Beaus and Arrows

by Rashida T. Williams

Emory hates his job—almost as much as he hates being called “Cupid.” Tasked with spreading love throughout the Earth realm, Emory wields his arrows with reckless abandon and matches couples based solely on their entertainment value. On the same day his impulsive behavior triggers an audit, he accidentally breaks the heart of his most dependable client, Blair.Blair completely loses her ability to feel love and desire, and as her matchmaker, Emory expects her to be furious. Instead, she agrees to help him salvage his floundering career on one condition. He must find her the perfect man. Emory sets out on a frantic search for her soulmate, and Blair seems to find amusement in the diversion. But as the barrier surrounding Blair’s broken heart grows stronger, she is unable to connect with suitor after suitor, leaving Emory to console her after each failed match.Emory and Blair’s unexpected bond turns into friendship, and soon Emory finds himself falling in love with the one woman who can’t love him back. In a race against time, Emory must mend Blair’s broken heart before her condition becomes irreversible…and before the audit committee banishes him for this grave error.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Magic

398 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 12, 2019

About the author

Rashida T. Williams has been crafting stories for as long as she can remember. Over the years she developed a passion for writing, in part, because it allowed her to combine her two favorite genres: romance and fantasy.

When Rashida is not writing she can be found playing video games, binge watching romantic movies, and attempting to hone her baking skills. She lives in south Florida with her husband, son, and two cats.

Reviews

[Sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Rating: 5 / 5 stars

Going into this I didn’t think I would like it that much. A book where Cupid is the main character seemed a bit silly to me, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is turned out to be such a fun book, perfect for romance lovers (such as myself), and extremely underrated. I don’t know how this isn’t more popular.

We follow Emery, a real life Cupid (even though he doesn’t like calling himself that), whose literal job is to shoot people with his love arrows and matchmake. He doesn’t take his job very seriously and only likes to have fun. That is until he irreparably breaks his favorite clients heart. Now she’s left emotionless and he has to fix her. We follow their beautiful friendship as they try to fix her broken heart. They also help three more couples to try to start (or fix) their relationships.

All the relationship in this book are so different and I personally enjoyed reading about them a lot. It gave a different dimension to this already peculiar story. I loved all three (or should I say four) of the couples and can’t decide which one is my favorite because they are all very interesting. I wish I read this for Valentines ’cause it’s very appropriate for then.

I found myself laughing so much while reading this. The author’s writing style is amazing and she does a great job at creating a very cute, interesting and quirky story. Blair might be one of my favorite contemporary romance characters. Maybe because she reminds me of myself with her love for food, clothes and going out. And let’s not forget about the high heels!

I love how this story doesn’t describe so-called perfect relationships, but it actually shows that there will always be bad stuff happening, but as long as you’re understanding and supportive of each other, you’ll get through it. A respectful relationship is a perfect one in my opinion. Also, it shows that even though two people love each other, sometimes they’re just not right for each other and they need to move on separately in order to grow.

I loved this story and would definitely read more of this author’s work. I flew through it because it’s so interesting and for a contemporary romance this was right up my alley. I rarely give this genre of books such high ratings, just because I like other genres more, but this book definitely deserves it.

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Moony (Captain Mischief) MeowPoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.
This was so good. Cheesy, awkward, and second-hand embarrassment? Oh yes. But so daamn good. I loved following Blair and Emory, how their relationship unfolded, it was no insta- love here. It took time, and I kept rooting and hoping they would figure out how much they meant for each other. I really enjoyed how Emory was; his flaws and all. Blair was so lovable. I just wanted to give her a hug. The ending was a little rushed, but particularly good!

I got this eARC from Netgalley

[Seraphinah Bellrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the cover art, I loved the story, I loved Emory, and for the first half of the book I had no complaints other than: What do you meaaaaaan this is a debut novel??? I need MORE.

But... And I hate to say this... the second half just wasn't as good.
Emory went from being a guy who's open about his worries and insecurities to a man always fretting about something. He became way too emotional. Similar to how Blair pours a bunch of bottles of syrup onto pancakes that only need a small squeeze, Emory's personality started to become over saturated. I was pumped when I started reading because Emory was a strong main character who could also be weak, but then he became just weak.

