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The Holloway Girls #3
Don't Give Me Butterflies
Pine Cove Island calls to her soul...
As the Queen of Impulsive Decisions, Kat Davenport has found herself without a job or a place to live. So settling on Pine Cove Island isn't the sanest choice--meaning it's perfect. Like the mysterious Holloway cousins, Kat has her own unique gift. In her case, it's a knack for communicating with animals. Which makes getting hired at the local animal shelter feel like kismet. Especially when she finds a room to rent at a nearby lavender farm--complete with a sweet landlord and her brawny grandson--a guy who happens to give Kat an all-too-familiar flutter in her stomach...
Jordan Prescott isn't back in Pine Cove to find romance. He's here to sell the family farm, a fact that bewilders Kat. A former foster kid, she can't understand why he'd give up his childhood home. So when the big-hearted beauty starts bringing home strays from the shelter, Jordan is suddenly her adversary. Until their fiery disagreements turn into fiery kisses...
Now Kat is falling for a man who will likely make her homeless yet again. Unless she learns how to lend her considerable powers to taming the beast lurking inside this prince...
As the Queen of Impulsive Decisions, Kat Davenport has found herself without a job or a place to live. So settling on Pine Cove Island isn't the sanest choice--meaning it's perfect. Like the mysterious Holloway cousins, Kat has her own unique gift. In her case, it's a knack for communicating with animals. Which makes getting hired at the local animal shelter feel like kismet. Especially when she finds a room to rent at a nearby lavender farm--complete with a sweet landlord and her brawny grandson--a guy who happens to give Kat an all-too-familiar flutter in her stomach...
Jordan Prescott isn't back in Pine Cove to find romance. He's here to sell the family farm, a fact that bewilders Kat. A former foster kid, she can't understand why he'd give up his childhood home. So when the big-hearted beauty starts bringing home strays from the shelter, Jordan is suddenly her adversary. Until their fiery disagreements turn into fiery kisses...
Now Kat is falling for a man who will likely make her homeless yet again. Unless she learns how to lend her considerable powers to taming the beast lurking inside this prince...
336 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 30, 2019
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Tara Sheets
14 books797 followersTara Sheets is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her debut novel Don’t Call Me Cupcake received the 2016 Golden Heart® sponsored by Romance Writers of America. It is the first book in the award-winning Holloway Girls series.
Tara began her career as an author in the Pacific Northwest, inspired by the rain and the misty mountains and the rivers of Starbucks coffee. She now lives in the warm, wonderful South where she can stand outside with no coat on, and she finds that pretty inspiring too.
When not writing, Tara enjoys life with her book-loving family and a book-eating dog named Merlin. Come visit her at www.TaraSheets.com.
Tara began her career as an author in the Pacific Northwest, inspired by the rain and the misty mountains and the rivers of Starbucks coffee. She now lives in the warm, wonderful South where she can stand outside with no coat on, and she finds that pretty inspiring too.
When not writing, Tara enjoys life with her book-loving family and a book-eating dog named Merlin. Come visit her at www.TaraSheets.com.
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February 17, 2020
Romantic, funny, heartwarming and a touch of magic
I really liked this book much more than I expected. I generally go for the hot covers with a sexy shirtless man on the the front and a bit more racy story but I truly enjoyed this book. The heroine was Kat Davenport, who grew up in foster care and comes to Pine Cove Island in the Pacific Northwest, broke after getting out of a bad relationship in Los Angeles. She has a ability to “talk” to animals.
I like it that it is not crazy illogical magic like she can speak to animals and hear them speak back like in the Dr. Doolittle movies, but that she can touch them and see what they have been going though or what their days have been like and determine why they are sad or what they want from seeing that, like if they are neglected, scared, or hungry.
The Hero is Jordan Prescott who grew up on the island on a lavender farm with his parents. Jordan has a business in New York and has returned to sell the farm because his worthless hippie parents recently left after his 90 year old Grandmother moved in with them to help run it. Jordan has a lot of bad memories of the place and his parents since they were not good parents. But he rents a room above the garage to Kat in exchange for cheap rent and a promise that she will take care of the chickens and miniature donkey.
The romance between the two main characters is slow to start but intense and romantic. Jordan is quite a broody fella, but he smirks quite a bit as well. He says he doesn’t like animals but he comes around pretty quickly, but then again with a miniature donkey, a miniature goat, a three legged dog, a tiny dog, a cat and kittens, who wouldn’t. I could easily picture in my head all the scenes with the animals, especially the campfire scene where the donkey was eating the graham crackers. Also the house reminded me a bit of the house in The Discovery of Witches, but that is ok because I loved that house.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I really liked this book much more than I expected. I generally go for the hot covers with a sexy shirtless man on the the front and a bit more racy story but I truly enjoyed this book. The heroine was Kat Davenport, who grew up in foster care and comes to Pine Cove Island in the Pacific Northwest, broke after getting out of a bad relationship in Los Angeles. She has a ability to “talk” to animals.
I like it that it is not crazy illogical magic like she can speak to animals and hear them speak back like in the Dr. Doolittle movies, but that she can touch them and see what they have been going though or what their days have been like and determine why they are sad or what they want from seeing that, like if they are neglected, scared, or hungry.
The Hero is Jordan Prescott who grew up on the island on a lavender farm with his parents. Jordan has a business in New York and has returned to sell the farm because his worthless hippie parents recently left after his 90 year old Grandmother moved in with them to help run it. Jordan has a lot of bad memories of the place and his parents since they were not good parents. But he rents a room above the garage to Kat in exchange for cheap rent and a promise that she will take care of the chickens and miniature donkey.
The romance between the two main characters is slow to start but intense and romantic. Jordan is quite a broody fella, but he smirks quite a bit as well. He says he doesn’t like animals but he comes around pretty quickly, but then again with a miniature donkey, a miniature goat, a three legged dog, a tiny dog, a cat and kittens, who wouldn’t. I could easily picture in my head all the scenes with the animals, especially the campfire scene where the donkey was eating the graham crackers. Also the house reminded me a bit of the house in The Discovery of Witches, but that is ok because I loved that house.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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July 27, 2019
It's another hit from Tara Sheets! The Holloway Girls series is a very charming series of books that follow these girls who have some magic to them. They are romantic and sweet, just the perfect reads for me. Don't Give Me Butterflies delivered on all the feels just as I've come to expect from this author.
Kat is a new addition to this series. At the end of the previous book, it was revealed that she may have a connection to the Holloway girls. She fit in just beautifully with Emma and Juliette. Kat has just decided to settle on the island of Pine Cove even though she has no job or even a place to live. She knows in her heart though that Pine Cove and getting to know the Holloway girls is the best decision for her. I liked Kat a lot. Even when life was not looking all that bright, she remained optimistic. She was a very gentle soul and this was especially highlighted through her magical ability to communicate with animals. She eventually finds a job at a local animal shelter where her magic comes into handy. I loved how much she adored animals and how far she would go to take care of them. She was a total softie with a very big heart. Speaking of the animals, what an entertaining bunch they were. A certain cat was especially a scene-stealer in Don't Give Me Butterflies.
Kat meets her love interest, Jordan, when she rents out a room at his grandmother's house. The two don't see eye-to-eye initially, but love eventually blooms between them. Jordan's personality was in contrast to Kat. He was much quieter and broodier than she was. He was only back in Pine Cove temporarily with the goal of selling his grandmother's farm. He has his reasons for being a total grump and eventually, we see moments where his grumpiness fades away thanks to Kat. Their connection sizzled with chemistry and watching them bond emotionally was a delight for this reader. They obviously had obstacles and conflicts they needed to overcome, but I liked that their relationship remained relatively drama-free. While the romance was just lovely, it was Kat finding out about her past as well as her family ties to the Holloway girls that were the highlight for me. I loved the kinship between the three girls and I loved that Juliette and Emma welcomed her with open arms. As always, they made me laugh, smile and go "aww" at how cute they are.
I truly cannot recommend Don't Give Me Butterflies and the rest of this series enough for those of you keen on reading feel-good small-town romances!
July 12, 2019
What a sweet, fun contemporary romance with a fantasy twist! I read this one in just a few hours, and it was well worth it. Although it is the third book in a series, I had no trouble at all following along without having read the first two. While you meet the characters from the first two books and may get even more enjoyment from reading them first, I found it to be delightful regardless. It's a clean romance, so while there is some kissing, all the sexy times happen behind closed doors. It was a perfect summer read, particularly if you're reclining in a beach chair listening to the waves crash beyond you.
Growing up as a foster kid, Kat Davenport is resilient, stubborn, and independent. But when she's down on her luck with money, she'll take any job that comes her way. That's how she finds herself wearing a chicken suit asking for donations for the local animal shelter when she meets tall, dark, and handsome Jordan Prescott. The two part ways, but they meet again when Kat answers an ad for a room for rent, which just happens to be owned by Jordan and his aunt, Opal. Living on the Willowbrook Lavender Farm, which just happens to be right down the road from the animal shelter, seems like a dream come true. But dreams never last for Kat - it's month-to-month, because Jordan has every intention of selling the farm and returning to New York City. Determined to make the best of things, she dives into her work and the farm, and soon she has everyone wrapped around her finger - the animals, Opal, and even Jordan. Can love and a little magic bring these two together, or will the call of NYC be stronger than love?
I absolutely adored Kat! She was one of my favorite heroines of any book I've read this year, because she wouldn't compromise her values and personality for anyone. Even if it meant people thought her strange. Born with a unique gift that allowed her to communicate with animals, she earned a special place in my heart - any character who loves animals and does everything she can to save them is good in my book. Her kind ways and generous heart drew me in, just as they Jordan. Jordan was hard to read at first - at times charming and other times he was just plain rude. But as we learned more about his past and the farm, I began to understand why and empathized with him. The animals were lovely secondary characters, particularly Edgar the Crow and Waffles the Miniature Donkey. Their personalities shone so brightly on the pages that it made me wish I could visit the farm someday.
I will definitely be going back to read the first two books! Tara Sheets is officially on my list of authors to watch, and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
Growing up as a foster kid, Kat Davenport is resilient, stubborn, and independent. But when she's down on her luck with money, she'll take any job that comes her way. That's how she finds herself wearing a chicken suit asking for donations for the local animal shelter when she meets tall, dark, and handsome Jordan Prescott. The two part ways, but they meet again when Kat answers an ad for a room for rent, which just happens to be owned by Jordan and his aunt, Opal. Living on the Willowbrook Lavender Farm, which just happens to be right down the road from the animal shelter, seems like a dream come true. But dreams never last for Kat - it's month-to-month, because Jordan has every intention of selling the farm and returning to New York City. Determined to make the best of things, she dives into her work and the farm, and soon she has everyone wrapped around her finger - the animals, Opal, and even Jordan. Can love and a little magic bring these two together, or will the call of NYC be stronger than love?
I absolutely adored Kat! She was one of my favorite heroines of any book I've read this year, because she wouldn't compromise her values and personality for anyone. Even if it meant people thought her strange. Born with a unique gift that allowed her to communicate with animals, she earned a special place in my heart - any character who loves animals and does everything she can to save them is good in my book. Her kind ways and generous heart drew me in, just as they Jordan. Jordan was hard to read at first - at times charming and other times he was just plain rude. But as we learned more about his past and the farm, I began to understand why and empathized with him. The animals were lovely secondary characters, particularly Edgar the Crow and Waffles the Miniature Donkey. Their personalities shone so brightly on the pages that it made me wish I could visit the farm someday.
I will definitely be going back to read the first two books! Tara Sheets is officially on my list of authors to watch, and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
July 28, 2019
4.5 stars - Reviewed for
Wit and Sin
Don’t Give Me Butterflies is a heartwarming, fun tale of finding home. Tara Sheets’s third Holloway Girls novel has all the magic and sweetness I’ve come to expect from the series plus an extra dose of adorableness from a sizeable supporting cast of furry and feathered friends.
Kat Davenport has always been looking for somewhere she’ll belong and she thinks she might have found that place in Pine Cove Island. I loved Kat’s spirit and resilience, her quiet vulnerability and her huge heart. She has the ability to communicate with animals and she’s determined to save as many as she can. Kat is a heroine easy to love so of course I was rooting for her to get everything her heart desired. But while sparks fly immediately between Kat and Jordan Prescott, the road to happily ever after isn’t an easy one. Jordan grew up on Pine Cove Island and he can’t wait to escape and it return to his life in New York. While I can’t imagine anywhere better to be than the idyllic Pacific Northwest town, Ms. Sheets does a good job of showing why Jordan is so determined to sell his family lavender farm and leave. His childhood was anything but perfect and he’s worked long and hard to make the life he has. Though Jordan can be a bit gruff, once you get past his walls he’s got a marshmallow heart that made me melt. He and Kat make a dreamy couple. They bicker, banter, and have amazing chemistry. They made me smile over and over and I adored the mix of sweetness and sensuality in their romance.
Don’t Give Me Butterflies is the third book in the Holloway Girls series, but it can be read as a standalone. One of the things I loved the most about this book is that Kat’s friendship with Juliette and Emma Holloway is every bit as important to the story as her romance with Jordan. Like Kat, the Holloway cousins have magical abilities and I loved seeing the three of them together. There’s also a bit of a mystery thrown in here, though what it’s about I’ll leave readers to discover.
A lovely romance and great female friendships would be enough to make me enjoy Don’t Give Me Butterflies , but it’d be remiss of me to write about this book and not mention the scene-stealing animals. From the graham cracker-loving Waffles the miniature donkey to a one-eyed goat to dogs and cats and more, Kat’s magical ability and her pure love of all animals shines and adds a wealth of humor and heart to this book. I adored Don’t Give Me Butterflies from beginning to end and I cannot wait to re-read it!
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Don’t Give Me Butterflies is a heartwarming, fun tale of finding home. Tara Sheets’s third Holloway Girls novel has all the magic and sweetness I’ve come to expect from the series plus an extra dose of adorableness from a sizeable supporting cast of furry and feathered friends.
Kat Davenport has always been looking for somewhere she’ll belong and she thinks she might have found that place in Pine Cove Island. I loved Kat’s spirit and resilience, her quiet vulnerability and her huge heart. She has the ability to communicate with animals and she’s determined to save as many as she can. Kat is a heroine easy to love so of course I was rooting for her to get everything her heart desired. But while sparks fly immediately between Kat and Jordan Prescott, the road to happily ever after isn’t an easy one. Jordan grew up on Pine Cove Island and he can’t wait to escape and it return to his life in New York. While I can’t imagine anywhere better to be than the idyllic Pacific Northwest town, Ms. Sheets does a good job of showing why Jordan is so determined to sell his family lavender farm and leave. His childhood was anything but perfect and he’s worked long and hard to make the life he has. Though Jordan can be a bit gruff, once you get past his walls he’s got a marshmallow heart that made me melt. He and Kat make a dreamy couple. They bicker, banter, and have amazing chemistry. They made me smile over and over and I adored the mix of sweetness and sensuality in their romance.
Don’t Give Me Butterflies is the third book in the Holloway Girls series, but it can be read as a standalone. One of the things I loved the most about this book is that Kat’s friendship with Juliette and Emma Holloway is every bit as important to the story as her romance with Jordan. Like Kat, the Holloway cousins have magical abilities and I loved seeing the three of them together. There’s also a bit of a mystery thrown in here, though what it’s about I’ll leave readers to discover.
A lovely romance and great female friendships would be enough to make me enjoy Don’t Give Me Butterflies , but it’d be remiss of me to write about this book and not mention the scene-stealing animals. From the graham cracker-loving Waffles the miniature donkey to a one-eyed goat to dogs and cats and more, Kat’s magical ability and her pure love of all animals shines and adds a wealth of humor and heart to this book. I adored Don’t Give Me Butterflies from beginning to end and I cannot wait to re-read it!
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
June 25, 2019
(4.5 stars) - Perfect summer entertainment
Tara Sheets' 3rd book from her "charming" Holloway Girls series is possibly the best of all. While the book can stand alone, I highly recommend reading them all in order to fully appreciate their family's background & gifts.
These are fun, lighthearted stories with an almost fairytale feel to them, and this one's recurring hints at Beauty and the Beast with the beauty being an animal charmer were pretty amusing.
The magical premise adds an interesting twist on a popular romance trope, and the ending is a highly satisfying conclusion to the series!
Clean romance level: passionate kisses, secular attitudes on sex outside of marriage & the main characters have sex, but despite occasions of innuendo & some initial detail, no graphic details are given
Language: a smattering of d*** & h*** usages
Religion: secular, though there are a handful or two of instances of using the Lord's Name in vain, unfortunately
Tara Sheets' 3rd book from her "charming" Holloway Girls series is possibly the best of all. While the book can stand alone, I highly recommend reading them all in order to fully appreciate their family's background & gifts.
These are fun, lighthearted stories with an almost fairytale feel to them, and this one's recurring hints at Beauty and the Beast with the beauty being an animal charmer were pretty amusing.
The magical premise adds an interesting twist on a popular romance trope, and the ending is a highly satisfying conclusion to the series!
Clean romance level: passionate kisses, secular attitudes on sex outside of marriage & the main characters have sex, but despite occasions of innuendo & some initial detail, no graphic details are given
Language: a smattering of d*** & h*** usages
Religion: secular, though there are a handful or two of instances of using the Lord's Name in vain, unfortunately
June 29, 2019
Another great hit from Tara Sheets! This is the third book in the series, and it might actually be my favorite. The magic between the women, and Kat and Jordan plus all those quirky animals left me with a huge smile on my face. Love!
June 28, 2019
This Book was so much fun! I dont often read books like these but i found i couldn't put it down. It put a smile on my face and mad my vacation evenings that much more enjoyable.
June 18, 2019
This is the first book I've read by this author, and I enjoyed it very much. It's apparently the third in the series, and it can certainly be read as a standalone. However, I enjoyed it enough that I now want to read the other two books. The characters are well developed and likeable, and it's a lot of fun to watch Kat and her hodgepodge of orphaned animals break down grumpy-puss Jordan's walls. As an animal lover, I was captivated by all the critters and by Kat's magical ability to communicate with them. Uncovering the truth behind Kat's connection to the Holloways was entertaining as well. Overall, this is a very entertaining, sweet read that certainly gave me butterflies.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing an ARC for review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing an ARC for review.
June 16, 2019
I absolutley LOVED Don't Give Me Butterflies by Tara Sheets. This is the third book I've read by Ms. Sheets and its definitely another winner. Wonderful storyline, great dialogue, likable characters and overall a super fun read. Another 5 stars for one of my favorite new authors.
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June 17, 2019
Cute and fun
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Holloway Girls
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Holloway Girls
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading more from this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.
July 29, 2019
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I've really been enjoying this series by Sheets. It has a little bit of magic and a whole lot of romance. Two things that make this a really fun series.
When we met Kat in the prior book you had to wonder about the fact that there seemed to more to her than meets the eye. It seemed that she too had magic in her. She had this wonderful ability to understand and communicate with animals.
It's not until her book you learn why. I bet you guys would like to know how it all came about. Well...you'll have to read the book to find that part out!
What I will tell you is that I really enjoyed Kat. She seems so sweet and the way she is with animals warms your heart. She does seem at first to be very lonely though. She's all alone in the world and it shows.
I also liked Jordan and his grandmother. Jodan plays the tough guy, the one that has no heart and is only going to do what he needs to do and leave. Poor Jordan. He soon has a renter (Kat) who is supposed to just take care of the few animals they have. Next thing he knows the animals are multiplying.
Like I said, poor Jordan.
For every step forward these two made that took two back. You just wanted to yell at them that they are perfect together why can't they just see that? It might have taken these two a while to figure out they are perfect for one another they do finally figure that out.
The best part is that so many great things happen to Kat. She learns so much about herself and finally finds happiness all around. I'm was so glad for her.
I will tell you that this is the type of series that should be read in order. Each story plays out better if you do. They build on each other. I'm really looking forward to Sheets' next book with is Layla's story. You meet her in this book she's best friends with Jordan. See why you should really series in order.
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I've really been enjoying this series by Sheets. It has a little bit of magic and a whole lot of romance. Two things that make this a really fun series.
When we met Kat in the prior book you had to wonder about the fact that there seemed to more to her than meets the eye. It seemed that she too had magic in her. She had this wonderful ability to understand and communicate with animals.
It's not until her book you learn why. I bet you guys would like to know how it all came about. Well...you'll have to read the book to find that part out!
What I will tell you is that I really enjoyed Kat. She seems so sweet and the way she is with animals warms your heart. She does seem at first to be very lonely though. She's all alone in the world and it shows.
I also liked Jordan and his grandmother. Jodan plays the tough guy, the one that has no heart and is only going to do what he needs to do and leave. Poor Jordan. He soon has a renter (Kat) who is supposed to just take care of the few animals they have. Next thing he knows the animals are multiplying.
Like I said, poor Jordan.
For every step forward these two made that took two back. You just wanted to yell at them that they are perfect together why can't they just see that? It might have taken these two a while to figure out they are perfect for one another they do finally figure that out.
The best part is that so many great things happen to Kat. She learns so much about herself and finally finds happiness all around. I'm was so glad for her.
I will tell you that this is the type of series that should be read in order. Each story plays out better if you do. They build on each other. I'm really looking forward to Sheets' next book with is Layla's story. You meet her in this book she's best friends with Jordan. See why you should really series in order.
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June 28, 2019
Loved it. There's a lot of chemistry between Kat and Jordan right out the gate. They were perfect foils for each other. I especially liked how Kat stepped up to adopt animals nobody wanted even though her living situation was hard. There was a bit of a Beauty and the Beast feel to this story. Very fun, romantic, and I will definitely be reading the rest in the series. I haven't read the other two, so there was some stuff about the Holloway women I didn't know, but it could still be read as a fun stand-alone.
July 1, 2019
YES. All the feels! Definitely read this if you're in the mood for a sweet, romantic story that still has a good bit of sizzle. Perfect vacation book to make you smile.
June 29, 2019
a wonderful summertime romance. Highly recommend!
August 8, 2019
What's not to love about this story? It has a grumpy Hero. It has a wee-bit-'o'-magic Heroine. Mix together with the rest of the Pine Cove Island residents, including the Holloway women, and you have a fun third story in this series! I loved Kat Davenport. She had such a rough start to life and she finally finds a place to belong on the island. Jordan Prescott comes back to the island to help his grandmother sell his family home and get right back outta town... Yeah, that works out so well for him.
Seriously, it was a fun read, loved the characters, and am already missing everyone in town.
Seriously, it was a fun read, loved the characters, and am already missing everyone in town.
August 11, 2019
What a fun book! I didn’t realize that it was the third and final book in the series, but it worked well as a stand alone.
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The magical element was delightful. I had to suspend my reality for just the right amount. It was not too much at all.
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I fell in love with all the character, including the animals ♥️.
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If you enjoy Sarah Addison Allen...this is the series to pick up. Just perfect!
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The magical element was delightful. I had to suspend my reality for just the right amount. It was not too much at all.
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I fell in love with all the character, including the animals ♥️.
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If you enjoy Sarah Addison Allen...this is the series to pick up. Just perfect!
August 6, 2019
3.5 stars
This one was super cute and I liked it. H was nice and so was the h. I love animals always!
This one was super cute and I liked it. H was nice and so was the h. I love animals always!
August 22, 2019
The third book in The Holloway Girls was just as good as the first two in the series. This is the story of Kat Davenport a lovely woman who grew up in foster care. She has low self-esteem and this plays into her shy, introverted nature, keeping of secrets and running when things go bad. She ended up on Pine Cove Island after a bad relationship in LA. She was not sure why there, but it felt right. Just like the two previous books, she has a special ability, the ability to sense animals feelings and communicate with them. Before you close this review as ridiculous, this is not like Dr. Doolittle where she actually "talks" to animals, they don't speak English, but she is able to determine what they are trying to communicate through their sounds and she can sense things when she touches them. Shortly after arriving, she meets Jordan Prescott. He has returned home to Pine Cove to help his grandmother fix up the lavender farm to sell. He meets Kat at the local market, in a humorous situation that had me giggling. As Kat and Jordan keep running into each other, their feelings for each other become hard to resist.
I really enjoyed the characters in this story, not only Kat and Jordan, but also Jordan's grandmother Opal. She is 90 years old and was left to take care of the farm when her hippie son and daughter-in-law took off to live in Asia. She is the epitome of a loving grandma that doesn't want to age gracefully. It was her actions that helped to bring Kat and Jordan together. Kat is also dealing with trying to find family. Her two new friends, Emma and Juliette, are convinced that she is family somehow, so there is a bit of a hunt, some secrets about the family home and some magic involved as well. The romance storyline is sweet to start, but becomes more intense as the story moves on. The banter between them is fun at times but there are some hurdles and roadblocks along the way that cause some problems in their relationship. I love the animal story as well. There is a miniature donkey, a couple of dogs (one with 3 legs), a goat, some chickens, a cat and kittens and a rather greedy crow that all add to the story. Take a person who loves animals, throw in someone who is allergic to cats, an animals shelter and a 90 year old grandma who wants to volunteer to foster animals and you know there will be some fun there. Overall I enjoyed this story. With a couple of storylines going on, the author does a great job of blending it all together. I loved the ending and how things worked out in the end. I definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy romance stories that are not too steamy.
I listened to the audiobook of Don't Give Me Butterflies narrated by Joell A. Jacob. She is a new narrator to me and I enjoyed her performance very much. She gave voices to the main characters that made them easy to identify. From Kat's voice, to the smokey raspy voice of her boss to Opal's, they were all very distinct. As will most female narrators, the male voices are not perfect, but there was an easily identified one. The expression and emotion allowed me to enjoy this story very much. I will watch for more book narrated by this talented voice actress. The publisher, Tantor Audio, generously provided me with a copy of this audiobook upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
I really enjoyed the characters in this story, not only Kat and Jordan, but also Jordan's grandmother Opal. She is 90 years old and was left to take care of the farm when her hippie son and daughter-in-law took off to live in Asia. She is the epitome of a loving grandma that doesn't want to age gracefully. It was her actions that helped to bring Kat and Jordan together. Kat is also dealing with trying to find family. Her two new friends, Emma and Juliette, are convinced that she is family somehow, so there is a bit of a hunt, some secrets about the family home and some magic involved as well. The romance storyline is sweet to start, but becomes more intense as the story moves on. The banter between them is fun at times but there are some hurdles and roadblocks along the way that cause some problems in their relationship. I love the animal story as well. There is a miniature donkey, a couple of dogs (one with 3 legs), a goat, some chickens, a cat and kittens and a rather greedy crow that all add to the story. Take a person who loves animals, throw in someone who is allergic to cats, an animals shelter and a 90 year old grandma who wants to volunteer to foster animals and you know there will be some fun there. Overall I enjoyed this story. With a couple of storylines going on, the author does a great job of blending it all together. I loved the ending and how things worked out in the end. I definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy romance stories that are not too steamy.
I listened to the audiobook of Don't Give Me Butterflies narrated by Joell A. Jacob. She is a new narrator to me and I enjoyed her performance very much. She gave voices to the main characters that made them easy to identify. From Kat's voice, to the smokey raspy voice of her boss to Opal's, they were all very distinct. As will most female narrators, the male voices are not perfect, but there was an easily identified one. The expression and emotion allowed me to enjoy this story very much. I will watch for more book narrated by this talented voice actress. The publisher, Tantor Audio, generously provided me with a copy of this audiobook upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions shared are my own.
October 12, 2019
Excellent way to wrap up the Holloway girls story.
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July 17, 2019I loved it very good. Lite reading easy reading. I loved the animals. I would recommend it.
December 28, 2019
This is an amazingly cute story. It's a great addition to the series that is full of wonderful characters. I've come to love them all.
July 13, 2019
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC.
A charmingly whimsical romance with a touch of magic.
With an animal shelter as a setting, animals abound in this delightful novel.
An easy, enjoyable read, I read this sweet novel in one sitting.
A charmingly whimsical romance with a touch of magic.
With an animal shelter as a setting, animals abound in this delightful novel.
An easy, enjoyable read, I read this sweet novel in one sitting.
August 26, 2019
Don’t Give Me Butterflies returns readers to Pine Cove Island in the Pacific Northwest where new resident Kat Davenport is trying to find a permanent job and settle into the place she’s decided to make home. Growing up in foster care without real roots, Kat enjoys the community she’s discovered and the bond she’s forming with the Holloway cousins. But it’s the instant connection with and attraction to Jordan Prescott that gives her the butterflies in her belly.
Of the three books, Don’t Give Me Butterflies is definitely my favorite. Although highly predictable, the story is sweet and fun, comforting and relaxing. I teared up and laughed out loud, enjoying the ride the entire way. I loved watching the natural progression of Kat and Jordan falling in love - their easy acceptance of one another. I liked that they hit it off and there wasn’t a conflict wedged in between. They have very different pasts/upbringings, but both ended up alone and lonely, which caused them to each construct walls around their hearts. But they connect so well that they quickly make room for the other, even though they don’t necessarily want to.
In addition to the romance, Kat is on a quest, bolstered and directed by the Holloway women (books 1 and 2), to discover her parentage. Kat grew up never knowing anything about her parents or ancestry, but the Holloway House knew her the moment she stepped foot on the porch. Through scavenger hunts and digging around, the trio discover the truth. While it really isn’t a surprise what they discover, it was entertaining to see the women bond and the fun tricks the house plays on them to get them to discover the truth.
Narration: Ms. Jacob gives a solid performance in Don’t Give Me Butterflies. She maintains a constant narrative voice for both Kat and Jordan’s third person POVs. She alters the dialogue for each character that was tempered with the appropriate emotions as needed. She gives Kat a light but confident voice, conveying her sweetness and genuine care for those around her. Her voice for Jordan is appropriately deeper and definitely more masculine, but as with most female narrators, not quite perfect. With the supporting characters, the voices are modified enough to make each distinctive from the other.
Overall, the Holloway Girls series is an enjoyable listen. Each is a standalone, but the characters are introduced and developed over the course of the three books.
My Ratings:
Story: B+
Narration: B
Review copy provided by Tantor Audio
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Of the three books, Don’t Give Me Butterflies is definitely my favorite. Although highly predictable, the story is sweet and fun, comforting and relaxing. I teared up and laughed out loud, enjoying the ride the entire way. I loved watching the natural progression of Kat and Jordan falling in love - their easy acceptance of one another. I liked that they hit it off and there wasn’t a conflict wedged in between. They have very different pasts/upbringings, but both ended up alone and lonely, which caused them to each construct walls around their hearts. But they connect so well that they quickly make room for the other, even though they don’t necessarily want to.
In addition to the romance, Kat is on a quest, bolstered and directed by the Holloway women (books 1 and 2), to discover her parentage. Kat grew up never knowing anything about her parents or ancestry, but the Holloway House knew her the moment she stepped foot on the porch. Through scavenger hunts and digging around, the trio discover the truth. While it really isn’t a surprise what they discover, it was entertaining to see the women bond and the fun tricks the house plays on them to get them to discover the truth.
Narration: Ms. Jacob gives a solid performance in Don’t Give Me Butterflies. She maintains a constant narrative voice for both Kat and Jordan’s third person POVs. She alters the dialogue for each character that was tempered with the appropriate emotions as needed. She gives Kat a light but confident voice, conveying her sweetness and genuine care for those around her. Her voice for Jordan is appropriately deeper and definitely more masculine, but as with most female narrators, not quite perfect. With the supporting characters, the voices are modified enough to make each distinctive from the other.
