in the book, and while he was such a man at times, he tried to make up for it with charm and kindness. Samantha was sweet, with basically no flaws from what I could see. A flaw or two may have made her character more realistic, but I still liked her! The dog was great - his name became Not My Dog, for hilarious reasons. You'll laugh out loud when you read it!
I am very excited to read the next book in the series, and I may even read the prior books too. Definitely worth a read!
Reid is just in town for a little while, working on a project with his brothers, and though he loves his family, he is fully intending to go back to Boston when everything is completed. Samantha has lived in Hope since she was a child, and she runs the local flower shop now that her grandmother is retired. She and Reid hit it off pretty quickly, but they both know that things can't last. He's leaving, and her home is in Hope, with her ailing grandmother. They begin a casual relationship, with no strings attached sex, both trying to enjoy what they can before Reid leaves. However, they soon find out that it won't be so easy to separate, and Reid must decide where his home really is - in Boston or with Samantha.
Even though I generally like more committed relationships in the books I read, Jaci Burton drew me in with these lovable characters. While they were "no strings attached," they really cared about each other and never strayed. Reid had some really great lines in the book, and while he was such a man at times, he tried to make up for it with charm and kindness. Samantha was sweet, with basically no flaws from what I could see. A flaw or two may have made her character more realistic, but I still liked her! The dog was great - his name became Not My Dog, for hilarious reasons. You'll laugh out loud when you read it!
I am very excited to read the next book in the series, and I may even read the prior books too. Definitely worth a read!
jbenando's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I like this Hope series. Romance and family through and through. It's nice to read a book like this, in the midst of all the angst I usually read.
I like this Hope series. Romance and family through and through. It's nice to read a book like this, in the midst of all the angst I usually read.
bethmitcham's review
3.0
This was a sweet modern tale of two people falling in love and dealing with the consequences to their careers and family obligations. Somehow I didn't get too swept up and didn't really pull for them to work it out, but that's probably on me and not the book. It's solidly set in Oklahoma, which is good.
samwlabb's review
4.0
Reid really kept me on the hook here. His denial of his affection and desire for more almost made me nuts, but then he would go and do something so sweet and considerate, that I had to forgive him. I loved Sam. What she was going through with her grandma was heartbreaking, but she was lucky to have her Hope-family and Reid ended up really being there for her. I will forever like when all the men get together and have their heart-to-hearts. And, how did I not notice all the doggie love in this series? Now that I am listening to them all in a row, the pups are emerging, and Not-my-dog totally won my heart.
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