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“I’m going to love her in all the quiet ways, the slow ways, the loud and obnoxious ways. My heart has been moving steadily in that direction since she fell down the steps of a hardware store, right into my arms.”

B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms

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This week I'm reviewing Lovelight Farms by B. K. Borison 🌲

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In The Weeds already has me laughing out loud. I didn’t think I was going to like this because One Night Stand to Second Chance Romance isn’t my cup of tea, but I find myself loving it.

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Book Review #85 of 2023--

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. Rating: 4.25 stars.

Read from July 1st to 2nd.

It looks like we have found our Christmas in July winner. At least so far. We’ll see if one of the final books on this TBR can beat it. I picked this up on recommendation from a couple of romance booktubers; the only one I really remember right now being PeaceLoveBooks. And they were so right. This is a best friends fake dating situation that just pulls at my angst riddled heart strings. We follow Stella as she attempts to make everything on her Christmas Tree Farm perfect for social media influencer Evelyn and the competition she’s running to help out small businesses. The only problem is she lied on her application saying that she runs the farm with her boyfriend. Who doesn’t exist. Enter best friend Luka who is willing to help out by pretending to be her boyfriend while Evelyn is in town. But can Stella make it through this week without giving away even more of her heart?

This was such a joy to read. I think I want to own a Christmas tree farm now? This is actually the second book I’ve read in this Christmas in July that takes places on a Christmas tree farm. There was so much coziness and Christmas fun here that it has made me even more excited for the holidays (so glad we’re only 5 months away now). And, let’s be real here, we all know that I love myself some fake dating romance. The potential for angst is just so HIGH. It makes my weird little heart happy. I loved the setting, loved the angst, and I really loved these characters. Not just Luka and Stella but all of the characters. From the overprotective Sheriff to the baker working at the farm, to the farm hand and the stray kittens he adopts. It was all so lovely and fun. I also enjoyed how much of the story focused on the time before Evelyn arrived for the contest versus during her stay. It made the story much more reliant on our characters versus being reliant on the plot to move things forward. Also, as an asexual person, of course, I am going to mention the sex scenes. I thought the scenes here were really well done. I didn’t have the ick factor that I can have with some author’s sex scenes. It was steamy without being over the top or too dirty for me. Maybe still not something read on the bus ride to work, but a good time nonetheless.

I felt like the major drama at the end of the novel was settled too quickly. I really don’t think I would get over all of that so fast. But I did enjoy that the third act breakup seemed so realistic. It’s something that was focused on the fear of a person versus something happening outside of themselves. I wish we had gotten a better picture of Stella and Luka’s relationship before all of the fake dating stuff happened but I always want more in novels so we’ll take that with a grain of salt.

Overall, I give the book a 4.25 star rating, the romance a 4.5 star rating, and the Christmassy-ness of the book 4 poinsettias.

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MIXED SIGNALS by B.K. Borison

Mixed Signals is one of the healthiest romance novels i’ve ever read. The fake-dating trope is usually hitched with some sort of miscommunication and misunderstanding, and despite the name, Mixed Signals has miscommunication running for the hills. It’s a fun, atmospheric romcom, (with a two chapter long spice scene!) and I adored every bit of it. 

Layla and Caleb are so honest and open about themselves and their arrangement, and their communication impeccable. The dual POV, with dual narrators (who are wonderful!!), had me kicking my feet at both of their perspectives and their mutual pining and awkwardness. Layla is the ideal picture of sweetness and cottage-core instagram baker, while also having a heart of gold, and Caleb is the perfect unexpectedly handsome introvert, who truly understands and appreciates his partner. 

I listened to this audiobook without having read the other two installments of the Lovelight Farms series, and while I can tell there are references and crossover characters that would make more sense if I’d read the books in order, I wasn’t left out or missing any crucial information. 

I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the Lovelight Farms books so I can get to know the whole cast. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing me with an audiobook ARC of this title. 

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Business Casual (Lovelight #4) by B.K. Borison - heartwarming small-town romance

Business Casual is a delightful, charming, and heartwarming small-town romance with lovely characters and a perfect setting. Business Casual Previous Books In This Series –SynopsisReviewMy Favorite lines/quotes from Business Casual-Book Links Business Casual (Lovelight #4) by B.K. Borison Publication Date : July 16, 2024 Publisher : Berkley Read Date : August 26, 2024 Genre : Romance Pages…

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“And isn’t it silly, to love the way someone’s things look like next to yours? Little bits and pieces of a life lived in parallel.”

B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms

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Business Casual - B.K. Borison

"Two opposites decide to test their chemistry with one steamy night together. But will once be enough?

Nova Porter isn’t looking for love, and she certainly has no explanation for her attraction to buttoned-up, three-piece-suit-wearing investment banker Charlie Milford. Maybe it’s his charm? Or maybe it’s his determination to help her fledgling business however he can. Either way, she’s distracted every time he’s around. With her new tattoo studio set to open in her hometown of Inglewild, she doesn’t have time for frivolous flirtations. 

In an effort to get Charlie out of her system once and for all, Nova offers a proposition. One night. No strings. They’ll kick their uncomfortable attraction to the curb and return to their respective responsibilities. But their explosive night together scatters their expectations like fallen leaves. And with Charlie in town as the temporary head of Lovelight Farms, Nova can’t quite avoid him. 

And Charlie? Well, Charlie knows a good investment when he sees one. He’s hoping he can convince Nova he’s worth some of her time."

