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Firefly Hollow #5
Cricket Cove
The baby of the family, Daddy’s little girl… a lonely woman who deeply, desperately longed to be loved. Amelia Campbell was all that and so much more. A natural Cupid, she’d paired up several couples through the years. The only person she couldn’t seem to find a mate for was herself. Until he came along… the last person in the world she should fall for.
Logan Gibson was as far from Amelia in life experiences as he could be. Battle-scarred and life-hardened, he was having trouble reconciling himself to life as a civilian. He’d seen too much of the dark side of people to believe in what she represented, and he just wanted to be left alone. Instead, he found himself returning to her time and again.
Amelia was well aware he’d never choose someone like her. Logan knew she was too young, too innocent for him. But despite that knowledge, they were drawn to each other. When danger rears its ugly head, it takes both of them to figure out a way to protect her, and when the inevitable happens, all they can do is hold on to each other and hope to survive.
Cricket Cove is the fifth Firefly Hollow book, a romance series with hints of paranormal elements. Set in Appalachia, the series spans decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 1990s.
Logan Gibson was as far from Amelia in life experiences as he could be. Battle-scarred and life-hardened, he was having trouble reconciling himself to life as a civilian. He’d seen too much of the dark side of people to believe in what she represented, and he just wanted to be left alone. Instead, he found himself returning to her time and again.
Amelia was well aware he’d never choose someone like her. Logan knew she was too young, too innocent for him. But despite that knowledge, they were drawn to each other. When danger rears its ugly head, it takes both of them to figure out a way to protect her, and when the inevitable happens, all they can do is hold on to each other and hope to survive.
Cricket Cove is the fifth Firefly Hollow book, a romance series with hints of paranormal elements. Set in Appalachia, the series spans decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 1990s.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 4, 2014
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About the author
T.L. Haddix
40 books229 followersT.L. Haddix is the author of the Firefly Hollow Series, women's fiction romances set in Eastern Kentucky, as well as numerous other projects under various pen names. She's a self-described eccentric, a somewhat reclusive stick in the mud who lives in Eastern Kentucky with her husband and their cat-children. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, reading, genealogy, casual bird-and-critter watching, and being short.
She writes books about characters who are flawed but who somehow still manage to overcome the challenges thrown in their paths and reach for happiness with their soul mates. And while she can't tell a joke in the real world to save her life, she tries to inject her characters' lives with quirky, unintentional humor that surprises readers at just the right moment.
She writes books about characters who are flawed but who somehow still manage to overcome the challenges thrown in their paths and reach for happiness with their soul mates. And while she can't tell a joke in the real world to save her life, she tries to inject her characters' lives with quirky, unintentional humor that surprises readers at just the right moment.
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January 20, 2018
Reread 12/08 : Life's shitty out there, and sometimes we simply need a few hours of escape and smiles. This is one of those times. I'm sure that Logan's story will be my win :)
♬ ♪ ♩ Ladies and Gentlemen! I mean, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! Please have a sit and give me a few minutes to introduce you the Campbells! I mean, the CAMPBELLS! ♬ ♪ ♩
▓ Are those books similar to other PNR/contemporary romance? ▓
➸ Book 1 : Firefly Hollow ✬✬✬✬✬
➸ Book 3 : Dragonfly Creek ✬✬✬✬✬
➸ Book 4 : Cattail Ridge ✬✬✬✬
▶ What you WON'T find in this book : An asshole as a hero
▶ But : Logan freakin' Gibson. Broken, self-righteous, wounded, completely adorable when he tries to do what he thinks he has to, protective, smile inducing, infuriating, and Oh. My. What a grump. Love and children? The man is so clueless that's hilarious. Phone calls and letters? Damn, let me hug you. Icing on the cake, the guy shifts in a mountain lion and purrs *giggles*. How awesome is that? There's really something in T.L Haddix's male leads that makes them stand out from the rest of the hero's crowd. That's simple, each time I meet one of them he becomes my new favorite. Damn, I didn't used to be so fickle!
"Logan sucked in a breath and eyed the baby warily, both afraid he'd hurt her with his grip and, at the same time, afraid he'd let her fall.
"Oh, God. She's moving. What do I do?"
▶ What you WON'T find in this book : An annoying MC
▶ But : Amelia, the baby of the family, whose selflessness is completely heartbreaking. Smart, strong, supportive, vulnerable sometimes but courageous and strong-minded. And *gasp*, she's a non-annoying virgin, aka, a virgin who doesn't think that all the other women are sluts. Thanks. Their first time? Both hot and heart-warming. Oh, and she's a wolf. *evil grin*
"You may not like the fact that I'm involved with Logan, but it's not your concern. I'm an adult, and I'm not some damsel in distress. I'm perfectly well aware of what I'm doing and the repercussions. So back the hell off."
