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Jenny Proctor

Autor(a) de How to Kiss Your Best Friend

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I wanted to savor reading Sadie and the Bad Boy Billionaire knowing it was the last book in the series. I was happy to find some tie-ins to future and currents series (Appies, I’m looking at you), so I’m hopeful that his might not be the last we see of these characters.

Sadie and Ben are a couple I’ve been highly anticipating. Their quick, witty banter in the previous two books and the enemies to lovers vibe was even more prevalent in this book. And wow! Those kisses were extra powerful.

Sadie’s always been the mysterious one out of the three sisters. She’s very closed off and doesn’t let anyone in. One of the most poignant moments for me was when she’d arrived on Oakley Island, standing in front of her grandma’s home feeling all sorts of emotions and reluctant to go in. It’s kinda a metaphor for her. She’s scared to open herself up even to her sisters. Ben comes in like a knight in shining armor with a ready arm to put around her shoulders and help her go in. I loved his caring, thoughtful, patient personality. I also loved why he pretended to be the “bad boy billionaire” when he’s really a good, down to earth guy at heart.

I loved the bit of suspense in this book. The reason Sadie’s on Oakley Island isn’t for the bed and breakfast grand opening, but because she got a little too close to the shady dealings of a criminal organization she hacked into. Put in a sort of witness protection program, she’s kidnapped by Ben and the SUCS organization (yep, SUCS hee, hee) and put on his yacht to keep her safe. But, close proximity to Ben doesn’t make it easy for her to dismiss him. With her troubled childhood and a bad prior relationship, Sadie tries hard to keep herself closed off from Ben. It’s hard to ignore the guy though who’s there to comfort her when she needs it. He definitely fall first, but Sadie isn’t far behind. And, when push comes to shove, she’s there to claim her man.

This is a witty, romantic, sweet romcom with a touch of suspense. I loved the cameos from Eloise, Merritt, Jake, Hunter & even Steve the Pelican. Don’t miss the two epilogues at the end that wrap this series up in a beautiful bow. A fantastic end to a fabulous series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it’s better if you’ve read the previous two books in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the authors but also purchased in Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.
… (mais)
 
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Melissas-Bookshelf | Feb 7, 2024 |
I received an audio review copy of this book for an honest review. Thank you!

This is the last book of the Sweater Weather series, but the first one I read or in this case listened to..
It's also my first book by Jenny Proctor, but deinitely not my last!

This book is about Gracie, a classical musician playing the cello who swore to herself to never again date a hockey player and her neighbor/landlord as it turns out who is - of course - a professional hockey player, who is also into classical music and books and a bit awkward/shy.

Like everyone else I loved Felix, which has nothing to do with him being a goalie, because I really don't care for that stuff and don't really get why sports and being famous are such a big thing in romances... but anyway - Felix is great!

He's quiet, thoughtful and considerate, aware of his own weaknesses and pretty much the perfect book boyfriend.

It took me a bit longer to decide if I like Gracie because her "rule" about hockey players seemed a bit childish and judgmental at first, but in the end I understood where it was coming from, she got over it and I think she was an equally great character with her own flaws and struggles.

At the beginning I had a bit of a hard time getting into the story because around chapter 5 it felt like they both went from being curious about and maybe mildly interested in the other without being really aware / sure of it to absolutely infatuated even if in Gracies case trying to deny it.
But what confused me the most about it was that Gracie suddenly assumed Felix wanted to date her and even though we as readers/listeners know that he is absolutely interested, he didn't actually do or say something that should have given Gracie the impression, at least not in a way that should make her that certain about it.

After that I tried to get along with the sudden shift. (Maybe it's just me, but it felt very abrupt.)
But after a while I was on board and for me the book got better from chapter to chapter after that.

Forced proximity isn't always my thing, but here it was done very well and I could totally feel the emotional connection between Gracie and Felix and I think the music was a great way of showing that.

I also enjoyed the chapter with the text messages between the two.

There wasn't a third act breakup but a conflict I didn't totally agree with.
I get why Gracie was disappointed and even hurt, but I don't really think that Felix made that big of a mistake and it felt wrong when he said he had to achieve and to certain things to be valued, because for me it felt like he thought that he has do to exactly that to be of value for Gracie.
Like he is only good enough when he can take her to her audition.
Maybe it was the wrong decision to stay with the kid but I'm not even sure I agree with that...

BUT I absolutely loved the apology. It's really one of the best I've ever read. Self aware without being overly dramatic. And Gracies reaction is equally great because actually sometimes it's just about being seen and not about who's fault it was or who's guilty of what and Gracie forgives Felix because there isn't really something to forgive... Felix sees how Gracie felt when he wasn't there no matter the reason.

"My priorities have to be different now because I'm different now. I have to be different because I'm in love with you Gracie."
Felix, Chapter 22

Gracie reacts with a very sweet love confession which is kind of a big gesture without being totally over the top.

I know compared to modern standards this book is pretty innocent.
I still didn't like the talk of sex with hints of sleeping together without being married.
This might seem prudish and old fashioned, but I know I'm not the only one who likes their romances not containing pre-marriage intimacy so I wanted to mention it.
The book contains multiple kisses and make-out sessions, the rest is as said just hinted at and doesn't even happen in the time frame we see.

That being said - I really enjoyed the book and will read another one by Jenny Proctor.

The narrators did an awesome job. For an audiobook it's important to like the voice and way of speaking and I liked both very very much!
… (mais)
 
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funkelbunt.liest | 1 outra crítica | Feb 3, 2024 |
 
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libraryofemma | 2 outras críticas | Oct 20, 2023 |
Ugh. To based on physical attraction and nothing else.
 
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libraryofemma | 1 outra crítica | Oct 20, 2023 |

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