I have really enjoyed reading this book. Although there are some points that are not clear enough at the end, I think the story is fairly well developed. The relationship between the two protagonists is very romantic and sweet, the secondary characters, most of them, help complete the story with some touches of humor and tenderness. So this book seems to me quite recommendable, if you like sweet romances without excessive drama.

This one was another fairly typical, predictable, and boring lesfic romance. The bright spot of this tedium were the butterflies, which added some sorely needed visuals. Sophie and Jordan were bland protagonists who I honestly hoped wouldn't end up together. There was a pretty strong undercurrent of immaturity a throughout this book from the dialogue to the interactions between characters and even in simple descriptions of actions. As another more viewer said, all of the book's action and storyline are so kind numbingly predictable. I just wanted something, sone curveball that could differentiate these characters and this story from countless others identical to this. This is a very bland book, but it could easily be used to fill an otherwise boring day. Whether that will be time well spent rather than say washing your car is a whole other matter.

An honest review thanks to NetGalley. I read Lisa Moreau's other book and fell completely in love, giving it an easy five stars with the need to read it over and over again. I think that I had too high of an expectation for this one. It had a good plot; the characters were just too much in their head for me. Not enough conversation and interaction. I did love the secondary characters, as they made the book into something much better. Moreau is a good author, and I do recommend this book to anyone.

This book is perfect in what I imagine it set out to be. It's a beautiful sweet plot with lovely characters throughout the town and a delightful romance as well.

I read the news every day. Every day lately, I wish this was a habit I could break. As much as I try every morning at 5 AM, I'm up, back at inundating myself in the latest world crisis or political snafu. I decompress/escape by heading out for a run or grabbing a book. The Butterfly Whisperer was just what I needed after a long week of craziness that just won't quit. A great escape, that didn't overthink what it really was, two girls with a life-long bond that even after ten years of separation, the love was still there.

Jordan Lee owns one-half of a matchmaking company that is super successful, and super exclusive. Her clients are Hollywood's elitist. A self-made woman, Jordan left her home at the age of 18 just months away from graduating from high school. Her father threw her out when he discovered her personal journals. Only through her writing could Jordan admit the truth. She was undoubtedly head over heels in love with her best friend Sophie.

Sophie Sanders is a lepidopterist. Her work and life's passion is running a local Monarch butterfly sanctuary in her hometown of Monarch, CA. Sophie is a character that is ruled by her spirit, she has this great zen-like approach to life. She is literally adored by the entire town. The only thing she hasn't been able to find is her true love. She is hobbled by the fact that Jordan took off and never looked back. Jordan doesn't know it but she took Sophie's heart when she ran away.

Add a bit of conflict, add a bit of angst and you have a really good read. Is this anything revolutionary, nope, but it's not intended to be either. What this book is a great escape. A few hours or days (depending on your speed reading capabilities) to decompress for life's craziness, and enjoy a quality story with cute characters. Not to mention butterflies, who doesn't love those.

The book is a romance and the author does a wonderful job of painting a lovely story. The two main characters, Sophie and Jordan, are very well developed. Sophie is a tender soul who gets joy out of the little things in life. Jordan, on the other hand, had to fend for herself early on and was driven to succeed in her business. She and a partner own a matchmaking business.

Although the story is a little predictable, it is worth reading. The interaction between the two characters is very realistic. I loved the supporting characters of Bertha, Molly and Mable. I also liked how Jordan and her brother, Chucky, get along. I can envision a sequel to this book involving these individuals.

Several scenes made me giggle. The one dealing with the Butterfly Festival was amusing. It was written so well that I could truly picture the scene unfolding. This excellent descriptive writing occurred throughout the book.

The book is a fast read and I highly recommend it to all who want a little extra love and happiness in their lives. I gave it 5 out of 5 stars.

I was given this ARC in return for an honest review.

First off - 'Anorexic' is not an adjective and it is not a synonym for skinny. It's serious, it's life threatening and it hurts people to be used like this. I don't know if this can be changed in further editions, but I think it would make a difference. (p 33 - Tiffany was their receptionist, a twentysomething anorexic with a red streak in her hair...)

Jordan runs a successful matchmaking company in Los Angeles where she Drives a JAG, has a semi famous girlfriend and has just come off a successful spot on an influential talk show. But then her Grandmother passes away and leaves her a Butterfly sanctuary in the small town of Monarch, providing she works there for two months. Monarch was her home until her father sent her away in high school, after he found out she had feelings for her best friend Sophie. The same best friend she now has to work with for two months. Will the two women mend old wounds? And can soul mates from totally different worlds make it work?

I really wanted to love this story. I love the butterfly aspect - it was unique and different from your usual fare of doctors or police women or businesswomen. The Monarchs made me think of my Grandmother so that was really special. But, as I was reading something felt like it was missing. The interactions between the two women felt somewhat forced and formal at times. Especially since Sophie an Jordan knew each other as teenagers I felt like the way they interacted and flirted should feel much more natural even if they were awkward around each other.

The descriptions of Monarch and the sanctuary were beautiful. I learned so much about monarchs and I'll try and plant some milkweed come spring. The townspeople of Monarch were so much fun to read about - I love the little world the author created.

I enjoyed this story - it was really sweet. I can't say I would recommend it but I will definitely check out the authors other novel.

I received an ARC via NetGalley from Bold Strokes Books in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book. Yes most of it was predictable but what I focused on was how Moreau handled the relationship between the characters. One of the characters was disowned by her father and stepmother due to her sexual identity which left her with some long lasting self esteem issues that negatively impacted her love life. The other main character did not come term with her sexual identity until she lost the first girl she ever loved. In each case the author used them to show the different ways people will choose to react to a sexual identity different from their own and the consequences that will follow both positive and negative. It was a fast and easy read, very lighthearted. I thought the author has a beautiful sense of flow so you can start reading without wanting to stop. The sex was written with taste and beauty, definitely romantic. It's not overly memorable but it was a nice way to spend a few hours.

I enjoyed Ms. Moreau’s first book, so I was excited to read this one. I wanted to love this book, but in the end it was just an okay read. The characters were well written, but for me were also forgettable. Jordan was selfish and a bit immature for my liking. Sophie was just too sweet. Sophie was my favorite character in the book, and actually made this book more enjoyable. I typically enjoy 1st love reunion romances, this one just didn’t make me feel that their love was worth the wait. Often, I feel so sad for the time missed between two characters who reunite. Several times I found myself thinking Sophie was too sweet for Jordan, and perhaps she could do better with someone else. It was an easy and fast read, so if you want a bit of light reading this book would be worth your time. I just liked Ms. Moreau’s first book better.

‘The Butterfly Whisperer’ is a lovely heart-warming story of two women who come back into each other’s lives after 10 years and find that the feelings they once had have not changed. Jordan returns to her old home town, Monarch, and finds that it has become obsessed with butterflies and even has a butterfly sanctuary, now run by her childhood best friend Sophie. She was madly in love with Sophie before she left town and those feelings are still there. The problems arise when she finds her love for Sophie is threatened by her present day business dealings.
I found their love story very sweet and compelling and thought the tension and worry felt by Jordan as she tried to reconcile her feelings was well written. The town of Monarch was wonderful and I loved the characters inhabiting it, especially Bertha and the twins with their matching gingham outfits! There was a warmth and a feeling of community and I wanted Jordan to see that these things were more important than her Hollywood lifestyle as a celebrity matchmaker. Would her love for Sophie be enough to convince her?
A really enjoyable read.
I was given this ARC free by Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books in return for an honest review.

This  book was beautifully wrote when sophie and Jordan was kids they had a special relationship and then when they were 18 Jordan left all of a sudden without explaining to sophie why...10 yrs later not knowing the other played the same team they rekindled their friendship and finally discovered each other on a lovers level. Jordan had a lot of issues to work out but with Sophie's help love gets you through it no matter what the issue is.

I found this read to be good but nothing amazing. The characters were likeable, the story was classic romance of lack of communication causing the angst. I did enjoy the characters in town of the twins and Bertha, they were fun.

There isn’t a lot to say about this book except I enjoyed the read at the time but won’t really think of it again. Nothing remarkable. I know I’m not selling this book, I would recommend it but just want you to know what you are getting.

Review of The Butterfly Whisperer by Lisa Moreau

This is a sweet romance between Sophie, a butterfly expert who runs a sanctuary dedicated to the Monarch species, and Jordan, her former best friend who mysteriously left their town ten years before just to return with the sole purpose of selling the land where the sanctuary is located. I chose to read this book as the butterfly theme in a lesbian romance seemed original. In my opinion, this is the aspect of this book that the author excels at describing. The rest, unfortunately, is a bit stereotyped, very predictable and somewhat unrealistic. However, I'd you are interested in an easy read and curious about butteries, this book might interest you. 3 star rating.

ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sweet story of denied adolescent love, with the reunification coming in adulthood-a fairly standard trope in the romantic genre. The protagonists, Sophie and Jordan, were each quite charming, but at points their reunion reached a saccharine-like quality that was grating to read. I found the depictions of the town of Monarch and the related butterfly activity to be quite engaging as well as well-drawn. While Ms. Moreau's first volume, "Love on the Red Rocks" had greater depth and a more compelling cast of characters, this volume demonstrated similar strengths in the realms of dialogue and scene description. Would definitely welcome more from the author in her subsequent publications.

I have really enjoyed reading this book. Although there are some points that are not clear enough at the end, I think the story is fairly well developed. The relationship between the two protagonists is very romantic and sweet, the secondary characters, most of them, help complete the story with some touches of humor and tenderness. So this book seems to me quite recommendable, if you like sweet romances without excessive drama.