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jaihook's Reviews (389)
3.5-Star Review
Hannah Upton, reeling from a tough breakup, dives headfirst into solving a workplace mystery, earning her title as the Gossip Queen of BHI.
Alongside her quest, she meets Jeremy, the new IT guy, whose patience and surfing lessons start pulling her out of her comfort zone.
I liked Hannah as the FMC. She realizes that loving herself is key before entering another relationship, avoiding bad choices like her ex, Clae (who deserves a few eye rolls). Jeremy’s quote, “All I ever wish is for you to view yourself through my eyes,” made my heart melt, though their relationship did move quickly.
The story balances romance with workplace gossip, though I felt the "bathroom bandit" subplot could have been left out and had more time with Jeremy and Hannah. While it’s a quick, 100-page read with a satisfying conclusion, the rushed HEA might leave some wanting a bit more development. Also, the cover doesn’t quite capture Hannah’s signature wine-red hair, which felt like a small miss.
Overall, this novella is to the point and enjoyable for anyone seeking a light, feel-good read!.
Hannah Upton, reeling from a tough breakup, dives headfirst into solving a workplace mystery, earning her title as the Gossip Queen of BHI.
Alongside her quest, she meets Jeremy, the new IT guy, whose patience and surfing lessons start pulling her out of her comfort zone.
I liked Hannah as the FMC. She realizes that loving herself is key before entering another relationship, avoiding bad choices like her ex, Clae (who deserves a few eye rolls). Jeremy’s quote, “All I ever wish is for you to view yourself through my eyes,” made my heart melt, though their relationship did move quickly.
The story balances romance with workplace gossip, though I felt the "bathroom bandit" subplot could have been left out and had more time with Jeremy and Hannah. While it’s a quick, 100-page read with a satisfying conclusion, the rushed HEA might leave some wanting a bit more development. Also, the cover doesn’t quite capture Hannah’s signature wine-red hair, which felt like a small miss.
Overall, this novella is to the point and enjoyable for anyone seeking a light, feel-good read!.
This is the third book in the Love and City Lights series by Ally Williams. I’ve read and really enjoyed the first two books, but unfortunately, Stephanie and Oliver’s story didn’t hit the same for me.
What I liked:
- Stephanie’s backstory, hinted at in book 2, intrigued me, and I was excited to dive into her situation with Rod (who, let’s be honest, can kick rocks!).
- The banter between the characters was a bright spot.
What I didn’t like:
- Stephanie’s tendency to hold back and not say what was really on her mind.
- Her decision to become a digital nomad for Rod, a guy who clearly didn’t care about or treat her well! I found it frustrating how naive she seemed.
- Oliver didn’t treat her much better. He was after the benefits of their connection without committing to a relationship or being honest about his feelings. He criticized how Rod treated Stephanie, yet he wasn’t 100% the best either, especially given how well he knew what she wanted from love.
There were a lot of mixed signals throughout the book, and this quote sums it up: "If that man was a stoplight, he'd be causing head-on collisions every other second." While it ended with a HEA, the story dragged on and became repetitive.
In this book you’ll find:
- Friends to lovers
- Dual POV
- One bed
- ADHD rep
- Vacation romance
- Open door spice
It doesn't seem like a 2nd book was needed. No depth to the relationship or characters.
