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kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Serious tears and a whole lot of laughs while reading Bayou Sweetheart. Lexi Blake wrapped me up in all the southern comfort of revisiting Butterfly Bayou while sending my emotions on a ride.
Bayou Sweetheart brings instant chemistry with a slow burn romance and family drama that is a binge worthy kind of reading.
Major Blanchard is losing his dad to early onset dementia. A sad reality that is hitting him hard as he's the only one left in his family now that his dad is slipping away from him little by little. This part of the story is heartbreaking and also heartwarming. How could it be both? Well....Major's dad is a sweetheart with a kind soul and in his lucid moments I wept for the big hearted love he had for his son and the tough decisions that they both knew were coming. I'm still tearing up while trying to write what I was feeling, if that helps in conveying the big sway of emotions that Lexi brought forth in this wonderfully crafted book.
Brynn Pearson has never had the chance to be free to be herself. She's been working as an actress since the age of five and never once took a break. Now, twenty years later, on the preprice of breaking out as a serious adult actress she experiences a taste of being herself. A taste of happiness that doesn't stem from being a known actress. A taste of hope in being free from the poison of LA and tabloids. A taste of peace. It's all wrapped up in the small town of Papillon and somewhat in the grumpy deputy who sees her and not her fame. Could this be her chance to walk away from her career or take this small taste of happiness and then return to her life of neverending work?
Lexi's writing slayed me in all the best ways. I laughed, I cried and fell in love all over again with this small town. This story resonated with me in ways I will always treasure.
While this book is interconnected to others in a series, Bayou Sweetheart can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Bayou Sweetheart brings instant chemistry with a slow burn romance and family drama that is a binge worthy kind of reading.
Major Blanchard is losing his dad to early onset dementia. A sad reality that is hitting him hard as he's the only one left in his family now that his dad is slipping away from him little by little. This part of the story is heartbreaking and also heartwarming. How could it be both? Well....Major's dad is a sweetheart with a kind soul and in his lucid moments I wept for the big hearted love he had for his son and the tough decisions that they both knew were coming. I'm still tearing up while trying to write what I was feeling, if that helps in conveying the big sway of emotions that Lexi brought forth in this wonderfully crafted book.
Brynn Pearson has never had the chance to be free to be herself. She's been working as an actress since the age of five and never once took a break. Now, twenty years later, on the preprice of breaking out as a serious adult actress she experiences a taste of being herself. A taste of happiness that doesn't stem from being a known actress. A taste of hope in being free from the poison of LA and tabloids. A taste of peace. It's all wrapped up in the small town of Papillon and somewhat in the grumpy deputy who sees her and not her fame. Could this be her chance to walk away from her career or take this small taste of happiness and then return to her life of neverending work?
Lexi's writing slayed me in all the best ways. I laughed, I cried and fell in love all over again with this small town. This story resonated with me in ways I will always treasure.
While this book is interconnected to others in a series, Bayou Sweetheart can be enjoyed as a standalone.
parke20j's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beckyrendon's review
3.0
Disclaimer: All eyes must be open and watching for Brian at all times. Any lost or stolen items are the fault of the author and not this reviewer. Read with caution.
Lexi Blake has created a town I would love to call home. Crazy neighbors, wildlife, and good people- what more could you want!?! Oh and a smoking hot deputy. Now life is complete...well, except for the whole Hollywood actress part.
Coming home to a place you've never been before has never been easier than Papillon.
Lexi Blake has created a town I would love to call home. Crazy neighbors, wildlife, and good people- what more could you want!?! Oh and a smoking hot deputy. Now life is complete...well, except for the whole Hollywood actress part.
Coming home to a place you've never been before has never been easier than Papillon.
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Bayou Sweetheart was a story of life lessons, insecurities, and people's search for identity.
Major's controlling nature was frustrating, and even more frustrating was he had no idea he was being controlling. Major actually tried to do what HE thought was best for both Brynn and his father. What he couldn't seem to understand was their decisions weren't his to make.
I thought Brynn's mother Diane was a selfish person. Throughout the book, Brynn tries to make excuses for her mother's behavior, but they just didn't fly for me. Even when she did the right thing, it still felt like there was selfishness behind it.
I was glad when Brynn finally took a stand. It did make me wonder if that would have happened without the scandal making an appearance. Yet, it seemed to be a gradual transition after her initial meeting with Major.
Although the subject matter may sound heavy, there were many lighthearted, humorous moments. The narration was well done and entertaining. There were romantic and steamy moments. Then there was an HEA all the way around. A 4.5 star read.
Major's controlling nature was frustrating, and even more frustrating was he had no idea he was being controlling. Major actually tried to do what HE thought was best for both Brynn and his father. What he couldn't seem to understand was their decisions weren't his to make.
I thought Brynn's mother Diane was a selfish person. Throughout the book, Brynn tries to make excuses for her mother's behavior, but they just didn't fly for me. Even when she did the right thing, it still felt like there was selfishness behind it.
I was glad when Brynn finally took a stand. It did make me wonder if that would have happened without the scandal making an appearance. Yet, it seemed to be a gradual transition after her initial meeting with Major.
