I received an advanced reader's copy of The Move (The Creek Water Series Book 2) by Whitney Dineen from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was the second book that I have read by Whitney Dineen and I quite enjoyed the previous novel so I had high hopes for The Move. Happily, it did not disappoint!

Overall, I enjoyed this novel and I found it to be well written. The primary characters' romantic start was memorable and immediately showcased their chemistry/attraction even as they (mostly the male protagonist) tried to ignore the attraction.

I liked the well-crafted characters and the witty banter, as well as an engrossing plot that included a historic home, the Underground Railroad, and a brilliantly crazy artist. All in all, The Move (The Creek Water Series Book 2) by Whitney Dineen was a fun novel!

I had previously never read anything of the author’s work, so this came as a sweet surprise. I liked Lexie Blake from the moment I met her, she seemed real somehow.
I couldn’t put the book down and finished it in one day.

Lexie Blake’s life takes a prompt turn when she is told that due to economical difficulties at work, she’s being transferred to Atlanta. At the same time her rental apartment is no longer for rent but for purchase. Lexie does not know how she’ll afford it, and on top of that her crush (aka her neighbor) has declared that he’s engaged. To give herself time to breathe and decide on what to do next, Lexie goes on vacation to Creek Water to visit a friend. What she doesn’t know is that her life will change for the better, in ways she could’ve never have anticipated,

This was a very fun read. The characters felt real and I liked the fact that there was some history between the pages.

I read 2 books today. Which hasn’t happened in a while. It feels decadent - like I’ve taken good care of myself today.

Unfortunately I didn’t love either read.

Let’s just put this right out there. I don’t think of Missouri as the south. A number of characters in the book had accents that made me think of Macon. Moultrie. Birmingham. Not Missouri. And why did the New Yorkers have no accents but the southerners sound like the cast of Hee Haw?

Despite liking the author’s writing style, I grew to rather dislike the hero. If he even was the hero. I’m not sure what was happening there. And the weird psychic stuff was too far.

Things kept happening to yank me out of the story. I actually googled audio of Missouri accents.

Anyhow. It was a miss. And a mess. All hat and no cattle as we say round here.

As always - thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to offer an honest review.

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Honestly I loved it! The first book is a little bit better, but I would still read this one again. If you believe in fate or fortune telling then this book will really bring you into it! Girl loses apartment and her job wants to pay cut her. She has several choices to make and they are hard to pick between. But she decides to visit her friend (Emmie from The Event). From that fun trip comes the change of a lifetime. Who would’ve seen all of that coming...a fortune teller. There are letters to prove it!

I received this for an honest review!

Absolutely adored this book!
The author had me smiling from ear to ear with the typical southern banter, over the top chivalry, and the fun southern twang in the characters talk!
Creek Water is explained in such detail that it really does make the reader wish they lived there. It’s got all the perfect shops, the beautiful Mississippi, and the wonderful small town feel everyone loves.
Lexi’s story is a whirlwind. She’s in the middle of jobs and is losing her home when she decides to go visit her friend. It’s not until she gets to town though when things start to really go a bit wayward. She’s thrown a loop at every turn and she’s not sure how to feel about this amazing new guy she’s met either.
The Move was such a fun and cute book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, laughed more than I expected, and now wish I could hop into the pages and move right in!

I thoroughly enjoyed following Lexi through her life changing events! I am going to go back and read the 1st book to learn more of Emmie's story because I just can't wait to return to Creek Water!

<I>*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review *</i>

The Move is a humorous, pick-me-up rom-com, great as a holiday/beach read! Centering on Lexi, a life-long New Yorker, who is told by a fortune teller that her life will change drastically when she is thirty. Through a turn of events, she ends up in Creek Water, Missouri.

The characters are sweet and engagingly written, and while the narrative does touch on some more serious issues (miscarriages, slavery), the tone is still overall light and funny.

However, this is a veeeeeeeery slow-burn romance, and I would have liked a little more of this aspect!

A nice, bubbly romance, the sort you read when you don't want any surprises, just a comfortable read where you know it will all end happily, no conflict is unfixable, and mostly everyone is kind. Those who aren't will, of course, get theirs.

It's the second novel in a series, which I didn't discover until I'd finished the book, so no pressure to read them in the correct order, unless you actively want to do it.

