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spamfia's review
5.0
Literally delish. Classic enemies to lovers and the trauma they go through and overcome together is astonishing! Loved the epilogue
ellie_klemm's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
thindbooks's review
4.0
*This book was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
I enjoyed reading this book. It's about an opera singer, Olivia, and a football jock, Thad, who both go on a tour where Olivia starts receiving threatening notes and have dangerous encounters which put their lives in danger. This is an emotionally important journey for both and a must-see if they can work things out. This is the ninth book of the Chicago Stars series but I will say that I haven't read books 1-8 which means you can read this as a standalone. Each book has its one main couple which I think is really amazing and would go back to read the other books. I enjoyed the author's writing in this book and it's my first book by Susan which I wasn't disappointed with it at all. I do have to say the beginning was a little boring but after 30 pages, the story picked up and I couldn't stop reading. I started to enjoy the pacing after the 30 pages and also enjoyed the setting which was many different cities in the US. I also enjoyed the mix of sports romance with mystery/thriller in this adult book.
This book is in both Thad and Olivia's pov. I enjoyed both characters as they were both very similar but also very different human beings. I enjoyed both character's character development as they went through so much and I enjoyed seeing their amazing journey. There were also some side characters that were involved in the book which I enjoyed but they were more involved in the book. The side characters were mostly just there and weren't really involved in the story. There is an enemies-to-lovers trope romance which I enjoyed but I was hoping for some steamy scenes in this book.
The ending was well done and I was so ready to see an epilogue which was a must need in my opinion. The book ended on a good note and I'm excited to see which of the side characters will be the main couple in the second book. There were of course some minor problems with the book but I for sure loved this book just because it had a lot of mix of different genres in this book with a great romance. I will for sure be reading the next book in the series and I recommend this book (don't have read books 1-8).
I enjoyed reading this book. It's about an opera singer, Olivia, and a football jock, Thad, who both go on a tour where Olivia starts receiving threatening notes and have dangerous encounters which put their lives in danger. This is an emotionally important journey for both and a must-see if they can work things out. This is the ninth book of the Chicago Stars series but I will say that I haven't read books 1-8 which means you can read this as a standalone. Each book has its one main couple which I think is really amazing and would go back to read the other books. I enjoyed the author's writing in this book and it's my first book by Susan which I wasn't disappointed with it at all. I do have to say the beginning was a little boring but after 30 pages, the story picked up and I couldn't stop reading. I started to enjoy the pacing after the 30 pages and also enjoyed the setting which was many different cities in the US. I also enjoyed the mix of sports romance with mystery/thriller in this adult book.
This book is in both Thad and Olivia's pov. I enjoyed both characters as they were both very similar but also very different human beings. I enjoyed both character's character development as they went through so much and I enjoyed seeing their amazing journey. There were also some side characters that were involved in the book which I enjoyed but they were more involved in the book. The side characters were mostly just there and weren't really involved in the story. There is an enemies-to-lovers trope romance which I enjoyed but I was hoping for some steamy scenes in this book.
The ending was well done and I was so ready to see an epilogue which was a must need in my opinion. The book ended on a good note and I'm excited to see which of the side characters will be the main couple in the second book. There were of course some minor problems with the book but I for sure loved this book just because it had a lot of mix of different genres in this book with a great romance. I will for sure be reading the next book in the series and I recommend this book (don't have read books 1-8).
bethanyread's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this book -- one of SEPs best in my opinion. Loved the relationship between the opera start and the quarterback, his friends, how normal they really were. Enjoyed seeing hints of people in past books in the series. Loved the scene at his parents :) just an easy to read new favorite
am_wagner's review
3.0
This was an interesting book. It is part mystery and takes a couple twists and turns not seen in other books of this genre. I learned more about opera than I have in my entire life and found myself googling some of the songs (pieces?) mentioned. Not my favorite of her books, but absolutely not my least favorite, either.
donnareadathon2021's review against another edition
4.0
The story
Thad is a professional sportsman, Olivia is a world renowned opera singer. When they are hired by a luxury watch brand as it’s spokespeople, and have to spend a month together on tour promoting two new watch models, the two start off the relationship badly due to a misunderstanding. Once the air is cleared, the attraction is obvious. It’s complicated by the recent death of Olivia’s ex-fiancé and someone trying to spook her.
My thoughts
This is a easy read, and the second book in the Chicago Stars series that I have read. It works well as a standalone though. Both Olivia and Thad are wary of getting too involved and the slow burn lasts for almost the first two thirds of the book. It takes alot of work for each of the characters to get to the point where they can accept their relationship and start living it. I recommend!
Thad is a professional sportsman, Olivia is a world renowned opera singer. When they are hired by a luxury watch brand as it’s spokespeople, and have to spend a month together on tour promoting two new watch models, the two start off the relationship badly due to a misunderstanding. Once the air is cleared, the attraction is obvious. It’s complicated by the recent death of Olivia’s ex-fiancé and someone trying to spook her.
My thoughts
This is a easy read, and the second book in the Chicago Stars series that I have read. It works well as a standalone though. Both Olivia and Thad are wary of getting too involved and the slow burn lasts for almost the first two thirds of the book. It takes alot of work for each of the characters to get to the point where they can accept their relationship and start living it. I recommend!
elliedo's review
2.0
i have to say, i wasn’t expecting the multiple attempted homicides
edit: i cant stop thinking about the scene where she sings the habanera at him while they;'re in bed and it's so upsetting that i have to remove a star from my rating i cant
edit: i cant stop thinking about the scene where she sings the habanera at him while they;'re in bed and it's so upsetting that i have to remove a star from my rating i cant
bernadettebloom's review
3.0
Olivia Shore is an opera singer, Thad is a sidelined quarterback relegated to coaching the up and coming talent. They're both very famous, and have been hired to tour as brand ambassadors for a luxury watch. Neither is impressed with the other. He calls her The Diva, and she thinks he's just a dumb jock. When Olivia starts getting threatening letters, the story takes a turn. The mystery element throughout kept me more invested than the developing relationship.