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paddlefoot55
Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review
This is the second book in the Lakeside Library series, and though I have not read the first installment there is enough information that I did not feel I was missing much.
Also, I am back in the world where the main character runs a bookshop/coffee shop/florist - sure there can be more options for our ladies?
An ice cold murder sets Rain and her best friend on a quest to solve the murder, and whilst the MO of a cozy is for the people to get involved in solving the mystery, I had to wonder about some of the reckless and toe-the-line decisions that Rain and her best friend Julia made in this pursuit.
I liked the setting of this mystery, and I liked (for the most part) the people of Lofty Pines, and I would like to visit here again.
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This is the second book in the Lakeside Library series, and though I have not read the first installment there is enough information that I did not feel I was missing much.
Also, I am back in the world where the main character runs a bookshop/coffee shop/florist - sure there can be more options for our ladies?
An ice cold murder sets Rain and her best friend on a quest to solve the murder, and whilst the MO of a cozy is for the people to get involved in solving the mystery, I had to wonder about some of the reckless and toe-the-line decisions that Rain and her best friend Julia made in this pursuit.
I liked the setting of this mystery, and I liked (for the most part) the people of Lofty Pines, and I would like to visit here again.
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ARC received from author for an honest review
Well then.
All this time I thought it was Baden's book that I desperately needed, but I was wrong. It was Stone Dumelin I needed.
Before I go on, I need to say this - what is it with all the Douchey McDouchface hockey parents in all my books. Ugh, this one is the WORST!
Stone and Harlow are so cute, but there is so much sadness and at times bitterness that it takes more than a quick kiss to get trough it all.
I loved seeing more of the rebirth of the Titans, but this was more of the story of the rebirth of Stone.
Gah, I just loved it.
I am curious to learn more about this team in the future.
Well then.
All this time I thought it was Baden's book that I desperately needed, but I was wrong. It was Stone Dumelin I needed.
Before I go on, I need to say this - what is it with all the Douchey McDouchface hockey parents in all my books. Ugh, this one is the WORST!
Stone and Harlow are so cute, but there is so much sadness and at times bitterness that it takes more than a quick kiss to get trough it all.
I loved seeing more of the rebirth of the Titans, but this was more of the story of the rebirth of Stone.
Gah, I just loved it.
I am curious to learn more about this team in the future.
Well, what canI say here?
Other than I'm glad it was included in Audible plus, yeah, not too much.
With such a stellar cast, this should have been amazing. But ooooy.
The cast is the only readon I listened to the whole thing. Like, what did I even really listen to?
The one liners (if you can call them that) fell flat. It was supposed to be humorour, but it wasn't.
I did listen to it all, but was constantly looking at how long I had left.
Other than I'm glad it was included in Audible plus, yeah, not too much.
With such a stellar cast, this should have been amazing. But ooooy.
The cast is the only readon I listened to the whole thing. Like, what did I even really listen to?
The one liners (if you can call them that) fell flat. It was supposed to be humorour, but it wasn't.
I did listen to it all, but was constantly looking at how long I had left.
Awww that was sweet.... like the Ghost Whisperer, with the annoying Jennifer Love Hewitt!
GQ and the Grump drew me in and I couldn't wait to turn each page.
Oh Ryan, I have been waiting for you to find your "one", and the Grump that is Jameson is so perfect for you. This book should be called GQ and the Grump like on Ella's teasers haha.
They just fit so well - opposites really do attract. Ryan was kind of like a puppy, wanting Jameson's time. I don't mean that in a demeaning way, just in a way that he knows what he wants and he is going after it,and fighting for it - hard.
Jameson, well I just don't have words enough for my feelings for him. I hurt, I loved, I wanted more.
Now, we know this is going to be a bit of a cliffy going in as it i book 1, but it wasn't too bad, it just wanted me leaving more, needing to know what happens next with our lovelies.
Was great seeing more of characters in their world that we have come to adore. and am looking forward to book 2
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Oh Ryan, I have been waiting for you to find your "one", and the Grump that is Jameson is so perfect for you. This book should be called GQ and the Grump like on Ella's teasers haha.
They just fit so well - opposites really do attract. Ryan was kind of like a puppy, wanting Jameson's time. I don't mean that in a demeaning way, just in a way that he knows what he wants and he is going after it,and fighting for it - hard.
Jameson, well I just don't have words enough for my feelings for him. I hurt, I loved, I wanted more.
Now, we know this is going to be a bit of a cliffy going in as it i book 1, but it wasn't too bad, it just wanted me leaving more, needing to know what happens next with our lovelies.
Was great seeing more of characters in their world that we have come to adore. and am looking forward to book 2
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ARC received for an honest review
Ummmm. what can I say about Second Chance Scandal?
I liked it better than the first installment, but as I was reading, especially the first say 30%, I was thinking "but I have read this story before".
And I had, in the first installment of the series Alpha CEO.
Baby that the father didn't know about, the woman back in his life, him manipulating and pretty much blackmailing the mum to do as he wanted or he would take her to court for full custody of said child.
Yeah, that is how Second Chance Scandal goes too.
Add in the crappy family, the secrets and not communicating, and it is a sense of deja vu.
I liked Jax and Sophie, but man I hated the way they were with each other . If you love each other, stop the frigging mind games, people!
I kept on reading as I did want to see how they finally make their way back to each other properly, but I did find many an eye roll moment and what the eff are you thinking moments.
If we do get more of this series, I hope we get a different MO (sorry M. Robinson!)
Ummmm. what can I say about Second Chance Scandal?
I liked it better than the first installment, but as I was reading, especially the first say 30%, I was thinking "but I have read this story before".
And I had, in the first installment of the series Alpha CEO.
Baby that the father didn't know about, the woman back in his life, him manipulating and pretty much blackmailing the mum to do as he wanted or he would take her to court for full custody of said child.
Yeah, that is how Second Chance Scandal goes too.
Add in the crappy family, the secrets and not communicating, and it is a sense of deja vu.
I liked Jax and Sophie, but man I hated the way they were with each other . If you love each other, stop the frigging mind games, people!
I kept on reading as I did want to see how they finally make their way back to each other properly, but I did find many an eye roll moment and what the eff are you thinking moments.
If we do get more of this series, I hope we get a different MO (sorry M. Robinson!)
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
The rich-city-girl-goes-to-small-town-and-chaos-ensues trope isn't a new tale, but darn it I do love these tales.
Add in the grumpy single local and you have me hooked.
He acts like he hates her, but we the reader see right through that the the fact he is crushing so hard on her - and the feeling is mutual.
I loved the small town setting, love the nosy locals and adore Mr Grumpy.
It is light, it is fluffy, and it shows that you can't keep a good woman down, no matter how important you think you are (I am looking at you, Niles!)
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The rich-city-girl-goes-to-small-town-and-chaos-ensues trope isn't a new tale, but darn it I do love these tales.
Add in the grumpy single local and you have me hooked.
He acts like he hates her, but we the reader see right through that the the fact he is crushing so hard on her - and the feeling is mutual.
I loved the small town setting, love the nosy locals and adore Mr Grumpy.
It is light, it is fluffy, and it shows that you can't keep a good woman down, no matter how important you think you are (I am looking at you, Niles!)
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