Pumpkin Spice, Knotty Nights by Harley KnightMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 Spice
So right now I’m curled up on the sofa feeling sorry for myself (yay flu), which means my brain power is at an all-time low. Normally when I’m sick, I stick to audiobooks because reading is a struggle but I stumbled across a post about this book and thought it sounded fun and easy… so I started it. At that point, I had no clue it was book three in the Whispering Grove series.
Thankfully, it didn’t matter. I slipped into the story effortlessly. This feels like the kind of series where you don’t have to read the previous books to enjoy this one. The introduction was fun and easy to get into without being overwhelmed by constant background dumps.
I loved how easy the writing style was. Nothing too heavy or overly descriptive exactly what my flu-fogged brain needed. There were no giant text blocks or endless flashbacks; instead, details were sprinkled in naturally as the story unfolded, letting me slowly understand the characters and their world.
I really felt for the female lead. I loved that she wanted to break away and become more than what she was born into. Maybe it’s because I’m sick and emotional, but her family made me want to hunt them down myself. They were awful heartbreaking and traumatic to watch but she does her best to stay true to herself.
The male leads aren’t perfect angels, but they’re absolutely perfect for her. They want the best for her, and their care was so well written. I felt the warm coziness and sweetness, but the book also had shocking moments, rage, pain, and tension. The banter was hilarious some lines had me laughing through my sniffles and there were tender moments that genuinely touched me.
Sick or not, I totally loved the book. My only real issue was that I wanted more growth from the FL. I wanted her to stand up for herself more, especially when it came to her family. She still bent too easily, even knowing how awful they were. A little more bite would have been perfect.
What I Liked:
Cindy I loved that she fought to be more. She’s likable, sweet, and determined.
Holt, Arrow, and Luke funny, different, and well-detailed backgrounds.
A fun, well-thought-out storyline.
Great spice.
Omegaverse.
Reverse Harem.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
The FL’s lack of backbone with her family.
Would I Recommend This Book?
Yes, absolutely.
Would I Reread?
Yes!
How I’d Sum It Up:
A fun, spicy, cozy story filled with heat, drama, and plenty of laughs.
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