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Sunday Brothers #3
Cherry Picked
Never ask your brother’s best friend to… pick your cherry.
When I asked Jack Wyatt to help me lose my pesky v-card, I didn’t expect him to keel over in shocked disapproval and nearly tumble us down a mountain.
You might think a guy who's been reading romance novels his whole life would've figured out a smoother way to broach the subject, but in my defense, I’ve been pining for Jack for seven long years, just waiting for him to notice me.
Jack sees me as sweet, shy Hawk Sunday: his Pride and Prejudice-obsessed hiking buddy; his dependable employee; the honorary little brother he’s determined to protect, not…deflower.
But to me, Jack is everything a romantic hero should be: tall, gorgeous, kind, and brilliant.
Or at least I thought he was brilliant… until he started getting so many things so boneheadedly wrong.
Like refusing to do the deflowering himself, but also, erm... blocking any other potential plant-lovers from getting all up in my garden.
And like continuing to see me as someone who needs protecting, rather than a man who needs possessing…
A man who's determined to get his cherry well and truly picked this summer, whether Jack Wyatt likes it or not.
When I asked Jack Wyatt to help me lose my pesky v-card, I didn’t expect him to keel over in shocked disapproval and nearly tumble us down a mountain.
You might think a guy who's been reading romance novels his whole life would've figured out a smoother way to broach the subject, but in my defense, I’ve been pining for Jack for seven long years, just waiting for him to notice me.
Jack sees me as sweet, shy Hawk Sunday: his Pride and Prejudice-obsessed hiking buddy; his dependable employee; the honorary little brother he’s determined to protect, not…deflower.
But to me, Jack is everything a romantic hero should be: tall, gorgeous, kind, and brilliant.
Or at least I thought he was brilliant… until he started getting so many things so boneheadedly wrong.
Like refusing to do the deflowering himself, but also, erm... blocking any other potential plant-lovers from getting all up in my garden.
And like continuing to see me as someone who needs protecting, rather than a man who needs possessing…
A man who's determined to get his cherry well and truly picked this summer, whether Jack Wyatt likes it or not.
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First published April 25, 2023
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May 8, 2023
Mixed feelings about this book. I was really looking forward to reading it because a) I love the pining trope and b) I really liked Hawk and Jack in the previous book.
Hawk didn't disappoint. He is super sweet and funny and very dedicated to what he believes in. I loved that about him. We share the same love for Pride And Prejudice, it's one of my favourite and most read books ever, and I think that all the references to it were really fun.
I had some problems with Jack's character and the relationship development.
I did really love the epilogue, which is something I don't say often. I think that Hawk and Jack are great together, I just wish
Hawk didn't disappoint. He is super sweet and funny and very dedicated to what he believes in. I loved that about him. We share the same love for Pride And Prejudice, it's one of my favourite and most read books ever, and I think that all the references to it were really fun.
I had some problems with Jack's character and the relationship development.
I did really love the epilogue, which is something I don't say often. I think that Hawk and Jack are great together, I just wish
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June 13, 2023
|| 3.5 stars ||
Okay, so I honestly don’t know how to explain my feelings about this one. My thoughts on it definitely weren’t entirely consistent the whole way through.
The story is about Hawk, who has had a crush for years on his older brother’s best friend, Jack. The trope isn’t executed in the cliché way though, where Jack would see Hawk as his own younger brother as well; instead, they are actually friends themselves. Jack even acknowledges from the start that he has grown a lot closer to Hawk over the years than he ever had been with Hawk’s brother. It was refreshing. And it also made their relationship seem all the more meaningful since they already had such a deep connection. These two were truly soulmates, and I didn’t doubt that for a second.
Anyhow, the story actually focuses on Hawk deciding to finally act on his feelings and just flat-out ask Jack if he wants to help him lose his virginity. Jack, of course, answers with a resounding NO because he doesn’t want to ruin their friendship; it’s the most important thing in the world to him, and he wouldn’t survive the idea of losing it. Little does Jack know that losing Hawk is exactly what would happen if he continued to push him away.
Honestly, the beginning of this book truly had me hooked immediately and I was thoroughly enjoying the entire first half.
Hawk’s pining mixed in with Jack’s utter devotion had me feeling completely giddy. They had a lot of push-and-pull, which could have become annoying, but somehow just didn’t. I think the reason I enjoyed that part so much was because Jack was only focused on not losing Hawk, and he was constantly trying to keep Hawk happy. Hawk wasn’t easily convinced though, so they had their fair bit of drama, but like I said, these situations mostly made me swoon because of Jack’s devotion to Hawk in these moments. Jack was seriously whipped. It’s like the only thing Jack truly wanted out of his day was to see Hawk’s smile and to hear him ramble about yet another Pride & Prejudice adaptation. Nothing Jack did felt complete without Hawk right next to him.
Nonetheless, the second half was unfortunately a lot less interesting to me. The story kind of lost its charm here, and also started to drag a bit. I think the turning point for me was when Jack and Hawk actually got together; the whole thing just became a bit boring then. That doesn’t mean I didn’t think their relationship was still adorable though, because it was!
All in all, I loved the start of this book but was kind of over it at the end. Thus, I don’t know what my overall thoughts on this should be. I think I mostly enjoyed it though, so my main feelings about it are positive.
Shout out to Cat for bringing this one on my radar!
Okay, so I honestly don’t know how to explain my feelings about this one. My thoughts on it definitely weren’t entirely consistent the whole way through.
The story is about Hawk, who has had a crush for years on his older brother’s best friend, Jack. The trope isn’t executed in the cliché way though, where Jack would see Hawk as his own younger brother as well; instead, they are actually friends themselves. Jack even acknowledges from the start that he has grown a lot closer to Hawk over the years than he ever had been with Hawk’s brother. It was refreshing. And it also made their relationship seem all the more meaningful since they already had such a deep connection. These two were truly soulmates, and I didn’t doubt that for a second.
Anyhow, the story actually focuses on Hawk deciding to finally act on his feelings and just flat-out ask Jack if he wants to help him lose his virginity. Jack, of course, answers with a resounding NO because he doesn’t want to ruin their friendship; it’s the most important thing in the world to him, and he wouldn’t survive the idea of losing it. Little does Jack know that losing Hawk is exactly what would happen if he continued to push him away.
Honestly, the beginning of this book truly had me hooked immediately and I was thoroughly enjoying the entire first half.
Hawk’s pining mixed in with Jack’s utter devotion had me feeling completely giddy. They had a lot of push-and-pull, which could have become annoying, but somehow just didn’t. I think the reason I enjoyed that part so much was because Jack was only focused on not losing Hawk, and he was constantly trying to keep Hawk happy. Hawk wasn’t easily convinced though, so they had their fair bit of drama, but like I said, these situations mostly made me swoon because of Jack’s devotion to Hawk in these moments. Jack was seriously whipped. It’s like the only thing Jack truly wanted out of his day was to see Hawk’s smile and to hear him ramble about yet another Pride & Prejudice adaptation. Nothing Jack did felt complete without Hawk right next to him.
Nonetheless, the second half was unfortunately a lot less interesting to me. The story kind of lost its charm here, and also started to drag a bit. I think the turning point for me was when Jack and Hawk actually got together; the whole thing just became a bit boring then. That doesn’t mean I didn’t think their relationship was still adorable though, because it was!
