I laughed so hard, so many times it was awesome. Jase, poor Jade had his issues but his family were the type to try and help him without his say. Yes they were overbearing and overwhelming but they did have good intentions. Heather, she had been burned many times before and had intentions of never going there again but Jade weaseled his way into her heart. Babushka made me laugh so hard. She was the heart and soul of this family and book. When babushka has a plan or goal she goes all out and it happens whether her family likes it or not. I honestly thought Brek was my man but Jade seriously gave him a run for his money. I liked getting to see Velma and Brek again and now we need Eli’s story. ( )

Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars)
Title: Blow Me Away
Author(s): Christina Hovland
Character(s):
― Heather Reese: Brunette, Brown Eyed
― Jase Dvornakov: Brown Eyed
Setting: Denver, Colorado
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: R
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Hot
Favorite Quote(s):
― "It's all fun and games until somebody falls in love..."
―“You, me, and a bouquet of cookies might be the kinkiest thing I’ve ever done.”
― “Another rule of Dvornakov combat? Evacuate and get the hell out.”
Overall Opinion:
Needless to say, we all need a Babushka to defend our honor. Jase's grandmother stole the show and I was laughing out loud by her crazy antics. Besides that key character, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved the series and was overjoyed with the unique concept. Jase is desperate to avoid his family meddling and proposes a fake relationship breakup with his cookie penis maker extraordinaire business neighbor, Heather. Soon after word spreads that she “broke his heart”, she's been Babushka'd and finds herself a new employee, roommate and new potential in-laws. When the pretend breakup becomes the real romance neither was expecting, together they’ll have to decide if it’s finally time to light the fuse on love or let it all fall to pieces. Christina Hovland's “Blow Me Away” is a heartwarming tale about how opposites attract and is the perfect blend of sweet, sexy and downright funny. Moreso, you can't go wrong with this book.

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I wasn't sure what to expect from this book since I've never heard of Christina Hovland before. I'm always a bit hesitant with brand new authors--don't get me wrong I love trying new authors and helping them out. I always have a bit of fear. Is the writing as good as the blurb or will I be left questioning why I agreed to even read it. Thankfully, I quite enjoyed this book. No that's not true--I loved it! I loved for many reasons. First, the last few weeks I've struggled with depression and some personal issues. Second, the book is hilarious! I laughed so much! It brightened my day when I was reading it. I have to say that his grandmother is my favorite character!! Just glancing down on the page and seeing her name, I knew something was coming. She's that kind of character.

Oh and it's book 2 of Mile High Matched Series. I didn't realize this until I went to Goodreads. Of course, I had to add book 1 to my TBR on Goodreads and Amazon. I can't wait until I get to read it.

Jase Dvornakov has had a rough few years--divorced, recently returned from a war zone, and completely heartbroken. He's used to disarming bombs for the Navy, now he's a florist. Quite the life change. But thanks to his family, he's coming out of his depression. Now, if he can get his highly involved family to leave him alone and quit bringing eligible women to him, life would be grand. Sick of his meddlesome grandmother and mother, he tells them he can't go on yet another blind date because the baker next door broke his heart. In a way she did--she did turn down his date that morning. What happens next is completely unpredictable and changes everything in Jase's life.

Heather Reese finally made the plunge--she opened her cookie shop. A dream she's had for years. She sold her car to buy a pink and yellow van with a giant cookie attached and most of her most prized possessions. That van is almost more important than the shop itself. Things are finally coming together for her. Until her boyfriend breaks up with her, evidently she's fun and exciting, but not good enough for long term. She doesn't understand it either since he's the third guy to tell her that. She volunteers at the local retirement and assisted living facility. They always appreciate her. Heather doesn't want to admit that the hot florist ...is hot. He's asked her out a few times, but she knows how it will end. How can she do that since the guy is a business neighbor and he's best friends with Brek, her besties hubby (their story is book 1). Nope, not doing it. But an incident happens that brings them together. Oh and she did agree to be his ex-girlfriend to keep his meddling family out of his life. Yeah, that's not working out so well since his grandmother thinks she works for Heather...and that's only the beginning of what that old lady does. Heather kinda likes the kookiness ...oh and her cookie recipes put Heather's to shame. How can walk away from the passive aggressive woman who re-arranges her entire apartment...and life? Let alone walk away from her grandson?

Can Jase get his family to butt out of his life?

Can he convince Heather that they should be and stay together?

Will Jase's grandmother ever stay out of trouble? Doubtful. ( )

4.5 stars

This book was even better than the first. There were moments of laughter and definitely a Carlton of swoon moments. I liked Jace in the first book but I fell in love with him in this book. I also adored Heather. Her interactions with Babushka were hilarious.

My only complaint about this book was I wanted to see how things turned out in regards to Babushka and the family. So many secondary characters need their story told too. ( )

Picturing an alpha male as a florist caught me a little off guard. But carrying on with the family business after an ill-fated stint in the Navy does make sense. When Heather crashes into Jase’s life while his grandmother crashes into Heather’s Cookie business, a sense of humor becomes vital. The characters were loveable and story is adorable. I’ve been looking for a new author that could bring laughs as well as a plot. This book scores on all angles. Great read. Don’t miss this one. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author and this is my voluntary review.

DESCRIPTION, NOT REVIEW: It's all fun and games until somebody falls in love...

Jase Dvornakov has always loved women, 80's hair band music, and things that go boom. He used to disarm bombs in the Navy, but he's back in Denver after a mission overseas went sideways and destroyed his future, including his marriage. Now he arranges flowers in his family's floral business because flowers don't explode.

Cookie-baker extraordinaire, Heather Reese, has had one too many rounds of heartache, so she's sworn off men and prefers to spend her evenings binge-watching game shows. Plus her no-men rule gives her time to focus on her dream come true--Heather's Cookie Co.--her very own bake shop with an underground following for naughty shaped treats. She refuses to be interested in the hot-shot florist across the street. He is trouble with a capital T. Sexy trouble, but still, a hook-up with Jase is a hard nope.

Desperate to avoid his family's incessant matchmaking, a fake breakup with the beautiful Heather is just what the florist ordered. If his family believes Heather decimated his heart, they'll leave him alone. Heather isn't so keen on the idea, but Jase is determined to make it worth her while. When a pretend breakup becomes the real romance neither was expecting, together they'll have to decide if it's finally time to light the fuse on love... ( )