I did not DNF Did Not Finish! How’s that for a confusing sentence?! A triple negative? 3.5 stars!
This is a fun book that revolved around the publishing/review scene and felt very meta as they talked about reading and reviewing ARCs and the pressure advance readers feel to balance honesty and empathy. I know I feel that all the time as I read early copies of books.
Axel and Mia meet and have an immediate spark. The insta-lust was strong. They have so much in common and a mutual understanding of an author’s need to chase the inspiration when it hits.
Axel is a seasoned author and Mia is just learning as a novelist, but is a well respected reviewer, who wields a lot of power with her column. And there is where all the crazy conflicts of interest begin, but not end.
I liked that Axel had plans to give Mia a taste of her own medicine while critiquing her story, and couldn’t quite go through with it. But I didn’t like that he kept secrets from her for far too long for someone who is thinking they are in love.
This was chock full of fun insights into publishing and I loved Axel’s journey as the story progressed.
Just wanted to slip in that this a closed door romance, but you still feel all the feelings. I just wished there had been a little more time lapse so that we felt a bit more tension and longing between the two of them.
I requested an early reader copy of this book and these are my honest opinions.
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thoroughly enjoyed this book! The small town setting, a snowstorm, likable characters and even a grumpy cat named Mr. Darcy makes this a fun read.Mia is an influential book reviewer . Receiving a DNF from her is a killer for an author. Mia submits her first attempt at writing a suspense novel and is accepted at a writers retreat. Axel Low, an accomplished author of crime thrillers, is the host. Axel is a recluse living in a small Nebraska town named Sugar Plain.Mia arrives excited and in awe of Axel, but finds he isn't the friendliest host . Unbeknownst to her, Axel arranged for Mia to arrive a day early hoping to take the reviewer down a peg or two.An early snowstorm hits preventing the other participants from attending. It is just Mia, Axel and the cat. As Mia spends more time with Axel she finds him irresistible . Luckily he feels the same . Unfortunately Axel is harboring secrets that just might get in the way of this real life romanceNicola Marsh does a wonderful job cultivating the relationship between the two main characters. The setting made the book seem cozy and inviting. The comparisons between Sugar Plain and Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls were perfect! Who doesn't love a great Gilmore Girls reference?recommend this book to anyone who loves a feel good romance.
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thoroughly enjoyed this book! The small town setting, a snowstorm, likable characters and even a grumpy cat named Mr. Darcy makes this a fun read.
Mia is an influential book reviewer . Receiving a DNF from her is a killer for an author. Mia submits her first attempt at writing a suspense novel and is accepted at a writers retreat. Axel Low, an accomplished author of crime thrillers, is the host. Axel is a recluse living in a small Nebraska town named Sugar Plain.
Mia arrives excited and in awe of Axel, but finds he isn't the friendliest host . Unbeknownst to her, Axel arranged for Mia to arrive a day early hoping to take the reviewer down a peg or two.
An early snowstorm hits preventing the other participants from attending. It is just Mia, Axel and the cat. As Mia spends more time with Axel she finds him irresistible . Luckily he feels the same . Unfortunately Axel is harboring secrets that just might get in the way of this real life romance
Nicola Marsh does a wonderful job cultivating the relationship between the two main characters. The setting made the book seem cozy and inviting. The comparisons between Sugar Plain and Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls were perfect! Who doesn't love a great Gilmore Girls reference?
recommend this book to anyone who loves a feel good romance.
Mia is an influential book reviewer . Receiving a DNF from her is a killer for an author. Mia submits her first attempt at writing a suspense novel and is accepted at a writers retreat. Axel Low, an accomplished author of crime thrillers, is the host. Axel is a recluse living in a small Nebraska town named Sugar Plain.
Mia arrives excited and in awe of Axel, but finds he isn't the friendliest host . Unbeknownst to her, Axel arranged for Mia to arrive a day early hoping to take the reviewer down a peg or two.
An early snowstorm hits preventing the other participants from attending. It is just Mia, Axel and the cat. As Mia spends more time with Axel she finds him irresistible . Luckily he feels the same . Unfortunately Axel is harboring secrets that just might get in the way of this real life romance
Nicola Marsh does a wonderful job cultivating the relationship between the two main characters. The setting made the book seem cozy and inviting. The comparisons between Sugar Plain and Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls were perfect! Who doesn't love a great Gilmore Girls reference?
recommend this book to anyone who loves a feel good romance.
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Anni (Bella) reads a lot
what happens when authors and reviewers clash? This awesome book!!
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