Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
CeCe is enjoying life in Buckeye Falls. Her co-worker Evan has caught her eye but he is younger than her. She worries the age difference will be a problem. When her former boss and boyfriend Eric comes back into the picture, things get complicated. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Buckeye Falls, Ohio is at it again!! Love is floating in the air for this small town, but what will that breeze bring with it? Ginny and Max (from book one) are preparing for their wedding. A bash with their friends and family. While that is very exciting there is something else…. or SOMEONE else coming to town that has everyone a buzz. A major food truck competition with a big time chef (Eric) as a judge is coming to Ohio and it has everyone talking!! Evan is excited with not only the possibility of competing, but maybe finally showing his family is love of cooking!! Max has taught him a lot over the last couple years and he can’t wait to show off his skills! CeCe on the other hand, isn’t so thrilled about the competition or rather the chef judge who just happens to be her ex-boyfriend! She left him and that town, broken hearted and she wanted nothing else, but to move on. She had to get away from that man!! She likes control and Eric the creep threatens that and more coming back into her life. Man when the universe throws your past into your present things can get messy! Cece and Evan have worked together for a while now and she’s starting to think her “no dating someone you work with” rule doesn’t have to apply to her bright-eyed coworker. He is a great guy who helps everyone he can and he’s not to bad on the eyes either! Can she make it work with a co-worker? Can she open herself up with Evan? Should she even try? Evan knows something is up with CeCe, but she dodges him every time he asks. Unsure of what’s wrong he doesn’t rush things. He’s wanted to date CeCe for some time now, but after the Christmas Jubilee he’s just biding his time. Can Evan stand a chance with CeCe? Will the age gap (5 years) between the two be an issue? And man oh man, what about his family?? Will they scare her off before he even gets a chance with her? CeCe and Evan’s story is so cute and fun! This can be read as a stand alone, but I would recommend just reading the first one too. There are characters from the first book that I personally like having some back story to, when reading this one. These are sweet small-town romances that will have you falling in love with the characters like you are a part of their lives! I can not wait to read book 3!!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
CeCe and Evan work well together in the kitchen of the diner that they both work at. Evan is young, energetic, and finally living his life the way he wants to, after getting out from underneath the family that always thinks they know what’s best for him. CeCe has recently moved to Buckeye Falls for a fresh start after breaking up with Eric, when she learned that he was married. CeCe finally manages to move on, and finally decides to open her heart up to Evan, despite the age difference that she thinks makes it a bad idea. The diner they work for enters a food truck contest to promote their business, but it comes with a major catch, CeCe’s ex is a part of the contest because he’s a celebrity chef.
This book is great, and is a guaranteed Happily-Ever-After.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book, maybe more than the first one. Usually the first book in a series is my favorite, but I really fell in love with Evan and CeCe. I love that these characters are so real and relatable. Heartbreak is a real thing, it’s something that CeCe has dealt with in the past and it keeps her closed off from so many, especially Evan who just wants to love her. Evan is hopeful and optimistic and definitely wears his heart on his sleeve, especially where CeCe is concerned. As hard as she fights it CeCe eventually admits and gives into her own attraction to Evan. How will their budding relationship do when CeCe’s horrible ex comes in to town for a food truck competition? Evan isn’t someone who will give up on CeCe without a hard fight. This is definitely a must read!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an amazing,y sweet, easy weekend read! It has all of the cozy elements you could ask for and is definitely Hallmark-ish. This is the 2nd book in the series, it follows different characters from the same town. CeCe is just as broody as a normal character in a love story, but it still provides all the feelings while you’re whisked away into the setting and storyline! Definitely a must read!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An absolutely sweet small town romance. This is the second book in the series and can be read as a stand alone. It follows CeCe and Evan with sprinkles of the book one cast scattered in the story. The characters are easy to connect with as their stories unfold. It leaves you wanting to know more with each turn of the page. One cannot help but to root for the main characters throughout the story. A very enjoyable read, so much so that I devoured it in one day.
CeCe is wants control both in her life and in the kitchen. She has no room for distractions, even if a coworker has captured her attention. Evan works with CeCe at the restaurant. He has had a crush on her from day one but he isn’t making the move yet. Love cannot be rushed after all. The past that broke CeCe rolls into town hosting a major food competition. Even wants to compete with CeCe, but is she ready to move on from the past? Is Evan enough sunshine and optimism that they pull through?
