sweet, easy, quick read
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Deanna works for a Venture Capitalist. She grew up the chubby kid, bullied by her peers. When she got to college, she dieted herself down 70 pounds to fit the mold she thought she should be.

Nico is a very talented, very hot chef, looking for additional money to get his own restaurant up and running. He also has baggage. He doesnt trust people, doesnt let them get close.

Deanna is given the job of going to the restaurant Nico currently works at to taste his food, get a sense of his management abilities, and gather any info she can on him. When she only takes a couple of bites of the multi-course meal sent to her, he goes out to see what the problem is. He is intrigued by her, but manages to offend her and walk away. Once she leaves, he cant get her out of his mind.

This is a sweet romance of two people learning to trust each other. Both are harboring secrets. They slowly begin to heal each other. Some steamy sex scenes, a little angst. Overall a sweet, fun, quick, easy read. This is my first book by this author. I would definitely read more of her books and look forward to the next in this series.

I received and voluntarily reviewed a copy given to me by NetGalley and the publisher.
742308
A sweet, funny, little romance.  Even though that is not really my 'Cup of Tea', I did enjoy it.  It's a very quick read.  There were some editing problems & the end seemed a bit rushed & gooey to me.  But all in all, if you like sweet romances with some definite humor & the prince saving the day kind of thing....This is the book for you.
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Did I enjoy this book: I really enjoyed this book. It made me happy. It was a quick read that I read every free chance I had.

For What It's Worth is a sweet, romantic, clean chick lit read. The premise was unique for me. I would love to see a business run as Abby ran hers. It was really fun to see how she developed her business and how it took off beyond her own expectations.

Abby, the baker and owner of "A Piece of Cake," is insecure but determined. She took a giant leap of faith to start this business. Dane, the contractor, is a genuinely nice guy who cares about his future and that of his future family. He really cares for Abby even though at one point he was rather unfair to her. They made a pretty good pair.

I got caught up in this story. I wanted Abby's bakery to succeed. I wanted her and Dane to make it. I wanted Dane to be happy as well. I wanted them to find balance and keep their faith. I was not disappointed.

Would I recommend it: I would recommend this book. It is a good, clean chick lit read.

Will I read it again: I will read this book again.
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This is an ARC review of this title. So we have Geoff and Orlando. They've seen each other at their local coffee shop over the last few weeks. Orlando suffers from severe anxiety and depression and it interferes with his life every now and then. One day he decides to finally talk to Geoff and they plan for a date. As Orlando is supposed to go out, his unknown daughter gets dropped off from a one-night stand and the baby's mother disappears.

I will say that this story is sweet. We have two likable-ish characters growing their relationship while one gets used to suddenly being a dad. I feel like this story was super dramatic. When Meghan, Noelle's mother shows up, she's an addict. I thought there would be more with Meghan, maybe her family, but the author conveniently cookie-cuts them all out of the picture and the rest of the story. I suppose that makes sense when the story really focuses on Geoff, Orlando, and Noelle.

As much as I like the main characters a lot is unrealistic because it's awkward for a man, you don't even know, even if you want to get to know him, to suddenly insert himself into your life as you suddenly take on a child. I suppose that's one of the thrills of fiction is that it can be a little bit unrealistic. Geoff is one of those Nice Guy type of characters and I'm not sure I like those kinds.

Overall it is a really sweet story. It's very dramatic, and highly emotionally dramatic. It moves fast, but is developed enough that as a reader I don't mind too much. This is definitely one of those holiday feel-goo stories.
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A sweet love story about looking beyond physical scars to what's in the heart. Then, there's also the scars that you can't see, but also require some TLC (tender loving care).  Will they be right for each other, or will they be too self-conscious or self-protective to grasp the answer to their pains?  I did enjoy this story, especially about former military men and the emotional and physical battles they faced and continues to face once they're home.  I also like a good family story. Lakeside Hero has all the elements for a nice easy read that appeals to me. The only misgiving that I find is that I wish there were more interactions between Alec and Gabby to see how these two can grow to love each other. Gabby's fears and experience is an important component to Marla's hesitation and protectiveness, but how that's resolved felt a little rushed. Plus, the cover gave me the impression that Gabby plays a bigger role in the story.  Anyhow, it's still a lovely read that makes a nice afternoon read with a cup of tea and cookies, snuggled under a blanket.

NOTE:  I won a copy of this book from a giveaway hosted by Soul Inspirationz and I was NOT required to submit a review.
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A simple sweet story. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a relaxing, fast read. Predictable, but ok for this kind of read.
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Quick, easy read for an afternoon. Slightly predictable, but made me remember how great innocent love can be.  Inspired some romance for me as well.
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Sweet story, didn't want to put it down. It was a quick read. I plan to get the entire series.
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Quick summer read. Sweet,kind, book about losing love, finding yourself and moving on after divorce.  With the download on kindle unlimited.
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Enjoyed this book! Can't believe it was free. It's a quick and easy read. It's what I would consider a 'sweet' romance book. I'm off to buy the second in the series.
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Nice quick little book on, well the title says all. Enjoyed reading through. The book was written in a light-hearted manner which made it an easy read for a potentially delicate time, and ended in a very positive tone.
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Very sweet and to the point.  Quick chapters with alternating POVs between Adrien and Natalie.  It is never easy to discover your partner cheating but developing a new friendship along the way is.  The relaxed banter made their story realistic and normal.  My copy was given for my honest review.
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Although reasonably predictable, this was a sweet romance novel and an easy, fast read.  Nothing to get too excited about but light entertainment.
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Such a sweet story. I loved the main characters. There wasn't any huge emotional journey, but was a nice lighthearted book.
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This is a lovely sweet story about her restaurant and the marriage that strained because of it.  It's retold in a way that moves the story along well and makes it a quick read.  I highly enjoyed it.
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It was nice to read a sweet little romance story without any graphic sex scenes. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books.
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This was  a sweet quick read with treats and dogs. It's everything you'd expect from Sharon Kleve. You get a little feel for the holidays and root for the blooming romance between Evie and Nick. There was a little drama to shake things up a bit as well. This book is perfect for the readers who want a romantic book where the steamy bits don't overpower the story. Enjoy!