With the exception of her beloved grandmother, Dot, librarian Florence Valentine isn't much of a people person. She's been burned too many times by people who've let her down, so in her view, it's better to avoid relationships altogether. Her beliefs are challenged when she meets bar owner Nathaniel Connors, a library patron who pushes all of her buttons by breaking the rules. Nate takes an interest in Florence and sets out to prove that there are plenty of good, trustworthy people in the world - including him. She thinks he's just trying to antagonize her, but could Nate actually be trying to convince Florence to fall in love with him?
It took me a little while to get into this book, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. Florence was a quirky heroine and her inner monologue could be a lot to handle, but she had a delightfully snarky sense of humor that became more apparent as I got to know her better. She came a long way over the course of the book, realizing in the end that maybe the problem wasn't with everyone else, it was her own fears holding her back. Nate was the perfect guy to drag Florence out of her comfort zone and get her to start engaging with the world. He was so sweetly patient with her, and their banter was a ton of fun.
I recommend "Convincing Florence" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last.
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Enjoyable slow burn romance
With the exception of her beloved grandmother, Dot, librarian Florence Valentine isn't much of a people person. She's been burned too many times by people who've let her down, so in her view, it's better to avoid relationships altogether. Her beliefs are challenged when she meets bar owner Nathaniel Connors, a library patron who pushes all of her buttons by breaking the rules. Nate takes an interest in Florence and sets out to prove that there are plenty of good, trustworthy people in the world - including him. She thinks he's just trying to antagonize her, but could Nate actually be trying to convince Florence to fall in love with him?It took me a little while to get into this book, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. Florence was a quirky heroine and her inner monologue could be a lot to handle, but she had a delightfully snarky sense of humor that became more apparent as I got to know her better. She came a long way over the course of the book, realizing in the end that maybe the problem wasn't with everyone else, it was her own fears holding her back. Nate was the perfect guy to drag Florence out of her comfort zone and get her to start engaging with the world. He was so sweetly patient with her, and their banter was a ton of fun.I recommend "Convincing Florence" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
With the exception of her beloved grandmother, Dot, librarian Florence Valentine isn't much of a people person. She's been burned too many times by people who've let her down, so in her view, it's better to avoid relationships altogether. Her beliefs are challenged when she meets bar owner Nathaniel Connors, a library patron who pushes all of her buttons by breaking the rules. Nate takes an interest in Florence and sets out to prove that there are plenty of good, trustworthy people in the world - including him. She thinks he's just trying to antagonize her, but could Nate actually be trying to convince Florence to fall in love with him?
It took me a little while to get into this book, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. Florence was a quirky heroine and her inner monologue could be a lot to handle, but she had a delightfully snarky sense of humor that became more apparent as I got to know her better. She came a long way over the course of the book, realizing in the end that maybe the problem wasn't with everyone else, it was her own fears holding her back. Nate was the perfect guy to drag Florence out of her comfort zone and get her to start engaging with the world. He was so sweetly patient with her, and their banter was a ton of fun.
I recommend "Convincing Florence" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last.
It took me a little while to get into this book, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. Florence was a quirky heroine and her inner monologue could be a lot to handle, but she had a delightfully snarky sense of humor that became more apparent as I got to know her better. She came a long way over the course of the book, realizing in the end that maybe the problem wasn't with everyone else, it was her own fears holding her back. Nate was the perfect guy to drag Florence out of her comfort zone and get her to start engaging with the world. He was so sweetly patient with her, and their banter was a ton of fun.
I recommend "Convincing Florence" for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. It was the first book I've read by this author, but it won't be the last.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
I wasn't sure about Convincing Florence.
It's a slow burn, like slow slow and I found a good portion of it childish. But I found myself being immersed in Flossy and Nates story and rooting for their relationship.
Florence has this doom & gloom, hermit like personality.. she and I could ALMOST be the same. 😅 Her back story is sad, but we don't get the full picture until almost the very end, which was a bit frustrating, but it was her personality to put off talking about it, to her detriment.
I loved watching her bloom, it was adorable.
She did a complete 180 towards the end of the book and I loved it.
