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bettsgin's review against another edition
5.0
It's been a while since I felt the need to read all the books in a series without stopping, and this series hooked me since the first book. The Space Between was SO FREAKING GOOD.
Kate Caterbary writes books that break my heart and put it back together again and I love it
Kate Caterbary writes books that break my heart and put it back together again and I love it
heartpages's review against another edition
5.0
Love or dislike of books is often about timing; this one hit at just the right time for me. I already liked this series. But what got me most in this book particularly was the heroine. I had never met a romance heroine quite like Andie. For as much as she wanted this romance, she was supremely focused on her career and her health. It was refreshing.
Also, the love they shared, and the way she ultimately expresses it, was downright beautiful. Really, really well-done by Kate Canterbary.
And, considering this is only the second in the series, Canterbary created a fantastically realistic family in the Walshes. They each have a different voice, even, when they talk. I'm really impressed so far.
Also, the love they shared, and the way she ultimately expresses it, was downright beautiful. Really, really well-done by Kate Canterbary.
And, considering this is only the second in the series, Canterbary created a fantastically realistic family in the Walshes. They each have a different voice, even, when they talk. I'm really impressed so far.
harinutz's review against another edition
3.0
This one was a bit less exciting than the first, but similar to the first, what kept me reading were the two main characters.
I'm pretty sure this author can write a crappy book and I will still really like the characters in it.
This wasn't a crappy book but, just like the first one, it could have been better. But also just like the first one in this series, I absolutely loved the main characters. There's something about the way this author writes main characters that you can't help but relate to or at least at how easy you come to like them and their antics.
I like that her heroines are very independent and make choices that make sense to me.
I'll totally be reading the next book in this series!
I'm pretty sure this author can write a crappy book and I will still really like the characters in it.
This wasn't a crappy book but, just like the first one, it could have been better. But also just like the first one in this series, I absolutely loved the main characters. There's something about the way this author writes main characters that you can't help but relate to or at least at how easy you come to like them and their antics.
I like that her heroines are very independent and make choices that make sense to me.
I'll totally be reading the next book in this series!
readfrenzy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I liked the characters. The story was ok; the conflict was overblown. This is the second audiobook in the series that I've listened to. I really don't care for the female narrator, so if I continue the series I'll switch to reading the books instead.
I liked the characters. The story was ok; the conflict was overblown. This is the second audiobook in the series that I've listened to. I really don't care for the female narrator, so if I continue the series I'll switch to reading the books instead.
wanderinglynn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as Matt and Lauren's story. (Matt's still at the top of the Walsh book boyfriend list.) There are two reasons. First, I never really warmed up to Andy. I had to agree with her ex-friend Jess that she's rather self-centered and and asshole. Andy was never really honest with anyone and acted as if she was better than everyone. Second, the age gap trope is hit or miss for me, and it's normally a miss when the characters are under 30. Here, Andy is only 24. And even though age gap isn't that large (less than a decade), Andy started fan-girling over Patrick while in school. So it felt more teenage boyband type crush turned slightly more and it just made me cringe a bit. Adding on top of that, that I didn't like her character and well, I'm happy Patrick got his HEA but I think he could've done better.
I also thought the book started dragging in the middle. So overall, an okay but not great read for me.
5 stars for Christian Fox's narration.
I also thought the book started dragging in the middle. So overall, an okay but not great read for me.
5 stars for Christian Fox's narration.
lauraslibrarycard's review against another edition
4.0
Steamy. Boss and apprentice trope.
Though there was plenty of insta-lust, I felt like the love part developed appropriately slowly for a romance book. I really enjoyed reading Andy, though I felt like Patrick's perception of her was not really how she came across in her own mind. This kept things interesting because it was sort of a indication of how Patrick was viewing her and made us curious about Andy during his POV.
Also, I felt like the balance of internal and external conflicts (I shouldn't, s/he's my apprentice/boss; did she) was great if a little abrupt.
Lauren was suddenly this therapist type person who was an angel who always knew exactly what to say and do.
The best friend from high school was a weak plot line.
