I enjoyed this book. The title didn’t make a ton of sense, given the storyline. I loved Priest! Larimar was very impulsive and conniving, but she was I enjoyed this book. The title didn’t make a ton of sense, given the storyline. I loved Priest! Larimar was very impulsive and conniving, but she was great too. Some aspects of the storyline frustrated me and I thought the characters fell for each other rather quickly. Overall it was a great story....more
I love books with the dead wife trope! The dead wife didn’t prominently feature in this book as she was a heartless bitch. I did enjoy the angst and pI love books with the dead wife trope! The dead wife didn’t prominently feature in this book as she was a heartless bitch. I did enjoy the angst and push-pull in this book. Alejandro was quite emotionally immature for a 42 yo man imho....more
Although I enjoyed this book, many aspects frustrated me. Mostly it was my dislike of the h. I never felt she redeemed herself. She and her sister werAlthough I enjoyed this book, many aspects frustrated me. Mostly it was my dislike of the h. I never felt she redeemed herself. She and her sister were horrible people. I hated how the h felt entitled to forgiveness. She didn’t seem remorseful. ...more
This book was pretty corny, but entertaining. I never felt the love or chemistry between the MC’s. I usually love dead wife trope books, but this one This book was pretty corny, but entertaining. I never felt the love or chemistry between the MC’s. I usually love dead wife trope books, but this one didn’t have the angst I was craving. There was steam, but I didn’t find it super hot. ...more
I loved this story. It was messy, messy, messy. It was angsty yumminess that hurt and thrilled my little heart. I would’ve loved an extended epilogue.I loved this story. It was messy, messy, messy. It was angsty yumminess that hurt and thrilled my little heart. I would’ve loved an extended epilogue. I do wish the H would’ve done more chasing and reassuring at the end, but I still adored this story!...more
I absolutely loved this book. It was my first read by this author. I loved the angst and it has one of my favorite tropes— dead mate. Great book. I’llI absolutely loved this book. It was my first read by this author. I loved the angst and it has one of my favorite tropes— dead mate. Great book. I’ll definitely read more!...more
**spoiler alert** I enjoyed this book despite the lack of groveling and the vagueness of aspects of the plot and initial accident. I needed more grove**spoiler alert** I enjoyed this book despite the lack of groveling and the vagueness of aspects of the plot and initial accident. I needed more groveling, especially after what Zach did. I felt so bad for Phoenix. There is no way Zach could make up for what he did, and he didn’t work hard enough for me.
I loved Phoenix, but I didn’t love the betraying body syndrome. I also hated how Zach continued calling Emmaline his daughter and she called him “Daddy” while Phoenix was still Phoenix. I just never got the satisfying feeling that all wrongs were righted. Zach didn’t deserve Phoenix. Also, the 180 from hate to love gave me whiplash.
Despite the complaints, I enjoyed the book and couldn’t put it down. ...more
**spoiler alert** I loved the mood of this story and I really wanted to love this book. First of all, I didn’t feel like I was actually in a historica**spoiler alert** I loved the mood of this story and I really wanted to love this book. First of all, I didn’t feel like I was actually in a historical romance because the dialogue and attitudes were so modern. Secondly, I’m really not a fan of a why-choose romance, but I don’t hold it against the authorI picked this up for the Sleepy Hollow retelling aspect.
The author is super talented and creative, it’s just that several aspects just weren’t for me. Also, I felt that the plot of the second book dragged due to the gratuitous saixy times. I actually started skimming them!!!
Overall, it was a fun read, just not 100% my cuppa....more
* How did the book make you feel?: I’m so, so happy I found this author! This book had the angst and storytelling I**spoiler alert** *** Book Q & A***
* How did the book make you feel?: I’m so, so happy I found this author! This book had the angst and storytelling I crave!
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: The world building and the plot were so good! I couldn’t put this book down.
* What did you think about the main characters?: This was a very character-centered story. The characters were so intriguing and very well-developed. I loved the angst!
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: Kalos has two, ahem… and the steam… wow!
* What themes/tropes did you detect in the story?: grumpy x sunshine, monsters, surprise baby, forced proximity, dead wife (one of my all-time favorite tropes)
* What did you think about the ending?: I would’ve liked a bit more groveling from Kalos, but I still loved it. I need to read the extended epilogue.
* What is your impression of the author?: Off to binge read the rest of her books!
