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megan_erin06's review against another edition
challenging
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
olovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Holt and Blaire are one in the same. Both workaholics. Both love their families. And they both have trust issues.
It was so beautiful to watch Blaire open herself up. I cannot imagine going what she went through and trust people or open up to people again. But Holt was able to bring that out of her. What started as a one night stand turned into a beautiful friendship and a start to their love story.
I loved Holt and his inner dialogue. He was so confused and I loved that. To not be able to understand what you’re feeling, but then his brothers knew exactly what he was feeling...I thought that was so beautiful. His brothers could have steered him away from Blaire, but they didn’t. Wade was my favorite because he was just straight to the point and serious lol I loved what he said to Holt about how arrogant it was of him to think that Blaire needed him when she just wanted him. But let’s be honest, the Mason brothers are just all so funny and irresistible.
I loved the way Walker was with Holt. We love a protective brother! I swear I highlighted that whole scene because it was my favorite.
This was a great read for me and I read it because I read The Relationship Pact and was introduced to the Mason Brothers through Larissa’s story. I am glad that I did because I loved this book and cannot wait to read Reputation next and then visit the Landry’s and Gibsons. I am reading it a bit out of order, but that’s true to my nature LOL
It was so beautiful to watch Blaire open herself up. I cannot imagine going what she went through and trust people or open up to people again. But Holt was able to bring that out of her. What started as a one night stand turned into a beautiful friendship and a start to their love story.
I loved Holt and his inner dialogue. He was so confused and I loved that. To not be able to understand what you’re feeling, but then his brothers knew exactly what he was feeling...I thought that was so beautiful. His brothers could have steered him away from Blaire, but they didn’t. Wade was my favorite because he was just straight to the point and serious lol I loved what he said to Holt about how arrogant it was of him to think that Blaire needed him when she just wanted him. But let’s be honest, the Mason brothers are just all so funny and irresistible.
I loved the way Walker was with Holt. We love a protective brother! I swear I highlighted that whole scene because it was my favorite.
This was a great read for me and I read it because I read The Relationship Pact and was introduced to the Mason Brothers through Larissa’s story. I am glad that I did because I loved this book and cannot wait to read Reputation next and then visit the Landry’s and Gibsons. I am reading it a bit out of order, but that’s true to my nature LOL
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Holt me close
Hello handsome! I will admit that the way a man rocks a suit can be devastating to a person's restraint. Clearly, I am bot alone in this belief. Holt is quite the visual display and even Blaire admits it Somethings you just can't hide
Attraction isn't always obvious. For Blaire and Holt- it's mutual. It's inconvenient. It's only temporary. Or it's an opportunity...
Whatever you label it, the one thing you can say is neither was all that good at practicing RESTRAINT (snickers.. except with the tie...).
RESTRAINT has the sweet vibe and the steamy encounters on Locke (Oh come on, you had to know that was coming!). It gives a small hometown vibe even in a bustling city. It also doesn't hurt that some of my favorite people are interspersed throughout the pages. I am just as excited for the rest of the Mason clan. Seems Adriana Locke is going to be busy keeping the Masons under control!
Audiobook-
I read this years ago and had nothing hut fond memories. Listening to it was like coming home. Adriana Locke always makes me feel warm and fuzzy. (Maybe that was just Savannah!?)
Holt and Blaire are just as stubborn as I remembered. Palpable tension and a whole lot of feeling make these two an obvious match. Too bad they get in their own ways!
Don't worry too much, there is an HEA and of course more Mason brothers to satisfy any needs that haven't been filled. OR more likely, you're just greedy for more Mason hotness (raises hand!).
Hello handsome! I will admit that the way a man rocks a suit can be devastating to a person's restraint. Clearly, I am bot alone in this belief. Holt is quite the visual display and even Blaire admits it Somethings you just can't hide
Attraction isn't always obvious. For Blaire and Holt- it's mutual. It's inconvenient. It's only temporary. Or it's an opportunity...
Whatever you label it, the one thing you can say is neither was all that good at practicing RESTRAINT (snickers.. except with the tie...).
RESTRAINT has the sweet vibe and the steamy encounters on Locke (Oh come on, you had to know that was coming!). It gives a small hometown vibe even in a bustling city. It also doesn't hurt that some of my favorite people are interspersed throughout the pages. I am just as excited for the rest of the Mason clan. Seems Adriana Locke is going to be busy keeping the Masons under control!
