Adelyn is an expert at planning and making lists–including one with the required qualities for the perfect man. This mythical specimen, unfortunately, seems harder to find with every passing year. She tells herself she’s not picky, she’s discerning, but sometimes it’s hard to be sure. Her best friend’s older brother, Jason, has been slowly falling in love with Adelyn since returning from his … from his final deployment with the Army more than a year earlier, but she sees him only as a buddy. So how does he get her to see that he is the perfect man she describes on her list? It’s time Adelyn took another solid look at her plans.
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Heather writes such great stories. She makes the characters come to life. This story includes two beautiful weddings and the friends that help make it happen. Jason and Adelyn have known each other forever. His sister Maddie and her have been friends forever. But she has had a thing for him but it’s taken a bit for him to see. Can they?
sometime what we think we know we don’t. It’s always easier for someone on the outside to see what is oblivious to us especially love. I was happy to see the Adelyn & Jason finally connected but it was the last chapter of the book which was depressing. I get the drama before and leading up but it’s like with all the books you are left hanging till the next to get the bits and pieces of their story.
Jason and Adelyn kept me totally engaged throughout the entire book with the good storyline and wonderfully created characters that kept me turning the pages until the very last page!
Reviews for In The Garden 1-4
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3 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Hello Again (In The Garden Book 1) Apr 27, 2015 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A second chance at love with a millionaire romance. Easy flowing with wonderful characters, a sweet romance, vivid descriptions and enough family drama to keep things interesting. Struggling Crystal Creek Dental Hygienist Piper meets her first love Reese Stone when she tries to start a city garden in her neighborhood to keep her autistic brother Spencer out of trouble.
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5 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel First Crush (In the Garden Book 2) Mar 22, 2016 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
A second chance at love with your brother’s best friend clean romance with family drama and a sinister undertone. The story in book one continues with one of Piper’s best friends, 3rd grade school teacher Maddie and her frustration when her brother Jason’s best friend officer Ben continues to ignore her. A complex and interesting story containing two romances, the planning of Piper and Reese’s wedding, gang activity, the topic of physical abuse, the anxiety that can occur with the uncertainty of loving a police officer, and Ben’s surprise fatherhood.
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4 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Not in the Plans (In The Garden Book 3) Feb 27, 2018 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
The trio of friends complete their status as couples when Adelyn finally recognises and accepts former army serviceman now construction worker Jason’s labors of love. This novel combines vivid descriptions, family drama, a little humor and a happy ending with the pitfalls of online dating, the rocky preparations for Piper and Maddie’s weddings as well as hinting at a second chance for love romance for Comfrey.
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3 stars
I purchased a copy of the novel Last Chance (In The Garden Book 4) Apr 19, 2018 by Heather Tullis and this review was given freely.
This book covers the same time frame as book 3 but from Comfrey’s view. Comfrey aka Channing must decide between local accountant Tony and her attorney ex-fiance Nick who is being blackmailed by Comfrey’s parents to bring her back to Boston. A rocky romance, lottery winners,overbearing and self centered parents,
Adelyn & Jason can’t seem to get it right. They are never in the same place in their relationship at the same time. Adelyn had a crush on Jason when they were younger but she didn’t think he reciprocated. Instead, the developed a friendship that grew & flourished. Now, working to get his lasted flip house remodeled & the yards in order for two friends weddings, Jason is seeing Adelyn in a different light.
As Adelyn starts a relationship with Daniel, Jason finds out she has a list of requirements for her significant other & starts trying to prove he meets every one. Adelyn can’t see what’s in front of her. She doesn’t want to lose their friendship. Can they find their way together?
I enjoyed this story. So many times, we get used to seeing people in one way & we can’t change our perceptions. That’s what’s happened her. Adelyn has forced herself to see Jason as just a friend & it’s hard to change that. She’s afraid of being hurt & also afraid that if they change their relationship she’ll lose him forever if it doesn’t work out. Although this is book 3 & the weddings of the couples from book 1 & 2 are a large part of it, it really stands on its own. I can’t wait to read the final book!