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retrogirlreads's review
5.0
“Caught in the Axe” by Daphne Elliot is the first book in her new series, Maine Lumberjacks, and I thought it was a fantastic read! I’ve read everything Daphne Elliot has ever written, and she’s never disappointed me, and I don’t think she ever will!
I loved everything about Owen and Lila’s as a couple. Even before they were officially together, they were so supportive of each other’s goals and dreams, and it made me so happy to see!
I also loved how extremely careful Owen was when it came to Lila’s celiac - he went above and beyond to make sure she had the kind of food and snacks she could actually eat, and it just showcased how kind and generous he was.
Lila was such an amazing heroine as well. She was highly intelligent, and I loved that Owen encouraged that and constantly told her how proud he was of her. Lila was also really sweet and very genuine, and I thought she and Owen were a really lovely couple. I would definitely recommend!
I loved everything about Owen and Lila’s as a couple. Even before they were officially together, they were so supportive of each other’s goals and dreams, and it made me so happy to see!
I also loved how extremely careful Owen was when it came to Lila’s celiac - he went above and beyond to make sure she had the kind of food and snacks she could actually eat, and it just showcased how kind and generous he was.
Lila was such an amazing heroine as well. She was highly intelligent, and I loved that Owen encouraged that and constantly told her how proud he was of her. Lila was also really sweet and very genuine, and I thought she and Owen were a really lovely couple. I would definitely recommend!
jessmoguel's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
iwouldratherbereading's review
3.0
Caught in the Axe by Daphne Elliot
Available on KU
Read if you enjoy:
🏘️small town
🖤age gap
☀️grumpy/sunshine
🪓lumberjack
Owen’s only going home to help settle his family’s baggage and then he hopes to keep this town in his rear view mirror. Deciding that he’ll need help, his brothers hire an assistant, Lila, to help. Which would be fine if Owen didn’t get distracted by her non stop. And to complicate things even more, Lila just so happens to be his brother’s ex-girlfriend so she couldn’t be more off limits if she tried.
This book is guaranteed to make you laugh and swoon. It’s got a good balance of drama, family, and romance. But important question - why don’t we have more books with grumpy lumberjacks?! Once you visit Lovewell, Maine you won’t want to leave!
katkinslee's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I enjoyed it mostly. I did get over the mixed signals that Lila kept sending Owen. It also felt weird that she had dated his brother for so long before hand.
But otherwise it was good, I will probably continue on with the next book.
But otherwise it was good, I will probably continue on with the next book.
cmillerteach's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
csartain's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
4.0
badmeister's review
3.0
At first I liked it, then they had sex and I started being disappointed. I guess future books will be about Hebert's Brothers so I'll see if I'm interested in their tropes