Maybe This Time by Kasie West - Restarting August 10th 2020

[Linaria]

One year. Nine events. Nine chances to . . . fall in love?

Weddings. Funerals. Barbecues. New Year's Eve parties. Name the occasion, and Sophie Evans will be there. Well, she has to be there. Sophie works for the local florist, so she can be found at every big event in her small hometown, arranging bouquets and managing family dramas.

Enter Andrew Hart. The son of the fancy new chef in town, Andrew is suddenly required to attend all the same events as Sophie. Entitled, arrogant, preppy Andrew. Sophie just wants to get her job done and finish up her sketches so she can apply to design school. But every time she turns around, there is Andrew, getting in her way and making her life more complicated. Until one day she wonders if maybe complicated isn't so bad after all . . .

Told over the course of one year and following Sophie from event to event, this delightful novel from master of romantic comedy Kasie West shows how love can blossom in unexpected places.

[janel]

Look at me, finally reading cute books y'all ask me to ;)

Also this is the year of florist protagonists!

[Jaye]

This is the year of flowers and I am living for it.

[Martha]

I've just got the audiobook version so I'll slowly follow along :)

[janel]

Okay so this was CRAZY adorable - i'm really excited to hear what you guys thought. I'm not usually super into teen romcoms but this didn't deal with a lot of high school stuff so it was great for me!

[janel]

OH - and my favorite trope is in this - (view spoiler)[when he bandages up her foot, it's just so cute I LOVE (hide spoiler)]

[janel]

I feel like @jaye will really like this - the idea of it being told in events - like snapshots - and the boy's love of photography/when they describe the beauty of capturing moments, it's so wholesome.

[Jaye]

turniip wrote: "OH - and my favorite trope is in this - [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[WHEN SHE DIDN'T LET HIM CARRY HER. Rude but still cute af (hide spoiler)]

[Jaye]

turniip wrote: "I feel like @jaye will really like this - the idea of it being told in events - like snapshots - and the boy's love of photography/when they describe the beauty of capturing moments, it's so wholes..."

YES. God it was just so good, Instead of extra filler it gets right to the good stuff and I love so much how this entire book was done. Plus so many flowers, I stan

[Jaye]

I love Kasie. I didn't like her last one so much but I can't get over this one, it was just so pure and wholesome. Blessed.

[Martha]

Chapter 7 - This is a good start. Really cute. I keep feeling like I'm reading a Sarah Dessen novel almost?

[Martha]

Ch 8 - Ugh her Mom is so cringey

[Martha]

Ch 28 - This is so adorable! One of my favourite Kasie West books so far. I hope the ending is good too

[Martha]

turniip wrote: "OH - and my favorite trope is in this - [spoilers removed]"

I'm a sucker for that trope haha

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Karen]

Think this might be a good alternative to thrillers...

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 11.


(view spoiler)[That date with Kyle sounded fun (not). I like Andrew so far. He seems to make things interesting for her. Too bad his dad is a jerk. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 21.


(view spoiler)[At times Sophie makes me mad with how she treats Andrew. Thankfully she is getting better. They should start bonding over the facet that neither of their parents want them to go to college for what they actually want to. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Up to Chapter 11 (view spoiler)[ Sophie and Andrew's first interaction was such a mess in so many ways, but I loved it. Okay this is Kasie West and I know it will probably happen, but this idea of Sophie and Andrew being enemies to lovers is giving me life! I can't wait to see what all happens. (hide spoiler)]

Can I just say I really like the little snippets about the flowers featured at the different events this takes place at? I think it's really cute.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

Erin wrote: "Up to Chapter 11 [spoilers removed]

Can I just say I really like the little snippets about the flowers featured at the different events this takes place at? I think it's really cute."


I like reading about the flowers too.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm up to Chapter 31.


(view spoiler)[This was a rough set of chapters to get through. I swear Sophie was always fighting with someone. I was glad that Andrew finally stood up to his dad. (hide spoiler)]

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

I'm finished.


(view spoiler)[I'm glad that she finally decided that she didn't have to leave to be happy. Although, with wanting to do fashion is would be best for her to be in New York. Thankfully her and Andrew are finally together. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

☆☆Hannah☆☆ wrote: "Erin wrote: "Up to Chapter 11 [spoilers removed]

Can I just say I really like the little snippets about the flowers featured at the different events this takes place at? I think it's really cute."..."

