Not What We Pictured by Becca Kinzer

Not What We Pictured by Becca Kinzer

4.5 Stars

This was so FUNNY! If you are in a mood to read something super funny and full of chaos, YOU GOTTAAAA check this out! 

Nate and McKenna have a funny "meet-cute" if you will....she's trying to set up the perfect proposal for her sister. They run into each other during this, the chaos ensues....the ring goes missing....and a trip to Tennessee brings her to Nate in Tennessee at his family B&B. They get to know each other, searching for the missing ring, planning a community concert, hiking in Tennessee...so much fun!

I really liked the Tennessee setting as my little small town was included in this book, with our bookstore, donut shop and hiking areas inspiring Becca in her writing! Becca has always been a joy to meet in our local indie bookstore in Cookeville, TN!

The enemies to lovers went on for a little longer than I usually like but around 40% I really started to connect with them as a couple. I recommend as a fun time read!

As an audiobook girlie, the narration was 10/10! She did a great job with all the character voices and really made you feel like you were with each scene as a movie. Made me laugh with her tones during the chaotic funny scenes!

It was also nice to have the short statements of faith in the end!  Romance was clean with kisses only.

Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers for a gifted copy of the audiobook to listen to for review. All thoughts are my own. I purchased a physical copy as well.

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Love in Tandem by Becca Kinzer

Love in Tandem - Becca Kinzer - 4 Stars

Love in Tandem was SO funny! I loved Dear Henry, Love Edith last year by Becca and was so excited to dive into her next read and I was not disappointed! I laughed and laughed in this book! If you are looking for a book that is light hearted with LOTS of laughs, this is for you!

I really needed this book to during the time too after reading a fairly heavy historical fiction read. So glad I picked this up! I love Becca's writing style too!

In this story, we follow Charlotte who is a music teacher. She realizes that the grant funding for the school's music program is getting cut and she is concerned about how to continue the program. We see Charlotte in a HILARIOUS meet cute situation meet up with Zach Bryant - her brother's ex-fiancé- and somehow their family thinks they are dating! So, in this fake dating situation and thrown together in a 500 mile tandem bicycle contest for some BIG prize money- and you have a great story that is sure to bring lots of laughs.

There are also a couple of nice faith moments. I did want more with the romance personally, so I feel like this was more "com than rom", but still really enjoyed the story. I also loved reading the author's note and learning about Becca's real life experience on a 500 mile tandem bicycle trip with her husband - how fun!

I look forward to seeing what Becca writes in the future! One of my favorite authors for sure. Highly recommend!

Thank you to the author and publisher for a copy to honestly read and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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Dear Henry, Love Edith by Becca Kinzer

 

Dear Henry, Love Edith - Becca Kinzer - New FAV Christian Rom-Com!

Ya'll, this is the CUTEST Christian rom-com!! I finished it in less than 24 hours! This would make the best movie too! So heartwarming and funny!

We have Edith who needs somewhere to stay and as circumstances would have it, Henry has an extra room available but they each think the other is an elderly person! They never have the chance to really meet due to schedule conflicts so they start writing notes back and forth in the kitchen for each to read -- SO CUTE. The letters were the best. I loved how genuine, open and honest they both were!

The best part is they end up meeting, not knowing who the other is, while they each in town and they start to like each other. It is SO funny to see how it all plays out and the side character misunderstandings made me laugh out loud so many times! LOVED that!

I appreciate how these characters were in their 30s (like myself) and they were so relatable. The small town was so great - I love a good small town since I grew up in one myself. It really felt like a character in itself with all the funny characters and gossip going on - hilarious.

This is a book that I needed this week - one of those books that when you pick it up, you will NOT want to put it down and it will put you in the best mood. 

I loved the ending and I think anyone looking for a cute, clean, sweet and funny rom-com will LOVE this! 

I also was so excited to be able to meet Becca at our local bookstore this weekend and it was such a blessing! She is so sweet and I loved hearing more about her writing process. 

Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5335615154

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