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amberreadsalot's review
4.0
I love an unexpected pregnancy trope, so I was happy to pick up this title from Kerri Carpenter. FMC Lauren has returned to her small hometown to help one of her sisters realign her life. Their third sister also comes in to help. All of them stay with their grandmother, a sharp tongued yet caring character who knows more than she lets on.
On her first night in town, Lauren does the unexpected and has a one-night stand with her high-school frenemy, Ethan. Ethan is coming off a bad divorce and recently bought the town bar. Lauren doesn't want anything more than the one night - she is all sorts of organized and controlled, who wants to make plans and stick to them. Ethan is much more fly by the seat of his pants - and sometimes those pants end up split. But the one night leaves a lifetime obligation in the form of a baby.
The book details how Lauren and Ethan work to come together. Lauren has to overcome deep-seated fears. Ethan has to grow up a bit. It was an enjoyable love story. The secondary characters are also entertaining, and I would read the sisters' stories once they come out. I would offer a mild trigger warning for possible domestic abuse. The loves scenes were also all closed-door, which is not totally my jam but I know others prefer them that way.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All opinions herein are my own,
On her first night in town, Lauren does the unexpected and has a one-night stand with her high-school frenemy, Ethan. Ethan is coming off a bad divorce and recently bought the town bar. Lauren doesn't want anything more than the one night - she is all sorts of organized and controlled, who wants to make plans and stick to them. Ethan is much more fly by the seat of his pants - and sometimes those pants end up split. But the one night leaves a lifetime obligation in the form of a baby.
The book details how Lauren and Ethan work to come together. Lauren has to overcome deep-seated fears. Ethan has to grow up a bit. It was an enjoyable love story. The secondary characters are also entertaining, and I would read the sisters' stories once they come out. I would offer a mild trigger warning for possible domestic abuse. The loves scenes were also all closed-door, which is not totally my jam but I know others prefer them that way.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All opinions herein are my own,
mistysreads's review
4.0
Lauren went home to help her baby sister Gabby get back on her feet. Gabby is terrible with money but she is also questioning all of the decisions she has made in her life. Brooke is the middle sister who is a wedding planner and is in a toxic relationship with her fiance.
Lauren is the oldest sister, soon after she goes home she runs into her high school frenemy Ethan, During an argument with her Gran, she tells her not to go to the bar. Lauren cannot resist and does just that. Gran does that a few times throughout the book, and it makes things cute and reverse psychology. The first night with Ethan changes the course of both of their lives and helps shape their future.
Come What Maybe was my first book by Kerri Carpenter and it was a cute story. It took me a few pages to really get into the story, but once I was there I was hooked. I wanted to see what happened next and I kept hoping for Ethan and Lauren's HEA, Brooke would break up with her fiance, and Gabby would figure out that she wants to be a baker (that was the feeling I got). I loved the interactions between the sisters. You could feel their bond. I was sad to see the story end, but I was happy with it.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
Lauren is the oldest sister, soon after she goes home she runs into her high school frenemy Ethan, During an argument with her Gran, she tells her not to go to the bar. Lauren cannot resist and does just that. Gran does that a few times throughout the book, and it makes things cute and reverse psychology. The first night with Ethan changes the course of both of their lives and helps shape their future.
Come What Maybe was my first book by Kerri Carpenter and it was a cute story. It took me a few pages to really get into the story, but once I was there I was hooked. I wanted to see what happened next and I kept hoping for Ethan and Lauren's HEA, Brooke would break up with her fiance, and Gabby would figure out that she wants to be a baker (that was the feeling I got). I loved the interactions between the sisters. You could feel their bond. I was sad to see the story end, but I was happy with it.
Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
jaimejustreadsromance's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
This was an easy, low-angst read and a perfect "palate cleanser" book to pick up between emotional reads.
This was an easy, low-angst read and a perfect "palate cleanser" book to pick up between emotional reads.
tiggeruo's review
3.0
This is a new to me author, while I was not a huge fan of this book I would plan on giving this author another shot. I have to say one of the things I dreaded was the start of the book the author stated off with the pandemic and honestly I am so over hearing, reading or even thinking about the pandemic at this point and everything Pandemic related. I just with the author would have found maybe another way to handle situations around that or just left it out completely. I did like Ethen a lot he was such a down to earth free spirit who just lived his best life the way he knew how, and did not let anything stop him. He cared for those close to him and he had a big heart. I loved Rose and Gabby they are spite fires and will tell it like they see it. I was not a huge fan of Brooke of Lauren I know being sisters you fight/argue but they felt like they had more of a Love to hate each other relationship it just didn't seem to fit sisterly love. I felt in the end this book was just not for me.
annsbibliotherapy's review
4.0
To be honest this was the first time I can think of that I've read a book where an accidental pregnancy ended up being a good thing.
Lauren is the kind of character I love, one of those that depending on what part of her you see she's either all there or a complete mess, it gives her such depth as a character and that's what makes me want the very best for her.
