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3.36 AVERAGE
4 stars!
This was an entertaining and witty read with some real funny moments and a good love story.
It's a very original concept and mixes a lot of cute rom-com moments with some deep emotional connections for the characters.
This was an entertaining and witty read with some real funny moments and a good love story.
It's a very original concept and mixes a lot of cute rom-com moments with some deep emotional connections for the characters.
I’m not one to say no to an enemies-to-lovers office romance, but this one… this one was a little harder for me to enjoy than usual.
The idea that bad men need to be taken down a peg or two by avenging women-for-hire sounds like it could work as plausible storyline, but the actual execution left some to be desired. From the very onset it was clear the H4H boss Margo was gaslighting our lovely ladies, and that made my grind my teeth with every workplace interaction. Plus, Margo’s business structure was all very hetero? Are only men that are attracted to women out there doing bad things?
I should also mention that while Brinkley and Mark did end up sharing office space, the majority of their interactions did not in fact take place in an office context, so that trope description felt like a bit of a stretch.
There were a couple of lines that struck me as distasteful, including some offhand comments about the girls hoping Margo doesn’t start and “Abusers” division to pair with the existing Egos, Grifters, Cheaters, and Players division. It was a throwaway line that struck me in the wrong way. Add in Brinkley’s horrific relationship with her mother and by the time I got to the end of the book, it was clear our girl is a lot more forgiving than I would be. To anyone.
She and Mark did have a ridiculous amount of chemistry, and if the things above aren’t something that would bother you, this is decent contemporary romance. However, it does end pretty abruptly, so mentally prepare for curtains as soon as the grand romantic gesture (you knew there had to be a grand romantic gesture, right).
ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
The idea that bad men need to be taken down a peg or two by avenging women-for-hire sounds like it could work as plausible storyline, but the actual execution left some to be desired. From the very onset it was clear the H4H boss Margo was gaslighting our lovely ladies, and that made my grind my teeth with every workplace interaction. Plus, Margo’s business structure was all very hetero? Are only men that are attracted to women out there doing bad things?
I should also mention that while Brinkley and Mark did end up sharing office space, the majority of their interactions did not in fact take place in an office context, so that trope description felt like a bit of a stretch.
There were a couple of lines that struck me as distasteful, including some offhand comments about the girls hoping Margo doesn’t start and “Abusers” division to pair with the existing Egos, Grifters, Cheaters, and Players division. It was a throwaway line that struck me in the wrong way. Add in Brinkley’s horrific relationship with her mother and by the time I got to the end of the book, it was clear our girl is a lot more forgiving than I would be. To anyone.
She and Mark did have a ridiculous amount of chemistry, and if the things above aren’t something that would bother you, this is decent contemporary romance. However, it does end pretty abruptly, so mentally prepare for curtains as soon as the grand romantic gesture (you knew there had to be a grand romantic gesture, right).
ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
anyone else thought this book felt like it had too much going and somehow made the pacing extremely fast? Okay, just me.
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an early copy!
Girlies, this... was not good. It's tough because I adoreddd the author's YA debut, then have actively disliked the next two books I've read from her. I have an ARC of her upcoming YA release, and I guess it'll let me know whether I need to continue with her books or not :(
The whole premise of the novel, which granted, I never read the synopsis because I foolishly allowed hype alone to drive my decisions, is a little absurd. There's this vigilante group of girls who get paid to "break men's hearts" but really all the main character, Brinkley, does is get a guy to be interested in her and then embarrass him. Some of these little meet-ups are so cringe - she dresses as a mermaid, a weird version of Dolly Parton, a Jersey Shore guidette... I just can't suspend my disbelief that much for a contemporary.
So she's hired to "break" this guy, she actually likes him, they almost hook up, then she runs away Cinderella style. Then somehow he starts working at Heartbreak for Hire along with three other men. There's a whole "feminist" subplot about how they didn't want to work with men and that's the whole reason they work at Heartbreak for Hire. Which, their job is already so weird, like cash-only and word-of-mouth only vibes, and their boss is so odd. She found all four of these girls broken, jumped on them while they're literally in the act of crying over their breakups, and made them each in charge of "breaking the hearts" of the kind of men that broke their hearts. It's a weird revenge porn type thing, and then she literally swore to them it would be women only, and then threatens to fire them for not being happy over men being brought in. It's just so ODD and stupid.
So, as par for the course in romance, she's attracted to him but doesn't like him, and is not very nice to him. Somehow they still "fall in love" very quickly just because they discuss their fears and insecurities and what not.
There's also a mommy issues and anti-academia subplot that is kind of just annoying, Brinkley and her mom literally exist to antagonize each other and it gets old quick.
Their sex scenes are just kind of peppered in, and often don't really fit with the ebb and flow of the relationship. The sex scenes aren't awful, but they have some wording I'm not obsessed with, including my personal least favorite: "I let out a noise that sounded a lot like that time I'd shut Winnie's tail in the bathroom door." DURING a sex scene this girl is going to compare the noises she's making to an injured cat??? And that's supposed to give us sexy vibes?
EVERYBODY in this book was straight. Even couples on the street are straight. Including the couple in the MIDDLE OF A PROPOSAL that she speaks to and says "get out now before he really hurts you" or something like that to? Like, that's not a quirky, love-jaded thing to do, that's just straight up being an asshole.
The book isn't entirely awful, the love interest is nice. I finished it. If I continue to think about what I didn't like about this book I'd have to bump it down to one star and I'm really not feeling that right now. But just know that about 75% in to this book, you find out she has a.
