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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
As always, Lisa Kleypas has woven a well written story with interesting and flavorful characters. I was definitely caught in the first chapter and couldn't put it down. But as much as I was drawn into the story, it was more by the need to see where Kleypas would take than for intense interest.
My disappointment could be from the fact that I am used to the in-depth character development being on both sides, both male and female lead characters. I guess any insight into the thoughts of Hardy Cates was left out in the assumption that a reader had already read the first in the series, "Sugar Daddy". But I just felt like there was so much missing. I loved all the insight into Haven, but the book felt incomplete on the side of Hardy. I can understand that it is another style of story telling, and I did enjoy it, hence the 4star rating. But It could have been a 5star book, from an author who's historical romances are 5 star books.
And yet, the disappointment will not hold me back from reading the future books of this series. I always enjoy Kleypas's books despite any perceived shortcomings.
My disappointment could be from the fact that I am used to the in-depth character development being on both sides, both male and female lead characters. I guess any insight into the thoughts of Hardy Cates was left out in the assumption that a reader had already read the first in the series, "Sugar Daddy". But I just felt like there was so much missing. I loved all the insight into Haven, but the book felt incomplete on the side of Hardy. I can understand that it is another style of story telling, and I did enjoy it, hence the 4star rating. But It could have been a 5star book, from an author who's historical romances are 5 star books.
And yet, the disappointment will not hold me back from reading the future books of this series. I always enjoy Kleypas's books despite any perceived shortcomings.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
Como no amar a Hardy Cates!!!
Muy buen libro, interesante, romántico pero con un toque de drama y suspenso, sí se quiere.
Primero y principal: me encantó Hardy Cates!!!! Me parece un gran personaje, no es el típico rico insoportable, sino un hombre que ha trabajado duro para estar donde está y que lo sigue haciendo.
Haven... fue un poco más difícil para mí. La única hija de los Travis y por eso se entiende el espíritu rebelde de su personalidad; en el afán de ser independiente comete un error que le sale muy caro; la forma en que está narrado me pareció muy adecuada, la forma de hablar de los hechos del matrimonio de ella con Nick, sus consecuencias, la personalidad de Nick... está todo muy bien descripto junto con la ayuda de Susan, su psiquiatra.
Mi problema es que estoy un poco desilusionada por los Travis... nunca imaginé que siendo la familia que son dejaran de lado a Haven por dos años, a pesar de las circunstancias de su matrimonio con Nick y de la pelea de Haven con su padre ninguno de sus hermanos realmente se preocupa por la situación de su única hermana. Y cuando Haven realmente deja a Nick, el único que sabe lo que realmente pasó es Gage.... no sé, no me terminó de convencer; yo esperaba más!! Más comprensión, más unión por parte de la familia, menos egoísmo y orgullo.
A pesar de todo es una gran historia que la salva Hardy!!!!
Muy buen libro, interesante, romántico pero con un toque de drama y suspenso, sí se quiere.
Primero y principal: me encantó Hardy Cates!!!! Me parece un gran personaje, no es el típico rico insoportable, sino un hombre que ha trabajado duro para estar donde está y que lo sigue haciendo.
Haven... fue un poco más difícil para mí. La única hija de los Travis y por eso se entiende el espíritu rebelde de su personalidad; en el afán de ser independiente comete un error que le sale muy caro; la forma en que está narrado me pareció muy adecuada, la forma de hablar de los hechos del matrimonio de ella con Nick, sus consecuencias, la personalidad de Nick... está todo muy bien descripto junto con la ayuda de Susan, su psiquiatra.
Mi problema es que estoy un poco desilusionada por los Travis... nunca imaginé que siendo la familia que son dejaran de lado a Haven por dos años, a pesar de las circunstancias de su matrimonio con Nick y de la pelea de Haven con su padre ninguno de sus hermanos realmente se preocupa por la situación de su única hermana. Y cuando Haven realmente deja a Nick, el único que sabe lo que realmente pasó es Gage.... no sé, no me terminó de convencer; yo esperaba más!! Más comprensión, más unión por parte de la familia, menos egoísmo y orgullo.
