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It Happened in Charleston #1
The Match
From the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Match —a charming romance novel about second chances and the healing power of love, with a never-before-seen chapter.
Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it...
Evie Jones has dedicated her life and very limited funds working for Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her Charlie, a service-dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But it’s no secret that the company has been struggling to make ends meet. It’s up to her and her long-time mentor and boss to throw the fundraiser of a century to keep the doors open.
Then Evie meets Jacob Broaden and there are instant sparks—but not the good kind. Although his ten-year-old daughter, Sam, was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, the newly single dad had no idea she set him up for an initial client meeting with Evie. It doesn’t take long for Jacob to be convinced that Evie, and her magical, woodland-green eyes, might just be the best thing for him and his daughter.
As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match with a lovable golden retriever named Daisy, she starts longing for something she’s never had before—a loving family. For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most.
Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it...
Evie Jones has dedicated her life and very limited funds working for Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her Charlie, a service-dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But it’s no secret that the company has been struggling to make ends meet. It’s up to her and her long-time mentor and boss to throw the fundraiser of a century to keep the doors open.
Then Evie meets Jacob Broaden and there are instant sparks—but not the good kind. Although his ten-year-old daughter, Sam, was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, the newly single dad had no idea she set him up for an initial client meeting with Evie. It doesn’t take long for Jacob to be convinced that Evie, and her magical, woodland-green eyes, might just be the best thing for him and his daughter.
As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match with a lovable golden retriever named Daisy, she starts longing for something she’s never had before—a loving family. For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most.
320 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 2020
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June 23, 2024
Evie and her service dog, Charlie, become an integral part of divorced dad Jacob and his daughter, Sam's lives when they need a service dog for her seizures. As Evie also experiences seizures, she’s perfectly positioned to provide Sam with the understanding and support she needs.
Sure, this book is a bit cheesy—maybe even extra cheesy—but it flows well and hooks you right from the start. How often do you come across a story featuring not one, but two service dogs? It's a refreshing and intriguing topic.
Yes, there's plenty of romance cheese, but it’s also a super cute story that’s hard not to like. The audiobook narration adds an extra layer of enjoyment, making the experience even better.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the chance to listen and review this delightful audiobook ARC. If you're a fan of heartwarming tales with a side of romance and adorable dogs, this one's for you!
Sure, this book is a bit cheesy—maybe even extra cheesy—but it flows well and hooks you right from the start. How often do you come across a story featuring not one, but two service dogs? It's a refreshing and intriguing topic.
Yes, there's plenty of romance cheese, but it’s also a super cute story that’s hard not to like. The audiobook narration adds an extra layer of enjoyment, making the experience even better.
Big thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the chance to listen and review this delightful audiobook ARC. If you're a fan of heartwarming tales with a side of romance and adorable dogs, this one's for you!
September 21, 2024
4.75 ★'s
y'all mb i read the new edition not the old one so if you saw my other review no you didn't
oh my gosh, this book was amazing. i loved the epilepsy rep as well. this is probably my second fav sarah adams book.
i loved everything about this book, besides the insta-lust. but everything else about this was perfect.
jacob, dear god, please send me a man like him. he is amazing. evie? she is inspiring. she deserved this man just as much as he deserved her ❤️
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ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ pre-read
i love sarah adams, let's hope it delivers 🙏🏻🤞🏻
“I want Jake and Evie. Stupid kissing profile pictures. Cute nicknames for each other. I want serious. Exclusive. Us. I don't want anything less than planning months out for a vacation and obnoxious Christmas cards that have you, me, Sam, and the dogs on the front. Can you handle that?”
oh my gosh, this book was amazing. i loved the epilepsy rep as well. this is probably my second fav sarah adams book.
i loved everything about this book, besides the insta-lust. but everything else about this was perfect.
jacob, dear god, please send me a man like him. he is amazing. evie? she is inspiring. she deserved this man just as much as he deserved her ❤️
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ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ pre-read
i love sarah adams, let's hope it delivers 🙏🏻🤞🏻
February 19, 2022
Está bien cute.
Es de esos libros bien wholesome, feel good, que te hacen pasar un momento agradable.
Evie es una mujer de 26 años que sufre de epilepsia por lo que tiene un perro de asistencia, le ha cambiado la vida porque tiene esa independencia que creía perdida cuando empezó con las convulsiones.
Evie trabaja en un centro de crianza de perros de asistencia y ahí es donde conoce a Jake que quiere adquirir un perro para su hija Sam que tiene algunos meses que fue diagnosticada con la misma enfermedad de Evie.
Me gustó mucho la relación de Evie y Jake, fue bonita, divertida y tierna y tal cual k-drama no hay escenas spicy, sólo unos cuantos besitos si tú estás buscando como diría mi amiga Viri fueguito, aquí no lo vas a encontrar.
Otra relación que me gustó fue la que se dio entre Evie y Sam, de cómo se entendían, se apoyaban y el gran cariño que se tuvieron como madre e hija.
El epílogo es bien cheesy, que te deja una sonrisa en la boca.
Es de esos libros bien wholesome, feel good, que te hacen pasar un momento agradable.
Evie es una mujer de 26 años que sufre de epilepsia por lo que tiene un perro de asistencia, le ha cambiado la vida porque tiene esa independencia que creía perdida cuando empezó con las convulsiones.
Evie trabaja en un centro de crianza de perros de asistencia y ahí es donde conoce a Jake que quiere adquirir un perro para su hija Sam que tiene algunos meses que fue diagnosticada con la misma enfermedad de Evie.
Me gustó mucho la relación de Evie y Jake, fue bonita, divertida y tierna y tal cual k-drama no hay escenas spicy, sólo unos cuantos besitos si tú estás buscando como diría mi amiga Viri fueguito, aquí no lo vas a encontrar.
Otra relación que me gustó fue la que se dio entre Evie y Sam, de cómo se entendían, se apoyaban y el gran cariño que se tuvieron como madre e hija.
El epílogo es bien cheesy, que te deja una sonrisa en la boca.
October 14, 2021
4-but-not-quite stars
Edit: I upgraded the rating because a) The moments that were good were really good and I can't let the bad overshadow them. b) I am not grumpy anymore.
I'd start by saying that this would be a really good one for anyone who loves chick lit novels and/or cute kids and animals. (I mean, I understand- that's my kind of shit too)
This started off amazingly well and I'd like to say that it retained the flavor till the end, but nope,my fate woke up with the aim to demolish any chances of me rating any book higher than three stars, as it has been since the past weeks.
I loved Evie but Jake as a man was sometimes good and sometimes okay for me. However Jake as a Dad is is 100/10 from me, I mean I'll even put up a sign around my neck. He would definitely be in the top 0.1 percentile of the Dad Club.