It's hard to write from an opposite gender's perspective, so I give the author props for that. I still freaking love this book for it's wonderful mix of fantasy and romance, with little nod to the physical aspect and more about the soul. I read a review halfway through saying things ended unresolved and I got pisssssssssed, but for me at least it ended as it should have. So no one star here for completely obliterating my heart. xD

Three and a calf cows. It's good, and almost great, but some flaws in the writing kept it from getting four. I can't wait to read more, though. Write more Rashida, chop chop! I need the heartwarming romance!

[Sherise Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somehow, Rashida T. Williams succeeded in making Cupid sexy in Beaus & Arrows!

This book was highly entertaining to read. Rashida has a fresh, humorous, warm voice that resonates through the pages. Cupid has been done so many ways before, but never like this. She created a whole new magic system and dimension to our world and leaves the reader wanting more.

One of the refreshing and unusual things about the book is that it’s from the hero’s perspective. Not once does she break out into other views. I can’t think of any romance I’ve read which is 100% from the male’s POV, yet she pulls this off and makes it seem only natural.

Rashida’s description of the MC’s and the world around them are so strong and well written, grounded in all the senses, that the reader feels like they are right there in the book.

There is a wicked sense of humor and delight in the ridiculous, especially regarding various stages of love. The author uses three other couples for whom the MC, Emory, is responsible for, as Cupid, to help mature in their relationships, to help teach him what love is. Even though he is Cupid, he has never been in love, so he chooses couple based on entertainment value, for himself. To the point that he is being audited by his superiors! Of course this is when everything starts to go wrong.

Emory’s most entertaining client, Blair, is dumped yet again after a year long relationship, which breaks her heart and causes his arrows to become ineffective. There’s nothing else to do but meet her in person and help match her up the old fashioned way. When Emory’s own heart becomes captured by Blair, he realizes quickly how very wrong he has been in playing with love.

I do wish that the climax wasn’t quite so compact. The author spends all the book building toward it, but only the last couple chapters resolving it. There was a sensation of hanging at the end and flipping through the acknowledgments looking for follow up chapters. All the strings were tied! Just so quick! Its a measure of how good the book was, that it’s very difficult to let go at the end.

As you can see, the story is quirky, entertaining, heart warming, with a dash of sexy. It’s an amazingly strong debut book by this author and I very much look forward to her next book. I give it four out of five stars and definitely recommend it.

Thank you to booksirens.com for providing me with a free advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Sara Eames · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, romantic story with very likeable characters and a plot that moves at a steady pace. The story is, on the whole, predictable - but that doesn't detract from a heartwarming story. The characters are very well written and easily distinguishable. I enjoyed this book a lot but it did get a little bogged down in the middle, and the pacing was off for a couple of chapters. However, once the plot picked up again, it gained momentum and came to an excellent conclusion. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys chick-lit fantasy stories or stories that leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Nikki Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

This was not what I was expecting, I picked it up expecting a light heart read and was enthralled with Emory and Blairs story.

Emory for all intents and purposes is a cupid, but don't call him that please! He is quite happy go lucky for someone doing a really important job

We meet him just as one of his long term clients relationships bites the dust, Emory enjoys Blairs ups and downs in romance, her failures and her enthusiasm to meet Mr right., it's much better than tv.

However, Blair has reached the end of love and wants nothing more to do with it, she's had enough,

Emorys just been recalled for an audit and this is not going to look good on his resume, so he morphs into earth time, to help Blair unfreeze her heart, While he is with her, he still does his day job, and starts to realise a few things; like he doesn't like his job, he can be quite superficial and love does actually hurt.

Follow Emory and Blair through a journey that will change their entire lives

I received this book as an ARC from book sirens FOC, I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Emela · Rating 4 out of 5]

-Copy provided by Booksirens-

This book was a really good read. Especially because I read it while I was sad. It was a cute and special kind of book.
The story was quite interesting, and I liked both of the characters quite a lot. Blair and Emory had the sort of chemistry I enjoy reading about, and their friendship was adorable.

I am not giving it 5 stars because I did not like one little part of the story towards the end. It was necessary for some drama of course, but I I did not enjoy the interpretation of it. The writing was simple and likeable.

