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kimmy0__0's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
__romancereader__'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book so much I didn't really know what to expect from it but i really truly enjoyed this read i was getting a tiny bit annoyed at close to the ending when every time Lucas and Rosie were about to have sex a interruption happened i was so happy when it finally happened I didn't know i enjoyed friends to lovers so much i honestly thought i hated that trope until i read this book and realized i love it and this book honestly didn't give me any anxiety i wouldn't say this book is super spicy it did have spice in it but not allot and miss Elena Armas is the queen of slow burn so just keep in mind that you will be waiting for them to have sex for along time honestly it was a shock to me cause it was really long but this author masters the slow burn not only do you wait but you get teases and so much built up anticipation so when it does finally happen it's like the best thing ever and the wait was worth it normally i read dark romance so the main male characters are very dark sexual and toxic so Lucas was a little different then what i normally read he was very sweet and treated Rosie so good like a man truly should but lord did that gentle kind man switch turn off during sex with Rosie i really enjoyed this book more then i honestly realize and now that I'm really realizing other then the sex scenes this book was really sweet it was very soft warm and gentle in my thoughts if the sexual thoughts and content had not been in this book it would truly be a cozy soft read and i also loved how we got to see Aaron and Catalina in this onešš
overall i rated this book 5 stars
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
lizzye33's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Medical trauma
Minor: Body horror, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Stalking, and Alcohol
samchase112's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The slowest of slow burns, whose deliciousness was tempered by my frustration ā and the high page count. Armasās characters are impeccable and lovable as always, however! Mostly just makes me want to read TSLD againā¦
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence and Dementia
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
cady_sass's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
1. Main character named Lucas
2. Other main character had her first kiss with Jake Jagielski
3. First date at a record store
4. āPick meā speech in the rain
This definitely isnāt one tree hill fan fiction but there are way too many odd similarities. I mean, Jake Jagielski???? Lmao
(this was 100% a hate read)
2. Other main character had her first kiss with Jake Jagielski
3. First date at a record store
4. āPick meā speech in the rain
This definitely isnāt one tree hill fan fiction but there are way too many odd similarities. I mean, Jake Jagielski???? Lmao
(this was 100% a hate read)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
shadowsofyou's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing
bookrecsbyjess's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
laheath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think I liked this one better than the first book! They both had some predictable elements but it was still fun to see how things played out. I felt that a disproportionate amount of time was spent on the side stories of Rosie's brother and father compared to what they contributed to the plot and/or motivation of the main characters. Another minor character appeared for a more reasonable amount of time and I felt had a bigger impact on the plot resolution as well as giving insight to the male lead's personality. This had more depth, tackling some serious issues among the characters, though it could have gone deeper.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dementia and Alcohol
chloelj27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Even though this book was about Rosie and Lucas, Catalina and Aaron made sure to remind me of why I love them both so much with their little appearances!
I loved the glimpses we got of Rosie in TSLD, so was excited to learn more about her. I really liked her character and how she quit a well paid job to pursue her dreams was inspiring. I loved who she was as a person - protective of those she loved, family-orientated, bubbly, and outgoing. Having said all that, I wasnāt keen on the whole idea of her cyber stalking Lucas before they ever even met, so it did let Rosieās character down a little bit for me.
Lucas was a great love interest for Rosie. His personality really shone through despite him processing recent events in his life. We all love a protective, sexy, romantic man who can cook and he bought it all and more! Both Lucas and Rosie really bought the best out in each other and I adored them as a couple and their journey.
I thought the take on the plot was cute, fun and a perfect fit for these two characters. It was definitely slow burn, but it was all worth it when that moment came. Definitely some cheesy and clichĆ© moments/dialogue but I LOVED it and it fitted the premise well. Donāt even get me started on how incredible, thoughtful and beautiful those dates were! I probably didnāt connect as much with Rosie and Lucas as I did with Catalina and Aaron, but I still love them all!
I loved the glimpses we got of Rosie in TSLD, so was excited to learn more about her. I really liked her character and how she quit a well paid job to pursue her dreams was inspiring. I loved who she was as a person - protective of those she loved, family-orientated, bubbly, and outgoing. Having said all that, I wasnāt keen on the whole idea of her cyber stalking Lucas before they ever even met, so it did let Rosieās character down a little bit for me.
Lucas was a great love interest for Rosie. His personality really shone through despite him processing recent events in his life. We all love a protective, sexy, romantic man who can cook and he bought it all and more! Both Lucas and Rosie really bought the best out in each other and I adored them as a couple and their journey.
I thought the take on the plot was cute, fun and a perfect fit for these two characters. It was definitely slow burn, but it was all worth it when that moment came. Definitely some cheesy and clichĆ© moments/dialogue but I LOVED it and it fitted the premise well. Donāt even get me started on how incredible, thoughtful and beautiful those dates were! I probably didnāt connect as much with Rosie and Lucas as I did with Catalina and Aaron, but I still love them all!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I wanted to read this book because I loved The Spanish Love Deception and I love Elena Armas. Man, she knows how to write slow burn love stories with amazing men!
This book has two points of view. The first one is a woman named Rosie Graham. We met her in the Spanish Love Deception ā she is Linaās best friend. Well, she has a few problems. She has just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasnāt told her family and now she has writerās block. Then the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Lucky for her, Lina is out of town and Rosie has her spare key. What Rosie doesnāt know is that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking on Instagram for the last few months. Lucas seems intent on being her Spanish knight in shining armour. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting dream and can cook. Lucas is in New York until his visa runs out ā he wants to explore the place, make memories, and find a way not to go home. He is recovering from an injury that no one knows about. He feels like he has no career and doesnāt want to deal with the questions that are going to be asked when he gets home. So, when Lucas meets Rosie and learns more about her, he offers to let Rosie stay with him, until she can find affordable housing. Then he proposes an outrageous experiment to help with Rosieās writerās block. He will take her on a series of experiments dates that are meant to jump start her romantic inspiration. Both have nothing to lose. Rosie is certain sheās got her online crush under control and Lucasās time in New York has an expiration date. This book is a new adult contemporary romance.
Okay, I love this book, I want a Lucas. Can I please have one? It was everything I love ā slow burn, fake dating, donāt hurt her or die, both fancying each other without telling each other, multiple POVs. I just loved it. I think the storyline was amazing and kept you hooked, the character development was strong and brilliant. The chemistry between Lucas and Rosie was immense and tense and I just wanted more. This book could have carried on with both growing old, having children, having Lucas be successful and Rosie be successful ā anything, I would have read it. I was thinking about this book all the time ā in work, at home, with friends ā I just didnāt want to end but wanted it to end so I could read it again.
I am already waiting for Elenaās next book, and I cannot wait.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail