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lilycollings's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I really love the other Tessa Bailey books I have read and looked forward to this one despite other reviews but the mystery element promised was really missing. I also wasn't a fan of the romance or of Myles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
kaelielily's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.75
This book was great for what it was and what it wanted to be: a funny, spicy romance novel about a second grade teacher and a bounty hunter. I read this book expecting a quick and easy read and I wasn‘t disappointed.
While Taylor was a little over the top „cute“ at times, and Myles turned into too much of a softie at the end I still loved to read about their story. But what about Jude and Dante? There has to be another book coming out right? Because I need to read a book about just the two of them!
The story also felt quite rushed at times due to it taking place over only five days. Their romance also had quite some insta-love I wasn‘t a fan of.
In the end, their banter and spicy scenes where great and I kept changing my mind about who the murderer was, because at least for me, it wasn‘t that easy to guess.
While Taylor was a little over the top „cute“ at times, and Myles turned into too much of a softie at the end I still loved to read about their story. But what about Jude and Dante? There has to be another book coming out right? Because I need to read a book about just the two of them!
The story also felt quite rushed at times due to it taking place over only five days. Their romance also had quite some insta-love I wasn‘t a fan of.
In the end, their banter and spicy scenes where great and I kept changing my mind about who the murderer was, because at least for me, it wasn‘t that easy to guess.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
culzean's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, and Abandonment
keepingitread's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Who would have though I'd enjoy a bit of romance, spicy, and sexual tense in my murder mystery book lol. I really enjoyed the characters in this book, very well developed. I also loved the good girl breaking down the bad boy to find his soft center and the bad boy bringing out the good girls brave and reckless side.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Violence, and Murder
ecravens's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Stalking, and Murder
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
tessa seems to have girlbossed to close to the sun. she tried to do a murder mystery and a romance and managed to do neither of those things well. i wish i could unread this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment
sami_leigh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
• Dual POV
• Forced proximity
• Sunshine Grump
• Age gap
• Murder mystery
• Insta-love
• “Touch her and I’ll kill you” vibes
• ALL the tension 🔥
• Personal growth for our MCs 🙌🏻
• Representation of diverse sexualities
• Well established secondary characters (low key hoping for sequels 🤞🏻)
• BANTER!
• Nickname 🙌🏻
• Epilogue 😍
• Forced proximity
• Sunshine Grump
• Age gap
• Murder mystery
• Insta-love
• “Touch her and I’ll kill you” vibes
• ALL the tension 🔥
• Personal growth for our MCs 🙌🏻
• Representation of diverse sexualities
• Well established secondary characters (low key hoping for sequels 🤞🏻)
• BANTER!
• Nickname 🙌🏻
• Epilogue 😍
I snort. “Do I look like the kind of guy who goes on ice cream dates, half pint?”
“No,” she sighs. “I guess you don’t.”
We walk in silence for a few seconds. “What flavour are you getting?”
🌶🌶🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Blood
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Tessa Bailey's Alpha males are not exactly my cup of tea, but this IS a fun romp and a fun, light read before going back to work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Violence
dillsbookdiary's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
rachelizx's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail