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beckyrendon's review
5.0
Simon can say just about anything and have 90% of the population swooning. This sexy British doctor is the prescription you never knew you needed, can't get better without, and can't help but become addicted to.
It's a catch-22 but I am willing a lifelong addiction to Dr. H. As long as he never stops reading from my ereader we will forever be perfect. Sexy, naughty, and loves naughty books, Simon is a catch for not only Bridget but a perfect morsel for readers too.
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward have stolen my heart, turned me into a smiling pile of mush yet again. And all they had to do was introduce me to Simon!
It's a catch-22 but I am willing a lifelong addiction to Dr. H. As long as he never stops reading from my ereader we will forever be perfect. Sexy, naughty, and loves naughty books, Simon is a catch for not only Bridget but a perfect morsel for readers too.
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward have stolen my heart, turned me into a smiling pile of mush yet again. And all they had to do was introduce me to Simon!
kattreadss's review against another edition
4.0
Great read
This book got me from the very beginning. I love how the author made the book so easy to read and follow with every event! This is book #7 I read from Penelope and Vi and I have to say that I just love their writings! Totally recommend this book!
This book got me from the very beginning. I love how the author made the book so easy to read and follow with every event! This is book #7 I read from Penelope and Vi and I have to say that I just love their writings! Totally recommend this book!
caseroo7's review
5.0
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I absolutely love Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I can't get enough of the co-written stories and I love their solo releases as well. I always know that if it has their names attached to it that I am going to enjoy it, and they have yet to let me down. Simon just might be my favorite hero of theirs yet, and I think readers are going to love this one just as much as I did!
When Simon finds himself needing a temporary place to live, his best friend hooks him up with a friend of hers looking to make some extra money. Bridget thought that by having a tenant would help out with providing for her and her son. But when she realizes that he is none other than the sexy doctor that helped her out a few months back, she knows that she needs to keep a lid on the attraction she feels for him. Simon is only in town until his residency is over and he isn't looking for anything series, especially with a single mom when he doesn't plan on having a family of his own. But the more time they spend together, the more they find themselves drawn to one another despite all the reasons they should stay away.
I absolutely loved these two. They were so great for one another and I couldn't get enough of them. Simon is definitely one of my favorite heroes EVER! I absolutely LOVED him. He was so sweet and funny, as well as being dirty. I just loved everything about him. Bridget was sweet and vulnerable, but she was strong as well. She is definitely someone I could see myself being friends with in real life. These two just belonged together and I loved seeing them become friends and that turn into more. It was refreshing how honest they were with each other, even if it was done in a way that wasn't always face to face. I also really enjoyed how great Simon was with Bridget's son, it was just adorable.
Overall, this book was fantastic! I loved it and the characters and didn't ever want it to end. There was one thing that I wasn't entirely happy about, but it didn't stop me from enjoying the story. This book is definitely one of my favorites from these two, and I think readers are going to love this one like I did. These two just seem to get better with each new book of theirs, and I honestly hope that neither of them ever quit writing. They are amazing authors individually and together!
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
I absolutely love Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. I can't get enough of the co-written stories and I love their solo releases as well. I always know that if it has their names attached to it that I am going to enjoy it, and they have yet to let me down. Simon just might be my favorite hero of theirs yet, and I think readers are going to love this one just as much as I did!
When Simon finds himself needing a temporary place to live, his best friend hooks him up with a friend of hers looking to make some extra money. Bridget thought that by having a tenant would help out with providing for her and her son. But when she realizes that he is none other than the sexy doctor that helped her out a few months back, she knows that she needs to keep a lid on the attraction she feels for him. Simon is only in town until his residency is over and he isn't looking for anything series, especially with a single mom when he doesn't plan on having a family of his own. But the more time they spend together, the more they find themselves drawn to one another despite all the reasons they should stay away.
I absolutely loved these two. They were so great for one another and I couldn't get enough of them. Simon is definitely one of my favorite heroes EVER! I absolutely LOVED him. He was so sweet and funny, as well as being dirty. I just loved everything about him. Bridget was sweet and vulnerable, but she was strong as well. She is definitely someone I could see myself being friends with in real life. These two just belonged together and I loved seeing them become friends and that turn into more. It was refreshing how honest they were with each other, even if it was done in a way that wasn't always face to face. I also really enjoyed how great Simon was with Bridget's son, it was just adorable.
Overall, this book was fantastic! I loved it and the characters and didn't ever want it to end. There was one thing that I wasn't entirely happy about, but it didn't stop me from enjoying the story. This book is definitely one of my favorites from these two, and I think readers are going to love this one like I did. These two just seem to get better with each new book of theirs, and I honestly hope that neither of them ever quit writing. They are amazing authors individually and together!
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
mar_cortz's review
4.0
It was good, definitely more than Ok but still something was missing and no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t fall in love with Simone or fully understand Bridget, I can’t explain why but I could never connect with this too, in spite of that I really enjoyed the story and read the book in 2 days...
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS EXISTED?
I will probably, no most definitely, fall in love with any book that has a character in an accent. Hands down, I will. It doesn't matter if I understand what they are saying or not - it's music to my ears people!
British Bedmate delivers on the accent, smut, and everything else! It's like a triple thread.. if books ever have that? In it, you will meet Simon and Bridget. Ugh, they were utterly adorable. Things didn't magically take off when they met and I think that's why I liked their relationship and chemistry so much.
The only thing I wanted more of were the steamy scenes but a girl can dream.
I will probably, no most definitely, fall in love with any book that has a character in an accent. Hands down, I will. It doesn't matter if I understand what they are saying or not - it's music to my ears people!
British Bedmate delivers on the accent, smut, and everything else! It's like a triple thread.. if books ever have that? In it, you will meet Simon and Bridget. Ugh, they were utterly adorable. Things didn't magically take off when they met and I think that's why I liked their relationship and chemistry so much.
The only thing I wanted more of were the steamy scenes but a girl can dream.
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
A little predictable, but also entertaining.
A little predictable, but also entertaining.
ninidulude's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
melg14's review against another edition
4.0
I’m actually a little shocked about how much I enjoyed this book. This was well developed and I thought I was finally immune to "love" being used as an pet name like "come here, love" but I am not! Zachery Webber's voice is smooth and in a British accent that wasn't bad at all I was a goner. Hate the original cover because the model's hairstyle is atrocious lol and I'm pretty sure it's how Simon's hair is supposed to look but I'm going to overlook it and imagine another better looking hairstyle. Simon was sexy and sweet, and Bridget was funny and sweet (though I really could have done without the slut-shaming).
My only problem was the ending:
Here’s how it was used:
During the scene when Simon finally confesses to Bridget that he loves hers they discuss how she has only said "I love you" to Ben and that she feels guilty about loving Simon because she knows that she will probably love Simon more. (Valid reason and relatable for many.) And Simon reflects on not wanting her to compare them but how it is inevitable. THEN the next chapter or two he finds out that Ben was cheating on Bridget for a year when he died.
- Cop out: We as readers who have a neutral opinion on Ben now don't like him because his reasons for cheating and his dumbassery about it are plain pathetic. Not only do we have a new and negative view on him, but so does Bridget. This allows her to love Simon without guilt and stop her from comparing them when it comes to love or whatever, and if she does it's to heighten Simon up since Ben is so low in rank. That's such a cop out for Bridget, and sure, Keeland and Ward had Simon be a total champ when dealing with this whole thing and how he took care of her afterwards, which also got Bridget to fall for him more, but it also furthers my case with the black vs white ideology between the two men.
This book could have easily concluded her delimna with Ben by just reflecting that she would always love been and that her heart was big enough to love another too blah blah type thing, but no.
- Unnecessary drama: Ben wasn't the man Bridget thought she new and that he might have (1%) gotten the mistress pregnant. Therefore, Brendon might have a half-sister and Bridget would have to continuously interact with the home-wrecker.
Sure the drama brought up conversations to further the plot, like Bridget having problems getting pregnant again so she brings it up with Simon, etc.but everything didn't need cheating to be a plot device or cop out. It's annoying and they aren't the only authors that have done this.
Also, I didn't exactly know why they tried so hard for another pregnancy. Like was it necessary?
My only problem was the ending:
Spoiler
the reveal of Ben cheating on Bridget when he died. Not only do I hate when cheating is in a book, I hate it even more when it is used so unnecessarily and as a cop out.Here’s how it was used:
During the scene when Simon finally confesses to Bridget that he loves hers they discuss how she has only said "I love you" to Ben and that she feels guilty about loving Simon because she knows that she will probably love Simon more. (Valid reason and relatable for many.) And Simon reflects on not wanting her to compare them but how it is inevitable. THEN the next chapter or two he finds out that Ben was cheating on Bridget for a year when he died.
- Cop out: We as readers who have a neutral opinion on Ben now don't like him because his reasons for cheating and his dumbassery about it are plain pathetic. Not only do we have a new and negative view on him, but so does Bridget. This allows her to love Simon without guilt and stop her from comparing them when it comes to love or whatever, and if she does it's to heighten Simon up since Ben is so low in rank. That's such a cop out for Bridget, and sure, Keeland and Ward had Simon be a total champ when dealing with this whole thing and how he took care of her afterwards, which also got Bridget to fall for him more, but it also furthers my case with the black vs white ideology between the two men.
This book could have easily concluded her delimna with Ben by just reflecting that she would always love been and that her heart was big enough to love another too blah blah type thing, but no.
- Unnecessary drama: Ben wasn't the man Bridget thought she new and that he might have (1%) gotten the mistress pregnant. Therefore, Brendon might have a half-sister and Bridget would have to continuously interact with the home-wrecker.
Sure the drama brought up conversations to further the plot, like Bridget having problems getting pregnant again so she brings it up with Simon, etc.but everything didn't need cheating to be a plot device or cop out. It's annoying and they aren't the only authors that have done this.
Also, I didn't exactly know why they tried so hard for another pregnancy. Like was it necessary?
bookishblasian's review
5.0
I can't even lie, I love almost all of the Ward/Keeland books. They're my fun, sexy reads that always end up being a little more serious than I expect. As soon as Simon was in the disposition and the lady talked about her accident, I knew EXACTLY what was coming. Also, the beginning and some of the things Simon says (lol no pun intended) are super corny, but I loved the book nonetheless. I saw it in another review, but I agree that having an older woman and a younger guy is pretty new for me! Typically you get the 22-23 year old girl and the guy who's super hot but nearly forty. It was a nice change. I finished this book in under a day... I just loved it! It was such a fun read, but not complete emptiness like other fun reads.