Evie was so full of life and such a kind hearted, generous and real person because she had her insecurities, didn't have any fake bravado or the I'm better or I'm different game playing. She was an amazing female MC and I love her type of characters. Jake was nice too and sometimes did make me love him but sometimes I felt that even though he had insecurities and trust issues, thanks to his ex-wife, he was older and supposed to be more mature in terms of relationships than Evie. But as a father he soooo played the part and seriously that could be enough reason for some to fall in love with him. His banter with his daughter and the way he cared for her was so sweet and endearing to read about that I had a goofy smile on my face the entire time, sometimes because of them and sometimes during Jake and Evie show.
I mean, he watched Gilmore Girls, was reading Twilight (uh-huh no judgement here, it was to determine whether it's appropriate for her or not) and so many other things just to make sure that he could understand his daughter better when the time came. He slept on the floor in her room for six months so that he could be there if she had an epileptic attack, took great care of her as a single dad, giving up on hours of a job he loved just so he could be with her.
If this is still not sufficient, idk what is.
There were few instances where I found the plot too short and not as fleshed out as I'd have preferred but overall it was nice, sweet, funny and oh yep, a clean romance and I love them, not because I'm a prude *eyes all erotica books I've read* but just because I like the getting to know part more than the getting to bed part sometimes.
Edit: I upgraded the rating because a) The moments that were good were really good and I can't let the bad overshadow them. b) I am not grumpy anymore.
I'd start by saying that this would be a really good one for anyone who loves chick lit novels and/or cute kids and animals. (I mean, I understand- that's my kind of shit too)
This started off amazingly well and I'd like to say that it retained the flavor till the end, but nope,
I loved Evie but Jake as a man was sometimes good and sometimes okay for me. However Jake as a Dad is is 100/10 from me, I mean I'll even put up a sign around my neck. He would definitely be in the top 0.1 percentile of the Dad Club.
Evie was so full of life and such a kind hearted, generous and real person because she had her insecurities, didn't have any fake bravado or the I'm better or I'm different game playing. She was an amazing female MC and I love her type of characters. Jake was nice too and sometimes did make me love him but sometimes I felt that even though he had insecurities and trust issues, thanks to his ex-wife, he was older and supposed to be more mature in terms of relationships than Evie. But as a father he soooo played the part and seriously that could be enough reason for some to fall in love with him. His banter with his daughter and the way he cared for her was so sweet and endearing to read about that I had a goofy smile on my face the entire time, sometimes because of them and sometimes during Jake and Evie show.
I mean, he watched Gilmore Girls, was reading Twilight (uh-huh no judgement here, it was to determine whether it's appropriate for her or not) and so many other things just to make sure that he could understand his daughter better when the time came. He slept on the floor in her room for six months so that he could be there if she had an epileptic attack, took great care of her as a single dad, giving up on hours of a job he loved just so he could be with her.
If this is still not sufficient, idk what is.
There were few instances where I found the plot too short and not as fleshed out as I'd have preferred but overall it was nice, sweet, funny and oh yep, a clean romance and I love them, not because I'm a prude *eyes all erotica books I've read* but just because I like the getting to know part more than the getting to bed part sometimes.
June 14, 2024
NOT BAD BUT NOT GOOD
December 14, 2024
✩ 3 stars ✩
What to Expect:
➼ Single Dad
➼ Forced Proximity
➼ Age Gap - 7 Years
➼ Epilepsy Rep
➼ Service Dogs
➼ Opposites Attract
➼ He Takes Care of Her
➼ Manipulative/Unsupportive Family (Hers)
➼ Closed Door
➼ Dual POV
I’ve tried to write this review several times, but I honestly don’t have much to say about this book. 🙃 It was alright, but not great. I’m not often a fan of closed door romance, but I did think this author did a good job planning out a closed door plot that made logical sense. Closed door romances often have very abrupt transitions throughout the story to prevent the opportunity for an intimate scene, but the transitions in The Match felt very natural to me.
I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy this book because of the heavy focus on dogs, but it ended up being the characters that I didn’t completely love. Sometimes I wish I could climb inside a characters head to learn all of their thoughts and feelings, but in this case I would have preferred to know a lot less. They both just seemed a little too thirsty and eager especially considering how poorly their first few interactions went. He was being really hot and cold with her which was also annoying but since his reasoning was based on a desire to protect his daughter and himself from any future heartbreak, he kind of won me over in the end.
Her family’s attempt at forcing an arranged marriage on her was kind of a strange sub plot, but it mostly worked. I didn’t quite understand why she didn’t tell her parents what her ex had done to her in High School, but I’m not entirely sure her parents would have cared, so perhaps it wouldn’t have really mattered. 🤷🏼♀️
✼ ҉ ✼ ҉ ✼ ҉ ✼ ҉ ✼ ҉ ✼ ҉ ✼
Pre-read: Being a non dog person (yes, we exist 🙃), I doubt this will be my fav, but I feel compelled to read more of this author’s books before attending her signing event in January! Hoping my love for the single dad trope will cancel out the dog focus.
What to Expect:
➼ Single Dad
➼ Forced Proximity
➼ Age Gap - 7 Years
➼ Epilepsy Rep
➼ Service Dogs
➼ Opposites Attract
➼ He Takes Care of Her
➼ Manipulative/Unsupportive Family (Hers)
➼ Closed Door
➼ Dual POV
I’ve tried to write this review several times, but I honestly don’t have much to say about this book. 🙃 It was alright, but not great. I’m not often a fan of closed door romance, but I did think this author did a good job planning out a closed door plot that made logical sense. Closed door romances often have very abrupt transitions throughout the story to prevent the opportunity for an intimate scene, but the transitions in The Match felt very natural to me.
I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy this book because of the heavy focus on dogs, but it ended up being the characters that I didn’t completely love. Sometimes I wish I could climb inside a characters head to learn all of their thoughts and feelings, but in this case I would have preferred to know a lot less. They both just seemed a little too thirsty and eager especially considering how poorly their first few interactions went. He was being really hot and cold with her which was also annoying but since his reasoning was based on a desire to protect his daughter and himself from any future heartbreak, he kind of won me over in the end.
Her family’s attempt at forcing an arranged marriage on her was kind of a strange sub plot, but it mostly worked. I didn’t quite understand why she didn’t tell her parents what her ex had done to her in High School, but I’m not entirely sure her parents would have cared, so perhaps it wouldn’t have really mattered. 🤷🏼♀️
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Pre-read: Being a non dog person (yes, we exist 🙃), I doubt this will be my fav, but I feel compelled to read more of this author’s books before attending her signing event in January! Hoping my love for the single dad trope will cancel out the dog focus.
August 14, 2020
practically forced myself to finish this book because i have trouble dnfing books. it’s the bad writing, no plot, and insta love that were a huge turn off for me. plus i couldn’t bring myself to like the main characters or feel any chemistry between them even if i tried!
July 27, 2022
"A veces las personas solo necesitan hablar y ser escuchadas, no arregladas"
(4.3)
✨ Serie: It Happened in Charleston (Book-1)
✨Fue una historia muy linda y dulce. Pasé un rato súper agradable leyendo este libro, no quería soltarlo hasta terminarlo.