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Falling for You was such a cute book. I loved it more than Falling Home, the first book in the Buckeye Falls series, which is saying a lot. This series gives me a Gilmore Girls feel- the small town, where everyone knows everyone. I have CeCe envisioned like Sookie- the amazing chef that is a little quirky but everyone loves. Evan is a few years younger, and landed in Buckeye Falls a couple years ago, and has has a crush on CeCe ever sense. He finally makes his feelings known, and hopes the feelings are reciprocated. CeCe carries a bit of baggage from her previous relationship, which she has hidden well… That is until said ex, brings a cooking competition to Buckeye Falls. Things heat up in the kitchen, and outside… and I loved it. I hardly put this book down, I love all the characters, and Evan is wonderful. I am glad the previous characters from book 1 continued to make appearances throughout. Please let there be more to come!!
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a cute romance story. It is perfect if you are looking for a quick read! Finished it in one setting, was so good. It is very well written with really good characters that you’ll just fall in love with. I haven’t read many books that have a chef/baker as one of the main characters so, that was nice and refreshing. All in all, would definitely recommend to anyone who loves a good romance!
Review by @heather26
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
CeCe leaves Chicago after a traumatic and embarrassing breakup. She lands in Buckeye Falls and carefully guards her heart. Yet, Evan, the optimistic, happy co-worker slowly starts to crack the shell she has build around herself. She breaks her number one role and gives him a shot. But a food truck competition with the judge being celebrity chef Eric, CeCe’s ex brings all those old feelings of the breakup back to the surface and that painful past back to the present.
Very cute read. You get to know the characters and root for CeCe along the way.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.5 stars!!
CeCe LaRue is familiar with the heat of a kitchen but she’s not about to be burned by another man in her life. She’s quite content working at Max’s Diner in Buckeye Falls. When an opportunity comes up to enter a cooking contest, CeCe is hesitant but interested.
Evan Lawson is that friend that everyone wants to have. Always a smile or hug to share, Evan is a remarkable guy. Is he perfect? No…show me a perfect guy please and I might change my mind. Evan is finding an attraction to CeCe though as they work side by side at the diner everyday. He’s actually been crushing on CeCe for quite some time and when the cooking competition comes up he’s hoping it’s a chance to get even closer to her.
A past flame in CeCe’s life could scorch any hopes of this relationship ever going anywhere if things don’t change fast!
I loved this second book in this series. I did read the first one as well and equally loved it. This can be read as a stand alone. I really enjoy the style of writing in this series and the stories come to life before you as you read. I found myself tearing up and angry and then the next minute I was fist pumping and hollering for a victory! I’m excited about the next book but was a bit surprised as to the characters in the next one!! I was just sure it would be someone else featured but hopefully their story is coming soon too!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a fantastic addition to this series and was such a sweet and enjoyable read. I really loved reading about CeCe and Evan. They had a great connection and I thought it was lively the way we got to see that grow.
The author has nailed the overall vibe of this book. It is easy to read, fun and lighthearted. It really worked well with thr characters that we are reading about. I connected with the storyline straight away and thoroughly enjoyed it right until the end. I am looking forward to the rest of this series.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series. At times it seems very slow moving. I did do some skimming periodically and did not miss any of the story. In here we see if Evan and corral CeCe into being more than his friend. I really did like both of these characters. Each one gets stuck on social norms which impedes their moving forward together.
My one issue is the complication with Eric. I do wish the author would have brought him into the story way earlier as it would have added another element for both main characters.
I do like the all the added time we get with characters that were introduced in book 1. Overall the pace of the story was slower but it still a good read.
