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Project Kaitlyn
The Sweet Water Circle Book 1
Grayson Avery
2022 Finalist
286 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Project Kaitlyn by Grayson Avery is the first book in the Sweet Water Circle series. Kaitlyn Colby has little self-esteem but she is a fighter, there are no two ways about it. She juggles her work and personal life, sharing her child's parenting with her ex-husband, but all this leaves her with no time to find anyone else and she can't imagine that anyone would want a washed-up single mom. Then she meets Hunter Dixon. He hires her to help with advertising on a project and she falls for him, hook, line, and sinker. But she's too shy. Or is she? Can she change? Can she become the confident, outward-going woman she needs to be to entice the man of her dreams?
Project Kaitlyn by Grayson Avery is a hilarious story that will have you chuckling all the way through. The main protagonist may be short on self-esteem but she has more than enough sass to make up for it. She isn’t backward in coming forward, which can lead to some awkward yet funny moments and she is, in part, the kind of woman many of us wish we could be. The main male character is one you will both love and hate - for a while anyway - and the remaining characters, all equally well-developed, fall into place naturally, with their own quirks. Besides being a laugh-out-loud comedy, sometimes of errors, this story also has a message - you will only get what you expect to get. In our current troubled times, this story was a welcome ray of sunshine, a little lightness to brighten up dark days. I look forward to the next in the series.
Project Kaitlyn by Grayson Avery is the first book in the Sweet Water Circle series. Kaitlyn Colby has little self-esteem but she is a fighter, there are no two ways about it. She juggles her work and personal life, sharing her child's parenting with her ex-husband, but all this leaves her with no time to find anyone else and she can't imagine that anyone would want a washed-up single mom. Then she meets Hunter Dixon. He hires her to help with advertising on a project and she falls for him, hook, line, and sinker. But she's too shy. Or is she? Can she change? Can she become the confident, outward-going woman she needs to be to entice the man of her dreams?
Project Kaitlyn by Grayson Avery is a hilarious story that will have you chuckling all the way through. The main protagonist may be short on self-esteem but she has more than enough sass to make up for it. She isn’t backward in coming forward, which can lead to some awkward yet funny moments and she is, in part, the kind of woman many of us wish we could be. The main male character is one you will both love and hate - for a while anyway - and the remaining characters, all equally well-developed, fall into place naturally, with their own quirks. Besides being a laugh-out-loud comedy, sometimes of errors, this story also has a message - you will only get what you expect to get. In our current troubled times, this story was a welcome ray of sunshine, a little lightness to brighten up dark days. I look forward to the next in the series.
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Accidental Mobster
A Light Contemporary Reverse Harem Mafia Romance
Daisy Emory
2022 Honorable Mention
232 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Bernadette Longu for Readers' Favorite
Accidental Mobster by Daisy Emory is an exceptional, exciting, page-turning story. The theme is a well-known one of romance, drama, comedy, and the mob but written in one of the most exciting ways ever. The author captures your attention from the opening line on the first page to the last line on the last page. This leaves you slightly frustrated because it ends and you feel that you need more, but Daisy Emory leaves room for you to use your own imagination and look forward to reading other books of hers or even if she writes a sequel to this one. The author leaves room at the end of this lovely book to go any which way, even a sitcom.
Accidental Mobster is set in current times. The main characters are Amelia, Forrest, Dane, Arcadio, Shea, and their boss Stephan Moriarty. The author weaves these characters into Amelia’s life in the most exasperating, exciting, and lovable ways and one keeps reading to see how they all fit together. The plot is full of fun, laughter, drama, a car chase and kidnapping, and more. To find out more about these adventures, you will find yourself reading well into the night. Accidental Mobster by Daisy Emory is a must-read from cover to cover on a lazy winter Sunday before an open fire with oodles of coffee and marshmallows. Or a late-night read after a frustrating day that will bring relaxation, laughter, and fun into an otherwise cruel world. Thank you, Daisy, for putting pen to paper and writing this delightful book.