El libro trata de Evie, ella es una mujer que sufre de epilepsia, es independiente y por este motivo tiene un perro de asistencia, el cual le ha cambiado la vida para bien. Ella trabaja en Southern Service Paws, es como una empresa de crianza para perros que ayudan a las personas con alguna discapacidad. En una ocasión ella recibe un correo de un hombre llamado Jake, solicitando un perro para su hija de diez años que sufre de epilepsia, pero este encuentro tiene tropiezos porque Jake no envió ningún correo, fue Sam haciéndose pasar por él. Y como Evie se conmueve por la situación de Sam, hará todo lo posible para que su padre acepte y poco a poco irán acercándose más.
✨La relación de Evie y Jack fue bastante tierna y sana, que sí las cosas sucedieron muy rápido, completamente sí. Esto es un gran punto negativo cuando leo los libros, pero aquí no me importó, sentí tanta conexión entre ellos que el poco tiempo en que sucede no fue impedimento para mí. Los disfruté a más no poder, tuvieron tantos momentos super tiernos. (Los mensajes de texto que se enviaban me daban vida *-*)
"-Evie: ¿Hablas así de sucio con todas tus amigas?
-Jake: Solo contigo"
✨ Conecté bastante con Evie, ella me fascinó como protagonista, lagrime en muchas ocasiones por algunas situaciones que tuvo que pasar en su vida. Quería entrar al libro y abrazarla fuertemente, me pareció una chica muy fuerte y decidida, que no rinda y lucha hasta el final. Muy agradable ella, es como si fuera un rayo de sol.
✨La amistad que surge entre Evie y Sam también es muy linda, esa complicidad entre las dos es bastante bonito de leer. Encontraron en la otra esa seguridad, y que una enfermedad no las hace menos capaz de hacer las cosas.
✨Otra amistad que me gustó fue Evie con Jo, ella es la dueña de la empresa de asistencia, es como una mamá para Evie, siempre está ahí apoyándola en todo momento. También es muy lindo que Evie encontrara una familia, a pesar de que la biológica la apartara, porque odié completamente a esos padres de ella.
✨Es el primer libro que leo de la autora y me ha gustado su pluma, deseando leer más libros de ella.
✨Para finalizar, una historia simple, divertida, tierna, dulce, con unos personajes que disfrutas completamente.
(4.3)
✨ Serie: It Happened in Charleston (Book-1)
✨Fue una historia muy linda y dulce. Pasé un rato súper agradable leyendo este libro, no quería soltarlo hasta terminarlo.
El libro trata de Evie, ella es una mujer que sufre de epilepsia, es independiente y por este motivo tiene un perro de asistencia, el cual le ha cambiado la vida para bien. Ella trabaja en Southern Service Paws, es como una empresa de crianza para perros que ayudan a las personas con alguna discapacidad. En una ocasión ella recibe un correo de un hombre llamado Jake, solicitando un perro para su hija de diez años que sufre de epilepsia, pero este encuentro tiene tropiezos porque Jake no envió ningún correo, fue Sam haciéndose pasar por él. Y como Evie se conmueve por la situación de Sam, hará todo lo posible para que su padre acepte y poco a poco irán acercándose más.
✨La relación de Evie y Jack fue bastante tierna y sana, que sí las cosas sucedieron muy rápido, completamente sí. Esto es un gran punto negativo cuando leo los libros, pero aquí no me importó, sentí tanta conexión entre ellos que el poco tiempo en que sucede no fue impedimento para mí. Los disfruté a más no poder, tuvieron tantos momentos super tiernos. (Los mensajes de texto que se enviaban me daban vida *-*)
"-Evie: ¿Hablas así de sucio con todas tus amigas?
-Jake: Solo contigo"
✨ Conecté bastante con Evie, ella me fascinó como protagonista, lagrime en muchas ocasiones por algunas situaciones que tuvo que pasar en su vida. Quería entrar al libro y abrazarla fuertemente, me pareció una chica muy fuerte y decidida, que no rinda y lucha hasta el final. Muy agradable ella, es como si fuera un rayo de sol.
✨La amistad que surge entre Evie y Sam también es muy linda, esa complicidad entre las dos es bastante bonito de leer. Encontraron en la otra esa seguridad, y que una enfermedad no las hace menos capaz de hacer las cosas.
✨Otra amistad que me gustó fue Evie con Jo, ella es la dueña de la empresa de asistencia, es como una mamá para Evie, siempre está ahí apoyándola en todo momento. También es muy lindo que Evie encontrara una familia, a pesar de que la biológica la apartara, porque odié completamente a esos padres de ella.
✨Es el primer libro que leo de la autora y me ha gustado su pluma, deseando leer más libros de ella.
✨Para finalizar, una historia simple, divertida, tierna, dulce, con unos personajes que disfrutas completamente.
March 27, 2021
4.25 stars ⭐️
“The problem is, I don’t want to be friends with Evie. I want to take her on a date, and run my hands through her long hair, and find out if her lips feel as soft as they look.”
Oh my god,this was so cute. This was the first book i read from this author and i loved it sm. It had everything I wanted and the starting had me hooked😭 Sarah really knows how to hook the readers from the start I mean look at this-
”I wake up to the feel of Charlie’s tongue grazing my cheek. I don’t like being kissed like this first thing in the morning. Mainly because I don’t like mornings, and I wish that he would get it through his thick head that I need every minute of sleep possible. But just like every morning, he’s persistent ..... “But he doesn’t like this game. Never has. It worries him to not be able to see my face. We’ve been together now for three years—and he’s become the tiniest bit overprotective. But he’s the best snuggler in the whole world, so I allow his slightly domineering attitude”
And guess what? turns out, Charlie isn’t a guy but a dog😩🥺 I mean damn, I personally loved the starting of it.
Evie was so fun to read. She has been suffering from epilepsy and Charlie is her service dog who helps her with her seizures. She was so kind, real and the kind of person who brings light when they enter a room. I’m happy that Sarah did something unique cause I haven’t really read a book in which MC has epilepsy.
Jake had his moments. I just felt that he should’ve been a little more mature and he had a lot of trust issues but i get that because his ex-wife left him after 9 years. In terms of his relationship with his daughter, he was frkn fabulous!! I loved the relationship he had with our lil’ Samantha aka Sam. He was so sweet with her and i was like ugh there goes my heartt😩✨
Now the biggest and my favourite characters in the books are without any doubt the dogs Charlie and Daisy (tho we didn’t see much of her) and the cutest kid ever who deserves the world Sam.
The book was so so cute and I loved it sm!😩❤️ The epilogue had me all in the feels and I was so happy to see the way Evie and Sam developed a sweet and mother-daughter relationship.
This would’ve easily been a 5 stars read if the plot of Natalie wasn’t rushed and there should’ve been a little more character development.
Overall, this was a really fun and enjoyable read.
“The problem is, I don’t want to be friends with Evie. I want to take her on a date, and run my hands through her long hair, and find out if her lips feel as soft as they look.”