Listen Date - August 2024

Length - 384 pages

Genre - Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary

Rating - 6/10

Stars - ★★★★☆

Notes - I think the start of this book has such beautiful imagery, and I can’t get over the dialogue between the sisters. It’s so carefree and to die for. The talk of sex culture, and in turn, hook up culture was interesting, and i like the way it’s played out in this book. The scenes between Nova and Charlie are so spicy in the best way, and i think its perfect. I think the sexual tension between the two is just really good, and the fact that Charlie and Nova DON’T end up sleeping together is really smart. I wasn’t expecting it, to be honest. I think its cute that Charlie’s sister was put up for adoption, and later in life they reconnected. It’s cool representation I wasn’t expecting! Charlie giving his sister tickets to Italy was also so sweet, and goes to show who he is as a character. The general attitude that Nova and Charlie have together is so firey for me, and i really love them together already. Something about it just hits all the right buttons for me. The way Charlie’s dad acts is a perfect odd man out in the way everyone else is acting. He’s insane and emotionally abusive. The spice is so sweet and I love how the dirty talk is written. It so realistic and not too soft. It’s perfect. I love how sensual the entire thing is and its honestly very sweet, and spicy. The moments where they try talking THROUGH THE PLEASURE is so fucking juicy and good and unique imo. I like how life just goes back to normal for the two, and Charlie has to go back to running the business with Nova’s brother, and in turn, Nova has to deal with Jeremy. The argument between Charlie and Nova over their standing is understandable and makes sense in reality, and compared to other miscommunication tropes, i actually like this one. The way it’s cleared up was really quick and after that, the spice was really good again. I like how domestic and real this book feels. It’s not overdone and it hits all the right spots. Nova’s brother almost walking in on them and eventually making up with each other was sweet. They’re just siblings and they want to care for each other. Nova working through the issues that Charlie has while tattooing him is so sweet. Him addressing his jealousy was a nice moment and i like the way they show everything off. It’s just really nice and played out properly and it’s very cute. I love ALL the tattoo scenes, and how we see Nova’s artistry. The talks of Charlie having to leave back to New York is dramatic when long distance dating is a very real thing. they just believe it wont work for them. Stella and Charlie talking about the phone tree (social media) and talking about his true feeling for Nova is so sweet, and i think it’s cute how Charlie tries to hard. He’s just a good man deep down. He wants the best for people, and for his relationships. The texts between Nova and Charlie are sweet but it shows why the two don’t work in a long distance relationship. Nova breaking down at family dinner was such a dramatic scene in the best ways, and i like the way it was played out. She couldn’t hold it in anymore, and she just went insane. The reveal that everyone knew and literally doesn’t care is so cute. They also just want the best for Nova. Charlie teling off his dad to his face was so satisfying and well deserved, and like he said, it wont change the hurt and suffering, nor will it change his fathers actions in the future-- but its just well deserved calling out of his behavior. And I loved it. The reveal that Nova goes to New York to see Charlie in person is also an amazing idea and the way it played out was so nice. The business proposal that gets Charlie to move back home with Nova and Stella to keep running the business is so sweet and it gets Charlie away from his dad and the business back in NYC. It’s genuinely so sweet and i adore it a lot. The reveal that Charlie is getting a tattoo engagement ring is so cool way to propose as a tattoo artist. I’ve heard of tattoo wedding rings for those who work in hard labor or with machinery that makes it so that your ring is a hazard. but THIS is just sentimental because of her job! This book was really sweet and i think the smut was honestly really good and i could see myself coming back to it as different periods. It’s such a cute read and so worth it. 

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Nova Porter has a lot on her mind. She’s opening a tattoo studio in her hometown of Inglewild and filing paperwork, and setting the studio up to her specifications is taking up all her brain space. Well, almost all of it. Investment Banker Charlie Milford is best friends with her brother and is the brother of one of her best friends and despite his three piece suit wearing ways, she can not get him out of her mind. So she propositions him to one night, no strings in order to kick this attraction to the curb. What they discover is that one night will never be enough. This is the last book in the Lovelight series but the first of B.K. Borison’s novels I’ve read. That could’ve been disastrous but I was hooked by Nova and Charlie and loved this author’s style of writing. This opposites attract novel was surprisingly great and right up my alley. Nova was such an interesting character. A grumpy tattoo’d empress of ink, her outside was such a dichotomy to her gooey center. She was driven, but her family was her heart, especially her brother Beckett. Charlie, too, was a contradiction in a suit. He looked like a straight laced gentleman but inside he was kind of an insecure wreck. An overbearing father, a time consuming job in New York, and his attraction to Nova were all competing for his time. Their story was filled with heat, definitely, but even more important they understood each other and were there for each other 100%. I loved how they supported each other with not only words, but actions. Their journey started off with a question mark but ended with an exclamation point. After reading this novel I wanted to go back and read this series from the beginning. I’m not a B.K. Borison convert and looking forward to exploring all of her other books. I received a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review and it was honest. Click this link to purchase this book!* Business Casual Copyright 2024 The Reading Chick All Rights Reserved *Amazon Associate- if you purchase this book through the above link I’ll receive a small stipend.

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Hello! Are there any books that exceeded your expectations this year? 😊

Hiiii!

I've had such an up and down reading year this year. How has this year gone for you? I've had some low lows and some high highs this year.

So, me being me, I have a list of books that surpassed my expectations. 😆

Royals by Rachel Hawkins was oddly good for me? Almost 4 stars.

Greymist Fair by Francesca Zappia was better than anticipated. Over 4 stars.

The Curse of Broken Shadows by Laura Winter was one I didn't know what to expect walking into it but it was a solid 4 star book for me. The character work is just chef's kiss.

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison is my Christmas entry to this list. It was a SOLID romance and it had a lot of Christmassiness to make my heart happy. (4.25 stars from me.)

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Look. Look. I KNOW. I know. But this book had me twirling my hair and blushing like a school girl. I don't know what you want from me. (One of only a handful of 5 star reads from me out of 164 books so far this year.)

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Business Casual

By B.K. Borison.

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