Falling in love has never been so dirty!Harmony Rogers moves from the big city to Swallow Springs, Missouri with one goal in mind: build a better life for her thirteen-year-old son. It’s not long before she finds herself rehabilitating local wildlife and bumbling her way through her new waitress job at the Lovebird Café.
Motorcycle stuntman Dustin Jarrett hadn’t planned on coming back to Swallow … hadn’t planned on coming back to Swallow Springs. But a botched late-night television performance forces him to retreat to his tiny hometown until the media storm blows over. Now he’s got to face his past if he wants a shot at reclaiming his future.
When Harmony meets Dustin at the café, the coffee grounds fly. Literally. And a series of events forces them to do the one thing they’ve tried to avoid: rely on someone else. If they can survive the prying eyes of the residents of Swallow Springs, they might just find what they didn’t even realize they were looking for.
Grab your copy of Mud Pies & Family Ties and deep dive into the world of Swallow Springs, where life is slower, love is stronger, and happiness awaits at The Lovebird Café.
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The second book int he Love Bird Cafe series does not disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
What a fun small town, meet cute romance! I read the first book in the series and really enjoyed it so I was definitely excited to see that the series was continuing. Mud Pies & Family Ties stands alone however I do recommend reading Sweet Tea and Second Chances to meet the other supporting characters in the book. Dustin finally returned home after a decade plus years of living in California and performing stunts on his motorcycle to become quite famous. His last stunt went awry so he headed home to Swallow Springs to recuperate and regroup. The first day back he literally runs into Harmony at the local Lovebird Cafe where she is waiting tables. Harmony has had a rough patch in life and she has moved away from California to this small Missouri town to give herself and her son a new path in their lives. With the addition of some angsty pre-teen boys and a collection of animals, these two can’t seem to stop running into each other! This story is fun, light and easy. It is the kind of book that you can enjoy in a comfortable chair and come away with a smile on your face and lightness in your heart. It is told from dual POV and is sweet with a bit of heat. I can’t wait to read more about small town love in Swallow Springs!
Crush does it again– another amazing read!! I was excited to return to Swallow Springs, after falling in love with the town through the first books in this series, and this book did not disappoint. I think Harmony is my soul sister– a little clumsy, essential-oil-toting, yoga practicing animal lover. Even if the poor girl doesn’t drink coffee!! I felt an immediate connection with her, and with Dustin. Mud Pies was full of the snarky banter I know and love from Crush (my favorite part of her books, hands down) and real emotion — and, of course, an eclectic mix of animals providing comedic relief.
The only downside is now I have to wait for the next book in the series to come out, but you’d better believe I’ll grab it as soon as it’s available!
A small town romance, that is sweet, cute and fun.
…makes you smile, laugh, and swoon
Dustin (a motorcycle stuntman) meeting Harmony (a single mom)
….instant chemistry between the characters, with plenty of steam.
This book is part of series, but can be read a stand alone,
…a must read, a great feel good book.
This is the second one in the lovebird café series and just as good as the first one. You don’t have to read the first one to be able to read this one. Dustin use to live in this town. He moved to Hollywood and made it big. But then one incident brings him back home. But is home where he should be? Harmony moved to this little town with her son to get away from the big city and give her son a better life. All she wants to do is open her own business and live her life. But Dustin walks into her life and things start to change. I love the chemistry between these two. You can see it instantly the first time they see each other. There is something there. There is an incident with Harmony’s son and Dustin’s nephew. I absolutely love how Dustin volunteers to work with the boys to clean up her building that her new business is going in. But are things going to be that easy for these two? Or will fate have something different in store for them? I enjoyed reading this one. Gripping from beginning to end. Interesting storyline with interesting characters.