I know nothing about flowers, so having those little bits in there is really nice!

[Lee]

Chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ Poor Gunner. Having that happen had to be terrifying for him! Their mother has completely checked out and I feel horrible for them. (hide spoiler)]

@Hannah (view spoiler)[ She is starting to be nicer to them, but they still have some snark which I love! I'm glad that didn't all disappear. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

☆☆Hannah☆☆ wrote: "I'm up to Chapter 31.
[spoilers removed]"


(view spoiler)[ Sophie really does seem to pick fights, but it was nice to finally see Andrew stand up to his dad! I hope from there if we see him more that he'll be a little bit better.

Also, I can't believe her dad lied to her the entire time about the college fund. Like... how low can you go? I felt so bad for her in that moment. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ It's about time those two ended up together!! I'm glad they finally admitted their feelings for one another and worked things out. I'm curious how their long distance relationship worked out. For so long they had struggled to properly communicate with one another, so they would be an interesting challenge for them. But this was a good read! I really enjoyed it. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

Chapters 1-12:
Valentine's Day and Mother's Day
(view spoiler)[So far I like Micah better than Andrew and Sophie. I think it's the way they treat each other. They still disagree with and annoy each other whenever they see each other. I hope Sophie will be happy whether she stays or goes after high school. (hide spoiler)]

[Leah]

The flower parts have been my favorite.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆]

@Erin... I do agree that her father was terrible for lying.

@Leah...Micah for the most part was an awesome character

[Leah]

Good to know.

[Leah]

Chapters 13-25:
A Wedding, 4th of July, and a Funeral
(view spoiler)[Andrew's dad is a bigger jerk than I thought. It seems like he gets worse with each event. Also, I'm glad that Andrew and Sophie are starting to be friends. It's headed to more--they kissed once. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Opening chapter immediately sets up our character and it’s fairly positive.

[Leah]

Chapters 26-32:
Birmingham Benefit & Fall Festival
(view spoiler)[I feel bad for Sophie. Her dad lied about her college money. She did get a scholarship to a school in Alabama, though, so that's a possibility. I hope she decides to take it. Also, she and Michah are fighting, and Andrew finally stood up to his dad. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch4. Both making assumptions about each other-rather abrasive start.

[Leah]

Yes, it was.

[Leah]

Chapters 33-41:
Thanksgiving & New Year's Eve
(view spoiler)[Micah and Sophie have made up. Sophie and Andrew are a couple. Even though he's moving back to NYC. Also, Micah and Lance are heading toward a romantic relationship. I hope it works out for both couples. Also, no word on college. That comes in February. After the story is over. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch10. Feels quite easy to race through. Andrew and Sophie seem more alike than they may want to admit. The mother/daughter dinner highlights some of the issues.

[Karen]

Up to ch18. Definitely two steps forward and three steps back. Why are they so prickly? Also, really not liking Andrew’s dad.

[Karen]

Up to ch29. Really am liking the details about the flowers. Thought John’s funeral was a little sad, though it has helped the development of characters starting to open their eyes a little.

[Karen]

Up to ch37. Am wondering just how Andrew’s dad is going to feature in the latter part. There’s got to be something else.

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page. Some minor irritants, but mostly worked out well. Nice to not have everything tied up by the end.

[Leah]

Karen wrote: "Finished. Review on home page. Some minor irritants, but mostly worked out well. Nice to not have everything tied up by the end."

I don't usually like it when authors do that, but this time I did.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[Shae]

22% (view spoiler)[ I really don’t like Sophie’s mum! (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

59% (view spoiler)[ Sophie did overstep the boundary then with Andrew. I don’t think it’s fair for her to say that about him and his dad. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

77%(view spoiler)[ Sophie’s dad was lying about the college money!! (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

80% (view spoiler)[ I’m glad mika and Sophie have made up (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting August 10th 2020. Happy Reading ☺

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[Lenni]

Hello! I’m starting the book today and super excited to do so. It’s been forever since I’ve read a Kasie West Book, so I’m a bit scared.

[Lenni]

I’m 14% through (aka, I finished the Valentine’s Day Event) and I’m loving this book! It’s such an interesting concept and I think it’s working so far.

[Melanie]

I'm 6% now. Just starting to get interesting. I like Micah!