Oh my god,this was so cute. This was the first book i read from this author and i loved it sm. It had everything I wanted and the starting had me hooked😭 Sarah really knows how to hook the readers from the start I mean look at this-
”I wake up to the feel of Charlie’s tongue grazing my cheek. I don’t like being kissed like this first thing in the morning. Mainly because I don’t like mornings, and I wish that he would get it through his thick head that I need every minute of sleep possible. But just like every morning, he’s persistent ..... “But he doesn’t like this game. Never has. It worries him to not be able to see my face. We’ve been together now for three years—and he’s become the tiniest bit overprotective. But he’s the best snuggler in the whole world, so I allow his slightly domineering attitude”
And guess what? turns out, Charlie isn’t a guy but a dog😩🥺 I mean damn, I personally loved the starting of it.
Evie was so fun to read. She has been suffering from epilepsy and Charlie is her service dog who helps her with her seizures. She was so kind, real and the kind of person who brings light when they enter a room. I’m happy that Sarah did something unique cause I haven’t really read a book in which MC has epilepsy.
Jake had his moments. I just felt that he should’ve been a little more mature and he had a lot of trust issues but i get that because his ex-wife left him after 9 years. In terms of his relationship with his daughter, he was frkn fabulous!! I loved the relationship he had with our lil’ Samantha aka Sam. He was so sweet with her and i was like ugh there goes my heartt😩✨
Now the biggest and my favourite characters in the books are without any doubt the dogs Charlie and Daisy (tho we didn’t see much of her) and the cutest kid ever who deserves the world Sam.
The book was so so cute and I loved it sm!😩❤️ The epilogue had me all in the feels and I was so happy to see the way Evie and Sam developed a sweet and mother-daughter relationship.
This would’ve easily been a 5 stars read if the plot of Natalie wasn’t rushed and there should’ve been a little more character development.
Overall, this was a really fun and enjoyable read.
August 1, 2024
okay ive decided to try a bullet style review for shorter fluffy romance books/books that i dont want to write a full review on!
꒰ ⁀➴ ⊹ ࣪ ˖ 🏹꒱ → the match ╰ 3.75 ⭐️
°˖➴ this book is about evie, a woman with epilepsy who works in a place that trains service dogs who help people with epilepsy, and jake, a single father whose daughter has epilepsy. jake and evie meet when jakes daughter, samantha, sets up a meeting with evie pretending to be jake. jake and evie don't originally get along but they obviously end up falling in love.
──── i liked evie, she was nice and i liked the way she was with sam (who, btw, was the most annoying thing ever. i hate bratty kids) . i liked jake for the most part as well. i didnt like him in the begininng and he said some really cringy stuff 😭 and some stuff that genuinely pissed me off like stfu why tf would u say that? sam was really annoying imo and kind of js got in the way. i didnt hate her but she got on my nerves.
──── the writing wasnt bad, i dont think its amazing but its a sarah adams book so i wasn't expecting it to be. i dont think her writing is good, but i dont think it's necessarily bad. it doesnt bother me at all. there were some really cheesy and cringy lines that made me go wtf.
꒰ 🌷 ── ₊ ⊹ ꒱ → this was really good imo. i js thought that the relationship moved kind of fast? like idk. another thing is i forgot that this was a single dad romance and i HATE single parent romances (trauma from gilmore girls) . this was the first one ive read and its safe to say that i will be staying away from them from now on. the child js always gets in the way and pisses me off yk. another thing is i didnt know about the age gap? i also dont like age gap romances (trauma from 'the love hypothesis') and the age difference in this book is like 7 or 8 years i think? i dont remember but i know that shes in her 20s and hes 33. thats all. other than all of that, i really enjoyed this. i js couldnt bring myself to give it 4 stars with all the cringy/cheesy lines so 3.75 ⭐️ !!
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pre-review: (3.75) i finished this in like three hours on my second flight. this time i did not cry because of a mean stranger (read: mean man 2x my age) . small rtc!
ᝰ.ᐟ pre-read: cutie little romance before i read 'i am not jessica chen' !! rec from hailey + a lot of my goodreads besties liked this one! going to hit up oceanofpdf.com rn 🤭
꒰ ⁀➴ ⊹ ࣪ ˖ 🏹꒱ → the match ╰ 3.75 ⭐️
°˖➴ this book is about evie, a woman with epilepsy who works in a place that trains service dogs who help people with epilepsy, and jake, a single father whose daughter has epilepsy. jake and evie meet when jakes daughter, samantha, sets up a meeting with evie pretending to be jake. jake and evie don't originally get along but they obviously end up falling in love.
──── i liked evie, she was nice and i liked the way she was with sam (who, btw, was the most annoying thing ever. i hate bratty kids) . i liked jake for the most part as well. i didnt like him in the begininng and he said some really cringy stuff 😭 and some stuff that genuinely pissed me off like stfu why tf would u say that? sam was really annoying imo and kind of js got in the way. i didnt hate her but she got on my nerves.
──── the writing wasnt bad, i dont think its amazing but its a sarah adams book so i wasn't expecting it to be. i dont think her writing is good, but i dont think it's necessarily bad. it doesnt bother me at all. there were some really cheesy and cringy lines that made me go wtf.
꒰ 🌷 ── ₊ ⊹ ꒱ → this was really good imo. i js thought that the relationship moved kind of fast? like idk. another thing is i forgot that this was a single dad romance and i HATE single parent romances (trauma from gilmore girls) . this was the first one ive read and its safe to say that i will be staying away from them from now on. the child js always gets in the way and pisses me off yk. another thing is i didnt know about the age gap? i also dont like age gap romances (trauma from 'the love hypothesis') and the age difference in this book is like 7 or 8 years i think? i dont remember but i know that shes in her 20s and hes 33. thats all. other than all of that, i really enjoyed this. i js couldnt bring myself to give it 4 stars with all the cringy/cheesy lines so 3.75 ⭐️ !!
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pre-review: (3.75) i finished this in like three hours on my second flight. this time i did not cry because of a mean stranger (read: mean man 2x my age) . small rtc!
ᝰ.ᐟ pre-read: cutie little romance before i read 'i am not jessica chen' !! rec from hailey + a lot of my goodreads besties liked this one! going to hit up oceanofpdf.com rn 🤭
July 18, 2024
★★★★☆ - 4.25 stars
this is my new favorite Sarah Adams book (aside from When in Rome). it was insanely easy to binge in one night and had me blushing the entire time.
i was hesitant to start this book because some of hers have been really cheesy (The Cheat Sheet and The Rule Book). i was pleasantly surprised to see no cringey lines in sight, just lot of heartwarming vibes. it was so refreshing.
i loved Evie so much—mostly what she does for others but also the fact believes in herself. she has a very strong sense of self and doesn’t let anyone undermine her, because she knows her job is changing people’s lives. if you haven’t read the summary, Evie works for an organization that helps dogs save lives. she doesn’t make a lot of money from this, but it was clear from the beginning that she wasn’t backing out. that’s only part of what made her so admirable.
Jake was also sweet!! i knew i’d like him from the moment I heard he was a single dad. that trope always sounds like something i wouldn’t personally enjoy, but i realized how good it is in this book. his daughter, Sam’s relationship with Evie made the connection so much stronger between them. it made my heart burst with emotion. he was a bit grumpy at first, but i quickly realized how lovely he is.
what i also found so nice about this book is that it wasn’t loaded with tropes. no fake dating, no miscommunication, and not a super drawn-out third act conflict. it was just about 2 people attracted to each other who weren’t afraid to express it. i loved that they were able to communicate how they felt. Evie was so straightforward, which really helped their relationship grow. she knew exactly what she wanted and Jake was willing to open up to her. but even though there wasn’t any fake dating or rules surrounding their relationship, they still took things slow like normal people. all of their interactions were so sweet!! i loved every moment between them.
overall, if you’re wanting a short, but heartwarming romance, this is the one!
this is my new favorite Sarah Adams book (aside from When in Rome). it was insanely easy to binge in one night and had me blushing the entire time.
i was hesitant to start this book because some of hers have been really cheesy (The Cheat Sheet and The Rule Book). i was pleasantly surprised to see no cringey lines in sight, just lot of heartwarming vibes. it was so refreshing.
i loved Evie so much—mostly what she does for others but also the fact believes in herself. she has a very strong sense of self and doesn’t let anyone undermine her, because she knows her job is changing people’s lives. if you haven’t read the summary, Evie works for an organization that helps dogs save lives. she doesn’t make a lot of money from this, but it was clear from the beginning that she wasn’t backing out. that’s only part of what made her so admirable.
Jake was also sweet!! i knew i’d like him from the moment I heard he was a single dad. that trope always sounds like something i wouldn’t personally enjoy, but i realized how good it is in this book. his daughter, Sam’s relationship with Evie made the connection so much stronger between them. it made my heart burst with emotion. he was a bit grumpy at first, but i quickly realized how lovely he is.
what i also found so nice about this book is that it wasn’t loaded with tropes. no fake dating, no miscommunication, and not a super drawn-out third act conflict. it was just about 2 people attracted to each other who weren’t afraid to express it. i loved that they were able to communicate how they felt. Evie was so straightforward, which really helped their relationship grow. she knew exactly what she wanted and Jake was willing to open up to her. but even though there wasn’t any fake dating or rules surrounding their relationship, they still took things slow like normal people. all of their interactions were so sweet!! i loved every moment between them.
overall, if you’re wanting a short, but heartwarming romance, this is the one!
October 1, 2022
4.5⭐️ This might be my favorite Sarah Adams book (behind the Cheat Sheet of course). Such an adorable rom-com that I am simply obsessed with. This couple & family are everything. 💛
August 31, 2021
5-I-Have-No-Words-Stars!!!
Scratch the I have no word part, please. One word. Perfect. Yes, it is. If you read this you will definitely expect:
-Ray of sunshine heroine which you will adore because she is very optimistic, thoughtful, funny, kind and immensely independent. She's perfect in this book, my dream heroine.
-Single dad with trust issues but also really caring and loving. He's also hot you know... which makes it 100% better than it already is.
-Fur babies that save lives- my precious babies. I wish I can pet them and baby them all day!
-Adorable and independent 10 year old girl
-Romance so pure and warm that will definitely give you butterflies in your stomach because it's precious.
Seriously, this book touched me in a way that other books haven't done before. The amount of information I've learned about how wonderful and life-changing service dogs are will forever be stuck in my heart and mind. As a dog lover, I am usually drawn to books with dogs in them but this is the very first time I've read a book with service dogs in them and I absolutely adored it.
I'm mentally picturing Charlie & Daisy being so adorable that it makes my heart so happy. They save people's lives and it's overwhelming-how crucial their roles are to people with disabilities.
I mean who can resist a perfect face like this?
TELL ME WHO!!!!
This is not your typical romance book because it has it's lessons about life and how people deal with disabilities. Definitely recommend this to all bookworms because it deserves all the love it can get! Kudos to Sarah Adams! You did great girl, you did great!
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Pre-reading review:
A ray of sunshine heroine with a golden retriever service dog plus a semi-grumpy single dad? This could be heaven you know. I really hope it is!
Scratch the I have no word part, please. One word. Perfect. Yes, it is. If you read this you will definitely expect:
-Ray of sunshine heroine which you will adore because she is very optimistic, thoughtful, funny, kind and immensely independent. She's perfect in this book, my dream heroine.
-Single dad with trust issues but also really caring and loving. He's also hot you know... which makes it 100% better than it already is.
-Fur babies that save lives- my precious babies. I wish I can pet them and baby them all day!
-Adorable and independent 10 year old girl
-Romance so pure and warm that will definitely give you butterflies in your stomach because it's precious.
Seriously, this book touched me in a way that other books haven't done before. The amount of information I've learned about how wonderful and life-changing service dogs are will forever be stuck in my heart and mind. As a dog lover, I am usually drawn to books with dogs in them but this is the very first time I've read a book with service dogs in them and I absolutely adored it.
I'm mentally picturing Charlie & Daisy being so adorable that it makes my heart so happy. They save people's lives and it's overwhelming-how crucial their roles are to people with disabilities.
I mean who can resist a perfect face like this?
TELL ME WHO!!!!
This is not your typical romance book because it has it's lessons about life and how people deal with disabilities. Definitely recommend this to all bookworms because it deserves all the love it can get! Kudos to Sarah Adams! You did great girl, you did great!
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Pre-reading review:
A ray of sunshine heroine with a golden retriever service dog plus a semi-grumpy single dad? This could be heaven you know. I really hope it is!
March 25, 2024
it's been a long time since i've read a book where i don't want it to end. 💛
July 24, 2024
Such a cute read!!!
Loved the dog aspect of this book🫶🏻
Loved the dog aspect of this book🫶🏻
July 15, 2024
This was cute and fun, nothing too special! The third act breakup was infuriating 🙃
August 27, 2021
I do like The Match very much. The book exceed my expectation. This is my first read by Miss Adams. And I am certainly looking forward for her next book.
I am surprise to find low rating for this book. The romance story with epilepsy heroine and a cute dog has all the feels. It is cute, sweet and light comedy.
The story is simple. The banter is cute and the characters are loveable. Although I wish Ivy is not that harsh on her judgement.
4 stars
I am surprise to find low rating for this book. The romance story with epilepsy heroine and a cute dog has all the feels. It is cute, sweet and light comedy.
The story is simple. The banter is cute and the characters are loveable. Although I wish Ivy is not that harsh on her judgement.
4 stars
September 20, 2020
"Sometimes people just need to talk and be heard—not fixed."