▶ What you WON'T find in this book : A bitch as a sister
▶ But : The wonderful Campbell family. What do I love so much about them?
✔ The protective way they act with each other, how infuriating it can be sometimes.
"We have some questions we need answers for. You have the answers. Do you really want to find out what we're willing to do to get those answers? Please say yes."
✔ Every single member of this family : Eliza and her playfulness, Owen *sigh*, Ben and his "womenfolk" (ah, Benny, seriously?), Emma and her short temper, even little Sydney and her awkward questions, and I have to stop here otherwise I'd ramble during hours.
"Well, I know you got a kitty cat inside. Right? Just like my new daddy used to have, but his kitty cat went to sleep. Yours isn't asleep, though. So when you turn into the kitty cat and somebody rubs your belly, do you purr?"
✔ The way I feel drawn into their lives. This is so real, I felt captivated by the stories they told each other in front of the fire at Amelia's birthday party. I was there, learning about her birth, listening to friends, you know?
▶ What you WON'T find in this book : An abusive, unrealistic relationship
▶ But : Two adults who are afraid, who doubt, who make mistakes, who are so fucking REAL I felt like a voyeur at some point. An adorable, sexy, heart-warming love-story which gave me butterflies from page one.
What you WON'T find in this book : Stereotypes
But : Life, guys. LIFE.
"I never understood people who play games. I know it's human nature to some degree, but it's ridiculous. It's a waste of time and energy. I hate that kind of drama. So I guess I have a tendency to not sugarcoat things."
THANK YOU.
What in the world are you waiting for? This series is heart-warming, hilarious, well-written, devoid of stereotypes and just fucking amazing.
March 4, 2014
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
RTC.
July 24, 2017
Amelia has an instant attraction to Logan until she hears him make some disparaging remarks about her. The sparks that were once physical are now expelled through verbal beat downs between them. Everyone is aware that this is totally out of character for Amelia. The longer they are around each other, Logan begins to recognize the fact that Amelia is nothing at all as he first imagined. Unfortunately, she’s hurt by the things he has said and he is suffering from guilt for having said them. Along the way a stalker is after the heroine and a cast of secondary characters get involved to help protect her.
This was a slow book with long sections that didn’t really add to the story. I understand this is part of a series and never felt like I was lost, I just didn’t care about all the characters that were everywhere, all the time. I struggled to feel a true connection between Logan and Amelia and found myself skimming.
I know this is the perfect book for someone, just not for me.
ARC provided by NetGalley
This was a slow book with long sections that didn’t really add to the story. I understand this is part of a series and never felt like I was lost, I just didn’t care about all the characters that were everywhere, all the time. I struggled to feel a true connection between Logan and Amelia and found myself skimming.
I know this is the perfect book for someone, just not for me.
ARC provided by NetGalley
February 5, 2014
T.L. Haddix "Firefly Hollow" series is like coming home. I have read all books in the series and was rewarded with a sweet romance and an entertaining read every time. T.L. Haddix combines paranormal elements with romance centered around a shifter family, with emotionally or physically scarred male protagonists falling in love with the girl next door. It’s all very charming once you get past the slow beginning. T.L. Haddix puts a lot of effort into giving the reader a deep understanding of the family bonds and the character’s background resulting sometimes in a lazy moving plot. But for me it is always a big joy to read about each member of the Campbell clan and witness again their interactions with old and new friends. This is one of those families you wish you were a part of. If there are book-boyfriends this would certainly be first on my list of book-families-I-want-to-be-adopted-in.
Apart from the shifter magic Amelia Campbell (wolf) and Logan Gibson (a purring lion cat) posses, both are portrayed realistically with each their own personal issues and faults. It is one of Haddix’ big strengths creating main and secondary characters you can effortlessly relate to and connect with. This romance could easily appeal to (contemporary) romance as well as fantasy romance fans as the paranormal elements of the story are very subtle but well integrated into the overall storyline. The series with Cricket Cove being the fifth Firefly Hollow book is like one of those big family sagas spanning decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 90s.
