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litloulou's review
2.0
2.5 I can't bring myself to round up. First, this book is old. 2014 compared to some other ones of hers I have read. But I also am going to give Roberts credit that she probably has grown as a writer. These characters were one dimensional and everything was really cliche.
My LEAST favorite part was how ambivalent he was about kids and then like well I guess I could have a little tike to the epilogue pregnancy. Pregnancies on epilogues are my least favorite but especially for this one. I just HATED THE 'GENDER' REVEAL. it is a SEX reveal and the very end where he mentions thinking about what type of job he will do! Why can't he take after his mom? Eww this book has a lot of cringe in the stereotypical gender roles. And one more note on that front... how about when he says he won't touch her and he backs off a few times when she says no... and then he jumps her anyways... twice. Nope. Consent is sexy and this wasn't. Nah dawg. Sorry this one is a pass for me.
My LEAST favorite part was how ambivalent he was about kids and then like well I guess I could have a little tike to the epilogue pregnancy. Pregnancies on epilogues are my least favorite but especially for this one. I just HATED THE 'GENDER' REVEAL. it is a SEX reveal and the very end where he mentions thinking about what type of job he will do! Why can't he take after his mom? Eww this book has a lot of cringe in the stereotypical gender roles. And one more note on that front... how about when he says he won't touch her and he backs off a few times when she says no... and then he jumps her anyways... twice. Nope. Consent is sexy and this wasn't. Nah dawg. Sorry this one is a pass for me.
bookishnicole's review
3.0
Sweet, short story. She's was painfully stubborn about the soul mates thing, but jt was well developed.
faunasam2018's review
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
rlp78's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't life changing but it was exactly what I was looking for at the time. Fun, low angst but enough drama to keep me interested. Overall a very good read. I'm hoping the series continues with some of Addison's matches.
rekadnug's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
2.25
jasmyn9's review against another edition
4.0
Another really fun one from Entangled's Lovestruck imprint. Addison is a matchmaker that doesn't believe in second chances. She firmly believes that everyone has one soul mate and will never find another. Since hers has passes on, she's sworn off even trying to look for date for herself. Her friends sends her down south to try and find a match for her work-a-holic brother-in-law and things really get interesting.
Addison finds herself falling, but refuses to believe it's true. A good chunk of the book is about her running from her feelings. I enjoy this to a certain extent because everyone does this a little, but it lasted a bit too long and was dragged out a little too far. The rest of Addison's parts in the book were fantastic. She really takes her job seriously - even bringing a dog (and then some) to Caine's house to make him more "approachable". The dog was adorable - I want one (or a dozen) now.
Caine is your typical work-a-holic. He sleeps in the office most nights just because it's easier than driving home between 18 hour work days. It's the family business so he feels like he owes it to his father to prove himself and be successful. He's written off having anything else until Addison throws how miserable and boring his life is right in his face.
There is a good dose of healthy confrontation in this book. It was refreshing to see such real-life emotions come into play and tempers flare during conversations. There is just enough meddling to help things move along a bit - with plenty of lecturing on staying out of the lives of others in response. A real life romance that really hit the spot.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
Addison finds herself falling, but refuses to believe it's true. A good chunk of the book is about her running from her feelings. I enjoy this to a certain extent because everyone does this a little, but it lasted a bit too long and was dragged out a little too far. The rest of Addison's parts in the book were fantastic. She really takes her job seriously - even bringing a dog (and then some) to Caine's house to make him more "approachable". The dog was adorable - I want one (or a dozen) now.
Caine is your typical work-a-holic. He sleeps in the office most nights just because it's easier than driving home between 18 hour work days. It's the family business so he feels like he owes it to his father to prove himself and be successful. He's written off having anything else until Addison throws how miserable and boring his life is right in his face.
There is a good dose of healthy confrontation in this book. It was refreshing to see such real-life emotions come into play and tempers flare during conversations. There is just enough meddling to help things move along a bit - with plenty of lecturing on staying out of the lives of others in response. A real life romance that really hit the spot.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
callmemer's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a fun lighthearted listen from Katee Robert. The conversations seemed so genuine and was an easy read. As usual, Katee also nailed the spicy scenes. There’s not a ton of them, but what is there is worth every page.