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The details…
- Title: What Now
- Author: Jamey Moody
- Publisher: Independent Author/Publisher
- Publication date: April 24, 2023
- Available formats: ebook, paperback
- File size: 2367 KB
- Print length: 338 pages
- Genre: romance
- Themes: family, small town community, friends, self-discovery, falling in love, women loving women relationships
- Tropes: toaster-oven, age-gap, friends to lovers
The blurb from the publisher…
When love dares to alter a carefully crafted life plan, does the heart win?
Addison Henry is the new bank president in small-town Brazos Falls, but she won’t be there long. This is merely a stepping stone on her career path that leads her to headquarters and the CEO’s office.
Lissa Morgan came back to her hometown to help her family’s business. However, she is not giving up on love just because she happens to be one of the few gay women in town.
When Addison helps Lissa open a new account at the bank an instant friendship is born. Lissa is happy to help Addison navigate the ways of her small town and as they spend more time together something begins to happen to Addison’s heart.
Addison’s never been with a woman. She has no time for love. She’s on her way to the top. But her heart has another plan. What now?
My thoughts…
People are going to enjoy What Now, Jamey Moody’s latest romance. It’s a friends to lovers, toaster-oven sapphic romance and it really hits the sweet spot. She gets a lot of things right, and that’s what makes her a go-to among wlw romance lovers.
There’s a lot to appreciate about Moody’s writing. Readers sink into something warm and cozy when they crack open the pages of her books; What Now is no different. The mood and tone offers a comfortable, relaxed vibe, one that lets readers escape for a bit. Its happy ending, homey, small town setting and predictable plot provides a sense of familiarity for the readers. It’s easy to fall into this story; the charm is hard to resist.
Moody is a smart writer; she grabs readers in the feels with What Now’s sense of tradition and nostalgia. This romance features themes of family, friends, and community. These themes of togetherness resonate with readers. The narrative grounds itself in a plot filled with love, relationships and personal growth. The characters and their storylines inspire empathy, compassion and a sense of connection with others. It’s the kind of storytelling that results in a heartfelt romance, one that’s relatable to readers.
However, as impactive as all of the above is, it’s the love story that really hooks readers. At What Now’scenter, readers find Addison and Lissa, two likable women who form a friendship that eventually blossoms into something more. Their romance builds slowly, gently and sweetly. This patient approach lets the romance breathe and grow some legs. By approaching the narrative in this manner, Moody allows Addison and Lissa’s journey to be guided by self-discovery and growth. It all works to create a satisfyinge journey, one readers can get behind and enjoy.
Final remarks…
Many turn to Moody when they want a cozy, soft and sentimental romance. What Now is definitely all of that. Readers can count on this to be a feel-good, heartwarming story, one that emphasizes the importance of family, friends and the fulfillment of love. If you are looking for a good, old-fashioned romance filled with comfort, nostalgia and emotional connection, then this is it.
Strengths…
- Likable characters
- Soft and sentimental romance
- Happy, satisfying ending
- Cozy, comfortable read
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A bit about the author…
Jamey is a small town Texas girl that grew up believing she could do anything. Her mother loved to read, and romance novels were a favorite that she passed on to her daughter. When she found lesfic novels, her world changed. She not only fell in love with the genre but wanted to write her own stories. When she’s not writing her next lesbian romance, she can be found riding her bike, paddle boarding on a lake or in the middle of some adventure. Learn more about her by checking out her website and social media.
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