Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia
Review
The first half of the book left me thinking this would be an easy five stars, but the other half of the book felt like moving quite slowly for me. I was getting a tad bit annoyed with Beverly’s insecurities about herself and also her doubting Griffin’s feeling every other second when it was so obvious the way he was genuinely into her.
I also think the ex part dragged on longer than necessary in the story. I understand he’s part of her past but sometimes I felt like he was her present too.
And just as things were beginning to heat up between them, Griffin has to leave town. Which was understandable but do they to take that long to find their way back around to each other again?
Despite my muddled feelings about the second half of the book, I would still strongly recommend this. I absolutely adored Griffin and his moody musician personality. I loved seeing him with his daughter Ava, and also his relationship with his bandmates. Beverly’s family was also very precious. Julie Olivia is turning into a must read author for me.
° ༘🖇ྀ₊˚ Favorite Quote 🖇₊˚ෆ
❝ I like you,” I announce. Saying it out loud for the first time is like an exhale of relief. A phrase that should be repeated many times. “I like you.” She blinks. “I know.” It comes out in a whisper, like it’s a secret kept between just us. Maybe even a lie. “I like you.” It feels even better the third time. “You wouldn’t go for me, though.” I let out a chuckle, something bubbling out of my throat, reaching for relief as well. “I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’m going for you right now.❞
Blurb
A grumpy rock star and a joyful children’s show creator revive television magic in this cozy small-town romance.
Griffin Harvey lives his life in the spotlight. Reluctantly. The brooding famous singer-songwriter is on the cusp of composing his sophomore album . . . if only he could find the notes. But after gaining custody of his two-year-old daughter, the only music he’s writing is about shapes and counting to ten.
Enter Beverly, who lives her life in the background producing children’s television and laughter. Except joy is hard to find when her nonprofit loses funding. She sinks all of her savings to revive the children’s show by herself, but when her variety show appearance collides with Griffin’s, their banter and chemistry is caught on live television.
Suddenly, Griffin is singing a new tune. He needs a muse, and Beverly needs all the help she can get. With his secret daughter in tow, they hide out in her cozy mountain hometown, attempting to script, compose, and revive television magic. Their dynamic shouldn’t work. He’s all harsh tattoos and rough hands while she’s bright colors and gentle touches. Once their three months of work are done, they’ll return to their separate worlds. But what happens when it seems the true magic might be found in each other?
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