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jaynovara's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Abandonment
what_karla_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
3.5/5 spice
So basically, the grumpiest of grumps that insists on never falling in love meets his match and can't help becoming obsessed. Loved these characters and the entire family dynamic.
Tropes:
Grumpy/sunshine
Small town vibes
Single "mom"
Older MCs (mid 30s/40s)
Obsessed hero
Alphahole MC
Found family
She falls first/he falls harder
Dual POV
Naomi is very relatable, with a heart full of gold. She's just so easy to like. I completely understood all her fears of parenthood and wanting to do her best. I understood that she felt unworthy and unwanted, but I did want to see her find a little more of her confidence. Knox was the quintessential grumpy alphahole that you can't help being drawn to. Maybe it's that wounded soul vibe that is like catnip to a natural caregiver/problem solver. Every interaction he had with Naomi was both electrifying and funny. I loved all the shenanigans they went through... especially their first encounter. And the chemistry they had was off the charts hot. Lots of spice and fun times.
Overall, it is a drama filled, funny, small-town, grumpy/sunshine romance that delivers with a satisfying HEA. It was a little long in my opinion, but I think getting the extra moments with side characters was worth it. Really added to the found family aspect of the story... especially in the end. I highly recommend this book for fans of small town romances with a sexy, grumpy, alphahole MC.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Domestic abuse, gun violence/injury, child abandonment, kidnapping, drug abuse, death of parent/grandparent, emotional abuse, gaslighting, explicit sexual content, explicit language
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction, Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Death of parent
tabbed_reads2much's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Lots of triggers in this book, and the smut may have been AI generated.matthewslaura's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
kingangie's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sebradley29's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
brandie_abbie19's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infertility and Car accident
neevabeeva510's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Drug abuse
shaykay's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse and Gun violence
caityg22's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail