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You In My Arms. Romancing the Wrong Twin. Two Cowboys and a Baby. Un manny si innocent. Ace in the Hole. What the Cat Dragged In. Fool of Main Beach. How the Cookie Crumbles. A Way with Words. Why I Love Waiters. You Are the Reason. A Way with You. Love You So Hard. Of Dreams and Ceremonies. Love You So Special. The Thousand Smiles of Nicholas Goring. Just Like Cats and Dogs. For a Good Time, Call Why I Love Geeks. I loved Violet and her attitude - her feisty, take no prisoners way about her. She melted Haydn in a way that he only knew chocolate could melt and it was amazing to watch their relationship develop.
Oct 03, Sherry Bohrmueller rated it it was amazing. Brokenhearted is the beginning of a series that takes place in Hope Cove. This was such a wonderfully written refreshing story. The characters were well developed and fit well together. Oliver who was alone most of his life, living and working, doing what he loves, gets shattering news.
When he meets Mack he isn't sure if Mack is gay. I loved how the relationship developed. Oliver was very strong dealing with his issues. I just wasn't sure if Mack was in it for the long haul. The two of them had very good chemistry. It was a very touching story. I love little town stories and this one was wonderful.
In Wholehearted we get to read about deputy Declan. He needs to find love and happiness. He answers a call and finds Lucas in need of help. Lucas was a hard ass when they first meet and he gave Declan a hard time being very gruff. But you have to love Declan for hanging in there and being extremely kind to Lucas. It just broke my heart with what they both went through. I thought as a couple they worked great together. It was nice reading about the characters from the first book and finding out how they were getting along.
Out of all three this story was my favorite. Haydn liked to love them and leave them, he didn't want any relationship, he didn't want the drama. I absolutely adored Haydn. I loved how animated he talked, he was so entertaining. Their story was so good, their relationship developed slowly as they got to know each other. I loved how Haydn finally realized what he wanted in a relationship.
It was fantastic how all the characters were in each book. You get to see all the characters develop throughout all the books. They were all very touching stories and easy to read.
Enjoyed them very much. Oct 13, Angela marked it as dnf Shelves: Too fluffy, couldn't keep my attention beyond the first book in the bundle. Cheryl rated it liked it Dec 15, Jackie Westwater rated it it was amazing Dec 23, Laura rated it really liked it Jan 31, Russ Nielsen rated it it was amazing Sep 14, Milo Baumgartner rated it it was amazing Jan 28, Pati rated it really liked it Jul 04, Bookjunkie12 rated it liked it Oct 13, Deb Stalker rated it it was amazing Feb 05, Doseycat rated it really liked it Apr 16, Sparkles11 rated it really liked it Sep 18, Sharon rated it really liked it Oct 08, Jackie D rated it really liked it Jun 06, Stacy rated it it was amazing Mar 24, Hilcia rated it liked it Aug 18, Roy rated it really liked it Jul 25, And then beg some more.
I loved that I got to know Maggie a bit through her journals, I loved the town, and the sexy times between Mack and Oliver were smokin' hot! Sure, there were a couple of little niggles during the story, but I thought the absolutely sublime narration quelled them quickly. The story is sweet, I absolutely loved John Orr's narration and cannot praise it enough , the sexy times are scorching, and it's got a lovely HEA. Copy generously provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Reviews by Jessewave I really liked this! On to the next one! View all 6 comments. Oct 20, Trisha Harrington rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book went from four stars to five after I read the sequel. I just love this couple and their story made me smile, so after thinking about it for a while, I decided to update my rating.
Mack and Oliver, for me, are such a lovable couple. I adored their story from beginning to end and I was so looking forward to them getting a happy ending. I liked the fact Mack had known Oliver's sister, Maggie, before he knew Oliver.
This audiobook was provided to me by the publisher through Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an impartial review. I liked that she didn't mention it and then it was all forgotten about, and I also liked that their reactions to it was realistic. The story flowed well and everything was going great unt 5 Stars for John Orr's narration! Refresh and try again. When Mack - Hope Cove's Sheriff - goes to tell the stranger on the other side of America Oliver that he had a sister who has recently died, Mack I really enjoyed Keeping Sweets , and Riding the Board was a nice short, so when I saw the premise for Brokenhearted I knew I had to read it. It was a relief when I realized this would play a part in the story because I really do love hospital scenes. I was hoping that the story was more of a murder mystery and the two months apart and the gut-wrenching angst seemed sort of unnecessary at times.
And I will admit, I thought the same thing Oliver did about those two. Tha This book went from four stars to five after I read the sequel. That didn't last long, and I was right back into rooting for this couple not that I ever really stopped.
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But I did wonder how it would work out in the end. The way Cate Ashwood dealt with the heart condition was brilliant! I liked that she didn't mention it and then it was all forgotten about, and I also liked that their reactions to it was realistic. It was a relief when I realized this would play a part in the story because I really do love hospital scenes.
Yeah, I can admit it. I like when characters fear they're going to lose their loved ones. This is the first book in a three book series, and it was definitely an amazing start. I love the whole small town vibe, and the cover on this blew me away, I'll admit it. I think it's very fitting and very pretty. But I also love Cate Ashwood's writing, and her characters are just so lovable. I loved this book and I am so glad I read it. And because I know what happens to this couple in the next book makes me even happier.
I have a feeling this will be my favorite book in the series, but I will have to see what happens. Nov 12, V rated it it was amazing. This is one of those times that I nearly didn't read this story because of the cover, book's covers are like chocolates, the prettier, yummier and enticing the better. And for me this cover didn't have none of that. But, I'm so glad I read it because it was wonderful,some parts very lovely and some others were a little bit sad, the characters were great and the ending was divine.
