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The Sweet Hearts Rom-Com #3
Frozen Hearts
An Enemies-To-Lovers Sweet Rom-Com
Jo’s an uptight New York transplant.
Jared’s a mountain man with a clingy husky named Petunia.
He’s fire; she’s ice.
When life forces them back together, old rivalries flare.
Will Jo and Jared ignite a spontaneous combustion . . .
or will love finally thaw their Frozen Hearts?
Jo’s an uptight New York transplant.
Jared’s a mountain man with a clingy husky named Petunia.
He’s fire; she’s ice.
When life forces them back together, old rivalries flare.
Will Jo and Jared ignite a spontaneous combustion . . .
or will love finally thaw their Frozen Hearts?
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2022
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February 13, 2023
4 cute second chance stars
it was short and sweet, predictable but i love small town romances.
it was short and sweet, predictable but i love small town romances.
October 25, 2022
This is a fun little romance set in Alaska. I love destination stories, and having been to Sitka a couple of years back, I could really settle into this one.
The characters were interesting and the story well written. I enjoyed it, but I thought the "thing" that Jared did when they were teens was going to be way worse than it was. It was hinted at for so long and built up to the point that when it came out it was a bit of a let down. Not bad, but not as satisfying as I expected. In fact, it made Jo seem really petty and immature about the whole thing after so many years. I did appreciate that after the truth came out, Jo immediately felt better/forgave Jared.
At the end, our couple is separated for a time while Jo tries to work things out. She completely ghosts Jared, her aunt, and her best friends in Sitka for several months only to reappear at the end and all it mended. It worked, but I wanted a little more.
Anyway, the book was nice, well-written, and cute. I give Frozen Hearts 3.75 stars and a Clean rating
1-5 scale and what it means:
1: I couldn’t even finish it / just plain bad
2: I hope I didn’t pay for this / disappointing
3: I didn’t hate it, but it was still missing something / forgettable but inoffensive
3.5: On the line between good and ok / like, not love
4: Solid mind candy / worth reading
4.5: So very close to perfection! / must read
5: I could not put it down and I’m still thinking about it! / a true treasure
Movie Ratings in relation to my review:
Clean--Hallmark movies, some kissing, no nudity, no intimacy on or off "screen"
PG--Some innuendo but nothing kids don't hear every day, intimacy is all closed door
PG-13--some language (swear words not related to intimacy), more talk about intimacy, heavy petting, removal of clothing on screen, but intimacy is closed door.
PG-14—somewhere between PG-13 and R. Not erotica, but at least a paragraph of on-screen intimacy
R--swearing (F-bomb, on “screen” intimacy, sometimes feels like the whole story is about the intimacy and not the relationship or some other plot, but not always
The characters were interesting and the story well written. I enjoyed it, but I thought the "thing" that Jared did when they were teens was going to be way worse than it was. It was hinted at for so long and built up to the point that when it came out it was a bit of a let down. Not bad, but not as satisfying as I expected. In fact, it made Jo seem really petty and immature about the whole thing after so many years. I did appreciate that after the truth came out, Jo immediately felt better/forgave Jared.
At the end, our couple is separated for a time while Jo tries to work things out. She completely ghosts Jared, her aunt, and her best friends in Sitka for several months only to reappear at the end and all it mended. It worked, but I wanted a little more.
Anyway, the book was nice, well-written, and cute. I give Frozen Hearts 3.75 stars and a Clean rating
1-5 scale and what it means:
1: I couldn’t even finish it / just plain bad
2: I hope I didn’t pay for this / disappointing
3: I didn’t hate it, but it was still missing something / forgettable but inoffensive
3.5: On the line between good and ok / like, not love
4: Solid mind candy / worth reading
4.5: So very close to perfection! / must read
5: I could not put it down and I’m still thinking about it! / a true treasure
Movie Ratings in relation to my review:
Clean--Hallmark movies, some kissing, no nudity, no intimacy on or off "screen"
PG--Some innuendo but nothing kids don't hear every day, intimacy is all closed door
PG-13--some language (swear words not related to intimacy), more talk about intimacy, heavy petting, removal of clothing on screen, but intimacy is closed door.
PG-14—somewhere between PG-13 and R. Not erotica, but at least a paragraph of on-screen intimacy
R--swearing (F-bomb, on “screen” intimacy, sometimes feels like the whole story is about the intimacy and not the relationship or some other plot, but not always
November 16, 2022
𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐎𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭.
