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The Somerset Girls

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I read this book a few days ago and it is still resonating with me. There is nothing sexier than a good dad. Nothing. It was one of the things that attracted me so much to my husband. He was a single dad and just watching how he cared and interacted with her sealed the deal me, plus I got a huge bonus in our marriage. I got a daughter. This book hit close with Autumn and her attraction with Tash. Then little Sadie. I wanted to reach into the book and hug her.
Ember and Mike were just combustible and HOT! I love it when I read a book and just cannot put it down, except for that pesky sleep and work thing. I think this is one of the most heartfelt books that I have read in a very long time.

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"The Somerset Girls: A Novel" by Lori Foster is a fantastic read. I absolutely loved reading about Autumn, Tash, Sadie, Ember, Mike, Tracy, and Flynn. This is a wonderful story, packed with entertaining characters, romance, passion, humor, family, animal rescue, and more. I sincerely hope we'll get more from this wonderful cast of characters in the future. Highly recommend to all fans of romance, family, animal rescue, and entertaining characters.

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This book is inherently about Tash and Autumn, but her sister Ember finds love with their partner on the farm. I loved how smoothly we switched between the sisters, usually when character switches happen its clunky and there's a dead stop between the characters. Lori was able to do this switch flawlessly.

Autumn is always taking care of her family and rescuing animals in need which is something i liked about this character. She also is an interior designer and works with her sister who does the building. Autumn has a huge heart and automatically takes to Tash's daughter Sadie.

Tash moved back home after his ex-wife died leaving him with his daughter. He's realizing that home life with his ex for his daughter wasn't great. He has a lot of work to do to help her trust again, but with Autumn's help they're able to give that to her.

These characters are flawlessly written, with tep hot guys that know how to treat their women. The Somerset girls are one of the best books Lori has written. My only complaint is I wish we could have seen Ember get married too or the sisters have a double wedding.

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A Heartwarming novel says it all. I loved this book. I laughed, cried and fanned myself. Both sisters are dealing with emotional baggage and with the help of Tash and Mike they finally overcome what is holding them back. These two sisters are very different but love each other fiercely. The only thing I didn't like was Tash Ducker's name, it just so wrong of a name but other than that I loved the book.

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Lori Foster does such a wonderful job creating characters that evoke true emotion. I laughed, cried, got angry & frustrated and then ended up with a smile on my face when all was said & done. I felt like I was living the story along with the characters. I identified with Autumn because she is the reliable, dependable, quiet & "bookish". sister. Her sister Ember is the total opposite...the WILD child! I love how they each overcome a "trauma" in their lives to become stronger, but the struggles along the way were enjoyable to read. They are so different and challenge each other, but at the end of the day, the sisterly bond will not be broken.
My favorite part of the book is the fact that they save animals & make them a part of a family, until forever homes can be found for them.

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The two sisters are running the animal-rescue farm they inherited from their grandparents, Autumn and Ember Somerset are perfectly in sync but yet so different. Autumn would rather curl up with a good book (that's me) and Ember is a free spirit.

This book was so much fun to read, I loved it. The sisters were so much fun and they had their own special things they do The rescue brought me close to what my niece does in Alabama. Autumn was so cool to be that talented. with power tools and Ember with her designs. Both had bad memories of passed relations but finally but it behind them.

Then everything changes when Autumn get a job working for her a guy she had a crush on in school when he comes back to Somerset with his daughter. His daughter gets really close to Autumn. Neither one of them want to admit they have feelings for each other. Ember keeps pushing but she won't admit she has feelings for Mike who works for them at the recuse farm. Then they go to swim party at the beach where the whole town goes.

I could not put this book down because I had to keep going to see what was going to happen next between the four of them. But they helped their parents who they had built a house for on the farm since their father had a stroke. Loved Loved Loved this book.

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The Somerset Girls was an easy read with enjoyable characters that were easy to like. The sisters overcome loss in more ways than one and find their happily ever after through a little hard work.

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I don’t like to read reviews that tell all about the story. To learn that read the synopsis or download a sample, then if you liked what you read, buy the book. This story has a lot of emotion and brought home many memories of my life.
To me a review is 6 things and I have written my response to each item:
(1) how well it was written, ----- great story line, very emotional.
(2) How it flows from introduction to ending, ----- was easy to follow the story line and characters.
(3) If it grabs your attention early, so that you cannot put it down, ----- definitely did but slowed down some toward the middle, then caught up again and I didn’t want to put it down.
(4) if it has too many or too few romantic areas or is just right, ------ for me, perfect. I like a story with a good beginning, a believable story line, with a happy ending and a few romantic areas throughout.
(5) if it has enough mystery or suspense to make you read to the last word plus want more, ----------
I personally would have liked a little more mystery and suspense, but for this story line, it was adequate.
(6) how well it was edited, such as any glaring grammatical errors, ------ no comment as it was ARC.

This book was one of the better books of this series and it grabbed my attention quickly. It had enough action and suspense, but for me, I would have liked a little more. The grammar cannot be reviewed as this was an ARC, but I have given my honest opinion of the book. I give it 5* and do recommend this book.

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First off I love how the sisters are so close to each other. Family takes care of family. Autumn is resigned to being alone until hunky Tash moves back into town. Autumn always had a crush on him and imagine when Tash is now looking back at her.

Tash is trying to make a new life with his daughter Sadie. He is determined to make sure Sadie knows she is loved and wanted always. Meeting Autumn now wasn’t in the cards or was it?

Autumn I immediately connects with Sadie and slowly these three become the family they all crave.

On the side you get her sister Ember and Mike’s story. Once they communicated things began to fall into place.