Girlies, this... was not good. It's tough because I adoreddd the author's YA debut, then have actively disliked the next two books I've read from her. I have an ARC of her upcoming YA release, and I guess it'll let me know whether I need to continue with her books or not :(
The whole premise of the novel, which granted, I never read the synopsis because I foolishly allowed hype alone to drive my decisions, is a little absurd. There's this vigilante group of girls who get paid to "break men's hearts" but really all the main character, Brinkley, does is get a guy to be interested in her and then embarrass him. Some of these little meet-ups are so cringe - she dresses as a mermaid, a weird version of Dolly Parton, a Jersey Shore guidette... I just can't suspend my disbelief that much for a contemporary.
So she's hired to "break" this guy, she actually likes him, they almost hook up, then she runs away Cinderella style. Then somehow he starts working at Heartbreak for Hire along with three other men. There's a whole "feminist" subplot about how they didn't want to work with men and that's the whole reason they work at Heartbreak for Hire. Which, their job is already so weird, like cash-only and word-of-mouth only vibes, and their boss is so odd. She found all four of these girls broken, jumped on them while they're literally in the act of crying over their breakups, and made them each in charge of "breaking the hearts" of the kind of men that broke their hearts. It's a weird revenge porn type thing, and then she literally swore to them it would be women only, and then threatens to fire them for not being happy over men being brought in. It's just so ODD and stupid.
So, as par for the course in romance, she's attracted to him but doesn't like him, and is not very nice to him. Somehow they still "fall in love" very quickly just because they discuss their fears and insecurities and what not.
There's also a mommy issues and anti-academia subplot that is kind of just annoying, Brinkley and her mom literally exist to antagonize each other and it gets old quick.
Their sex scenes are just kind of peppered in, and often don't really fit with the ebb and flow of the relationship. The sex scenes aren't awful, but they have some wording I'm not obsessed with, including my personal least favorite: "I let out a noise that sounded a lot like that time I'd shut Winnie's tail in the bathroom door." DURING a sex scene this girl is going to compare the noises she's making to an injured cat??? And that's supposed to give us sexy vibes?
EVERYBODY in this book was straight. Even couples on the street are straight. Including the couple in the MIDDLE OF A PROPOSAL that she speaks to and says "get out now before he really hurts you" or something like that to? Like, that's not a quirky, love-jaded thing to do, that's just straight up being an asshole.
The book isn't entirely awful, the love interest is nice. I finished it. If I continue to think about what I didn't like about this book I'd have to bump it down to one star and I'm really not feeling that right now. But just know that about 75% in to this book, you find out she has a
Spoiler
secret dad
I wasn’t sure I was going to like this but it was really good. There were many laugh out loud moments for me. I adored the strong female friendships between Brinkley, Emma, Allie and Charlotte. The mother daughter relationship that was a struggle but found forgiveness and love was heartwarming. And the love story between Brinkley and Mark was steamy and touching.
Thank you Netgalley and publishing house for the early copy to review.
Thank you Netgalley and publishing house for the early copy to review.
Maybe I'm a terrible person, but I freaking loved this book. The concept of hiring someone to take down a guy who screwed you over is so entertaining to me, I could read a while book of just those scenarios.
But of course, it's a romcom, so Brinkley had to fall for a target... who then ends up being her coworker. It's messy, as you'd expect.
There's also the whole mother-daughter relationship aspect of the story. It's not always comfortable, but it makes Brinkley more of a human than a character.
But of course, it's a romcom, so Brinkley had to fall for a target... who then ends up being her coworker. It's messy, as you'd expect.
There's also the whole mother-daughter relationship aspect of the story. It's not always comfortable, but it makes Brinkley more of a human than a character.
This is a Love to Hate & Hate to Love Romance/Rom-Com.
This was a interesting story about helping woman who has been wronged by a man. Rather it be job, love, or in general related.
What happens when a mark turns out to be someone you really click with or you get the feeling he didn't do what you were told he did.
Each of the Heartbreakers has also had there hearts broken. When the boss wants to bring in male Heartbreakers how does that change every thing.
This had such cute moments about standing up for woman who gets screwed over. But it also shows the struggle she has gone through and how others people's view of success might not be yours and how if your dreams differ how people treat you different.
I loved the two main characters they weren't your typical cookie cuter main characters and they each pushed each other to get out of there comfort zones and go after there dreams.
I really enjoyed this book and that it was differnt romance.
I was provided an e-arc of this book by the publisher and NetGalley, for a honest review.
This was a interesting story about helping woman who has been wronged by a man. Rather it be job, love, or in general related.
What happens when a mark turns out to be someone you really click with or you get the feeling he didn't do what you were told he did.
Each of the Heartbreakers has also had there hearts broken. When the boss wants to bring in male Heartbreakers how does that change every thing.
This had such cute moments about standing up for woman who gets screwed over. But it also shows the struggle she has gone through and how others people's view of success might not be yours and how if your dreams differ how people treat you different.
I loved the two main characters they weren't your typical cookie cuter main characters and they each pushed each other to get out of there comfort zones and go after there dreams.
I really enjoyed this book and that it was differnt romance.
I was provided an e-arc of this book by the publisher and NetGalley, for a honest review.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a frustrating book. I normally like plot beyond the romance, and a slightly confused career girly, but this was so much work drama that it took a little too long to get good. Heavy on the enemy plot, not as much lovers. I wanted better for her. Also triggered some work trauma with her incredibly frustrating boss
I. Loved. This. Book. Have you read another book about women in a service hired to get revenge on jilted lovers? Me neither. Pick up this book if you want witty dialogue, powerful women and an undeniable attraction at the center of the novel. It was fun to see Brinkley and Mark's relationship blossom, and you won't be disappointed if you read this one.