Accidental Mobster by Daisy Emory is an exceptional, exciting, page-turning story. The theme is a well-known one of romance, drama, comedy, and the mob but written in one of the most exciting ways ever. The author captures your attention from the opening line on the first page to the last line on the last page. This leaves you slightly frustrated because it ends and you feel that you need more, but Daisy Emory leaves room for you to use your own imagination and look forward to reading other books of hers or even if she writes a sequel to this one. The author leaves room at the end of this lovely book to go any which way, even a sitcom.
Accidental Mobster is set in current times. The main characters are Amelia, Forrest, Dane, Arcadio, Shea, and their boss Stephan Moriarty. The author weaves these characters into Amelia’s life in the most exasperating, exciting, and lovable ways and one keeps reading to see how they all fit together. The plot is full of fun, laughter, drama, a car chase and kidnapping, and more. To find out more about these adventures, you will find yourself reading well into the night. Accidental Mobster by Daisy Emory is a must-read from cover to cover on a lazy winter Sunday before an open fire with oodles of coffee and marshmallows. Or a late-night read after a frustrating day that will bring relaxation, laughter, and fun into an otherwise cruel world. Thank you, Daisy, for putting pen to paper and writing this delightful book.
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Finding My Night
A Boss/Assistant Romantic Comedy (The Finding)
Halo Roberts
2022 Bronze Medal
220 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Cayla-Paige Nortje for Readers' Favorite
What do you do when you have a crush on your boss? You obviously pretend those feelings don’t exist, right? In Finding My Night by Halo Roberts, Bree has landed the perfect job right out of culinary school and, in addition to that, she has her very own eye candy supply on a daily basis. What more could she ask for? Nick shouldn’t be thinking about his personal chef in this way, but the longer she’s in his life, the harder it becomes to ignore his growing feelings. And from those feelings, he has an inkling that a relationship with Bree would be entirely different from the superficial relationships he’s had throughout the years. But would he even want to venture into relationship territory with Bree with the possibility of total heartache if he were to lose her, or will he forfeit potential happiness to protect his heart?
Finding My Night is about taking a chance and wearing our hearts on our sleeves. Halo Roberts has created a lovely story with a comedic element that provides an escape from reality through the love that blooms between the characters. This story shows what can happen when we open ourselves up to love. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters because their inclusion adds to the unique and fun ambiance that runs through the whole story like a golden thread. Multiple perspectives really do provide a deeper connection to each character by having a better understanding of what’s going on in the character’s mind and this added to the value of this story.
What do you do when you have a crush on your boss? You obviously pretend those feelings don’t exist, right? In Finding My Night by Halo Roberts, Bree has landed the perfect job right out of culinary school and, in addition to that, she has her very own eye candy supply on a daily basis. What more could she ask for? Nick shouldn’t be thinking about his personal chef in this way, but the longer she’s in his life, the harder it becomes to ignore his growing feelings. And from those feelings, he has an inkling that a relationship with Bree would be entirely different from the superficial relationships he’s had throughout the years. But would he even want to venture into relationship territory with Bree with the possibility of total heartache if he were to lose her, or will he forfeit potential happiness to protect his heart?
Finding My Night is about taking a chance and wearing our hearts on our sleeves. Halo Roberts has created a lovely story with a comedic element that provides an escape from reality through the love that blooms between the characters. This story shows what can happen when we open ourselves up to love. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters because their inclusion adds to the unique and fun ambiance that runs through the whole story like a golden thread. Multiple perspectives really do provide a deeper connection to each character by having a better understanding of what’s going on in the character’s mind and this added to the value of this story.
