Sizzle: A Surprise Pregnancy Small Town Romance (Ashton Family Book 3)
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I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to the author for providing the book. Gabrielle and Liam‘s story started over ten years ago as some kind of forbidden connection. Before anything could happen, she quickly left town, ending her teaching gig at Liam‘s former High School, manifesting nothing would ever happen between them. But deep down, neither of them could forget the feelings and instant connection they have felt. Over a decade later, Gabrielle returns to the small town to wrap up her late grandmother’s affairs, and they bump into one another. Liam had turned into a grumpier version of himself, realising in that instant that the only person who would truly make him happy was now back in town. Fearing what the townsfolk would think of her, Gabrielle is struggling to come to terms with her feelings and to break away from her family’s set views of how her life should look. Ever since the first book in the series, I’ve been interested to see where the story of the oldest Ashton family kid would lead. Liam always seemed like a mysterious, standoff-ish character. Sizzle brought some light into his thoughts and actions. Deep down, he is a sweet, genuine and deeply caring person looking after his family and their business. He puts a lot on his shoulders and craves a love like his parents, a person to spend his life with. That makes him a very sympathetic character, someone you’re rooting for. Gabrielle has always struggled to live her life, overthinking how others would perceive her and what her family would want her life to look like. While realising this connection towards Liam makes her happy, she fears what the town might think and read into it. Gabrielle and Liam work well because they seem to get one another, understanding each other’s struggles. They’re each other’s person. Aarons is really good at writing characters you can understand, characters that seem human and are relatable. I’m sure Liam‘s strong sense of protection comes from a good place, although he might’ve pushed a little too hard every now and then. He understands Gabrielle’s worries; he listens and even encourages her to go after what she wants, but it doesn’t entirely resonate with her. Sometimes, it felt like she purposely made everything bigger. He tried, but she just didn’t really communicate well. She pushed him away but regretted it a second later. Which is the only critique point I have. I feel like this family can’t live happily without drama lurking behind the very next corner. I’m excited for Evan’s book as he has somewhat grown on me during Sizzle. If you enjoy small-town romances, strong supporting characters and a little drama and mystery, this series (not only this book) is for you.
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I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to the author for providing the book. Gabrielle and Liam‘s story started over ten years ago as some kind of forbidden connection. Before anything could happen, she quickly left town, ending her teaching gig at Liam‘s former High School, manifesting nothing would ever happen between them. But deep down, neither of them could forget the feelings and instant connection they have felt. Over a decade later, Gabrielle returns to the small town to wrap up her late grandmother’s affairs, and they bump into one another. Liam had turned into a grumpier version of himself, realising in that instant that the only person who would truly make him happy was now back in town. Fearing what the townsfolk would think of her, Gabrielle is struggling to come to terms with her feelings and to break away from her family’s set views of how her life should look. Ever since the first book in the series, I’ve been interested to see where the story of the oldest Ashton family kid would lead. Liam always seemed like a mysterious, standoff-ish character. Sizzle brought some light into his thoughts and actions. Deep down, he is a sweet, genuine and deeply caring person looking after his family and their business. He puts a lot on his shoulders and craves a love like his parents, a person to spend his life with. That makes him a very sympathetic character, someone you’re rooting for. Gabrielle has always struggled to live her life, overthinking how others would perceive her and what her family would want her life to look like. While realising this connection towards Liam makes her happy, she fears what the town might think and read into it. Gabrielle and Liam work well because they seem to get one another, understanding each other’s struggles. They’re each other’s person. Aarons is really good at writing characters you can understand, characters that seem human and are relatable. I’m sure Liam‘s strong sense of protection comes from a good place, although he might’ve pushed a little too hard every now and then. He understands Gabrielle’s worries; he listens and even encourages her to go after what she wants, but it doesn’t entirely resonate with her. Sometimes, it felt like she purposely made everything bigger. He tried, but she just didn’t really communicate well. She pushed him away but regretted it a second later. Which is the only critique point I have. I feel like this family can’t live happily without drama lurking behind the very next corner. I’m excited for Evan’s book as he has somewhat grown on me during Sizzle. If you enjoy small-town romances, strong supporting characters and a little drama and mystery, this series (not only this book) is for you.