All in all, I loved the start of this book but was kind of over it at the end. Thus, I don’t know what my overall thoughts on this should be. I think I mostly enjoyed it though, so my main feelings about it are positive.
Shout out to Cat for bringing this one on my radar!
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October 8, 2023
Cherry Picked is book three in the Sunday Brothers series by May Archer. I have adored this series since the first book and be still my heart. This one is just as amazing. This is Hawk and Jack’s book and I am in love!
Hawkins Sunday is the youngest of all the Sunday men. Where all of his brothers are huge, lumberjack type men, Hawk is small. And he would much rather be reading his Pride and Prejudice variation books than just about anything else. He was seventeen (and a half) years old when one of his brothers brought Jack Wyatt home. That was the day Hawk’s world changed. That’s the day he felt something he never felt before, that bone deep knowledge that this man was your “one!” It was the day he fell in love.
Jack Wyatt is the owner of the diner in Little Pippin Hollow, Vermont, Panini Jack’s. He’s been in the Hollow for seven years now and Webb Sunday is his closest friend. It’s Hawk, though, that he spends the most time with. They hike regularly and Hawk helps him with his work on his house. They do just about everything together, including the fact that Hawk works at his diner. He’s always thought Hawk was gorgeous, not to mention sweet and kind. But he kept him firmly in the love you like a brother, box. He had to. First, there is the age difference. And the fact that he’s the little brother of his best friend. So his world is turned upside down the day Hawk blurts out that he wants Jack to be the one to “deflower” him! That at age twenty four, he’s tired of being a virgin and has chosen Jack to be the one to change that. Of course Jack has to say a HUGE NO! Right?! But once those words have been put out into the world, into his imagination, there is no taking them back. And now Jack can’t stop thinking about Hawk in all kinds of ways that are wrong, so very wrong.
These two were so much fun! I laughed out loud so many times. But at the same time, we see them finally come to terms with the bond they have shared all these years. And we see Hawk find a strength within him he had no idea he even had. He takes a stand on a cause that is threatening everything he holds dear in The Hollow. And he is determined to hold strong, even if no one else will help him. Of course, there are so many quirky Hollow residents that will make you smile. As well as Hawk’s crazy family. Just like the other books in this series, this one made me feel so many things. It’s sweet, sexy, funny, and so swoony. Everything I hoped it would be. If you haven’t started this series yet, you need to. Every book is amazing. I can’t wait for you to meet these wonderful men of the Sunday family!
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Hawkins Sunday is the youngest of all the Sunday men. Where all of his brothers are huge, lumberjack type men, Hawk is small. And he would much rather be reading his Pride and Prejudice variation books than just about anything else. He was seventeen (and a half) years old when one of his brothers brought Jack Wyatt home. That was the day Hawk’s world changed. That’s the day he felt something he never felt before, that bone deep knowledge that this man was your “one!” It was the day he fell in love.
Jack Wyatt is the owner of the diner in Little Pippin Hollow, Vermont, Panini Jack’s. He’s been in the Hollow for seven years now and Webb Sunday is his closest friend. It’s Hawk, though, that he spends the most time with. They hike regularly and Hawk helps him with his work on his house. They do just about everything together, including the fact that Hawk works at his diner. He’s always thought Hawk was gorgeous, not to mention sweet and kind. But he kept him firmly in the love you like a brother, box. He had to. First, there is the age difference. And the fact that he’s the little brother of his best friend. So his world is turned upside down the day Hawk blurts out that he wants Jack to be the one to “deflower” him! That at age twenty four, he’s tired of being a virgin and has chosen Jack to be the one to change that. Of course Jack has to say a HUGE NO! Right?! But once those words have been put out into the world, into his imagination, there is no taking them back. And now Jack can’t stop thinking about Hawk in all kinds of ways that are wrong, so very wrong.
These two were so much fun! I laughed out loud so many times. But at the same time, we see them finally come to terms with the bond they have shared all these years. And we see Hawk find a strength within him he had no idea he even had. He takes a stand on a cause that is threatening everything he holds dear in The Hollow. And he is determined to hold strong, even if no one else will help him. Of course, there are so many quirky Hollow residents that will make you smile. As well as Hawk’s crazy family. Just like the other books in this series, this one made me feel so many things. It’s sweet, sexy, funny, and so swoony. Everything I hoped it would be. If you haven’t started this series yet, you need to. Every book is amazing. I can’t wait for you to meet these wonderful men of the Sunday family!
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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May 2, 2023
”In real life, people grow. Dreams change. So maybe every day you get to write a new happily ever after. I just know I want all of them to be with you.”
i have waited over a year for this book and was wary that it wouldn’t deliver since it had been so long since i was invested in Sunday Brothers world, but Hawk and Jack were everythinggggg— the best boys of this series so far ;)
they’re even rivalling Jay and Rafe as my fave May Archer couple... but my two oblivious best friends turned enemies turned lovers will always have the no. 1 space in my heart.
although, being in unrequited love with your brother’s best friend is one of my fave tropes too. and this delivered on all of the juiciness that the tropes bring. Hawk’s pining and Jack’s obliviousness was really fun to read.
but ultimately my favourite thing about this book was Hawke— Henry Hawkin Sunday you will always be loved by me!! his whole character felt so raw and real to me, i really got choked up a few times living inside his head. as the youngest brother of five, living in a small (and slightly nosy town) with passions and ambitions and everyone refusing to take him seriously, Hawk is a little bottle of pent up frustration waiting to erupt.
and boy did i feeeeeel that shit😭
he had a crippling desire to grow into the next chapter of his life but struggled with how to implement that change. he wanted to be seen as an adult, to be listened to and understood and his affliction really consumed his part of the narrative. and i loved it. it felt so real to me as someone the same age as Hawk who’s going through so much change she’s not ready for. i just really connected with Hawk.
he was also a lil immature and silly which i also loved and cringed at. he was a typical person who’s treated like a kid and trying to burst free from those restraints his family have put him in. he’s a lil messy and weird, and it made for a really fun read, especially when you get to watch him thrive and grow. the book had the typical May Archer flare with the goofiness— i enjoy her brand of humour because its just the right amount for me. it’s not too OTT but still silly enough to make you giggle.
and honestly the small town vibes of this series hit for me<3 the meddling town are just the right amount of meddling and hilarious (whereas other May Archer books and her coauthored ones with Lucy Lennox can be a bit OTT for me but it works well here 🙏🏻) and the Sunday family dynamic is perfect too!
now finally, the romance— the slowburn fit the nature of Jack and Hawk’s relationship perfectly. Hawk has been pining for Jack since they met when Hawk was 17 and Jack was 27. fast forward seven years later and the pair are thick as thieves, best friends and Jack sees Hawk as his pseudo little brother while Hawk is hopelessly in love with him.
just the usual stuff🌚
the pacing alongside the preexisting relationship between Hawk and Jack really made their progression feel genuine and e believable. just poor Jack needed a lil more coaxing and prodding. but he was so possessive and protective of Hawk, so attentive and sweet. i really loved their bond and dynamic— the tension and the “almost” moments were what made this all the more fun. i wouldn’t have enjoyed this as much if they’d gotten together too early (which is what i was worried about). the anticipation of them getting together was the best part 🙏🏻
it really was a wholesome, funny and lighthearted read with the perfect amount of swoon. so im really curious to see how the rest of the series pans out with the rest of the Sunday brothers<3
thank you to May Archer and her team for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
May 6, 2023
Between Jane Austen quotes;
slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance;
Crys the knife thrower (she scared me a little bit tbh);
Hookers wielding weapons ... errrrr ... knitting needles (still not sure why they didn't just talk to Hawk?);
cameos by previous MCs (Webb & Luke are couple goals for sure);
a little bit of intrigue (I waffled between trusting Simon and thinking he was up to no good);
and the too-sweet-for-words HEA,
I was utterly charmed by this story.
