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jcmbank's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katkinney's review
4.0
I love a good sweet romance with a scarred hero or heroine. I also love romances set on ranches or with horses, so this wonderful second book in Rachel Lacey’s series hit so many of my favorite tropes. Megan is an amateur photographer, living at the castle with her besties, one of whom married a member of the English nobility recently. She and Jake had a brief encounter before her accident and there were sparks, but now have things cooled? Jake may be harboring secrets of his own. I loved the backstories of both characters in this one. And the rescue horses storyline was so, so sweet!!
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xakyr's review
4.0
FTC DISCLAIMER: I RECEIVED AN E-ARC FROM THE AUTHOR. I VOLUNTARILY OFFER MY HONEST REVIEW OF THE BOOK, THOUGH IT IS NOT EXPECTED OF ME! RECEIPT OF THIS BOOK IN THIS MANNER DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION OF THE BOOK OR THE CONTENT OF MY REVIEW!
It had been a while since I had read the previous book in this series, but thankfully, the author did a wonderful job of reminding the reader exactly what had happened in that previous story. Unfortunately, I wanted a bit more depth from it than what was written, a problem I feel stemmed from it's shorter length.
The story is a great Beauty and the Beast reversal, don't get me wrong, complete with heart-tugging animals, but Megan was my major problem with this book. She was so vain! It seemed she cared more for her outward appearance than for her character, and that caused her to be ultra sensitive when it came to the changes in her appearance that had happened in the previous book. Her vanity and sensitivity caused issues with her interactions with the guests, and also ultimately with Jake himself. I was left wondering why she hadn't had any kind of therapy after the accident if she was that hung up on the changes!
I really loved Jake though! I loved how patient and gentle he was, both with Megan and with the horses he was working with. While he too had tragedies and scars in his past and appearance, he seemed much better adjusted to them than Megan was. I felt he was an ideal person for Megan in that regard. Reading about his interactions with the horses and watching him fall for Megan was a true joy for me in reading this book!
I would have loved to see Megan go seek the help of a counselor, rather than just get a verbal talking to from her mother and suddenly have her head on straight. I think if the story had been plotted out more, and detail given to the months that were essentially glossed over, we might have seen more growth from Megan, which would have made for a more enjoyable story for me. In the end, it was an overall really enjoyable read, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
It had been a while since I had read the previous book in this series, but thankfully, the author did a wonderful job of reminding the reader exactly what had happened in that previous story. Unfortunately, I wanted a bit more depth from it than what was written, a problem I feel stemmed from it's shorter length.
The story is a great Beauty and the Beast reversal, don't get me wrong, complete with heart-tugging animals, but Megan was my major problem with this book. She was so vain! It seemed she cared more for her outward appearance than for her character, and that caused her to be ultra sensitive when it came to the changes in her appearance that had happened in the previous book. Her vanity and sensitivity caused issues with her interactions with the guests, and also ultimately with Jake himself. I was left wondering why she hadn't had any kind of therapy after the accident if she was that hung up on the changes!
I really loved Jake though! I loved how patient and gentle he was, both with Megan and with the horses he was working with. While he too had tragedies and scars in his past and appearance, he seemed much better adjusted to them than Megan was. I felt he was an ideal person for Megan in that regard. Reading about his interactions with the horses and watching him fall for Megan was a true joy for me in reading this book!
I would have loved to see Megan go seek the help of a counselor, rather than just get a verbal talking to from her mother and suddenly have her head on straight. I think if the story had been plotted out more, and detail given to the months that were essentially glossed over, we might have seen more growth from Megan, which would have made for a more enjoyable story for me. In the end, it was an overall really enjoyable read, and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
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