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onceupon_a_bookdream's review against another edition
2.0
2.5⭐
[I received a digital arc from Netgalley for an honest review]
I am a long time Aurora Rose Reynolds fan but I'm disappointed to say I didn't love Baiting Him. Her writing was on par with her previous works but for some reason the whole story felt stale. Girl meets Boy at nightclub, instant connection. He pursues her, she resists and then finally gives in because she can't resist his charming personality. He's alpha but sweet, and she's just your average run of the mill heroine. Sadly both characters are forgettable and so is the storyline, which seemed to not have any point. If you're looking for a light, fluffy insta love happily ever after romance you'll enjoy this one. Unfortunately I was expecting a bit more when I went into it.
[I received a digital arc from Netgalley for an honest review]
I am a long time Aurora Rose Reynolds fan but I'm disappointed to say I didn't love Baiting Him. Her writing was on par with her previous works but for some reason the whole story felt stale. Girl meets Boy at nightclub, instant connection. He pursues her, she resists and then finally gives in because she can't resist his charming personality. He's alpha but sweet, and she's just your average run of the mill heroine. Sadly both characters are forgettable and so is the storyline, which seemed to not have any point. If you're looking for a light, fluffy insta love happily ever after romance you'll enjoy this one. Unfortunately I was expecting a bit more when I went into it.
mavisinspanish's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
It all happened too fast and also, very slowly. So, it was page nine or something like that when the guy was like "so can't stop thinking about you" and I'm here left to wonder why. Their encounter was a total of five minutes and you didn't say much. What do you mean?
So they're in love at like 30% of the book which is right away in this short story,and then we have the rest of it of domestic bliss, which I didn't care about because I didn't care about the characters in the first place. It's not like the author gave me a reason to.
You know how when you're in school they teach you how a story has a beginning, a problem and an ending? Ain't no problems here. Basically nothing happened except for falling in love God knows how.
If this is your jam, sure. But for me? Maybe I'm just too emotionally old and tired for this.
It all happened too fast and also, very slowly. So, it was page nine or something like that when the guy was like "so can't stop thinking about you" and I'm here left to wonder why. Their encounter was a total of five minutes and you didn't say much. What do you mean?
So they're in love at like 30% of the book which is right away in this short story,and then we have the rest of it of domestic bliss, which I didn't care about because I didn't care about the characters in the first place. It's not like the author gave me a reason to.
You know how when you're in school they teach you how a story has a beginning, a problem and an ending? Ain't no problems here. Basically nothing happened except for falling in love God knows how.
If this is your jam, sure. But for me? Maybe I'm just too emotionally old and tired for this.
izziede's review against another edition
4.0
This story was really sweet.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines.
izziede's review against another edition
4.0
This story was really sweet.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines.
ARC.
It wasn't as insta as other books by the author but when the couple meet they feel an instant connection but it is taken at a more realistic pace.
There is some obvious other woman drama brewing but nothing too drastic between her and the Hero.
There are no intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No cheating.
Family issues for the heroine.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Secondary characters introduced for possible future storylines.
ARC.
briannas_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! Chrissie and Gaston are just perfect for each other. A cute busy baker who doesn’t have time on her hands meets this hot club owning workaholic and the two of them have this instant attraction. There’s a few things they have to go through but it makes it all worth it with a guaranteed HEA and the biggest smile on your face when it’s over. Highly recommend another 5 star read from the amazingly talented Aurora Rose Reynolds!
stephsromancebooktalk's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 Stars / 3 Steam Fans
In many ways, this was a fun play on the fairytale of Beauty and the Beast. Chrissie is an independent, robust, and sassy bakery owner that finds herself on Gaston's radar after a bachelorette party. Gaston owns the bar where the bachelorette party is being held and takes notice of Chrissie when she exits the men's room. I enjoyed this meet-cute, and the two of them didn't instantly hook up. Chrissie played hard to get; Gaston pursues her relentlessly to the point that when things finally work out, it was so sweet and swoony. I didn't think the extra twist was needed, but it worked well enough that it didn't spoil the story. I hope there will be more books in this series of standalones.
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In many ways, this was a fun play on the fairytale of Beauty and the Beast. Chrissie is an independent, robust, and sassy bakery owner that finds herself on Gaston's radar after a bachelorette party. Gaston owns the bar where the bachelorette party is being held and takes notice of Chrissie when she exits the men's room. I enjoyed this meet-cute, and the two of them didn't instantly hook up. Chrissie played hard to get; Gaston pursues her relentlessly to the point that when things finally work out, it was so sweet and swoony. I didn't think the extra twist was needed, but it worked well enough that it didn't spoil the story. I hope there will be more books in this series of standalones.
