Honey Bee Library by Anne-Marie Meyer: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

If Willow thinks she can scare me off, she’s wrong.

Harmony is quickly becoming my home...

And so is she.

Willow

I told myself that Jasper and I would just stay the night with Cole. One night to sleep in a bed and take a hot shower, then we’d be on our way.

But one night turns into more and suddenly, I discover what my marriage should have been like with Harold.

What a family could feel like.

Until I wake up to find that Jasper is missing and so is Cole, a phone call later and I find out that my son decided to be a stowaway with Cole’s impromptu trip back to Miami.

Now I’m in a big city, discovering Cole’s world.

I want to ignore the stark difference between his life and mine, but I already had my heart broken once by ignoring red flags.

I’m determined not to have that happen again.

Sabrina

My life is finally turning around.

After experiencing the worst depression, I can finally see the light again.

I have a job. I have ambition. I have hope.

If only Abigail would stop living in the past, she might actually see that I’ve changed too.

I’m ready for some consistency when the very inconsistent Liam shows up at the library and decides that I am his person of interest.

He’s flirty. He’s fun. He’s dangerous.

He tells me he can give me the freedom I crave.

I try to stay the course.... until I realize the course I’m on isn’t mine, it’s Abigail’s.

I want to rediscover who I am, but I’m starting to believe that’s impossible while living under Abigail’s roof.

The Author

Anne-Marie Meyer is a USA Today Bestselling author who lives south of the Twin Cities in MN. She spends her days with her knight in shining armor, four princes, and a baby princess.

When she's not running after her kids, she's dreaming up romantic stories. She loves to take her favorite moments in the books and movies she loves and tries to figure out a way to make them new and fresh.

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Book Review

From the moment I saw the first promo for the Sweet Tea and Southern Gentleman series on social media, I was drawn in and it made its way to the top of my TBR. Just one book in, and I was completely hooked. Now seven books in with Honey Bee Library and these characters feel like visiting home--- with lots of drama and swoon-worthy romance to keep me coming back for more. Let's be clear though, this isn't one of those series that you can just pick up in the middle or read as standalones. While each book DOES focus on one primary couple, they are told in 3-4 points of view, introducing the characters whose story we will get next. So, Cole and Willow's story actually started in the previous book and wraps up here, and we get the start of Sabrina and Liam's story which will continue on in the next book along with Emery's (who we also briefly get introduced to as well). Make sense? It's definitely different for a romance series, but I have found that I actually really love it, and it only heightens my anticipation for what's coming next. (But if you're someone who wants everything completely wrapped up in the end, it may be better to wait until the series is complete!)

When the previous book ended, I knew that Willow and Cole's story was going to be a great one--- and it did not disappoint. Willow is a single mom who has been burned in the past and has no desire to repeat the experience. But the way Cole keeps showing up for her and Jasper, and how he calls her son is best friend? Oh my goodness, how could she not fall for him? These two had an undeniable chemistry and I couldn't help but root for them, despite their very different worlds. Their story was tender and emotional, and I loved seeing them work through the challenges. I also loved getting to know a little more of Sabrina's story from her POV, and I absolutely cannot wait to see her get her much deserved happily ever after. If you love a story that brings all the drama and smalltown vibes, this is a series you'll definitely want to check out for yourself. 

Honey Bee Library is a closed-door romance with detailed/steamy kisses only on page. There is some innuendo and language throughout, as well. While most of the language is more mild (no f-words, etc.), there is one use of G- d—. There is an optional bonus scene that you can choose to download, with the choice for the sweet (closed-door with fade to black) version or a spicy (open door) version. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3IKD5rm