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June Buddy Read - Truth or Beard (Chiara, Bianca)
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I’ve checked your books and we just have 3 in common!



We could read one of Sarina’s books or, maybe, something else by Mariana Zapata! Otherwise let me know if you have other suggestions! ☺️

I’ve checked your books and we just have 3 in common!



We coul..."
Hi Chiara! I somehow just saw this. I snagged

I looked through your want to read shelf. What do you think of these?




I’ve checked your books and we just have 3 in common..."
I got




I’m not a huge PNR reader! A friend of mine suggested that book to me a few days ago saying it’s a good one!
Anyway I’m ok with anything you want to read! ☺️


I’m not a huge PNR reader! A friend of mine suggested that book to me a few days ago saying it’s a good one!
Anyway I..."



I’m not a huge PNR reader! A friend of mine suggested that book to me a few days ago saying it’s a goo..."
Ok, perfect!

The 1st is ok for me!
Do you prefer to comment it as we read it or after we both finish it? I usually discuss it as I read it (using the spoiler tag if my BR partner is behind me), but if you prefer to discuss it after we finished reading it, it’s ok as well.

The 1st is ok for me!
Do you prefer to comment it as we read it or after we both finish it? I usually discuss it as I read it (using the ..."
I'm down to discuss it as we read it! :)

Yes!"
Great! Then I’ll start reading it later today :)

I haven’t read much of it, but I’m really enjoying it! I have a feeling this is gonna be a fun read!
The old trick of twins mix-up is hilarious!
Duane and Jessica are so cute together...I adore their bantering and the way they always challenge each other!


Duane is an old school kind of guy..he wants to go straight to the point, not thinking about hooking up or dating but instead thinking he wants to marry a Jessica! I’m sure if Jessica finds out she’s gonna be quite scared!!

And I really like that Duane has been in love with Jessica since they were teens. Usually the heroine falls in love first.

And I really like that Duane has been in love with Jessica since they were teens. Usually the heroine falls in love first."
Duane is a great guy..he has serious intentions towards Jess..maybe a bit too serious for Jessica’s liking!
And Jessica is a strong independent woman..and I like sassy heroines!
I’m on chapter 11..they just had a disastrous first date..I hope they’ll be able to find an agreement and start dating again!

Yeah, there's good bantering happening.
I'm on chapter eight now. I wasn't expecting the thing with the Iron Wraiths. I wonder how dangerous that's going to get.

Yeah, there's good bantering happening.
I'm on chapter eight now. I wasn't expecting the thing w..."
I think the Iron Wraiths will bring a huge turning point to the story!
In fact, I’m on chapter 26 and (view spoiler)


I was a little annoyed by Duane insisting on "courting" Jessica in that old-fashioned, patriarchal kind of way, but if she likes that, then who am I to say different?
One of the brothers has the same name as my dog haha.

I was a little annoyed by Duane insisting on "courting" Jessica in that old-fashioned, patriarchal kind..."
Yep I’ve finished a couple of days ago but don’t worry take your time!
Well Duane seems a real old fashion guy..he’s been in love with Jess since they were kids and he wants to do things right but maybe he’s a bit too pushy at the beginning with the courting thing..the “we’re suited” speech is a bit too much!!
And at the beginning he was too focused on the future. I mean..it’s crazy to stop a relationship after the first date just because Jess might leave in a couple of years...you should live day by day without planning too much..

I was a little annoyed by Duane insisting on "courting" Jessica in that old-fashioned, p..."
Yeah, it was a little over the top.
And I agree! You should give it a shot no matter what the future might have in store.

I have to say I wasn't impressed overall. It started off with some potential, but then it went into weird, culturally tone deaf territory with the mention of Cletus “..does it with a bunch of native Americans fellas, good guys. They all get together and run around the forest in loin cloths.” Like, what? Stereotype much? Also, the skinheads. A Jewish person probably wouldn't feel safe reading this book, and frankly, I was offended by the depiction of Native Americans. It's just not acceptable, especially in this political climate.
Other than that, there were a lot of typos and comma splices, so the writing itself came off as sloppy. I don't think I'll be reading anything else by this author. :/

I've actually enjoyed it. Yes, maybe there were some clichés and stereotypes, but romance is not usually the most erudite literary genre!
Most of the times a romance novel is lighthearted and not particularly deep or developed and its main aim is to entertain. Or at least that's my point of view!
Of course there are better stories, with multi-layered characters and a more profound plot, but overall I've enjoyed Truth or Beard. It was an easy and light book and I took it for what it is!
I don't think I'm gonna be reading the next books of the series soon, because right now I have many other stories I'm more interested in reading..but maybe in a few months I'll go back to this series!
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