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This was perfectly paced and I loved seeing Raffi and Ani reflect as they got to know each other better. There's just enough involvement with their families and friends to add depth.
Raffi's character was especially well developed with unique details in his background and five stars for his book club!
There were some minor plot items that I'm tired of seeing (spilling a drink on someone the first time you meet). I personally wasn't interested in the wedding planning aspects but they moved along quickly.
It was great to have Armenian American culture aspects woven throughout, including nicknames and the coffee Raffi makes.
Best of all, once it was clear they were developing interest in each other Raffi and Ani clearly communicated to each other what they were feeling. There were still obstacles, but they were honest and open with each other.
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I sometimes love this trope, but also hate it at the same time, but figured I’d make a list of the ones I liked.
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Our Ex's Wedding
Taleen Voskuni
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"He loved her drive, and her work ethic inspired him to be better. Somehow, seeing her striving made him want to push all the more, too."
And conveniently they have lovely settings in Napa to do some of their work, and visit vendors.
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Our Ex's Wedding
Taleen Voskuni
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A Matter of Temptation (Unforgettable Love, #1)
Stacy Reid
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Almost a Scandal (The Reckless Brides, #1)
Elizabeth Essex
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Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters
Nikki Payne
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Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters
Nikki Payne
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If anyone is on a book buying ban, what rules do you have for yourself? How well is it going and what prompted it?
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Peck & Peck
Bonnie Garmus
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More Than a Mistress (Mistress Trilogy, #1)
Mary Balogh
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I loved the beginning of this! Kicking my feet and grinning ear to ear. Mina is so talented and smart. Grateful for the dual point of view that shows us the Earl of Creswick acknowledges her skill and isn't threatened by it.
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A Matter of Temptation (Unforgettable Love, #1)
Stacy Reid
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Chaos Theory
Sylvia Leatham
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The Devil Comes Courting (The Worth Saga, #3)
Courtney Milan
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The Devil Comes Courting (The Worth Saga, #3)
Courtney Milan
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The Devil Comes Courting (The Worth Saga, #3)
Courtney Milan
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I'm enjoying this so much! There's just been a big twist, and there are now significant chapters written in the robot's point of view which are wonderful--entertaining and with poignant observations about humans.