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torturedheroesdept's review against another edition
4.0
I was really enjoying this book for the first half, even with an accidental pregnancy which is not my favorite trope but then it got weird and felt rushed. I understood Trix softening to Ren since she was pregnant but then we skipped a month and they were basically together and it was confusing.
Despite that the overall story of the book was wonderful & I loved Ren admitting he was wrong all those years ago and Trix acknowledging she also didn’t hear what he was saying to her. I haven’t read the first 3 books about the family and I intend to go back and read those because I enjoyed all of them!
Thank you to Stacy Travis & Valentine PR for the ARC!
Despite that the overall story of the book was wonderful & I loved Ren admitting he was wrong all those years ago and Trix acknowledging she also didn’t hear what he was saying to her. I haven’t read the first 3 books about the family and I intend to go back and read those because I enjoyed all of them!
Thank you to Stacy Travis & Valentine PR for the ARC!
eriaslibrary's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
It was cute and entertaining but nothing more special.
Still had a fun time and I’m intrigued for the other characters!!
Still had a fun time and I’m intrigued for the other characters!!
taylorrpinks's review
The writing in this book was truly not good. It felt very simplistic and rushed, as if it was written by an inexperienced author.
karleylc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kassinreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lozzarah's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
thesummerbaker's review against another edition
4.0
This is a sweet, slightly angsty second chance romance with a surprise pregnancy between a single minded hockey player who walked away 10 years ago to focus on his career and a motivated, type A, busy, business owner.
I enjoyed so much of this book. I would have loved a little more delving into the gritty details of the past, more talking through all of the feelings…it’s good but I like the dirt…give me the tea; the trauma…but it’s a good story. I love a second chance romance where they’ve both been pining for each other for years but hurt in their own ways. This is that for sure.
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I enjoyed so much of this book. I would have loved a little more delving into the gritty details of the past, more talking through all of the feelings…it’s good but I like the dirt…give me the tea; the trauma…but it’s a good story. I love a second chance romance where they’ve both been pining for each other for years but hurt in their own ways. This is that for sure.
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lashea677's review against another edition
4.0
Love is always sweeter the second time around. Love You Too brings the heartache of young love and the wisdom of life lessons to a bittersweet romance. Travis wraps herself around emotions with irresistible characters, unpredictable heartbreak and ever evolving romance.
winecellarlibrary's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This review is also available on my blog: Wine Cellar Library
First, I would like to thank the author and Valentine PR for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
“You…are the perfect host. You are the appetizer…The cocktail, the main course…but I never could wait to get to my dessert. You’re the most alluring goddamn banquet.” (p.127)
Tropes:
small-town romance
hockey romance
second chance
accidental pregnancy
cinnamon roll MMC
standalone in an interconnected series
Convincing her he truly wants to be with her this time just got so much harder
Beatrix gave up her internship and would have dropped out of college to follow Dominick “Ren” Renaldi to Canada to support his pro hockey career, but he blindsides her by breaking up with her. Ten years later, Ren appears in Buttercup Hill–with a fixer-upper winery, a high-energy dog, and a new hockey team. Buried under stress from work and still sour over being unceremoniously dumped, Trix has no intention of entertaining Ren or his attempts to get her to see the winery he bought under the guise of needing her skilled designer’s eye. But it’s been a long time since Trix has been with anyone, and she figures a one-and-done agreement couldn’t hurt…until morning sickness strikes a few weeks later.
Love You Too is a standalone second-chance romance in the interconnected Buttercup Hill series by Stacy Travis. Trix is high-strung, prone to overburdening herself with commitments, while Ren is more laid back, but both are responsible to a fault. Ren struggles with his duty as a team captain against his role as Trix’s partner and as a soon-to-be co-parent, and the harder he tries to work on one, ultimately, the other suffers. Despite being prone to overworking herself, Trix knows she could squeeze single motherhood into her agenda, but part of her still longs to believe that Ren won’t abandon her this time around.
I always love second-chance romances because there are so many complex emotions on both sides, which allows you to really connect with the characters on a deeper level. Trix grapples with feeling disposable, and now that she’s pregnant, it’s hard for her to believe Ren will ever commit to her for the right reasons and not just out of a sense of duty. I wish there had been a little more groveling and more reassurance on Ren’s part, since he promised her forever and then impulsively ended the relationship, making his career his priority, but overall, I enjoyed this book and am interested in catching up on the rest of the series.
First, I would like to thank the author and Valentine PR for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
“You…are the perfect host. You are the appetizer…The cocktail, the main course…but I never could wait to get to my dessert. You’re the most alluring goddamn banquet.” (p.127)
Tropes:
small-town romance
hockey romance
second chance
accidental pregnancy
cinnamon roll MMC
standalone in an interconnected series
Convincing her he truly wants to be with her this time just got so much harder
Beatrix gave up her internship and would have dropped out of college to follow Dominick “Ren” Renaldi to Canada to support his pro hockey career, but he blindsides her by breaking up with her. Ten years later, Ren appears in Buttercup Hill–with a fixer-upper winery, a high-energy dog, and a new hockey team. Buried under stress from work and still sour over being unceremoniously dumped, Trix has no intention of entertaining Ren or his attempts to get her to see the winery he bought under the guise of needing her skilled designer’s eye. But it’s been a long time since Trix has been with anyone, and she figures a one-and-done agreement couldn’t hurt…until morning sickness strikes a few weeks later.
Love You Too is a standalone second-chance romance in the interconnected Buttercup Hill series by Stacy Travis. Trix is high-strung, prone to overburdening herself with commitments, while Ren is more laid back, but both are responsible to a fault. Ren struggles with his duty as a team captain against his role as Trix’s partner and as a soon-to-be co-parent, and the harder he tries to work on one, ultimately, the other suffers. Despite being prone to overworking herself, Trix knows she could squeeze single motherhood into her agenda, but part of her still longs to believe that Ren won’t abandon her this time around.
I always love second-chance romances because there are so many complex emotions on both sides, which allows you to really connect with the characters on a deeper level. Trix grapples with feeling disposable, and now that she’s pregnant, it’s hard for her to believe Ren will ever commit to her for the right reasons and not just out of a sense of duty. I wish there had been a little more groveling and more reassurance on Ren’s part, since he promised her forever and then impulsively ended the relationship, making his career his priority, but overall, I enjoyed this book and am interested in catching up on the rest of the series.