Video review available in Week 4 Jan 19 – 25 weekly book reviews.
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
kellyg_5013's review against another edition
4.0
Yes!!! Another low angst romance! I love how Gaston was all in from the very beginning! You don't often get a H that do that whole "I'm not into relationships" thing. So it's really nice to get that every now and then!
kindlelovingmom's review against another edition
4.0
This was a sweet, sexy story and I enjoyed it, but it lacked any real drama. 3.5 Stars.
Chrissie is a fairly happy, successful woman. She owns her own bakery, and it's been doing very well. Mostly because it is her whole life. She works constantly and has no time for anything else. Especially not a sexy man who might not mean what he says. But when she meets Gus when she's out for her best friend's bachelorette party, she's not sure if she can take him at his word. Or if she even wants to.
Gaston, aka Gus, owns his own club and 2 other bars. He mostly stays away from girls he meets there, and especially from his employees. But when he sees Chrissie at his club, and speaks to her, he's hooked. But she's not sold. He has to convince her, which is exciting for him, and he pursues her ardently.
Chrissie and Gus had electric chemistry, but she was trying to be cautious, while he was full steam ahead. They both had very different family situations growing up, and that definitely colored how they handled the rest of their lives. They were both very close to their moms, which I thought was awesome, and I loved seeing those connections. I also loved seeing Chrissie's best friend, Leah, and her husband Tyler (the couple from book 1) and how happy and awesome they were. It's always fun to see past couples living out their HEA.
Overall Gus was a swoonworthy hero, and Chrissie was a strong, fun heroine, and I loved their connection. They really fit each other, and that was clear. But, the small bit of drama in this story was a lot of tell instead of show. I would've liked to see that part of the plot fleshed out a little. In the end, it didn't seem very important, since it was over so quickly, and basically could've just been skipped altogether. So, there really wasn't a lot of drama at all, which is fine. I'm good with smooth sailing between the hero and heroine, especially in a novella. But, in a longer story, I expect some sort of issue that comes between the couple, and a black moment they have to get through before they can be happy together. Don't get me wrong, I'm by NO MEANS an angst queen. In fact too much angst gives me hives, and its not my jam. But, the stakes just didn't feel high here at all without any outside drama going on.
Overall I still liked the story, and I really loved the characters. I look forward to the final book in this series.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Chrissie is a fairly happy, successful woman. She owns her own bakery, and it's been doing very well. Mostly because it is her whole life. She works constantly and has no time for anything else. Especially not a sexy man who might not mean what he says. But when she meets Gus when she's out for her best friend's bachelorette party, she's not sure if she can take him at his word. Or if she even wants to.
Gaston, aka Gus, owns his own club and 2 other bars. He mostly stays away from girls he meets there, and especially from his employees. But when he sees Chrissie at his club, and speaks to her, he's hooked. But she's not sold. He has to convince her, which is exciting for him, and he pursues her ardently.
Chrissie and Gus had electric chemistry, but she was trying to be cautious, while he was full steam ahead. They both had very different family situations growing up, and that definitely colored how they handled the rest of their lives. They were both very close to their moms, which I thought was awesome, and I loved seeing those connections. I also loved seeing Chrissie's best friend, Leah, and her husband Tyler (the couple from book 1) and how happy and awesome they were. It's always fun to see past couples living out their HEA.
Overall Gus was a swoonworthy hero, and Chrissie was a strong, fun heroine, and I loved their connection. They really fit each other, and that was clear. But, the small bit of drama in this story was a lot of tell instead of show. I would've liked to see that part of the plot fleshed out a little. In the end, it didn't seem very important, since it was over so quickly, and basically could've just been skipped altogether. So, there really wasn't a lot of drama at all, which is fine. I'm good with smooth sailing between the hero and heroine, especially in a novella. But, in a longer story, I expect some sort of issue that comes between the couple, and a black moment they have to get through before they can be happy together. Don't get me wrong, I'm by NO MEANS an angst queen. In fact too much angst gives me hives, and its not my jam. But, the stakes just didn't feel high here at all without any outside drama going on.
Overall I still liked the story, and I really loved the characters. I look forward to the final book in this series.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
jadeshea's review against another edition
3.0
This one had a sweet ending and a very strange short conflict, and that was about it. It was okay, and I liked the characters.