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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape
Moderate: Confinement
Just like the whole Travis trilogy, with all the romance, love and the inevitable and really well-written juicy stuff, there is a serious theme going on in the story. This one addresses the issues of narcissistic personality disorder and abusive relationships. It is obvious that Ms. Kleypas did an extensive research on the subject (both sides - the abuser and the victim) and her writing is so gripping that I felt anxious reading the scenes with abuse. But the romance part manages to lighten up the atmosphere of the story and you find yourself believing in a possiblity of a happy ending for people who went through some kind of hardship. There is a quote in the book that sums up the whole situation perfectly:
"I have come to realize you can never be truly happy unless you've known some sorrow."
I do believe this to be entirely true. :)
"I have come to realize you can never be truly happy unless you've known some sorrow."
I do believe this to be entirely true. :)
Lisa Kleypas is now officially one of my favourite authors.
This is the second book of hers that I've read and loved and I can't wait to read more.
This is the second book of hers that I've read and loved and I can't wait to read more.
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Serious content warnings on this one. This was a fine romance, I enjoyed it once we got through the rough first third. The domestic violence is portrayed without flinching, which I applaud the author for. But it is a rough read. After that the romance is good, and quite spicy. I thought the ending was a bit much and also didn’t like the way Hardy paid off women his brother hurt? Such a weird detail to put in.
This book was published in 2008 and some of it is dated, particularly in some of the machismo aspects. Still I’m glad I read it!
This book was published in 2008 and some of it is dated, particularly in some of the machismo aspects. Still I’m glad I read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape
Story: 5 Stars The subject of domestic abuse is never an easy one to tackle but Lisa Kleypas has done so with honesty, heart, and Hardy. Hardy Cates is my jam, that is all. *swooning*
Audio: 2 Stars This narrator has a low, husky, seductive voice that did not match (in my head) with Haven Travis. She also managed to make all of the Travis men, as well as Hardy Cates, sound like ignorant good 'ole boys which they are not. If not for the story, I would have DNFd this.
Audio: 2 Stars This narrator has a low, husky, seductive voice that did not match (in my head) with Haven Travis. She also managed to make all of the Travis men, as well as Hardy Cates, sound like ignorant good 'ole boys which they are not. If not for the story, I would have DNFd this.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
