me intrigued
This series was wonderful, I got a bit addicted to the characters and had to know how it all turned out, I quickly binged the series reading on my lunch breaks and any free time I could find, You will not be disappointed if you love love amp a bit of self doubt, I love how the author melds all of Gigis insecurities and strengths and how GiGi grows so much in the novels, It really struck a chord with me, I look forward to reading other novels by this author, Team Perry
What an engaging series full of love, loss, twists, turns and a perfect ending, The fastest way may be a straight line between two points but the long, winding road of this series made for spectacular scenery, I was actually excited to read this book, I enjoyed the first two and wasnt sure how this would play out since Gideon was such a nice guy, Im thoroughly satisfied with the ending and glad everyone got a HEA,
The thing I didnt like was Gigi was perfect at EVERYTHING, Everything she touches turns to gold, whether it be working at the Met, designing, the store at Badgley Hall, . . like really It just wasnt believable that she had no stumbles and was always afraid of failing,
All in all, good book and satisfying ending for Gigi, When it comes to making a decision between a comfortable life and one that is full of passion along with the stress of the media on your tail, which would you choose For Gigi, she ran away from her established life as a TOP fashion designer because of a highly misunderstood situation between herself and Perry, a man who cares deeply for her, and runs into the arms of her boyfriend Gideon who stands by her side.
Here is where the dilemma is, While Gideon makes her happy and comfortable, not to mention that he is the heir to an Earldom, she just can't quite let go of her past life in fashion design or the draw that her previous life has on her.
A small stipulation remains in her contract with her design company G, Malone and she must leave London to film an episode for a show she is contractually obligated to do, It couldn't come at a better time, when everyone in Gideon's family is starting to challenge her on whether she is fit to live the life of a Countess.
While back in New York, fulfilling her obligation, she realizes she must make some tough decisions about her relationships and whether or not she can live that life or take the reigns back in her fashion designing career.
A beautifully written contemporary romance, with plenty of enjoyable comedy, it challenges us to evaluate our lives and make big decisions on who we want to be and not necessarily what everyone expects us to be.
This is the first book I have read by Beth Merlin and Im truly impressed!
Ms, Merlins writing style is all encompassing, She creates complex characters and her details of scenery and the fashion designs is exquisite!
This is the third book in the Smore series and it can be read as a standalone.
Having said that I wish I had read the other two books first, I felt there were some insights into certain characters and certain situations that I had missed out on,
Love You Smore Is the story of Georgia and Perry, At one time they shared a great love but circumstances pulled them apart, This is something I felt I missed out on because I hadnt read the earlier books, .
Both Georgia and Perry are very ambitious and devoted to their careers, Careers that pull them in different directions, After failed relationships with other people they slowly make their way back towards each other, But once again their careers are pulling them in opposite directions, Will their love of one another be enough to keep them together or will their ambitions tear them apart again
I loved Ms, Merlins writing! And I loved most of the storylines, But being the romantic I am I had a hard time with love not coming first, No compromises were made. Still a good read. Ill
be going back to read the first two books in the series soon, I received a free copy for an honest review,
Due to complications, I had to read this book as a standalone instead of an actual series,
I was a little bit wary of starting on book three of a series, but according to the publisher, it won't be as bad for this series specifically because of how it's written.
To have a better reading experience despite this obstacle, I also read some reviews to get a better sense of the background information and what was going on.
I'm happy to say that this book was a pleasant read not because it provided an idealistic escape, but more like dumpling over me a bucket of pure reality and reliability through the realism in the story and the portrayal of the relationship.
Because of this, for those who don't like much realism in reading experiences because they seek escape, be warned, For those who love realism like this, I recommend this book, For those who are willing to try new things, view this as a friendly reminder,
I don't think I would ever call this book the best contemporary book I've read ever or in this month, but I do want to explicitly acknowledge its realism in the story.
It can be very powerful and influential depending on each individual reader,
As the book progressed for me, I realized that although I appreciate the romance, I feel like I'm more reading it for the story about this romance than enjoying the actual romance if you know what I am talking about.
A lot of times I read romance books for the sake of enjoyable storylines and entertaining couples, but the realism of the book really caused me to be more serious when reading this book and more invested in the "story' than the "romance".
