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jasmyn9's review against another edition
3.0
I really loved both of these characters - they had real life issues that rang true, and they were just good people that you enjoyed cheering for. But some of the aspects of their relationship just didn't ring as true as the characters themselves did. And I never quite understand the accidental pregnancy story these days. People - use a condom - have the conversation - it just makes it that more believable.
Kate is gun shy with ALL men. After a horrible experience in college where she was humiliated, she has sworn off dating completely. While I get that a little bit, you would think eventually she would find someone she couldn't resist - and maybe that time has come in the form of Aleksei and just not sooner. I loved her honesty with herself. She didn't always like what she thought, but she acknowledged it and tried to deal with it. She was a fun spirit that liked to take reasonable risks and have a good time without going crazy.
Aleksei is a nut you just want to crack. He's got this super tough business persona, but we see a softer side with his family and with Kate. You just know there's something going on and when you finally find out, you'll just love him even more. His family is amazing, and I loved how we got to get to know them a bit so they weren't just names on a page.
This was a fun romance, with some great characters, just the beginning concept threw me off a bit.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
Kate is gun shy with ALL men. After a horrible experience in college where she was humiliated, she has sworn off dating completely. While I get that a little bit, you would think eventually she would find someone she couldn't resist - and maybe that time has come in the form of Aleksei and just not sooner. I loved her honesty with herself. She didn't always like what she thought, but she acknowledged it and tried to deal with it. She was a fun spirit that liked to take reasonable risks and have a good time without going crazy.
Aleksei is a nut you just want to crack. He's got this super tough business persona, but we see a softer side with his family and with Kate. You just know there's something going on and when you finally find out, you'll just love him even more. His family is amazing, and I loved how we got to get to know them a bit so they weren't just names on a page.
This was a fun romance, with some great characters, just the beginning concept threw me off a bit.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
jadeshea's review
3.0
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A Wife in Every Sense begins when Kate leaves her job of two years to take a vacation and find something else to do with her life. She's had a major crush on her boss for a long time, and knows that they will never be together so now is the time to move on. The only problem his their attraction is awakening, and things are getting a little complicated. Especially after they spend one glorious night together.
Now, with trouble on the way she must figure out what to do next, even though his choice may not be the one she thinks is best.
This book was pretty enjoyable. I liked the story line over all, and I enjoyed both of the characters. At times, it felt like something was missing though. Maybe there just needed to be a little more trouble between them or something... But I did like the book, and I liked the end as well.
A Wife in Every Sense begins when Kate leaves her job of two years to take a vacation and find something else to do with her life. She's had a major crush on her boss for a long time, and knows that they will never be together so now is the time to move on. The only problem his their attraction is awakening, and things are getting a little complicated. Especially after they spend one glorious night together.
Now, with trouble on the way she must figure out what to do next, even though his choice may not be the one she thinks is best.
This book was pretty enjoyable. I liked the story line over all, and I enjoyed both of the characters. At times, it felt like something was missing though. Maybe there just needed to be a little more trouble between them or something... But I did like the book, and I liked the end as well.
cheryls's review
3.0
Aleksei Aleksanou, Greek billionaire, was Kate Burrows' boss. She developed a slight crush on him and decided that it would never go anywhere because he doesn't do love or commitment. So, she quit her job and was going on a two month vacation. The day before she left he came to her apartment and they ended up in bed. Ten weeks into her vacation, she starts to put two and two together because she's sick all the time and she's very tired. When she tells Aleksei what's going on, he decides marriage is the best thing. Will she be able to change his playboy ways? Can she live her life married to someone that will never love her?
Aleksei is Greek and his English is not always perfect. Kate is English and her English might be worse than his. I didn't feel much emotion from Kate until the end of the book. I also didn't like the way she allowed to Aleksei to talk to her sometimes. The whole fight with Phoenix in the hotel room and how Aleksei made it seem like it was Kate's fault, was ridiculous. I don't think he was mad enough. An ex-girlfriend sneaks into your hotel room and attacks your pregnant wife? He should have been livid!!! I think I was looking for more emotion from these characters and stronger feelings considering their circumstances. Also, the entire situation with Eleni seemed a little out of place in this story.
The idea of this story line is good but the delivery could be improved.
Received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was not compensated for my review.
I was not required to write a positive review.
The opinion expressed is my own.
Aleksei is Greek and his English is not always perfect. Kate is English and her English might be worse than his. I didn't feel much emotion from Kate until the end of the book. I also didn't like the way she allowed to Aleksei to talk to her sometimes. The whole fight with Phoenix in the hotel room and how Aleksei made it seem like it was Kate's fault, was ridiculous. I don't think he was mad enough. An ex-girlfriend sneaks into your hotel room and attacks your pregnant wife? He should have been livid!!! I think I was looking for more emotion from these characters and stronger feelings considering their circumstances. Also, the entire situation with Eleni seemed a little out of place in this story.
The idea of this story line is good but the delivery could be improved.
Received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was not compensated for my review.
I was not required to write a positive review.
The opinion expressed is my own.
octavia_rsr's review
1.0
I picked this up because I needed something light and cheesy.....
I want my money back.
I want my money back.
gerireads's review
2.0
I could never resist books with a boss-secretary trope. Unfortunately, it didn't pan out as I had a hard time connecting with the story and its characters.
Kate decided to quit her job as a personal assistant to Greek boss Aleksei because she's in love with him and she's having a hard time dealing with his playboy ways. Before she was to go on a holiday trip, she and Aleksei spent a passionate night together which resulted in a pregnancy. Aleksei offered her marriage, which Kate accepted even though she knows he doesn't do love and all that jazz. There were so many instances where this book could have been good but it failed because Kate was just a hot mess. The conflict, if ever there was even one, was all in her head. Which made for a really annoying read.
ARC provided by Entangled via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Kate decided to quit her job as a personal assistant to Greek boss Aleksei because she's in love with him and she's having a hard time dealing with his playboy ways. Before she was to go on a holiday trip, she and Aleksei spent a passionate night together which resulted in a pregnancy. Aleksei offered her marriage, which Kate accepted even though she knows he doesn't do love and all that jazz. There were so many instances where this book could have been good but it failed because Kate was just a hot mess. The conflict, if ever there was even one, was all in her head. Which made for a really annoying read.
ARC provided by Entangled via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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