A few niggles:
Jack was ridiculously clueless with his can't-love-Hawk excuses, but when he came round (rather abruptly), he really came round.
Steam level was 2/5 - needed another scene.
The villain's antics toward the end strained credulity.
Am I the only one who pronounced Evola as "Ebola" in my head?? The name was silly and a little distracting.
slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance;
Crys the knife thrower (she scared me a little bit tbh);
Hookers wielding weapons ... errrrr ... knitting needles (still not sure why they didn't just talk to Hawk?);
cameos by previous MCs (Webb & Luke are couple goals for sure);
a little bit of intrigue (I waffled between trusting Simon and thinking he was up to no good);
and the too-sweet-for-words HEA,
I was utterly charmed by this story.
A few niggles:
Jack was ridiculously clueless with his can't-love-Hawk excuses, but when he came round (rather abruptly), he really came round.
Steam level was 2/5 - needed another scene.
The villain's antics toward the end strained credulity.
Am I the only one who pronounced Evola as "Ebola" in my head?? The name was silly and a little distracting.
May 2, 2023
WHAT A GLORIOUS HOMAGE TO BOTH JANE AUSTEN AND LOVE!
Just like the other books in this series, May Archer has taken a familiar trope and given it her own spin.
Here we have a brother’s best friend/best friend’s younger brother trope but with a Pride and Prejudice theme that gives it a sweet flavour packed with humour but also some truly touching moments too.
Hawk is the youngest Sunday brother, he’s the quiet one, the brother who doesn’t look like the rest, he’s quiet and loves to read and he’s been “in love” with Jack Wyatt for years.
So, it makes sense to him to ask Jack to be the one to ‘pop his cherry’ because they’re friends, they spend loads of time together, and he trusts Jack.
What he doesn’t expect is for Jack to freak out, turn him down and panic about ruining their friendship.
With a secondary plot involving the company trying to buy up and build on the environmentally sensitive mountain that nestles the Hollow, ostensibly bringing jobs and economic security to Little Pippin, the book takes its sweet time in having Hawk and Jack work through the messy situation they’ve got into.
On top of that, they’re also disagreeing on the resort plans too and things look quite hopeless for a while.
I loved the way the narrative takes its time to let Hawk and Jack work through their reciprocal feelings, Hawk is hurt and angry, Jack is terrified of the potential for heartbreak if things go wrong.
This one is less steamy than the others in the series, but it’s not lacking for that. Instead, it’s got all the emotional feels from the off.
The reader can see Jack’s as in love with Hawk as the younger man is with him, he just needs a wake-up call to let him get over himself.
With a gentle hand May spins all the threads together – a new friend who very much stirs the pot in all the right ways, a few home truths at the right time – eventually Hawk and Jack find their way back to each other and the residents of the Hollow discover a way to move forward.
Third eldest brother Reed also makes an appearance here and I’m really hoping his book is next, as he’s definitely hiding something and it may be related to the new staff at the Tavern!
Just like the other books in this series, May Archer has taken a familiar trope and given it her own spin.
Here we have a brother’s best friend/best friend’s younger brother trope but with a Pride and Prejudice theme that gives it a sweet flavour packed with humour but also some truly touching moments too.
Hawk is the youngest Sunday brother, he’s the quiet one, the brother who doesn’t look like the rest, he’s quiet and loves to read and he’s been “in love” with Jack Wyatt for years.
So, it makes sense to him to ask Jack to be the one to ‘pop his cherry’ because they’re friends, they spend loads of time together, and he trusts Jack.
What he doesn’t expect is for Jack to freak out, turn him down and panic about ruining their friendship.
With a secondary plot involving the company trying to buy up and build on the environmentally sensitive mountain that nestles the Hollow, ostensibly bringing jobs and economic security to Little Pippin, the book takes its sweet time in having Hawk and Jack work through the messy situation they’ve got into.
On top of that, they’re also disagreeing on the resort plans too and things look quite hopeless for a while.
I loved the way the narrative takes its time to let Hawk and Jack work through their reciprocal feelings, Hawk is hurt and angry, Jack is terrified of the potential for heartbreak if things go wrong.
This one is less steamy than the others in the series, but it’s not lacking for that. Instead, it’s got all the emotional feels from the off.
The reader can see Jack’s as in love with Hawk as the younger man is with him, he just needs a wake-up call to let him get over himself.
With a gentle hand May spins all the threads together – a new friend who very much stirs the pot in all the right ways, a few home truths at the right time – eventually Hawk and Jack find their way back to each other and the residents of the Hollow discover a way to move forward.
Third eldest brother Reed also makes an appearance here and I’m really hoping his book is next, as he’s definitely hiding something and it may be related to the new staff at the Tavern!
June 10, 2023
Much better than I expected it to be - especially if you’re a fan of Pride and Prejudice.
Sometimes it helps to lower your expectations when reading a book - and while I liked the previous books, and I’m quite familiar with this author and her tropes, I knew beforehand that many of my gr friends were disappointed, so I wasn’t really keen on starting it.
Colour me surprised when I actually started liking it. I’m sure that a big part of my enjoyment was due to the fact that I’m a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice, and by huge, I mean really really HUGE . I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve read it by now, in three languages, I’ve seen all the movies/series, even the old ones, and I absolutely ADORE listening to the brilliant Rosamund Pike on audio.
So yeah. I guess I’m not not your average fan 😂
And yes, I’ve even read some sequels and retellings, so I totally understand Hawk’s obsession, and I appreciated the quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
The story itself isn’t too complex: Hawk has been in love with his oldest brother’s best friend Jack for years, and everyone knows it - except for Jack himself, who’s a workaholic, no-relationship king of guy, and who sees Hawk as his honorary little brother. Things change when Hawk asks him to “pick his cherry” - no strings attached. Jack refuses, and desperately tries to get his friendship back to “normal”.
And therein lies the book’s main problem: it takes AGES for Jack to pull his head out of his ass. I expected them to banter, and sneak away secretly, but no - there’s Hawk being really clear about what and whom he wants, and Jack, the older and more experienced man, behaves like an oaf, finding all kind of reasons to keep Hawk at arm’s length.
The side plot (a corporation wanting to build some huge recreational complex atop the surrounding mountains) was… nice. And I loved to see how all of Little Pippin’s quirky people rallied behind Hawk and his environmental cause, especially the Hookers.
