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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Really good! Full review to come.
Full review: (originally posted on Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks)
Getting Rowdy was my first Lori Foster novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a little nervous when I was started though because I investigate new-to-me authors and check out reviews of their other books before I pick up a book of theres. It seems like Lori Foster is one of those who are "hit or miss" types. But Getting Rowdy is definitely a hit!
In Getting Rowdy we have Rowdy Yates, a bad boy with a heart of gold, and Avery Mullins, a rich girl who ran away because the guy her family is pressuring her into marrying assaulted her but no one in her family believed it happened. Rowdy just opened a bar and Avery works for him as his bartender. But Avery is more than just someone who works for Rowdy. They are true friends and Avery was a huge help to Rowdy getting the bar up and running.
From what I gather, Rowdy and Avery were mentioned in the previous books in the series (Getting Rowdy is the third book in the Love Undercover series) and there was always this chemistry between them. I did not read the first two books in the series and I think their relationship built a little bit in those books. I'm sad I missed those moments but it was not hard figuring out their backstory and where the two of them stand. Getting Rowdy can easily be read as a standalone novel.
I really liked Rowdy Yates. His character stood out a lot more than Avery's character. Avery was perfectly nice but nothing truly unique about her. But Rowdy was something else. His character was a lot more interesting and memorable. Maybe because he had a lot going on for him--from his childhood with his abusive alcoholic parents to his being a thug to earn money and protect this sister to really finally opening a bar and being bar owner to trying to gain the trust of a poor boy who had the same crappy childhood as Rowdy to trying to seduce Avery? He stood out on the page.
Getting Rowdy was a fun, quick read and the smexy scenes were quite hot. The plot, pacing and writing was solid and the characters were well-developed. While I don't have an urge to seek out the first two books in the series or other books by Lori Foster, Getting Rowdy was a good read and I enjoyed myself. I don't have any complaints about it.
Full review: (originally posted on Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks)
Getting Rowdy was my first Lori Foster novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was a little nervous when I was started though because I investigate new-to-me authors and check out reviews of their other books before I pick up a book of theres. It seems like Lori Foster is one of those who are "hit or miss" types. But Getting Rowdy is definitely a hit!
In Getting Rowdy we have Rowdy Yates, a bad boy with a heart of gold, and Avery Mullins, a rich girl who ran away because the guy her family is pressuring her into marrying assaulted her but no one in her family believed it happened. Rowdy just opened a bar and Avery works for him as his bartender. But Avery is more than just someone who works for Rowdy. They are true friends and Avery was a huge help to Rowdy getting the bar up and running.
From what I gather, Rowdy and Avery were mentioned in the previous books in the series (Getting Rowdy is the third book in the Love Undercover series) and there was always this chemistry between them. I did not read the first two books in the series and I think their relationship built a little bit in those books. I'm sad I missed those moments but it was not hard figuring out their backstory and where the two of them stand. Getting Rowdy can easily be read as a standalone novel.
I really liked Rowdy Yates. His character stood out a lot more than Avery's character. Avery was perfectly nice but nothing truly unique about her. But Rowdy was something else. His character was a lot more interesting and memorable. Maybe because he had a lot going on for him--from his childhood with his abusive alcoholic parents to his being a thug to earn money and protect this sister to really finally opening a bar and being bar owner to trying to gain the trust of a poor boy who had the same crappy childhood as Rowdy to trying to seduce Avery? He stood out on the page.
Getting Rowdy was a fun, quick read and the smexy scenes were quite hot. The plot, pacing and writing was solid and the characters were well-developed. While I don't have an urge to seek out the first two books in the series or other books by Lori Foster, Getting Rowdy was a good read and I enjoyed myself. I don't have any complaints about it.
While I don't know that this romance will ultimately be particularly memorable, it was well written and had a good balance of sexy times and tender moments. Characters from previous books in the series were involved in logical ways so fans will be satisfied, I think.
I'd definitely recommend this book, and Foster in general, to romance readers.
See my whole review at To Each Their Own Reviews
I'd definitely recommend this book, and Foster in general, to romance readers.
See my whole review at To Each Their Own Reviews
emotional
medium-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
This book was the classic case of "it's not you, it's me". I have really enjoy this author's work and the previous books in the series, but I found that given my newly discovered love of M/M, the M/F romance and it's semi-cardboard characters just couldn't hold my interest this time around.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An alpha hero's attraction to the one woman he can't have could draw him into a killer's snare in the sizzling new novel from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster
Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates isn't the kind of man women say no to. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to get her number. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance-including a past that might come back to haunt them both.
Avery spends her nights working for tips...and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy's protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she's finally found...and the passion she's always wanted.
I love how it always takes the alpha males in this series so long to figure out they are in love. They are always fighting this love.
Charismatic bar owner Rowdy Yates isn't the kind of man women say no to. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to get her number. However, the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance-including a past that might come back to haunt them both.
Avery spends her nights working for tips...and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy's protective presence. As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she's finally found...and the passion she's always wanted.
I love how it always takes the alpha males in this series so long to figure out they are in love. They are always fighting this love.
First off I must say, if Ms. Foster had been a little less careful, Cannon would have completely stolen the show. I absolutely loved him! I just hope he gets his own book soon.
I always enjoyed Avery in the previous book, but in this one, we had our moments. At times she just didn't seem to know when to shut up. Specifically at the family lunch. I, as the reader, knew what she was trying to do, but to Rowdy or anyone else who didn't know her story, it came across as looking really bad. She looked liked a rich, spoiled child who was using Rowdy's "bad boy" image to stick it to Mommy and Daddy. And that to me took away some of Avery shine in my eyes. Not to worry, she recovered it.
With what Avery went through, I found it difficult to accept that her mother didn't believe her. If no one else believed her, I thought a mother would. Rowdy on the other hand automatically believed her, no questions asked. Just when you think Rowdy can't possibly become more perfect, he does. Even when he and Avery had they "conflict" that every romance couple has, Rowdy never became a jerk. He was never overtly mean/rude to Avery, and then have to come back and try to win her over again after he realized his error.
As always, Alice was perfect, but Pepper was a bit of a surprise. At first it appeared as if she took an instant dislike to Avery, although she did come around in the end. I really enjoyed this book; there were some twist and turns I wasn't expecting, which is always a plus. Now I anxiously awaiting the next great installment to this series. I can hardly wait to see what's in store for Dash. Both he and Cannon managed to pique my interest; I truly want to find out more of their story.
I always enjoyed Avery in the previous book, but in this one, we had our moments. At times she just didn't seem to know when to shut up. Specifically at the family lunch. I, as the reader, knew what she was trying to do, but to Rowdy or anyone else who didn't know her story, it came across as looking really bad. She looked liked a rich, spoiled child who was using Rowdy's "bad boy" image to stick it to Mommy and Daddy. And that to me took away some of Avery shine in my eyes. Not to worry, she recovered it.
With what Avery went through, I found it difficult to accept that her mother didn't believe her. If no one else believed her, I thought a mother would. Rowdy on the other hand automatically believed her, no questions asked. Just when you think Rowdy can't possibly become more perfect, he does. Even when he and Avery had they "conflict" that every romance couple has, Rowdy never became a jerk. He was never overtly mean/rude to Avery, and then have to come back and try to win her over again after he realized his error.
As always, Alice was perfect, but Pepper was a bit of a surprise. At first it appeared as if she took an instant dislike to Avery, although she did come around in the end. I really enjoyed this book; there were some twist and turns I wasn't expecting, which is always a plus. Now I anxiously awaiting the next great installment to this series. I can hardly wait to see what's in store for Dash. Both he and Cannon managed to pique my interest; I truly want to find out more of their story.
So fucking bad I skimmed it. I hate doormat heroines more than I hate asshole heros.