This is the second book in the Buckeye Falls Series and it was just as good as the first one! After reading the first book I was definitely intrigued by the chemistry between Cece and Evan so I was stoked to find out about this book. This book follows Evan, a few years younger than Cece, try to prove that he is worth dating and not the kid everyone treats him like. This was a nice age gap in the sense that it was not creepy and both partners discussed the way it made them feel…eventually. I think it was about 5 years and he is in his mid 20s so her turning 30 that year was not too much of a gape for it to be gross. Evan was a sweet little golden retriever and Cece was fierce and i loved it. I adored the small town setting and diner vibes. The tight knit community in Buckeye Falls is really charming in this book. I am falling for the entire town. This book is fun and light and falling for these characters was so easy. I liked the setting and the communication that went on between the two. It was pretty realistic i think to how this would play out in real life and I am glad Eric got what he deserved and Dale had his behind handed to him too. Yay for men being put in their place! I hope if there is a third book it is about Natalie.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I whole heartedly enjoyed this book. The world building and storyline were wonderful. I enjoyed the characters very much. This is the 2nd book in the series but can be read as a standalone. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Reviewed by @mimimadge
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I absolutely love a grumpy/sunshine story where the male is the sunshine, and Evan is all sunshine. Getting to see his and CeCe’s background break my heart. Watching Evan and CeCe go from friends to the beginnings of a relationship, having to battle with sharing your pains with hear other and trusting them to run run away screaming. Small town, grumpy/sunshine, secret crushes, workplace romance, and wonderful food everywhere. What’s not to enjoy 😊
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Buckeye Falls is such an amazing town with amazing people. In the second book from Libby Kay, we get to learn more about Cece and Evan. When faced with her past, Cece has to decide if she’s ready to let go. Evan has been smitten since the first day but now has to let CeCee decide what’s best for her. If you love getting to know everyone in a small town, then this is the book for you.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The Buckeye falls series, Yet I do feel you could read this as a standalone, definitely read the first it’s very good. It is a nice quick read, with wonderful characters that you can’t help but love. This time we get CeCe and Evans story. So well written. You will love this read.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved reading another book set in the small town of Buckeye Falls. This is the second book in the series, but it follows different characters and starts up right after the first book. The characters from the first book are all scattered throughout so that we can keep an eye on Max, Ginny, Harold, Natalie, and Anthony. In this book, we get to know Cece and Evan who work with Max at the diner. Cece is pretty closed off in the first book and we get to learn more about her past and what brought her to the small town. Why she has a fancy degree but loves the diner, why she doesn’t want to date coworkers, and why a big celebrity chef coming to town throws her into a panic. We also get to know Evan and why he decided not to follow in his dad’s footsteps as a big web developer but instead settled in Buckeye Falls. This is a fun, quick, clean romance book and I was excited to see that a third book is coming and will follow Natalie. I hope more come too because I’d love to get to know Evan’s sister, Mallory, more!
Reviewed by @bibliophilenerd
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Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cece and Evan are battling the odds, will they make it? Can optimism break down CeCe’s walls? This book was such a sweet and easy to read book! I loved every second of it and just found it to be such a feel good read. The ending was what I hoped and it was just so well written. The dynamic between the two MCs was off the charts and I devoured the book before I even knew what happened! An awesome read that flowed so well!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really have enjoyed the Buckeye Falls books so far. This was a cute, quick read for me. I really like this genre especially when baking or cooking is involved in the plot. I thought that Cece was a great character and her chemistry with Evan was well designed. I look forward to more books in the series.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Libby Kay has taken us back to Buckeye Falls, to the lives of CeCe and Evan. Both work at Max’s diner, and while they both had a great time together at a winter festival, they both hide their true feelings from each other.
CeCe doesn’t see herself romantically linked to Evan, he’s younger and she’s nearing the dreaded 3-0. Evan tries to tell her that he is not that much younger and age doesn’t matter. As he navigates his way, patiently; they begin to spend time together outside of work.
Of course, what Evan doesn’t know is that CeCe has another secret and she is not entirely sure she should open up to Evan.
These characters are wonderfully written, this story is filled with friendship, admiration, love, and a fighting spirit. CeCe and Evan’s story kept my interest from beginning to end.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to pick up the second book in this series and it didn’t disappoint! I fell in love with CeCe and Evan straight away – they were both such relatable and down to earth characters, very much so like the characters in book 1. CeCe was hurt by what had happened in her past so think it’s perfectly acceptable that she is so independent and has her walls up to try and protect herself from being hurt again. I knew as soon as CeCe and Evan met he would be the one to heal her and show her how lovely a relationship can be, he was such a true gentleman and I just adored him! I also loved the community feel in this book, all of the characters both main and secondary were lovely!