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Summer Flame
A Second Chance Romantic Comedy (A Season's Detour, Book 1)
Hayleigh Sol
2022 Silver Medal
360 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Stephanie Chapman for Readers' Favorite
Hayleigh Sol brings Maya’s dream of environmental awareness to fruition with Summer Flame: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy in which Maya has created her business, Green For Green. Maya is in distress after being told that the immense pressure she is under has caused many of her physical ailments. She landed a major commercial contract to build a hospital, but when she returns to work she learns that her orders for steel for the project have not arrived. Her estranged boyfriend Brad encourages her to make him a partner in her company, as he was already standing in as a manager. Her grandmother tells her that she needs to take another vacation at Bass Lake. While Maya is at Bass Lake, working from her laptop inside a store, she locks eyes with a person from her past; Luca, her first kiss and more from her childhood trips, appears in the store. Recognition is immediate, and they rekindle their relationship. Is this going to be just summer romance again or is there something else growing?
I was sympathetic toward Maya’s insecurities. Hayleigh Sol has created a story that builds romantic suspense with every page, preventing me from putting the book down. Maya’s relationship with Brad caused her a lot of stress, and I felt that he did not have Maya’s interests at heart. I think she knew this deep down but was in denial about whether their four-year relationship could have been wrong. She also had fond memories of Luca, and I hoped they would build a future together. Evan, a supporting character, was important to the plot. I would have turned to Evan for suggestions because he was present every day and did well at Green for Green. The vivid descriptions of Bass Lake make it easy to envision. Readers of romance stories that feature the personal development of a female protagonist will find delight in Summer Flame. This can be a standalone novel, but I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Hayleigh Sol brings Maya’s dream of environmental awareness to fruition with Summer Flame: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy in which Maya has created her business, Green For Green. Maya is in distress after being told that the immense pressure she is under has caused many of her physical ailments. She landed a major commercial contract to build a hospital, but when she returns to work she learns that her orders for steel for the project have not arrived. Her estranged boyfriend Brad encourages her to make him a partner in her company, as he was already standing in as a manager. Her grandmother tells her that she needs to take another vacation at Bass Lake. While Maya is at Bass Lake, working from her laptop inside a store, she locks eyes with a person from her past; Luca, her first kiss and more from her childhood trips, appears in the store. Recognition is immediate, and they rekindle their relationship. Is this going to be just summer romance again or is there something else growing?
I was sympathetic toward Maya’s insecurities. Hayleigh Sol has created a story that builds romantic suspense with every page, preventing me from putting the book down. Maya’s relationship with Brad caused her a lot of stress, and I felt that he did not have Maya’s interests at heart. I think she knew this deep down but was in denial about whether their four-year relationship could have been wrong. She also had fond memories of Luca, and I hoped they would build a future together. Evan, a supporting character, was important to the plot. I would have turned to Evan for suggestions because he was present every day and did well at Green for Green. The vivid descriptions of Bass Lake make it easy to envision. Readers of romance stories that feature the personal development of a female protagonist will find delight in Summer Flame. This can be a standalone novel, but I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Men or Paws
A Romantic Comedy
Rich Amooi
2022 Gold Medal
404 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Men or Paws by Rich Amooi is a sweet, romantic comedy. The offer was one Beth couldn’t turn down - $15,000 for watching one dog for three weeks. What could be easier? The problem is the client isn’t going anywhere. He's staying home and Beth needs to live in the guesthouse. The other problem? He's the man voted "sexiest man alive," Rocco Romano, the quintessential bad boy of Hollywood. But that’s okay. He's not Beth's type. The dog is a different matter - he wasn’t called Houdini for fun! An accidental kiss between Beth and Rocco sets off a heart-thumping chain of events and when Houdini escapes, it's just the icing on the cake. Much hilarity ensues with a healthy dose of romance but is this a fairy tale with a happy ending?
