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kbranfield's review against another edition
4.0
In A Good Time, Shannyn Schroeder’s second novel in The O’Leary’s series, neither Indy Adams nor Griffin Walker are looking for a serious relationship. Please click HERE to read my review in its entirety.
jbquinn's review against another edition
2.0
When I read the summary of this book I was excited to read it because it sounded like it was going to be this awesome, hot & sexy book. Sadly it was not. This book just didn't do it for me. I felt like there was so much filler in the book instead of plot and as I was reading I felt like I was getting nowhere in the book. I felt like it was the never ending book. The funny thing is, even though I thought the book was just meh, I really liked the main characters Indy & Griffin. Here are some of my issues with this book...The fade to black sex. I mean really? Griffin is supposed to be this sexy, playboy millionaire but, we don't see that because theres no sexy times! Griffin & Indy have an agreement for 'no strings attached sex' and when it gets to the good stuff there's nothing. It sucked. Also, I feel like Indy was supposed to be much younger. She didn't come off as being a 35 year old woman. She came off as a 20 something party girl. No 35 year old woman acts like that. She was very immature. Lastly, the book just abruptly ended. There were so many questions I was asking myself when I finished reading this. This book had so much potential but sadly it fell really short.
Spoiler
like who's the baby daddy? what happened with Griffin's dad? Did Kendra lighten up towards Indy or was she still a major cunt towards her? What happened with that school that Griffin started?emilyhei's review
4.0
Real estate agent, Indy Adams has a chance at finally making the big sale with billionaire Griffin as a client. She understands that he is doing this as a favor, she also knows that his flirtatious manners are flattering, but she will deny it until the day she dies. She has enough man trouble with an newly ex-boyfriend who proposed and the glaring fact that Indy isn’t looking for anything long term.
Griffin can’t seem to stop think about Indy, now that she is single again he seeks out to woo her. He is not looking for a relationship, although he thinks the fireworks with Indy will be spectacular. What starts off as one night quickly develops into a casual relationship that continues to cross the line into something more serious, but their rode is extremely rocky as Indy’s ex continues to want her back and a few other hurdles cross their path which will make their decision to be together a tough road.
Intense story, Indy is a free spirit who has some daddy issues. Griffin is a bit of a playboy, but he is currently trying to clean up his act. Together they seem to be just what each other needs, except the rules continue to change. I thought Griffin was charming, definitely has swagger but he is not perfect which I think made his character so likeable. Excellent read.
Griffin can’t seem to stop think about Indy, now that she is single again he seeks out to woo her. He is not looking for a relationship, although he thinks the fireworks with Indy will be spectacular. What starts off as one night quickly develops into a casual relationship that continues to cross the line into something more serious, but their rode is extremely rocky as Indy’s ex continues to want her back and a few other hurdles cross their path which will make their decision to be together a tough road.
Intense story, Indy is a free spirit who has some daddy issues. Griffin is a bit of a playboy, but he is currently trying to clean up his act. Together they seem to be just what each other needs, except the rules continue to change. I thought Griffin was charming, definitely has swagger but he is not perfect which I think made his character so likeable. Excellent read.
jonetta's review
4.0
The set up
Indy Adams is fierce about her independence. Her recently divorced boyfriend proposes after she breaks up with him and won't take "no" for an answer (she finally wised up about him). Her flagging career as a real estate agent is about to get a much-needed boost when her brother-in-law's rich best friend asks for her help in finding a home. However, Griffin Walker is also looking for more than an agent.
The issues
Griffin has a reputation for being commitment shy, which normally would fit right into Indy's style. She's not looking for a relationship or someone to take care of her. But, there's more to Griffin than that reputation that precedes him and he's falling for the one woman who isn't interested in a commitment. Both started their relationship with only an expectation of a good time but he's wanting to change the rules.
What I loved about this story
I wasn't prepared to even like Indy based on what I knew of her from the first book. She completely disarmed me with her sunny attitude, even while her life was falling apart. It would have been so easy to let Griffin "rescue" her but Indy was determined to find her own way and I admired her resilience. Griffin turned out to be a really great guy who was struggling with emotions he'd never experienced. Their path to a relationship that worked for both of them was often funny and sometimes heart wrenching. It takes real skill to turnaround an unlikable character and Indy's transformation was pretty huge. It also wasn't one-sided as Griffin had some growing up to do, too.
The bottom line
I'm really glad my first impressions were completely off base about Indy and I could really enjoy this sizzling romance. She reminded me a lot of a younger Jenny McCarthy (the author channeled Kate Hudson), making the best of her talents no matter what others thought of her. Indy makes no excuses nor offers any apologies for her choices. I so enjoyed seeing her relationship with Griffin develop and mature. This series is now one of my favorites.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley)
Indy Adams is fierce about her independence. Her recently divorced boyfriend proposes after she breaks up with him and won't take "no" for an answer (she finally wised up about him). Her flagging career as a real estate agent is about to get a much-needed boost when her brother-in-law's rich best friend asks for her help in finding a home. However, Griffin Walker is also looking for more than an agent.
The issues
Griffin has a reputation for being commitment shy, which normally would fit right into Indy's style. She's not looking for a relationship or someone to take care of her. But, there's more to Griffin than that reputation that precedes him and he's falling for the one woman who isn't interested in a commitment. Both started their relationship with only an expectation of a good time but he's wanting to change the rules.
What I loved about this story
I wasn't prepared to even like Indy based on what I knew of her from the first book. She completely disarmed me with her sunny attitude, even while her life was falling apart. It would have been so easy to let Griffin "rescue" her but Indy was determined to find her own way and I admired her resilience. Griffin turned out to be a really great guy who was struggling with emotions he'd never experienced. Their path to a relationship that worked for both of them was often funny and sometimes heart wrenching. It takes real skill to turnaround an unlikable character and Indy's transformation was pretty huge. It also wasn't one-sided as Griffin had some growing up to do, too.
The bottom line
I'm really glad my first impressions were completely off base about Indy and I could really enjoy this sizzling romance. She reminded me a lot of a younger Jenny McCarthy (the author channeled Kate Hudson), making the best of her talents no matter what others thought of her. Indy makes no excuses nor offers any apologies for her choices. I so enjoyed seeing her relationship with Griffin develop and mature. This series is now one of my favorites.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley)
fraan_alvarado's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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