10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston - Restarting May 18th 2020

[Bre]

HeatherH wrote: "Totally ok with waiting as well - either way works! The few days I know I won't have reading time I'' double up on and of course plan to finish it on the 31st to wrap it up for December's reads and..."

I'll wrap up on the 31st too:)

[Bre]

Dec 24: Free Day

(view spoiler)[Hoping that baby gets strong and healthy!

I feel like the trip is gonna backfire, lol. BUT I'm glad it's another opportunity for them to bond some more! I loved seeing the memories they shared!

I agree about the fact that the conflict Sophie is experiencing really reflects reality! Looking forward to meeting the baby and sister in person tomorrow! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Dec 25: Free Day
(view spoiler)[Like you, I was worried about the trip backfiring but seems to have played out just fine! Sweet tiny Anna! I adored the precious moments Sophie had with Margot as well. Also, that bit she overheard of Wes and Charlie talking.. seems Charlie suspects Wes' crush!

I wonder what the Evil Joe's have up their sleeves for tomorrow's date!! (hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Dec 25: Free Day

(view spoiler)[ I feel the same way! It was sweet to see the family traditions they had, but I like that she didn't spend too much time on it, which would have taken away from then blind date plot focus. Missed Nonna's fun aprons the last two days:( Hopefully she'll have another one with something equally funny soon! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Dec 26: Date 5 - Evil Joes
(view spoiler)[ OMG THEY SENT HER TO A PORN MOVE/SEX SHOP!!!!!!! Like, I can't even right now... I thought the date was off to a bad start with the drive through dinner but man... that took a very unexpected turn lol!

I adore Wes more and more each date! He is so sweet and adorable. I think Nonna is going to end up making him her NYE date the more she see's them together! (hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Dec 26: Date 5
(view spoiler)[I CANNOT! Worst date yet! I was concerned too with the beginning of the date, but I'm surprised that she didn't tell Nonna what happened!

Still hoping for progress with Margot!

I agree about the NYE date! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Dec 27:Date 6

(view spoiler)[ Well, Wes being there made that all sorts of awkward. Poor Wyatt, but he was so sweet and understanding about it. The pups mixed with hockey honestly sounds like a great date lol!

I wish she would have just talked to Wes when he say the bracelet instead of letting him leave :(

Also, super worried about Margot now... (hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Dec 27: Date 6
(view spoiler)[Poor Wes RE: the bracelet!

I also wish she had just told him about the bracelet!

Also worried about Margot!!
Wondering if Maggie Mae picks Wes? Probs not but it would be a funny plot twist!! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

Dec 28: Date 7
(view spoiler)[ Ugh... Griffin?!? Really Aunt Mae?! That ride to the hospital was painful. So glad she has come to terms with it being officially 100% over.

Seeing Margot back to normal and knowing Anna is recovering is such happy news!! I loved the whole family coming together at the hospital too <3

Soph having it out with Olivia and both sides getting to say their piece and then fix this chasm between them was great.. now if only her and Wes would friggin talk already!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[HeatherH]

So.. I kinda finished the book... sorry!!!

Dec 29: Date 8
(view spoiler)[ I LOVE THIS DATE! I adore all the team names and costumes, the humor of it all. I like how her cousins formed their own team just to be there. I LOVE WES TEACHING HER TO BOWL!!!!!!! And her Uncles reaction to her and Wes. And Sara and Jason.. so all so so good!

"Once I'm back in the car, Olivia laughs. 'You two are killing me.'"

Same girl, same. (hide spoiler)]

Dec 30: Date 9
(view spoiler)[ Wes and Laurel got their closure finally and both Sophie and Wes now know the other is officially 100% single and interested in the other. I've been so convinced that Nonna would pick Wes but the whole nursing home thing is throwing me..

I love how sweet her grandparents are with each other. I hope to have that kind of love in my life one day <3 (hide spoiler)]

Dec 31: Date 10 & after
(view spoiler)[ Nonna is a freaking saint and I love her so much! This date topped all ove the dates and not just because of Wes but also because Nonna made sure everyone was there for Sophie.

I really enjoyed her parents showing up and also Wes coming in to write on the board the next day. And the fact that they kept the board going for Friday nights. Gah!!! I really really really loved this sweet story! (hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Dec 28:date 7
(FORGOT TO POST!!! Oops! lol. I read it but didn't post, lol.)

SOOOO MAD (view spoiler)[ I cannot with aunt Maggie Mae! She NEVER should have considered Griffen as an option!

I'm SO glad she is really over him, now, though! (hide spoiler)]

No worries about finishing, I totally get it! It was hard to stop reading from chapter to chapter because it was so well-paced!

[Bre]

Dec 29: Date 8

(view spoiler)[ OMG THE PUNS! One of my favorite things about this book is the number of puns! lolol
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[HeatherH]

Bre wrote: "Dec 29: Date 8

OMG THE PUNS! One of my favorite things about this book is the number of puns! lolol
"

Agreed!!!!!

[Bre]

Dec 30:Date 9
(view spoiler)[Play by play of my thoughts during this chapter:

WhO dId NoNnA sEe At ThE nUrSiNg HoMe??????

OMGGGG It wasn't gonna be Wes but then it turned out to be <3 SOOOOO CUTE!