Although the subject matter may sound heavy, there were many lighthearted, humorous moments. The narration was well done and entertaining. There were romantic and steamy moments. Then there was an HEA all the way around. A 4.5 star read.
andrea_author's review against another edition
5.0
An actress on location falls for a Louisiana deputy! This starts out a little slowly but soon picks up. It's humorous with loveable characters and a swoony romance. This is my first Lexi Blake book, but I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
valeehill's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a charming story with likable characters and some quirky small town antics. The MMC, Major, was a really good guy and the MFC, Brynn, was down to earth and sweet. The dogs, Duke and Daisy, added some more normalcy and genuineness to the main characters. I found the part of the plot dedicated to Major’s father’s dementia to be the most emotionally charged. The epilogue featured a happy-for-now ending with a strong compromise theme, which is a favorite of mine.
deanapotter's review against another edition
4.0
I love visiting Butterfly Bayou!
Bayou Sweetheart is the latest edition to Lexi Blake’s small town Romance series Butterfly Bayou. This is one of those types of stories that I love we’re both our main characters find love when they least expect it.
Brynn Pearson is an actress dedicated to her craft. Brynn has come to Pappyon to film her latest movie. Doing research and getting a jumpstart on what her role entails yet she questions whether acting as what she really wants to continue doing. Her family depends on her and she doesn’t want to let anyone down. Yet acting does it make her as happy as it once did. Being in Papillion and the to do of Hollywood, Brynn is finding out who she really is and what she actually wants in life. Running into the small town sheriff has sparked many feelings and emotions within Brynn. The girl is not looking for love but love has a funny way of finding you when you least expect it.
Major Blanchard Is ex ex-military and has relocated to Papillon, Louisiana to be with and help care for his aging father. He finds himself a position within the sheriffs department and has nicely settled into small-town life on the Bayou. On the other hand he’s been trying the dating scene and has not worked out too well. It seems like everyone wants to try but no sparks are flying. Just as he’s about to give up, a bombshell of a beauty makes her way into town and takes him by storm.
Bayou Sweetheart is a fantastic small town romance. I love this quirky little town and all the crazy yet amazing things that happened within it. Major and Brynn have chemistry and then some. I love that they look beyond the surface of each other and see who they truly are. The way that Major talks to Brian makes my heart feel pitter patter. There is a good deal of humor and a great deal of emotion lining the pages story. Both of them have their issues that they’re dealing with very different but yet choices that will affect their lives and those around them. They always say when you’re not looking for love is when you find it and that was the story for Major and Brynn.
Bayou Sweetheart is the latest edition to Lexi Blake’s small town Romance series Butterfly Bayou. This is one of those types of stories that I love we’re both our main characters find love when they least expect it.
Brynn Pearson is an actress dedicated to her craft. Brynn has come to Pappyon to film her latest movie. Doing research and getting a jumpstart on what her role entails yet she questions whether acting as what she really wants to continue doing. Her family depends on her and she doesn’t want to let anyone down. Yet acting does it make her as happy as it once did. Being in Papillion and the to do of Hollywood, Brynn is finding out who she really is and what she actually wants in life. Running into the small town sheriff has sparked many feelings and emotions within Brynn. The girl is not looking for love but love has a funny way of finding you when you least expect it.
Major Blanchard Is ex ex-military and has relocated to Papillon, Louisiana to be with and help care for his aging father. He finds himself a position within the sheriffs department and has nicely settled into small-town life on the Bayou. On the other hand he’s been trying the dating scene and has not worked out too well. It seems like everyone wants to try but no sparks are flying. Just as he’s about to give up, a bombshell of a beauty makes her way into town and takes him by storm.
Bayou Sweetheart is a fantastic small town romance. I love this quirky little town and all the crazy yet amazing things that happened within it. Major and Brynn have chemistry and then some. I love that they look beyond the surface of each other and see who they truly are. The way that Major talks to Brian makes my heart feel pitter patter. There is a good deal of humor and a great deal of emotion lining the pages story. Both of them have their issues that they’re dealing with very different but yet choices that will affect their lives and those around them. They always say when you’re not looking for love is when you find it and that was the story for Major and Brynn.
chrissy3562's review against another edition
5.0
I adored Brynn and Major's story! They had chemistry and once Major got out of his own head they were great together. Major's father and Brynn's mother definitely added to the story. I love how down to earth Brynn was and how the drama resolved around both her family and her career. It was another wonderfully written book in this series and I want more because I love this world.
nicandbooks's review
5.0
“Time is all we have. That’s what I’ve found. Time is currency we use to pay for the most special thing of all.” “And what’s that?” “Memories. We are made of them. That’s all a life truly is in the end. The memories we make, the ones we leave behind.”
I love the town of Papillon and all the characters in it - Lexi Blake has hit on a winner with this series. Book 5 finds us following the story of one of the policy deputies Major and a former child-actress hoping to get her big break as an adult actress, Brynn. These two have THE BEST meet-cute I have read in ages... three words: mud, dogs, tighty-whities!! What follows is a beautiful story about love, about finding a home, about learning from your parents and about time... how much we have and what we want to spend it on. Loved loved loved it!!
I love the town of Papillon and all the characters in it - Lexi Blake has hit on a winner with this series. Book 5 finds us following the story of one of the policy deputies Major and a former child-actress hoping to get her big break as an adult actress, Brynn. These two have THE BEST meet-cute I have read in ages... three words: mud, dogs, tighty-whities!! What follows is a beautiful story about love, about finding a home, about learning from your parents and about time... how much we have and what we want to spend it on. Loved loved loved it!!
aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0