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The Simple Life (Hometown Love, #1)

Tara Sivec

Start date: December 22, 2018

Finish date: December 27, 2018

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Sep 26, 2018 Julie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc

Growing up in a small town, you find yourself dreaming of a future of ‘what could be’. Brooklyn was one such dreamer. Leaving that tiny town after high school was the best thing that happened to Brooklyn. That dream was quickly becoming a reality. Brooklyn is now writing for one of the biggest magazines in the country, attending the most desired parties, and has a boyfriend that others envy. From the outside, it all appears to the public that Brooklyn has it all. Or does she???

A revelation that Growing up in a small town, you find yourself dreaming of a future of ‘what could be’. Brooklyn was one such dreamer. Leaving that tiny town after high school was the best thing that happened to Brooklyn. That dream was quickly becoming a reality. Brooklyn is now writing for one of the biggest magazines in the country, attending the most desired parties, and has a boyfriend that others envy. From the outside, it all appears to the public that Brooklyn has it all. Or does she???

A revelation that is unexpected and explosive will change Brooklyn’s entire world. The job, boyfriend, and all the many party invites vanished in the blink of an eye. With her world crumbling around her, Brooklyn heads to the one place that can offer a reprieve from the turmoil brewing in New York. Montana offers Brooklyn a chance to regroup after having her life fall into shambles, while having a chance to spend time with her father and figure out where things go from here.

While Brooklyn has no plans to make Montana her permanent address again, she does want to spend her time wisely. While looking for something to keep herself occupied, Brooklyn finds herself looking for a job at the local pumpkin patch. This place holds so many memories for Brooklyn. After all, best friends always have your back even when time passes for you both. What Brooklyn didn’t expect was that the job she was inquiring about would revolve around her childhood crush and nemeses…..Clint.

It seems Brooklyn isn’t the only one back in town, and things just became a little murkier where Clint was concerned. Having a job during this transition is a must, but Brooklyn never planned on Clint being a part of the equation. Time tends to soften the perils of your past, but Brooklyn quickly finds out that she hold some unresolved feelings where Clint is concerned. Will Brooklyn’s tattered life lead her towards a future that she never expected?

When Tara Sivec announces that she is releasing a new book, my book senses always go on alert. One thing I have come to count on with Sivec is a reprieve from the typical romance novel, and The Simple Life was no exception. With a story plot that could easily pull you in during the very first chapters, this novel left me bursting with laughter at that antics of the two main characters.

Brooklyn and Clint are defiantly not your typical friends from the past. Each ventured outside of Montana to find a life that they thought would make them happy. What the two found was a world of ups and downs, and paths less traveled. Bringing them full circle and back to the place they once called home. The plot of the novel is full of antics that are sure to keep you engaged, blowing drink from your nose when laughing and smiling from ear to ear. Yep….it is definitely THAT kind of book!!

Seriously – there is nothing better than curling up with a book by Sivec and diving in like it might be your last read of the century. While I had no intentions of reading this novel in one sitting, I did find that my insane boughts of laughter were loud enough to wake everyone in the house at different times of the night. Something that left quite the impression come 6 am when no one wanted to get their day started!!

The simple joys of birthday cakes, cheerleading kicks, and other various moments in Brooklyn and Clint’s lives kept me giggling long after I closed that last chapter. In fact – I believe Cookie Monster might find a new home around here pretty soon!! Simply put – you definitely need to discover what lies between the covers of The Simple Life!! Well done Tara…..well done!
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Feb 23, 2019 Alissa rated it really liked it

I loved this funny, sweet rom-com! Enemies-to-lovers? ✅ Hot cowboy? ✅ Slow burn? ✅ Steamy and sexy? ✅ Lots of laughs? ✅ Tender moments, too? ✅

Brooklyn and Clint were terrific, and I loved their witty banter and sexual tension! All of the side characters were great, too! Just a feel-good love story with lots of heart and humor. ❤️

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Oct 17, 2018 Diane (Books and Tequila Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, sassy-heroine, sheila-s, banter, favorites, romcom, kindle, quirky-heroine, the-best-supporting-characters, awesome-kiddos

The Simple Life is simply a great RomCom. It is a small town romance and an enemies to lovers story filled with fun and banter.
Brooklyn is a sassy, snarky, sarcastic treat of a heroine. When things go wrong she just rolls with the punches and moves on.

“Fighting with you every day for a month has made me happier than getting along with someone else all my life.”

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