Mud pies & Family Ties, this is my 2nd book by Dylann Crush and I loved it. This story is about Dustin & Harmony. Dustin the hottie motorcycle stuntman having to return home from LA after he gets himself in a heap of trouble on national TV. Swallow Springs his hometown and where is agent suggests that he goes to so that some of the drama fall away. His family is beyond excited that he is back in town, but a painful past is what made him run in the first place. Harmony who is new to Swallow Springs is helping her cousin Robbie’s & Cassie’s Lovebird café as a waitress. Harmony is a single mom with a teenage boy, as they both try to find their place in the new town as it has been quite an adjustment from the lifestyle that they had in California. Harmony is really trying to build a future of her and her son, that is until in walks Dustin. I love the experiences that happens to Dustin & Harmony and I love that they both have a passion for animals. I look forward to the rest of the series that could happen in this small hometown.
One of my favorite small town romances… must read!
I love how both Harmony and Dustin have self doubts about each other and themselves, at times you get frustrated with them and lordy do you want to shack them silly on certain decisions or non decisions they make. Dustin is so self involved he doesn’t really see whats happening around him including what his mum is doing while Harmony is becoming the caregiver to the small, large, cute and unusual creatures that has you giggling at times. Even though this is a stand alone it is great that characters from book one make an appearance as this also gives you the small town feel and connect with everyone even more!
Small Town Magic..
Dustin Jarrett, hotshot motorcycle stuntman from L.A. finds himself returning to his hometown after being absent for years, with his tail between his legs. He bungled up a performance on national TV, so he needs to lay low for awhile until the heat dies down. Swallow Springs holds dear memories, his mom, sister and nephew, but also painful ones. They have weighted him down with guilt and heartache.
Harmony Rogers is a single mom looking for a better life for her teenage son. She hopes to give him a more stable life in a small town. Nothing goes according to plan as she experiences more drama than she bargained for. Number 1 drama, she meets Dustin who is gorgeous and hot and he stirs up emotions in her that she never wanted to experience again. She did that already, and does not want a repeat performance. Number 2 drama, she tries to get a head start on her life, but it always seems to end in disaster.
Dylann Crush once again writes a sexy humorous love story. I am hoping to see more adventures in this small town.
Dylann Crush has done it again. She keeps delivering fun, sexy-sweet characters who weave themselves into her readers hearts.
Dustin, Harmony, & Liam we’re so fun getting to know.
From tragedy comes forgiveness, friendships that last a lifetime, and of course true love!
Mud Pies and Family Ties I LOVED! Strong family values, slow paced setting in Swallow Springs, with a familiarity of home.
Now I want to try Dustin’s Moms mud pies!
This was a fun read with well developed characters that are engaging and well developed with a storyline that flowed smoothly from start.
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I absolutely loved Dustin and Harmony in this story. All of the characters were so much fun and wholesome. The town was a wonderful small hometown. The story was full of surprises and interesting Great story
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4 stars for Mud Pies & Family Ties by Dylann Crush. This is book two in The Love Bird Café series. While this book is part of a series it can be read as a standalone. This is also my first book from this author, and I enjoyed their writing style. This is a wonderful small-town romance. The reader gets all the great small-town charm and feelings that come from reading this type of book. I found the story line to be intriguing and it captured my attention right from the start.
In this story we have two main characters that have both recently escaped from LA for different reasons. Harmony left because her son was having issues at school with bullies. She wanted a better life for him, so she packed up and moved. Dustin is leaving LA after a stunt gone wrong on a late-night television show. He has become the laughingstock of LA. So, to let this all settle and to recover from an injury he goes back home. He hasn’t been back home in like 15 years. Both of these characters have never known anyone they could rely on or trust. They soon develop a chemistry and attraction to each other that they can not deny. Dustin has issues at home that he hasn’t faced. The loss of his best friends, who he grew up with is something that has followed him around. What happens when he comes face to face with his past . What happens when it is time for him to return to LA.
This is a cute story that will leave you with a smile on your face. This is not a drama filled story, it is just a simple romance with a few wild animals thrown in. I thought it was a great read and I am looking forward to reading more from this author. I will say I think the cover of this book matches the sweetness in this story. It shows just how cute Dustin and Harmony are as a couple. It made me want to read the book . If you are looking for a good read , then you will enjoy this book.