When I first started this book, I thought it was going to be a 4-5 star read because the plot was right up my alley. Evie (h) has epilepsy and she works at Southern Service Paws, a company that matches dogs with people suffering from disabilities. In one of her meetings with prospective clients, she meets Jake, a single dad that was not looking for a seizure-assist dog to Sam, his 10-year-old daughter that also suffers from epilepsy. I loved Jake and Evie’s first meeting because it was equal parts endearing and awkward. Their connection was instant and I became excited to see how it all would unfold.
After Jake decides to get a seizure-assist dog to his daughter, Evie starts spending a lot of time in his house to help Sam with her new dog. Their scenes together were amazing and they became a little family in no time at all. Their dynamic was one of the only redeeming qualities of this book because it was all very natural and sweet. The beginning of Evie and Jake’s relationship was also very cute because they just clicked. They didn’t mind just spending a lot of time talking and getting to know each other, which made their relationship very special.
However, everything went downhill after the 60% mark. I absolutely hated Evie’s family and the way they wanted to make Evie marry a man who had bullied her during high school just because it was the best thing for their law firm. That whole dinner scene where they tried to push Evie into marrying Trevor right in front of Jake made me want to throw my phone at the wall. I can’t believe Evie could be so naïve as to believe her parents actually wanted to do something nice for her. I was already frustrated with her, but the cherry on top of the cake was Jake getting pissed at the situation and doubting Evie’s feelings for him even though he already knew her family was awful.
Jake and Evie kinda break up after that and when Jake arrives at his house, he finds his ex-wife there. They fight and Jake decides to spend the night at a hotel because his ex wants to sleep at his house or whatever it is that happened. On the next day, Evie goes to Jake’s house to apologize and of course, she finds his ex-wife there. The ex tells a story about how Jake was still sleeping in his room and Evie believes that he had sex with her. This whole plot was pathetic because contrary to what they led me to believe in the previous chapters, they clearly didn’t trust each other after all the conversations they had.
Anyways, the drama with her parents, the miscommunication, and the lack of trust was all too much. I only finished the book because I had already wasted a lot of time reading it, but the urge to dnf was strong, I’m not gonna lie. Considering this wasn’t a great experience and that I’ve heard the drama in the second book is equally ridiculous, I’ve decided to not continue this series.
When I first started this book, I thought it was going to be a 4-5 star read because the plot was right up my alley. Evie (h) has epilepsy and she works at Southern Service Paws, a company that matches dogs with people suffering from disabilities. In one of her meetings with prospective clients, she meets Jake, a single dad that was not looking for a seizure-assist dog to Sam, his 10-year-old daughter that also suffers from epilepsy. I loved Jake and Evie’s first meeting because it was equal parts endearing and awkward. Their connection was instant and I became excited to see how it all would unfold.
After Jake decides to get a seizure-assist dog to his daughter, Evie starts spending a lot of time in his house to help Sam with her new dog. Their scenes together were amazing and they became a little family in no time at all. Their dynamic was one of the only redeeming qualities of this book because it was all very natural and sweet. The beginning of Evie and Jake’s relationship was also very cute because they just clicked. They didn’t mind just spending a lot of time talking and getting to know each other, which made their relationship very special.
However, everything went downhill after the 60% mark. I absolutely hated Evie’s family and the way they wanted to make Evie marry a man who had bullied her during high school just because it was the best thing for their law firm. That whole dinner scene where they tried to push Evie into marrying Trevor right in front of Jake made me want to throw my phone at the wall. I can’t believe Evie could be so naïve as to believe her parents actually wanted to do something nice for her. I was already frustrated with her, but the cherry on top of the cake was Jake getting pissed at the situation and doubting Evie’s feelings for him even though he already knew her family was awful.
Jake and Evie kinda break up after that and when Jake arrives at his house, he finds his ex-wife there. They fight and Jake decides to spend the night at a hotel because his ex wants to sleep at his house or whatever it is that happened. On the next day, Evie goes to Jake’s house to apologize and of course, she finds his ex-wife there. The ex tells a story about how Jake was still sleeping in his room and Evie believes that he had sex with her. This whole plot was pathetic because contrary to what they led me to believe in the previous chapters, they clearly didn’t trust each other after all the conversations they had.
Anyways, the drama with her parents, the miscommunication, and the lack of trust was all too much. I only finished the book because I had already wasted a lot of time reading it, but the urge to dnf was strong, I’m not gonna lie. Considering this wasn’t a great experience and that I’ve heard the drama in the second book is equally ridiculous, I’ve decided to not continue this series.
April 2, 2021
This was an okay read, nothing extraordinary, but nice to pass the time 🤷🏼♀️
May 18, 2020
Yay!! Sarah writes a good contemporary! Gah contempory is so hard for me and I get so nervous when my favorite authors go there. This was a sweet story with all the feels! I loved that she wrote about someone with a disability but didn't go into a victum place. Evie was strong, indepediant and working on herself and I loved that she was in a good place, but still had to deal with the epilepsie. I have daughters who are working their way to a good place with their disability and it was so awesome to see her handling it. We are trying to get them to a place they can adult on their own and this was just a hopeful book for me to read right now. Plus! JAKE! Dang! Sarah write me up some more men to Love! Geez girl! I was fanning my face over this beautiful man:} Such a good love story with some real life obsticals and situations keeping these two on their toes. Really enjoyed this fun, sweet romance!!
This has no religion, is chaste but with some longing looks, some inuendo like he is looking her up and down, a long time couple smack each others butts. Not squeaky clean but not crass in anyway. Everyday modern life but clean enough I would totally give this to my teen to read.
This has no religion, is chaste but with some longing looks, some inuendo like he is looking her up and down, a long time couple smack each others butts. Not squeaky clean but not crass in anyway. Everyday modern life but clean enough I would totally give this to my teen to read.
June 11, 2020
Evie works for Southern Service Paws (SSP) helping many match their service dogs to offer safety and independence for people with certain medical needs. Evie would know, since she was one of their clients, and was matched with Charlie, her seizure assist dog.
Evie meets the ever so handsome single dad Jake and his ten year old daughter Sam who was diagnosed with epilepsy.
The characters were so endearing and had their hearts in the right place. This is a closed door romance that had plenty of swoon and a great romcom too!
I highly recommend this book for a nice escape read.
Evie meets the ever so handsome single dad Jake and his ten year old daughter Sam who was diagnosed with epilepsy.
The characters were so endearing and had their hearts in the right place. This is a closed door romance that had plenty of swoon and a great romcom too!
I highly recommend this book for a nice escape read.
March 31, 2021
It Happened in Charleston
1. The Match ➟ 4 stars
2. The Enemy ➟ to be read
Book: The Match
Rating: 4 stars
Favorite Quote: “Evie is here with me. I can smell the coconut scent lingering in her hair and hear her taking deep breaths as she sleeps. This feels right, and I don’t know how long I’m going to be able to keep convincing myself that we’re just two casual friends dating. This feels a lot like falling in love.”