All in all - probably a 3 star read if you’re not overly familiar with Pride and Prejudice, but a solid 4 star rating from me 😊
Sometimes it helps to lower your expectations when reading a book - and while I liked the previous books, and I’m quite familiar with this author and her tropes, I knew beforehand that many of my gr friends were disappointed, so I wasn’t really keen on starting it.
Colour me surprised when I actually started liking it. I’m sure that a big part of my enjoyment was due to the fact that I’m a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice, and by huge, I mean really really HUGE . I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve read it by now, in three languages, I’ve seen all the movies/series, even the old ones, and I absolutely ADORE listening to the brilliant Rosamund Pike on audio.
So yeah. I guess I’m not not your average fan 😂
And yes, I’ve even read some sequels and retellings, so I totally understand Hawk’s obsession, and I appreciated the quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
The story itself isn’t too complex: Hawk has been in love with his oldest brother’s best friend Jack for years, and everyone knows it - except for Jack himself, who’s a workaholic, no-relationship king of guy, and who sees Hawk as his honorary little brother. Things change when Hawk asks him to “pick his cherry” - no strings attached. Jack refuses, and desperately tries to get his friendship back to “normal”.
And therein lies the book’s main problem: it takes AGES for Jack to pull his head out of his ass. I expected them to banter, and sneak away secretly, but no - there’s Hawk being really clear about what and whom he wants, and Jack, the older and more experienced man, behaves like an oaf, finding all kind of reasons to keep Hawk at arm’s length.
The side plot (a corporation wanting to build some huge recreational complex atop the surrounding mountains) was… nice. And I loved to see how all of Little Pippin’s quirky people rallied behind Hawk and his environmental cause, especially the Hookers.
All in all - probably a 3 star read if you’re not overly familiar with Pride and Prejudice, but a solid 4 star rating from me 😊
May 5, 2023
It had been way too long since I’d read a May Archer book- I absolutely love the way she writes quirky small towns. I want to live in one of her towns lol.
Loved this one so much- loved Hawk and Jack. To be honest I’ve never read pride and prejudice but I almost kind of want to now?
Could have done without all the “cherry-popping” references though if I’m being honest.
Loved this one so much- loved Hawk and Jack. To be honest I’ve never read pride and prejudice but I almost kind of want to now?
Could have done without all the “cherry-popping” references though if I’m being honest.
May 18, 2023
4 stars
I wish I could have rated this higher because I was so looking forward to these two. Don’t get me wrong I loved seeing them together and their love story blossom, but holy shit, Jack my dude, why oh why did it take you so long to get your head out of your ass and see you and Hawk were meant to be!
Haha it was waaaay too much of the “I can’t be with you but I want to” situation, but after Jack decided he needed some Hawk in his life it was smooth sailing to the end! Haha
This can be read kinda as a standalone, I didn’t remember all the nitty gritty stuff from the first two books so I’d say you could read these out of order if you wanted!
Also I hope that the other Sunday siblings have their books, maybe with Chris and Reed? Or even some of the other Little Pippen Hollow residents! Haha
Also this book made me think I need to read “Pride and Prejudice”…or at least watch the movies haha 😂
I wish I could have rated this higher because I was so looking forward to these two. Don’t get me wrong I loved seeing them together and their love story blossom, but holy shit, Jack my dude, why oh why did it take you so long to get your head out of your ass and see you and Hawk were meant to be!
Haha it was waaaay too much of the “I can’t be with you but I want to” situation, but after Jack decided he needed some Hawk in his life it was smooth sailing to the end! Haha
This can be read kinda as a standalone, I didn’t remember all the nitty gritty stuff from the first two books so I’d say you could read these out of order if you wanted!
Also I hope that the other Sunday siblings have their books, maybe with Chris and Reed? Or even some of the other Little Pippen Hollow residents! Haha
Also this book made me think I need to read “Pride and Prejudice”…or at least watch the movies haha 😂
July 6, 2023
Ok, Jack has set a new bar for my romance expectations - if you're not going to build me a library complete with rolling ladder and hidden reading nook, then I am utterly uninterested 😂
May 8, 2023
3 liked it, did not love it stars!! 🤷♀️ There were several tropes in the story, brother’s best friend, age-gap, virgin MC… but it still fell short of my expectations. The last book in this series had been really funny and heartwarming, and although this book had the same potential, it didn’t work for the 2 MCs. I liked Hawk more than Jack, he seemed more mature of the two despite his being so much younger than Jack. Jack seemed flaky and l couldn’t understand his reasons for not having relationships at all and rejecting Hawk. His jadedness was never really addressed. Also the background plot of the resort development project was interesting but it was distracting too and therefore while the previous books had a relatability within its core; it was missing in this book. But I still managed to enjoy the overall book.. ( l skipped only a few pages) and would recommend it to all fans of Lucy Lennox and May Archer.. 👍🏻👍🏻this is similarly styled low-angst, small-town-big-heart, cute MM romance.
April 12, 2024
Honestly, I almost skipped this one, but I’m so glad I didn’t. I absolutely adored Hawk and his love for Pride and Prejudice but nothing can compare his love for Jack Wyatt. In the previous books, you could tell something was brewing between them.
The Pippen Hollow characters and the Sunday family were there as well as Hawk’s new knife throwing best friend, Crys, who really did have Hawk’s back.
The subplot of the story was ok. It just seemed to go on for too long then suddenly it all wrapped up in a nice little bow. Maybe a little convenient, but its fiction so I just went with it.
A great addition to the series.
The Pippen Hollow characters and the Sunday family were there as well as Hawk’s new knife throwing best friend, Crys, who really did have Hawk’s back.
The subplot of the story was ok. It just seemed to go on for too long then suddenly it all wrapped up in a nice little bow. Maybe a little convenient, but its fiction so I just went with it.
A great addition to the series.
May 4, 2023
4.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was so cute 🥹 This has been my favorite of the series thus far. Hawk and Jack were very likeable and May really committed to the slowwww burn with this one. So often the couple gets together too quick and it loses momentum, but the pacing in this seemed just right. Very minimal outside meddling with all the goodness I love in my Hallmark movies with sex books. A very sexy, cozy read ❤️ I hope we’re getting books for Porter and Reed!
This was so cute 🥹 This has been my favorite of the series thus far. Hawk and Jack were very likeable and May really committed to the slowwww burn with this one. So often the couple gets together too quick and it loses momentum, but the pacing in this seemed just right. Very minimal outside meddling with all the goodness I love in my Hallmark movies with sex books. A very sexy, cozy read ❤️ I hope we’re getting books for Porter and Reed!
May 7, 2023
This was so delightful. I had the best time while reading this.
We finally get the love story of Hawk, the youngest Sunday brother and Jack, West's best friend - but more, we see in this, he was Hawk's best friend, really.
Ever since Hawk was 17 (and a half, as Hawk would like to point out), and he met Jack, he's been basically head over heels.
Jack didn't see him that way for 3 years. But he did notice him at 20, but...he's pushed it down and denied it for so long it's been 4 years, and he hasn't let himself realize those feelings.
Until a now 24 year old Hawk asks Jack to take his virginity.