I am surprised that this book doesn’t have more reviews or popularity as some others, but it is such a pleasing read that I would recommend it to anyone.

[Maria (a) · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I've sent you countless suitors, and you've rejected all of them."
"That's because you don't put any thought into the type of man I might be interested in. You just shoot the closest single man in my vicinity." [Blair] waved her hand around as if to include the entire crowd. "You don't even try."
"How am I supposed to know who's a good match for you?"
"That's your job, Emory!"

Emory is a Vycrin, one of a species whose purpose it is to keep love alive on earth (a cupid, really, though don't call him that). Burned from his parents' past, however, he doesn't really believe in love, and uses the humans he's supposed to bring to true love as his personal entertainment. When those actions backfire and Blair, one of his charges, has her heart broken just before an audit of his performance, Emory is desperate to salvage his job - and life as he knows it.
It's clear from the get-go that Emory thinks of himself as the hero of this story; fortunately for the readers, the story also makes it clear from the get-go that that's simply not the case. Emory isn't exactly likeable, from his callous disregard for his charges' lives to his childish insistence that he's not doing anything wrong. Blair, on the other hand, Blair is amazing. She doesn't really care about her broken heart at first, but is perfectly willing to try and mend it for Emory's sake. She's also so much better at the whole matchmaking than Emory is, because she actually cares and is able to look beyond the obvious and look at the persons underneath. My favourite scenes were the ones in which she tagged along on his job and pointed out where he was going wrong.

As someone who loves matchmaking stories, this one was definitely written for me. Aside from Blair and Emory, you also get a look at a couple of his charges, and the different ways their relationships develop. I really enjoyed that part. I'm taking a star off because the whole thing was very heteronormative, and the idea of marriage as the only possible proof that a relationship is successful made me a little queasy.

This was my ARC for the month; I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Recommend if: you enjoy the 'Love Redeems' trope; Blair's love changes Emory and makes him into a better person and cupid
Avoid if: you prefer likeable heroes
Possible triggers: mentions of trauma

[Angie (mushmysteriesandmore) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book grabbed my attention right from the beginning. A modern-day cupid (but don’t you dare call him that) Emory. He rides a motorbike, drinks coffee and wields his arrows with a little too much reckless abandon. It’s not long before his methods are called into question by his superiors and he has to prove he can do his job. He has a few couples on the go but all have problems with their relationships. He also has a solo client, Blair. He knows he can rely on her to provide a good match, even if it's only temporary to get him through the audit but on the same day he’s notified of his audit, he accidentally breaks Blair’s heart, having struck her once too often with unsuitable matches just for his own entertainment. He needs to fix this fast.

By making himself known to Blair, she agrees to help him as long as he finds her the perfect man. As the story goes on, we and Emory realise that he is the perfect man for her but with her heartbroken, she can’t see it. Emory then struggles to get her matched whilst his audit is looming ever closer.

The characters were well thought out and developed nicely as the story went on. Emory, in particular, changed a lot the more time he spent with Blair, as she helped him to match his couples and progress their relationships. The supporting characters, namely the three couples Emory was matching, and the other Vycrins (Emory’s race) were also entertaining and all different.

I’m not usually a fan of gods/humans pairings as they can sometimes get a bit laboured with all the rules and regulations between species etc but this wasn’t dragged down by a lot of that, yes there were certain distinctions but mostly humans and Vycrins interacted perfectly fine together and there were no ethereal boundaries to come between them. Just the matter of a broken heart and what’s broken can be mended, right?

This was no Stupid Cupid, just a true love waiting in the wings, not wearing them.

[Ileana Renfroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Description
Emory hates his job—almost as much as he hates being called “Cupid.” Tasked with spreading love throughout the Earth realm, Emory wields his arrows with reckless abandon and matches couples based solely on their entertainment value. On the same day his impulsive behavior triggers an audit, he accidentally breaks the heart of his most dependable client, Blair. Blair completely loses her ability to feel love and desire, and as her matchmaker, Emory expects her to be furious. Instead, she agrees to help him salvage his floundering career on one condition. He must find her the perfect man. Emory sets out on a frantic search for her soulmate, and Blair seems to find amusement in the diversion. But as the barrier surrounding Blair’s broken heart grows stronger, she is unable to connect with suitor after suitor, leaving Emory to console her after each failed match. Emory and Blair’s unexpected bond turns into friendship, and soon Emory finds himself falling in love with the one woman who can’t love him back. In a race against time, Emory must mend Blair’s broken heart before her condition becomes irreversible…and before the audit committee banishes him for this grave error.