Rating:./Love You Smore is the third and presumably final book in Beth Merlins The Campfire Series, It is absolutely charming romance, and although I havent read the first two books, it seems like a brilliant finish to the trilogy, Ms. Merlin provides ample summary so that new readers have enough information to jump into the story, I will say that I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to read the prior books as well,
Georgica Goldstein AKA Gigi was a rising star in the fashion industry until her exboyfriend, Perry Gillman, unintentionally gets her mixed up in a tabloid scandal.
When British aristocrat Gideon Satterly, rashly proposes, Gigi jumps at the chance to escape to the English countryside,
At first, Gideon seems like a dream come true, Hes never horrible, but it becomes clear that his expectations leave little room for Gigi to pursue her own dreams, No matter how much effort she puts into family affairs, the Satterly clan just barely tolerates her presence, I couldnt help hoping that Gigi would buckup and chuck that relationship,
Perry Gillman is Gigis first love, and they were their best and worst together, He is now a megastar on Broadway, His production of Elizabeth think Hamilton is renown in both the USA and the UK, The romantic musical about QEdepicts the Elizabeth and Dudleys choice of work before love, Ironically, this mirrors Perry and Gigis experience,
“after the court of public opinion passed its sentence Dudley and Elizabeths relationship is never quite the same, ”
The three main characters are fantastic, and their stories are endearing, Love You Smore is an adorable story, It is a sweet, clean romance with an overall positive feel, The prior angst and turmoil is realistically resolved in this series conclusion, The little bit of snobbishness adds just the right amount of conflict to the story, Additionally, Ms. Merlin provides readers with some delicious details about theater, the fashion industry, and Queen Elizabeth, I thoroughly enjoyed this wellwritten contemporary romance,
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This is the kind of sweet story to just relax and enjoy! Although it is bookand is a standalone, I think I would have found it even better if I had read the firstin the series.
Now to go back to the first two books,
I liked the author's style of writing and enjoyed the various characters, Fun to read the different locations that the Gigi was in, And oh, my, what a perfect ending!
Looking for a good romance, I would recommend this book but I'd start with bookto get to know the characters best.
I was provided an ARC to read from the publisher and NetGalley, It was my decision to read and review this book, I enjoy this series immensely! Theyre light and fun to read, I have a really hard time putting the book down and end up staying awake an hour longer than I should, I can't accurately put into words HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS BOOK,
Basically, it's A LOT!! But for so so so many reasons,
It is clear that the writer and her skills have grown with each installment of this trilogy, I really enjoyed One S'more Summer and was curious how the series would continue to impress me, But man, impress me it did, My favorite aspect of Bookand Bookwere the references to pop culture elements like the royal wedding and fashion and the Met Ball and the Hamiltonesque Broadway musical based on the life of Queen Elizabeth.
The research was so apparent, but even more impressive was the way the Merlin wove the research into a compelling plot, The research and world ALWAYS enhanced the story, it never bogged it down,
In terms of the characters, I love how we meet this cast in book one and all of their arcs are realized by book.
We get a chance to peek into the lives of all of them throughout the series and it really makes the world even more vibrant and realistic.
Throughout the series, Jamie was always my favorite, but I have to be honest, Trini kinda slid into the top spot by book, The wise words, the support, and the friendship that this mentor provides Gigi exemplifies women supporting each other in the industry instead of tearing one another down.
It always felt so genuine and professional and I was inspired by Trini's role as a teacher and as a friend,
Lastly, Gigi. Oh, Gigi. What can I say She was so painfully flawed in book one that I found myself yelling at her aloud at times "What are you dooooing! AHHHH!!" She just constantly selfsabotaged her own happiness and at times, it was hard to watch.
But as you come to understand her background, her upbringing, her parents, and her influential past, you come to see why she was drawn to make the decisions she did.
It was out of fear and lack of selfconfidence which is to something that MANY of us can releate, But as the series goes on, Gigi finds her footing, she finds her voice, and she finally finds power and strength in her talent, Her growth as a young woman is so evident and empowering to the reader,
In addition, I enjoyed the romantic elements of this book, but I loved even more that this wasn't a love story in the traditional sense.
The men in Gigi's life and her romances with them were secondary to her growth and her own arc, Where she was with each relationship and each man in her life was defined by where she was in her own journey, If she herself wasn't sure of herself, her relationships were doomed to fail, But as she discovered herself, she was able to make better decisions about her love life decisions that helped to enhance the happiness she was creating for herself.
Long story short too late, I know EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS SERIES! It's lighthearted, funny, and tackles real issues amidst fun and whimsical elements.
Bravo, Beth Merlin. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!,