Men or Paws by Rich Amooi is a good, clean, fun story that will make you laugh out loud more than once. The characters have great chemistry and are well developed. You'll love the female lead and will eventually come to love the male lead; everyone will love the dog. It's an engaging story with plenty of humor and you'll be egging the characters on to get together. The dialog is simple, the story is easy to follow, and there's plenty going on. It's not a long story and you'll probably read it in or two sittings but it’s a nice way to while away a few hours. The characters are real people in a story that could so easily happen. It's not complicated, there's no twisting, turning plot to try to keep up with - it's just good, clean fun. If you like chick-lit, you'll like this one.
Men or Paws by Rich Amooi is a sweet, romantic comedy. The offer was one Beth couldn’t turn down - $15,000 for watching one dog for three weeks. What could be easier? The problem is the client isn’t going anywhere. He's staying home and Beth needs to live in the guesthouse. The other problem? He's the man voted "sexiest man alive," Rocco Romano, the quintessential bad boy of Hollywood. But that’s okay. He's not Beth's type. The dog is a different matter - he wasn’t called Houdini for fun! An accidental kiss between Beth and Rocco sets off a heart-thumping chain of events and when Houdini escapes, it's just the icing on the cake. Much hilarity ensues with a healthy dose of romance but is this a fairy tale with a happy ending?
Men or Paws by Rich Amooi is a good, clean, fun story that will make you laugh out loud more than once. The characters have great chemistry and are well developed. You'll love the female lead and will eventually come to love the male lead; everyone will love the dog. It's an engaging story with plenty of humor and you'll be egging the characters on to get together. The dialog is simple, the story is easy to follow, and there's plenty going on. It's not a long story and you'll probably read it in or two sittings but it’s a nice way to while away a few hours. The characters are real people in a story that could so easily happen. It's not complicated, there's no twisting, turning plot to try to keep up with - it's just good, clean fun. If you like chick-lit, you'll like this one.
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Courage Caroline
A Romance Novel
Heather Lenz
2021 Finalist
267 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite
Courage Caroline: A Romance Novel by Heather Lenz is a suspenseful, captivating novel that follows Caroline as she navigates her complicated love life and establishes the values important to her in a relationship. For some time, Caroline’s world has been about balancing her demanding work schedule and taking time to spend with her loving grandmother, Melody, who has been ill for a while. Through mutual friends, Caroline meets Jolan, a charming, easy-going, handsome man, who inspires her to adopt a slower pace. On a visit to New York with him, Caroline unexpectedly meets Jonathan. Though he is equally good-looking, Jonathan displays a sense of thoughtfulness, calmness, and wisdom. Caroline struggles with her emotions between the two men as other complex events unfold in her life.
When reading Courage Caroline, I was constantly engaged. The novel is filled with many surprising scenes and revelations. Caroline is drawn to the two men for different reasons. Her potential future with each man could face challenges, an element in the story that adds to its suspense. Caroline’s genuineness is compared to the pretentiousness of some of the antagonists in the novel. Her grandmother is playful, fun, and loving. Despite her illness, she does not hold her granddaughter back and encourages Caroline to pursue her happiness. The settings in the novel also add to the scenes. New York’s busy and lively scene sets a suitable background for the changes that occur in Caroline’s life. While in the city, Caroline yearns for California’s leisurely pace, which is where she is from. Courage Caroline by Heather Lenz is a wonderful chick lit novel that readers will enjoy.
Courage Caroline: A Romance Novel by Heather Lenz is a suspenseful, captivating novel that follows Caroline as she navigates her complicated love life and establishes the values important to her in a relationship. For some time, Caroline’s world has been about balancing her demanding work schedule and taking time to spend with her loving grandmother, Melody, who has been ill for a while. Through mutual friends, Caroline meets Jolan, a charming, easy-going, handsome man, who inspires her to adopt a slower pace. On a visit to New York with him, Caroline unexpectedly meets Jonathan. Though he is equally good-looking, Jonathan displays a sense of thoughtfulness, calmness, and wisdom. Caroline struggles with her emotions between the two men as other complex events unfold in her life.