My Review
Beaus and Arrows has all the ingredients to make this a great cozy novel. Cupid is shown in human form and since his job has been to spread love we see he has been going to the same coffee shop for the last five years and no one knows his true nature. HIs current assignment is Blair, the problem arises when he messes it up and Blair no longer feels love and desire.

The characters are well-crafted and I received this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. The issue I have is that the ending is a bit confusing and because of that it leaves you a bit perplexed.

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this story if I would write an honest review of the story.
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Emory is a modern-day Cupid who is in charge of five human couples. His on-the-job flaw is he does not understand the complexities of falling in love, especially if you are a human. Most of his couples are working towards love and holy matrimony, except his first one. For some reason, Blair (over five years) has not been able to reach the commitment level with any of her beaus. After her last break-up, Emory discovers why: while her heart isn't truly broken, it is so encased in ice that his arrows and a man's love cannot reach it.

And then he is being audited for his lack of performance in romance by the powerful council for all Cupids.

Enough without spoiling the story. Why am I giving the book a rating of 4 stars? I really enjoyed the story. It is well written. It has a plot, one that is easy to follow, somewhat predictable but not always what we seem. It involved gods and demi-gods interfering in the lives of humans and often caring very deeply about them and what happens to them. It is a feel-good story in that, while I read mythology as a 'tween, I haven't read it as much since. It gave me a revisit to a genre, written in comedic form (and yes, a love story), that I've enjoyed in my once-upon-a- time. It also has an underlying thread of we each are the masters of our destiny, not someone else.

I just liked it. But yet, it's not for everyone. (Nor is any story.)

Plus, I actually stayed up to read most of this story. I rarely do that anymore.

[Rissyb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to BookSirens for providing me with an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Normally I read a different kind of romance book, but this book really surprised me. I really enjoyed this book. The book was fun and light-hearted.

The main character in this book is Emory he is Cupid, but not in the way you would expect. In this book Cupid is more a job for his race (he is half god and half human). So there are several Cupids with a certain amount of clients to the find true love for. The only problem is that Emory does not take his job seriously and couples people together for his entertainment.

The first big problem arises when accidentally breaks the hart of Blair his favourite client. Now he has to fix her heart before it becomes irreversible. In the book we see how the relationship between Emory and Blair develops while helping three other couples with their relationship.

Both main characters are by no means perfect, but it is beautiful to see how the get to know each other and to see how Emory takes care of Blair. At the beginning of the book he is really cynical, but the more he learns about Blair the sweeter and the more considerate he becomes.

The only thing that I miss in this book is the character development. I do not fully understand Emory and Blair. They act a certain way, but sometimes I do not understand why they act that way. I would have liked to have a bit more depth to the characters.

I really love the story and I would definitely read more books of this author. I would recommend this book to other readers who like romance books, but want something a bit more different from what they normally read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ever wonder if Cupid hated his job like we all do? Well, Emory, the lead character here, is proof positive.

Emory has taken up the mantle of Cupid (with a fancier species name) to replace his dad, after he lost motivation to do the job properly. He isn't super motivated and mainly makes matches to watch the fireworks play out (for good or bad). All of that gets put under a microscope when he gets notified of an upcoming audit of his work. The possible punishment for misuse of his powers? Getting sent where his dad went, being exiled away from all his creature comforts. He probably could've faked his way through it if it wasn't for Blair.

Blair is a free spirit, quick to fall in love, easy to recover from a broken heart, but one bad relationship too many puts her in a sort of numb state. It's this state that makes her immune to Emory's arrows, no matter how desperate he is to remedy his mistake. Forced to out himself to her, they form a budding relationship (strictly friendship at first), that gives Emory a glimpse into his "target"'s hearts and minds. Through their shared experiences, he is finally able to appreciate the importance of making the correct matches and when he should quit forcing things.