Overall, the Holloway Girls series is an enjoyable listen. Each is a standalone, but the characters are introduced and developed over the course of the three books.
My Ratings:
Story: B+
Narration: B
Review copy provided by Tantor Audio
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
October 10, 2019
DON’T GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES: Finding Home
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A young woman, needing a place to belong, is drawn to an island.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader’s copy of this book. No remuneration was exchanged and all opinions presented herein are my own except as noted.
I enjoyed the first book in the series DON’T CALL ME CUPCAKE, but found several areas fluffed-over and hard to believe. As much as I enjoyed the Dr. DooLittle-ish abilites of the love interest, and champion of animals, Kat Davenport, and the “don’t want to go home again” male-interest, Jordan, how their relationship developed, and his charming aunt, the real focus of the story is about Kat, whose mother died around her birth, finding a place where she belongs. Having grown up in the foster system she’s been searching for a place where she feels anchored by love and acceptance. She’s remarkable in not needing material items for happiness.
Her abilities to communicate with animals are sweet, and match up with someone in the Holloway family. But much of the story is about finding artifacts that would substantiate the feeling that Kat might be a Holloway.
Like the house in A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, the Holloway house has a mind of its own: Approving and disapproving of people, changing the content of trunks, and delivering documents, belongings and photos as needed. Throughout, All I could think was Go to Amazon and buy a genetics testing kit. There you go, answers in weeks – it’ll identify cousins by degree and probability. And, it would have brought the plot to a faster, less interesting, climax.
On the other hand, if you like animals there’s a nice narrative about care and love of our non-human companions on earth and the sweetness of those who work to help them. And, while the narrator occasionally sounds as if she is reluctant, listening for a few moments immediately before writing this she sounded more natural. Sometimes my issues with a narrator are solved by becoming familiar with their style.
If you enjoy light-hearted, witchy, family-seeking romance with a build-up of attraction but not much steam then this sweet story might be for you.
http://fangswandsandfairydust.com/201...
A young woman, needing a place to belong, is drawn to an island.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader’s copy of this book. No remuneration was exchanged and all opinions presented herein are my own except as noted.
I enjoyed the first book in the series DON’T CALL ME CUPCAKE, but found several areas fluffed-over and hard to believe. As much as I enjoyed the Dr. DooLittle-ish abilites of the love interest, and champion of animals, Kat Davenport, and the “don’t want to go home again” male-interest, Jordan, how their relationship developed, and his charming aunt, the real focus of the story is about Kat, whose mother died around her birth, finding a place where she belongs. Having grown up in the foster system she’s been searching for a place where she feels anchored by love and acceptance. She’s remarkable in not needing material items for happiness.
Her abilities to communicate with animals are sweet, and match up with someone in the Holloway family. But much of the story is about finding artifacts that would substantiate the feeling that Kat might be a Holloway.
Like the house in A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, the Holloway house has a mind of its own: Approving and disapproving of people, changing the content of trunks, and delivering documents, belongings and photos as needed. Throughout, All I could think was Go to Amazon and buy a genetics testing kit. There you go, answers in weeks – it’ll identify cousins by degree and probability. And, it would have brought the plot to a faster, less interesting, climax.
On the other hand, if you like animals there’s a nice narrative about care and love of our non-human companions on earth and the sweetness of those who work to help them. And, while the narrator occasionally sounds as if she is reluctant, listening for a few moments immediately before writing this she sounded more natural. Sometimes my issues with a narrator are solved by becoming familiar with their style.
If you enjoy light-hearted, witchy, family-seeking romance with a build-up of attraction but not much steam then this sweet story might be for you.
October 6, 2019
Don’t Give Me Butterflies by Tara Sheets
Book #3: The Holloway Girls Series
Source: NetGalley and Zebra
Rating: 5/5 stars
“I’ve never done this,” she mused.
“Had s’mores and beer with a donkey in the middle of the night? Me neither.”
Jordan Prescott couldn’t imagine a place a he wants to be less than Pine Cove. If it weren’t for his beloved grandmother, Jordan would have never returned to his hometown and the memories that have haunted him for the bulk of his life. Jordan’s time in Pine Cove is going to be as short as is humanly possible and once he leaves, there will never be a reason to return.
Jordan’s goal is to get his family’s failing lavender farm into shape, cleaned up, and on the market in as little time as possible. Though he more than has the money to have the work done from afar, Jordan knows coming home and dealing with the issues in person will also help him deal with his own demons. In addition, seeing his grandmother and getting her settled is an added bonus. Finding the woman he’s always wanted and falling in love, not on the agenda. Finding a woman with an unusual connection to animals and magic who has no interest in ever leaving Pine Cove, absolutely not on the agenda.
Kat Davenport has never had a true home. As a foster child with an unusual gift for communicating with animals, finding a forever home was never in the cards for Kat. On impulse, Kat recently decided to stay in Pine Cove in the hopes of turning over a new leaf and finally finding a place for herself in the world. Her first order of business is finding a new job and a place to live: the job is covered by the local pet rescue facility and the place to live is covered by Jordan Prescott and his garage apartment. Though her relationship with Jordan isn’t stellar, Kat needs a place to live and the farm is quite ideal. Add to the perfection of the site the space for rescue animals and Kat feels she’s found her version of heaven. With the help of Jordan’s enthusiastic grandmother, Kat is able to give a home to a three-legged dog, a pregnant kitty, a hyperactive goat, and set of cocooned butterflies. While Kat, her animals, and Jordan’s grandmother are thrilled with the arrangement, Jordan is less so and takes every opportunity to remind Kat of the temporary nature of their arrangement.
As so often happens in Pine Cove and especially with the Holloway’s, there is magic afoot and acting on all the players. Kat finds a most unexpected connection to the Holloways, her job and living arrangement provides her with a very real way to help the animals she so easily communicates with, and Jordan, under the crusty, sexy exterior proves to be quite a wonderful surprise. For Jordan, the magic isn’t quite as real as it is for Kat, but it is certainly working on him. The time spent on the farm causes Jordan to not only deal with his issues related to his parents, but to reevaluate his own life, wants, and desires. Jordan is stubborn and it isn’t until he has lost everything that he pulls his head out and admits the truth of his heart.
