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ahodyna7's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
spencer0200's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lezreadalot's review
4.0
“You’re wrong about a lot of things.” Terri pressed her palm against Sam’s chest like she was trying to hold her back. “I wish you were wrong about this.”
I really enjoyed this last book in the Paradise Romance series. While it's my least favourite of the three, I still had a good time with these characters and their romance. Sam and Terri are wonderful. I like Sam's teasing and persistence, and how she's already morphing into a cute old lady at 31. I loved Terri's stubbornness and vivacity, and her willingness to explore new parts of herself despite being burned in past relationships. They both had their ups and downs, and moments where I wanted to shake them both, but they were willing to fight for each other when it came down to it, which I adored seeing. I especially loved their particular dynamic, and that their D/s relationship in the bedroom didn't affect their disposition or dynamic outside of it. I never like when characters enter into a D/s relationship and suddenly their entire personalities change? Terri got to be vulnerable and explore herself but she also didn't morph into a wilting flower. Bless.
(And I think it goes without saying: like the rest of the books in the series, it's super steamy.)
I definitely wanted more character interaction. Their chemistry was great, and we got glimpses of the more meaningful connection they had, but I wanted a bit more. And I have to say that some of the conflict was frustrating. (I didn't understand how to took Terri so long come around to the fact that Sam loved photography like she could never love medicine.)
I did have my quibbles with the ending; everything wrapped up very easily and very conveniently and very quickly. I did like aspects of it (especially as we got to see the previous couples in the series, and I really adored Reed/Julia and Mo/Kate, and the kids) but some things were just a little too neat. Especially with Sam's parents. The book is a good length, but if we'd had a bit more development in certain areas, I'd have been more satisfied.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Abby Craden, who is an eternal fave. I always enjoy her voice and what she brings to characters.
Jaime Clevenger is definitely one of my favourite authors that I've discovered this year, and I'm excited to get into her back-list a bit. :) I really enjoyed and recommend this series.
☆ For transparency, I was approved for a review copy by NetGalley, but it was archived before I had a chance to access it, because I'm a dummy and a slow-poke. ;u; So I actually listened to this via Scribd.
I really enjoyed this last book in the Paradise Romance series. While it's my least favourite of the three, I still had a good time with these characters and their romance. Sam and Terri are wonderful. I like Sam's teasing and persistence, and how she's already morphing into a cute old lady at 31. I loved Terri's stubbornness and vivacity, and her willingness to explore new parts of herself despite being burned in past relationships. They both had their ups and downs, and moments where I wanted to shake them both, but they were willing to fight for each other when it came down to it, which I adored seeing. I especially loved their particular dynamic, and that their D/s relationship in the bedroom didn't affect their disposition or dynamic outside of it. I never like when characters enter into a D/s relationship and suddenly their entire personalities change? Terri got to be vulnerable and explore herself but she also didn't morph into a wilting flower. Bless.
(And I think it goes without saying: like the rest of the books in the series, it's super steamy.)
I definitely wanted more character interaction. Their chemistry was great, and we got glimpses of the more meaningful connection they had, but I wanted a bit more. And I have to say that some of the conflict was frustrating. (I didn't understand how to took Terri so long come around to the fact that Sam loved photography like she could never love medicine.)
I did have my quibbles with the ending; everything wrapped up very easily and very conveniently and very quickly. I did like aspects of it (especially as we got to see the previous couples in the series, and I really adored Reed/Julia and Mo/Kate, and the kids) but some things were just a little too neat. Especially with Sam's parents. The book is a good length, but if we'd had a bit more development in certain areas, I'd have been more satisfied.
Listened to the audiobook as read by Abby Craden, who is an eternal fave. I always enjoy her voice and what she brings to characters.
Jaime Clevenger is definitely one of my favourite authors that I've discovered this year, and I'm excited to get into her back-list a bit. :) I really enjoyed and recommend this series.
☆ For transparency, I was approved for a review copy by NetGalley, but it was archived before I had a chance to access it, because I'm a dummy and a slow-poke. ;u; So I actually listened to this via Scribd.
catbartram89's review
5.0
Hands down, best book of the series
This book.... WOW... I have no words to explain how HOT and sexy it is! I can honestly say that it well and truly made up for the not-so-much spice in the previous book!
The chemistry between Terri and Sam is fire and I loved the connection between them. I enjoyed how Terri was so opposed to dating or even being with Sam in any way but it was clear with the way they looked at each other and the clear connection they have they were bound to get together and Wow, then they do
This book.... WOW... I have no words to explain how HOT and sexy it is! I can honestly say that it well and truly made up for the not-so-much spice in the previous book!
The chemistry between Terri and Sam is fire and I loved the connection between them. I enjoyed how Terri was so opposed to dating or even being with Sam in any way but it was clear with the way they looked at each other and the clear connection they have they were bound to get together and Wow, then they do
chickenquesadilla's review
4.0
again, loved this book, but atp i think i’m just impartial to wlw books 😭 they can do no wrong in my eyes.
chainynkr's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
carpenoctem_st's review
5.0
Loved It!! This is a book about following your dreams and more importantly loving someone despite not agreeing with their decisions.
patricia71's review
5.0
I didn’t expect much reading this book, but girl was I wrong. I loved it!! I think for me it is the best of the there. Fair warning though. At about the 45% stage of the book it turns into an erotic book. With light bdsm sex scènes and hard sex scenes. So if you are not into that, don’t read this book. I on the other hand am so I found the scenes hot
sherpawhale's review
5.0
It's funny what floats one person's boat that sinks someone else's. When I was taking a look at some of the reviews here before purchasing, I saw some people saying they liked this one, but that they felt it was the weakest of the series. After reading the second book after this one, and understanding the couple from book 1, I can comfortably say that 1) I have no interest in reading book 1 considering it's going to be dealing with the kids in a much larger factor and 2) I loved this one way more than I enjoyed book 2. AND this was dealing with an age gap, which I traditionally do not enjoy in the slightest.
But the age gap worked for me because the gap wasn't as big, and the younger one was a decently mature age 31 herself. It also helped that the older one, Terri, was the one being "brought out of her shell," if you will. The younger Sam who also was Terri's resident (btw, this book also helped me understand more medical terminology which I really appreciated considering one of my friend's is becoming a doctor and I need all the help I can get trying to pretend I know things about a field I personally don't care about), and Sam pursued Terri with a mindful alacrity.
I also was a bit worried about the money factor, because reading about the richie riches of the world (especially in 2021) can get really soured pretty fast by just one flippant remark of how the other half lives, but I think Jaime Clevenger walked a pretty fine line. Terri grew up poor and worked hard for herself, and Sam was a pretty genuine person. All in all, an excellent romance novel that I'm pretty sure will still end up in my favorites of the year.
But the age gap worked for me because the gap wasn't as big, and the younger one was a decently mature age 31 herself. It also helped that the older one, Terri, was the one being "brought out of her shell," if you will. The younger Sam who also was Terri's resident (btw, this book also helped me understand more medical terminology which I really appreciated considering one of my friend's is becoming a doctor and I need all the help I can get trying to pretend I know things about a field I personally don't care about), and Sam pursued Terri with a mindful alacrity.
I also was a bit worried about the money factor, because reading about the richie riches of the world (especially in 2021) can get really soured pretty fast by just one flippant remark of how the other half lives, but I think Jaime Clevenger walked a pretty fine line. Terri grew up poor and worked hard for herself, and Sam was a pretty genuine person. All in all, an excellent romance novel that I'm pretty sure will still end up in my favorites of the year.
vixdag's review
4.0
Check out my full review:
https://www.thelesbianreview.com/just-one-reason-jaime-clevenger/
https://www.thelesbianreview.com/just-one-reason-jaime-clevenger/