In the final installment to the Greene series interconnected romance series, we finally get to meet and know Iris. As an eldest daughter myself, I empathized with a LOT of what she was going through - shielding her family from bad news, making sure everything was scheduled ahead of time, always trying to chase the next accomplishment, etc. so I was glad she was able to let go and find love for herself.

I’m glad that Angel, the MMC, didn’t fall into a lot of the celebrity tropes that you might usually see in a celebrity/non-celebrity romance - the main conflict was never about him being ashamed of being with Iris or that she would never fit into his world. It was more about Iris opening up and letting go, especially after the loss of her husband.

Overall, this was a sweet romance with just a hint of spice that I really enjoyed and I can’t wait to see what Kristina Forest writes next!

I have really enjoyed the Greene Sisters series by Kristina Forest and "The Love Lyric" is no exception. Though I am not the biggest fan of the celebrity romance trope, I really appreciated how the book focused more on the relationship between Angel and Iris rather than Iris juggling with Angel's popularity. Iris and Angel fit together quite nicely and I loved watching their relationship bloom. Iris is the quintessential big sister, but I liked how she respected her sisters instead of the bossy older sister. Angel is a charming, sweetheart who is incredibly considerate and patient with Iris. The pacing of the book was perfect and I zipped through this book relatively quickly. I liked that the third act had relatively low drama and was resolved quickly.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Random House/Berkley for the advanced readers copy of the book.

A very sweet and charming book about an R&B singer and the corporate exec who he’s had his eye on for years. I read the first in this series, missed the second, and then read this. It works well in the series but also stands alone very well.

Throughout the book, I kept thinking to myself, “Girl, Angel is and always has been so down bad for you. Let him WOO you and LOVE you!” Kristina Forest does a great job of threading this needle because all of Iris’s reasons for being reluctant are not only reasonable, but practical. But that’s the problem. Love is almost never the practical thing we want it to be, but it can be the magical thing we need it to be.

A super lovely book.

I am a Kristina Forest fan! I have read her entire catalog. I loved the Greene Sister Series. I think this is probably my least favorite. I love the book but it was just okay. I think because we knew a lot about Iris from the two previous novels I think we could have seen more character development with her. Don’t get me wrong it is a good book just my least favorite of the three

Finally finished my first ARC !!! 😆 I liked it honestly. It was very relatable being that the FMC was a single mother that’s a little terrified or uncomfortable (not sure if that’s the correct term I would use, but I couldn’t think of another word to describe it😅) of dating again like myself. But I love how they flourished a friendship, he was extremely patient with her, I just loved how relatable it was to me & my personal situation. Great job Kristina Forest !

A wonderful ending to The Greene Sisters trilogy by Kristina Forest. Iris finally gets her HEA with Angel, a younger man who is no less persistent in his pursuit of the widower. Soft, fluffy and swoony!

This book was so good, this series ended with such a beautiful romance. I love how every book in this series has gotten even better. Iris the fmc is a makeup and skincare marketer who is also a single mother. Angel the mmc is a popular musician whose stylist Violet(her book is the second in the series) is Iris's sister. They meet and Angel is instantly drawn to Iris despite Iris not wanting to date because of her late husband. I loved the pop star, and musician plot and the forced proximity when they both had to work together. I also really liked the side plot with Angel, his faith, and his mother, and his it was navigated in the book. The romance in this book was so sweet it was like a warm hug, it's steamy but I think the characters were perfect and gentle for each other. I like how the author handled the FMC's grief and family scenes and overall this was a well-written and lovely romance.

I think this was my favorite Greene sisters novel, which is saying a lot because I really loved The Partner Plot. Something about grown adults dealing with their personal issues without a late stage miscommunication is gonna do it for me every time! Iris was such a compelling main character, and I really felt for her struggles with grief. Angel was the perfect counterpart for her, like yes let this hot, rich man take care of you! You deserve it!
I think Kristina Forest's storytelling has improved with each novel. While The Neighbor Favor felt like it was setting up this world and cast of characters, The Love Lyric feels so comfortably sat in it. I'm so happy I had the chance to read this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc. These are my own opinions.

While this book ended up being a little heavier than the rest of the series, I still really enjoyed it. Such a satisfying way to wrap things up!

I absolutely adored this story. Angel is such a sweetheart. He is truly such a great MMC because he wants to help Iris feel like she can do things besides take care of others. I also love that this examines Iris’s journey to find her happiness in her career. I think a lot of times we feel stuck after a certain age but this shows that a single mom can pivot to what she loves.

Angel and Iris' story is a cute one! I enjoyed the conclusion to this series. While the first will always be my favorite, I loved the Partner Plot and Love Lyric equally. Thank you so much for letting me read!7

The Love Lyric is the third book in the Greene Sisters series, and it was so cute! I loved The Neighbor Favor, so I was excited to see this story play out. This one follows a widowed single mom and a successful R&B singer, and their romance was just so sweet.

Iris is a beauty corporate exec and a single mom to her daughter. Angel is a big-time R&B artist and the new celebrity brand ambassador for her company. Their chemistry felt so natural, and I loved that he falls first! He’s a little younger than her (he’s 29, she’s 32), and I loved how much he adores her—he even writes songs about her. Plus, their text exchanges were so cute! I really enjoyed seeing them get to know each other on a deeper level, learning about their likes, pasts, and favorite things.

This was the perfect ending to the series! Meeting Iris in the other books, we knew she was an independent, strong-willed individual who always took care of everyone else—often not even focusing on herself. I loved the way she and Angel were just what each other needed and how they paid attention to the small things when it came to one another. Angel was really focused on winning her over, and she couldn't resist, even with all the things she was worried about. I loved how clear the communication was, which I felt was also a theme in the second book of this series. She deserved a happy ending after the loss she experienced. I would say the pure honesty, forced proximity, familial and grief challenges were what really made me enjoy this read! I would highly recommend it!
Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I enjoyed this entertaining romance about a hot young musician and a woman who works as an executive for a beauty company.
Iris had a plan that was derailed when her husband died unexpectedly, leaving her with their young daughter. She’s happy working at Save Face Beauty, her job is secure so she knows she can take care of her 6 year old Calla.

At her sister’s wedding, she meets Angel Harrison, an up and coming recording artist who writes his own songs. He wants to be an R&B singer, but his label pushes him to record pop music. A few years later, Angel is signed up to be a brand ambassador for a beauty company, and is happily surprised when he meets Iris again. Her sister is his stylist and he’s looking forward to going on the beauty tour with her.

They’re very attracted to one another, but Iris is concerned about the differences in their lifestyles. Can they figure out a way to make a life together? 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The was a super sweet romance. Iris is the director of a cosmetics company and Angel is a RnB superstar.
I love how passionate Angel was when it came to Iris and their relationship. That RnB bad boy going after a woman who has been put through it emotionally and not giving up is everything.
I really enjoyed all the sisters but Iris was detinitely the tavorite.

I love Kristina Forest so much so I knew this one wouldn’t disappointment me. This is for all of the older sisters. I loved iris and angel. Of course it was nice to see the other two Greene sisters!

The only thing that took me out of the story was the third act breakup that was unnecessary :/

Was so happy to finally get to read Iris and Angel’s story after the little mentions of them in the other Greene sister books. They exceeded my expectations. Getting to know each character better was fun, no longer side characters but fully fleshed out main characters.

And the mom didn’t even annoy me this time like she had in the previous books. But only because there was another annoying mother to take her place. That’s my only only disappointment, bad parents are really popping up everywhere in these romance books lately and I’d like some other sort of trauma in characters lives other than a close-minded religious mother (in Angels case), an overbearing mother (not for Iris, but for her sisters at least), an absentee, secret, lying, or emotionally abusive parent…I’m tired of this trope.

Anyway, there was good foreshadowing in this book. Made it easy to see why they were making certain choices. And of course the hurdle of one character not knowing the other person has been obsessed with your presence since the book started, and you think you’re more into them. I mean it’s not a competition but angel definitely wins the “he fell first” trophy.

This was a sweet romance! I fell so hard for Angel. I related to his struggles with growing up religious and the shame he felt for being himself. He was such a soft, gentle hero. It was so sweet to see Iris (someone who is used to taking care of others) find a partner who prioritizes her needs. I struggled with the third act conflict a bit. I completely understood Iris's reasons to be more reticent but it was hard to see her not be as openly proud of Angel as he was ready to be for her. This is a great book for readers who love celebrity romances or forbidden romances!

Tropes:
🎤 Single Mom/Widow FMC
✨Forced Proximity
🎤 Forbidden romance
✨ He falls first
🎤Workplace Romance
✨ Slow Burn
🎤 Opposites Attract
✨ Dual POV

Thank you to @BerkleyRomance for the free #gifted copy of this book! Kristina Forest is a “New to Me” author and I look forward to reading more of her books!

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: The Love Lyric
𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Kristina Forest
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:The Greene Sisters, Book 3
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: 400

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Iris is the oldest in the Greene sister trio. She is a single mom who lost her husband in an unexpected accident. Iris works for a beauty company, Save Face Beauty, who has had some issues in the media. They decide to collaborate with Angel, a popular R&B singer. Unexpectedly, Iris has to go on the publicity tour with Angel and their feelings really come to light.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐬:
• Celebrity (Musician) Romance
• Forbidden Romance - Workplace
• Forced Proximity
• Slow Burn
• Mental Health Representation
• Great Character Growth
• Stunning Cover!

𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: The Love Lyric is book 3 of The Greene Sisters series. It can be read as a standalone but I really wish that I had gone back and read the first two books. This book was a really sweet, wholesome read. There are so many heartfelt moments in this story!

The MC’s met a couple of times in the beginning of the book but I felt that it dragged a bit, they really didn’t connect until the 22% mark of the book but once they do sparks really fly! I love how down to earth Angel was even with his stardom. I feel that these characters are really made for each other! Both MC’s have past life trauma but I really loved how they helped each other heal from that (with the help of therapists too).

In addition to the slow start, there were a few things that I found myself nitpicking a few things throughout the book but overall this is a lovely story. The one thing that I truly didn’t like was Angel’s mom - she drove me CRAZY!

I will definitely be going back and reading the other Greene sister’s stories. I loved how close this family was.

This was such a fresh and fun Contemporary romance novel. I appreciated our FMC’s heart, and the chemistry and banter between our protagonists was wonderful.