It was just slow. Cute but slow. I wanted a clean new adult romance and it fit that. But I guess needed more angst. But it’s a good friends 3.25 stars
It was just slow. Cute but slow. I wanted a clean new adult romance and it fit that. But I guess needed more angst. But it’s a good friends to lovers though none of the sexual stuff...more
3.5 STARS I liked this one. It started off kind of slow but it picked up about halfway into the story and ended on a high note. Mabe Crassen was determi3.5 STARS I liked this one. It started off kind of slow but it picked up about halfway into the story and ended on a high note. Mabe Crassen was determined that the newly widowed Trix Stubben could use a better candidate for remarriage than her best friend Chris Ramsey. So she asked her youngest son, Jeremy, to distract Chris Ramsey so Mabe's older son Eric can woo Trix.
The Crassen brother's begin trying to working together to attract the object of their desire. In the beginning, it took awhile to get going but I eventually enjoyed Eric and Trix's connection more.
The narrator Rusty Topperfield was okay. I can't say he added anything to the story. The pace was also a bit erratic. The last 1/3rd of the book was actions leading up to the HEA, so that's really what cinched the story for me.
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3.5 STARS I liked this one. It started off kind of slow but it picked up about halfway into the story and ended on a high note. Mabe Crassen was determined that the newly widowed Trix Stubben could use a better candidate for remarriage than her best friend Chris Ramsey. So she asked her youngest son, Jeremy, to distract Chris Ramsey so Mabe's older son Eric can woo Trix.
The Crassen brother's begin trying to working together to attract the object of their desire. In the beginning, it took awhile to get going but I eventually enjoyed Eric and Trix's connection more.
The narrator Rusty Topperfield was okay. I can't say he added anything to the story. The pace was also a bit erratic. The last 1/3rd of the book was actions leading up to the HEA, so that's really what cinched the story for me....more
I need to start by saying I barely remember Rafe Mendoza from the prior books. He was a pretty minor character. I do not believe Ava was mentioned at I need to start by saying I barely remember Rafe Mendoza from the prior books. He was a pretty minor character. I do not believe Ava was mentioned at all, and if she was, I missed it!
I found this last book to be the funniest in the series. I also found the writing to be a little different. Ava was a hand model who found herself trying to rescue her best friend from mob boss Duvall who is holding her hostage.
The adventure between Ava and Rafe reminded me of Six Days, Seven Nights with Anne Heche and Harrison Ford. It was survival in the jungle, where romance also bloomed. Ava wasn't as prima donna as I expected but I loved the jokes about Rafe's male member. It was just too funny. Godzilla, the monster etc. Hilarious.
The plot was okay, but the gradual relationship between Ava and Rafe, where they were able to provide a new lease of life for each other was a clincher for me. I like how the authors made each book different. Each heroine had their own quirks, their own personality and I never felt like I was reading the same book again. In addition, I appreciate it when authors don't add gratuitous sex scenes. Even though there was a good amount of sex talk, it worked for the book.
The adventure, sex, and eventual defeat of Duvall's cartel made this series one of the more enjoyable Romantic suspense series I have read in a long time.
*Special Thanks to Tantor Audio for the audiobook given in exchange for an honest review.
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I need to start by saying I barely remember Rafe Mendoza from the prior books. He was a pretty minor character. I do not believe Ava was mentioned at all, and if she was, I missed it!
I found this last book to be the funniest in the series. I also found the writing to be a little different. Ava was a hand model who found herself trying to rescue her best friend from mob boss Duvall who is holding her hostage.
The adventure between Ava and Rafe reminded me of Six Days, Seven Nights with Anne Heche and Harrison Ford. It was survival in the jungle, where romance also bloomed. Ava wasn't as prima donna as I expected but I loved the jokes about Rafe's male member. It was just too funny. Godzilla, the monster etc. Hilarious.
The plot was okay, but the gradual relationship between Ava and Rafe, where they were able to provide a new lease of life for each other was a clincher for me. I like how the authors made each book different. Each heroine had their own quirks, their own personality and I never felt like I was reading the same book again. In addition, I appreciate it when authors don't add gratuitous sex scenes. Even though there was a good amount of sex talk, it worked for the book.
The adventure, sex, and eventual defeat of Duvall's cartel made this series one of the more enjoyable Romantic suspense series I have read in a long time.
*Special Thanks to Tantor Audio for the audiobook given in exchange for an honest review....more
2.5 Stars I wanted to like this book but I dragged for me. Also, I’m not a fan of friends to lovers precisely for the reasons presented in this book. 2.5 Stars I wanted to like this book but I dragged for me. Also, I’m not a fan of friends to lovers precisely for the reasons presented in this book. The amount of miscommunication from supposedly best of friends, the “silence” of those around them and the trail of broken hearts they leave in the wake of their inability to commit to the one they truly love bothers me. ...more
I enjoyed this one. I generally like books dealing with people who are healing from trauma as it’s often angsty. These who3.5 stars for Cyrus and Crow
I enjoyed this one. I generally like books dealing with people who are healing from trauma as it’s often angsty. These who individuals were struggling to find themselves after the ones who were supposed to love them weren’t available to do so. They were good for each other and I enjoyed how Cyrus pulled words out of Crow (and it was work) but he saw beyond what others were settling for. The epilogue was a good addition ...more
Emily Henry ATE with this one! I loved everything about this book. The characters were relatable, engaging and interesting. Daphne and Miles reminded
Emily Henry ATE with this one! I loved everything about this book. The characters were relatable, engaging and interesting. Daphne and Miles reminded me of Shania Twain and her husband in that Shania and Daphne never really saw the friend as an obstacle until boom! I don’t even know if this is a forced proximity in the true sense but it had some elements of that coupled with opposites attract. The real gem was HOW the author built their relationship, brick by brick, until a solid foundation was laid. Then she gave them structure with them learning to live together. The attraction and acting on it was my level of angst and I couldn’t put this book down. I will not give any spoilers but know this a book you will stay up late to finish, who needs sleep anyway when there’s an HEA waiting for you? This will be a top 5 read of the year for me, I can already tell....more
2.75 stars. I normally love Mia Sheridan’s work but this book was a bit boring to me. The characters weren’t people that drew me into their story. I fo2.75 stars. I normally love Mia Sheridan’s work but this book was a bit boring to me. The characters weren’t people that drew me into their story. I fought to finish hoping it would get better but it was just meh. I was particularly disappointed with Gage. I don’t like weak characters and he was weak and wanting to please everyone like your friendly pet dog. He was smart, hard working, rich but spineless. That was definitely a vibe killer for me. We had cameos from characters from prior books like Travis & Archer etc. so there are glimpses into their lives now. Unfortunately this one didn’t hit at all....more
I really enjoyed Rome. I feel like he helped Janelle grow as a woman because of his steady support and encouragement. I alsSteady Love and Boundaries
I really enjoyed Rome. I feel like he helped Janelle grow as a woman because of his steady support and encouragement. I also like Janelle because she did allow herself to accept and forgive her family’s shenanigans. This was a fun book and I’m glad I finally listened to it....more
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