Sips & Strokes (Unlikely Pairings Book 1)

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Can we talk about how perfect Calder was? He was the sweetest and most understanding bag of deliciousness ever! 💕He just wanted her to see how wonderful she was and make her truly happy even when they’d agreed to keep the relationship fake. He appreciated everything others wanted to change about her and encouraged her without reservations to put herself and her needs above everything else and he was so absolutely perfect for her😍 The speech-language pathologist may recommend you change what you eat and drink. That’s because some foods are hard to chew and thin liquids are often hard to swallow. The speech-language pathologist will determine when it’s safe to eat more normal foods. The complications they had were based on misunderstandings that wouldn’t have happened if they communicated properly in the moment (poor communication as a complication in a narrative featuring mid20/mid30-somethings just doesn’t cut it for me - grow up and talk to each other). We will also have virtual classes on our calendar coming soon, which will allow you to paint at home while still interacting with like-minded people! We will continue to offer paint kits for you to gather at home since many of you have told us how much you enjoy that option. This book made my heart flutter from the goosebump-worthy meet-cute to the swoony happy ending. They learned from each other, overcame fears and vanquished a couple of demons on the road to falling deeply in love.

Sarah and Skye combined their voices and styles so perfectly and created this beautiful blend without changing their particular essences and I couldn’t be more in love. 😍They really nailed the fake relationship trope and gave me all the elements of romance that my avid-reading heart needs! I’ve read ALL of Sarah Smith’s and Skye McDonald’s books so, therefore, I’m already a solid fan of their work. I was over-the-moon excited to learn that they would be combining their talents to write Sips & Strokes. I knew it would be a hot, fun, sexy read but what I foolishly did not realize was that they would be PURE MAGIC together.For more than a decade, Sips n Strokes ® has offered a casual, fun environment in which customers of all ages and experience levels can “unleash the artist within.” Thousands of customers a year have created their own works of art with easily understood, step-by-step guidance from one of our trained instructors. While in the hospital after a stroke, you are screened to determine your ability to swallow safely. If you have a problem with swallowing safely, you may not be allowed to eat until a speech-language pathologist evaluates how well: Adequate nutrition is essential. So if it’s not safe for you to swallow, a feeding tube may be suggested to help meet your nutritional needs. Treatment Plans

What happens when two of your favorite authors decide to write one perfect book: You read until 3AM. That’s what happens. Story wise (with spoilers), at times it got a bit repetitive with the use of the word fake and the context surrounding it. The plot tension between the couple just seemed ehh for me. Like i understand Lily saying she could stand up for herself but i suspect, when your significant other sees a man caging you in, he'll do anything to protect you and rightfully so? Like I'd rather have my partner punch the pig in the face than let the pig kiss me or get handsy (or worse case scenario). I wouldn't get dramatically mad for it though. Also, the revelation the parents had at the end just seemed a bit too soon for me. Especially them suddenly wanting to buy Lily's art. Just an apology would have worked in that specific scene. Lily Maldonado has spent her life trying to please her parents, especially her mom. When a family friend who happens to be her ex is getting married, her mom insists that she needs to be “mature” and attend. To make matters worse her childhood bully is the one her ex is marrying. After their very adorable—and very naked—meet-cute, Lily and Calder realize that they can be each other’s saving grace. Lily can bring Calder to the wedding as her fake boyfriend to ward off pitying stares. Calder can bring Lily to Sonce events as his fake girlfriend to show he’s the responsible, relationship-minded guy that execs want as the face of their brand. Lily’s one saving grace is her love of art. Lily teaches a figure drawing class and meets her new model- Calder Ross. An oh so SEXY Scottish model who is on the cover of every romance book and a major influencer on the ‘gram. Calder wants to change his image and be the face of Sonce Whisky. This is a dream job for him, the only catch is that they want more someone with a more wholesome image to represent their brand.Loved Lily so much! She was such a beautiful soul, her authenticity and genuine artist heart was inspiring. I loved how passionate she was about her art and her goals despite her family’s expectations. I loved how she learned to trust herself more and realizing how worthy she was of what she wanted in life. I found her relatable in so many ways, I got angry so many times because of the things she had to go through and rooted for her and her happy ending all along.