The Bottom Line: There is so much to love about this book and I just going to call it right here and now, this is the best book in the series. Kat isn’t just delightful, she’s a load of wonderful and her affinity with animals makes her so very special. I devoured every interaction between Kat and her animals and reread several passages just to take it all in again. Jordan is one of my favorite character types, the tall, broody, sexy man who thinks he knows it all until he encounters what it is he truly needs to have and know it all. My favorite example of this in this book is undoubtedly Jordan’s responses throughout the book to Clementine and her babies. I also quite enjoyed the interaction with the Holloway house! The house is in fine form in this book and it becomes a very real part of the story and bringing Kat into the fold. In all, this is a wonderfully imaginative feel-good read that had me hooked from page one; seriously, I read this thing in a single sitting 😊 If this is, as I suspect, the end of this series, then Don’t Give Me Butterflies is the perfect end to a fantastic series that has really brought me a great deal of pleasure.
Book #3: The Holloway Girls Series
Source: NetGalley and Zebra
Rating: 5/5 stars
“I’ve never done this,” she mused.
“Had s’mores and beer with a donkey in the middle of the night? Me neither.”
Jordan Prescott couldn’t imagine a place a he wants to be less than Pine Cove. If it weren’t for his beloved grandmother, Jordan would have never returned to his hometown and the memories that have haunted him for the bulk of his life. Jordan’s time in Pine Cove is going to be as short as is humanly possible and once he leaves, there will never be a reason to return.
Jordan’s goal is to get his family’s failing lavender farm into shape, cleaned up, and on the market in as little time as possible. Though he more than has the money to have the work done from afar, Jordan knows coming home and dealing with the issues in person will also help him deal with his own demons. In addition, seeing his grandmother and getting her settled is an added bonus. Finding the woman he’s always wanted and falling in love, not on the agenda. Finding a woman with an unusual connection to animals and magic who has no interest in ever leaving Pine Cove, absolutely not on the agenda.
Kat Davenport has never had a true home. As a foster child with an unusual gift for communicating with animals, finding a forever home was never in the cards for Kat. On impulse, Kat recently decided to stay in Pine Cove in the hopes of turning over a new leaf and finally finding a place for herself in the world. Her first order of business is finding a new job and a place to live: the job is covered by the local pet rescue facility and the place to live is covered by Jordan Prescott and his garage apartment. Though her relationship with Jordan isn’t stellar, Kat needs a place to live and the farm is quite ideal. Add to the perfection of the site the space for rescue animals and Kat feels she’s found her version of heaven. With the help of Jordan’s enthusiastic grandmother, Kat is able to give a home to a three-legged dog, a pregnant kitty, a hyperactive goat, and set of cocooned butterflies. While Kat, her animals, and Jordan’s grandmother are thrilled with the arrangement, Jordan is less so and takes every opportunity to remind Kat of the temporary nature of their arrangement.
As so often happens in Pine Cove and especially with the Holloway’s, there is magic afoot and acting on all the players. Kat finds a most unexpected connection to the Holloways, her job and living arrangement provides her with a very real way to help the animals she so easily communicates with, and Jordan, under the crusty, sexy exterior proves to be quite a wonderful surprise. For Jordan, the magic isn’t quite as real as it is for Kat, but it is certainly working on him. The time spent on the farm causes Jordan to not only deal with his issues related to his parents, but to reevaluate his own life, wants, and desires. Jordan is stubborn and it isn’t until he has lost everything that he pulls his head out and admits the truth of his heart.
The Bottom Line: There is so much to love about this book and I just going to call it right here and now, this is the best book in the series. Kat isn’t just delightful, she’s a load of wonderful and her affinity with animals makes her so very special. I devoured every interaction between Kat and her animals and reread several passages just to take it all in again. Jordan is one of my favorite character types, the tall, broody, sexy man who thinks he knows it all until he encounters what it is he truly needs to have and know it all. My favorite example of this in this book is undoubtedly Jordan’s responses throughout the book to Clementine and her babies. I also quite enjoyed the interaction with the Holloway house! The house is in fine form in this book and it becomes a very real part of the story and bringing Kat into the fold. In all, this is a wonderfully imaginative feel-good read that had me hooked from page one; seriously, I read this thing in a single sitting 😊 If this is, as I suspect, the end of this series, then Don’t Give Me Butterflies is the perfect end to a fantastic series that has really brought me a great deal of pleasure.
July 29, 2019
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
I have enjoyed Emma’s and Juliette’s romances in The Holloway Girls series. Fun, loving, bantering with just a touch of magic. Toward the end of the previous story, we met Kat. She may have a connection to the Holloway girls, but she definitely has a deeply felt connection to Pine Cove Island. Enough so that she’s decided to simply make this place her new home. She has no job, and nowhere to live just yet – but those are pesky details that will surely work themselves out. This is where she needs to be, she feels it as strongly as she can sense what the animals around her are feeling.
DON’T GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES brings us Kat and Jordan’s romance. Two seemingly opposite personalities that could possibly exist in the same space. Jordan has his life all planned out far away from home. He’s made his decisions, and nothing is going to sway him – except one woman with a heart as big as the sky, definite oddness about her with the animals she loves so much, and maybe the woman that fate has placed right where she needed to be at the exact right time.
I fell in love with Kat, and eventually, Jordan will, too. It’s just going to take him a bit of time to lose his ingrained dislike of anything about the town he grew up in, his parents who are a major disappointment and being forced out of his comfort zone to face a different reality. The animals are as much a part of this romance at Kat and Jordan are. They are the true scene-stealers, and I had more than one laugh out loud moment with their antics. The connections with Emma and Juliette are heartwarming and I so enjoyed watching them find their way to truth and family. Basically, I had a blast with DON’T GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES and would not hesitate to recommend it to any Romance reader. Just enough of a touch of magic to appeal to Paranormal Romance readers but not so much that those who do not enjoy that genre would be really bothered by it (in my opinion).
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
I have enjoyed Emma’s and Juliette’s romances in The Holloway Girls series. Fun, loving, bantering with just a touch of magic. Toward the end of the previous story, we met Kat. She may have a connection to the Holloway girls, but she definitely has a deeply felt connection to Pine Cove Island. Enough so that she’s decided to simply make this place her new home. She has no job, and nowhere to live just yet – but those are pesky details that will surely work themselves out. This is where she needs to be, she feels it as strongly as she can sense what the animals around her are feeling.