I can't wait to read about Haydn next. Nov 08, Heller rated it liked it Shelves: This story had a trope that's a favourite of mine.
A lonely person finding love and acceptance in a smaller town, not sure why that works for me but I like to read it. This story had elements that I enjoyed but it didn't work for me as much as I was hoping. Oliver is a sous chef working hard to get ahead so he can start his own restaurant. He comes home from work one day to find Sheriff Owen Macklin waiting with news on his doorstep. Mack was best friends with the sister that Oliver never knew he This story had a trope that's a favourite of mine. Mack was best friends with the sister that Oliver never knew he had.
There's a sweet romance here but I wish that we had a scene or two from Mack's POV, he's more there to facilitate the happy ending for Oliver. I needed to understand where his head was at during a few moments but this seemed more focused on Oliver and I needed more balance.
One thing that gave me pause: That didn't seem safe or right to me. I adored geeky little Jeremy though.
This was a light easy read and I would definitely read any more in the series. Looking forward to Haydn's story. Jul 13, Noah rated it really liked it. View all 29 comments. A grieving Sheriff Macklin from a small town in Maine travels to the West coast to deliver devastating news to the the brother of his best friend.
A lonely but curious Oliver follows Mac home from Seattle to Hope Cove hoping to learn what he can about Maggie, who was Mac's best friend and the sister he never knew he had. I liked both Mac and Oliver. Mac is a rough-around-the-edges alpha, and Oliver is an unhappy, struggling chef living day by day and dreaming of owning his own restaurant someday. I liked watching Oliver slowly learn about the much-loved sister he never knew, the fact that she was a baker and owned the local bakery, her place among the locals, and to appreciate the ebb and flow of small town life.
Just as he begins to make friends, think about possible futures, and recognize his growing feelings for Mac, additional tragic news surrounding Maggie's death sends Oliver into a tail spin and he runs. Having lived in Maine for a year, I traveled up and down its coast and visited many of the small coastal towns. All in all, still a really nice afternoon read. Nov 29, Arthur rated it it was ok Shelves: Not in a good sense. Actually, many things dont make sense at all.
Too much melodrama for my taste. What I don't like view spoiler [ - Characters. I dislike an emotional, impulsive damsel-type character that is whinny and does whatever he feels without thinking of any consequence of his actions on other people. Similarly, I dislike a pushover. This book has both as MCs. Any ordinary person wouldn't just disappear from a person w 1.
Any ordinary person wouldn't just disappear from a person who's been nice to him without even a note when he found he's sick. So, people can just walk in to a hospital, having various tests on the same day, wihout any questions about how to pay them? Even in a socialized health-care system, they would at least ask for paperwork. Similarly, just open a restaurant without any discussion with on how to pay for the renovation?
Nov 14, QuietlyKat rated it it was ok. In addition to the flat, lifeless plot, there were a lot of aspects that were totally unrealistic. It felt as if it was written by a teenager who had no real world experience adulting. There was a fantasy world treatment of money and financial reality, medical and legal protocol, employment and air travel practicalities and more. Finally, the conflict was forced and contrived. If she knew it was contrived and stupid, why on earth write it that way!?
Apr 20, Nerea rated it liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was a kinda drawn out and overly done story about an extremely emo long lost brother Oliver being brought to collect the belongings which includes a bakery and apartment! Oliver would've been able to meet said sister before her untimely demise if not for her male, just-like-a-brother, best friend, Mack, who discouraged the reunion as potentially unhealthy. However, once she croaked, the Bestie who 2.
However, once she croaked, the Bestie who's straight rushed out to bring Emo-boy Ollie who's gay from Seattle to Maine in order to "get to know" his sister. Now it's a good idea? Mack, who never considered becoming romantically involved with the attractive and available female to whom he was so devoted and not because he preferred guys , suddenly turned into the protagonist's gay-for-you forever love after only a few days. And before you go there, it had nothing to do with just losing the person closest to him and drifting alone on a sea of despair.
He said there was no connection whatsoever. However, not only was Big Mack fast to forever, he ended up morphing into a sort of stalker by calling …Every… Single… Day He conveniently found our long suffering sad-sack in the hospital and convinced him of his undying love. The last days of daily unanswered phone calls was insufficient to express the depth of his devotion.
So it was all butterflies and daisies So it was all spechel snowflakes and snow angels for our cutie pie little couple. That whole scene pretty much made my eyes roll like marbles. It was actually a very sweet story and even came with a ridiculously impossible cupcake recipe! Even though I personally like my stories a little more edgy and minus the ginormous bow tying everything up so nicely, I saw a lot of 5 star reviews. View all 4 comments. Nov 03, Kazza rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm glad I did read it.
What I got was a lovely, gentle, sweet book. One with two decent MC's, a lovely town in Hope Cove, no painful antagonists, nothing too major drama wise - just a slight tremor along the way. When Mack - Hope Cove's Sheriff - goes to tell the stranger on the other side of America Oliver that he had a sister who has recently died, Mack I really enjoyed Keeping Sweets , and Riding the Board was a nice short, so when I saw the premise for Brokenhearted I knew I had to read it.
When Mack - Hope Cove's Sheriff - goes to tell the stranger on the other side of America Oliver that he had a sister who has recently died, Mack's best friend, it isn't an easy thing to do. What he didn't count on was where it would take him. Likewise for Oliver, finding out he had a sister and she had died was a bit to take in for someone who had never known family and was a loner. The town of Hope Cove, its warmth and small town community, a shock to his system. I liked his laid-back, caring manner throughout.