Lori Foster never disappoints and I always look forward to her next book

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I love to read Lori Foster’s books and this one just might be my favorite! The sisters are a hoot and you just have to love their mom. The animals on the farm and their names are so special. As are the men in their lives. And then there is little Sadie who everyone loves! Lori thank you for another great book!

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In “The Somerset Girls” by Lori Foster we meet two sisters Ember and Autumn, who like most sisters I know, seem like complete opposites. But deep down they both want the same thing, to feel like they are doing something good and someone to love who will love them back. As they both navigate through life we get to come along and meet some great characters (not all human!!).

One standout is Sadie, Autumn’s friend’s young daughter. A little girl that not only stole the whole Somerset family’s hearts but that of a wayward cow, a neglected turkey and a couple of pigs. By the end of the book I wanted to keep her too.

A definite book if you are looking for a fun read with great family dynamics. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.

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great book. these sisters are so great. makes me wish i had one. their inner struggles tore my heart. i laughed and cried with them. I love the two stories in one and the character development.

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Wow, what an amazing story! You will fall in love with these characters! Lori does an amazing job with getting you to feel what her characters are feeling, I fell in love with little Sadie who is wise beyond her age, and her dad Tash and of course the Somerset sisters Ember & Autumn! This is a can't miss 5 star story by Lori, make sure you grab this one when it releases!

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Lori Foster is the queen of feel-good romances! This book is like a cup of cocoa, your favorite slippers and a warm fire. A relaxing diversion after a stressful day. I instantly fell in love with the Somerset girls. I wanted to be their best friends. They are independent, strong, loyal and real. Lori's long time devotion to pets in need is showcased in this book too! Two love stories in one book, another winner from a talented author!

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Ember and Autumn have created a perfect life for themselves, using their talents in building and design they've afforded the funds necessary to turn their grandparents old farm into an animal rescue, that they run with their parents. Ember is outgoing and never misses the chance to socialize or date, while Autumn is the more reserved sister, often choosing to stay home with her nose in a book, and does very little dating.

But Autumn's quiet nights at home are about to go by the wayside, as her high school crush has returned back to town and her sister is determined to get them together once and for all! But Autumn's nights aren't the only ones to suddenly get busier, Ember has managed to capture the attention of their hired hand Mike, he wants a date and will stop at nothing to finally earn Ember's full attention. Question is will Ember let past hurts get in the way, or will Mike finally be the one man to heal her broken heart?

The Somerset Girls is a beautifully crafted story of sisterly bonds, finding love, and healing old wounds. From the very first page these perfectly drawn characters pulled me into their world, and had me feeling like I was meant to be there all along. Their love stories developing at the same time, but the way they embraced them was quite different. Ember was quick to push her sister to have her happily ever after, all while being scared to welcome her own because of old hurts. While usual reserved Autumn jumped in heart first, and had little doubts. It was fun watching these two navigate all the changes in their lives, and ultimately find the loves they deserved. Their story was heartwarming and thoroughly entertaining, once I got started I didn't want to stop! I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's a feel good romance with characters that are destined to steal your heart!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley request, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! There was laughter, tears, and happy cheers. I loved seeing the relationship build throughout the book. I hope there are more books to come in this setting. I happily devour all the Lori Foster books!

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Lori Foster is a master story teller and brings the heartwarming story of two sisters in The Somerset Girls. This book has it all, sizzling romance, alpha males, precocious child, humor, and funny rescue animals. I couldn't put it down until I read it from start to finish.

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Lori Foster has penned another winning story! There isn't anyone who does a better job of writing characters that you can relate to. Autumn and Ember Somerset are so special. They inherited their grandparents' farm and are using it to rescue animals. Not only that but they both use the income from their jobs to supplement the farm so they can afford to take care of the animals. They also have a very strong sense of family. They built a small house on the farm for their parents to live in and designed it so it was handicap accessible. The heroes of the book are wonderful, too. Tash is smart, strong, caring, and gorgeous, and he is a great father to his 7-year-old daughter, Sadie. Sadie has got to be one of my favorite characters of all. She's 7 going on 27 and is one of the sweetest and most adorable kids in any book I've read. I love how she interacts with the rest of the characters in the book (especially Autumn), as well as the animals. Then there's the other hero, Mike, who works on the farm with the animals. There were a few surprises when it came to him. He's a major hottie as well as a real gem. Autumn and Ember's parents are a real hoot! I laughed out loud at times while reading this book. I also cried, got angry, and wanted to smack a few of the characters at times. Overall, this book was well worth reading, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who likes a good romance with plenty of heart!

I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my honest review.

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4.5 Stars The Somerset Girls
What a wonderful heartwarming story about two sisters Autumn and Ember. They argue, tease, help each other through stuff they each are dealing with, work together to help animals , love each other and have each other’s back.

The story has a love interest for each sister and is well written and is so seamless going from one to the other. Tash and Mike were perfect for Autumn and Ember.

The Chemistry and friendship between Autumn and Tash flowed so well. Added in the mix is Sadie Tash’s daughter she was a sweetheart I enjoyed her so much. Ember and Mike were a hoot dancing around each other.

There were so many great moments in this book, but the scene with Autumn’s mom showing Tash her “fruit” art was hilarious. There was everything to love about this special story and even though I have an ARC I also preordered the book for my Lori Foster book collection. Ms. Foster writes what I love to read. Well done as always.

I received an ARC from Netgalley and this is my honest review.

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What a easy and hard to put down read! The dynamics between Autumn and Ember showed how sisters can be, annoying but who wants what is best for you. Tash and Mike were perfect partners for the sisters even if it didn’t seem so at first for one of the couples. The relationship that grows between Sadie, Tash’s daughter, and Autumn was heartwarming and developed very easily. Sadie had a difficult few years with her mother, so it was heartening to see her bloom. Ms Foster very rarely fails to deliver and this was no exception. Heartily recommend!

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