I'll admit, in the beginning I really did not like Emory. He's arrogant and just... a jerk. He grows a lot, though, mostly through Blair's guidance and some hard lessons learned. He definitely redeems himself by the end, and we get a good HEA.

[Jennifer Hines · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received this book free from the author.*

Emory was a Cupid, but he didn't believe in true love. He created matches that entertained him. Maybe he'd match them because they were both beautiful and he thought they'd make perfect babies. Or maybe just because they were both in the same place at the same time.

Blair was his only solo client. He'd matched her a few times, but never anything lasted. However, the last match he chose for her broke her heart. And with it broken Emory could no longer penetrate her heart with his arrows. Therefore, he was in trouble with his superiors.

"You're the sexiest love god on the planet!"

Emory told Blair who he truly was. She even went to work with him, helping his other clients. They became close friends, with hilarious horseplay included. He'd hoped he could eventually cure her...instead, he fell in love with her. But her heart was still broken and she was unable to love him back. Or so he thought.

"Je t'aime."

Beaus and Arrows is a heartwarming story about knowing when to let love go and when to give it everything you have. I enjoyed the imagination and detail. It took a subject everyone knows, Cupid, and turned it into something completely original. From the way Blair had to move between realms to how the Cupids did their jobs. It was half heartbreaking and half heartwarming. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[Lakeshia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emory is a loner and seems to prefer it that way. The concept of love eludes him, which wouldn't be too bad if he weren't also a love god. Emory plays cupid to other couples for a living and has never had a serious relationship. When a miscalculation happens with one of his clients, he's forced to show himself in more ways than he ever intended. This was an interesting read for me. The author take the time to explain the Vycrin race and the different aspects of how the "cupids" are able to fulfill their duties. I especially enjoyed the background on how finding matches works by being able to view another person's aura. We also have the opportunity to see Emory work with his other clients, all of varying personalities. I was amazed at how the plot played out. The fact that the story seems to follow more from Emory's point of view is another thing I thoroughly enjoyed. It wasn't just another romance where the woman falls head over heels in love. As much I loved the writing, the plot, and the characters, I felt that the ending was just a touch lacking. It wasn't a bad ending. It just felt undone. Overall, fantastic read and I definitely recommend it to those who enjoy romance reads.

[Meara Fisher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emory is a vycrin, which humans have annoyingly misnamed cupids. He only finds matches for his amusement with no thoughts for the feelings of his clients. When his games backfire and he is told he will have a review coming up, he is understandably panicked. How will he fix his favorite client’s broken heart, the one he broke with his reckless matchmaking?

Beaus and Arrows was a decent read. It was entertaining and written with few errors. The characters were ok, however only two were really focused on. For this book to have been written in third person, I’d like some more side character development.

The plot was good with no obvious holes. There wasn’t a ton of pressure to keep turning pages, but it wasn’t boring either. There were no adult scenes, so it’s safe for younger romance lovers or those who prefer pg13 books.

All in all, it was an OK book. It’s not going on my favorites list, but I could see it being someone who doesn’t like adults scenes next favorite read. It just lacked a little excitement for me personally.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

[Queen B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beaus and Arrows is a very cute concept. Emory is cupid, and his job is essentially as a matchmaker. But ironically Emory doesn’t believe in true love…so he’s terrible at his job.

So terrible that he messes up the love life of one of his favorite clients and breaks her heart. The only way to fix this is to work together with the broken hearted Blair. And the cherry on top of this bad situation is that Emory is being audited by the powers that be, so he’s on a time crunch.

Beaus and Arrows was adorable. Emory and Blair slowly come together and become friends, bonding over his job and the terrible dates he sets her up on. Emory especially grows as a character, learning that perhaps love isn’t the awful thing he thought it was, as he catches feelings for Blair.

Their banter was hilarious, and I loved reading about their antics together. While the plot was a tad predictable, and the ending conflict got resolved a little too easily, Beaus and Arrows was still a fun and enthralling read. I adored it and will be watching for more from this new-to-me author!

[Romantic Vixen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an interesting concept!

