{"id":81008,"date":"2025-11-04T08:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=81008"},"modified":"2025-11-04T08:54:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:30","slug":"release-arc-review-love-you-mean-it-blushing-2-by-laura-pavlov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=81008","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Love You, Mean It (Blushing, #2) by Laura Pavlov"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Love You, Mean It by Laura Pavlov is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This is the most beautifully sweet romance! A fun, heartfelt and chemistry-filled single-dad love story, it\u2019s the small-town romance that Laura Pavlov writes so well and I loved this book!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Audiobook narrated by Connor Crais & Erin Mallon<\/em><\/p>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

My new landlord’s a real hard-ass. And I can’t keep my hands off him.<\/p>\n

Charlie Huxley’s the best\u2013and grumpiest\u2013general contractor in Blushing, Alaska. He built the venue for the wedding planning business my bestie and I share. After I accidentally flood my home, he offers me his guesthouse while he handles the repairs. But when he starts to take charge, I feel myself losing control.<\/p>\n

Unable to resist, we casually hook up. We both know once will never be enough.<\/p>\n

Between us, we carry plenty of baggage. I’ve got the absent father, drunk mother, and estranged sister. He grew up in foster care and is single-handedly raising a daughter whose mom visits just once a year.<\/p>\n

But Charlie makes me feel like I belong. And for the first time ever, I picture myself with a real family.<\/p>\n

Before I go all in, I need to learn to set some boundaries.<\/p>\n

Question is: Am I strong enough?<\/p>\n

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

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

This is the most beautifully sweet romance! A fun, heartfelt and chemistry-filled single-dad love story, it\u2019s the small-town romance that Laura Pavlov writes so well and I loved this book!<\/p>\n

This is the second book in the Blushing<\/i> series. It\u2019s the story of wedding planner, Violet, who is the best friend of Montana from [book:You, Me, and Forever|220983486]. There is some character crossover, but this book can easily standalone.<\/p>\n

Violet\u2019s house is being renovated, and she temporarily moves into her contractor, Charlie\u2019s, guest house. They have a snarky, antagonistic relationship, and they bicker constantly, but Violet instantly bonds with Charlie\u2019s seven-year-old daughter, Harper, and as she starts to become a part of their daily lives, things begin to change. Neither of them are interested in a relationship, but their wild chemistry results in sizzling sexy time, and though Violet is scared of any kind of emotional intimacy, Charlie is all straight-talking and no-nonsense, and their dynamic is so much fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cI looked at him and pushed myself up. \u201cYou want to talk while we cuddle before we have sex again?\u201d
\n\u201cYes. And so do you. So stop being a stubborn ass and start talking.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Their connection is easy and natural, and with Violet effortlessly slipping into Charlie and Violet\u2019s family life, they quickly find themselves feeling more than they ever anticipated. The romance is honest and functional, there\u2019s no game playing, and though they have a bit to figure out, it all feels so real, and I loved watching these two fall so hard for each other.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m done holding back. I don\u2019t want anyone else. I want you and only you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The family vibes in this book are just gorgeous. Both Violet and Charlie have the most beautiful relationships with little Violet, and I loved seeing so much of them together. The blend of romance, family, life drama and fun times with friends is so well balanced, and I was easily swept up and loved every moment of this one.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing with you is the first time I\u2019ve ever felt like I fit somewhere. You make me feel like I\u2019m home.\u201d <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This is a sweet and fluffy read that is fun, heartfelt, sexy and swoony and left me with a big smile on my face.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

An Advanced Reader Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Blushing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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You, Me and Forever<\/strong>
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Love You, Mean It<\/strong>
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About Laura<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Laura Pavlov writes sweet and sexy contemporary romance that will make you both laugh and cry. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, mom to two awesome almost-grown kids, and dog-whisperer to one temperamental yorkie and one wild bernedoodle. Laura resides in Las Vegas where she is living her own happily ever after. Be sure to sign up for updates on new releases. Laura loves to hear from readers!<\/p>\n

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Check out our\u00a0Laura Pavlov Author Spotlight<\/a>\u00a0for more awesome reads<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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