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akristinab's review against another edition
4.0
I honestly don't know how I feel about this book....
I loved Easy and Breakable, and Sweet was good too, but this just didn't reach me as much as the other books did.
Let me start by saying it might have more to do with me not being a fan of slow burns, or enemies-to-lovers books. Which is basically how I would categorize this.
I loved Isaac from the start. Even though he was a bit of an ass to Erin, I could see why he was, because honestly it's the same reasons I wasn't a fan of her myself. I don't remember liking or not liking her in previous books. She was just kind of there before, supportive without having any real characteristics.
But boy if this book didn't give her a real snotty personality. It seemed throughout the whole book she was contradicting herself. "I don't want to be seen as the boss's daughter" but then the first sign she doesn't get her way she goes running to Daddy (and yes I cringed every time I read daddy, yuck). She may have grown a little by the end, but to me it didn't redeem her any.
It was cool that they were a biracial couple, but I don't feel like it was touch upon as much as it could of. It was just kind of there and at times easy to forget it even was.
And the ending.... what a let down, it does show much of their future at all. Just as they begin to grow and evolve together and as individuals. It. Just. Ends.
I guess the reason why I'm giving it four stars is because it had just enough to keep me entertained to keep reading. I wanted to know how it all connect, and I seriously wasn't disappointed. I thought I had a clear to how it would all turn out, and while I was right by a degree I was off my a mile. Honestly without Isaac and his complex background the book would of been a totally flop for me.
I loved Easy and Breakable, and Sweet was good too, but this just didn't reach me as much as the other books did.
Let me start by saying it might have more to do with me not being a fan of slow burns, or enemies-to-lovers books. Which is basically how I would categorize this.
I loved Isaac from the start. Even though he was a bit of an ass to Erin, I could see why he was, because honestly it's the same reasons I wasn't a fan of her myself. I don't remember liking or not liking her in previous books. She was just kind of there before, supportive without having any real characteristics.
But boy if this book didn't give her a real snotty personality. It seemed throughout the whole book she was contradicting herself. "I don't want to be seen as the boss's daughter" but then the first sign she doesn't get her way she goes running to Daddy (and yes I cringed every time I read daddy, yuck). She may have grown a little by the end, but to me it didn't redeem her any.
It was cool that they were a biracial couple, but I don't feel like it was touch upon as much as it could of. It was just kind of there and at times easy to forget it even was.
And the ending.... what a let down, it does show much of their future at all. Just as they begin to grow and evolve together and as individuals. It. Just. Ends.
I guess the reason why I'm giving it four stars is because it had just enough to keep me entertained to keep reading. I wanted to know how it all connect, and I seriously wasn't disappointed. I thought I had a clear to how it would all turn out, and while I was right by a degree I was off my a mile. Honestly without Isaac and his complex background the book would of been a totally flop for me.
alexperc_92's review
5.0
A really good sequel to this emotional series! I also liked how this story tackled social issues in the US along with the growing affection of Erin and Issac.
syndi3's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I do adores Counters of the Heart. Especially Easy. So when I found audio book of Brave I dived into it. Expecting a sweet sweet love story between 2 strong characters.
But then I found a different story. Erin is a strong character who tries to make a break into the real world. After a tragic accident on her past, she is not sure how to fix herself. So she accepts a job in her company. She works under Isaac. Now Isaac has his own secret past.
So the story begins with Erin trying to fit in and figure out her place in the workplace. I can relate of some of her struggle in a work place. Hey I even had similar experience during my first years in work place. A lot of awkward situation. But I feel proud that she can finally makes a name of herself.
But this book is suppose to be about romance between Erin and Isaac. The book is from Erin's POV and Miss Webber spends too much portion of her book on Eric journey on the work place. And not about the romance. So that is what missing on this book.
I still like it. But I wish the romance can be more hotter and more pronounce.
But then I found a different story. Erin is a strong character who tries to make a break into the real world. After a tragic accident on her past, she is not sure how to fix herself. So she accepts a job in her company. She works under Isaac. Now Isaac has his own secret past.
So the story begins with Erin trying to fit in and figure out her place in the workplace. I can relate of some of her struggle in a work place. Hey I even had similar experience during my first years in work place. A lot of awkward situation. But I feel proud that she can finally makes a name of herself.
But this book is suppose to be about romance between Erin and Isaac. The book is from Erin's POV and Miss Webber spends too much portion of her book on Eric journey on the work place. And not about the romance. So that is what missing on this book.
I still like it. But I wish the romance can be more hotter and more pronounce.
merlin_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I don't know why it took my so long to finish this series. Tammara Webber is one of my favorite romance writers. Her stories are grounded in reality with just enough drama to add excitement and mystery.
Here we have Erin McIntyre who we originally met in the first book as a side character. After a heartbreaking loss that she can't seem to deal with, she starts questioning her choices and ends up working for her father in a position created just for her. You can imagine how that goes over with her new supervisor. Isaac Maat has a secret. There's a reason he works for Erin's father and it has to do with family history. When he meets Erin, he wants to hate her but of course, we all know that's not where it's going. But he's going to fight it all the way.