When reading Courage Caroline, I was constantly engaged. The novel is filled with many surprising scenes and revelations. Caroline is drawn to the two men for different reasons. Her potential future with each man could face challenges, an element in the story that adds to its suspense. Caroline’s genuineness is compared to the pretentiousness of some of the antagonists in the novel. Her grandmother is playful, fun, and loving. Despite her illness, she does not hold her granddaughter back and encourages Caroline to pursue her happiness. The settings in the novel also add to the scenes. New York’s busy and lively scene sets a suitable background for the changes that occur in Caroline’s life. While in the city, Caroline yearns for California’s leisurely pace, which is where she is from. Courage Caroline by Heather Lenz is a wonderful chick lit novel that readers will enjoy.
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Preconceived Notions
Silver Falls Series, Book 2
Hayleigh Sol
2021 Honorable Mention
298 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Preconceived Notions is a romantic comedy novel written by Hayleigh Sol. Thirty-six-year-old career-driven attorney Rachel James wants to settle down and adopt a child of her own. Scott Riley is a late-thirties divorced guy who enjoys his bachelor life. Fate intervenes when their respective best friends, Sophie and Jax, start dating, causing Rachel and Scott to cross each other's paths. Despite their mutual attraction to each other, Rachel finds Scott's reluctance to be tied down by a child a hindrance to their burgeoning relationship. Scott, in turn, wants Rachel to like him on his own merits, not just as a contender for the role of a potential parent to her child. But after a string of disastrous dates, Rachel and Scott discover that no one else understands them better than each other.
Funny, clever, and full of heart, Preconceived Notions is a joy to read from start to finish. Author Hayleigh Sol's humor-filled narrative makes for an entertaining reading experience, providing plenty of light-hearted moments between some dramatic sequences. The palpable chemistry between Rachel and Scott acts as a bedrock to the narrative, engaging the reader through witty banter and heart-touching moments. Both of them are well-realized, and the depth and complexity of their personalities make them thoroughly compelling to read. It is a character-driven story and, as such, the narrative is somewhat of a slow burn, but it only adds to the charm of the characters. I had an absolute blast reading Preconceived Notions. If you enjoy romance novels sprinkled with a healthy dose of wit and humor, I highly recommend reading it.
Preconceived Notions is a romantic comedy novel written by Hayleigh Sol. Thirty-six-year-old career-driven attorney Rachel James wants to settle down and adopt a child of her own. Scott Riley is a late-thirties divorced guy who enjoys his bachelor life. Fate intervenes when their respective best friends, Sophie and Jax, start dating, causing Rachel and Scott to cross each other's paths. Despite their mutual attraction to each other, Rachel finds Scott's reluctance to be tied down by a child a hindrance to their burgeoning relationship. Scott, in turn, wants Rachel to like him on his own merits, not just as a contender for the role of a potential parent to her child. But after a string of disastrous dates, Rachel and Scott discover that no one else understands them better than each other.
Funny, clever, and full of heart, Preconceived Notions is a joy to read from start to finish. Author Hayleigh Sol's humor-filled narrative makes for an entertaining reading experience, providing plenty of light-hearted moments between some dramatic sequences. The palpable chemistry between Rachel and Scott acts as a bedrock to the narrative, engaging the reader through witty banter and heart-touching moments. Both of them are well-realized, and the depth and complexity of their personalities make them thoroughly compelling to read. It is a character-driven story and, as such, the narrative is somewhat of a slow burn, but it only adds to the charm of the characters. I had an absolute blast reading Preconceived Notions. If you enjoy romance novels sprinkled with a healthy dose of wit and humor, I highly recommend reading it.
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Matilda's Wish
Beth Prentice
2021 Bronze Medal
352 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Lisa McCombs for Readers' Favorite
“Was Fate happy? No. It was not. Fate was only happy once it set me up and then ripped the carpet out from under my feet so that I fell flat on my face. I’m Tilly Lockhart, and this is my story.” Thus begins Matilda’s crazy transition from city career girl to barely resisting country gal. Upon receiving a phone call from stranger Gregory Blackburn the Third, she really has no other option but to return the call. According to Attorney Blackburn, Matilda is the sole beneficiary of her great-aunt's farm. Matilda is at her last dime after being forced to close her cupcake bakery. Down on her luck, not daring to request assistance from her parents in whose favor she is no longer comfortable, she accepts the challenge of residing on this unknown relative’s property for twelve months in order to fully inherit the mysterious gift. As she grows accustomed to the inconveniences of country life, Matilda battles the suspicious attitudes of the townsfolk in order to succeed as mistress of Dun Roamin’.
Matilda’s Wish by Beth Prentice is an expected treasure to this reviewer. With the perfect balance of humor, romance, and wicked commentary, this novel has opened my heart to more from Beth Prentice. With a well-edited pen, Matilda’s Wish is sure to convert any reader to this fun story with its strong character development and tightly woven plot. As happy endings go, Matilda’s Wish does not disappoint. Now a Beth Prentice fan, I am anxious to read more.
“Was Fate happy? No. It was not. Fate was only happy once it set me up and then ripped the carpet out from under my feet so that I fell flat on my face. I’m Tilly Lockhart, and this is my story.” Thus begins Matilda’s crazy transition from city career girl to barely resisting country gal. Upon receiving a phone call from stranger Gregory Blackburn the Third, she really has no other option but to return the call. According to Attorney Blackburn, Matilda is the sole beneficiary of her great-aunt's farm. Matilda is at her last dime after being forced to close her cupcake bakery. Down on her luck, not daring to request assistance from her parents in whose favor she is no longer comfortable, she accepts the challenge of residing on this unknown relative’s property for twelve months in order to fully inherit the mysterious gift. As she grows accustomed to the inconveniences of country life, Matilda battles the suspicious attitudes of the townsfolk in order to succeed as mistress of Dun Roamin’.
Matilda’s Wish by Beth Prentice is an expected treasure to this reviewer. With the perfect balance of humor, romance, and wicked commentary, this novel has opened my heart to more from Beth Prentice. With a well-edited pen, Matilda’s Wish is sure to convert any reader to this fun story with its strong character development and tightly woven plot. As happy endings go, Matilda’s Wish does not disappoint. Now a Beth Prentice fan, I am anxious to read more.
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Stick a Cork in It
Rich Amooi
2021 Silver Medal
302 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Rylanne Burdette for Readers' Favorite
Ted and Ivy are both passionate wine connoisseurs who own their own wineries. When Ted asks Ivy about teaming up and creating a wine together, they get off on the wrong foot. Ivy doesn’t like how straightforward he is, and he’s too arrogant for her liking; there is no way she will ever work with him. With some scheming from certain family members, Ted and Ivy meet in person and go at it with the insults and back and forth banter. However, as they get closer, sparks begin to fly, and Ted and Ivy realize they may not hate each other as much as they thought. Stick a Cork in It by Rich Amooi is a sweet romance that touches on some heavy, important topics.
Stick a Cork in It by Rich Amooi was such an enjoyable contemporary romance. I loved reading chapters from Ted's and Ivy’s perspectives; both were entertaining in their personalities and actions. The antics their grandmothers got into throughout the story made me laugh, and I thought they added a lot in the roles of entertaining side characters. I cringed a bit at some of Ted’s dialogue, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with his romance with Ivy anyway. Romance is one of my favorite genres, and Stick a Cork in It made me so happy. Although there were predictable moments, I couldn’t help but tear up at the end. I would recommend Stick a Cork in It to people who love clean romances and the enemies-to-lovers trope!
Ted and Ivy are both passionate wine connoisseurs who own their own wineries. When Ted asks Ivy about teaming up and creating a wine together, they get off on the wrong foot. Ivy doesn’t like how straightforward he is, and he’s too arrogant for her liking; there is no way she will ever work with him. With some scheming from certain family members, Ted and Ivy meet in person and go at it with the insults and back and forth banter. However, as they get closer, sparks begin to fly, and Ted and Ivy realize they may not hate each other as much as they thought. Stick a Cork in It by Rich Amooi is a sweet romance that touches on some heavy, important topics.
Stick a Cork in It by Rich Amooi was such an enjoyable contemporary romance. I loved reading chapters from Ted's and Ivy’s perspectives; both were entertaining in their personalities and actions. The antics their grandmothers got into throughout the story made me laugh, and I thought they added a lot in the roles of entertaining side characters. I cringed a bit at some of Ted’s dialogue, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with his romance with Ivy anyway. Romance is one of my favorite genres, and Stick a Cork in It made me so happy. Although there were predictable moments, I couldn’t help but tear up at the end. I would recommend Stick a Cork in It to people who love clean romances and the enemies-to-lovers trope!
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The Sound of Violet
Allen Wolf
2021 Gold Medal
226 Pages
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Romance - Comedy
Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
The Sound of Violet is an emotional rollercoaster that made a wonderful heart-rending story. Shawn is autistic and wants nothing more in life than to find the perfect girl who will marry him and love him forever. His grandma Ruth and brother Colin have watched and protected him all his life, worrying about his choices. As the story opens, Shawn is going out on many dates but each one of them is more disastrous than the last. When he meets Violet, he believes that his search is over and she is the girl of his dreams. Because of his innocence, he fails to see the signs that Violet is a prostitute. Shawn spends as much time with Violet as she will allow, but he always wants more. Violet finds Shawn’s innocence unique, for he is unlike anyone she knows, and she views Shawn and his way of life as an escape from prostitution: an opportunity to move on.
The Sound of Violet is a very different love story than most, and the path that both central characters follow to reach their goals is what makes the work a must-read. It was easy to root for Shawn and want to see his dreams come true whilst also wanting it to all turn out right for Violet. The story focuses on autism, prostitution, God, romance, and family, and pulls it all together perfectly. Author Allen Wolf addresses the issue of human trafficking while presenting a sweet romantic and touching story. The Sound of Violet was sad and happy all at once and I found myself crying and laughing a lot. I was so happy to learn that The Sound of Violet is also a movie, one that I can’t wait to see. It is impossible not to be inspired by Shawn’s determination and Violet’s moxie.
The Sound of Violet is an emotional rollercoaster that made a wonderful heart-rending story. Shawn is autistic and wants nothing more in life than to find the perfect girl who will marry him and love him forever. His grandma Ruth and brother Colin have watched and protected him all his life, worrying about his choices. As the story opens, Shawn is going out on many dates but each one of them is more disastrous than the last. When he meets Violet, he believes that his search is over and she is the girl of his dreams. Because of his innocence, he fails to see the signs that Violet is a prostitute. Shawn spends as much time with Violet as she will allow, but he always wants more. Violet finds Shawn’s innocence unique, for he is unlike anyone she knows, and she views Shawn and his way of life as an escape from prostitution: an opportunity to move on.
The Sound of Violet is a very different love story than most, and the path that both central characters follow to reach their goals is what makes the work a must-read. It was easy to root for Shawn and want to see his dreams come true whilst also wanting it to all turn out right for Violet. The story focuses on autism, prostitution, God, romance, and family, and pulls it all together perfectly. Author Allen Wolf addresses the issue of human trafficking while presenting a sweet romantic and touching story. The Sound of Violet was sad and happy all at once and I found myself crying and laughing a lot. I was so happy to learn that The Sound of Violet is also a movie, one that I can’t wait to see. It is impossible not to be inspired by Shawn’s determination and Violet’s moxie.
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