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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
3.0
3.25 ★
Un petit M/M ma foi bien mignon et divertissant ! C'est le genre de lecture légère qu'on oublie vite ensuite, mais qui, sur le coup, nous fait passer un moment sympa.
J'ai beaucoup aimé le cadre dans lequel se déroule le roman, et ça m'a donné des envies de vacances, et de dégustation de vin ! C'est typiquement le genre d'endroit qui me fait rêver, et je trouve que c'est un décor particulièrement propice pour une romance.
Nos deux amoureux sont très mignons, ils sont tout de suite très complices, et comment dire ... On dirait de vrais ados ! Tant au niveau de certaines de leurs répliques que leur insatiabilité. Franchement, les lapins Duracell, à côté, c'est des petits joueurs !
Il y a avait bien trop de scènes coquines à mon goût, et elles n'apportaient rien au développement du couple. Je préfère avoir moins de scènes, mais que celles-ci se passent à des moments-clés de la relation, et ici, eh bien ... ils ne s'arrêtent JA.MAIS!
Bon après, on est dans l'instalove, ce qui n'est absolument pas crédible dans la vraie vie, mais là, on est dans le registre de la comédie romantique version sucre XXXL, donc ça passe. Et puis, il faut avouer qu'ils forment un joli couple tous les deux !
Les personnages secondaires sont très présents, le clan Marian est un clan très présent, sans filtre (purée la tante Tilly ... o.O ). C'est une famille soudée et aimante, en fait, cette famille, on dirait celle de la pub Ricorée ! J'ai eu un gros faible pour Jude, et je suis super impatiente de lire son tome !
De manière générale, je trouve que les personnages sont assez grossièrement incarnés, et les "méchants" de l'histoire ... Pffff ... On n'a aucune explication concernant la froideur de la mère de Tristan, John est un abruti fini, et je ne parle même pas de la blondasse (je ne sais pas si elle est blonde en fait ...) qui refait surface et tourne sa veste tant de fois qu'à force elle a dû se faire une tendinite !). J'ai moyennement goûté aux blagues et réflexions inappropriées du gang de mamies ... C'est marrant au début, mais au final, c'est quand même lourd et sexiste. :/ Oh et Wolfe & Keller ... Hmmm j'aime bien les mecs silencieux, et je suis curieuse de voir ce qu'ils cachent ces deux-là (surtout Wolfe !!).
En fait ce bouquin est too-much à bien des égards, c'est quelque part la marque de fabrique de cette auteur, mais en même temps j'ai vu que c'était son premier, donc quelque part, ça peut peut-être expliquer toute cette débauche de tout. Et je ne parle même pas des nombreux dramas qui émaillent le livre ...
Cependant, cette histoire offre une lecture romantique et sexy, avec un petit couple fou amoureux, un joli décor, et un entourage bien barré. Un moment de détente sans prise de tête, une lecture nickel pour flemmarder !
Un petit M/M ma foi bien mignon et divertissant ! C'est le genre de lecture légère qu'on oublie vite ensuite, mais qui, sur le coup, nous fait passer un moment sympa.
J'ai beaucoup aimé le cadre dans lequel se déroule le roman, et ça m'a donné des envies de vacances, et de dégustation de vin ! C'est typiquement le genre d'endroit qui me fait rêver, et je trouve que c'est un décor particulièrement propice pour une romance.
Nos deux amoureux sont très mignons, ils sont tout de suite très complices, et comment dire ... On dirait de vrais ados ! Tant au niveau de certaines de leurs répliques que leur insatiabilité. Franchement, les lapins Duracell, à côté, c'est des petits joueurs !
Il y a avait bien trop de scènes coquines à mon goût, et elles n'apportaient rien au développement du couple. Je préfère avoir moins de scènes, mais que celles-ci se passent à des moments-clés de la relation, et ici, eh bien ... ils ne s'arrêtent JA.MAIS!
Bon après, on est dans l'instalove, ce qui n'est absolument pas crédible dans la vraie vie, mais là, on est dans le registre de la comédie romantique version sucre XXXL, donc ça passe. Et puis, il faut avouer qu'ils forment un joli couple tous les deux !
Les personnages secondaires sont très présents, le clan Marian est un clan très présent, sans filtre (purée la tante Tilly ... o.O ). C'est une famille soudée et aimante, en fait, cette famille, on dirait celle de la pub Ricorée ! J'ai eu un gros faible pour Jude, et je suis super impatiente de lire son tome !