I really liked both of these characters. Erin was relatable and I felt for her with her family. Their expectations were how high of a marriage prospect she could be. But that's not what she wanted and she went out of her way to show it. I loved the message of strong female characters here. Also I liked how Webber tackled racism in our current world.
This was the second full series that I've read from Webber and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Because her romances are fantastic.
Here we have Erin McIntyre who we originally met in the first book as a side character. After a heartbreaking loss that she can't seem to deal with, she starts questioning her choices and ends up working for her father in a position created just for her. You can imagine how that goes over with her new supervisor. Isaac Maat has a secret. There's a reason he works for Erin's father and it has to do with family history. When he meets Erin, he wants to hate her but of course, we all know that's not where it's going. But he's going to fight it all the way.
I really liked both of these characters. Erin was relatable and I felt for her with her family. Their expectations were how high of a marriage prospect she could be. But that's not what she wanted and she went out of her way to show it. I loved the message of strong female characters here. Also I liked how Webber tackled racism in our current world.
This was the second full series that I've read from Webber and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next. Because her romances are fantastic.
cristina0194's review against another edition
2.0
I am so disappointed right now... I can’t believe this book is part of this series. Or even written by the same author Easy was written by.
This book was so boring I thought I would DNF it. I was 65% in until something interesting happened. And after that another 23% of boredom. I can’t... I just can’t... I have no words. This book was that bad.
And again: I can’t believe it’s part of the same series with Easy - which was my favorite book for years.
So damn disappointed
This book was so boring I thought I would DNF it. I was 65% in until something interesting happened. And after that another 23% of boredom. I can’t... I just can’t... I have no words. This book was that bad.
And again: I can’t believe it’s part of the same series with Easy - which was my favorite book for years.
So damn disappointed
breadedbookpages's review
5.0
This is such a satisfying book that was more about Erin’s personal development than anything. I like the slow progression of her relationship with Isaac. My only wish was for Isaac’s character to be more fleshed out. I definitely found enough of him to adore though. Ahhh, I’ve been waiting for this book for so long and it was so satisfying and so good to me. Made me feel so good through the 24 hours I spent on it.
novel_nomad's review against another edition
4.0
This was an eagerly awaited read and it did not disappoint, Erin was a fantastic secondary character in Easy and I loved the idea of following her story.
A few years later, Erin is not the same woman we first met in Easy and it was excellent to see her perspective as she battles through grief to rediscover her fiery passion. It was also excellent to meet Isaac, a mysterious, grouchy, distance man who sees through her cheerful veneer and pushes her to follow her dreams.
The tension between them is thick and agonizing at times but played perfectly - it did feel a little restrained and slow in development but there were many other issues keeping them apart.
A few years later, Erin is not the same woman we first met in Easy and it was excellent to see her perspective as she battles through grief to rediscover her fiery passion. It was also excellent to meet Isaac, a mysterious, grouchy, distance man who sees through her cheerful veneer and pushes her to follow her dreams.
The tension between them is thick and agonizing at times but played perfectly - it did feel a little restrained and slow in development but there were many other issues keeping them apart.
nicolet2018's review against another edition
3.0
The moment I saw the cover, I was excited. I really enjoy reading about multiracial couples and I wish there are more in fiction. I really enjoyed Easy and thought this would be just as good. Well there was good and bad.
The good had to be the fact that Erin is curvy and not ashamed of her sexuality. Sex to her is something she enjoys and she does not put up with racist or sexist comments. Loved when she put guys in their place. Happy that she did not let herself be stuck in a relationship that she was not feeling for or accept marriage when she was not ready.
I could identify with how trapped she feels about making her parents happy. I was glad she could use her skills in psychology to manage clients. That was really cool. Nice to see old characters like Jacqueline pop up again.
I was disappointed that the fact that Isaac and Erin were of different races did not come into so much challenges in terms of their romance as compared to just race in general.
Great that racial discrimination and racism was brought up in the book such as Joshua making comments on Isaac and Pax standing up for his team mate as he shared about the term DVB. The racism in the Macintyre family is strong and portrayed realistically as the patriach of the family is blatantly rude about it but no one questions except for Pax. It made me realize how difficult and scary it is to be an African American in America. The simple things we take for granted others are not accorded.
There was alot I did not like. So many cliches, not to mention the typical hate to love trope. Well, to be fair I did not read much into this before deciding to read it. This is one example of a slow burn romance and thank goodness they did not have sex right off the bat. I appreciated that Isaac maintained his professionalism till the end.
But some parts were grey like when he invites her to his apartment, lends her his clothes, cooks for her and lets her stay over night when he is her boss? Nope.
The entitled rich white girl persona in Erin was strong and she is given everything on a silver platter, she does not have to do much and succeeds in making clients happy. Good that she realized the stereotypes and assumptions she perpetuates and apologizes. Futhermore she got a job at her father's company. But I thought I should give her a chance, she is good at what she does. However I felt she should have taken the fall for her mistake not Isaac.
Even though this was a slow burn I felt that the transition from co workers to relationship was stop and start. Not smooth though I knew it was coming. Isaac seemed so distant and then later he admits he was attarcted to Erin despite outwardly seeming repulsed by her. And the way he invites her to take a road trip with him seemed unexpected. Odd.
The story dragged and the author seemed to struggle to close it. I wished I had gotten what I wanted from this book but all in all it has good messages.
The good had to be the fact that Erin is curvy and not ashamed of her sexuality. Sex to her is something she enjoys and she does not put up with racist or sexist comments. Loved when she put guys in their place. Happy that she did not let herself be stuck in a relationship that she was not feeling for or accept marriage when she was not ready.
I could identify with how trapped she feels about making her parents happy. I was glad she could use her skills in psychology to manage clients. That was really cool. Nice to see old characters like Jacqueline pop up again.
I was disappointed that the fact that Isaac and Erin were of different races did not come into so much challenges in terms of their romance as compared to just race in general.
Great that racial discrimination and racism was brought up in the book such as Joshua making comments on Isaac and Pax standing up for his team mate as he shared about the term DVB. The racism in the Macintyre family is strong and portrayed realistically as the patriach of the family is blatantly rude about it but no one questions except for Pax. It made me realize how difficult and scary it is to be an African American in America. The simple things we take for granted others are not accorded.
There was alot I did not like. So many cliches, not to mention the typical hate to love trope. Well, to be fair I did not read much into this before deciding to read it. This is one example of a slow burn romance and thank goodness they did not have sex right off the bat. I appreciated that Isaac maintained his professionalism till the end.
But some parts were grey like when he invites her to his apartment, lends her his clothes, cooks for her and lets her stay over night when he is her boss? Nope.
The entitled rich white girl persona in Erin was strong and she is given everything on a silver platter, she does not have to do much and succeeds in making clients happy. Good that she realized the stereotypes and assumptions she perpetuates and apologizes. Futhermore she got a job at her father's company. But I thought I should give her a chance, she is good at what she does. However I felt she should have taken the fall for her mistake not Isaac.
Even though this was a slow burn I felt that the transition from co workers to relationship was stop and start. Not smooth though I knew it was coming. Isaac seemed so distant and then later he admits he was attarcted to Erin despite outwardly seeming repulsed by her. And the way he invites her to take a road trip with him seemed unexpected. Odd.
The story dragged and the author seemed to struggle to close it. I wished I had gotten what I wanted from this book but all in all it has good messages.
tillyeeh's review against another edition
1.0
One generous star for the worst book I've read in a quite a while. Ironic that this series started at 5 starts and ended at 1 hehe. I won't even bother mentioning anything good about this book, because I didn't find anything. As for the bad, here's my list:
- WHERE IS THE ROMANCE. Excuse me but this was absolutely ridiculous. Erin and Isaac shared one kiss (during which one of them were drunk) before the 95% mark. Idk if this was supposed to be a slow burn or what, but then again there would have had to been at least some chemistry between the characters for that to be the case, which there wasn't. Then, after not having had a single conversation lasting longer than 10 sentences, they suddenly love each other??? Unbelievable.
- Isaac is the lamest male interest I've ever read about. He is straight out mean.
- Lastly and probably the worst: the discussion of race. This book might as well be called "Entitled white girl discovers racism". Basically her whole family are racists, and when one of Erin's brothers calls out their very rich grandfather for whatever racist thing he just said, Erin just stands by and does nothing. She then proceeds to send a message to Isaac asking him if he's ever been pulled over by the police purely because he's black. Like she had never heard of something like that happening before and needed his confirmation as the only non-white person she knew. Isaac responds saying: "How often have you been stopped for nothing? Asked to step out of your vehicle?" AND THEN ERIN TEXTS BACK: "Once I got a ticket for running a stop sign when I was sure I'd stopped". Excuse me what????
I love Easy, but this was straight out awful.
- WHERE IS THE ROMANCE. Excuse me but this was absolutely ridiculous. Erin and Isaac shared one kiss (during which one of them were drunk) before the 95% mark. Idk if this was supposed to be a slow burn or what, but then again there would have had to been at least some chemistry between the characters for that to be the case, which there wasn't. Then, after not having had a single conversation lasting longer than 10 sentences, they suddenly love each other??? Unbelievable.
- Isaac is the lamest male interest I've ever read about. He is straight out mean.
- Lastly and probably the worst: the discussion of race. This book might as well be called "Entitled white girl discovers racism". Basically her whole family are racists, and when one of Erin's brothers calls out their very rich grandfather for whatever racist thing he just said, Erin just stands by and does nothing. She then proceeds to send a message to Isaac asking him if he's ever been pulled over by the police purely because he's black. Like she had never heard of something like that happening before and needed his confirmation as the only non-white person she knew. Isaac responds saying: "How often have you been stopped for nothing? Asked to step out of your vehicle?" AND THEN ERIN TEXTS BACK: "Once I got a ticket for running a stop sign when I was sure I'd stopped". Excuse me what????
I love Easy, but this was straight out awful.
alexandra_92's review against another edition
5.0
A really good sequel to this emotional series! I also liked how this story tackled social issues in the US along with the growing affection of Erin and Issac.