This was an engaging read. It was nice to see characters from one of the author’s previous books, and the supporting characters were so well written they made the small town setting come alive. The main characters had chemistry and the romantic storyline was well paced, with just the right dose of angst. Olivia’s demons had been well depicted and I really related to both her and Josie. Overall it was a very enjoyable book.

I know that reviews mainly focus on the contents of the book, but I wanted to start off with acknowledging the gorgeous art work used for the cover of Cherish. The colors are spectacular and the cover really brought out the essence of this artistic story.

The story itself was equally breathtaking. It features Josie Lockner a twenty-three year old art school graduate who has been awarded an artist-in-residence at Revere Estates in Goda (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, as hosted by the Wellingtons. Brooke, Cassie, and Noah from Temptation become not only Josie’s hosts for the summer but her friends.

Early in her stay, Josie meets Olivia Monteclair, thirty-five, who we learn is a famous artist, lives two houses from the Wellingtons, and is closed off personally. As Josie and Olivia begin to spend some time together Josie slowly chips away at Olivia’s walls,

The relationship that develops between Josie and Olivia is mature with both characters able to bring valuable experiences to the pairing. The relationship was also sizzling and sexy. Since it started off as more of a summer affair, the push and pull dynamic as the end of summer neared was heartbreaking. That’s where Cassie was able to provide some support and counsel to Josie about a similar situation with her and Brooke.

There was so much to love about this book from the cover to the two main characters to the Wellingtons to the beach landscape to the artwork created. Hats off to Kris Bryant for a sensational book.

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I’ve read many books by Kris Bryant and my favorite has always been Temptation, another agonizing, slow-burn age-gap. Ironically, I didn’t even realize until I finished this, that Cherish is a spin-off of that wonderful book!
The characters are still amazing and my heart smiled knowing that I had been reunited with the Wellington’s, Cassie, Brooke and Noah.

This book featured Josie, age 23 who just graduated from art school. She was awarded summer artist-in-residence at the Revere Estate in Goda, Massachusetts and was hosted by the Wellingtons. Josie was charming, delightful and warmed easily to others. She was also a very talented artist who hoped to work on developing her craft and finding a job that would enable this.

Olivia Monteclair, 13 years older, was a very successful artist, Josie’s idol, and the owner of the Monteclair Gallery. She was a neighbor of the Wellingtons and someone Josie first thought to be an ice queen. This reader suffered the slow burn, watching from the pages and encouraging the lovely characters on!

Kris Bryant is up at the top of writing passion and heart throbbing steam and this book was over the top with feelings and hope, but was complicated by the angst of some pain the older Olivia was carrying from the past.

I absolutely loved this beautiful romance and how Bryant’s skilled writing managed to weave it all together in what will surely rank as one of her finest works.

My thanks goes to Bold Strokes
Books and NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Beautiful. Give me a story with artists, throw in a some grief and add in the perfect New England coastal setting and I’m hooked. Josie is talented and fresh out of art school. She has gotten a prestigious artist in residence grant in the wealthy seaside town of Goda, MA. Olivia lives a couple doors down the beach and seems remote and quiet. Turns out she owns a local art gallery and is an accomplished artist herself. This is an age-gap, 23 to 35 but that isn’t the obstacle. Olivia hasn’t allowed herself to be involved or let someone into her life since a tragic accident a couple years before. But Josie wants to break down those walls.

Kris Bryant delivers a simple story made more vibrant with the descriptions of art, landscapes, and friendships. Olivia and Josie are a couple I could easily spend more time with. And the cover is stunning and fits the story, kudos. Highly enjoyable and easy to recommend. Thank you to Bold Strokes Books for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review.

An age gap, slow burn that’s kept me interested throughout. It’s a quick read but that doesn't take away the enjoyment. And the cover is gorgeous. Bonus, we get to catch-up on some old friends from Temptations although reading that one is not required.

Free ARC via Net Galley

Another great one by Kris Bryant. First of all, the cover is gorgeous! I was pleasantly surprised to find the location in New England as that’s where I live.
Age gap isn’t my favorite trope but this book was exceptional. The development of the characters was in depth and very well written.

5/5

The cover of Cherish caught my eye immediately and drew me in with lush colors and beautiful paint strokes, Open the book to the beautifully written landscape of the New England coast as the setting for the sweet slow burn between Josie and Olivia. I loved these two women, both accomplished artists, Josie fresh out of art school and Olivia the celebrated master. Their character development is masterfully built on witty banter trading thoughts, ideas, opinions on art, the people of their small beach town, and the beautiful landscape around them. How could they not fall in love, save for the few bumps and bruises they acquire to get to their happily ever after. A truly perfect beach read to cap off your summer. Thank you to the author, BSB publishers, and NetGalley for the advance read in exchange for an honest review.

Exceptionally written age gap, slow burn romance! I loved the plot and the characters were well developed. Josie is completing an artist residence with the Wellingtons. She is intrigued by their neighbor, Olivia, who she discovers is an artist/her idol. I really enjoyed the story. Both characters have depth. Highly recommend!!

Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC.

Age gap romansces are not normally my go to trope - but this book may have converted me. Olivia’s complexity as a character after the tragic loss of her own family gave life into her story and emotions. The restraint and reservation she has as a character is so genuine and true. While Josie’s raw passion for life, love and art reflect a longing for acceptance and affection. They really completed each other as a couple and I enjoyed every minute of it.
The side characters of Brook and Cassie are such a compliment to the main story line and give such a good pattern for second chance love but also show how everyone’s story is different.
This book was amazing and I enjoyed every minute of it and literally did not put it down. I was a one sitting read because I could not stop myself.