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Handle with Care

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While I loved the banter between all the characters I found the romance too sophomoric. Too much “Does s/he like me? Does s/he like me not?” The actual sexy times were hot, but I didn’t like the “dating” scenes. It doesn’t look like Lila is going to get a story but I’m looking forward to Smith’s story!

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This is the third book in the Veteran Movers series. I loved the first two and had high expectations for Handle with Care. Marie Harte didn't disappoint! Although Evan is a keeper, Kenzie is no pushover. I felt equal measures of frustration and respect for the strong woman. You'll love this book from beginning to end!

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I loved this story and this series! What a fun well written story by one of my favorite authors. Marie Harte has the talent to draw you into the story with her plot, characters, humor, and romance. I could not put this book down. I highly recommend it for a fun and very enjoyable read.

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Enjoying this series!! Funny, great characters, what can I say,, love this author. This is third in a series, but can be read as a standalone. Evan is now a full time member of the moving company he founded with his cousins. This latest move proves to be interesting when the client pulls a knife on him, and her brother steals his phone... Definitely not a cute meet! Overall fun read, great characters, enjoyable read.

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Evan is such a great book romantic hero. He’s kind and thoughtful as well as sexy and smart and funny. He takes care of his mother and worries about his cousins. He has an instant attraction to Kenzie. He falls for her right away and also steps right into the role of taking care of her teenage brother. He’s great.

Kenzie is tedious. She is attracted to Evan but has been hurt before and doesn’t want to expose her brother again to a guy who might just up and leave. That’s understandable, but it’s her hot-and-cold attitude that grows boring. She and Evan will connect and everything seems to be going great and then she’ll get cold feet and shut down on him for no real reason. Rinse and repeat. I also found her friends obnoxious rather than funny. I liked the relationship between Evan and her brother more than I enjoyed his relationship with Kenzie. That’s not a good sigh.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

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Marie Harte has blown me away with this one! No words will do this story justice and nothing I say can express how incredible it really is but prepare yourself, hold on tight because it’s one hell of a journey these characters take you on. Just perfection!! Happy reading!!

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This is part of a series but I feel like it can be read as a stand-alone as well. If you have any ties to the military then you will totally enjoy this novel! It’s steamy and precious!

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The alpha male in this book stole my heart and didn't give it back in this book. Handle with Care is a phenomenal love story!

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Oh my gosh what a hot story. Evan goes on a move to help the friend of Kenzie move out and in with her boyfriend. The second Kenzie walks into the room Evan is enraptured with her. Kenzie's little brother takes Evan's phone and changes the caller ID and his ringtone as a prank. Which is hilarious!!

Kenzie was hurt by her ex when he up and left her without a warning making her gunshy. She is afraid of getting involved with Evan, because she has her brother to think about and she doesn't want to get hurt again.

Evan has family drama he is also dealing with. He is working with Smith while Cash is out with his broken arm. His mom may have cancer but is also dating a new man. Evan finally confronts Smith about him being family and inviting him to lunch with his mom. Smith had as crappy of an upbringing as Reid and Cash but he is welcomed with open arms.

I hope Smith, Evan, Cash, and Reid get to know each other despite not knowing what to do to get it started. Evan happily works with Kenzie's little brother teaching him soccer and knows that they are a packaged deal. Evan while a cousin is considered a brother in part because he fits with them perfectly.

This is a great addition to the series, as the characters continue to grow and find their mates they still know that family is important. I think without the family ties continuing the story wouldnt flow as well as it does. I love how big hearted Evan is and I think of him as their rock and meditator. When Reid and Cash don't know how to approach something Evan gives them pointers or steps in. After seeing Smith's sweet moments I really hope we get to learn more about him next.

Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review from NetGalley.

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Seriously, I should just be able to review this by saying “the author is Marie Harte, therefore it gets five stars.”

But since I can’t do that, let me say that this is the next book in the series about vets who are movers. I know that doesn’t sound very exciting, but Harte writes her characters and stories with a particular skill that keeps the reader racing through the story even while dreading the final page .

This ended in a way that wasn’t a cliffhanger (I hate those!) but sets up the next story perfectly. I can’t wait to read it!

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Wow! I can't wait to read the first two books in the series. A hot, sweet read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

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The third in the series is just as enthralling as the previous two...
Evan works at Vets on the Go with his cousins but up until now he has been a silent partner, but Cash's injury t the end of the last tale meant that they were one mover short... so he has to play a more active role now. On the job he meets his match.. and her slightly crazy friends/family!

this is an entertaining tale which shows the strength of the family you choose (and that you know your family can be slightly crazy and don't play any of their family at football... they tend to have nicknames like Red Card Caroline...