Narrators were same as first book, I believe, and while the guy's voice is so deep and sexy, the woman's voice comes across oddly sometimes for me. Her cadence and intonation is not as varied as I would prefer, the tone not leading to obvious ends of sentences/questions. Sometimes I felt like it detracted from the emotions the character was experiencing.
Though there was plenty of insta-lust, I felt like the love part developed appropriately slowly for a romance book. I really enjoyed reading Andy, though I felt like Patrick's perception of her was not really how she came across in her own mind. This kept things interesting because it was sort of a indication of how Patrick was viewing her and made us curious about Andy during his POV.
Also, I felt like the balance of internal and external conflicts (I shouldn't, s/he's my apprentice/boss; did she
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sleep around/he manipulated meLauren was suddenly this therapist type person who was an angel who always knew exactly what to say and do.
The best friend from high school was a weak plot line.
Narrators were same as first book, I believe, and while the guy's voice is so deep and sexy, the woman's voice comes across oddly sometimes for me. Her cadence and intonation is not as varied as I would prefer, the tone not leading to obvious ends of sentences/questions. Sometimes I felt like it detracted from the emotions the character was experiencing.
batgirl602's review against another edition
5.0
Book 2 was just as good as the first book. the chemistry between Andy and Patrick is palpable and it's a no wonder they couldn't keep their hands off each other despite the fact that they shouldn't be together because of the working together thing. Andy is in a crossroads in her life, she isn't close with her friends anymore and I felt it had a lot to do with her just growing as a person and her friends not so much, she was career oriented and I think a lot of people mistook that as her being an unenjoyable character, but I didn't. Patrick was such an alpha male it was kind of fun to watch Andy turn his world a little sideways. And the whole Knee sock thing...not gonna lie I may have gone out and bought a pair or two!
lauracadcock's review against another edition
3.0
This second book was definitely better than the first, but still wasn't the hit that later Kate Canterbary books are for me. I would love a trope that isn't "love at first sight" in this series.
Andy is a new apprentice at the Walsh family's architecture firm. Her boss is Patrick and their attraction is instant. But the ethics of their being in a relationship falls into a gray category, so they decide to keep it on the down low. When their connection becomes something more lasting, can they make the transition from secret lovers to forever partners?
As I said, I liked this one way better than the first book in the series. Andy was a smart, capable character. I liked Patrick and his sense of responsibility. They seemed to be a good match. I liked the questions around their relationship and how it affected her career. I thought the end was well done as they both took the time to realize how they could make it all work. I'll continue on with this series but I might skip Sam's book. He hasn't left a huge mark on me so far and he ends up with 2 books? I'm confused.
Side note: I hate that Lauren is the matriarch figure of this family. She is one of my least favorite characters I've ever read and I wish she would just disappear into the background.
Andy is a new apprentice at the Walsh family's architecture firm. Her boss is Patrick and their attraction is instant. But the ethics of their being in a relationship falls into a gray category, so they decide to keep it on the down low. When their connection becomes something more lasting, can they make the transition from secret lovers to forever partners?
As I said, I liked this one way better than the first book in the series. Andy was a smart, capable character. I liked Patrick and his sense of responsibility. They seemed to be a good match. I liked the questions around their relationship and how it affected her career. I thought the end was well done as they both took the time to realize how they could make it all work. I'll continue on with this series but I might skip Sam's book. He hasn't left a huge mark on me so far and he ends up with 2 books? I'm confused.
Side note: I hate that Lauren is the matriarch figure of this family. She is one of my least favorite characters I've ever read and I wish she would just disappear into the background.
lemonbalmlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
The characters are uncomfortable to be with at times, which makes them honest, which I enjoyed.
Hot steamy connection which also allowed an honesty between Andy and Patrick, while they worked out ways to be open emotionally with each other.
Great to touch base with the rest of the family including Lauren and Matt from the first book.
Hot steamy connection which also allowed an honesty between Andy and Patrick, while they worked out ways to be open emotionally with each other.
Great to touch base with the rest of the family including Lauren and Matt from the first book.
hammock_andread's review against another edition
4.0
workplace
younger female
strong female- smart
spicy
younger female
strong female- smart
spicy