When I read the synopsis, I thought another (sorta) guardian angle falls in love with ward. Which is what sorta happens but my god I was not expecting Emory's twisted personality and it made the story so much more interesting.

Emory is for intents and purposes a Cupid. He doesn't like to be called that or even reminded of the human definition of the word, but lets face it, the man (?) makes people fall in love by shooting magical arrows at them.
Blair is a strong, educated women who every time she is in a relationship becomes too clingy and without a sense of self, focusing all her energy on that relationship, which eventually causes her to drive her partners away.

Blair has finally had one too many failed relationships, and decides she is done with love. Emory needs to help Blair learn to love again so that he doesn't get in trouble at his audit. In helping Blair find love, Emory's jaded heart starts to heal as well.

I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Southern Today Gone Tomorrow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by Rachida Williams, Beaus and Arrows follows Emory, a Vycrin (a.k.a. a cupid) is in trouble, he is up for a review and none of his matches are confirmed in long term relationships, particularly Blair is lone client that was just dumped and had her heart broken. Because Emory is more concerned with being entertained by his clients than finding them good matches.

This novel was well written, and a good little rom com for anyone looking for a sweet, very slow burn with a lot of side plot.

While the premise isn't super unique right now, the characters that Williams has written were witty and I wanted to keep reading about them.

One aspect that I enjoyed is that we really discovered the characters as the story progressed. It wasn't all a word dump as soon as we meet the character. That could be a point of contention for some readers.

If you like a sweet romance (that would pass the pg or maybe even the g rating) this is an excellent choice with a touch of fantasy.

I did receive a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this take on the demigod, "Cupid;" very modern & no nonsense.
Emory, our Cupid, he's actually not a huge fan of love & in fact, has never fallen in love himself.
So...the question becomes, how can he do his job when he doesn't know how it feels or what to expect?

Emory is getting "love" audited to see how he's doing as a love match maker & by the looks of things, he's coming up a little short; especially with his favorite person to match up, Blair. When he thinks he's made a match, Emory finds out that it isn't & Blair's heart is broken & now he's got to fix it & all the other relationships he's started that he has to make sure are stable, healthy & good.

While Emory & Blair are on this quest for Emory to pass his audit so that he won't be banished from Earth & his job, they become friends & Emory eventually falls in love with Blair. He keeps on trying to show Blair but he just won't come right out and say it. Emory could loose it all...

I would definitely recommend this book.

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing in this story was solid, the mythology of a different species that created love matches was interesting, it flowed well enough and the book had a good conclusion. That said, I honestly couldn’t emotionally connect to it and had a hard time finishing the story. In theory this should have been an easy and enjoyable read for me, as it had all of the elements I like in a good romance story, but it was just missing something, that intangible spark that keeps me reading and wanting to devour a good story. I found the characters very one dimensional, and with the exception of Selene and Shelby the dog, very unlikeable. I just wasn’t engaged enough to care about the outcomes of the characters, but was glad that there was resolution for each of them and I think most readers will be satisfied by the ending. Overall, it just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Thank you to the Author, Publisher & BookSirens for providing an ARC, I am voluntarily reviewing this book and all opinions are my own.

[Miramanee · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Received ARC in exchange for an honest review*

What a lovely and exciting romance (with a dash of fantasy) ! I totally devoured it in one sitting.

Emory 's job as a Vycrin is to help people find their perfect match. With his bow and arrows he wants his clients to find true love. No, not like Cupid (well, a little but Vycrins hate that ' term' ).
When Blair - one of his long term clients - suffers from an seemingly unmendable broken heart, Emory does everything to help her find the perfect match. But here's thing about love: it hits the most unexpected people and maybe everything you've ever wanted is right in front of you.

I absolutely enjoyed reading "Beaus and Arrows" (I also love puns so the title is perfect). From Emory's and Blair's hilarious banter to their gripping relationship - nothing made me put this book down. It is definitely in my favorites for this year and I highly recommend it to every romance fan!

