Muffin Top
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The only thing about me that’s a size zero is the filter on my mouth. I’ve got a big personality, a big rack, and a big number on the scale. And I’m perfectly fine with that. But when some random guy suggests I might not be eating alone if I’d ordered a salad instead of a hamburger I’m shocked silent, which is a feat, trust me. That brings us to one sexy fireman named Frankie Hartigan. He’s hot. He’s funny... And he’s just apologized for being late for our “date” then glared at the fat-shaming jerk. Next thing I know, he’s sitting down and ordering himself dinner. I have no problem telling him I don’t need a pity date...unless of course it’s to my high school reunion next week. Oops where did that last bit come from? And what do I do now that he’s said yes?! Because this is no make-over story, and I think Frankie is using me for something. I just have to figure out what... Each book in the Hartigans series is STANDALONE: * Butterface * Muffin Top * Tomboy
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The Hartigans is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by Avery Flynn.
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OK yes, this book did have some cheesy moments but I think that's pretty much expected just by the title and cover; however, it was a really cute story. It also had some funny moments and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I borrowed the book via Kindle Unlimited (Audible version included).
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I was so excited to read this book since it is a romance about a plus-sized character. It seemed to be pretty body-positive, so I was so ready to read something different than usual.
The thing is, it is so bland.
Let me back up. First let me say, I think everything mentioned about Lucy's weight is on point– her worries and concerns aren't baseless. Although, I'm not truly plus-sized some of what is said totally hits home and I'm glad this book got so real with the shit bigger women have to put up with.
Besides from the body positivity stuff, there wasn't much I liked about the book. This hit me so hard, because I was so ready to love this book, yet I was so ready to DNF it that I'm not even feeling up to going back and reading the first book in the series.
Yes, Frankie is pretty awesome and he kept trying to get through to her, BUT she kept having misunderstandings. This trope will one day kill me. A few times I could see her insecurities making her misunderstand, but Frankie is pretty effing honest and straightforward that I had no idea how she could keep not believing him. Then the huge conflict– you know, what breaks the couple up before they have their HEA sigh I'm so tired of the classic romance formula right now – is all a misunderstanding and blown out of proportion while the make-up is over the top and ridiculous. What are we even apologizing for?!?!?
I would have loved more cute moments during the scavenger hunt to show a build up of affection instead of how stilted it felt. Not a great build up, imho– mostly counted on sexual tension. Seriously, how does Frankie go from ‘she isn't my type because she's a ballbuster' to ‘omg she's the one' ??? Wow... I think I'm beginning to understand why Lucy doesn't believe he truly likes her... sigh I think it is time for me to stop thinking about this book.
So, no I don't recommend this one to people wanting a full romance, but I do see how people will be interested in it, so if think this might be you do please give it a try. I might getting too picky with my romances.