Here's hoping we see more of Caroline when we get to Smith's book!

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Handle with care was provided to me for free in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.


Kenzie maybe a little neurotic, a lot crazy, but she loves her family. So the hot moving guy who she can’t stop thinking about has turned her inside out. Evan is a good guy helping his company out, and trying to find what makes him happy. Meeting a knife wielding woman well.... that leaves quite an impression.

It was very good and enjoyable! I loved Daniel and the rest of Evans family. It’s cute funny and a little crazy but I liked it and will get the rest of the series.

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This was the first book I have read from this author in a long while and I must say I’m so glad I got the chance!!! Loved it!!! If your like humor, sexy romance this is your book. Can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us

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ARC Review: Right off the bat Handle With Care (Book 3 in the Veteran Movers Series) by Marie Harte pulls you in and you fall in love with Kenzie, Rachel and Lila because they are crazy. They are nuts, in only the way that best girl friends can be and I love reading books that show real girl friendships (I am crazy like this with my best girls too). Evan is fantastic, just a real solid guy, who genuinely liked Kenzie. He did not play games, he wasn’t afraid to show his emotions and I loved how he immediately stepped into a role in Daniels life. Kenzie is scared and hesitant to start a relationship with Evan…she has baggage and then some but their journey, while rough because of her internal struggles, was what made the foundation of a great relationship. Plus, their chemistry was off-the-charts hot. This is sweet love story about not being afraid to love again and being willing to take risks. The secondary characters (Rachel, Will, Lila, Daniel & Smith) made this book, they were hysterical & the epitome of how a family can be made by the people in your life. I didn’t read the earlier books in the Veteran Movers series so I don’t think you have to in order to enjoy this book but I am going to go back and read them myself since I did enjoy this book so much. Handle With Care goes on sale on August 27, 2019. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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A delightful light read by Marie Harte. Evan and Kenzie had a memorable meet cute and through their journey to the start of their relationship and the building of their foundation readers can relate to what it is like or would be like for them to be in a relationship. The doubts, the second guessing and the choices one makes in a relationship comes through in a realistic way that flows smoothly through Harte's words. It doesn't shock you when it happens but it comes across as a natural progression that mimics life. There are some plot twists that I won't reveal but they do provide you with some entertainment and joy as you root for Evan and Kenzi. On another note, it is good to see the side characters more involved with the main plot than just the occasional helpful advice. They make the story more enjoyable and you fall for them and want to see them in their own stories just to get to know them better. This was my first book in this series and I'm looking forward to going back and reading the ones I've already missed. Check out this book for a fun and sweet romantic story. You'll love it.

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Evan Griffith normally works as an accountant but steps into his friends shoes to help him out when he breaks his arm. Kenzie Sykes is thunderstruck when the hunky removal man turns up to help her friend move but is too scarred by her past relationship to take it further. I really enjoyed reading this book but feel as if I would have enjoyed it even more if I had read the first two books in the series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

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I really enjoyed this book. I'm glad that I didn't have to read it after the others. The characters were easy to love, especially Evan and the writing was great. Definitely be reading more in this series.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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***arc copy was provided by netgalley.***

This was a good book about a couple
Evan and Kenzie
Kenzie became responsible for her little brother Daniel at just 18 she still managed to make a career for herself and find love so she thought tell her boyfriend up at left one day with that being said she had some major love issues and trusting and that’s when Evan came along his story kinda goes the same he has always done what his parents expected of him he has the nice house car and a great job plus is in a partnership with his cousins in a movie company. He fell in love and got engaged but his girl got cancer and became really sick and ended up dying. Through the moving company he met Kenzie there was instant attraction and they began dating they both were falling fast but Kenzie tried to keep him at a distance because of whaT she went through and she didn’t want her little brother to get to attached and be disappointed if or when Evan left.

This is a heartfelt story with a happy ending. It was a happy good read. Just not all my taste. I love me some hot alpha males while Evan certainly had the body and background for my type of fantasy man he just wasn’t it for me. He is emotional and seem sensitive and the whole book felt so light lol maybe I’ve been reading about to many alpha rescue types lol

Be over all it was different than my normal and I did enjoy it!!! Give it a try. It’s not a book you will regret at all but it’s not that all hit and bothered type ;)

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Simply a fun read. The male characters were entertaining and fun. They made you laugh, making this the perfect escapist reading. The friendship between the women was real, again making this book the perfect contemporary romance for today's readers.

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