I knew as soon as I read the summary of this book that the grandma would be my favorite character and sure enough she did not disappoint. All of the characters are really well written to be honest! They all have layers and depth that are relatable. The focus of the book is less the romance and more the relationships that Ivy has with all the women in her life. The romance is more of a side story to be honest. The book has some real comedic moments and timing that are perfection. The one character and romance choice I didn't like is that it felt a bit like instalove to me.
My issue with this book is that while it was good at times it just felt like it was dragging on. It didn’t feel like much actually happened in the 250 pages. I loved that Ivy was a girl boss in this one, and it does an amazing job of addressing what it looks like for women to be successful in a male dominated field. The book really spends a lot of time focusing on how differently Ivy faces the backlash of her company being sold than Nick her ex does, though he was more at fault.
Overall, I think it’s a cute story and really something for when you need a cozy read. Or if you just love girl boss books. The techy component kind of went over my head some but I’m sure is a selling point for others… all I know is the best character in this book is Nonna and you can’t convince me otherwise. ( )

I really enjoyed this book and it was a good strong read, but I found myself thinking this fit more in the ‘woman’s fiction’ category than a romance; however, I can understand why the romantic aspect of this story between Ivy and Heath is so strong in parts and so absent in others because the primary focus of this book was Ivy’s growth. And I did enjoy the romance that was here and I saw how pivotal it was in Ivy’s growth and development, but at the same time I see the reason why at other points it was less developed because the focus of this book is IVY as a whole character and not her romance with Heath. There were certainly many humorous moments along the way, and loved all of Ivy's friends, but Heath was a good solid book boyfriend who fit the plot and his presence in every scene was so strong I can easily see why Ivy fell for him -- I know I did. The author’s writing style and skill are excellent, but I found myself reading and responding to this as a more traditional work of fiction and I found myself craving more of the romantic qualities, because there were such wonderful nuances and touches that I wanted to see further developed and explored. This is a wonderfully written book if you are looking for a light women’s fiction that highlights the pressures that are put on women by others and themselves and you want to identify with the FMC because Ivy is so relatable - you will see aspects of yourself in her all the time and for me that is the mark of good writing. For this reason I was engaged with Ivy’s story and was happy for her each time her character developed and cheered her on each time she faced a new hurdle in her development. I will be returning to visit with this group of friends and look forward to the second book in the Park Avenue Promise because I know it will be an excellent book. Thanks to the author and Valentine PR for allowing me to read this book and share my views on it. ( )