Cricket Cove, like all other novels in the series, is a well-crafted, fascinating read with adorable characters and a realistically evolving romance. I was hooked from the first book and I just keep reading and reading and reading.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Apart from the shifter magic Amelia Campbell (wolf) and Logan Gibson (a purring lion cat) posses, both are portrayed realistically with each their own personal issues and faults. It is one of Haddix’ big strengths creating main and secondary characters you can effortlessly relate to and connect with. This romance could easily appeal to (contemporary) romance as well as fantasy romance fans as the paranormal elements of the story are very subtle but well integrated into the overall storyline. The series with Cricket Cove being the fifth Firefly Hollow book is like one of those big family sagas spanning decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 90s.
Cricket Cove, like all other novels in the series, is a well-crafted, fascinating read with adorable characters and a realistically evolving romance. I was hooked from the first book and I just keep reading and reading and reading.
I received this as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2014
Best. one. yet.
From the very first page, this book pulled me in. (Now, if you haven't read the previous book in the series, this may not be the case.)
Yet again, this is a bit of a case of instalove. But again Haddix makes it work.
Amelia is probably my favorite of Haddix's female MCs. She's completely multi-dimensional and completely relatable. And yet again, Haddix gives us a completely lovable male MC. He's flawed, but wonderful.
There always seems to be some part or aspect of Haddix's books that drags me in with it's humanity.
I LOVE IT! NEVER STOP!
If I tried to go through all my favorite parts, I'd be quoting the entire book. But more importantly even then just some good moments in the book, the story as a whole is what got me. It's hard to pinpoint the best parts when it's the story as a whole that is so incredible and the emotions it evokes.
I also loved revisiting with the rest of the Campbell clan of course. Sydney just gets more precocious and entertaining, as well as Logan's interaction with her. It was so sweet to see Archer and Emma getting married and settling into married life. The love between this family just jumps off every page. I want them to adopt me!
"You've invaded my dreams and I don't know how to get you out...I swore years ago that I'd never let myself get attached to any woman emotionally...You make me want things I've spent my life avoiding."
"The way he was looking down at her, eyes full of emotion, reached inside to heal a place that had been rubbed raw over the last weeks and months."
July 16, 2018
Cricket cove by T. L. Haddix. The baby of the family, a shapeshifter, Daddy’s little girl… a lonely woman who deeply, desperately longed to be loved. Amelia Campbell was all that and so much more. A natural Cupid, she’d paired up several couples through the years. The only person she couldn’t seem to find a mate for was herself. Until Logan Gibson came along… the last person in the world she should fall for. Logan was as far from Amelia in life experiences as he could be. Battle-scarred and life-hardened, he was having trouble reconciling himself to life as a civilian. He’d seen too much of the dark side of people to believe in what she represented, and he just wanted to be left alone. Instead, he found himself returning to her time and again. Amelia was well aware he’d never choose someone like her. Logan knew she was too young, too innocent for him. But despite that knowledge, they were drawn to each other. When danger rears its ugly head, it takes both of them to figure out a way to protect her, and when the inevitable happens, all they can do is hold on to each other and hope to survive. This was a fantastic read with brilliant characters. I do love shifter reads. I just couldn't put it down. I loved how Amelias family was with her. Very protective after what she went through. Bought me to tears. Some parts even made me laugh. I hated Roger. He was evil. What a shock I didn't see that coming. Can't wait to read more. 5*.
February 20, 2014
This book had possibilities, but it just wasn't for me. There seemed to be a lot going on with the big family and all the characters at once and it proved just to be to much, Less is more! I usually love paranormal romance, but the paranormal part seemed to just be in the background. I didn't feel any sort of connection between Logan and Amelia, and the stalker thing was just weird.
April 25, 2014
Cricket Cove is the fifth book in the Firefly Hollow series by author T.L Haddix. I was excited to have the opportunity to read and review this title. I had come across the series several times in the past, noticed the gorgeous covers, and had the first book in the series on my TBR list, but just hadn’t had a chance to read any of the books yet. While Cricket Cove can be read as a stand-alone, this may be a series where you might want to start with book one. It’s definitely not necessary but as I mention later in my review, I felt like I was missing out on something.
The Firefly Hollow series focuses on the Campbell family, with each book being dedicated to one family member. Cricket Cove is Amelia’s story, the youngest Campbell. There are actually two story lines running through the book. The first being the friction and subsequent attraction between Amelia and Logan Gibson. The second story line involves the danger Amelia finds herself in after a friends abusive friend starts stalking her. There was also a paranormal/shifter element (which was a bit of a surprise for me but won’t be for fans of the series) which I wasn’t expecting.