[Ashley Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Overall, I would give this book a 5 star rating! The concept for this book was unique and fresh! I mean the story has Cupid, who seems not to believe in a lasting or true love, but making a sport of people being put into relationships just for fun. The main characters were both amazing! I loved their witty banter as well as their developing friendship into lovers. Both characters are jaded by love, but throughout their journey together to find her perfect match, they discover different aspects of themselves that make them question their views as well as the values that make couples come together and stay together!While most who are devoted readers of romantic comedies can see where the story will lead from a mile away, it was still a very enjoyable quest to join! This a very light read and would be perfect for the month of February or just a cozy night by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

[Almelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

(I got this as an e-ARC from BookSirens, in exchange of an honest review. Thanks!)

First of all, I loved the concept. Lately I've been into god/human romance so this book is a perfect fix. It was such a cute and sweet read.

I swooned at so many parts. The use of other languages in some dialogues, were actually a good choice, considering the diverse characters. It provided me hurt and butterflies at those particular scenes that I really really liked.

But while I loved Emory and Blair's story, there were times that the book felt dragging in the middle. Maybe because Emory, as a vycrin/cupid, overlooks relationships that are also specifically followed in the book, I failed to see Emory and Blair's characters development themselves until in the latter parts of the book.

I was contemplating to rate this a flat 3 because of the dragging middle, but the end parts made me give a solid 3.5.

All in all, this is a good read when you want to read something light.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book free as an ARC reader for review.

Love always has its ups and downs, but when you’re responsible for other people‘s love lives and don’t believe in it yourself, that job can prove a little difficult. Emery is a Cupid who doesn’t believe in love. He matches people, or mismatches people, based on the entertainment they provide. Now he has a problem. He has mismatched his favorite victim so many times he’s ruined her ability to love… Only to discover he’s fallen in love with her himself. Can he mend her broken heart? Can he be brave enough to love her even if he can’t?

I really enjoyed this nuanced and emotional novel that explores such questions as how do we choose the ones we love? And how do some couples who seems so odd still seem to work? Poignant, funny, and heartfelt this is a good read for anyone who believes in true love… Or who doesn’t.

[CorgeousBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I loved this story. I would give it more stars but alas I cannot. I am a fan of Greek mythology and having Cupid or Eros being portrayed as not just one person but an entire race of people was a fun change up on the traditional ideal for me. The characters were all entertaining and it was also a nice change to have a male match maker for once. I thought this was a super fun book and I would love if it were to become a movie one day. I've had many laughs reading this story and I am going through a hard time right now so this was very nice to have when I have been alone. Thank you Ms./Mrs. Williams. I can't wait to see what you come up with next! I will for sure be buying a copy for myself.

[wonderfullyweird88 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the debut novel of author Rashida T. Williams. I went into it thinking it would be an okay read. Boy was I wrong, it far exceeded my expectations. I was gripped by the characters, and while Blair was somewhat interesting, I loved Emory and how he grows as a character and a person. 

There are some hints to greek mythology with the naming of some of the hierarchy that Emory belongs to, but it is a unique take on cupid that I haven't seen before. This is well worth a read. 

I received an arc of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

[Destiny Bridwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book for a fair an honest review. There were things to love about this book. I was not sure about a book where "Cupid" was the main character, but Emory was a interesting and fun characters at times. He did not take his job serious and he would only match people for fun and his own entertainment. It is that carelessness that leads him to break his favor client Blair. She is unable to feel love and he knows he has to fix this. He sets out to do this and have to comfort her after each disaster. They have a wonderful friendship and the other relationships in the story are so unique and delightful. I want to say so much more but I think one really have to experience this book. It is great for a debut novel. I was impressed. 

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this read! A perfect romance, especially with Valentines day coming up. A twist on who and what Cupid is and supposed to do. A book that gives you a glimpse into so many different relationship types and the different loves that go with them as well as the heartbreak that can come with broken relationships. This book has you cheering for our main character Emory - even thru all his blunders but there is such character growth for both he and Blair. A sweet, heart warming romance with some laughs along the way that will have you falling in love with love!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Annie Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read from start to finish giving new meaning to Cupid. Emory is a Vycrin, which in human terms would be a cupid, and when he is brought up for review right after realizing one of his clients now has a broken heart he finds himself in a predicament. He pulls Blair into his world to try to mend her heart and starts to fall for her himself. Will his love bring the pieces of her heart back together or will he end up being banished and lose her forever?

I received this book as an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review.