For Fork’s Sake
Author: Karen Grey
Reviewer: Jen
Rating: B
What I’m Talking About:
Sam and Diane have an instant connection that was fostered anonymously from playing an online game together. Their attraction is intense; however, after she finds out he works for a corporate seed company that goes against all she fights for, she ghosts him and blocks his gaming account. Fast forward several months and Sam’s got a new job that brings him back to his family’s farm where Diane is making a documentary.
For Fork’s Sake is the third book in the multi-author Farm 2 Forking contemporary romance series, each featuring a different couple with standalone romances. I did not read the first two titles, but they center on MC Sam’s brothers, who are side characters in For Fork’s Sake.
For Fork’s Sake is a cute, fairly low-conflict story. After a rough start for the pair, they begin working together and become friends. Diane feels at home with Sam’s family when he doesn’t, which helps him bridge the gap with his family. And being surrounded by Sam’s kind, hard-working family gives Diane the home she longs for. I like that they help each the other accept where they came from without compromising who they are and want to be. I enjoyed watching them each deal with some struggles and realize that they love one another as is. They make a great pair and I adored all the sweet and cute things they thought/did.
There is a subplot involving a self-diagnosis of neurodiversity which is based on comments from family/friends and an internet search, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I appreciate that the author is creating some diversity and acceptance of neurodiverse characters; however, it felt more like a label than something that we could see was impacting Sam’s life.
In the end, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Fork Lick, and now I want to go back and read the first two titles. I love the concept of the Farm 2 Forking series and recommend for fans of small town romances looking for some farm-based fun.
My Rating: B Liked It — Recommend
Jen
About the Book:
SAM
I hate my hometown.
But whether I like it or not, I’m back.
Putting me face-to-face with all the reasons I left, including the forking family I’ve been avoiding for years.
What I don’t expect to find in Fork Lick?
The woman who upended my world last year.
Making videos with my grandmother.
DIANE
I know what I’m hiding.
But the guy I left in bed after a steamy one-night stand…
I haven’t a clue what’s going on behind those Clark Kent glasses of his.
I’ve met his goofy dog Gomer, his social media-obsessed grandmother, and his sheep that lives in a palace. I know he wears a three-piece suit and a flannel shirt equally well–not to mention what he looks like underneath. I know he abruptly quit his job at that evil conglomerate.
Because of something I said.
What I can’t figure out is why he avoids his adorable, hilarious family. Or why he steers clear of their picture-perfect farm. Or what’s so wrong with cute-as-a-button Fork Lick?
I never felt at home in the Manhattan penthouse where I grew up, but I love everything about this tiny town. Including… Sam.
Problem is, no matter what his secrets are, mine are definitely worse.
Release Date: July 11, 2024
Publisher: Home Cooked Books
Series: Farm 2 Forking #3 (multi-author series)
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Format(s): e-book
Book Source: Author
Purchase Info:
Amazon (affiliate link)