{"id":53517,"date":"2020-07-22T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T12:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=53517"},"modified":"2020-07-20T07:59:55","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T11:59:55","slug":"blog-tour-arc-review-the-trouble-with-wanting-cedar-point-1-by-jillian-liota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=53517","title":{"rendered":"Blog Tour & ARC Review: The Trouble With Wanting (Cedar Point, #1) by Jillian Liota"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blurb<\/b><\/h4>\n

Ruby Roberts is heading to Cedar Point to connect with the father who left her behind. Easy conversation with the handsome man sitting next to her isn\u2019t what she\u2019s expecting from her cross-country flight, but it\u2019s not something she\u2019s complaining about, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n

Boyd Mitchell is flying home for some end-of-summer relaxation and time with his favorite people \u2013 his family. A talkative seat-mate that pulls him out of his shell is the last thing he wants, but he can\u2019t seem to resist her charm.<\/p>\n

When Boyd and Ruby end up in the same lakeside town, their banter and flirtation quickly become a steamy fling that leaves them both breathless. Neither of them are expecting to find a romance that has them both reconsidering everything they used to believe about love.<\/p>\n

As their time in Cedar Point comes to an end, the two will have to decide whether they want their connection to turn into a real-world relationship, or whether wanting more is nothing but trouble.<\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n

This is such a gorgeous read! A sweet, fun, sexy and heartfelt small-town romance, and though a standalone, it\u2019s also a fantastic beginning to a new series that I can\u2019t wait to dive into!<\/p>\n

Boyd Mitchell is a workaholic who is flying from his home in Boston back to his home town of Cedar Point to spend the last two weeks of summer with his family \u2013 as is their tradition. Quiet and standoff-ish he is definitely not a people person, but that all changes when he is seated next to a beautiful, but chatty, woman on his flight.<\/p>\n

Ruby Roberts has never flown before, and she\u2019s nervous as all hell. But she\u2019s taking a trip to meet the father who walked out on her and her mother when she was just a child. A quirky, spirited woman, she is known for her rambling, and from the moment she boards the plane, she strikes up a lively conversation with her seatmate.<\/p>\n

Boyd and Ruby\u2019s banter and flirting is fun and quick-witted, and over all too soon. So, they are both thrilled when they discover that they have ended up in the same small town for their trip. Not wanting to miss the opportunity to spend time together, they go all-in, and Ruby is quickly swept up into Boyd\u2019s life and his lively family, every moment of it drawing them closer and closer together as they fall hard and fast.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fun and exciting, and I was riding the wave of anticipation waiting for something to happen between these two. It\u2019s easy and natural, with great chemistry and fantastic build-up, and it\u2019s so, so beautiful. I love that they follow their hearts and just go with it.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, I\u2019m glad I\u2019m not the type of girl who plays hard to get. It\u2019s overrated.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is such a functional romance. They have fun together, they talk, they are playful and flirty, there\u2019s no game playing or stupid behaviour, there\u2019s just attraction, openness and so many feels – and some seriously hot sexy time – and I freaking loved it!<\/p>\n

Ruby lifts a hand and strokes it through my hair, the tenderness in her caress cracking something open inside of me.
\n\u201cI couldn\u2019t have dreamed you up,\u201d she whispers, looking at me like I hung the fucking moon.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But, of course, it\u2019s not all easy. Ruby has long-ingrained issues from her past that impact on their deepening relationship. It\u2019s heartbreakingly frustrating, but I could see where she was coming from. Plus, it allows Boyd the chance to shine as the deeply-smitten man who will fight for the girl he loves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you need is a man who loves you enough to never let you go, a man who will continue so show up, time after time, who will continue to fight for you, who will prove to you over and over again that love is <\/i>absolutely worth the trouble.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He\u2019s so freaking perfect! Such a good guy, with a big heart, and I just loved him! Seeing him with his family and friends is gorgeous, and watching his patience, his care, and his understanding when it comes to Ruby just melted my heart. Plus he\u2019s hot as all hell! He\u2019s absolutely irresistible, and I just adored him.<\/p>\n

Damn, do I love her, and I can\u2019t wait to spend the rest of my life making sure she knows how I feel down in the deepest parts of her soul. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Boyd\u2019s family are a fantastic bunch \u2013 they\u2019re very close and have so much love for each other, but still bicker and banter as families do. He\u2019s the eldest of five siblings, so there\u2019s plenty of stories to come for the Mitchell family, and I cannot wait for more!<\/p>\n

This is a really great read. It\u2019s fun and sweet with so much passion and whole lot of heart, and I loved it!<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cedar Point<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The Trouble With Wanting (#1) <\/strong>(Boyd & Ruby)
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The Opposite of Falling (#2) <\/strong>(Andy & Briar)
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The Start of Someday (#2.5) <\/strong>(Jackson & Abby)
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The Problem with Perfect (#3)<\/strong> (Rusty & Bellamy)
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The Echo of Regret (#4)<\/strong> (Bishop & Gabi)
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The Downside to Forever (#5) <\/strong>(Reid & Busy)
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About Jillian Liota<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jillian Liota is a new author writing contemporary romance and new adult fiction. She lives in Kailua, Hawaii\u00a0with her amazing husband, 2 cats, and 3-legged pup.<\/p>\n

She is the author of the new adult romance novel\u00a0The Keeper<\/em>, which focuses on a female college soccer goalie, as well as the follow up novella,\u00a0Keep Away.\u00a0<\/em>Her newest release,\u00a0Like You Mean It<\/em>, is in the contemporary romance genre and has a more mature voice, as it follows a pregnant mother finding love in a new town. The next novel in the Like You Series,\u00a0Like You Want It<\/em>, will be published in Spring 2019.<\/p>\n

She has a master\u2019s in Higher Education and Student Affairs, and she is passionate about all things improvement, development and organization.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s also a big fan of taking walks with her husband and dog Maia, reading romance (obviously), watching a handful of horrible reality TV shows, and exploring the island she calls home. Check out her\u00a0Contact<\/a> page for more information on how to connect.<\/p>\n

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Connect with Jillian: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Email<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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