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The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a StorNew in paperback: Millennial blogger recounts her yearlong shopping ban in a memoir that inspires readers to radically simplify their own lives and redefine what it means to have, and be, "enough." In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again.
New in paperback: Millennial blogger recounts her yearlong shopping ban in a memoir that inspires readers to radically simplify their own lives and redefine what it means to have, and be, "enough." In her late twenties, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy--only keeping her from meeting her goals--she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year. Now available for the first time in paperback, The Year of Less documents Cait's life for twelve months during which she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero waste movement; and completed a television ban. At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt.The challenge became a lifeline when, in the course of the year, Cait found herself in situations that turned her life upside down. In the face of hardship, she realized why she had always turned to shopping, alcohol, and food--and what it had cost her. Unable to reach for any of her usual vices, she changed habits she'd spent years perfecting and discovered what truly mattered to her. Blending Cait's compelling story with inspiring insight and practical guidance, The Year of Less will leave you questioning what you're holding on to in your own life--and, quite possibly, lead you to find your own path of less.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hay House
Published: 01/15/2019
ISBN: 9781401953515
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d
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★★★★★ 4
A down bad MMC that doesn't give up. LOVED IT!
Format: Kindle
I love a down bad MMC and Lucky Beneventi was it and more!!!! I loved the love he had for Lexi and how willing he was to fight for them and give their relationship a try. But I could also understand why Lexi didn’t want to risk it. She knew that her cystic fibrosis diagnosis gave her no guarantee of how many years she'd live and she didn’t want to hurt Lucky. But seeing Lucky not giving up and showing her how important and worthy their love was, no matter the time left? It was beautiful!!!!! And that ending and bonus epilogue? My heart!!!!!! I loved it so much!!
I do wish we could’ve had more time with them dating and being happy because I did feel we spent more time with them fighting their attraction and then Lexi fighting what they felt for each other.
Also, there were A LOT of characters so it got a bit confusing trying to understand who was related to whom (so I guess at some point I will eventually go back and read the other series). However, keeping my focus on Lucky and Lexi helped me enjoy the story more.
Sweet Temptation is a fantastic beginning to the Love and Legacy series. It was definitely more heart wrenching than I was expecting but I adored the love story, the main characters' connection and how they got their HEA.
Tropes:
-Good girl x bad boy vibes
-Football player
-Baker
-Childhood friends to frenemies to lovers
-FMC has a chronic illness
-It’s always been you
-Down bad MMC
-No third act break up
-Brother’s best friend
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
This book was great!
Format: Kindle
This book was absolutely amazing! I loved the relationship between Lexie and Lucky. I loved how Lucky was soo sweet with Lexie and how he knew he loved her from when they were kids. I felt horrible Lucky thought he caused her to be sick when they were kids and he lived with that guilt his whole life. The writing in this book like all of her books was great. Im addicted to this world and this crazy large family. I cant wait to read the next book in this series!
The duet audiobook narration was fantastic! The narrators did a wonderful job bringing this book and their characters to life! Tor Thom and Andi Arndt were incredible! I would highly recommend this book and audiobook.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Chronic illness rep
Format: Kindle
One of the things I love about Bella Matthews is that they are short and spicy, but long enough to develop the characters and have a overall plot with some subplots...that are little breadcrumbs for future books. However, this book didnt seem long enough to convey the enormity of cystic fibrosis. The pacing bounced around and I just didnt have the opportunity to really connect with the characters. I have read EVERY book by this author and LOVE how all of her books are interconnected. The family tree at the beginning is helpful to keep track of who is related to who.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Lucky and Lexie Will Break and Heal Your Heart
Format: Kindle
Oh my heart… Lucky and Lexie’s story was everything I hoped for and more.
Sweet Temptation, the first book in Bella Matthews’ new Love & Legacy series, is a heartfelt and emotional return to Kroydon Hills. From the very first chapter, I was pulled back into a world filled with witty banter, swoony moments, and characters that feel real and memorable.
Lexie Sinclair has spent the last year in Paris pursuing her culinary dreams. Living with Cystic Fibrosis, she has accepted that love isn’t something she can allow herself. She doesn’t want anyone to experience the pain of losing her, so she keeps her heart guarded. Her determination to protect herself and others broke my heart more than once.
Lucky Beneventi is the star quarterback, a known flirt, and her brother’s best friend. Lexie has always been his sweetest temptation, and now that they’re adults and living under the same roof, their connection is impossible to ignore.
Their chemistry has been building since childhood, and when they finally give in, it’s intense and emotional. Bella Matthews blends humor, tenderness, and heat beautifully, making every moment between them feel earned. Lucky’s quiet protectiveness and devotion made me fall in love with his character. He stands by Lexie even when she tries to push him away.
Lexie’s journey is raw, honest, and deeply emotional. Her strength and vulnerability are written with care, and there were several moments that genuinely moved me. Bella Matthews also delivers wonderful family dynamics. Seeing familiar Kroydon Hills characters as parents added a layer of nostalgia that fans will love.
Sweet Temptation is the perfect mix of heart, humor, and heat. It’s emotional, romantic, and hard to put down. This story made me laugh, swoon, and tear up more than once. Bella Matthews has delivered a beautiful romance that lingers long after the final page.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025
★★★★★ 4
"It's a promise wrapped in a threat, and she doesn’t know it" ARC
Format: Kindle
I can always count on Bella Matthew’s books to have found family, a strong FMC, delicious spice and to make me laugh & cry in the same chapter. Sweet Temptation is no exception!
Lexie & Lucky have grown up together. Lucky plays pro-football & lives with Lexie’s brother Lincoln. Lexie is back in town, needs a place to stay, insert our favorite forced proximity trope!
Lexie doesn't want a relationship, she firmly believes that's selfish because she has cystic fibrosis and doesn’t want to cause her loved ones pain someday. She’s also the first and only girl Lucky hasn’t tried to chase… There’s wonderful banter & tension and then finally we get “one night lucky.. It's a promise wrapped in a threat, and she doesn’t know it”
I loved Lexie’s mom & Lucky’s sister for standing up for their relationship & dropping the truth bombs those around them needed to hear. Lucky’s mom for telling him, grand gestures don’t mean sh*t, when you take away her right to choose what she wants. If you love banter, group texts, spice, football romance, forced proximity -- definitely recommend this book!
Can't wait to read more of this second gen.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2025