Book review: OVER THE MOON, by Laura Pavlov

Chadwick Brothers #3

Clark & Eloise

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Lighthearted and wonderful, this story warmed my heart!  The third in the Chadwick Brothers series, this one has been the most charming yet.

Clark is a hockey player, his team just won the Stanley Cup where he shot the winning goal, and he ended up with an MCL injury.  So he goes back home to Rosewood River to rest and rehab his injury, with plans to come back to his team, ready for another winning season.  

Eloise has just graduated with dual degrees in physical therapy and athlete training, she’s joined the San Francisco Lions hockey team where her father is the coach.  Her father sent her to Rosewood River to work on his prized player, to ensure he comes back stronger than ever.  She’s not happy but she’s obedient, moves grumblingly for three months, expecting to be bored out of her mind.  She thinks Clark is a cocky player and she’s in for a surprise!

What follows is a fun romance, where Clark charms Eloise, gives her a new nickname Weeze, and makes her fall in love with him, his family, and his town.  She’s immediately swarmed in the small town vibes, acquires new besties, and gets closer to Clark, recognizing he’s actually a very nice and decent guy beneath all that cockiness.  I loved Clark and his enjoyment of life, he works out with his music playlist at full blast, he pelts out the lyrics and dances to the rhythm.  Pretty soon he has Weeze singing and dancing to the tune too!

The only negative vibe in Eloise’s life is her new boss, Randall Tallon, who makes snarky comments about nepotism, misogynistic phrases, general grumbles which show he’s jealous and feels threatened by her.

The romance and sexy times are everything, the Chadwick family is charming and loud as always, the Chadwick brother’s group chat is hilarious, the Taylor Tea is still causing Bridger his usual tantrums, Emilia is a wonderful friend and landlord to Weeze, and Rafe Chadwick is still obsessed with his pickleball tournaments. Everything I love about small town and sports romance is present and strong in this wonderful story, and I loved it thoroughly!

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About the author

Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!

 

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Book review: LOVE ME BOLDLY, by Stacey Lynn

Deer Creek #2

Holly & Graham

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This series seems to be about women who have dark times in their lives and I’m all for that.  I love angst followed by light, and both the books so far have shown me that.

Holly Jones has been the town pariah for too many years.  First, her mom leaves home, looking for her next high, her father crumbles and turns into the town’s drunk.  Holly was raised in bars, doing her homework while her father drinks.  And to top it all off, her father kills a girl and ends in prison. The accident ruined the town’s tourism season, and in small-minded fashion, Holly was paying the price for her parents’ crimes.  The result of it is that she has trust issues, expects the worse of people, and lives with a “glass half-empty” mentality.

When Holly met Graham, in her last semester of college, he feel hard but she had strong walls of protection.  He was persistent, and eventually they dated, but she learned a secret that ties her dark past to his past and she blocked him from her life.  Then, her baby brother falls into her arms, and she now has a new purpose in life.

Six years later, Graham is back in town, sees her, and seizes the moment to get his second chance.  Again, he’s persistent and determined, and poor Holly doesn’t know what she’s up against.

I enjoyed all the angst, even thought Holly’s negativity irritated me sometimes.  Even so, I understood that with her life story, she didn’t have reason to expect positive things to happen to her.  I loved that Graham was so persistent and loved so hard and boldly, that he was finally able to break the chains that bind her to a closed-off life.  I loved how she received her little brother and made him her life, giving him the life and love she didn’t have in hers.  And I loved how, eventually, she ended up with a village of friends who loved her and cared for her, even if it took her a while to realize that.  

The story has many dour moments, with small moments of sunshine, and as the story develops, Holly starts to question her dark attitude, hope begins to shine through, and some bravery comes forward, daring her to trust and love.  This is women’s fiction at its best, evolving and working through issues towards a bright and shiny future, and I loved this.

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About the author

A long-time dreamer, Stacey Lynn has always loved the emotional journey of two different and complex individuals finding their way to a happily-ever-after.

The author of over fifty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on emotional, small-town romance, she happily admits her books might require keeping tissues nearby.

Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Blessed with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, and four children, she loves every minute of her wild and wonderful life.

 

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