The story was very well written. Unfortunately, I found the story very slow at times. I actually set the book aside for several days and came back to it, several times. I had a very hard time being pulled in to the story for some reason. As a fan or romance and suspense, I figured this book should have been a hit, but it just never took off for me. The only thing I can really pinpoint is that there is a lot of interaction between the supporting characters. While the book can definitely we read as a stand-alone, I think it may be a series that is best read in order because the support characters add so much to the dynamic and chemistry of the book overall. That’s just a guess. I wish I would have started with the first book because based on the author’s solid writing and the genre, I think I may have liked the series. I still may go back and start with book one as I do have it on my kindle. Unfortunately, starting with the fifth book in the series didn’t work out for me. Still, a solid 3 STAR read.
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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 25, 2014
I tough it out and finished the book. It was an okay read but I never really felt the connection between the main characters.
The girl's family was always around and when I say always it means in every chapter.
Christ, I'm surprised the first time they slept together her family wasn't around too.
Look I get it, she's the baby of the family but there are boundaries, ya know? There was so much going on with her family there was so little alone interaction between the lead characters.
Overall, since I didn't feel anything for the characters it's hard to say I'd recommend it. It isn't a bad book but I felt it lacking in important parts.
The girl's family was always around and when I say always it means in every chapter.
Christ, I'm surprised the first time they slept together her family wasn't around too.
Look I get it, she's the baby of the family but there are boundaries, ya know? There was so much going on with her family there was so little alone interaction between the lead characters.
Overall, since I didn't feel anything for the characters it's hard to say I'd recommend it. It isn't a bad book but I felt it lacking in important parts.
July 9, 2017
I really enjoyed my latest trip to Firefly Hollow, and even though I’ve accidentally skipped book 4, I still settled in easily with the Campbells again. That’s one of the things I love best about this series – you can jump in almost anywhere and enjoy it. Yes, it probably works best if you read in order, mostly because it helps to keep everyone and their relation to everyone else straight, but the characters and the setting are so warm that you really can pick up almost any book and still get a lot out of it.
Like this one. Amelia is the baby of the family, but she’s all grown up now. A natural matchmaker, she’s had success with plenty of other people, including her family, but her own romantic fortunes are less lucky. She doesn’t seem to mind, being as loving and generous as ever to those she knows – but inside she’s lonely and has a very low opinion of herself.
I really liked her. She’s always been a breath of fresh air around the family, so I was a little surprised by how much she’s been hiding all these years. Yet that also made her more likeable, because she’s not just pure sunshine pinging around, shedding fairy dust, she’s a real woman. I loved her strength – and her unwillingness to simply forgive Logan because that would be the sweet thing to do.
I liked Logan too, even if he is a bit of an idiot at first when it comes to Amelia. He has a whole heap of daddy issues, which means the feelings Amelia stirs up scares him into saying something cruel – which he then spends a chunk of time atoning for. Which was a good thing, because else this would have been far too much of an instalust story. So even though there is definitely an immediate attraction between them, it does take a while for anything to happen.
Which is this whole book all over. The pace is very slow at times, but that’s not unusual in this series. There’s a lot of family to catch up with and information to hand out, and it’s not in any rush to throw it all at you. I don’t mind this, although there are times when I wondered what, if anything, was going to happen next, especially when the romance is finally heading in the right direction.
Luckily for this book there is a secondary plot – a stalker. Even though this does add a bit more depth to the action, it is very much in the background for most of the book. There are some tense moments, but it never quite escalates into a full out romantic suspense read. Mostly it gives Amelia and Logan a reason to put aside some of their problems and work together, which is always a good thing.
The only thing I wasn’t in love with was the paranormal element. This series has always had it, subtle though it frequently is. I was pretty excited when I realised both Amelia and Logan are shifters, but it doesn’t really play any part and that made me a little sad. I also wanted to know whether their different beasts (wolf and cougar) might have played a part in their initial prickliness, but no one even thought of it. It’s not a major drawback, but I would have liked more.
Overall, though, I really enjoyed this. It is definitely one of my favourites from the series and easily reminded me of why I love this family so much. It’s warm and enjoyable, real and romantic, with enough darkness to stop it from becoming saccharine. If you love a good family saga, or even just good romances, and don’t mind a massive cast and a slower pace, then give this whole series a try. I’m always glad I did.
(Review copy provided by the author via NetGalley.)
Like this one. Amelia is the baby of the family, but she’s all grown up now. A natural matchmaker, she’s had success with plenty of other people, including her family, but her own romantic fortunes are less lucky. She doesn’t seem to mind, being as loving and generous as ever to those she knows – but inside she’s lonely and has a very low opinion of herself.