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Possible Triggers and Safety: H (mostly) and h pushing away, H lost mate and child off-page
Ménages honestly aren’t my thing, but the mood of this story is superb, as is the author’s prose and voice. I’m a big fan of Crane and I’m looking forMénages honestly aren’t my thing, but the mood of this story is superb, as is the author’s prose and voice. I’m a big fan of Crane and I’m looking forward to reading the conclusion of this creepy story! I didn’t know I was such a sucker for headless horseman stories, but this is the second one I’ve read this season. The other was the Hollow and Holden duet by DD Prince....more
* How did the book make you feel?: This book was magic. I’m obsessed.
* How do you feel about how the story was told**spoiler alert** *** Book Q & A***
* How did the book make you feel?: This book was magic. I’m obsessed.
* How do you feel about how the story was told?: I couldn’t put it down. I was engrossed by the plot and the prose. This book had a magical quality to it and the fairy tale contributed to the romantic setting.
* What did you think about the main characters?: I absolutely loved Edward. He was this lovely juxtaposition of alpha and insecure. Anna was such a forthright heroine. I loved how their romance developed and how the genuinely cared for one another. The colorful side characters greatly enhanced the story.
* Which parts of the book stood out to you?: OMG the brothel scenes! ...more
**spoiler alert** Cherry can certainly write, and parts of this story were beautiful and poignant. I loved the nostalgia because these MC’s are the sa**spoiler alert** Cherry can certainly write, and parts of this story were beautiful and poignant. I loved the nostalgia because these MC’s are the same age as me.
But, I had a problem with how Eleanor didn’t seem to have ambition, never accomplished anything besides being a nanny despite being so smart, and never had a successful relationship. Meanwhile Grey must’ve been over her instantly when he met Nicole because they had kids super young and we’re head-over-heels in love.
I just felt like Eleanor deserved better, as she was always second best.
Overall, the story was good and I shed a few tears! I enjoyed the angsty goodness....more
I enjoy Serena Bell’s writing style and devoured this in one sitting. I liked how emotionally mature the MC’s were. I really would’ve loved more angstI enjoy Serena Bell’s writing style and devoured this in one sitting. I liked how emotionally mature the MC’s were. I really would’ve loved more angst and rejection from Sawyer for the sake of conflict, however this was a satisfying and sweet read.
I enjoyed the boys’ role. I don’t usually enjoy kids being part of the plot but the author did it well....more
**spoiler alert** This was such a unique book. I’m sure I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. I picked it up because it’s set in my neck of the w**spoiler alert** This was such a unique book. I’m sure I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. I picked it up because it’s set in my neck of the woods. This author’s prose and voice are very good.
There were some inaccuracies that irked me—namely them having explicit phone sex over what would have been, historically, a party line. The sex was gratuitous and gory. The plot was interesting but I would’ve liked to have Wright made aware of the fact that Ridge didn’t do what he thought he did. I wanted to see Wright get his HEA. I’m assuming from the epilogue that he is over Sadie and has found someone else. ...more
**spoiler alert** Yeesh, I almost DNF this book several times but pushed through. The push and pull, annoying af h, and pointless mystery about vampir**spoiler alert** Yeesh, I almost DNF this book several times but pushed through. The push and pull, annoying af h, and pointless mystery about vampires and the contract flabbergasted me. I love KA and usually enjoy her fantasy long-winded world building. Many aspects of this world were fascinating. These vampires eat food and walk in the sun.
I just wasn’t feeling Lucian and especially not Leah. She was one of the most immature, impulsive 40 yo characters I’ve ever read. Lucian was emotionally immature for 800-some years old!
JUSTICE FOR KATRINA! The treatment of her character really irked me. It convinced me that Lucien is a POS. Leah was even upset by it. So callous and heartless! Also, Maggie’s significance in Lucien’s life was hugely downplayed when he fell for Leah. Does Leah have magical you-know? I was really hoping Leah was Maggie reincarnated to make it make sense, but nope.
I may pick up the rest of this series, but I’m not in a real hurry. This was a let-down. I hear the next book is good, though....more
I thoroughly enjoyed this HR. I have never read one in a similar setting. I didn’t know the history of the King’s Girls and found it fascinating. I reI thoroughly enjoyed this HR. I have never read one in a similar setting. I didn’t know the history of the King’s Girls and found it fascinating. I really loved Andre. He was a dreamy H. Genevieve was so badass. I loved her plucky, resourceful character. ...more
This was an entertaining story with lots of intrigue. It was a very unique plot. I warmed to Matthew, as I wasn’t his fan at first. He turned out to bThis was an entertaining story with lots of intrigue. It was a very unique plot. I warmed to Matthew, as I wasn’t his fan at first. He turned out to be a complex character. Dara was naive and gullible, but I liked her fortitude. This book was very steamy and it had an interesting resolution. ...more
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