Scan barcode
cupcakegirly's review
Audio: The narrator for this one did an okay job with Chastity, but all of the men sounded like they belonged on a beach in California ready to catch some waves, dude.
Story: Kristan Higgins is my go-to author when I want an adult romance with a dose of humor, a side of feels, and a HEA. I read this a few years ago, remembered enjoying it, and was excited to "reread" it on audio. I still like Chastity and Trevor together, but apparently, "how" they get to that point had completely slipped my mind.
As with her other books, Just One of the Guys has all of the elements I enjoy in a KH book: witty banter, great story telling, and an entertaining supporting cast, but for me, the romance was lacking.
Thank you to Recorded Books for providing a copy for review.
Story: Kristan Higgins is my go-to author when I want an adult romance with a dose of humor, a side of feels, and a HEA. I read this a few years ago, remembered enjoying it, and was excited to "reread" it on audio. I still like Chastity and Trevor together, but apparently, "how" they get to that point had completely slipped my mind.
Spoiler
Cheating doesn't start with a kiss or a one night stand. If your every waking thought is consumed by someone other than the person you are in a committed relationship with, you are cheating.As with her other books, Just One of the Guys has all of the elements I enjoy in a KH book: witty banter, great story telling, and an entertaining supporting cast, but for me, the romance was lacking.
Thank you to Recorded Books for providing a copy for review.
kboc923's review against another edition
4.0
i wanted to smack the two main characters who were so clearly in love with each other the whole time
however
there were some really moving parts of this book - there were some very human, flawed characters and i wanted to read more about this family when i finished
however
there were some really moving parts of this book - there were some very human, flawed characters and i wanted to read more about this family when i finished
murphmom's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sarcasticromancereader's review
DNF @ 53%
Well, three DNF's in the first month of 2021...I hope this isn't an indication of how the rest of the year will go. After my last read and pushing through when wishing I had DNF'd I just couldn't force myself to possibly make the same mistake again so I'm throwing in the towel.
I really don't like Chastity. In reading the synopsis I thought that I would love her...tall, athlete, considered "just one of the guys", etc etc. That was me growing up! Sadly, Chastity is almost TSTL. She's awkward...but not in a cute way. She overthinks things to the extreme.
Our supposed "hero" seems like a spineless wuss.
I hated reading about them being with other people. Not interested in reading more.
I'm sure that this is the type of story I would have enjoyed 15-20 years ago...I guess I've grown? ;)
Well, three DNF's in the first month of 2021...I hope this isn't an indication of how the rest of the year will go. After my last read and pushing through when wishing I had DNF'd I just couldn't force myself to possibly make the same mistake again so I'm throwing in the towel.
I really don't like Chastity. In reading the synopsis I thought that I would love her...tall, athlete, considered "just one of the guys", etc etc. That was me growing up! Sadly, Chastity is almost TSTL. She's awkward...but not in a cute way. She overthinks things to the extreme.
Our supposed "hero" seems like a spineless wuss.
I hated reading about them being with other people. Not interested in reading more.
I'm sure that this is the type of story I would have enjoyed 15-20 years ago...I guess I've grown? ;)
alexandrahughes's review
5.0
I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. I'm not usually a huge fan of chick-lit because the main characters always annoy me. Chastity wasn't like any of the characters in chi-lit. She was not ditzy or clumsy or stupid in any way. She may have come off as pathetic to some people because she can't get over a guy she's loved for decades, but hey, it happens. She was easy to relate to and she was strong (physically and emotionally).
My only complaint about this book is that it seemed too long.
My only complaint about this book is that it seemed too long.
mackiii's review
1.0
Breaks my heart to give a Higgins book one star. I wish I would've never read it so I could still live in a world where Higgins can write no wrong.