DON’T GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES brings us Kat and Jordan’s romance. Two seemingly opposite personalities that could possibly exist in the same space. Jordan has his life all planned out far away from home. He’s made his decisions, and nothing is going to sway him – except one woman with a heart as big as the sky, definite oddness about her with the animals she loves so much, and maybe the woman that fate has placed right where she needed to be at the exact right time.
I fell in love with Kat, and eventually, Jordan will, too. It’s just going to take him a bit of time to lose his ingrained dislike of anything about the town he grew up in, his parents who are a major disappointment and being forced out of his comfort zone to face a different reality. The animals are as much a part of this romance at Kat and Jordan are. They are the true scene-stealers, and I had more than one laugh out loud moment with their antics. The connections with Emma and Juliette are heartwarming and I so enjoyed watching them find their way to truth and family. Basically, I had a blast with DON’T GIVE ME BUTTERFLIES and would not hesitate to recommend it to any Romance reader. Just enough of a touch of magic to appeal to Paranormal Romance readers but not so much that those who do not enjoy that genre would be really bothered by it (in my opinion).
*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*
September 1, 2019
This was a sweet book. I loved Kat and the animals. loved how Emma and juliette just accepted her.
I liked the push and pull between her and Jordan. how he came off all aloof and a hard ass about the animals but eventually showed himself to be a softie.
I,however, did not like the fact that he decided to bring all the furniture in her room without her consent. She's renting from both him and his grandmother, and I get that he thought he was doing something good, when he realized she had nothing really in her apartment cuz she was broke until her payday. BUT, just going into her apartment without asking or evne running it by her was a big no for me. I was glad that Kat called him out but he never really got why she was so upset. In face he kept making light of the whole thing and that annoyed me.
I liked him up to that point. i didnt hate him after but I felt he just brushed the whole thing off as her overreacting?? Clueless much Jordan?
I guess he redeemed himself in the end but still annoyed by that.
As with the other two books before, the house was an interesting and intriguing character in its own right. The magic of the house accepting Kat was just so sweet!
I liked the push and pull between her and Jordan. how he came off all aloof and a hard ass about the animals but eventually showed himself to be a softie.
I,however, did not like the fact that he decided to bring all the furniture in her room without her consent. She's renting from both him and his grandmother, and I get that he thought he was doing something good, when he realized she had nothing really in her apartment cuz she was broke until her payday. BUT, just going into her apartment without asking or evne running it by her was a big no for me. I was glad that Kat called him out but he never really got why she was so upset. In face he kept making light of the whole thing and that annoyed me.
I liked him up to that point. i didnt hate him after but I felt he just brushed the whole thing off as her overreacting?? Clueless much Jordan?
I guess he redeemed himself in the end but still annoyed by that.
As with the other two books before, the house was an interesting and intriguing character in its own right. The magic of the house accepting Kat was just so sweet!
August 2, 2019
Don't Give Me Butterflies is the third and possibly the final book in The Holloway Girls series by Tara Sheets. There no more Holloway girls who are single and we weren't teased about another story. When I began reading the book, I was surprised to find out that Kat was not officially a Holloway girl. Her gift and her bond with Emma and Juliette from the previous book made me believe that the girls knew they were connected somehow. As it turns out, they didn't and they spend a portion of the book trying to figure things out. I guess this is one of the reasons I don't consider this book to be as good as the other two were.
One possible other reason was the romance. On the surface, everything looked good, but something deep down didn't click for me. I am not sure what it was, but I was not very satisfied with the romance. I loved Kat's gift though and it was very fun to read about her interactions with the animals. Continuing on the positive things, I liked the secondary characters and they fit perfectly with the story without taking much time and space. We got caught up with Emma, Juliette and their guys which is something I love to do as you might know if you follow my reviews.
While the book might not be a favorite of mine, I would recommend it.
One possible other reason was the romance. On the surface, everything looked good, but something deep down didn't click for me. I am not sure what it was, but I was not very satisfied with the romance. I loved Kat's gift though and it was very fun to read about her interactions with the animals. Continuing on the positive things, I liked the secondary characters and they fit perfectly with the story without taking much time and space. We got caught up with Emma, Juliette and their guys which is something I love to do as you might know if you follow my reviews.
While the book might not be a favorite of mine, I would recommend it.
July 31, 2019
Don't Give Me Butterflies by Tara Sheets is book three of three very unusual women. They have unique gifts that make this at times a little like an updated version of Bewitch. Don’t get me wrong, they are not true witches like the TV show but each have one special gift. Kat’s gift is the ability to understand animals but I really didn’t get the Dr. Doolittle vibe.
Mostly this is a story of two souls looking for love and a place to call home. Jordan Prescott may have a home but it doesn’t mean he has pleasant memories of it or his parents. His grandmother is a true sweetheart, from whom Kat rents a room.
Funny, delightful story with plenty of animals and plenty of heart. Romance can come at such an inconvenient time. Ms. Sheets is a master at having that happen. This story is a keeper.
4.5 Stars
The publisher through Net Galley provided an ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.
Mostly this is a story of two souls looking for love and a place to call home. Jordan Prescott may have a home but it doesn’t mean he has pleasant memories of it or his parents. His grandmother is a true sweetheart, from whom Kat rents a room.
Funny, delightful story with plenty of animals and plenty of heart. Romance can come at such an inconvenient time. Ms. Sheets is a master at having that happen. This story is a keeper.
4.5 Stars
The publisher through Net Galley provided an ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.
April 28, 2020
8Kat has decided to make her home on Pine Cove Island and finding a job and new place to stay are the first orders of business. This brings her to Jordan whose family farm is where she finds a place to rent.
Kat is determined to not make any impulsive decisions and Jordan would definitely fit that category. She is attracted to him, but he is planning on going back to New York once he can fix up and sell the farm. The banter between them was fun. Especially as they grew closer. Also, just like the first two books in the series, there's a little magic woven into the story. In this case Kat has the ability to communicate with animals.
I really enjoyed this story of two people finding home and love in the place they least expected.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Kat is determined to not make any impulsive decisions and Jordan would definitely fit that category. She is attracted to him, but he is planning on going back to New York once he can fix up and sell the farm. The banter between them was fun. Especially as they grew closer. Also, just like the first two books in the series, there's a little magic woven into the story. In this case Kat has the ability to communicate with animals.
I really enjoyed this story of two people finding home and love in the place they least expected.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
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