Summary
Evie Jones has been diagnosed with epilepsy since she was sixteen; over the years, she has learned to navigate her life with her disability, but she never thought she would be able to live alone until she was able to get a service dog, Charlie. Ever since she got Charlie, she began working at Southern Service Paws as a full-time employee. And on a normal morning with a new client, the last thing she expected was for her client to be so attractive and for her client to have no idea who she was. Turns out, Jake did not set up this meeting, his 12-year-old daughter, Sam, did. Jake Broaden has had a difficult couple months, after finding out his daughter has been diagnosed with epilepsy and his wife leaving them, the last thing he expected was Evie to collide into his world. So, Jake and Evie may start off on the wrong foot but somehow as they work together to help Sam, it all seems to be too perfect to be true.
Review
Aww this was so fucking cute! I had heart eyes the whole time I read this. I am surprised I actually enjoyed this so much. I prefer my romances dark/emotional/steamy, and this was none of those things. I also prefer my mains not to have children thus this book was the opposite of everything I usually like. Even though the plot was kind of predictable, this was a pure, feel good kind of romance and it worked so well for me!
↳Plot. This was my first Sarah Adam’s book, but I saw so many good reviews so my hopes were high for this. My expectations were definitely met because I fell in love with this book. It was hard to get into it a bit as Sarah threw so much information at us about the main characters, so the first couple pages felt like monologues. But after those chapters ended, the writing was easy and the plot flowed nicely. I was actually laughing during a romantic comedy for once! ( I rarely actually find rom-coms to be funny) There was just something about this book, so even though it was not something I would normally read I enjoyed it to the fullest.
↳Characters. I loved both characters equally! I love Evie, she was funny, quirky and just so relatable. I genuinely enjoyed her and wished she was my friend. I loved reading about her story with epilepsy and how that has affected her today. Jake was also just as great. He was actually so funny, plus I loved his flirty side. And as a parent he was great; the way he cared for his daughter, Sam, was so cute (literal dad goals!)
↳Romance. Gosh, Jake and Evie were so cute! This was kind of a semi-grumpy/sunshine trope, which made me love this even more. I loved how they naturally became friends first but then just could not stop resisting each other. The way Evie just fit so perfectly with Sam, and they became a family so fast, made me melt. Plus, Jake was boyfriend goals! He was just so sweet with Evie and was perfect.
Teaser ➟ “EVIE: Oh. Is our date in two days? I totally forgot.
JAKE: You’re not funny.
EVIE: *Screenshot of countdown timer, titled: Days until date with Jake.*
JAKE: Better. What time should I call you tonight?
EVIE: I’ll be home by 7.
JAKE: I’ll call you at 7:01. I mean…I’ll call you at some vague time after that so you don’t realize how much I like you.”
In all, I am still so surprised at how much I enjoyed this. I can’t wait to read more Sarah Adam’s books!
1. The Match ➟ 4 stars
2. The Enemy ➟ to be read
Book: The Match
Rating: 4 stars
Favorite Quote: “Evie is here with me. I can smell the coconut scent lingering in her hair and hear her taking deep breaths as she sleeps. This feels right, and I don’t know how long I’m going to be able to keep convincing myself that we’re just two casual friends dating. This feels a lot like falling in love.”
Summary
Evie Jones has been diagnosed with epilepsy since she was sixteen; over the years, she has learned to navigate her life with her disability, but she never thought she would be able to live alone until she was able to get a service dog, Charlie. Ever since she got Charlie, she began working at Southern Service Paws as a full-time employee. And on a normal morning with a new client, the last thing she expected was for her client to be so attractive and for her client to have no idea who she was. Turns out, Jake did not set up this meeting, his 12-year-old daughter, Sam, did. Jake Broaden has had a difficult couple months, after finding out his daughter has been diagnosed with epilepsy and his wife leaving them, the last thing he expected was Evie to collide into his world. So, Jake and Evie may start off on the wrong foot but somehow as they work together to help Sam, it all seems to be too perfect to be true.
Review
Aww this was so fucking cute! I had heart eyes the whole time I read this. I am surprised I actually enjoyed this so much. I prefer my romances dark/emotional/steamy, and this was none of those things. I also prefer my mains not to have children thus this book was the opposite of everything I usually like. Even though the plot was kind of predictable, this was a pure, feel good kind of romance and it worked so well for me!
↳Plot. This was my first Sarah Adam’s book, but I saw so many good reviews so my hopes were high for this. My expectations were definitely met because I fell in love with this book. It was hard to get into it a bit as Sarah threw so much information at us about the main characters, so the first couple pages felt like monologues. But after those chapters ended, the writing was easy and the plot flowed nicely. I was actually laughing during a romantic comedy for once! ( I rarely actually find rom-coms to be funny) There was just something about this book, so even though it was not something I would normally read I enjoyed it to the fullest.
↳Characters. I loved both characters equally! I love Evie, she was funny, quirky and just so relatable. I genuinely enjoyed her and wished she was my friend. I loved reading about her story with epilepsy and how that has affected her today. Jake was also just as great. He was actually so funny, plus I loved his flirty side. And as a parent he was great; the way he cared for his daughter, Sam, was so cute (literal dad goals!)
↳Romance. Gosh, Jake and Evie were so cute! This was kind of a semi-grumpy/sunshine trope, which made me love this even more. I loved how they naturally became friends first but then just could not stop resisting each other. The way Evie just fit so perfectly with Sam, and they became a family so fast, made me melt. Plus, Jake was boyfriend goals! He was just so sweet with Evie and was perfect.
Teaser ➟ “EVIE: Oh. Is our date in two days? I totally forgot.
JAKE: You’re not funny.
EVIE: *Screenshot of countdown timer, titled: Days until date with Jake.*
JAKE: Better. What time should I call you tonight?
EVIE: I’ll be home by 7.
JAKE: I’ll call you at 7:01. I mean…I’ll call you at some vague time after that so you don’t realize how much I like you.”
In all, I am still so surprised at how much I enjoyed this. I can’t wait to read more Sarah Adam’s books!
July 31, 2020
4 stars
This was so lighthearted and cute I really enjoyed it. I adored Jacob and Evie. They are so precious to me. My only complaint is that near the middle the story dragged a bit.
This was so lighthearted and cute I really enjoyed it. I adored Jacob and Evie. They are so precious to me. My only complaint is that near the middle the story dragged a bit.
Shelved as 'dnf'
August 2, 2024dnf @33%
I've read and enjoyed Practice Makes Perfect by this author, but this one isn't working for me. Clichéd and simplistic writing, annoying main character who tries to be cute, love interest with zero personality, one-dimensional side characters. Even the narrators are not that good, especially the male narrator when he does female or girl voices.
I primarily wanted to read this book because of the disability rep and service dogs, but that part feels glossed over. Instead of seeing how Evie teaches the girl to use her service dog, we get descriptions of Evie painting her nails. 🙄
I've read and enjoyed Practice Makes Perfect by this author, but this one isn't working for me. Clichéd and simplistic writing, annoying main character who tries to be cute, love interest with zero personality, one-dimensional side characters. Even the narrators are not that good, especially the male narrator when he does female or girl voices.
I primarily wanted to read this book because of the disability rep and service dogs, but that part feels glossed over. Instead of seeing how Evie teaches the girl to use her service dog, we get descriptions of Evie painting her nails. 🙄
June 24, 2024
My gosh!!!! This was so cute!!!!!! 😭😭😭
July 21, 2022
No puedo calificar con más de dos estrellas por lo siguiente:
1) La protagonista se refiere a sí mismo como feminista, pero llama zorra a otra mujer solo porque piensa que se acostó con el tipo.
"Deseando que estuviera transmitiendo superpoderes a mi palma que me ayudarían a sacar a esta zorra de la casa de Jake"
2) El tipo llama plástica a su ex esposa solo por tener cirugías
"Pero no. Ella ya no está. Esta mujer de cabello negro con labios demasiado carnosos y una talla de sujetador completamente nueva no es la mujer que amaba. Ahora parece de plástico"
Hombres
3) El tipo tenía más de 30 años y actuaba como un adolescente.
Muchas cosas fueron tan infantiles
4)Hay cosas muy raras que tratan de hacerse pasar por cosas románticas. Por ejemplo, Evie husmeó en la habitación de Jake y él lo tomó como algo muuuuy agradable.
5)El conflicto y el final no tuvieron ningún tipo de sentido. Muy forzado y rápido.
Lo único rescatable fueron los perros, como se trata el tema de la epilepsia y la crianza respetuosa
1) La protagonista se refiere a sí mismo como feminista, pero llama zorra a otra mujer solo porque piensa que se acostó con el tipo.
"Deseando que estuviera transmitiendo superpoderes a mi palma que me ayudarían a sacar a esta zorra de la casa de Jake"
2) El tipo llama plástica a su ex esposa solo por tener cirugías
"Pero no. Ella ya no está. Esta mujer de cabello negro con labios demasiado carnosos y una talla de sujetador completamente nueva no es la mujer que amaba. Ahora parece de plástico"
Hombres
3) El tipo tenía más de 30 años y actuaba como un adolescente.
Muchas cosas fueron tan infantiles
4)Hay cosas muy raras que tratan de hacerse pasar por cosas románticas. Por ejemplo, Evie husmeó en la habitación de Jake y él lo tomó como algo muuuuy agradable.
5)El conflicto y el final no tuvieron ningún tipo de sentido. Muy forzado y rápido.
Lo único rescatable fueron los perros, como se trata el tema de la epilepsia y la crianza respetuosa
May 25, 2024
4.25 🌟 STOOPPPP this was so good!!!
I absolutely loved this. Right from page one I was hooked and invested in the two main characters. I loved how this book was so silly and fun but dealt with serious and sensitive topics, and it did it so well.
Evie is such a fun, badass fmc and I adored her. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Jake was such a freakin cutie softie and I swooned so many times over his love for Evie. Their meet cute was so silly and cute and I loved how their relationship progressed from there. It felt so real. Their banter and tension was so good 😩
The epilepsy representation was done so well and made me connect so much to Evie and Jake’s daughter, Sam. Her relationship with Evie melted me!!! Don’t even get me started on the service dogs. Best part of this book!!!
This was so fun, fast paced, funny, romantic, and heartfelt. I fell in love with these characters 😭🫶🏼😭🫶🏼
I absolutely loved this. Right from page one I was hooked and invested in the two main characters. I loved how this book was so silly and fun but dealt with serious and sensitive topics, and it did it so well.
Evie is such a fun, badass fmc and I adored her. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Jake was such a freakin cutie softie and I swooned so many times over his love for Evie. Their meet cute was so silly and cute and I loved how their relationship progressed from there. It felt so real. Their banter and tension was so good 😩
The epilepsy representation was done so well and made me connect so much to Evie and Jake’s daughter, Sam. Her relationship with Evie melted me!!! Don’t even get me started on the service dogs. Best part of this book!!!
This was so fun, fast paced, funny, romantic, and heartfelt. I fell in love with these characters 😭🫶🏼😭🫶🏼
August 12, 2024
I love Sarah Adams! This book tugged at my heartstrings and kept me engaged the whole time. What more could we ask for?
- Dual POV
- Single dad
- Friends to Lovers
Four stars!
- Dual POV
- Single dad
- Friends to Lovers
Four stars!
November 18, 2021
this book and the other by this author that i’ve read have given me similar vibes… kinda not like other girls with some tearing other girls down too. i just want to read a book without calling other women skanks and hussys or slut shaming.
alright
•the mmc is afraid of having his “man card” revoked when he does stereotypical feminine things like grocery shopping and being happy he can do that without worrying if his daughter is having a seizure
•he also tore a pillow in anger
•the mmc was rude to and flirting with the fmc at their first business meeting together
•the fmc dragged the server at the restaurant into her family drama with her parents
•the utter lack of chemistry between the characters
•she was seriously going to fire her caterer bc she worked with her mom
•the mmc said he should be noticing what exactly the fmc is wearing bc he’s a man but he did
•the fmc snuck into his bedroom to snoop around which was WEIRD
•i think im also supposed to love that he is reading twilight but it’s okay bc it’s not bc he likes it he’s just reading it to make sure it’s appropriate 🙄
•the fmc said she looked like a “hussy” bc she was wearing a big shirt, shorts and no bra as pjs…. okay???
•she’s also sooo crazy and different and special for wearing christmas pjs in july
•i think i’m also supposed to give him points for watching gilmore girls?? that’s just called having taste??
•the mmc YANKED the fmc’s phone out of her hand
•we’re also supposed to love that he’s not grossed out by periods. the bar is on the ground
•also body shaming his ex wife for getting plastic surgery and calling her a skank and a hussy
alright
•the mmc is afraid of having his “man card” revoked when he does stereotypical feminine things like grocery shopping and being happy he can do that without worrying if his daughter is having a seizure
•he also tore a pillow in anger
•the mmc was rude to and flirting with the fmc at their first business meeting together
•the fmc dragged the server at the restaurant into her family drama with her parents
•the utter lack of chemistry between the characters
•she was seriously going to fire her caterer bc she worked with her mom
•the mmc said he should be noticing what exactly the fmc is wearing bc he’s a man but he did
•the fmc snuck into his bedroom to snoop around which was WEIRD
•i think im also supposed to love that he is reading twilight but it’s okay bc it’s not bc he likes it he’s just reading it to make sure it’s appropriate 🙄
•the fmc said she looked like a “hussy” bc she was wearing a big shirt, shorts and no bra as pjs…. okay???
•she’s also sooo crazy and different and special for wearing christmas pjs in july
•i think i’m also supposed to give him points for watching gilmore girls?? that’s just called having taste??
•the mmc YANKED the fmc’s phone out of her hand
•we’re also supposed to love that he’s not grossed out by periods. the bar is on the ground
•also body shaming his ex wife for getting plastic surgery and calling her a skank and a hussy
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