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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
I found this moderately enjoyable, but probably wouldn't have finished if it had been any longer. Not as much plot as a Harlequin, and it couldn't decide how hardcore it wanted to be. Meh. I also found both Kase and June to be underdeveloped and BORING.
Not meant for me
2 stars
This book is part of the Misadventures series a set of fun, sexy and modern romances that offer a light yet satisfying read. Like all the other books in the series so far it stands completely alone and has a HEA. It is written in first person, present tense - which I felt jarred a bit at times - and is written purely from our heroine’s point of view except for a couple of instances towards the end of the book when it’s from our hero’s.
The book got off to an alright start. I like any kind of second chance at love, even if it’s two kids who liked each other when they were younger and now, as adults, they have a real opportunity to get together. And that, right there, is what my main problem with this book was. This pair, to my eyes, were still kids.
Almost from the start, when Kase and June saw each other for the first time in 4 years, they got hot and heavy with each other. We had no anticipation and no build-up. Then, it says that the pair didn’t even know each other back in high school - they had one encounter when they kissed and fondled and that was it. Hardly the basis for the obsession/love they seemed to feel for each other.
As I mentioned, the pair were young - 20 and 24. This isn’t in itself a problem except for the fact that it was clear in the pair’s actions that they were immature - especially June and to a lesser extent Kase. It was also clear that the author wanted us to know and remember that the pair were younger. June remarks about Kase, “Today…he looks like a normal college kid, in khaki cargo shorts, a plain white T-shirt, and sandals.” Maybe this would have turned me on when I was younger but now it just feels a bit wrong to be expected to lust after a college boy when I’m in my 30s.
I also had problems with the plot line and the ‘secrets’ that were presumably there to drive the story and keep the couple apart. It was slightly ridiculous but worse was the way that June especially reacted to the situations. She cried. And cried. And cried. I myself am an emotional sort and cry at the most ridiculous things but even I wanted to shake her and tell her to grow up.
In general the writing was alright - although as I mentioned above I didn’t much care for the writing being in the present tense. There was a little bit of flowery language and cliches going on which was a little surprising. We had ‘tornadoes of lust’, ‘gnawing hunger’, ‘velvet kisses’ etc. And with this being about a virgin (but not for long!) we had a few too many instances of “not being ready” etc for my liking. Luckily there were no mentions of flowers or maidenheads!
There was also sex here. I felt nothing.
Overall, this book wasn’t for me; I wasn’t a fan of much. Having said that (and all of the above!), perhaps I just wasn’t the right demographic for this book. I suspect it’s aimed more at the young adult / new adult market and sadly that’s just not me anymore. Only 2 stars from me but don’t dismiss this if you like the sound of it - I hope that others love it more than I did.
I really enjoyed the family drama aspect of the book; I thought it added a layer of depth that made the story a bit more memorable. Fast-paced and lots of steamy sex!
DNF at 24%
This book was a shot in the dark for me. Every time I see a "James Patterson presents" it puts me off from reading it because I don't understand how he "presents" anything he's not part of. I don't understand his brand or anything he does.
Anyways, I like Meredith Wild. Her writing is usually great and it was in this case too... but I didn't like the storyline so I cut it short because I can't keep pushing myself to read something I'm not connecting with. Maybe I'll try again at some point.
This book was a shot in the dark for me. Every time I see a "James Patterson presents" it puts me off from reading it because I don't understand how he "presents" anything he's not part of. I don't understand his brand or anything he does.
Anyways, I like Meredith Wild. Her writing is usually great and it was in this case too... but I didn't like the storyline so I cut it short because I can't keep pushing myself to read something I'm not connecting with. Maybe I'll try again at some point.
A sweet and sexy second-chance romance!!!
June Bell has lived in the same small town her entire life, growing up and working at her family's luxury hotel. The closest she's come to romance was one stolen kiss with Kase McCasker at the end of high school. After that, Kase abruptly moved away for college without a backwards glance. Now, years later, Kase is back in town and it's up to June to persuade him and his father to sell their family farm so that the hotel can expand. It's a seemingly win-win for both parties, although June is reluctant to interact with Kase again. Turns out that Kase is willing to sell the family farm, but he has a few stipulations in mind...that June agree to spend two weeks with him and all that entails.
This book was on the shorter side (I finished it in an evening), but there was plenty of storyline to go along with the sizzling romance!
Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June Bell has lived in the same small town her entire life, growing up and working at her family's luxury hotel. The closest she's come to romance was one stolen kiss with Kase McCasker at the end of high school. After that, Kase abruptly moved away for college without a backwards glance. Now, years later, Kase is back in town and it's up to June to persuade him and his father to sell their family farm so that the hotel can expand. It's a seemingly win-win for both parties, although June is reluctant to interact with Kase again. Turns out that Kase is willing to sell the family farm, but he has a few stipulations in mind...that June agree to spend two weeks with him and all that entails.
This book was on the shorter side (I finished it in an evening), but there was plenty of storyline to go along with the sizzling romance!
Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is about a young girl (20) who once kissed a boy 4 years ago (he is 22 now). They did not actually know each other and he left for college after that kiss, but now he is back and they behave like they have always been in love. She is a virgin but not for long. I was actually flabbergasted how to these two immediately had sex when they actually knew each other for a couple of hours IRL. It was not even a hot hookup. There was no chemistry and no background story!
I don't like giving bad reviews but I really disliked the storyline. Meredith Wild can write great stories, so maybe I am in the wrong age category for this one.
I requested and received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I don't like giving bad reviews but I really disliked the storyline. Meredith Wild can write great stories, so maybe I am in the wrong age category for this one.
I requested and received an ARC and this is my honest review.
This just wasn't for me. There is a lot going on and I feel like it could have benefited from being longer. I didn't love the caveman nature of the set-up and I didn't feel enough of a connection to root for them. There was also a unnecessary separation at the end that I didn't like. While I think others would enjoy this story, it just wasn't for me.