Friday, January 19, 2024

Blog Tour & Review: Small Town Boy (Hickory Hills #3) by Claire Hastings (PLUS reviews for the other books in the series!)

𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐁𝐎𝐘 is a steamy, goosebump-inducing, opposites attract, fish-out-of-water small town romance, and is the third standalone in her addictive and unforgettable Hickory Hills Series.


Title: Small Town Boy
Series: Hickory Hills #3
Author: CLaire Hastings
Release Date: January 11, 2024

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Trope: Opposites attract, fish out of water, he falls first, new girl in town, small-town

Cover Design: Cover Couture
Photo: TGTRN Photography
Models: Luke Matthews
Lizzy Hofweber


Landing my dream job was surprisingly easy. Having to relocate to the small town of Hickory Hills, GA?

Not so much. But I’m a woman on a mission, and nothing is going to get in my way.

Until Noel Keller barges into my life.

As a born-and-bred northerner, I have a lot to learn about southern ways. A fact that is on display every time Noel rescues me from some sort of mishap.

It’s hard to ignore the goosebumps when I hear that smooth southern drawl of his. Especially when he calls me honey.

And don’t even get me started on his athletic build. Or that confident smolder that’s enough to overpower the southern summer heat, secretly fueling all my fantasies.

But none of that matters.

I’m here to do a job.

That’s it.

I’ve been hurt before and am not about to go down that road again.

Except plans have a way of changing.

Even when you try your hardest to push them away.



GOODREADS:




Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own. 

This was a fantastic small-town romance. I adore stories with characters from opposite worlds. Especially when one character is from a big city and the other is from a rural area. It always makes things interesting and this book was definitely compelling. 

Claire Hastings has such a complimentary writing style. I love the way that she brings the reader into the story effortlessly. The plot really kept my interest and the story flowed perfectly. 

I loved these characters so much! Noel was so swoony and Bronwyn was so relatable. There was some great character development. I loved all the secondary characters and how they brought the story together nicely. 

Noel and Bronwyn have instant and intense chemistry. I was rooting for them the entire way and they were so perfect together. 

Overall, this is a beautiful story that you will fall so in love with. I loved all the found family vibes in this book and all the memorable characters. The southern charm will win you over. I can't wait to read more from this author!



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THINKING 'BOUT YOU
Hickory Hills #1



Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own. 

The premise of this story really jumped out to me from the start. A MMC that goes off to become and famous music star and leaves the FMC behind with a broken heart? It just sounds so juicy that I couldn't resist. I knew that I had to read this story. 

Claire Hastings is such a great storyteller. I love her down-to-earth writing style. The story flows wonderfully and her writing voice is so relatable. I enjoyed the plot of this story so much. It was entertaining and kept my interest the entire time. 

I loved getting to know these characters. It was so easy to connect with them and walk in their shoes. I loved the character growth and the journey that these characters take together. This book has an excellent cast of secondary characters. I loved the friend group so much. All of the supporting characters added so much depth to the story.

Dustin and Kenzie had undeniable chemistry. You could tell that these two had a past and that it brought so much tantalizing tension into the story. 

Overall, this was a fantastic second-chance story with plenty of emotion and small-town charm. I fell head over heels for these characters and the riveting plot kept me fully absorbed in the story. I can't wait for the next book in this series and I will definitely be keeping this author on my release radar. 


WORKIN' ON YOU

Hickory Hills #2



Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost from the publisher/author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I am leaving a voluntary review and all opinions are my own. 

Claire Hastings packs quite a punch with this swoony and humorous friends-to-lovers story. 

This author has such a great writing style. I always fall right into her stories. The writing is engaging and the plotting of the stories always keeps me glued to the book. 

I really enjoyed these characters. It was easy to step into their shoes. Camden was such a total book boyfriend. I really felt for Sylvie and empathized with her self-esteem issues. All of the secondary characters were great. I loved that all of the characters had individual and distinct personalities. 

I loved watching Sylvie and Camden's romance blossom. They have incredible chemistry that only shines more as time goes by. They have some hurdles to overcome in their relationship but their journey is so satisfying.

Overall, this was a sweet and swoony friends-to-lovers romance. The story was heartwarming and the plot kept me entertained. There are unique characters and excellent storytelling. I am so eager for the next release from this author!



USA Today Best Selling Claire Hastings is a walking, talking awkward moment. She loves Diet Coke, gummi bears, the beach, and books (obvs). When not reading she can usually be found hanging with friends at a soccer match or grabbing food (although she probably still has a book in her purse). She and her husband live in Atlanta.


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