I really liked her. She’s always been a breath of fresh air around the family, so I was a little surprised by how much she’s been hiding all these years. Yet that also made her more likeable, because she’s not just pure sunshine pinging around, shedding fairy dust, she’s a real woman. I loved her strength – and her unwillingness to simply forgive Logan because that would be the sweet thing to do.
I liked Logan too, even if he is a bit of an idiot at first when it comes to Amelia. He has a whole heap of daddy issues, which means the feelings Amelia stirs up scares him into saying something cruel – which he then spends a chunk of time atoning for. Which was a good thing, because else this would have been far too much of an instalust story. So even though there is definitely an immediate attraction between them, it does take a while for anything to happen.
Which is this whole book all over. The pace is very slow at times, but that’s not unusual in this series. There’s a lot of family to catch up with and information to hand out, and it’s not in any rush to throw it all at you. I don’t mind this, although there are times when I wondered what, if anything, was going to happen next, especially when the romance is finally heading in the right direction.
Luckily for this book there is a secondary plot – a stalker. Even though this does add a bit more depth to the action, it is very much in the background for most of the book. There are some tense moments, but it never quite escalates into a full out romantic suspense read. Mostly it gives Amelia and Logan a reason to put aside some of their problems and work together, which is always a good thing.
The only thing I wasn’t in love with was the paranormal element. This series has always had it, subtle though it frequently is. I was pretty excited when I realised both Amelia and Logan are shifters, but it doesn’t really play any part and that made me a little sad. I also wanted to know whether their different beasts (wolf and cougar) might have played a part in their initial prickliness, but no one even thought of it. It’s not a major drawback, but I would have liked more.
Overall, though, I really enjoyed this. It is definitely one of my favourites from the series and easily reminded me of why I love this family so much. It’s warm and enjoyable, real and romantic, with enough darkness to stop it from becoming saccharine. If you love a good family saga, or even just good romances, and don’t mind a massive cast and a slower pace, then give this whole series a try. I’m always glad I did.
(Review copy provided by the author via NetGalley.)
April 6, 2022
5 Stars.
The Good:
• Pip
• Logan
• Their relationship
• Both being shifters
• Injury consistency
The Bad:
• How long it took them to get together
The Book:
Besides the original Firefly Hollow, this has to be my favorite in the series. I love Logan, I love Pip so putting them together was just wonderful. I enjoyed how they were both shifters, something we haven't seen in this series yet. I do wish there was more scenes with them shifted though. I enjoyed their relationship, I felt the spark between them. It took a little while to get it going (due to some things Logan said), which sort of annoyed me. But maybe I just wanted them to get together quicker, they seemed to harp on those words a lot, which I get. It would effect me too but I just wanted it to finish. I liked how Logan was protecting Pip, & how they didn't stray away from the fact that he had been injured. It had come up a few times in the book so seeing that consistency was certainly refreshing. Not much more to say about this one besides that I really liked it.
The Good:
• Pip
• Logan
• Their relationship
• Both being shifters
• Injury consistency
The Bad:
• How long it took them to get together
The Book:
Besides the original Firefly Hollow, this has to be my favorite in the series. I love Logan, I love Pip so putting them together was just wonderful. I enjoyed how they were both shifters, something we haven't seen in this series yet. I do wish there was more scenes with them shifted though. I enjoyed their relationship, I felt the spark between them. It took a little while to get it going (due to some things Logan said), which sort of annoyed me. But maybe I just wanted them to get together quicker, they seemed to harp on those words a lot, which I get. It would effect me too but I just wanted it to finish. I liked how Logan was protecting Pip, & how they didn't stray away from the fact that he had been injured. It had come up a few times in the book so seeing that consistency was certainly refreshing. Not much more to say about this one besides that I really liked it.
December 3, 2017
3/5
Amelia and Logan’s love story was sweet, but this book felt at times a little too “slow”.
Maybe because Kathy is still my favorite book in the series, maybe because I’ve read Cricket Cove after the three first books, but this one would be my “lees favorite” so far.
But it’s still a beautiful love story.
Again, I may be a little biased, since Kathy is still the more heartbreaking and powerful book I’ve read in the whole series.
But you’ll enjoy the story, the author’s writing ad this magical little magical world.
***ARC kindly provided by author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review***
Amelia and Logan’s love story was sweet, but this book felt at times a little too “slow”.
Maybe because Kathy is still my favorite book in the series, maybe because I’ve read Cricket Cove after the three first books, but this one would be my “lees favorite” so far.
But it’s still a beautiful love story.
Again, I may be a little biased, since Kathy is still the more heartbreaking and powerful book I’ve read in the whole series.
But you’ll enjoy the story, the author’s writing ad this magical little magical world.
***ARC kindly provided by author via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review***
July 6, 2017
This is a great contribution to the Firefly Hollow series. This is the 5th book with the Campbell family and their touch of magic deep in the hills of Appalachia . This is Amelia's story and is how she and Logan Gibson reconcile their differences. This book was published in 2014 and is set in the mid 1990's with Logan coming home from war.
August 24, 2017
T.L. Haddix take on Beauty and the Beast in a PNR setting!
Whilst it was a bit slow in places, it needed to be somewhat slow paced so you could see all the work going into the connections between Clan members and the world itself.
Amelia being a wolf and Logan, a lion shifter, gives a new meaning to inter-species mating! With a cast of wonderful secondary characters, this was a great read.
Whilst it was a bit slow in places, it needed to be somewhat slow paced so you could see all the work going into the connections between Clan members and the world itself.
Amelia being a wolf and Logan, a lion shifter, gives a new meaning to inter-species mating! With a cast of wonderful secondary characters, this was a great read.
July 5, 2018
One of the best stories I've read!
If you are looking for a well developed story with exceptional characters, you will just love this book. I just finished rereading this story for the third time. It is in my top 3 favorites from this series. If you enjoyed Owen and Sarah's story you will just love this story about their youngest daughter Amelia and Archer's brother Logan.
If you are looking for a well developed story with exceptional characters, you will just love this book. I just finished rereading this story for the third time. It is in my top 3 favorites from this series. If you enjoyed Owen and Sarah's story you will just love this story about their youngest daughter Amelia and Archer's brother Logan.
February 4, 2023
Love the Campbells
I am so glad that I continued with this series. T.L. Harris has created believable and endearing characters. Every single story will grad you and pull you in. I am glad this series hasn't ended yet. On to the next story.
I am so glad that I continued with this series. T.L. Harris has created believable and endearing characters. Every single story will grad you and pull you in. I am glad this series hasn't ended yet. On to the next story.
August 19, 2017
Great series
Great story. The Campbell family is just as endearing as always. I am hooked on the series. I recommend reading in order.
Great story. The Campbell family is just as endearing as always. I am hooked on the series. I recommend reading in order.
March 12, 2018
Love the series
If you like a good love story than you will like this series of books! I recommend them for older teens and above
If you like a good love story than you will like this series of books! I recommend them for older teens and above
January 1, 2018
Trust?
A Book of twist and Turns, cold, warm, shallow, Hurtful, Loving! Emotions run rapid in this wonderful Story. Offers so much and a 5 Star deserved.
A Book of twist and Turns, cold, warm, shallow, Hurtful, Loving! Emotions run rapid in this wonderful Story. Offers so much and a 5 Star deserved.
March 15, 2018
What a great read! Was a little concerned about the age difference, although it was HUGE but enough to give me pause. Some sex scenes in this book.
September 17, 2021
love the series
I love the series but it’s like the shifter stuff is an afterthought. Which I actually kinda like because most shifter books are all shifter and no romance.
I love the series but it’s like the shifter stuff is an afterthought. Which I actually kinda like because most shifter books are all shifter and no romance.
March 24, 2014
3- Amelia and Logan Stars!
Cricket Cove is book 5 in the Firefly Hollow series. I previously read book 4 of the series where we first meet Logan and I think it helped having some of his back story in it. Plus, I really wanted to know more about Amelia as she had such a presence in the 4th book with Emma, Sydney, and Archer.
Amelia is the youngest of 5 children to Owen and Sarah. Now- since I had a prior book under my belt, I knew who these people were, but keep in mind a stand alone reader would have to figure out the kids, their spouses, and their kids. Then add in some grandparents, secondary characters and you have a huge cast to keep in check. Amelia is the one that everyone loves and would be the first person to step in and help people. She has been trying her hardest to help her friend Lori move on from her abusive husband, but Lori seems to be a lost cause. When Lori's husband Roger starts to stalk Amelia we get a true sense that all is not as it seems.
Logan is a former solider who served in Kuwait and is now working as an instructor at a local technical school teaching CAD, and he is also Archer's brother. He confides in Archer his distaste for Amelia and her ways in confidence only to find out later she overheard the whole interaction. While Logan does state some seriously mean things, he later reveals that he was protecting himself and his past demons because Amelia reminds him of his mother with her free personality. When Amelia flees Roger stalking her, Logan takes it upon himself to write her a letter asking for forgiveness. From there, their relationship seems to blossom and grow.
There are some things in the story line that surprised me and made this seemingly more reserved book edgy- murder, scheming spouse, and a pregnancy spoured by a scornful nurse but some of the story seemed to drag. It is a longer book and I think some elements could have been shorted- example: detailed information on side characters who we don't get much more info on (which could be the author setting the scene for future books but regardless, it dragged). Overall though, I was pleased that Amelia got her happy ending even with some bumps and bruises along the way. Because love isn't always perfect.
*This honest review has been done in exchange for an Arc through Netgalley from Streetlight Graphics Publishing and T.L. Haddix.*
Cricket Cove is book 5 in the Firefly Hollow series. I previously read book 4 of the series where we first meet Logan and I think it helped having some of his back story in it. Plus, I really wanted to know more about Amelia as she had such a presence in the 4th book with Emma, Sydney, and Archer.
Amelia is the youngest of 5 children to Owen and Sarah. Now- since I had a prior book under my belt, I knew who these people were, but keep in mind a stand alone reader would have to figure out the kids, their spouses, and their kids. Then add in some grandparents, secondary characters and you have a huge cast to keep in check. Amelia is the one that everyone loves and would be the first person to step in and help people. She has been trying her hardest to help her friend Lori move on from her abusive husband, but Lori seems to be a lost cause. When Lori's husband Roger starts to stalk Amelia we get a true sense that all is not as it seems.
Logan is a former solider who served in Kuwait and is now working as an instructor at a local technical school teaching CAD, and he is also Archer's brother. He confides in Archer his distaste for Amelia and her ways in confidence only to find out later she overheard the whole interaction. While Logan does state some seriously mean things, he later reveals that he was protecting himself and his past demons because Amelia reminds him of his mother with her free personality. When Amelia flees Roger stalking her, Logan takes it upon himself to write her a letter asking for forgiveness. From there, their relationship seems to blossom and grow.
There are some things in the story line that surprised me and made this seemingly more reserved book edgy- murder, scheming spouse, and a pregnancy spoured by a scornful nurse but some of the story seemed to drag. It is a longer book and I think some elements could have been shorted- example: detailed information on side characters who we don't get much more info on (which could be the author setting the scene for future books but regardless, it dragged). Overall though, I was pleased that Amelia got her happy ending even with some bumps and bruises along the way. Because love isn't always perfect.
*This honest review has been done in exchange for an Arc through Netgalley from Streetlight Graphics Publishing and T.L. Haddix.*
December 28, 2016
Continue to be impressed
I think this is my favorite book in the series yet. Amelia and Logan's story was beyond beautiful. There was so much emotion in this one. To see the family surround them as they worked through everything was fabulous. Love these books.
I think this is my favorite book in the series yet. Amelia and Logan's story was beyond beautiful. There was so much emotion in this one. To see the family surround them as they worked through everything was fabulous. Love these books.
October 27, 2015
Genre: Romance with Paranormal Elements
Book Five in the Firefly Hollow Series
The baby of the family, Daddy’s little girl… a lonely woman who deeply, desperately longed to be loved. Amelia Campbell was all that and so much more. A natural Cupid, she’d paired up several couples through the years. The only person she couldn’t seem to find a mate for was herself. Until Logan Gibson came along… the last person in the world she should fall for.
Logan was as far from Amelia in life experiences as he could be. Battle-scarred and life-hardened, he was having trouble reconciling himself to life as a civilian. He’d seen too much of the dark side of people to believe in what she represented, and he just wanted to be left alone. Instead, he found himself returning to her time and again.
Amelia was well aware he’d never choose someone like her. Logan knew she was too young, too innocent for him. But despite that knowledge, they were drawn to each other. When danger rears its ugly head, it takes both of them to figure out a way to protect her, and when the inevitable happens, all they can do is hold on to each other and hope to survive.
Cricket Cove is the fifth Firefly Hollow book, a romance series with hints of paranormal elements. Set in Appalachia, the series spans decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 1990s. Other titles include "Firefly Hollow," "Butterfly Lane," "Dragonfly Creek," and "Cattail Ridge."
Book Five in the Firefly Hollow Series
The baby of the family, Daddy’s little girl… a lonely woman who deeply, desperately longed to be loved. Amelia Campbell was all that and so much more. A natural Cupid, she’d paired up several couples through the years. The only person she couldn’t seem to find a mate for was herself. Until Logan Gibson came along… the last person in the world she should fall for.
Logan was as far from Amelia in life experiences as he could be. Battle-scarred and life-hardened, he was having trouble reconciling himself to life as a civilian. He’d seen too much of the dark side of people to believe in what she represented, and he just wanted to be left alone. Instead, he found himself returning to her time and again.