Second Chance Romance is my absolute favorite romance trope!! 😍 Frozen Hearts was a super cute, fast paced small town romance that follows Joanna as she goes back to her home town in Alaska, following the unexpected passing of her father. Of course, back in her home town is her High School sweetheart!
𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭.
This was a super quick and lighthearted read, I did it in one evening! If you're browsing KindleUnlimited, it's perfect. The small town setting is super cozy, and the characters are all fun. This isn't a very heavy story, and it's a zero on the spice scale. But I really enjoyed it. They characters are older (30ish) and Jared has a sweet dog!
𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐞'𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.
Overall, just a nicely written cozy small town and second chance romance.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘙𝘊, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.
Second Chance Romance is my absolute favorite romance trope!! 😍 Frozen Hearts was a super cute, fast paced small town romance that follows Joanna as she goes back to her home town in Alaska, following the unexpected passing of her father. Of course, back in her home town is her High School sweetheart!
𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭.
This was a super quick and lighthearted read, I did it in one evening! If you're browsing KindleUnlimited, it's perfect. The small town setting is super cozy, and the characters are all fun. This isn't a very heavy story, and it's a zero on the spice scale. But I really enjoyed it. They characters are older (30ish) and Jared has a sweet dog!
𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐞'𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬.
Overall, just a nicely written cozy small town and second chance romance.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘙𝘊, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.
December 10, 2022
I was lucky enough to read Frozen Hearts as an ARC. I promised to leave an honest review. It may contain spoilers.
Frozen Hearts satisfied my little Romcom Heart. I recommend this to anyone who likes Hallmark and UPtv Movies. Joanna and Jared were high school sweethearts, the perfect couple. Until she leaves for College and Jared breaks her heart. She has never gone back… till now. After her Father’s death, she has to go home and figure out what to do with his estate. Don’t worry; she has a plan. Sell it all. Easy, right? Not if Jared has any say in it. Boy, does he. Let’s just say her Dad threw a few snags in her plans. Will they find their way back to each other, or will she run back to her city boyfriend?
Aunt Rose is fantastic; she is the Aunt we all want. While Joanna, Jared, and Aunt Rose feel like real people.
The other side characters feel too one-dimensional for me. They keep the story moving, but they feel more like plot points. Which is the only reason I’m giving it 4 instead of 5 stars.
Also, Does anyone else want to plan a trip to Alaska? After reading this, I’m grabbing some travel books.
Frozen Hearts satisfied my little Romcom Heart. I recommend this to anyone who likes Hallmark and UPtv Movies. Joanna and Jared were high school sweethearts, the perfect couple. Until she leaves for College and Jared breaks her heart. She has never gone back… till now. After her Father’s death, she has to go home and figure out what to do with his estate. Don’t worry; she has a plan. Sell it all. Easy, right? Not if Jared has any say in it. Boy, does he. Let’s just say her Dad threw a few snags in her plans. Will they find their way back to each other, or will she run back to her city boyfriend?
Aunt Rose is fantastic; she is the Aunt we all want. While Joanna, Jared, and Aunt Rose feel like real people.
The other side characters feel too one-dimensional for me. They keep the story moving, but they feel more like plot points. Which is the only reason I’m giving it 4 instead of 5 stars.
Also, Does anyone else want to plan a trip to Alaska? After reading this, I’m grabbing some travel books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2023
This was my first time reading something by this author and I found it to be a very fun and cute read. The story was well-written and entertaining and the characters were interesting and fun. It's a quick read with a small, hometown feeling, perfect for an evening cozy read. Joanna goes back to her hometown in Alaska after her father's passing and is faced with her high school sweetheart, Jared. They had not parted on good terms. Now, back home with him close, she is faced again with all those former feelings and old wounds begin to reopen. Thay now have a second chance with each other, but before that can happen, misunderstandings from their past will need to get cleared up.
This was a light-hearted, sweet read, and was very entertaining. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to read this.
I received a complimentary copy from StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving my review.
This was a light-hearted, sweet read, and was very entertaining. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to read this.
I received a complimentary copy from StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving my review.
November 21, 2022
Loved this second chance small mountain town romance set in the beautiful Sitka.
Lovable main and side characters who draw you in with an emotional storyline.
Jo is back home after 15 years to sort out her father's assets after his death.Jared is still living in their small mountain town.
They did not part on good terms.Now Jo is back and they are thrown together,old feelings and hurts awaken.
Jo is only back for a couple of weeks then she leaves.
Will Jared and her freinds convince her to stay?
I do not want to say anything else and spoil the book.It has a few surprises and twists along the way?
I could not put this book until the last page wondering will she won't she?Highly reccomend this book and the author.