See, Hawk is a very big romantic. He loves Pride & Prejudice and all variations of it as well. He wants a great love like that. And to him, Jack is that great love. And while he's fooled around with some guys, he's never went all the way with anyone. That, he's been saving to be with Jack.
Jack, being 10 or so years older, took longer to get there. Much longer.
He isn't even fully away of his feelings until the moment Hawk asks him that.
But even though Jack rejects Hawk, not a can of worms have been opened, and he can't *stop* thinking about Hawk in that way. He's noticing Hawk in a whole new way now, but he keeps trying to put it down because of his fear of relationships.
Which is understandable, given what happened to Jack's dad and his mom when he was a kid.
Hawk is hurt over the rejection, especially because Jack's reasons don't make much sense to him - and Jack never says "I'm just not attracted to you" he never even mentions if he is or isn't. So, there's a chance he might just be...
Only he's determined for a good portion to push Hawk way. Even as he gets jealous of other men who might potentially be the one to take Hawk's virginity instead of him.
The main plot, aside from their romance, is this company called Evola (which, I think May Archer intentionally made close to Ebola, I swear lol) wanting to come in and build a big resort in their little Vermont town, and it would ruin a lot of the environment surrounding where it'd be built, and Hawk is very passionate about getting them to stop. Not only because it keeps the environment safe, but because he has a personal connection to it. When his father would take him up there all the time.
But he and Jack have a bit of opposing views on it. Because a resort would bring in a lot of tourists and tourists means money, and money is security. Especially for someone like Jack who grew up poor, and doesn't want to ever be poor again.
But the environment is also important. So a compromise needs to be made in order to get the townsfolk more money from tourism, but not at the expense of the environment and animals in the area.
This was just so fun. I adored Hawk and Jack, and their love story was done so well. Would I have liked a little more sex? Yes. But seeing as how it was a big build up to Hawk losing his virginity, I also understand the story taking its time and saving it for a momentous occasion.
The chemistry was very good and very well done. I felt the love these two had for each other very well. There was no one else for these two except each other.
I also like how they had such a good friendship beforehand. So it wasn't too much of a stretch for them to slip into a relationship, because they already got through a lot the getting to know you parts and the falling in love. They just had to reach out to each other and take more if they wanted it.
I know not all friends to lovers works - nor should it - but when it does *happy sigh* so good.
Definitely, highly recommend! And I can't wait for more from this series. I think the next book will be about one of the two more elusive Sunday brothers. The one in Washington D.C. who is never home. He finally comes back in this at the very end and we meet him for the first time. Wildly, I'm blanking on his name right now.
But we barely know anything about it him, so will be interesting to get his story. I wonder if his LI will be this Chris we hear about but never get to meet in this. He was mentioned enough that he definitely has that LI feel. Can't wait!
My ratings for the Sunday Brothers Series:
🔆 Pick Me: 5 stars (my review)
🔆 Pick One: 5 stars (my review)
🔆 Hand Picked: 4.5 stars (my review)
🔆 Cherry Picked: 5 Stars
We finally get the love story of Hawk, the youngest Sunday brother and Jack, West's best friend - but more, we see in this, he was Hawk's best friend, really.
Ever since Hawk was 17 (and a half, as Hawk would like to point out), and he met Jack, he's been basically head over heels.
Jack didn't see him that way for 3 years. But he did notice him at 20, but...he's pushed it down and denied it for so long it's been 4 years, and he hasn't let himself realize those feelings.
Until a now 24 year old Hawk asks Jack to take his virginity.
See, Hawk is a very big romantic. He loves Pride & Prejudice and all variations of it as well. He wants a great love like that. And to him, Jack is that great love. And while he's fooled around with some guys, he's never went all the way with anyone. That, he's been saving to be with Jack.
Jack, being 10 or so years older, took longer to get there. Much longer.
He isn't even fully away of his feelings until the moment Hawk asks him that.
But even though Jack rejects Hawk, not a can of worms have been opened, and he can't *stop* thinking about Hawk in that way. He's noticing Hawk in a whole new way now, but he keeps trying to put it down because of his fear of relationships.
Which is understandable, given what happened to Jack's dad and his mom when he was a kid.
Hawk is hurt over the rejection, especially because Jack's reasons don't make much sense to him - and Jack never says "I'm just not attracted to you" he never even mentions if he is or isn't. So, there's a chance he might just be...
Only he's determined for a good portion to push Hawk way. Even as he gets jealous of other men who might potentially be the one to take Hawk's virginity instead of him.
The main plot, aside from their romance, is this company called Evola (which, I think May Archer intentionally made close to Ebola, I swear lol) wanting to come in and build a big resort in their little Vermont town, and it would ruin a lot of the environment surrounding where it'd be built, and Hawk is very passionate about getting them to stop. Not only because it keeps the environment safe, but because he has a personal connection to it. When his father would take him up there all the time.
But he and Jack have a bit of opposing views on it. Because a resort would bring in a lot of tourists and tourists means money, and money is security. Especially for someone like Jack who grew up poor, and doesn't want to ever be poor again.
But the environment is also important. So a compromise needs to be made in order to get the townsfolk more money from tourism, but not at the expense of the environment and animals in the area.
This was just so fun. I adored Hawk and Jack, and their love story was done so well. Would I have liked a little more sex? Yes. But seeing as how it was a big build up to Hawk losing his virginity, I also understand the story taking its time and saving it for a momentous occasion.
The chemistry was very good and very well done. I felt the love these two had for each other very well. There was no one else for these two except each other.
I also like how they had such a good friendship beforehand. So it wasn't too much of a stretch for them to slip into a relationship, because they already got through a lot the getting to know you parts and the falling in love. They just had to reach out to each other and take more if they wanted it.
I know not all friends to lovers works - nor should it - but when it does *happy sigh* so good.
Definitely, highly recommend! And I can't wait for more from this series. I think the next book will be about one of the two more elusive Sunday brothers. The one in Washington D.C. who is never home. He finally comes back in this at the very end and we meet him for the first time. Wildly, I'm blanking on his name right now.
But we barely know anything about it him, so will be interesting to get his story. I wonder if his LI will be this Chris we hear about but never get to meet in this. He was mentioned enough that he definitely has that LI feel. Can't wait!
My ratings for the Sunday Brothers Series:
🔆 Pick Me: 5 stars (my review)
🔆 Pick One: 5 stars (my review)
🔆 Hand Picked: 4.5 stars (my review)
🔆 Cherry Picked: 5 Stars
May 31, 2023
eh i kinda disliked it, have no idea why.
May 4, 2023
Sweet friends to lovers romance.
Hawk and Jack were fabulous together! I loved their banter, their chemistry, and how their relationship evolved into something Hawk had always wanted, and Jack didn't realise how much he needed it.The story started off quite light-heartedly, but later developed into a serious attempt to save the Hollow from developers. This is when Hawk grows up, and comes into his own.
The story gave me ALL the feels!! I felt everything Hawk was going through. Jack did mess up at times, but as the strength of feelings for Hawk dawned on him, he certainly made up for it. It's slow burn, but this suited the pace of the story. I do enjoy the friends to lovers trope, and May Archer has killed it here.
I swear that these books have got better and better as the series has progressed, you get to know and love all the characters from each story, so you root for them and feel all the emotions with them when they pop up in the next tale.