Amelia was well aware he’d never choose someone like her. Logan knew she was too young, too innocent for him. But despite that knowledge, they were drawn to each other. When danger rears its ugly head, it takes both of them to figure out a way to protect her, and when the inevitable happens, all they can do is hold on to each other and hope to survive.
Cricket Cove is the fifth Firefly Hollow book, a romance series with hints of paranormal elements. Set in Appalachia, the series spans decades, with this latest installment taking place in the early 1990s. Other titles include "Firefly Hollow," "Butterfly Lane," "Dragonfly Creek," and "Cattail Ridge."
September 16, 2017
This was a very comfortable read, meaning I could imagine myself friends with the characters. This isn’t the type of story where you love the characters or obsess about them, you just like them in a let’s get a cup of coffee kind of way. I classify this as a conservative romance something my grandma might read, this is not for you if you want real, dirty, or steamy.
They’re shifters which have no bearing on the story. They can see in the dark well but the character wears glasses, you would think it would enhance their senses, strength, but it serves no purpose other than to be cataloged as a shifter romance. It also seems that every character, and those they encounter have a tragic history, to the point where you’re like of course. The story is a little long for the content, and nothing really happens. The conversations about sex seems to take place with every family member, and reference to “the mess” is just odd, after every sex act they must deal with “the mess”.
Would I recommend this to readers like myself no, but I would recommend it to more conservative mainstream readers who don’t mind some sex scenes.
They’re shifters which have no bearing on the story. They can see in the dark well but the character wears glasses, you would think it would enhance their senses, strength, but it serves no purpose other than to be cataloged as a shifter romance. It also seems that every character, and those they encounter have a tragic history, to the point where you’re like of course. The story is a little long for the content, and nothing really happens. The conversations about sex seems to take place with every family member, and reference to “the mess” is just odd, after every sex act they must deal with “the mess”.
Would I recommend this to readers like myself no, but I would recommend it to more conservative mainstream readers who don’t mind some sex scenes.
September 27, 2014
I have now read all five books so far in this series and I can't tell you how much I enjoy the Campbell family. Their love and support for each other is just about the sweetest thing to get to experience in be a part of… and Amelia has just been the most supportive and intuitive character throughout the last four books, that is has been special to get to see her get her happy ending. I actually thought it was going to end before it did and the author surprised me with the last couple chapters and epilogue...
I have absolutely fallen in love with this author and I am now contemplating her other series.
There better be Rachel's story to come...
I have absolutely fallen in love with this author and I am now contemplating her other series.
There better be Rachel's story to come...
April 11, 2014
This 5th book in the series follows the romance and drama of the relationship between Amelia and Logan. Both are shape shifters, both have been hurt in the past and they are strongly attracted to one another. Their relationship almost ends before it begins, however, when Logan tries to deny his feelings for Amelia with some angry words that, unbeknownst to him, she overhears. When her friend's abusive husband begins stalking her, Amelia knows that she is in trouble. Full of drama, angst and steamy romance, if you enjoyed the other books in this series, you will love this one as well. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
February 8, 2014
As usual T.L. Haddix delivers a wonderful book. Some people think they start slow but I've always found that to be a set up for what is happening. It is more of a draw you in to the book. It becomes as if you are there. You feel the love, pain, tears, frustration, fear and oh so happiness. This book has issues in it we face in life and how T. L. covers those is inspirational. And really toward the end with full on justice. The very end how Amelia handles a conniving witch is perfect. I could not have contained myself for sure. I strongly recommend this series. Good Job T.L. Haddix.
March 11, 2014
This book was a breath of fresh air! I requested this book on Netgalley based solely on the gorgeous cover. After reading several mediocre books in a row, I picked this one up and immediately fell in love with it! I didn't realize that this was the 5th book in the series, and it took me a while to get up to speed with who all the characters were, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. It was wonderfully written, and I loved the slight paranormal aspects of it. The plot flowed smoothly and the characters were wonderful. I can't wait to go back and read the first books in this series!
July 12, 2014
Pip's and Logan's story was just as interesting as all the others.
The Firefly Hollow series has been one of the most interesting set of books of love stories I have read in a long time. A little sex, a very good story, a family that everyone will love and for their own.
I'm thinking that most all women would absolutely love these books. I highly recommend them all!!!
The Firefly Hollow series has been one of the most interesting set of books of love stories I have read in a long time. A little sex, a very good story, a family that everyone will love and for their own.
I'm thinking that most all women would absolutely love these books. I highly recommend them all!!!
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