De manière générale, je trouve que les personnages sont assez grossièrement incarnés, et les "méchants" de l'histoire ... Pffff ... On n'a aucune explication concernant la froideur de la mère de Tristan, John est un abruti fini, et je ne parle même pas de la blondasse (je ne sais pas si elle est blonde en fait ...) qui refait surface et tourne sa veste tant de fois qu'à force elle a dû se faire une tendinite !). J'ai moyennement goûté aux blagues et réflexions inappropriées du gang de mamies ... C'est marrant au début, mais au final, c'est quand même lourd et sexiste. :/ Oh et Wolfe & Keller ... Hmmm j'aime bien les mecs silencieux, et je suis curieuse de voir ce qu'ils cachent ces deux-là (surtout Wolfe !!).
En fait ce bouquin est too-much à bien des égards, c'est quelque part la marque de fabrique de cette auteur, mais en même temps j'ai vu que c'était son premier, donc quelque part, ça peut peut-être expliquer toute cette débauche de tout. Et je ne parle même pas des nombreux dramas qui émaillent le livre ...
Cependant, cette histoire offre une lecture romantique et sexy, avec un petit couple fou amoureux, un joli décor, et un entourage bien barré. Un moment de détente sans prise de tête, une lecture nickel pour flemmarder !
adistraction's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bitchie's review against another edition
4.0
I'm kind of waffling on a rating for this one. On the one hand, I really freaking enjoyed the whole thing. It was pure fun, sweet romance, and I love that. On the other hand, I thought all the family craziness was WAY over the top, and there were at least two editing instances, where the names were switched up or just plain wrong.
But going on pure enjoyment, I'm sticking with 4 stars, although the family drama would probably drag it down to a 3, if I had enjoyed it any less.
I loved Blue and Tristan, and felt their connection from minute one. Sure, it all moved very fast, but it actually felt very natural and right. There was a LOT of sex here, so if that puts you off, just keep it in mind.
Now, onto the family stuff: for starters, I can't see how Tristan's mother and his brother, John, could be such homophobes, considering Tristan's lesbian Granny. Second, I can't see how Blue's sister Simone could be marrying homophobe John, when she has several gay brothers. (don't get me started on all the gay in this family. at least three natural brothers, and a couple of adopted brothers, too! I guess this is how series get made!)
Then throw in the fact that both guys have exes popping up trying to throw a wrench into things, Blue has an insane, no filter aunt Tilly, and Tristan has an insane, no filter, lesbian granny, a jealous business partner with family problems, issues between the bride and groom, and we have a LOT of family drama! Please keep this in mind, if this is the sort of thing that bugs you. Personally, I thought this story could have done without at least one jealous ex and one crazy family member on each side.
But as I said, it was still a lot of fun, so I'll totally be reading more Marian family fun times! Bring on the crazy!
But going on pure enjoyment, I'm sticking with 4 stars, although the family drama would probably drag it down to a 3, if I had enjoyed it any less.
I loved Blue and Tristan, and felt their connection from minute one. Sure, it all moved very fast, but it actually felt very natural and right. There was a LOT of sex here, so if that puts you off, just keep it in mind.
Now, onto the family stuff: for starters, I can't see how Tristan's mother and his brother, John, could be such homophobes, considering Tristan's lesbian Granny. Second, I can't see how Blue's sister Simone could be marrying homophobe John, when she has several gay brothers. (don't get me started on all the gay in this family. at least three natural brothers, and a couple of adopted brothers, too! I guess this is how series get made!)
Then throw in the fact that both guys have exes popping up trying to throw a wrench into things, Blue has an insane, no filter aunt Tilly, and Tristan has an insane, no filter, lesbian granny, a jealous business partner with family problems, issues between the bride and groom, and we have a LOT of family drama! Please keep this in mind, if this is the sort of thing that bugs you. Personally, I thought this story could have done without at least one jealous ex and one crazy family member on each side.
But as I said, it was still a lot of fun, so I'll totally be reading more Marian family fun times! Bring on the crazy!
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
Surprisingly thoroughly enjoyable, this formula would typically not work out so well for my jaded heart, but for some reason (perhaps buoyed by the enthusiastic narration by Michael Pauley) this was a really sexy and delicious over the top romp!
Our protagonist Blue, serendipitously meets up with a beautiful stranger at the weekend getaway for his sister’s wedding. What Blue doesn’t realize is that the sexy guy he’s flirting with is none other than his future brother in law, Tristan. Sparks fly, and to make Blue’s ex-boyfriend jealous, he and Tristan pretend to be together, and what follows is plenty of crazy shenanigans over just a few short days.
So basically, gird your loins for loads and loads of smex. Blue and Tristan’s attraction is combustible and they pretty much go at it hard, wet, and fast. Again. And again. And again. This is insta lust, followed quickly by insta love, with a quasi gay-for-you premise featuring the always lovely butt virgin trope. You’ve been duly warned!
Mysteriously, Lennox works her considerable magic on getting me to buy into Blue and Tristan’s love connection, while constantly making me laugh out loud and delighting in all the many sexcapades they get themselves into. Overall, this was hot, smart, and fun despite the excessive dramatics. The formula shouldn’t succeed, but miraculously, it does. I’m not going to question it, and I definitely look forward to seeing if the rest of the series can deliver as well as this one did!
