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A review by readfrenzy
Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely
4.0
4.5 stars
I’m in awe of Lauren Blakely’s ability to rapidly write hit after hit. The sheer volume of her work is jaw dropping, but it’s the consistent quality of her rom-coms that is truly impressive. Hard Wood marks the end of her Big Rock compilation, and what a way to go out. This book had me smiling so hard my face hurt.
Patrick and Mia have always clicked: same sense of humor, same easygoing nature, and same interests. She checks all the required boxes in Patrick’s “The One” list, but the fact that they live on opposite coasts has prevented him from moving their relationship out of the friend zone.
Who wouldn’t love Patrick? He’s adventurous, wickedly cheeky, selfless, and old enough to be done playing games. Mia is an ambitious humanitarian with a quick wit and huge heart. I loved these two together.
I guarantee that any cat lover will fall head over heels for Zeus, one of the coolest cats in the history of felines. His trail blazing antics and chapters written from his point of view are particularly entertaining.
This book offers a slow burn with lots of sexual tension, a few misunderstandings, flirty banter, and a perma-smile for readers. What you don’t have to worry about is contrived mega drama cropping up just to create completely unnecessary conflict.
Hard Wood is pure joy. Whether you like sweet friends-to-lovers stories or sexy romantic comedies, this is one endearing treat.
Recommended for fans of:
Friends to lovers stories
Cats
Hiking
Jackrabbits
I’m in awe of Lauren Blakely’s ability to rapidly write hit after hit. The sheer volume of her work is jaw dropping, but it’s the consistent quality of her rom-coms that is truly impressive. Hard Wood marks the end of her Big Rock compilation, and what a way to go out. This book had me smiling so hard my face hurt.
Patrick and Mia have always clicked: same sense of humor, same easygoing nature, and same interests. She checks all the required boxes in Patrick’s “The One” list, but the fact that they live on opposite coasts has prevented him from moving their relationship out of the friend zone.
Who wouldn’t love Patrick? He’s adventurous, wickedly cheeky, selfless, and old enough to be done playing games. Mia is an ambitious humanitarian with a quick wit and huge heart. I loved these two together.
I guarantee that any cat lover will fall head over heels for Zeus, one of the coolest cats in the history of felines. His trail blazing antics and chapters written from his point of view are particularly entertaining.
This book offers a slow burn with lots of sexual tension, a few misunderstandings, flirty banter, and a perma-smile for readers. What you don’t have to worry about is contrived mega drama cropping up just to create completely unnecessary conflict.
Hard Wood is pure joy. Whether you like sweet friends-to-lovers stories or sexy romantic comedies, this is one endearing treat.
Recommended for fans of:
Friends to lovers stories
Cats
Hiking
Jackrabbits
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**