Lovable main and side characters who draw you in with an emotional storyline.
Jo is back home after 15 years to sort out her father's assets after his death.Jared is still living in their small mountain town.
They did not part on good terms.Now Jo is back and they are thrown together,old feelings and hurts awaken.
Jo is only back for a couple of weeks then she leaves.
Will Jared and her freinds convince her to stay?
I do not want to say anything else and spoil the book.It has a few surprises and twists along the way?
I could not put this book until the last page wondering will she won't she?Highly reccomend this book and the author.
November 21, 2022
crossroads
I wouldn´t want to trade places with Joanna: after her father´s death she has to decide whether she leaves her roots behind to follow her dream and continue her career and new relationship in New York or to honor her father´s legacy and return to her roots, her childhood home, her old friends and the one the love she never forgot...
Returning home to tie up loose end, she learns a few shocking truths and she and Jared have to clear quite a few misunderstandings before they can share the precious things money just can´t buy.
I received this book as a review copy.
I wouldn´t want to trade places with Joanna: after her father´s death she has to decide whether she leaves her roots behind to follow her dream and continue her career and new relationship in New York or to honor her father´s legacy and return to her roots, her childhood home, her old friends and the one the love she never forgot...
Returning home to tie up loose end, she learns a few shocking truths and she and Jared have to clear quite a few misunderstandings before they can share the precious things money just can´t buy.
I received this book as a review copy.
October 19, 2022
I received this e-book in exchange for my honest review. I read this book in one sitting and it was utterly delightful. Even though it was not a long story i liked the characters right away and was invested in how the story would end. I'm a sucker for a swoony love story. Jarod is a sweet and caring leading man. Joanna is unwilling to forgive due to misunderstandings. The story ultimately ends with happily ever after...but with whom?
February 11, 2025
My Heart ❤
I chose this book because there was a husky involved. Seeing as I have 11 huskies of my own, I was thrilled! However, this book ended up being so good! The story is great, and I didn't want to put it down from the first chapter. The characters are lovable (especially Petunia), the plot is realistic and warm (despite it being in snowy Alaska), and there's even an animal shelter involved! Could this book BE any better??
I chose this book because there was a husky involved. Seeing as I have 11 huskies of my own, I was thrilled! However, this book ended up being so good! The story is great, and I didn't want to put it down from the first chapter. The characters are lovable (especially Petunia), the plot is realistic and warm (despite it being in snowy Alaska), and there's even an animal shelter involved! Could this book BE any better??
February 2, 2025
Realistically this could be read in a day. BUT it was so boring I couldn’t find the desire to pick it up. It had no plot, and Jared was so unlikable it was almost painful!
The fact that they get MARRIED in the end, as tho they had dated more than just as teenagers. I don’t think I’m cut out for this cheesy of romance because COME ON …
The fact that they get MARRIED in the end, as tho they had dated more than just as teenagers. I don’t think I’m cut out for this cheesy of romance because COME ON …
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 27, 2023
Oh man...I needed so many tissues for this one! It's one belly a read! ❤❤
Such a great story! The storyline is amazingly good; the characters are something else; the plot twists and turns are pretty clever; and the HEA was spectacular! Grab your copy today...❤❤
Such a great story! The storyline is amazingly good; the characters are something else; the plot twists and turns are pretty clever; and the HEA was spectacular! Grab your copy today...❤❤
April 25, 2023
Sweet romance story. It’s not to cheesy or boring. Joanna is very relatable and believable. Usually I read more fantasy based books but this was nice for a reset and to let my mind relax and wind down. Jared was someone I would want to be with so it was to see a not so bad boy get the girl.
January 11, 2025
this was a nice story. its was fun lighthearted and wrongly emotionally connective. i was actually so so invested 😭
it was great seeing the whole story unfold. while there were cliche parts and it's quite a predictable story, i still had a happy time going through the book.
3.5 stars
it was great seeing the whole story unfold. while there were cliche parts and it's quite a predictable story, i still had a happy time going through the book.
3.5 stars
December 31, 2024
Joanna came back to her childhood hometown for her father's funeral and to settle his estate. Her plans were to sell everything and head back to her life in NY. Finding her high school boyfriend running in her dad's store was a surprise. Discovering her dad had a will and what it said was shocking. How is she supposed to work with Jared? Will she be able to convince him to sell? What happens when he discovers she has been talking to the developers? Can they get closure or is there too many miles between them?
I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.
I received a copy of this book from the author. Review voluntarily given.
June 20, 2023
Adorable, wholesome love story set in a small town in Alaska. Fun read!
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