Jack and Hawk just 'aawed' me, I loved them together. Their relationship wasn't all plain sailing but it was worth it in the end. The epilogue's fantastic, and made me sigh.
All 3 books so far, can be read as stand-alones, but I'd recommend reading them in order, you certainly won't regret it if you do. Can't wait for the next story in the series
Hawk and Jack were fabulous together! I loved their banter, their chemistry, and how their relationship evolved into something Hawk had always wanted, and Jack didn't realise how much he needed it.The story started off quite light-heartedly, but later developed into a serious attempt to save the Hollow from developers. This is when Hawk grows up, and comes into his own.
The story gave me ALL the feels!! I felt everything Hawk was going through. Jack did mess up at times, but as the strength of feelings for Hawk dawned on him, he certainly made up for it. It's slow burn, but this suited the pace of the story. I do enjoy the friends to lovers trope, and May Archer has killed it here.
I swear that these books have got better and better as the series has progressed, you get to know and love all the characters from each story, so you root for them and feel all the emotions with them when they pop up in the next tale.
Jack and Hawk just 'aawed' me, I loved them together. Their relationship wasn't all plain sailing but it was worth it in the end. The epilogue's fantastic, and made me sigh.
All 3 books so far, can be read as stand-alones, but I'd recommend reading them in order, you certainly won't regret it if you do. Can't wait for the next story in the series
May 27, 2023
I loved this book and not only because it kept referencing the queen that is Taylor Swift. It's me, I'm the problem, it's me. It was sweet, filled with love and not only the romance kind but the small town kind, the love between friends and community. Really, it was just great.
May 7, 2023
3.5 ⭐
Ce 3ème tome des Sunday Brothers contient plusieurs tropes que j'affectionne vraiment, et c'est toujours avec plaisir que je retrouve la plume "chamallowesque" de May Archer. Pourtant, cette fois, la magie n'a pas vraiment opéré, et je me suis surprise à avoir juste envie d'en finir avec ce livre.
C'est peut-être une question de timing, j'avais peut-être envie de quelque chose de différent cette semaine, je ne sais pas trop ce qui n'a pas fonctionné, car c'est une histoire douce et romantique.
Les références à Jane Austen et son fameux "Orgueil et préjugés" m'ont ravie, j'ai aussi aimé retrouver cette petite ville complètement déjantée (leurs réunions m'ont fait penser à celles qu'on voit à Stars Hollow dans Gilmore Girls ^^). J'ai également bien aimé les paysages, les randonnées, et globalement l'accent très nature et protection de l'environnement, mais je crois que c'est au niveau de la romance que pour moi le bât blesse.
Si on a droit à du slow burn, j'ai trouvé la volte face de Drew trop rapide à mon goût, disons que pour que j'y crois, j'aurais aimé voir des retours dans le passé où on sent qu'il est troublé par Hawk. Et là, pour moi, ça n'a pas collé, ou du moins ça n'a pas correspondu à ce que j'aime et je recherche avec ce type de trope.
Je salue toutefois une fin très romantique (la fin du dernier chapitre + l'épilogue qui ne peut que conquérir les amoureux de lecture que nous sommes), et une belle ambiance de petite ville, avec des personnages secondaires envahissants mais très sympathiques.
Ce 3ème tome des Sunday Brothers contient plusieurs tropes que j'affectionne vraiment, et c'est toujours avec plaisir que je retrouve la plume "chamallowesque" de May Archer. Pourtant, cette fois, la magie n'a pas vraiment opéré, et je me suis surprise à avoir juste envie d'en finir avec ce livre.
C'est peut-être une question de timing, j'avais peut-être envie de quelque chose de différent cette semaine, je ne sais pas trop ce qui n'a pas fonctionné, car c'est une histoire douce et romantique.
Les références à Jane Austen et son fameux "Orgueil et préjugés" m'ont ravie, j'ai aussi aimé retrouver cette petite ville complètement déjantée (leurs réunions m'ont fait penser à celles qu'on voit à Stars Hollow dans Gilmore Girls ^^). J'ai également bien aimé les paysages, les randonnées, et globalement l'accent très nature et protection de l'environnement, mais je crois que c'est au niveau de la romance que pour moi le bât blesse.
Si on a droit à du slow burn, j'ai trouvé la volte face de Drew trop rapide à mon goût, disons que pour que j'y crois, j'aurais aimé voir des retours dans le passé où on sent qu'il est troublé par Hawk. Et là, pour moi, ça n'a pas collé, ou du moins ça n'a pas correspondu à ce que j'aime et je recherche avec ce type de trope.
Je salue toutefois une fin très romantique (la fin du dernier chapitre + l'épilogue qui ne peut que conquérir les amoureux de lecture que nous sommes), et une belle ambiance de petite ville, avec des personnages secondaires envahissants mais très sympathiques.
August 3, 2025
Ahhhhhh this was Perfect!!!
I will come back with a review soon!
I will come back with a review soon!
August 24, 2023
This book really grew on me! 3.5 rounded up. I was hooked fairly early on, I was reading and then looking at the page count to realize that 40p had flown by, best feeling. I LOVED Hawk from the start, he is fierce, doesn't back down from what he wants and is not shy confronting Jack when he was acting a fool. Jack grew on me as well, him realizing his feelings was a bit abrupt but I didn't mind since I understood why he changed his mind. What I liked a lot less was his behavior before that.
The premise is a bit OTT but for this author it's not that bad. The 2 men met 7 years prior to the story, for Hawk it's basically love at first sight. In those 7 years they have become close friends and basically fallen in love. Then Hawk decides he wants Jack to deflower him (his words) and weirdness between them ensues. Their lives are really intertwined and they are basically a couple without sex. Everyone knows can tell they love each other (even us readers!) but Jack is oblivious. His obliviousness led him to act a fool several times which really annoyed me . His reasons for not agreeing to Hawk's proposal didn't make sense (the 10 year age gap, him being friends with Hawk's brother and not wanting a relationship for reasons) but I ended up liking that nothing happened before Jack got his head out of ass regarding his feelings! At first Hawk was pursuing Jack who was kind of pushing him away while trying to stay close which was not great. But after he got his epiphany I really liked how he acted so he got redeemed for his bad behavior at the beginning. The epilogue was just the cherry on top from that!
The environmental plot: I really enjoyed it as well. I wish we had seen more interactions between Simon and Hawk because the resolution seemed a bit too easy without it. It would have kept us on our toes and added jealousy for Jack (he deserved to suffer at that point). I liked the resolution and the debates between Jack and Hawk on what to do about the development project. Yes I first I was a bit pissed at Jack for not supporting Hawk but it ended up making sense.
The premise is a bit OTT but for this author it's not that bad. The 2 men met 7 years prior to the story, for Hawk it's basically love at first sight. In those 7 years they have become close friends and basically fallen in love. Then Hawk decides he wants Jack to deflower him (his words) and weirdness between them ensues. Their lives are really intertwined and they are basically a couple without sex. Everyone knows can tell they love each other (even us readers!) but Jack is oblivious. His obliviousness led him to act a fool several times which really annoyed me . His reasons for not agreeing to Hawk's proposal didn't make sense (the 10 year age gap, him being friends with Hawk's brother and not wanting a relationship for reasons) but I ended up liking that nothing happened before Jack got his head out of ass regarding his feelings! At first Hawk was pursuing Jack who was kind of pushing him away while trying to stay close which was not great. But after he got his epiphany I really liked how he acted so he got redeemed for his bad behavior at the beginning. The epilogue was just the cherry on top from that!