Hilarious, sweet clean romance:
This was a captivating book that held my attention throughout. I found I kept wanting to read "just a little bit more" to see what would transpire next! It was fun catching up with all of the quirky residents of Creek Water and thankfully some of them have mellowed so that their antics weren't as over the top as in book 1. Despite being a bit far fetched and fanciful, it was still a delightful read. However I didn't particularly care for the pschic element of the book and thought it was overplayed. Also it was only from Lexi's point of view and I found myself wishing I knew more of what Beau was thinking and feeling. The ending seemed rushed to me and Beau and Lexi's relationship could have done with more fleshing out as it just concluded with them declaring that they were now "an item".
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

During Lexi Blake's 30th year, she's strolling through Central Park when a frisbee-throwing dog owner shouts "Incoming!", causing her to duck. After his dog jumps over her in pursuit of the frisbee, the fulfillment of the prophecy bestowed upon her by a psychic many years ago begins. Almost immediately, she experiences drastic changes in her life and decides to use her five weeks of accrued vacation to visit her friend, Emmie, in Creek Water. Cue the appearance of a handsome, brooding cousin that may or may not be entwined with another woman, a historic house that was part of the Underground Railroad, and family drama that is both hilarious and charming.

I absolutely loved Lexi and her spirit. Other than seeming a bit man-crazed at the beginning (as most single women are), she had a great head on her shoulders and knew how to go after what she wanted. I loved the interactions between her, Clovis, and Myrah, and the letter she received was a strong reminder of how far we've come as a society. Bertie, Lexi's artist father, was absolutely hilarious, and I enjoyed every moment that I spent reading about him. Beau, the handsome, brooding cousin, ended up proving himself to be quite intuitive and I appreciated his efforts to help others.

Unfortunately, I didn't love everything about this book. While the psychic component at the beginning was cute and great way to establish a plot, I felt it was taken a bit too far. Also, the story felt rushed near the end. In an attempt to prevent spoilers, I'll just say that I wish that we would have had a few more chapters between the final chapter and the epilogue. There were several characters that I became invested in and would have liked to have experienced their storyline come to a resolution other than simply being told.

All of this being said, I'm sure I'll pick up the third book in the series to witness Beau's sister, Amelia, take her shot at love.

A great read.

Lexi is in Creek Water to visit her friend Emmie. Lexi is trying to decide what to do about her future and has every intention of moving back to a city. Then she meets Beau, Emmi's cousin. He may or may not be in a relationship with someone else, but there is an attraction between them.

Looking forward to more books in this series

Lexi has always lived in New York but a sudden change of circumstances predicted years earlier by a fortune teller takes her to a small town in Missouri. While visiting one of her best friends and contemplating her life choices she meets Beau and sparks fly. I really enjoyed the characters, the humor, the history, and the way the romance builds. Recommended.

This is the second book in the Creek Water series of romances. I read the first and liked this second book even better!

I especially loved the writer's inclusion of found "family" and how eccentric some of the main characters were. I love books that show really dimensional characters and this book did it well. I will definitely read coming books in this series.

My only issue with this series of books, this one included, is the main character's using minor deception and games in relationships. I don't love the idea of pretending interest in another for the sole purpose of making someone jealous. It kind of taints the romances for me a bit.

Overall, a fun and flirty read with great characters and a sweet story.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

The Move is a story about Lexi Blake, who when she was younger saw a psychic who said that in her thirtieth year, when a dog jumps over her- her life will change.

The story is set in said thirtieth after said dog jumps over her. I won’t tell you how or why, but she goes to Creek Water, Missouri to meet her friend Emmie (the protagonist of the previous book, although this can definitely be read as a standalone like I did)

Along the way, she meets a handsome but infuriating man, an old house once part of the Underground Railroad and her life, as predicted, does change.

This book was fast paced, funny and romantic. It didn’t take itself too seriously, but it still managed to discuss some important topics, such as racism, slavery and the Underground Railroad.

The characters were all super unique and I LOVED Lexi’s dad, the eccentric artist. His antics legitimately had me laughing out loud at times. It was just ridiculous enough to be hilarious, but not over the top.

I loved the southern US small town feel, especially seeing things through the eyes of a native new Yorker.

The romance was why I picked up this book in the first place. What we did get of it, I was a huge fan- but I just wanted more! It was sweet and slow burn but also almost hate to love. My favourite! I loved Beau and was wishing we saw more of their romance.

The psychic element was interesting at the beginning, but I think it was overdone and became a bit ridiculous at the end. It became sort of a doctor who, time is circular kind of deal.

Overall, this was a really enjoyable book! I would recommend it if you are feeling like something light, funny and a little bit angsty.

Thanks to the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book!