This really was a beautiful story, well written and with amazing characters. I would highly recommend it and I can’t wait for more from this author!!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.7/5 Stars
Buckeye Falls is the cutest little place! This book is so cute and gives me all the feels. I adored the first one and I adore this one. I love series that are about the same group of people but with a different main character. It’s so well written and so good. I can’t wait to read about Natalie in the next book!
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
CeCe is having a hard time since the Christmas Jubilee because she is starting to have feeling towards Evan. She doesn’t want to have feelings for him since they work together at the diner, but she knows there is something different about him. There is also a big hurdle coming to Buckeye Falls that has CeCe questioning whether to stay or run. Her ex boyfriend, Eric, is coming to Buckeye Falls for a food truck competition. What could possibly go wrong?
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay
Falling for You is the second book in the Buckeye Falls Series and is a Contemporary Romance that I pretty much devoured in one sitting. This can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading the first book as well if you haven’t already. This is a sweet romance that had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This is CeCe and Evans story. He’s had a crush on her for a while and he throws out suttle little hints he wants more but she has locked her heart up from past times of being hurt. With a celebrity chef and cooking competition coming to town CeCe’s time is up no more running from her past Can Evan steal her heart and make her see she can love again? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Falling Home is the second book in the Buckeye Falls series by Libby Kay. This is a charming contemporary romance with a small-town setting, chemistry, emotion, painful pasts, secret-crushes, co-worker/workplace romance, touching details, and taking a chance on love. Add in a cooking competition, and some sparks, and things take a sweet and heart-warming turn.
A wonderful addition to the series. Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Libby Kay!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Falling for You was the perfect book 2 in this series. Yes I say series, however it works perfectly fine as a standalone novel. This author knows how to hook the audience reading this particular genre. And that makes me a huge fan!
CeCe is an independently strong woman who has survived a lot of adversity in life. Especially that of her ex-boyfriend who tried to destroy her life and career because she left him.
Why’d she’d leave him? Well that’s an answer you’re going to have to read to find out.
Evan sees CeCe and she’s everything he wants. But at the same time he knows it won’t be easy. The walls she’s erected to protect herself and her heart are almost impenetrable, like i said almost. As he gradually chips away he realizes he doesn’t want to let go.
But how does she feel about that?
So many questions and so few answers. Well maybe if you check this book out you will get all the answers. The character growth was written beautifully, especially for CeCe. Watching it unfold made me happy. When an author writes a strong female character, I will always be on board!
Now it’s time for book 3! I need more… lol
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book that I’ve read by this author. I really enjoy her writing style. It’s sweet but realistic. Nothing raunchy. The characters are well developed and relatable. Im so happy Evan got his girl. He’s literally the perfect gentleman and he deserves happiness. I cannot wait for the next book.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to get to read Falling for You, the second book in the Buckeye Falls series, and it did not disappoint! This can definitely be read as a standalone story, but I would absolutely recommend reading book 1 Falling Home as both CeCe and Evan are in book 1. Evan is just such a perfect rom com book boyfriend; he is sexy, smart, sweet, caring and just overall a wonderful guy. CeCe was such a great character and her character’s growth was so incredible to see. I loved getting to meet Evan’s family and I loved how CeCe handled meeting them all! It was wonderful getting to see Max and Ginny again as well. I just love Natalie’s character and it looks like she will be getting her own story in book 3! Overall it’s a well written story, and I can’t wait to see what will happen next in Buckeye Falls.
Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
CeCe LaRue has her career in hand but is feeling anxious when she finds out her ex is coming to town for a cooking competition. Dealing with the potential nightmare she is intent to ignore Evan Lawson, her co-worker. Evan is sweet, attentive and not a line she wants to cross. CeCe has been burned badly before though and doesn’t want the heartache.
Evan has been slowly wooing CeCe even if she didn’t realize it. When he decides to put his cards on the table will she give him a chance or hide what she is feeling?
Second in the Buckeye Falls series. I really liked Evan, he has a family dynamic I was very surprised about. I really enjoyed this couple and seeing them go from friends to more. Definitely a series to keep your eyes on.