The environmental plot: I really enjoyed it as well. I wish we had seen more interactions between Simon and Hawk because the resolution seemed a bit too easy without it. It would have kept us on our toes and added jealousy for Jack (he deserved to suffer at that point). I liked the resolution and the debates between Jack and Hawk on what to do about the development project. Yes I first I was a bit pissed at Jack for not supporting Hawk but it ended up making sense.
April 30, 2023
These Sunday brothers…there’s just something special about them! I’ve been (not so) patiently waiting on Hawk and Jack’s story and I couldn’t put it down.
Henry Hawkins (Hawk) Sunday has always felt like he was different from his big, burly, physical older brothers - he’s smaller, sweeter and absolutely obsessed with Pride and Prejudice and all its retellings, secretly seeing his boss and best friend Jack Wyatt as his Mr. Darcy. Hawk goes on a journey in this book, learning more about himself, his feelings and his life than he expected and is so much more complex that I imagined. He wears his heart on his sleeve and is determined to see his community and the places his father introduced him to be preserved, regardless of the cost to him personally.
Jack Wyatt has been a part of the Little Pippin Hollow community for years, opening Panini Jack’s to feed the Hollowans and create a gathering place for everyone to come together. After a tough childhood where money was scarce, he’s a workaholic, focused on creating a successful business, as well as taking care of his mother and all of his employees, Hawk Sunday included. Jack considers Hawk his best friend but he’s closed off to considering anything more because relationships just aren’t for him, or so he thinks.
These two together made me smile so much - once they worked through all their things, together and individually, their adorableness made me so happy. They were so close before they got together that it made their romantic relationship feel effortless and like it just fit. Even with their conflicting opinions about the development and relationships as a whole, they made it work in a way that could only work for the two of them. I would have loved a little more relationship development moments between them; so much of the story was about the outside elements impacting them and their responses, but I missed a little bit of their happiness together. I did love how Jack and the whole town came together for Hawk in so many ways in the end, really showing how wonderful all of the Sundays and Hollowans are when it comes to their own.
I love these Sundays and the men they fall in love with and can’t wait to see where May takes us next with these brothers!
Henry Hawkins (Hawk) Sunday has always felt like he was different from his big, burly, physical older brothers - he’s smaller, sweeter and absolutely obsessed with Pride and Prejudice and all its retellings, secretly seeing his boss and best friend Jack Wyatt as his Mr. Darcy. Hawk goes on a journey in this book, learning more about himself, his feelings and his life than he expected and is so much more complex that I imagined. He wears his heart on his sleeve and is determined to see his community and the places his father introduced him to be preserved, regardless of the cost to him personally.
Jack Wyatt has been a part of the Little Pippin Hollow community for years, opening Panini Jack’s to feed the Hollowans and create a gathering place for everyone to come together. After a tough childhood where money was scarce, he’s a workaholic, focused on creating a successful business, as well as taking care of his mother and all of his employees, Hawk Sunday included. Jack considers Hawk his best friend but he’s closed off to considering anything more because relationships just aren’t for him, or so he thinks.
These two together made me smile so much - once they worked through all their things, together and individually, their adorableness made me so happy. They were so close before they got together that it made their romantic relationship feel effortless and like it just fit. Even with their conflicting opinions about the development and relationships as a whole, they made it work in a way that could only work for the two of them. I would have loved a little more relationship development moments between them; so much of the story was about the outside elements impacting them and their responses, but I missed a little bit of their happiness together. I did love how Jack and the whole town came together for Hawk in so many ways in the end, really showing how wonderful all of the Sundays and Hollowans are when it comes to their own.
I love these Sundays and the men they fall in love with and can’t wait to see where May takes us next with these brothers!
May 4, 2023
If you’ve read May Archer’s books, this one is pretty typical - small town, gossipy relatives, surprisingly open minded etc. it’s a really fun read, and I thought the friends to lovers romance was done very well.
May 2, 2023
All my favourite things: Pride and Prejudice, friends to lovers, grand romantic gestures, nosy townsfolk and sticking it to The Man.
I've been rooting for Hawk and Jack since I started the Sunday Brother's series and I'm so excited to say that this book eclipsed all my expectations.
Jack and Hawk have the most beautiful friendship and, whilst there's some mild frustrations for them both when their relationship starts to change, that deep friendship remains so strong.
Loved everything about this.
Dual POV first person. Medium heat. Age gap.
I received a copy of this book from the author and have chosen to leave an honest review.
I've been rooting for Hawk and Jack since I started the Sunday Brother's series and I'm so excited to say that this book eclipsed all my expectations.
Jack and Hawk have the most beautiful friendship and, whilst there's some mild frustrations for them both when their relationship starts to change, that deep friendship remains so strong.
Loved everything about this.
Dual POV first person. Medium heat. Age gap.
I received a copy of this book from the author and have chosen to leave an honest review.
May 5, 2023
Oh I loved this. I also love Pride & Prejudice, and Persuasion ofc. I've never read variations of P&P but I have read all kinds of variations of Harry Potter so I really enjoyed "sharing" in the excitement of finding new and surprising twists on a favorite. Enjoyed this all around and looking forward to Reed's Crys/Chris misunderstanding (seemed like the setup to me anyway, although nothing explicit was said about another book).
May 17, 2023
I didn't love this as much as I'd hoped I would.
The other two books were quite funny and overall lighthearted. This one wasn't heavy by all means, but I never thought it funny.
It took Jack a while to see what was right in front of him and while I expected that, and even hoped for some major pining on Hawk's side, it never got to a point where I really felt it.
The side plot of the land development didn't hold my interest at all, and with the romance not being all that romantic, I found myself a bit bored and overall quite disappointed in this installment.
Now let's hope the next one if funny again, because I loved the humor in the other two books.
The other two books were quite funny and overall lighthearted. This one wasn't heavy by all means, but I never thought it funny.
It took Jack a while to see what was right in front of him and while I expected that, and even hoped for some major pining on Hawk's side, it never got to a point where I really felt it.
The side plot of the land development didn't hold my interest at all, and with the romance not being all that romantic, I found myself a bit bored and overall quite disappointed in this installment.
Now let's hope the next one if funny again, because I loved the humor in the other two books.
April 21, 2023
4.5 stars rounded 5
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Cherry Picked is the new stand alone in the small town romance series by May Archer. I really adored this one. A sweet friends to lovers relationship that has an age gap and the brothers best friend tropes thrown in. Hawk is absolutely precious and I loved everything about him from his love of reading , especially Pride and Prejudice retellings, to his passionate ramblings about things he cared about. I very much enjoyed Jack too and every way in which he basically already treated Hawk as his partner without even realizing it but his back and forth once went on a bit too long. In the end, it still might be my favorite of the series with all the hiking, nervous rambling, camping, rainstorms, sexual tension and the most adorable ending.
