This third installment of the "Accidentally in Love" series is a funny - at times hilarious - opposites-attract, enemies-to-lovers story. As an introvert myself, I found it easier to relate to Ben than to outgoing Sera, who came on a little strong at times. Though, to be honest, my favorite character was Charley, Sera's super-genius teenage partner in crime.
While this was not my favorite book in the series (that title still belongs to "The Text God"), I'm looking forward to the next one!
"Falling for your surly boss is a rotten idea. Letting him saw you in half …
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5 stars
This was my first book by Kelly Siskind, and I simply loved the quirky characters! I am looking forward to reading more books in this series (book 2 is already on my TBR).
To be honest, I wasn't sure if I was going to like the book all that much. Jo hasn't been one of my favorite characters, and I was frankly surprised how much she grew on me. But nerdy, awkward Dax on the other hand had always felt a bit like a kindred spirit (well, except for the musical talent and the fame and fortune :D ), so I was curious how this story would play out. At the beginning, I didn't hink that it would make much sense that these two would end up together. But in the end... well, I stand corrected!
I'm sad to see this series come to an end. I've grown very fond of this "weird herd" - the Rockstars Anonymous group and their significant others.
This sweet story gave me all the warm and fuzzy feelings I have come to expect from Nala Henkel Aislinn's books, and it made me smile. A lot. :) I enjoyed spending time with Sam and Brody and the quirky folks of Maple Cove - but it was Aramis who totally stole my heart. (I may also have developed a soft spot for a certain couch...)
I loved the little nods to the Cranberry Hill series, and I'm looking forward to the next book!
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always hard, and everyone deals with grief in their own way. While Goody Two-shoes Cora mostly hides her broken heart and pastes on a smile to make those around her feel better, Austin cultivates a bad-boy image by breaking rules and pretending not to care.
Although it was easy for me to fall in like with Cora, it took a bit longer for me to warm up to Austin and his rebellious behaviour. But I enjoyed their not-so-cunning fake-dating plan, and it was fun to see these two opposites become reluctant friends and finally more.
Despite once again tackling serious issues, this story features the trademark humor and swoon-worthy kisses that I love about this series.
Unlike in the other books of the series I've read so far, the ballerinas - and dance in …
This one really tugged at my heartstrings.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always hard, and everyone deals with grief in their own way. While Goody Two-shoes Cora mostly hides her broken heart and pastes on a smile to make those around her feel better, Austin cultivates a bad-boy image by breaking rules and pretending not to care.
Although it was easy for me to fall in like with Cora, it took a bit longer for me to warm up to Austin and his rebellious behaviour. But I enjoyed their not-so-cunning fake-dating plan, and it was fun to see these two opposites become reluctant friends and finally more.
Despite once again tackling serious issues, this story features the trademark humor and swoon-worthy kisses that I love about this series.
Unlike in the other books of the series I've read so far, the ballerinas - and dance in general - played a rather minor part in this story, and I would have liked to spend more time at the academy.
This book gave me all the feels, and I loved the story of hopeless (or rather hopeful?) romantic Paisley and her high school sweetheart Ty!
I first fell in love with Paisley in "Let It Be Me", where she proved to be an awesome friend to Emerson. That she's an equally awesome shero was made clear in the novella "Bad Case of Loving You" (the prequel to "Made For Loving You" that you don't want to miss!). Ty is such a perfect - albeit reluctant - match for her, and I loved seeing them overcome all their doubts and personal hangups.
I enjoyed the suspense story arc - though if you ask me, the true hero of this tale is Duke, hands (paws) down!
I might just be one of a gazillion fangirls here, but...
...I already fell in love with golden boy Drew in Love is a Lyric, and getting his story next was a real treat. :) It was great to get to see more of him, and not just the goofball side we saw in book #1. Lola turned out to be an excellent match for him, and I found it easy to root for her. These two have plenty of chemistry, and it was satisfying to see Lola finally break free from the expectations of others and forge her own path. There was plenty of drama to go around (both family related as well as work related), the expected (and excellent!) banter between friends and family, and - of course! - plenty of involvement (read: meddling) by my favorite Rockstars Anonymous support group.
They say opposites attract, and boy-oh-boy do they in this entertaining (and hot!) tale.
