This book was decent. It was cute. Nothing too groundbreaking but was enjoyable enough. 2.75 stars rounded up!

Unfortunately I was approved for this ARC only a few days before it was archived on NetGalley, and I did not download it in time. If anyone knows of a way I can access it that'd be fantastic! I may end up purchasing it on Kobo, because the premise sounds right up my alley.

This was okay, but if I wasn't committed to reviewing it probably would've been DNF. The writing was clunky and that made it hard for me to fully enjoy. The dialogue often consisted of long, very expository near-monologues. Also, I'm not generally a fan of insta-love and this was very much that. The whole book probably took place over 10 days.
Not my book

A new author for me but my goodness not disappointed. Great book, i honestly can't wait for every other book she writes.

An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This book had be cringing and grimacing at the cheesiness of the characters. A lot of what the characters said and thought had me rolling my eyes or the cringe was too intense I ended up putting the book down for a while. The plot sounded interesting but the characters and how they thought and talked had me instantly unengaged from the book and want it to be over. It is a quick romance, and if cringe romance is your thing then this is a book for you.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book received through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Do you know these typical Sunday afternoon movies in which main character after main character find love in completely unpredictable, pretty much impossible situations? This book felt the same. It was an enjoyable read for a quiet weekend. While there was nothing unexpected, it was very predictable, it had some sweet and funny moments that made it easier to read.

I did not finish reading this book. I'm sorry I didn't realize it was a LGBTQ book when I requested to read it and had no interest in finishing it. My apologies.

To be honest, I apparently did not pay close attention when selecting this book as I don't typically read this genre! Though this was not my favorite story, I did enjoy the setting of the book.

This was such a cute idea for a FF romance. I wanna go to 'lesbian week' at a fancy resort! The best thing about this story is how believable it all was. I could easily imagine everything happening in real life - ok, maybe apart from the ending but that's what makes it so special. A really fun read with very likeable characters.

Interesting book and interesting topic. I have only read a handful of books about lesbians. I am not one, but I am a firm believer in to each his or her own. What I really liked about this book was all of the great detail that the author uses to tell the story. I am very familiar with this area of California and even lived in Marin County for several years. It took me to some of my favorite places in the area. Reminded me of all there is to do there and made me want to go back soon.

I think the concept was spot on and what a great way to meet your significant other. A resort much like a dating website, that matches you to that perfect someone. A fun read. Enjoy!

A quick read that is flirty and fun. The pace is quick, the story reads easily, the characters are likable and you want them to win. While a little predictable it's a great book to just get away and enjoy :)

This was a unique story line which I really enjoyed. I'm always a bit sceptical: can you really fall that hard in love in just one week? But it was still believable. And it proofs, love can still find you even if you are not looking for it or are even closed off. So all in all a really cute story! 4 1/2 stars

First off can I just say that the singles resort aptly named Last Resort sounds like the best kind of fun two woman could have. If this is a real place I need to find it ASAP. In this book Angie Williams creates a fun and flirty romance that ramps up the heat by the end. This is only her second book published with Bold Strokes Books and she’s definitely one to watch.

The two main characters are a delight. Each “date” set up throughout the novel is brilliant. Katie’s sister Elise and twin brother Andy give great depth to the back story. Rhys’ relationship with her younger sister is refreshing as well. Rhys’ suffering through each date, although it’s not real suffering is entertaining to “watch”.

The build up to romance for Katie and Rhys is slow burn but it’s like one continuous foreplay and when they finally hit the sheets it very sexy. They also have incredible banter that is fun to read and made their romance even more plausible.

Even though Katie is absolutely blind to the possibilities with Rhys at the beginning, the heat between these two is blazing. Each main character’s family are a delight.

I thoroughly enjoy Angie Williams novels and this one is no exception. A feel good read and very entertaining, I am so excited to see what she writes next.

I LOVED this book. But really loved it. I was surprised to see so many negative reviews!

I was surprised that the 2 main characters met so early in the story and thought that was going to be a negative but it actually worked out well. They didn’t give up on other dates to stick with each other.

I also loved the selection of dates as it allowed other characters to be introduced and added variety - rather than just being 2

Great read

Review excerpted from my blog post over at Pan/Cis LGBT2SQ+ Romance Reviews (https://pancis.wordpress.com/2020/10/06/last-resort-by-angie-williams/)

Overall Rating: 4.0 stars

Library recommendation: Recommended for public library LGBT2SQ+ romance collections.

Warning: Hereafter, you chance spoilers. I will try never to reveal major plot points, but to review any book, you must reveal some parts of the story.

