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Hang the Moon

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I really enjoyed this book! The romance and banter was just as good as the first book in this series- it did not disappoint! I also loved the descriptions of the city setting in Seattle. It brings such charm!

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I always really enjoy Alexandria Bellefleur's romances and Hang the Moon is no exception to this reality. It's fun to meet again people that we knew from Written in the Stars, and Brendon and Annie are enjoyable perspectives to take this journey with.

Brendon is a hopeless romantic, and Annie has really given up on love. But when Annie arrives back in Seattle to hang out with her best friend, oh no! her best friend's brother is HOT. Brendon's determination to find the romantic opportunity to make Annie believe in love again is super enjoyable, and Annie's cynicism about all of it is somehow never annoying. I enjoyed every moment of her wanting, and trying to deal with her own hang-ups. Highly recommend!

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This was a cute story that I would definitely recommend. Not too heavy on the spice and just a sweet feel good book that you can snuggle up to.

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I loved Written in the Stars so I was so excited to be approved to read this book! Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. I've tried to read it a few times over the last couple years and I've put aside each time around the 20% mark. I wanted to love this (and I bought a physical copy because that cover is beautiful!) but I just can't get into Brendon and Annie's story.

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This was a really sweet, romantic, fun read. The chemistry between the leads was believable and delightful to me—a really wonderful, stress-busting romance!

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** ARC kindly provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review **

To be honest I had a hard time getting into this one. I didn't read the first one so this was my introduction into this universe and I just couldn't get behind the romance. It felt very insta-lusty and I know the two mains have background together but still something about it felt off for me.

It was a cute story, but not one that I enjoyed as much as I thought I would. I don't think it has anything to do with the writing, I think it is more of a preference thing for me.

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Charming, funny, and steamy! There's a big heart in this one with delightful characters. While it is the second in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone.

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I really wanted to love this book. I love a brother's best friend story but this did not work for me. I wish there was better Bi representation (aka more than 1 sentence). I also wish there was more action. Every time there was a romance scene, the next scene was discussing the action with the best friend. It slowed down the pace of the book. I didn't love that the best friend and brother bothered the MC to change her whole life plan.

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4 shining stars. This was PRECIOUS. I loved the nods to all of the romcoms and I felt like I was actually in Seattle. This was swoony and delightful and I’m in love with Annie and Brendon. This series is a must read for any romance lover who wants to feel joy.

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I initially enjoyed this book, but I lost interest as I continued on. I originally picked up this book because I love cheesy and rom-coms and this took place in Seattle. However, I think it just didn't hit the way I wanted it to. I think I'd still recommend it, but it wasn't for me this time. I might try rereading it in the future.

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I've fallen into my backlist! I am having a lot of fun participating in the Netgalley Spring Cleaning! And it's been great focusing on some of the books I have let languish on my TBR. Last night I finished Hang the Moon by Alexandria Bellefleur and adored this book. I am definitely going to have to read the other two books in the series as well.

One of my favorite things in a book series is well-crafted community and group of friends, and this book does that well. Not only did I adore the romance between Brendon and Annie, but I loved all the characters around them. I also loved that this book flipped the younger sibling trope on its head, and it was Annie who fell in love with her best friend's younger brother!!

Brendon Lowell loves love. It’s why he created a dating app to help people find their one true pairing and why he’s convinced “the one” is out there, even if he hasn’t met her yet. Or... has he? When his sister's best friend turns up in Seattle unexpectedly, Brendon jumps at the chance to hang out with her. He’s crushed on Annie since they were kids, and the stars have finally aligned, putting them in the same city at the same time.

Annie booked a spur-of-the-moment trip to Seattle to spend time with friends before moving across the globe. She’s not looking for love, especially with her best friend’s brother. Annie remembers Brendon as a sweet, dorky kid. Except, the 6-foot-4 man who shows up at her door is a certified Hot Nerd and Annie... wants him? Oh yes.

Getting involved would be a terrible idea—her stay is temporary and he wants forever—but when Brendon learns Annie has given up on dating, he’s determined to prove that romance is real. Taking cues from his favorite rom-coms, Brendon plans to woo her with elaborate dates straight out of Nora Ephron’s playbook. The clock is ticking on Annie’s time in Seattle, and Brendon’s starting to realize romance isn’t just flowers and chocolate. But maybe real love doesn’t need to be as perfect as the movies... as long as you think your partner hung the moon.

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Another winner from the one and only Alexandria Bellefleur! I appreciated the bi-rep in a M/F romance, which is not something I have read much about previously.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me an advanced copy of this book to read and review.

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In love with this series! Book two really continued with the magic created with book one. I loved the bi representation. We don't see enough of that in mainstream contemporary releases.

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Brendon is just the biggest golden retriever I have ever read about in a story. His hopeless romantic, I fell first, cinnamon roll, golden retriever energy is just so cute. I loved seeing his and Annie’s relationship bloom. I loved the “best friends brother” but loved how Darcy encouraged the relationship instead of it being hidden. The conflicts in the relationship felt incredibly realistic, which I appreciated.
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3.5 stars? I have mixed emotions on this one because while Annie's bisexuality shouldn't have to be justified, the "blink and you'll miss it" type of representation allows people sweep it under the rug and see this was a straight romance given the M/F relationship. As a hopeless romantic though, I adored reading about Brendon's romantic gestures and the nods to classic rom coms.

Thanks to Avon and Netgalley for my copy to review.

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I’m late to the party, but this book was so cute and heartfelt. I just loved it very much and I don’t know why I waited so long. Do not be like me and start reading this series today. I highly recommend it.

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I love this so much! I am a sucker for best friends brother and this was so great! The writing sucked me in so fast! I finished the whole thing in one day! I highly recommend!

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Alexandria Bellefleur has quickly become an automatic read author for me. I loved this second installment, and was engaged in Brendon and Annie's story from the start. I love a series that allows you to check back in with characters from previous books, and this definitely checked that box for me. A lovely read!

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I was very excited to read this book. I read Written in the Stars last year and it was one of my favorite books of the year. I really enjoyed this book. It was nice to catch up with Elle and Darcy from book 1 while seeing Annie and Brendan develop a relationship. The relationship between Annie and Brendan was very sweet, and I related to Annie's struggles with work and friendship.

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