Kristina Forest does it AGAIN. The Love Lyric is such, SUCH a cute read. After falling in love with Forest's writing in The Partner Plot, I'm so glad I picked this one! That being said - where is MY rich singer who has a heart of gold come GET ME I want to get off of Hinge my god.
Type A girlies, especially those trying to make room for love in their lives, I think you'll eat this up. Def recommend! Ty to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7014784234

What a wonderful wrap up to the Greene sisters. I have loved each book more than the last and have been waiting for Iris and Angel's book since book 1. What I loved about The Love Lyric is how Iris realized what she wanted, not because Angel pushed her there but because she began to realize her priorities had shifted. Because of Angel, her family, and Calla. And Angel's storyline was so deep and sad but also realistic. It was beautiful to see Iris and Angel stand up for each other, be there to help the other person be their best selves. I loved this series so much.

Thank you Netgalley and Berkeley romance of an arc of Love lyric in exchange for an honest review.

I’m sad to say goodbye to the Greene sisters, their family completely stole my heart! This was a slow burn, which I think made for a fitting end to the series. My only hesitation is that I didn’t fully feel the love from Iris toward Angel. He was completely smitten from the start, and I loved how steady and supportive he was, but something about their dynamic gave off more of a friendship vibe than a true romance. Still, I really enjoyed the Black love in this series, and overall, it was a sweet and satisfying conclusion. I’d definitely recommend it!

Such a great celebrity romance! I loved how nature these characters felt and the r&b vibes! A perfect conclusion to the Greene sisters and Black romance at its finest!

Listen there's one thing Kristina Forest is gonna do and that is to supply us with endless cutesy rom-coms! This ending to the Greene sisters' trilogy did not disappoint! I just knew Iris was about to give Angel such a hard time but I loved the way that their romance played out. Such a cute and cozy read. I can't wait to read what she writes next.

The Love Lyric is a single mom x celebrity romance full of chemistry, healthy communication, and so much love! The story follows Iris, a senior marketer for a cosmetics business, and Angel, a pop R&B artist who just joined Iris's company as a brano ambassador. This romance was so sweet and gentle, I loved how Iris and Angel cared for each other and were willing to go the extra mile. Angel was completely enamored with her and it was so cute how he was always trying to better understand Iris and become someone important in her life.

Finalllyyy! I’ve been waiting for their story since book 1 😭 glad we made it! While this book was slow to catch me when it finally did there was no letting up! This was like a warm hug on a very good day.

This book was everything. I loved the writing, the characters. I loved it was the POV of the single mom, I think a lot of readers will be able to relate to her. I also loved how understanding and patient the MMC was. He was just such a great character and I was to happy when they got together.

In The Love Lyric, the main character works for a skincare company and is in charge of a publicity stint with their brand ambassador, a hot new R&B singer who she has been told not to date. So I am sure you can see where this is going. I read the previous book in this series about the Greene sisters with flower names and I loved being back in their world. It was a sweet romance with the twist of it being a single mom and a celebrity. Nothing felt forced, the feelings and conversations were so natural and realistic and it gave me the warm fuzzies.

This was the third in the series and it can be read as a stand alone, which was good because I have only read the first one
But this was cute.

Angel is a popular musician whose stylist Violet is Iris's sister. They meet and Angel and iris get together despire Iris not wanting to date because of her late husband. Good forced proximity, slow burn( my fav) and he falls first romance. And it was open door! Again so cute. T
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exachange for an honest review.

As a long-time fan of this series, I was delighted by how The Love Lyric deepened its exploration family, sisterhood and personal growth, all set against the backdrop of a “forbidden” love. Iris, the eldest Greene sister, embarks on a transformative journey from grief to embracing romance once again, while Angel’s struggles with family tensions and staying true to his creative path provide a poignant contrast to Iris’s evolving journey.

At its core, this novel is about healing, self-discovery, and acceptance. Angel’s open-hearted pursuit of Iris contrasts with her initial hesitation, but his consistent patience and warmth encourage her to embrace the new possibilities their blossoming relationship offers. As their connection evolves, Angel finds solace in Iris’s unwavering support amidst his struggle to authentically represent himself as a musical artist all while facing pushback from his family. Meanwhile, Iris learns to be open to love again in unexpected ways through his steady presence.

