Happy weekend! This week, I spent a lot of hours putting together my Best reads of 2023 post. Check it out if you are looking for some book recommendations.
That means I was only able to read two ARCs this week. Thankfully, they were both excellent and filled my heart completely. They are both small town, family series romances. They both have characters finding love in unexpected places. And they both have a mystery underlying the series. They were so good! Check out my reviews and add these to your TBR today. I should have reviews of several more ARCs of upcoming releases by next week. Until then, happy reading.
Charm Me (Cherry Blossom Lake #2) by Tawna Fenske
ARC: Release Date- 01/05/2024
#SingleMom #EnemiesToLovers #SmallTown #ARC
5 STARS
Book two in this series follows Lucy as she finds her HEA
with Peter. It is written in first
person from an alternating dual POV. Though it can be read as a standalone,
there are underlying plot points of mystery that begin in book one and continue
in this book. Charm Me ends in a swoony
HEA.
In the beginning of the book, Peter thinks he has it all
together. It doesn’t take long for Lucy
to prove that idea wrong. He has some
baggage he needs to address, and Lucy helps him find it. Lucy is a wonderful heroine. She is strong, sassy, kind, and
confident. She has the solid support of
her family. I love her relationship with
her brothers. It felt so real to
life. Her daughter, Harper, had me
laughing through the whole book. I loved
that kid! I especially loved the
relationship that Peter formed with her.
Peter has a protective nature and does what he thinks he needs to do to
protect those he loves. I really liked
the instant attraction between him and Lucy.
I also liked the heat between them and the adult way they handle their
relationship. I love how observant Peter
is and how he takes Lucy’s desires into account. I love how Lucy challenges Peter to be better
and to keep open communication.
Steamy, funny, small-town goodness with a touch of mystery. This was the perfect first read of 2024.
#Forbidden #SurprisePregnancy #GrumpyHero #SmallTown
#FamilySeries #ARC
5 STARS
Book four in the Sullivan family series, set in Outtatowner,
Michigan, gives the Sullivan’s oldest brother, Duke, his happily ever
after. He finds that with the Sylvie
King, who happens to be part of the family that his family has been feuding
with for generations. This book is
written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. Though it can be read as a standalone, there
is an underlying plot sequence to the series which makes it best read in order
to avoid spoilers.
Duke is the stoic, grumpy, quiet oldest brother who takes
care of everyone and everything because it is his duty and also because he is a
solid man. Sylvie is the quiet,
seemingly cold, often invisible member of the King family. I love how Duke is drawn to her. Her sense of humor makes an appearance, and
they end up being secret friends. As
real feelings develop on both sides, they both know that to pursue them is
going to turn their families and the town feud on end.
I adored Sylvie. She
learns to find her confidence through Duke’s love. I really like how Duke cherishes her and
protects her. He chooses her above all
else, and I couldn’t love him more for it.
This man is 100% swoony. I love
the emotion and heat between them. They
connect on a physical level while their emotions still play a huge role, even
in the steamiest scenes. Several shot
scenes, some laughs (the family banter is fantastic), and the deep emotions of
each MC choosing themselves and each other over the expectation of everyone
around them: I think this is my favorite book of the series.
Take a trip to Outtatowner.
Meet these two complicated families.
Enjoy their well-written characters and the fun subplot that runs
through the series. I am super excited
for the rest of the Kings to find their person. I am also excited to see how the rest of the
feud’s history unfolds. I can’t wait.
Comments
Post a Comment