[I received a digital arc for an honest review]
Cherry Picked is the new stand alone in the small town romance series by May Archer. I really adored this one. A sweet friends to lovers relationship that has an age gap and the brothers best friend tropes thrown in. Hawk is absolutely precious and I loved everything about him from his love of reading , especially Pride and Prejudice retellings, to his passionate ramblings about things he cared about. I very much enjoyed Jack too and every way in which he basically already treated Hawk as his partner without even realizing it but his back and forth once went on a bit too long. In the end, it still might be my favorite of the series with all the hiking, nervous rambling, camping, rainstorms, sexual tension and the most adorable ending.
September 13, 2023
4 and 1/2 wonderful sweet stars. This brings an end to the Sunday brothers and that makes me sad. I’ve loved every book in this series. Hawk and Jack made a great couple. I’ve really grown fond of all the crazy characters who live in Pippin Hollow and I hope May will write more books about them. I even enjoyed the side story about the development company.
August 25, 2025
Cherry Picked - Hawk and Jack
Hawk and Jack have enjoyed seven years as friends/big brother/employee/employer. But Hawk has wanted more, much more and when he asks Jack for what he wants he is shattered when he gets a refusal.
Like all the Sunday men so far, they fight for what they want. Hawk is fighting to protect his town and his mountains from the big developers who could damage or destroy the environment, flora and fauna of Fogg Peak.
Hawk manages to get the townsfolk to join his Protest Group, including a group of octogenarian Hookers, to try and stop the development of a Resort on their mountain. It’s hard work but keeps Hawk from dwelling too much on his disappointment with his Boss, Jack.
This whole Sunday Brothers 3 Book series, so far, has been a pure delight. All of the MC characters from previous books feature here as well as many of the side characters., all of whom added to the lovely atmosphere of Little Pippin Hollow.
I loved Hawk’s fascination with ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and Jack’s lovely surprise for him.
I’m hoping May Archer might listen out for ‘voices’ from the remaining Sunday brothers, Porter or more possibly Reed and Crys who works at Jack’s Paninis. I’d love to read more and even catch up with all of the partnerships from previous books, maybe a few years on in their marriages.
Hawk and Jack have enjoyed seven years as friends/big brother/employee/employer. But Hawk has wanted more, much more and when he asks Jack for what he wants he is shattered when he gets a refusal.
Like all the Sunday men so far, they fight for what they want. Hawk is fighting to protect his town and his mountains from the big developers who could damage or destroy the environment, flora and fauna of Fogg Peak.
Hawk manages to get the townsfolk to join his Protest Group, including a group of octogenarian Hookers, to try and stop the development of a Resort on their mountain. It’s hard work but keeps Hawk from dwelling too much on his disappointment with his Boss, Jack.
This whole Sunday Brothers 3 Book series, so far, has been a pure delight. All of the MC characters from previous books feature here as well as many of the side characters., all of whom added to the lovely atmosphere of Little Pippin Hollow.
I loved Hawk’s fascination with ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and Jack’s lovely surprise for him.
I’m hoping May Archer might listen out for ‘voices’ from the remaining Sunday brothers, Porter or more possibly Reed and Crys who works at Jack’s Paninis. I’d love to read more and even catch up with all of the partnerships from previous books, maybe a few years on in their marriages.
June 11, 2023
4,25
Urocza kontynuacja historii braci Sunday 😁
Tym razem bohaterem był Hawk - najmniejszy z nich (co nie jest trudne w rodzinie typowych drwali 😜), niepodobny do reszty, fan książek, a zwłaszcza swojej ukochanej "Dumy i uprzedzenia" oraz wszelkich możliwych jej wariacji, od lat zakochany w przyjacielu swego znacznie starszego brata.
Świetnie mi się czytało, było lekko, przyjemnie i bez dramatów - tego dokładnie teraz potrzebuje mój zdecydowanie przeciążony i bardzo zmęczony mózg 😁
Urocza kontynuacja historii braci Sunday 😁
Tym razem bohaterem był Hawk - najmniejszy z nich (co nie jest trudne w rodzinie typowych drwali 😜), niepodobny do reszty, fan książek, a zwłaszcza swojej ukochanej "Dumy i uprzedzenia" oraz wszelkich możliwych jej wariacji, od lat zakochany w przyjacielu swego znacznie starszego brata.
Świetnie mi się czytało, było lekko, przyjemnie i bez dramatów - tego dokładnie teraz potrzebuje mój zdecydowanie przeciążony i bardzo zmęczony mózg 😁
April 26, 2023
4.5+ stars
Hawk Sunday is the youngest of the Sunday brothers, and he’s not quite like all the rest. He’s more of a romantic, dreamer, and gets lost in his books. He’s cheerful, vibrant, and passionate. He has high romantic standards and is dreaming of his own Mr. Darcy to sweep him off his feet.
From the minute he meets his older brother's new friend, Jack Wyatt, he developed his first crush. And for years Hawk and Jack have become the best of friends, shared outdoor activities, and worked together at both Jack's restaurant and home.
But it’s only when Hawk decides he’s had enough waiting and he wants his cherry picked and asks his friend Jack to do it that the veil starts to come off on what’s really going on between them. But Jack is older, serious, protective, and due to his history, he doesn’t think that he’s relationship material. He doesn’t want to hurt Hawk. And he doesn’t want to have to deal with the townspeople or the Sunday brothers either.
Dynamics begin changing, perceptions and feelings are tested, and the risk of losing their friendship is real. But as the stakes get higher they will both have to make a stand for who and what they believe in. I loved these guys and seeing them start to believe more in themselves and each other. This book has some of the best grand romantic gestures ever!
This is a sweet, heartfelt, sexy, swoony, small-town, best-friends-little-brother, age gap, friends-to-lovers romance about trust, friendship, family, and first loves. It brings back all of the quirky Sundays and Pippin Hollow townspeople.
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Hawk Sunday is the youngest of the Sunday brothers, and he’s not quite like all the rest. He’s more of a romantic, dreamer, and gets lost in his books. He’s cheerful, vibrant, and passionate. He has high romantic standards and is dreaming of his own Mr. Darcy to sweep him off his feet.
From the minute he meets his older brother's new friend, Jack Wyatt, he developed his first crush. And for years Hawk and Jack have become the best of friends, shared outdoor activities, and worked together at both Jack's restaurant and home.
But it’s only when Hawk decides he’s had enough waiting and he wants his cherry picked and asks his friend Jack to do it that the veil starts to come off on what’s really going on between them. But Jack is older, serious, protective, and due to his history, he doesn’t think that he’s relationship material. He doesn’t want to hurt Hawk. And he doesn’t want to have to deal with the townspeople or the Sunday brothers either.
Dynamics begin changing, perceptions and feelings are tested, and the risk of losing their friendship is real. But as the stakes get higher they will both have to make a stand for who and what they believe in. I loved these guys and seeing them start to believe more in themselves and each other. This book has some of the best grand romantic gestures ever!
This is a sweet, heartfelt, sexy, swoony, small-town, best-friends-little-brother, age gap, friends-to-lovers romance about trust, friendship, family, and first loves. It brings back all of the quirky Sundays and Pippin Hollow townspeople.
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