Nate was a fun character. He was charming and funny, and definitely sweet. He had the cutest relationship with Dot (Florence's grandmother).
I felt the intimate scenes were a bit bland, but it's nothing too important. It's more about leading up the act than the act itself.
The enemies to friends to more trope is top notch.
Definitely an adorable romance with an HEA you won't regret reading.
"If you want something to happen, you make it happen. If you sit and wait for it to come to you, it never will. If, for some reason, something is dropped on your lap by the grace of the universe, you have a responsibility to see it through, to do better. Be better."
It's a slow burn, like slow slow and I found a good portion of it childish. But I found myself being immersed in Flossy and Nates story and rooting for their relationship.
Florence has this doom & gloom, hermit like personality.. she and I could ALMOST be the same. 😅 Her back story is sad, but we don't get the full picture until almost the very end, which was a bit frustrating, but it was her personality to put off talking about it, to her detriment.
I loved watching her bloom, it was adorable.
She did a complete 180 towards the end of the book and I loved it.
Nate was a fun character. He was charming and funny, and definitely sweet. He had the cutest relationship with Dot (Florence's grandmother).
I felt the intimate scenes were a bit bland, but it's nothing too important. It's more about leading up the act than the act itself.
The enemies to friends to more trope is top notch.
Definitely an adorable romance with an HEA you won't regret reading.
"If you want something to happen, you make it happen. If you sit and wait for it to come to you, it never will. If, for some reason, something is dropped on your lap by the grace of the universe, you have a responsibility to see it through, to do better. Be better."
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
I LOVED this book! Stemming from a lifetime of issues and perceptions early life trauma/loss had given her, Florence has crafted her world to be one that is safe and well protected. It is in the unexpected arrival of Nathaniel that everything she’s convinced herself she needs to be safe is challenged.
Such a beautiful re-coming of age story about how trauma can impact us and how letting life in can be the most terrifying and healing choice. I’m so grateful I read this book! I loved Dot, Flossy, and Nate all so much!
Such a beautiful re-coming of age story about how trauma can impact us and how letting life in can be the most terrifying and healing choice. I’m so grateful I read this book! I loved Dot, Flossy, and Nate all so much!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2023
This sweet little Rom-Com came at the perfect time for me! I needed a light, fun read to pull me out of the cold weather blues! I love how our main character Florence aka Flossy is the “grumpy to sunshine” character! In walks Nate and he never gave up on what he wanted! He was sweet but direct and honest!
Go Nate, go Nate!
Love when he befriended sweet Grandma Dot!! OMG do I need a Dot in my life!!!! She was my favorite!!!!
You’ll love this one too!!!!
Go Nate, go Nate!
Love when he befriended sweet Grandma Dot!! OMG do I need a Dot in my life!!!! She was my favorite!!!!
You’ll love this one too!!!!
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Grumpy Sunshine set in a library!
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2023
Heidi Reads Romance
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2023
“This man. He looked at me like I was an oasis and he was dying from dehydration.”
“A first glance at him, with his preference of tight denim and dark shirts, his tousled dark hair, and his piercing blue eyes, you might’ve never known he was able to touch you so gently, in a way that conveyed all the bravest emotions that people usually kept under lock and key.”
“Florence Valentine had walked right into my life with purpose in a pencil skirt that did things to me I couldn’t rightly put into words, and I was undone. Completely and totally undone.”
This book was an unexpected surprise! In the beginning I wasn’t immediately pulled in, the FMC, Florence, was unlikeable and cynical in a way that I am not. And her treatment of the MMC, Nathaniel, seemed really over the top mean. But, just like Nate managed to slowly thaw Florence’s frozen heart, this story started to suck me in. It ended up becoming a story filled with themes of self discovery, learning to let go even if it means getting hurt, and breaking down the walls we build so people around us can see who we truly are. I love Nate’s mischievous but heart and the patience he has no matter what Florence throws his way. I also love how Florence grew so much even though it meant admitting a lot of uncomfortable truths about who she thought she was. This was a true character driven story, with humour, sweetness, a ton of life lessons, and a pinch of tension and spice sprinkled on top!
4/5⭐️
2/5🌶️ (a couple of open door scenes, not very descriptive)
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