Ethan.... well what can we say about him except he's exactly what Lauren didn't know she wanted... no needed when she walked into that bar.
Through a series of ups and downs, we get the highs and lows of going back to a small town and having everyone know everything about everyone. In some ways, it can be helpful and amazing, and in others well not so much.
This book is cute and charming and perfect for a cozy book night in, I can't wait to read more about Gabby, and I'd love more with Nana Rose.
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for providing an advance copy of this ebook, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Lauren is the kind of character I love, one of those that depending on what part of her you see she's either all there or a complete mess, it gives her such depth as a character and that's what makes me want the very best for her.
Ethan.... well what can we say about him except he's exactly what Lauren didn't know she wanted... no needed when she walked into that bar.
Through a series of ups and downs, we get the highs and lows of going back to a small town and having everyone know everything about everyone. In some ways, it can be helpful and amazing, and in others well not so much.
This book is cute and charming and perfect for a cozy book night in, I can't wait to read more about Gabby, and I'd love more with Nana Rose.
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled for providing an advance copy of this ebook, I have voluntarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
courtsbooknook's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
This was a cute small town romance. I liked the fact that it set up for the other two sisters to get their own happy ending. I loved Grams and her sass and gossip tendencies. Lauren as the FMC bothered me a lot though. She jumped to a lot of conclusions and didn't know how to properly communicate her feelings. It wasn't until pretty much the very end of the book thay she started to shift and learn a bit. I just wish her development would have happened sooner. I did like the lightness and I think Brooke and Gabby's books will be enjoyable. Not my favorite small town romance, but it was a quick read.
shankl's review
3.0
Rating 3.5
Come What Maybe is an opposites attract, second chance love story. Ethan's free spirit was a breath of fresh air for the male love interest, honestly made him worthy of a book boyfriend title.
OK let's discuss the ending and Lauren's temper tantrum forcing her to make ridiculous assumptions about Ethan. Wouldn't you ask what he's got planned or where's he's going? And Ethan, why were you so elusive to what you were doing? You wanted the girl forever, and you easily let her walk away without a conversation. Gram to rescue, and hence becoming the best character in the book.
I would've edited out the pandemic references throughout the story - it added nothing to the book.
Thank you Entangled Publishing for the complimentary copy.
Come What Maybe is an opposites attract, second chance love story. Ethan's free spirit was a breath of fresh air for the male love interest, honestly made him worthy of a book boyfriend title.
OK let's discuss the ending and Lauren's temper tantrum forcing her to make ridiculous assumptions about Ethan. Wouldn't you ask what he's got planned or where's he's going? And Ethan, why were you so elusive to what you were doing? You wanted the girl forever, and you easily let her walk away without a conversation. Gram to rescue, and hence becoming the best character in the book.
I would've edited out the pandemic references throughout the story - it added nothing to the book.
Thank you Entangled Publishing for the complimentary copy.
kduncan's review
3.0
**May Contain Spoilers**
I liked the plot and the unexpected pregnancy trope. I also really liked the characters up until the end. Lauren walking out and making such a huge assumption without even letting Ethan talk was ridiculously dumb. I felt like she didn't even have a good reason for jumping to that conclusion. Ethan was a pretty good character, but he had his moment of realization and still didn't go after her? I did love the talk with Gram at the end, along with her point of view. She was my favorite character along with Gabby. I do look forward to hearing the other sisters' stories.
I liked the plot and the unexpected pregnancy trope. I also really liked the characters up until the end. Lauren walking out and making such a huge assumption without even letting Ethan talk was ridiculously dumb. I felt like she didn't even have a good reason for jumping to that conclusion. Ethan was a pretty good character, but he had his moment of realization and still didn't go after her? I did love the talk with Gram at the end, along with her point of view. She was my favorite character along with Gabby. I do look forward to hearing the other sisters' stories.
sarahsbookstack's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
While accidental pregnancy is my least favorite trope, at least the two MCs were cute together. I love that Ethan was in love with Lauren for so long even if they both didn't know or admitted it.
I really liked how strong Ethan was and how excited he was about the baby.
I think my favorite character was Grams. She had such a spunk about her. She was super knowledgeable and could ascertain details about her granddaughters without their knowledge. I would love to see her (in one of the next books) get her ultimate happy ending
I really liked how strong Ethan was and how excited he was about the baby.
I think my favorite character was Grams. She had such a spunk about her. She was super knowledgeable and could ascertain details about her granddaughters without their knowledge. I would love to see her (in one of the next books) get her ultimate happy ending
lowoodfin's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publising for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review
This was a quick read to me. If you enjoy small town romances, enemies to lovers- you will enjoy this book. No spice, but overall cute and fun read.
This was a quick read to me. If you enjoy small town romances, enemies to lovers- you will enjoy this book. No spice, but overall cute and fun read.
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