Loved this! I really appreciate romance books that mix in a healthy dose of humor with strong characterization, and this checked almost all of the boxes for me. One thing that I wish the author had worked upon more is definitely the writing— I feel like it could’ve been much cleaner and stronger, but nonetheless, a solid book, and so cute!

Okay, this book was chef’s kiss adorable! 😍 So, Holly’s been through some tough stuff but is now living her best life with her daughter Hope and her cute lil’ shop, Just One More. Honestly, I’m obsessed with the whole “cozy small-town” vibe—Cotswolds, I’m coming for you. Everything’s chill… until her bestie Giles decides to drop a major bombshell and proposes to Sienna, a total stranger who gives off major red flags. 😬 Now, Holly’s all trying to be the peacekeeper, planning a wedding for a couple that’s literally the opposite of couple goals. But wait—Holly’s low-key having a mini existential crisis, questioning if she’s jealous of them or just… confused about her own feelings? 😅 The tension between friendship, love, and, like, what’s actually in her heart kept me on the edge of my seat. If you’re into slow-burn romance, second chances, and a dash of drama that lowkey makes you want to scream at the pages, this book is your new bestie. It’s a cozy, heartfelt read that’ll make you laugh, cry, and want to hug the people you love most.

Holly’s best friend Giles proposes to his girlfriend, sending Holly into a crisis because she knows this woman is not right for Giles. But is that really why she’s upset? This was a cute story. I haven’t read the previous seven books so I didn’t quite get who all the characters were and how they fit into the story at first, but it became clear as I got further into the book. Once I got the characters sorted, it didn’t hurt the story that I hadn’t read the previous books. I was still fully invested. I liked both characters a lot and was fully vested in Holly’s story.

Happily Ever After at the Second Chances Sweet Shop by Hannah Lynn. Happily Ever After at the Second Chances Sweet Shop was a a hard to put down read.

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Holly trabaja en una tienda de dulces y es viuda, pero a pesar de su situación, su personaje no logra gustarme en ningún momento. Desde el principio, no me cayó bien. La forma en que trató a Sienna, con comentarios crueles y actitudes poco agradables, me hizo verla de una forma muy negativa. Y lo peor es que no es solo ella; Giles, tampoco es mucho mejor, esta enamorado de Holly, pero está comprometido con otra mujer. Y, por si fuera poco, sigue con los preparativos de la boda como si nada, mientras engaña a su prometida con Holly.

Lo que más me molestó es que Holly, que supuestamente lleva tiempo enamorada de Giles, decide confesarle sus sentimientos justo cuando él está comprometido. Por su parte, Giles tampoco tuvo el valor de ser honesto con ella antes, pasando más tiempo con otras mujeres que realmente con Holly. Al final, parece que ambos se merecen estar juntos. Pero lo que realmente me dejó impactada es que no fue Giles quien terminó con la boda, sino Sienna. Si no fuera por ella, la ceremonia habría seguido adelante. ¿Es esto lo que se supone que es el amor?

En resumen, la historia está llena de personajes que toman decisiones cuestionables y complicadas, lo que hace difícil disfrutarla. Las acciones y actitudes de los personajes me dejaron más frustrada que otra cosa y mas porque hay infidelidad y yo odio eso en mis libros de romance.



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.