Dustin and Harmony both ran away from LA, he to escape an embarrassing appearance on a late night show and to heal from his injuries, and she to get her son Liam away from bullies and to try to provide a better environment for him to grow up in. Dustin grew up in Swallow Springs, Missouri. His mom, sister, and nephew are still there. He escaped to pursue a career with motorcycles after his friend Robbie’s brother dies. Harmony is here because her cousin Robbie offered her a job and free place to stay. She is a klutz around Dustin, spilling coffee, cupcakes, and falling. But they can’t deny their attraction to each other. Since he doesn’t know how long they’ll be in town they decide to have a no strings attached fling, but their hearts get involved.
This wonderful romance offers lots of small town charm, deep emotions, humor and sweetness. This is Harmony and Dustin story. I liked both these characters so much. Their attraction was strong and their chemistry generated lots of sparks. The storyline was engaging and fun but offers a solid amount of drama and emotional turmoil as this couple’s relationship evolves into more than they ever imagined.
Dylann did it again! Mud Pies and Family Ties, the second book in the Lovebird Cafe series, will leave you smiling and waiting for the next one! Harmony, a sweet single mom who is working as a terrible waitress while making plans for her own business meets Dustin, a daredevil heartthrob who is laying low from work for a while meet and have an instant connection. Their story is cute, fun, and has plenty of sizzle! Combine that with the random emu, baby raccoons, and one lovely skunk you’ll be laughing and cheering them on the whole story! A great read from a great author!
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Dual POVs
Part of a series: Lovebird Cafe
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from Booksprout.
Mud Pies & Family Ties
Lovebird Café, Book 2
By: Dylann Crush
Narrated by: Carly Robins, Aiden Snow
I love coming home to Swallow Springs and book 2 in this story does not disappoint! Dustin Jarrett is home now after years of racing. His last race resulted in a shoulder injury and a viral video. Taking some time to recover and be with his family may just be the right remedy. Harmony has moved to Swallow Springs from LA with her son Liam. Trying to protect Liam from all things, she is hoping this move will keep him on the straight and narrow. But when he gets himself in trouble with town teen, Rodney, she second guesses her decision. Dustin and Harmony meet at the Lovebird Cafe and as we know, whoever meets there, falls in love. But not these two. Or do they? Now we gt the fun, the romance, and so much humor that I am in love and laughing. From crazy animal antics(an emu!) to the tragedy striking, to a mom trying to keep her son home, we fall for this family, the kids, the couple and town. It’s a winning combination from the mud pies to the family ties!
Narrated by Aiden Snow and Carly Robins, we are treated to a fabulous listen. These two have it down. The comedic timing, the emotional scenes, the love and even the punishing tones used for teenagers, the story comes through as true to life. I loved the performance!
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This is the second book in the Lovebird Café. Here you have Harmony coming from Los Angeles with her son. She is working as a waitress at the café. Dustin is leaving Hollywood after a motorcycle stunt goes wrong on national TV. He has not been back for over 10 years and goes along with the accident from the first book. Stopping in the café his first met with Harmony has her spilling coffee all over him. The coffee would be just one little small part of the story that she would have problems with. After breakfast, they have another meeting at her truck and this begins Harmony’s makeshift animal habitat when he finds three baby raccoons in the truck. After this Dustin and Harmony just happen to run into each other and though neither one wants to be in any type of relationship they fall into one without really expecting to. Dustin begins to help with his nephew and when he and Harmony boy gets in trouble he puts them both to work. Everything moves along and she is looking at opening her own massage studio when disaster strikes and Dustin thinking it is his fault runs once more. Now though will he come back for Harmony and a future? Read this nice story and find out. The characters a good and her problems with the coffee machine are just of the little thing that keeps this story moving along. I received this arc from the author. Follow us at http://www.1rad-readerreviews.com
Just finished another book in this series, so looking forward to reading this one!