A pesar de todo es una gran historia que la salva Hardy!!!!
The reason to read this book is for Hardy Cates, the hero. He was featured prominently in Lisa Kleypas's previous book, Sugar Daddy. While Gage was the romantic hero in that book, Hardy got the lion's share of the character development. I couldn't wait to get in this book and read his happy ending and I wasn't disappointed.
The story starts out with Haven. She is Gage's sister from Sugar Daddy and is the daughter of a very wealthy oil baron. She marries her handsome charming boyfriend against her family's wishes because they think he is a fortune hunter. She's cut off and marries Nick anyway.
Unfortunately for Haven her husband Nick has narcissistic personality disorder (ie abusive psycho that can hide it and be charming if they choose to.) The abuse gets progressively worse resulting in a night of sexual assault, getting the crap beaten out of her, and getting pushed out into the lawn with no money and no shoes and socks.
Haven calls her brother Gage who comes and rescues her. She starts over in Houston after her brother pushes through the divorce. She then meets (sigh) Hardy. They are very attracted to each other and remember each other from years before.
Hardy is a rich self made millionaire. He is ambitious to the point of ruthlessness. He's also very protective and loyal to those he loves. He grew up in trailer park poverty and fought his way out. He is also a victim of domestic abuse. His father would beat him and his mother and brothers until his father was put in prison for assaulting a woman.
Haven and Hardy were made for each other with her unending need to "please" someone and his need to protect and rescue. At the same time they have trouble getting together from the mutual trauma of their pasts. They are lovely together and I loved reading their story.
The only thing I didn't care for in this book is that Haven is shown as a spunky, feisty woman who was unafraid to stand up to her domineering father and brothers. While her father and brothers had strong personalities, they were loving and would never hurt her. So I never really got why she was suddenly willing to put up for years her husband Nick's physical and mental abuse. It didn't ring true to me but I don't have experience in this area so what do I know.
For those of you that have read Dreaming of You by Lisa Klepas Hardy strikes me a bit as a modern day Texan version of Derek Craven. It's a good read and worth reading.
The story starts out with Haven. She is Gage's sister from Sugar Daddy and is the daughter of a very wealthy oil baron. She marries her handsome charming boyfriend against her family's wishes because they think he is a fortune hunter. She's cut off and marries Nick anyway.
Unfortunately for Haven her husband Nick has narcissistic personality disorder (ie abusive psycho that can hide it and be charming if they choose to.) The abuse gets progressively worse resulting in a night of sexual assault, getting the crap beaten out of her, and getting pushed out into the lawn with no money and no shoes and socks.
Haven calls her brother Gage who comes and rescues her. She starts over in Houston after her brother pushes through the divorce. She then meets (sigh) Hardy. They are very attracted to each other and remember each other from years before.
Hardy is a rich self made millionaire. He is ambitious to the point of ruthlessness. He's also very protective and loyal to those he loves. He grew up in trailer park poverty and fought his way out. He is also a victim of domestic abuse. His father would beat him and his mother and brothers until his father was put in prison for assaulting a woman.
Haven and Hardy were made for each other with her unending need to "please" someone and his need to protect and rescue. At the same time they have trouble getting together from the mutual trauma of their pasts. They are lovely together and I loved reading their story.
The only thing I didn't care for in this book is that Haven is shown as a spunky, feisty woman who was unafraid to stand up to her domineering father and brothers. While her father and brothers had strong personalities, they were loving and would never hurt her. So I never really got why she was suddenly willing to put up for years her husband Nick's physical and mental abuse. It didn't ring true to me but I don't have experience in this area so what do I know.
For those of you that have read Dreaming of You by Lisa Klepas Hardy strikes me a bit as a modern day Texan version of Derek Craven. It's a good read and worth reading.
This was so different from other things I've read by Lisa, but it was still amazing and heartbreaking and lovely.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
5 shining stars!! Two words — Hardy Cates. The boy from the wrong side of the tracks has grown into a man that you can’t help but love. Haven Travis is the only thing he wants and he’ll do whatever is necessary to have her. I loved the development of Haven and how she overcame everything that was thrown at her. This is an unputdownable book.