OMG WTHECK WHY IS FREAKIN LAUREL THERE!!!! 🤬

BUT NOW THERE'S NO GUY, WHAT THE HEEEECCCKKKKKK!
HOW CAN IT BE A DATE???

Ok, so Wes had planned to bring Laurel before he knew he'd get the chance to go with Sophie, BUT, that doesn't change anything!! He should have gone by himself If he wasn't with her anymore! It doesn't make any sense.

Papa calling Nonna "sweet girl" <3<3<3

NEXT CHAPTER BETTER BE ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONS AND EXPLAINING WES'S CRAP BEHAVIOR OF BRINGING STUPID LAUREL!!!!!!
Like ok yes getting closure is important, but why would he ever think that bringing her to Sophie's party is ok when he's interested in Sophie?? Like, no. This not how we should get closure, children.
I have feelings, can you tell?? lolol (hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Dec 31: date 10
(view spoiler)[
Another play by play!!

I was hoping for apron puns throughout the whole thing, buuutt at least we get one on the last date night!!

Yay! Anna is ok!!

OMG I get the clueeeeee! But still doesn't tell us everything!!

OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG I had an inkling that Nonna might do something like this!!!!!! Letting her pick is sooo precious!!! <3

WAIT, WHO IS THE OTHER COUPLE?? MARGOT Couldn't be it,bc she just got her baby home!!!

OMG ITS ADDIE! AWEEEEE!

OMG THE LOVE LETTER!! So much book ending!!!

(hide spoiler)]

[Bre]

Jan 1 and 3 months later
(view spoiler)[
Yay! Dad's there!!! And Mom!! <3

OMGGG Wes coming in and writing on the board!!!!! SOOO CUUUTTEEEE <3<3<3

Yay at Anna being so healthy now!!! <3

Yyayyyyyy!!! (hide spoiler)]

SATISFIED WITH THE ENDING!

[HeatherH]

I love all your feelings here!!!!! Totes the same!!!

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

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[Jenna]

Just finished the first date chapter so I'm not making very good progress but I do think I like it so far. All of the many family members are hard to keep straight in my head but I do like the wholesome family vibe that comes with it - it sort of reminds me of My Life Next Door in that sense. I've already decided who I think she'll end up with but I don't think it's supposed to be a secret. This seems like a really quick and easy read so I'm excited!

[Cate]

It's okay, I'm getting through it really slow too.

(view spoiler)[
Yeah I agree about the family member confusion. There are just so many people it's kind of hard to keep track of who's who. I like how close they are though too.
I haven't read that book so I wouldn't know.

first date:
Aw i thought this first date was cute. Glad it went well. Seth seemed really nice.

Yeah I think I know too and I hope it's not a secret because otherwise it'd be pretty predictable.

(hide spoiler)]

[Cate]

second date:

(view spoiler)[ okay at first i was like "what, why would she put her with a boy that much younger" but then her plan was actually pretty smart. I think I'd be mortified though if one: i was seen out with the younger boy (at least it's not in her own town) and two: i had a light up dress. It's kind of funny though. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenna]

I thought the first date was really cute. I especially enjoyed that her two cousins got to go with her. I know it's not going to go anywhere but it was nice for her to at least start off having a good time, especially after the way that second date went. I don't know if I would have been able to resist using my pass on that one but then again, we haven't seen much of the twins to know how badly their joint date is going to be.

[Jenna]

The third date with Judd seems like the most fun so far. Again, I enjoyed that some of her family members got to go with her -- I really enjoy the dynamic between all of them (or almost all of them). I was also raising my eyebrows at the scenes between Sophie and Wes during this chapter. I'm glad we got to meet his college girlfriend and it's interesting to see Sophie coming around to the feelings she might have for him now that Griffin isn't on her mind constantly. I do wish the chapters were a little longer but I guess it's better for things to go a little quick rather than seem drawn out and boring. It continues to remind me of a much lighter, holiday-themed My Life Next Door.

[Aly]

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[Brittany]

My copy from the library came in so I started this today

[Aly]

I'm so behind! I hope to start this later in the week

[Brittany]

28% Blind date 3 (view spoiler)[ OMG! The nativity scene date! So ridiculous.
Loved the first date with Seth though he's so cute. I wish winters here were as mild as Louisiana. Would love for fake snow to be a treat. The snowball fight and other entertainment sounded lovely.

Griffen is a bit of a jerk but I do wish Sophie would talk to him and get the break completely over with. Not a cool way to find out your bf of a year is thinking he is done with you.

Hope Sophie remembers how important her family is and chooses to spend more time out here no matter the outcome of all these ridiculous dates. (hide spoiler)]

[Brittany]

Aly wrote: "I'm so behind! I hope to start this later in the week"

No worries! This is a pretty quick read so far so I'll likely finish it today. But I'll look forward to your comments when you get the chance to read

[Brittany]

I finished this last night and loved it!

(view spoiler)[ The importance of family in this story was just so special. I loved Sophie changing and becoming more of herself again. Going back to her family and the fab 4. Oh and can we talk about how damn adorable the boy next door is?!

Loved the dates, thought Nonna's final date was super sweet. Could not believe the Evil Jo's. A date at a drive in porno place?! Just crazy.

And everything with Sophie and Margot. Their sisterly relationship makes me think of me and one of my sisters. Loved the random pictures and tmi moments. (hide spoiler)]