*read in Swedish
*read in Swedish
moondance120's review
4.0
Kristan Higgins is like comfort food. You know that you will enjoy it. Chastity has come home and really wants a family of her own. She becomes fixated on a new doctor while ignoring Trevor, her first love. You know it will all work out in the end. Alpha males, great family dynamics and just enough quirkiness to make you smile. And who doesn't love a hunky firefighter? 3.75 stars
amym84's review
5.0
The first Kristan Higgins book I read was [b:Until There Was You|11164514|Until There Was You|Kristan Higgins|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327928182s/11164514.jpg|16088584]. For whatever reason, that book resonated with me. I thought that it was really cute and heartfelt. I was happy with how everything in that book turned out. I've read almost every other Kristan Higgins book that she has out and while I've liked all of them, none of them have given me that same feeling except for this book, Just One of the Guys.
Chastity O'Neill is a journalist who has just returned to her hometown to live hoping to be able to meet a good guy and start a family in the place where she grew up with her parents and four older brothers. She's a very tall and sporty / athletic woman and she's found that many guys are put off by this. Her dating life is not completely devoid of relationships, but regardless she's only ever love one man in her entire life, but they both agreed years ago it would be a mistake to start a relationship.
Trevor is an honorary member of the O'Neill family. His family moved to the area when he was an adolescent. Shortly after they moved to town his sister became sick and died. After that his family quickly fell apart and the O'Neill stepped in to give him the stability he needed at that time.
Suffice it to say Chastity and Trevor grew up together and Chastity has always love him, but he has never fully returned her romantic feelings. Since she's lived apart from her family for the past 10 years Chastity has regularly dated other guys and has put Trevor out of her mind, but with being back in town she's seeing and running into him a whole lot more. Can she finally put her feelings for him to rest after all these years?
I thought the book was really well written, and I liked that Chastity doesn't have her version of an ideal life yet, but she doesn't dwell on it and bring the book down. Of course she has her moments, but for the most part she takes everything in stride.
While Trevor and Chastity are the main focus of the book, Higgins does a wonderful job representing the relationships of the secondary characters such as Chastity's brother's and their wives and her mother and father. All of them have their own happy moments, but just as equally they have their problems. Where Higgins excels in this book is how these different couples deal with their problems and the decisions that they make. I will say some of it was expected but just as much was unexpected. Happy Ever After is not the same for everyone and Higgins represents that concept very well.
This is definitely a book that I can see myself re-reading in the future. Highly recommended.
Chastity O'Neill is a journalist who has just returned to her hometown to live hoping to be able to meet a good guy and start a family in the place where she grew up with her parents and four older brothers. She's a very tall and sporty / athletic woman and she's found that many guys are put off by this. Her dating life is not completely devoid of relationships, but regardless she's only ever love one man in her entire life, but they both agreed years ago it would be a mistake to start a relationship.
Trevor is an honorary member of the O'Neill family. His family moved to the area when he was an adolescent. Shortly after they moved to town his sister became sick and died. After that his family quickly fell apart and the O'Neill stepped in to give him the stability he needed at that time.
Suffice it to say Chastity and Trevor grew up together and Chastity has always love him, but he has never fully returned her romantic feelings. Since she's lived apart from her family for the past 10 years Chastity has regularly dated other guys and has put Trevor out of her mind, but with being back in town she's seeing and running into him a whole lot more. Can she finally put her feelings for him to rest after all these years?
I thought the book was really well written, and I liked that Chastity doesn't have her version of an ideal life yet, but she doesn't dwell on it and bring the book down. Of course she has her moments, but for the most part she takes everything in stride.
While Trevor and Chastity are the main focus of the book, Higgins does a wonderful job representing the relationships of the secondary characters such as Chastity's brother's and their wives and her mother and father. All of them have their own happy moments, but just as equally they have their problems. Where Higgins excels in this book is how these different couples deal with their problems and the decisions that they make. I will say some of it was expected but just as much was unexpected. Happy Ever After is not the same for everyone and Higgins represents that concept very well.
This is definitely a book that I can see myself re-reading in the future. Highly recommended.
jeansbookbag's review
4.0
I loved this story! It focuses a lot on the family, and all of their relationships, but that's what I love about Higgins! There was a great cast of secondary characters, as well. I enjoyed the romance, but also really enjoyed the family drama.