Their heartfelt connection made the book a joy to read.

I also loved revisiting the sisters from previous books and seeing how their partners have become an integral part of the Greene family dynamic.

This highly anticipated release was well worth the wait.

Thank you to Berkley and NetGalley for providing the ARC of this story!

This was such a satisfying ending. It’s such a beloved series. I want to keep hanging with the Greene sisters and reading their love stories. Iris was such a strong female protagonist, and I loved that we got to watch her and angels love story from day one. The story was so vulnerable and riel and I definitely felt a lot of feels!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Pub for this ARC!

3.5 Stars

This was a fun and sweet story that felt like a warm cup of coffee on a winter day. Iris isn't my favorite character of the three, but I loved watching her character develop and heal through her grief.

What didn't work for me is that I found the chemistry between the characters to be lacking. Other parts there was building momentum that ended up falling flat.

Overall, I still enjoyed this read!

Yes, yes, yes!

This one was really good! Single mom falling back in love after the death of her first love. Angel was loving, caring, and patient even with some of the emotional turmoil he was facing with his mother. Iris went through so much and love was not what she was looking for. Somehow she opened herself up to love at her own pace.

Loved this!

3.5 stars *** rounded up

This was so sweet. I loved the story of Iris overcoming her grief to find love again and Angel learning to accept himself. There were some parts that dragged for me a bit, but overall this was a fun, easy read. And I loved the R&B singer aspect!!!

I absolutely loved this beautifully written second chance romance story. The writing style is easy to follow and beautiful. I also love how the author depicted the family dynamics between the siblings and parents. Part three was a fantastic wrap-up to a family love story, and Lily got her love.

Iris hasn't really dated since her husband tragically passed away in a car accident. In fact, she hasn't even been interested in anyone since Terry's passing.. That is, until her sister's wedding when she connects with Angel, an R&B star who is one of her sister's clients. Iris can't see a future with Angel - after all he's a celebrity and she's just a normal, single mom. But Angel has been name a brand ambassador for the beauty company that Iris works for and the two of them get sent on a promotional tour to launch a new product.

Overall this was an enjoyable read. There was a little bit of the forbidden romance trope here as Iris's boss warned her against getting involved with Angel prior to the tour. The two main characters had good chemistry and were well rounded characters. And I loved the cameos from the two Greene sisters who starred in the first two books of the series.

Overall: 4/5
Spice: 1.5/3

Iris is a single mom, working at a beauty company. Her company is collaborating with R&B artist, Angel - who she has met a few times over the years through her sister. Angel has expressed interest for Iris in the past, not to her knowledge though. Despite his flirtatious behavior, Iris is hoping to keep things strictly professional. She cares about her job and isn’t sure if she’s ready to consider dating again. But things don’t always go as planned.

This is my first book my Kristina Forest, and while it was part of a series, the book was easily read as a standalone. This book really has it all: character growth and development, advances to the plot that make sense, interesting back stories for the main characters, and not too spicy for me! Just right. Angel is so patient and understanding, I really appreciated his approach. Iris is relatable, as a career driven and emotionally closed off woman. I was definitely in love with the layers of this one. I also listened to this in tandem with reading, and I throughly enjoyed the narrators!

Thank you @berkleyromance and @netgalley for the free gifted copy! #berkleypartner

Looking for a slow burn romance that hits all the right notes? Then this new release is definitely for you!

Iris and Angel’s natural progression was a delight to follow. I really enjoyed their instant chemistry, adult communication skills, and how they were able to work through their issues or own grievances throughout the story.

This was an excellent ending to the series and I am very much looking forward to reading what Kristina has next up her sleeve!

I went into this without knowing it was the third in the series, and you can do the same, it is not needed (Although I kind of wish I had read the previous stories as those characters are great but now I know the ending). Sweet musical love story, which im always a sucker for, that is predictable but nice.