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Number of titles I have read by this author: 1

Love story speed: Elements of instalove, and slow burn, amazingly enough

Relationship dynamics: The Greeting Card Arist (h1) and the Wood Sculptor (h2)

Sexual content: Some; on-page and explicit; includes toy use and some very hetero sex talk

Gender Identity: Cis (h1) / Cis (h2)

Sexual Identity: Lesbian (h1) / Lesbian (h2)

Triggers: Recounted parental suicide

Acceptance Rating:5 stars

Acceptance Rating Explanation: Love is love

Grammar/Editing: My ARC had some typos, comma splices, and minor word choice issues

Review: This is a fast-paced novel set in San Francisco, primarily at a resort, but with excursions to well-known locations, and a jaunt to Alaska, all of which is well-enough described for an immersive read.

Rhys and Katie are the main characters of this book. While I liked how comfortable they immediately are with one another, and generally remain with one another, the constant reminder of commitment phobia on Katie’s part is off-putting and detracts from her character, overall. It made me feel sorry for Rhys’ future at times, and in a way that I don’t think was intended by the author.

In terms of supporting characters, the author actually presents a nice variety of supporting characters, even with the semi speed-dating set-up. The women at the retreat are shown as people, and (generally) not just filler characters for the protagonists to reject. Both heroines also have fairly well developed families – although the brand of “pushy and interfering” presented by Katie’s family and the “extremely sappy and affirmational” presented by Rhys’ family was a bit much for my personal taste.

Full disclosure: I received a free advance review copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This was a quick light read for me. After reading a couple of pages you'll know what to expect, everything is standard fare here for a lesfic romance. Not to say this was completely boring and a waste of time, it's just a little predictable. The characters are likeable and fun, you want them to be together.

I was interested in the premise of this book of a resort having a "lesbian week" where singles would come in and get matched up with dates through the week to try to find love. I was excited to begin the story and for the most part, I wasn't disappointed. The story was pretty straight forward and predictable, although I very much enjoyed the build between the main characters, Katie and Rhys. Katie is there because her family paid for her to be there. She doesn't really believe in love anymore but is willing to give things a shot. She meets Rhys on the first day and an instant friendship forms. Rhys falls for Katie pretty much immediately, but the ground rules were laid down from the start the Katie only had so much she was willing to give. The rest of the story is the zigs and zags of their relationship, seeing each other with other women, jealousy, desire, being scared to communicate, doing stupid things, etc.

For the most part, I enjoyed the book until close to the end. I felt like the last couple of chapters drug on a bit. It felt like the near HEA was close a couple of chapters before the end and things could have been wrapped up in a neater bow quicker. That's not to say the ending was bad. Based on other lesfic novels, I was expecting something quicker and more fulfilling.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

It is very quick read, but the most rewarding I guarantee. I loved thr story do much. I think the way main characters met was perfect. I did wanted to push them into a room and lock the door that's for sure, but the wait was worth it. I do wish it was bit longer, only because I liked it so much!

Katie Fausch has been hounded by her family to get back into the dating game which Katie is not interested in. Needless to say, she is shocked when they buy her a vacation for singles called Last Resort. She realizes that if she goes on this vacation, that will quiet her family down for awhile, so she accepts. Rhys Morgan is interested in finding that true love and goes on the vacation with hopes of finding that special woman.
The women meet the first day and hit it off. Not to mention that there cabins are right next to each other. The women are looking forward to the next 7 days of spending time with different women doing different activities. Katie and Rhys always meet up after the dating to find out how it was and spend time together. The more time the woman spend together, the more they realize that they have met their special woman. However, the women don't voice their feelings until the next to last day and then Rhys leaves before she can say goodbye to Katie. Katie is heartbroken, but adamant about finding Rhys and letting her know how she really feels.
I would recommend.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't totally thrilled with this book, but I didn't hate it either, if that can be considered an opinion.
The storyline was exactly as advertised. The resort part was interesting, although not original, and I liked how the days were paced. The system seems to work pretty well, and introduces rival love interests for each character. Most of all, I liked how there was room for decent secondary characters. I wouldn't have expected it out of a story featuring a resort full of strangers, but somehow it doesn't feel rushed when the protagonists befriend Carmen and Brooke. I suppose that's because it's expected that all of the relationships here would feel a little rushed, like Carmen and Brooke finding each other on the first date.
Character-wise, Rhys was ordinary, but I found Katie dull. Her personality was unmemorable, and all I took away was her stubborn insistence on never getting attached to anyone ever again. Which was featured over and over again to the point of frustration. I get why it was the main obstacle to the relationship, but I just ended up resenting Katie and her constant inner turmoil. It might have worked if the story had a longer timespan, so she could slowly be won over. Since the characters had only a week, it was annoying to have her re-iterate five times a day why she should stop feeling the way she feels.
In terms of their relationship, I enjoyed it more when Katie and Rhys were just friends. They have an ongoing banter that makes them seem really compatible, but when the nonplatonic part arrives, it's just sex. Literally all of what we see of their romantic relationship is sex. I know it happens at the end, and the tension has been building up for most of the story, but I think if there's room for three sex scenes, there's room for more time as a couple. At least give me a glimpse of what they're like together.
Three stars.