{"id":30394,"date":"2023-04-08T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T14:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30394"},"modified":"2023-03-11T13:32:58","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T19:32:58","slug":"wotr23-enemiestolovers-instalove-smalltown-ku-the-sweetest-thing-starlight-harbor-book-1-by-bria-quinlan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/twinsietalk.com\/?p=30394","title":{"rendered":"#WOTR23 #EnemiesToLovers #InstaLove #SmallTown #KU &#8211; The Sweetest Thing, Starlight Harbor Book 1 by Bria Quinlan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Attending-Author-White.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-29394 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Attending-Author-White.png?resize=300%2C280\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Attending-Author-White.png?resize=300%2C280 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Attending-Author-White.png?resize=768%2C717 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Attending-Author-White.png?w=796 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1651536552i\/61022840.jpg?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/synopsis.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25369 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/synopsis.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/synopsis.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/synopsis.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/synopsis.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starlight Harbor\u2019s Sweetheart has had enough\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Lyra Grigor is the easy going, sweet, smile-at-everyone owner of The Sweetest Things.\u00a0 When an annoying travel site puts Starlight Harbor on their Top Ten Tacky Tiny Towns list for the fourth year running, she knows it\u2019s time to give the writer a bit of spicy tart\u00a0instead of a teaspoon of sugar.<\/p>\n<p>An outsider who just wants out\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Spence\u00a0C\u00f4te\u00a0has no idea what hit his site. Nearly a thousand replies on some little baker\u2019s comment and everything has blown up. Since the site is up for sale, it couldn\u2019t have happened at a worse time. Now he has to drive up to the middle of nowhere coast of Maine and get this resolved. ASAP.<\/p>\n<p>Two worlds collide\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Between the puppies dressed as pirates, the older women masquerading as tavern wenches, and the sweetest little baker he\u2019s ever seen, Spence knows Starlight Harbor might not just be freakishly adorable\u2026.it might be what he\u2019d been looking for.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/goodreads.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25373 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/goodreads.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/goodreads.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/goodreads.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/goodreads.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/61022840-the-sweetest-things\">Goodreads<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/buylinks.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25375 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/buylinks.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/buylinks.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/buylinks.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/buylinks.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=twintalk-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B07TYRVXFH&amp;asins=B07TYRVXFH&amp;linkId=766a834a4fca2c855ec4c75443b2ae38&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/angie.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25377 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/angie.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/angie.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/angie.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/angie.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Review by Twinsie Angie<\/p>\n<p>I was given this book by the author for an honest review.<\/p>\n<p>I am not sure where to begin with this book except to say it landed in my lap during a much needed time.\u00a0 I needed some light.\u00a0 I needed some sweet.\u00a0 I needed a delicious buttercream frosting cupcake that only Lyra and Spencer could provide.<\/p>\n<p>This book is ab-so-lute adorable fun.\u00a0 It is insta-hateish love???\u00a0 Is this a thing?\u00a0 I dunno but Bria did it and I loved it. \u00a0\u00a0This book has banter\u2026lawd the banter between Lyra, the harmed town baker and Spencer, the journalist and or Mob Boss???\u00a0 I loved the town history and why they do the Christmas celebrations year-round.\u00a0 I loved how the town rallied behind Lyra when she was throwing Spencer out of town\u2026Angie and her dog did make me smile A LOT.<\/p>\n<p>I was reading this book and laughing so much.\u00a0 The townspeople are nuts but in the best dang possible way.\u00a0 Lyra and Spencer and both head over heels about the other but pride keeps them at bay from admitting feelings pluuuuuus they aren\u2019t really sure if feelings are reciprocated.<\/p>\n<p>I had the best couple of hours reading and admit I might grab the next book in the series just because I wanna see how Cam is going to win Vi.\u00a0 She is a disgruntled female who is going to be wooed in a biiiiiiiiig way.<\/p>\n<p>But honestly this book was just a fun read.\u00a0 It\u2019s a good book when you just need some happiness or feel good in your life.\u00a0 Don\u2019t we all need and want some happiness and feel good!!??<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/abouttheauthor.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25376 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/abouttheauthor.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/abouttheauthor.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/abouttheauthor.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/abouttheauthor.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bria Quinlan is an award-nominated bestselling author of eight\u00a0<b>Romantic Comedies<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>YA Issue Books\u00a0<\/b>(that she swears are funny&#8230;really. They are.) Her books make you snort Diet Coke out your nose or tear up and curse her name.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Formatted\">It didn\u2019t surprise anyone when Bria Quinlan started writing YA Rom Coms\u2026 after all, her life is a walking sitcom (minus the commercials). Plus, secretly she\u2019s still 16 (although her license says something different). Finally putting those English Literature and Creative Writing degrees and Copy Editing cert to work, Bria\u2019s excited to get her quirky stories on the page to share with the world (or at least a segment of it).<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s represented by the awesomely amazing Lauren Macleod of the Clan\u2026. Oh, wait. Of Strothman Agency.<\/p>\n<p>Bria writes Romantic Comedies for teens that take hard topics and make you laugh through your tears. You can contact her at briaquinlan.com OR twitter @briaquinlan<br \/>\nShe also writes sweet &amp; sassy Contemporary Romances as Caitie Quinn.<\/p>\n<p>A proud Golden Heart Finalist, she\u2019s focusing on writing stories that make you laugh, make you cry and remind you that life is an adventure not to be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/socialmedia.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25370 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/socialmedia.jpg?resize=300%2C100\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/socialmedia.jpg?resize=300%2C100 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/socialmedia.jpg?resize=768%2C256 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/twinsietalk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/socialmedia.jpg?w=900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"TruncatedContent__text TruncatedContent__text--medium TruncatedContent__text--expanded\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"contentContainer\">\n<div class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph\">\n<div class=\"DetailsLayoutRightParagraph__widthConstrained\"><span class=\"Formatted\"><b>Amazon:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybgdq33r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ybgdq33r<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Kobo:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/krvpqjr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/krvpqjr<\/a><br \/>\n<b>BN:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ydf9det6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ydf9det6<\/a><br \/>\n<b>iBooks:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/jrblzqr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/jrblzqr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Facebook:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y9bcw7za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y9bcw7za<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Twitter:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zsxehx8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/zsxehx8<\/a><br \/>\n<b>Instagram:\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yd8nv8tj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yd8nv8tj<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>BookBub:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8edzs5d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8edzs5d<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>BREW HA HA SERIES<\/b><\/p>\n<p>#1 The Last Single Girl<br \/>\n#2 Worth the Fall<br \/>\n#3 The Catching Kind<br \/>\n#4 The Proposing Kind<br \/>\n#5 Things That Shine<br \/>\n#6 *In Progress*!<\/p>\n<p><b>STARLIGHT HARBOR<\/b><\/p>\n<p>#1 The Sweetest Things<br \/>\n#2 Back to You (summer 2022!!!)<\/p>\n<p><b>RVHS SECRETS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>#1 Secret Girlfriend<br \/>\n#2 Secret Life<\/p>\n<p><b>YA Standalones<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Wreckless<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starlight Harbor\u2019s Sweetheart has had enough\u2026 Lyra Grigor is the easy going, sweet, smile-at-everyone owner of The Sweetest Things.\u00a0 When an annoying travel site puts Starlight Harbor on their Top Ten Tacky Tiny Towns list for the fourth year running, she knows it\u2019s time to give the writer a bit of spicy tart\u00a0instead of a &hellip; 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