I'll confess I fell into total insta-like with pretty much the whole Amante clan in "The Runaround", and Ponch is no exception. Andie, on the other hand, already proved to be more of an acquired taste in "New Jerk in Town," so it's extra fun to spend some time in her head and find out what makes her tick.
I truly had a blast watching these two worlds collide while also reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances.
I'll admit that I was rather skeptical about the concept of "bully romance" (and frankly, I still am). I'm generally not a big fan of the enemies-to-more trope because it is quite difficult to pull off a credible transformation from someone behaving like a grade-A jerk to a hero or shero I can root for. But, having read and loved other books by Kelsie that also touched on serious issues, I was curious to see how she would handle it.
Regarding the romance and Ryker's miraculous change, I'm still a bit confused as to how much was posturing for his clique, and when exactly he began to start seeing Cori as a friend and potentially more. Initially, Ryker acted in such a cruel and disrespecting way, I doubted he'd be able to redeem himself. But there were plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and Cori and Ryker got their HEA.
I really …
I'll admit that I was rather skeptical about the concept of "bully romance" (and frankly, I still am). I'm generally not a big fan of the enemies-to-more trope because it is quite difficult to pull off a credible transformation from someone behaving like a grade-A jerk to a hero or shero I can root for. But, having read and loved other books by Kelsie that also touched on serious issues, I was curious to see how she would handle it.
Regarding the romance and Ryker's miraculous change, I'm still a bit confused as to how much was posturing for his clique, and when exactly he began to start seeing Cori as a friend and potentially more. Initially, Ryker acted in such a cruel and disrespecting way, I doubted he'd be able to redeem himself. But there were plenty of swoon-worthy moments, and Cori and Ryker got their HEA.
I really liked Cori as a shero, and I especially enjoyed spending time with her and her group of friends, the Curvy Girl Club 2.0. I also appreciated how the story arc with Cori's family played out in the end. And much respect to Faith who actually opposed the plan to bully the bully right back. I'll admit that these girls are better people than me - I don't hink I could forgive Ryker quite as easily as they did, especially Ginger and Faith.
This is the first book in the Curvy Girls series I've read (although there are more on my TBR). It can absolutely be read as a standalone, although you might want to read more about the other girls in the "CGC 2.0" after you've finished this story.
The premise of the "Rockstars Anonymous" group drew me in from the start (no pun intended). And while I might have expected a bit more emphasis on this group over the course of the story, they sure came through in the end.
Overall, there was a bit more drama than I expected, but there were also enough funny moments to balance it out. And - like all the books by Michelle MacQueen I've read so far - it was beautifully written.
What I loved most about this book (and probably the other books in the series to come!) are the characters. Piper is a sweetheart, although her people-pleaser tendencies were a bit hard to stomach sometimes. And Ben(ji) is one of the good guys, if sometimes rather clueless. To be honest, my favorite character so far is Drew, and I can't wait to read …
Great start for a new series!
The premise of the "Rockstars Anonymous" group drew me in from the start (no pun intended). And while I might have expected a bit more emphasis on this group over the course of the story, they sure came through in the end.
Overall, there was a bit more drama than I expected, but there were also enough funny moments to balance it out. And - like all the books by Michelle MacQueen I've read so far - it was beautifully written.
What I loved most about this book (and probably the other books in the series to come!) are the characters. Piper is a sweetheart, although her people-pleaser tendencies were a bit hard to stomach sometimes. And Ben(ji) is one of the good guys, if sometimes rather clueless. To be honest, my favorite character so far is Drew, and I can't wait to read his story! More, please?
Although this is officially the third book in the series, I read it first.
Like other readers have mentioned, I too was struggling a bit with the structure of the book, switching between timelines, and repeating much of the same plot from both points of view.
Technicalities aside, I think Alec is an excellent hero and fits in with the other heroes in Cassie Mae's stories I've already "met". I'm sad to say that I didn't like Theresa as much (not like some others of Cassie Mae's sheroes). At times I was wondering why Alec still put up with her.
Still, it was an entertaining story with a fitting HEA, and now I want to read the other books in the series, too.
In this third and final book of Wylder's story, the Cook brother drama is still going strong. But there are plenty of funny moments, and swoony moments, and in the end, everything seems to fall into place for Wylder and her friends. Overall, an entertaining read and a fitting finale to the series.
