A review by amberdlewis
Bouquets & Belonging by Duckie Mack

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This book was so much fun! I loved the character of Marley and all the energy he brought to the page. He paired so well with Derek and while they weren't quite opposites in every way, they complemented each other very well. The romance was a bit more of a slow burn than Duckie's other books, but it worked perfectly for the characters. Everything happened at a realistic pace. They had great communication once they actually started talking. My only complaint is that there was almost too little conflict. They agreed on everything so easily. I also really like the plus-sized representation in the book and feel it was handled perfectly. Like all her previous books, this story had the perfect blend of sweet and spicy.

This story had one of my favorite micro-tropes: couple rescues a kitten early in the relationship and end up coparenting. O'Malley was so adorable and I wanted to reach into the book and pull him out for some kitty snuggles of my own. (Luckily, my three cats were happy to provide.)

Overall this was a sweet, fluffy read and a great addition to the Heartcraft Market series!

*I received an early copy of the book and this is my honest review.