Reviews with content warning for Infertility - Reckless

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ [5/5]
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ [5/5]

📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Cowboys and rodeos
» Opposites attract
» He falls first
» Burn down the world for you 🔥
» Second chances

So, if you’ve read Powerless, you know Winter gives Theo a verbal lashing in the driveway of the ranch when they meet. I’m pleased to tell you we get the full scene, preceded by the moment they lay eyes on each other. What’s better is that it’s from Theo’s perspective and he is hooked!

The miscommunication enraged me until the end of the next chapter when it was clear something else was afoot. Elsie Silver masterfully draws emotion from readers.

Theo is known as a playboy on the circuit, and he wants to clean up his image. He wants to be worthy of Winter. Not a woman like her; he wants Winter. She doesn’t trust it because no one has ever chosen her; Theo accepts he has his work cut out for him. Challenge: accepted.

The banter between Winter and Theo is funny with just enough bite in the right places. Theo takes pleasure in sparring with her, and she feels safe enough with him to speak freely.

I spent most of my time reading this wearing a smile. I recommend Reckless wholeheartedly!

📌 What stood out
» Harvey Eaton, OBVIOUSLY 🤣 It wouldn’t be Chestnut Springs if he didn’t steal the show 🏆

» Theo is book boyfriend gold. He demands Winter prioritize herself and finds ways to force her to do it. Theo wins at woo!

📌 Moments
» Winter and Summer’s relationship levels up when they realise they can crack jokes about Rob; they’ve also both slept with Peter (Theo’s dog), which is very on brand for them. 😆

🚫 Triggers: Infidelity, parental abandonment, surprise pregnancy, sports injury, stalking (ex), mentions of grooming (not directly related to MCs) and abuse of power. Please check warnings.

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lilhappyhermit's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Theo and Winter are my roman empire. This book has me in a consensual chokehold. I absolutely loved how something that was supposed to be a one night stand and nothing more turned into a life altering moment that brought them together once more. Watching Winter slowly open up to Theo was such a beautiful experience. Theo realizing what he’s missed out on and not only embracing his new role but being such a supportive figure for both Winter and Vivi had my heart EXPLODING.

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zias's review

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Frothing at the mouth for Theo Silva. This is the book that got me interested in the Chestnut Springs and it truly didn’t disappoint. I am not a surprise pregnancy trope gal, but I kinda knew it would come in this one so it softened the blow and I really kinda think it was a wrong time right person kinda deal with Theo and Winter. I also really liked that Winter’s character was strengthened. I hated her in the first book(s) for how she acted to Summer but I came to appreciate her character arc in this book.

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ynaiita_5896's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

❤️‍🔥 When Dr Winter Hamilton meets smug Bull rider Theo Silva, all she knew were that she could not stand him but needed a night of fun to let go of her trauma and her pain. Little did they both know that they were going to be what they they needed. Different characters, different upbringing and different experiences of what it means to be loved.

❤️‍🔥 Reverse grumpy x sunshine meets small town romance. The story of Winter and Theo tug on my heart strings and is so bingeable. It is pure and fun, sad and heartfelt; honest and sweet. Such lovable characters who made the book so perfect I couldn't put it down. I wish their story was longer and I wish I could follow them again because 400 pages was not enough.

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ciara_fs98's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I normally hate the pregnancy trope but it was handled so well in this book. Knowing Winters history I was happy for her. I love the two of them together, he defends her without thought and goes to the mat for her regardless of who the opponent is. Their love just showcases that you don't need to be perfect to be perfect for someone. The right person will love you because you're flawed not in spite of them.

And watching Dr. Douche's career die like those flowers was just the icing on the cake of an amazing book

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agent_004's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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tanvi45's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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northernlightsly's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I was here ready for a discussion about the importance of women’s reproductive rights and bodily autonomy in the wild west, maybe even a lil bit of republican man and religion vs medical girlboss but all I got was a very clumsily graphic description of a vagina 😔🤚🏼

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