Audiobook-
I read this years ago and had nothing hut fond memories. Listening to it was like coming home. Adriana Locke always makes me feel warm and fuzzy. (Maybe that was just Savannah!?)
Holt and Blaire are just as stubborn as I remembered. Palpable tension and a whole lot of feeling make these two an obvious match. Too bad they get in their own ways!
Don't worry too much, there is an HEA and of course more Mason brothers to satisfy any needs that haven't been filled. OR more likely, you're just greedy for more Mason hotness (raises hand!).
bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review
5.0
This all new small-town series started off with a bang! Holt and Blaire ran into each other and you could immediately feel the chemistry between them along with an immediate banter and that was all it took for me to be invested in them.
Blaire was beautiful, feisty, intelligent and extremely strong but I loved how Holt respected her for everything that she was and also the things he knew that were below the surface. Holt was all the things I love about a suit wearing CEO, wealthy, cocky, alpha but he was also had all of the things that come from being a a small-town southern gentleman with a huge heart, filthy mouth and an intense loyalty to his family.
This was the perfect mix of swoon, witty banter, heat, feels and meddlesome siblings that may drive you insane but at the end of the day you would move heaven and earth for each other.
I loved getting a glimpse of characters from Adriana Locke’s previous series while falling head over heels in love with another family she brings to life on the pages of my kindle.
Blaire was beautiful, feisty, intelligent and extremely strong but I loved how Holt respected her for everything that she was and also the things he knew that were below the surface. Holt was all the things I love about a suit wearing CEO, wealthy, cocky, alpha but he was also had all of the things that come from being a a small-town southern gentleman with a huge heart, filthy mouth and an intense loyalty to his family.
This was the perfect mix of swoon, witty banter, heat, feels and meddlesome siblings that may drive you insane but at the end of the day you would move heaven and earth for each other.
I loved getting a glimpse of characters from Adriana Locke’s previous series while falling head over heels in love with another family she brings to life on the pages of my kindle.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
Can bumping into someone at the airport change everything you ever thought was a priority and restructure every goal in your life? Hot never thought that anything would ever be more important than his company, but it took a moment to look into Blaire's eyes to change all of that. Can she open up her life to include the love that she fought so hard to place on the back burner or will Holt be able to break down the walls she has around her heart? The reader instantly falls in love with Holt and Blaire. The give and take and the forward and back that the duo have to go through makes this once again prove why Adriana Locke understands love and understands exactly what her readers want. I am so looking forward to more of these characters getting their own HEA.
ldooten's review
5.0
This was such a good read! The banter between Holt and Blaire was amazing, and they had chemistry that was scorching! Holt was an alpha male, just the way I like them ;) Blaire was a strong heroine. I just felt for her because she thought she had to be strong all the time. I loved her developing friendship with Sienna as much as the relationship between her and Holt. Holt's family was awesome! The banter between the brothers was just the way I like it. They gave each other crap, but you know that they would be there for each other in a heartbeat. The ending was very sweet, and I was happy to see these 2 make it to their HEA.
I reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
agrandromance's review
4.0
Can't wait to read more of the Masons!
A great addition to Adriana Locke's extended families! Holt and Briana are a great match. It was great to have the Landrys and Gibsons and Masons in one book. A touching, beautifully written steamy romance. The backdrop of Savannah was a real pleasure.
A great addition to Adriana Locke's extended families! Holt and Briana are a great match. It was great to have the Landrys and Gibsons and Masons in one book. A touching, beautifully written steamy romance. The backdrop of Savannah was a real pleasure.
corvinascloud's review
5.0
there's something about the way adriana writes that just makes you believe in love - you don't just see it, you can touch it, it sucks you into the story. love pours out of the pages so naturally that you can't help but fall in love alongside the characters and you not only fall for them, but for love itself.
the funny thing is i wasn't even planning on delving into the mason family, but after reading "the relationship pact" i got so attached to bellamy the next thing i knew i was reading "reputation" without even having met the rest of the clan. but once you get a peek into this world you're captivated, i had to come back to the series and now i'm in it deep and on my way to devour the landrys and the gibsons because that's the beauty of her writing, you become a part of this big welcoming and comforting family
the funny thing is i wasn't even planning on delving into the mason family, but after reading "the relationship pact" i got so attached to bellamy the next thing i knew i was reading "reputation" without even having met the rest of the clan. but once you get a peek into this world you're captivated, i had to come back to the series and now i'm in it deep and on my way to devour the landrys and the gibsons because that's the beauty of her writing, you become a part of this big welcoming and comforting family