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emotional
mysterious
reflective
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Olivia is approaching her 39th birthday and her friend Marian takes them both to a genetic test that can determine the when of your demise but not the how.
I thought Olivia was a breath of fresh air. I loved that she's almost in her 40s but still feels young. She's got a great life but this test will test her! It will stress her and that to start to filter into every aspect of her life.
It really makes you think of what you might do/say/behave if you knew the "when". Would you finally do that one big thing you've always wanted to do? I really felt, just like Olivia, that knowing would stress me out more than not knowing.
I thought Olivia was a breath of fresh air. I loved that she's almost in her 40s but still feels young. She's got a great life but this test will test her! It will stress her and that to start to filter into every aspect of her life.
It really makes you think of what you might do/say/behave if you knew the "when". Would you finally do that one big thing you've always wanted to do? I really felt, just like Olivia, that knowing would stress me out more than not knowing.
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Hudson has been in love with Amelia since he met her. He steps aside when his brother fell for and married her. After his tragic death, Hudson was there for Amelia and her daughter Quinn until he left for work in the Alaskan town he grew up in.
Now they are back together for Rosie and Dylan's wedding. Because of antics of their friends, they are stranded on an island in a storm with dire circumstances. They are forced to finally open up their hearts and find what they really feel for each other.
I love that everyone has their backs as they watched those two fall in love. Even though the two MCs know it's difficult and maybe a bit awkward because of things life handed them. I love the symbolism of the blue bird that is sun twice in this story... Beautiful and inspiring.
Now they are back together for Rosie and Dylan's wedding. Because of antics of their friends, they are stranded on an island in a storm with dire circumstances. They are forced to finally open up their hearts and find what they really feel for each other.
I love that everyone has their backs as they watched those two fall in love. Even though the two MCs know it's difficult and maybe a bit awkward because of things life handed them. I love the symbolism of the blue bird that is sun twice in this story... Beautiful and inspiring.
lighthearted
fast-paced
This was a charged romance between Max, a landscaper and Paloma, an interior designer. They have a strong attraction but as they have a big job to do together, they need to not mix business and pleasure... But Max can't resist and tries to break Paloma down.
I did like the boundaries Paloma put on herself because of a prior relationship in a business that went south. I wish Max, even with all the chemistry they had, didn't put her in a position where she could have lost it all.
But it was an easy and fast read
I did like the boundaries Paloma put on herself because of a prior relationship in a business that went south. I wish Max, even with all the chemistry they had, didn't put her in a position where she could have lost it all.
But it was an easy and fast read
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
It's love the sprinkle of magic in this building! It knows what it's doing. I really liked the movie references especially to the Princess Bride and The Fugitive-two of my favorites.
Willa has not been able to leave beyond her town because of a diagnosed condition. Archer comes to hide in Serendipity Springs to escape his destructive father and to change the Serendipity but things happen to change his plans.
Willa is a great baker and person. She'd been disappointed in relationships before but there's something about Archer that draws her in. Her parents are a riot, especially her dad. Archer is a great real estate developer despite his father. I love Bellamy, he's a fun man. I hope we get to see him more.
Willa has not been able to leave beyond her town because of a diagnosed condition. Archer comes to hide in Serendipity Springs to escape his destructive father and to change the Serendipity but things happen to change his plans.
Willa is a great baker and person. She'd been disappointed in relationships before but there's something about Archer that draws her in. Her parents are a riot, especially her dad. Archer is a great real estate developer despite his father. I love Bellamy, he's a fun man. I hope we get to see him more.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Did I just read a "teen" CW show? I feel like I might have just done that.
This was a love letter to those types of shows and fandoms. I'm usually not into werewolf books but I liked to see Alex and Devin go through the trials to try and harness/control the shifts.
I wish the ages had been brought down a bit... Especially for Devin. He didn't feel 42 years old to me (that's my age...I feel I should know lol). I liked Alex's grumpiness. I liked that there was talk about her condition but I really wish it hadn't been just glanced over and only had one scene...I felt like it should have been a bigger part of her character.
I hated the way that Devin's parents used him for his money and didn't really care about him just as their child. I'm glad they weren't in any scenes.
This was a love letter to those types of shows and fandoms. I'm usually not into werewolf books but I liked to see Alex and Devin go through the trials to try and harness/control the shifts.
I wish the ages had been brought down a bit... Especially for Devin. He didn't feel 42 years old to me (that's my age...I feel I should know lol). I liked Alex's grumpiness. I liked that there was talk about her condition but I really wish it hadn't been just glanced over and only had one scene...I felt like it should have been a bigger part of her character.
I hated the way that Devin's parents used him for his money and didn't really care about him just as their child. I'm glad they weren't in any scenes.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
A fantastic romantasy ride to conclude this wonderful duology. I love how this picked up right away and never let go of the action and the enemies to lovers fueling the fire.
Rune is about to marry the Prince to help Cressida secure an army of witches to rule the land. Gideon is sent to get rid of Rune on sight, but the sight of her brings up the uncertain feelings he has for her again. He also hears of a half sister, a Roseblood living heir, that could be used to resurrect the Queen sisters
But they find they have to be on the same side (in theory but practice of it is not easy) to stop Cressida's grand plan while the cat and mouse game continues between Rune and Gideon.
Oh these two and their relationship is fire! The tension between them is DRIPPING off the page. I was about to have a bit of a heart attack near the end..... Don't scare me like that! 🤣
Rune is about to marry the Prince to help Cressida secure an army of witches to rule the land. Gideon is sent to get rid of Rune on sight, but the sight of her brings up the uncertain feelings he has for her again. He also hears of a half sister, a Roseblood living heir, that could be used to resurrect the Queen sisters
But they find they have to be on the same side (in theory but practice of it is not easy) to stop Cressida's grand plan while the cat and mouse game continues between Rune and Gideon.
Oh these two and their relationship is fire! The tension between them is DRIPPING off the page. I was about to have a bit of a heart attack near the end..... Don't scare me like that! 🤣
reflective
slow-paced
Though I have never read Little Women (but having been a long time fan of the movie with Christian Bale) I appreciated this for what it was. So take what I say at the value of me having seen the movie and not having the book in mind.
It's nice to get other perspectives of the story I know.
Beth's story here might have made me more sad than before. She is such a sweet and loving girl that had a really bad lot given her from an illness that almost took her life.
Meg was brave at helping women with certain issues at a time when it was probably even more controversial than today.
Amy is still seen as a spoiled girl that she is portrayed as before, but I do appreciate getting to see how her vast knowledge she gains in her travels led to some growth.
It's nice to get other perspectives of the story I know.
Beth's story here might have made me more sad than before. She is such a sweet and loving girl that had a really bad lot given her from an illness that almost took her life.
Meg was brave at helping women with certain issues at a time when it was probably even more controversial than today.
Amy is still seen as a spoiled girl that she is portrayed as before, but I do appreciate getting to see how her vast knowledge she gains in her travels led to some growth.
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Mia is just trying her hardest to raise money for her sister's baby, Grace, who has a rare disorder and could possibly go to the US for a trial to help ... But they need to raise £300,000.
Little does she know that doing one small "favor" for her landlord/coworker/maybe friend will have dire consequences.
To be honest, the part I liked best was all the effort to fundraise for Grace and the tension of Mia's involvement with Kat and all that comes after was like a second string plot in my mind. It was all so good though. It's very full of tension and just happy new tiring pages to see where it all goes. The chapters are mostly short and you fly through them!
Little does she know that doing one small "favor" for her landlord/coworker/maybe friend will have dire consequences.
To be honest, the part I liked best was all the effort to fundraise for Grace and the tension of Mia's involvement with Kat and all that comes after was like a second string plot in my mind. It was all so good though. It's very full of tension and just happy new tiring pages to see where it all goes. The chapters are mostly short and you fly through them!
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
I loved all that I got to learn about Chicago through the eyes of Daisy. She was such a delightful character. I hated that she had to deal with her stalker ex though.
Asher is sent from his NY architect firm to spy on a rival architect firm in Chicago. He does this on the promise of a promotion. He never really wanted to but as he gets to know Daisy and Chicago more, he definitely doesn't want to steal any information to send.
I love that Daisy helped Asher see that he needs the family connection he has been missing for years as his mom and brother dwell here in Chicago. They both learn that though forgiveness might be a hard road, it can be worth it.
Asher is sent from his NY architect firm to spy on a rival architect firm in Chicago. He does this on the promise of a promotion. He never really wanted to but as he gets to know Daisy and Chicago more, he definitely doesn't want to steal any information to send.
I love that Daisy helped Asher see that he needs the family connection he has been missing for years as his mom and brother dwell here in Chicago. They both learn that though forgiveness might be a hard road, it can be worth it.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Ford and Peyton have a very complicated history/relationship but it's also so beautiful because they are best friends too.
Ford is a big star and he keeps asking Peyton to marry him but she keeps turning him down. But when her scummy ex-husband tries to take her world from her (her boy Cash), she needs Ford to marry her.
This is only my second book in the series but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Dupree family is big and complicated too and they are very protective of each other. While some are on Ford and Peyton's side, some are having a harder time with the two. This leads to some big emotions especially when a secret comes out that only one of the Duprees knew. I cried with heartbreak and then happiness.
Ford is a big star and he keeps asking Peyton to marry him but she keeps turning him down. But when her scummy ex-husband tries to take her world from her (her boy Cash), she needs Ford to marry her.
This is only my second book in the series but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Dupree family is big and complicated too and they are very protective of each other. While some are on Ford and Peyton's side, some are having a harder time with the two. This leads to some big emotions especially when a secret comes out that only one of the Duprees knew. I cried with heartbreak and then happiness.