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hookedbythatbook's review against another edition
3.0
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The story has a powerful start, where we meet Dr. Cohen Beckett, the local vet, mourning his young wife’s passing. He is left with his heartbreak and a 2-year old son. Skip forward 8 years, and Paige Henley moves into town to take over the bakery. They make an instant connection when Cohen comes into the bakery on the grand opening day.
This is a slow, clean, HEA romance. Paige and Cohen were very cute at the start of their relationship. Does she like me as much as I like her? What does it mean when he says this? Or does that? Many of the expected feelings and thoughts that go along with starting a new relationship. But poor Paige had carefully opened her heart to a man who wore blinders when it came to his son. And that caused the main friction between them.
I liked Paige and Cohen, they were fairly mature for most of their interactions. They had to contend with an entire town interfering, and that was a bit much at times. I understand the whole small-town thing where everyone knows everyone’s business, but this was just a bit over the top. Everyone had them marrying before they even went on their first date. That would be enough to make any one nervous. I also didn’t quite buy into the situation with Paige’s ex-boss later in the book. It just wasn’t very realistic for me.
It’s a great book for a quiet, easy, relaxed read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The story has a powerful start, where we meet Dr. Cohen Beckett, the local vet, mourning his young wife’s passing. He is left with his heartbreak and a 2-year old son. Skip forward 8 years, and Paige Henley moves into town to take over the bakery. They make an instant connection when Cohen comes into the bakery on the grand opening day.
This is a slow, clean, HEA romance. Paige and Cohen were very cute at the start of their relationship. Does she like me as much as I like her? What does it mean when he says this? Or does that? Many of the expected feelings and thoughts that go along with starting a new relationship. But poor Paige had carefully opened her heart to a man who wore blinders when it came to his son. And that caused the main friction between them.
I liked Paige and Cohen, they were fairly mature for most of their interactions. They had to contend with an entire town interfering, and that was a bit much at times. I understand the whole small-town thing where everyone knows everyone’s business, but this was just a bit over the top. Everyone had them marrying before they even went on their first date. That would be enough to make any one nervous. I also didn’t quite buy into the situation with Paige’s ex-boss later in the book. It just wasn’t very realistic for me.
It’s a great book for a quiet, easy, relaxed read.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
bannerheldhigh's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A sweet and charming, small town romance. Enjoyable is not particularly memorable
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I fell in love with the cover and the I fell in love with the story. I love Hallmark movie and the atmosphere reminded me of them.
The story is sweet and I rooted for the well written characters, the plot flows and the setting is lovely.
It's highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
The story is sweet and I rooted for the well written characters, the plot flows and the setting is lovely.
It's highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely brilliant, I fell in love with this (Cohen) from the first chapter, I just was hooked and couldn’t put it down. I just loved how slow burn Cohen and Paige are, so cautious and respectful of each other’s feelings at the start , it’s just lovely. There is the usual touch of drama, as to be expected and I love a story with second chances at love. It’s a lovely light read, heartwarming and such a great community feel. I loved it.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
iammread's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Nice easy read - helped me get out of a reading slump
tonimarshall84's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
heyanci's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book so much! A small town romance with a bakery and a doctor (sign me up!). This book was written so well and if the cover won't make you hungry then the story line will make you wush you were in love. Caroline Flynn really bought it with this book
emmalowe73's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the sweet feel his book had. A baker and a vet... perfect combination?
Both were workaholics, both had busy lives, and both were willing to put in the hard yards to find that HEA.
Add in the sassy-mouthed ten-year-old, and it was perfect.
Definitely worth a read.
Both were workaholics, both had busy lives, and both were willing to put in the hard yards to find that HEA.
Add in the sassy-mouthed ten-year-old, and it was perfect.
Definitely worth a read.