Surprisingly thoroughly enjoyable, this formula would typically not work out so well for my jaded heart, but for some reason (perhaps buoyed by the enthusiastic narration by Michael Pauley) this was a really sexy and delicious over the top romp!
Our protagonist Blue, serendipitously meets up with a beautiful stranger at the weekend getaway for his sister’s wedding. What Blue doesn’t realize is that the sexy guy he’s flirting with is none other than his future brother in law, Tristan. Sparks fly, and to make Blue’s ex-boyfriend jealous, he and Tristan pretend to be together, and what follows is plenty of crazy shenanigans over just a few short days.
So basically, gird your loins for loads and loads of smex. Blue and Tristan’s attraction is combustible and they pretty much go at it hard, wet, and fast. Again. And again. And again. This is insta lust, followed quickly by insta love, with a quasi gay-for-you premise featuring the always lovely butt virgin trope. You’ve been duly warned!
Mysteriously, Lennox works her considerable magic on getting me to buy into Blue and Tristan’s love connection, while constantly making me laugh out loud and delighting in all the many sexcapades they get themselves into. Overall, this was hot, smart, and fun despite the excessive dramatics. The formula shouldn’t succeed, but miraculously, it does. I’m not going to question it, and I definitely look forward to seeing if the rest of the series can deliver as well as this one did!
evethingiread's review against another edition
3.0
This was unlike any other mm book I've ever read. I feel like it was written like a typical rom/com book. It read almost like a chick lit.
At first I thought this was going to be a quick fluffy read, but then I was surprised by it's length, and also by how deep it actually was. I found Tristan to be so refreshing, i LOVED his go for it attitude. He knew what he wanted and he didn't let anything stand in his way. One of my pet peeves with these stories is when misunderstanding happen that are intentionally kept unresolved when a simple conversation in the moment would help clear the air. This didn't happen here. In fact, every time I believe it was Tristan who cleared things up between them. I just really loved them together. Despite how fast they fell in love, which is another pet peeve of mine, the way they fell in love felt so real and genuine.
While I did love the story and the character, and I do feel like I want to know more about the other Marian siblings, I did feel like there was just way too much here that could've been cut out. Instead of 50 chapters. I think it could've easily been 40. It wasn't TOO bad, but I totally skipped over parts I knew added nothing to the story. parts that felt like watching a movie, rather than reading a story.
All in all, really great start. I like this WAY better than the first book from the forever wilde series.
At first I thought this was going to be a quick fluffy read, but then I was surprised by it's length, and also by how deep it actually was. I found Tristan to be so refreshing, i LOVED his go for it attitude. He knew what he wanted and he didn't let anything stand in his way. One of my pet peeves with these stories is when misunderstanding happen that are intentionally kept unresolved when a simple conversation in the moment would help clear the air. This didn't happen here. In fact, every time I believe it was Tristan who cleared things up between them. I just really loved them together. Despite how fast they fell in love, which is another pet peeve of mine, the way they fell in love felt so real and genuine.
While I did love the story and the character, and I do feel like I want to know more about the other Marian siblings, I did feel like there was just way too much here that could've been cut out. Instead of 50 chapters. I think it could've easily been 40. It wasn't TOO bad, but I totally skipped over parts I knew added nothing to the story. parts that felt like watching a movie, rather than reading a story.
All in all, really great start. I like this WAY better than the first book from the forever wilde series.
kirbyj_'s review against another edition
5.0
this one was sweet and goofy funny. blue and tristan's story is fantastic. GFY isn't normally a trope i like but this was very well done.
i loved the introduction to all the marians.
i loved the introduction to all the marians.
bexbookrex's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent writing. Excellent storytelling. Excellent book.
Lucy Lennox not only managed to tell a great love story, include plenty of hot af s*x scenes, keep readers on our toes with ups and downs, twists and turns, but also introduce AND let us get to know a good dozen or more characters, some of which are featured in the "Made Marian" series. All I have to do is read the title to know who the book is about and already have a visual of him and his life! Pretty impressive to manage that without ever taking anything away from the main storyline.
I can't wait to get started on "Taming Teddy!" Jamie's been isolated for too long!
Lucy Lennox not only managed to tell a great love story, include plenty of hot af s*x scenes, keep readers on our toes with ups and downs, twists and turns, but also introduce AND let us get to know a good dozen or more characters, some of which are featured in the "Made Marian" series. All I have to do is read the title to know who the book is about and already have a visual of him and his life! Pretty impressive to manage that without ever taking anything away from the main storyline.
I can't wait to get started on "Taming Teddy!" Jamie's been isolated for too long!
sarahmaesavage's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
jazzlioness's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity