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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I often get bored with contemporary romances but this had me locked. in. I truly devoured the entire book and nothing could stop me. As a fellow Canadian, the references of home … hit close to home; so I thoroughly enjoyed those moments.
The initial toxic dynamic between Alexei and Georgia was addicting because the banter was so witty and they truly aimed for the low blows; I giggled and twiddled my feet because I LOVE when women are mean to men. These MC’s loathed each other. This was a true enemies to lovers, emphasis on the enemies. Both MC’s begin with these predisposed ideas of each other but later learn they were terribly misguided in their judgements. Alexei is this brooding, grumpy hockey player who only has one goal in life, to play hockey. Georgia is this bad a** doctor who has side passions that she is reasonably protective over. While entering a fake marriage for their own individual benefits, they both have to work through their past experiences and inevitably become the ultimate “my wife” and “my husband” duo.
When I say I had FUN reading this book, I mean it. My final thoughts to conclude is that my obsession with men being proved wrong was heavily re-enforced (My bf does not appreciate you for this, Stephanie). Alexei’s mom is a girls girl through and through and I love her. Seeing each MC get healthy and supportive in-laws was … healing to say the least.
Tropes;
•Enemies to lovers
•Fake marriage / marriage of convenience
• One bed
• Hidden meanings
• New found purpose
• Sacrifice
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC!!
Releases on June 17th!!
The initial toxic dynamic between Alexei and Georgia was addicting because the banter was so witty and they truly aimed for the low blows; I giggled and twiddled my feet because I LOVE when women are mean to men. These MC’s loathed each other. This was a true enemies to lovers, emphasis on the enemies. Both MC’s begin with these predisposed ideas of each other but later learn they were terribly misguided in their judgements. Alexei is this brooding, grumpy hockey player who only has one goal in life, to play hockey. Georgia is this bad a** doctor who has side passions that she is reasonably protective over. While entering a fake marriage for their own individual benefits, they both have to work through their past experiences and inevitably become the ultimate “my wife” and “my husband” duo.
When I say I had FUN reading this book, I mean it. My final thoughts to conclude is that my obsession with men being proved wrong was heavily re-enforced (My bf does not appreciate you for this, Stephanie). Alexei’s mom is a girls girl through and through and I love her. Seeing each MC get healthy and supportive in-laws was … healing to say the least.
Tropes;
•Enemies to lovers
•Fake marriage / marriage of convenience
• One bed
• Hidden meanings
• New found purpose
• Sacrifice
Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC!!
Releases on June 17th!!
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Stephanie Archer can do no wrong in my book, and is absolutely my favorite romcom author. Gloves Off was another excellent installment in her Vancouver Storm series.
In some ways, due to their misconceptions about one another, I think Alexei and Georgia had a rougher road than some of the others. But the intensity of the both of them made for superb tension.
Loved the secondary characters (I called the revelation at the end) and a thruline about the language of flowers (adore the constant juxtaposition of this giant of a man with flowers).
As with any of Stephanie’s novels, consistently laugh out loud funny and well written spice that isn’t just for the sake of smut.
Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-enemies? To lovers
-hockey romance
-marriage of convenience
-thin line between love and hate
-language of flowers
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In some ways, due to their misconceptions about one another, I think Alexei and Georgia had a rougher road than some of the others. But the intensity of the both of them made for superb tension.
Loved the secondary characters (I called the revelation at the end) and a thruline about the language of flowers (adore the constant juxtaposition of this giant of a man with flowers).
As with any of Stephanie’s novels, consistently laugh out loud funny and well written spice that isn’t just for the sake of smut.
Easy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
-enemies? To lovers
-hockey romance
-marriage of convenience
-thin line between love and hate
-language of flowers
-
funny
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
I am an absolute sucker for every dang book @stephaniearcherauthor writes and this one might just be my favorite!
The banter, the tension, the hate! Gahhh I loved every freaking second of it! I think this is the first dislike to lovers that gave me the same feelings as The Hating Game and was everything I didn’t know I needed!
I LOVE a marriage of convenience and when the two can’t stand each other?! *chefs kiss*
Alexei is a hockey player who needs to get married to help deal with concerns about his immigration status, and Georgia is an incredible doctor who needs access to her trust in order to fund a rehab program! So of course, why not get married and help each other out?
The fact that they hate each other shouldn’t matter, right?
But you know what they say, there’s a fine line between hate and love 😜
These two are like fire and ice and oh how they BURN!
You can read Gloves Off (and the rest of the Vancouver Storm books) TODAY on Kindle Unlimited!
Thank you so so much @stephaniearcherauthor and team for sending me an ARC of Gloves Off 💜
The banter, the tension, the hate! Gahhh I loved every freaking second of it! I think this is the first dislike to lovers that gave me the same feelings as The Hating Game and was everything I didn’t know I needed!
I LOVE a marriage of convenience and when the two can’t stand each other?! *chefs kiss*
Alexei is a hockey player who needs to get married to help deal with concerns about his immigration status, and Georgia is an incredible doctor who needs access to her trust in order to fund a rehab program! So of course, why not get married and help each other out?
The fact that they hate each other shouldn’t matter, right?
But you know what they say, there’s a fine line between hate and love 😜
These two are like fire and ice and oh how they BURN!
You can read Gloves Off (and the rest of the Vancouver Storm books) TODAY on Kindle Unlimited!
Thank you so so much @stephaniearcherauthor and team for sending me an ARC of Gloves Off 💜
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved this book. A fantastic hate to love story. The teasing back and forth was so fun. And when they finally give in...so hot.
Things I absolutely loved about Gloves Off:
Alexei Volkov – enough said.
That crackling tension between him and Georgia.
A good old marriage of convenience.
The fact that they’re fooling absolutely no one.
The flowers. Honestly, the flowers nearly finished me.
This was another brilliant, addictive instalment in the Vancouver Storm series – packed with hockey players, delicious angst, hidden feelings, crossed wires, and all the wrong assumptions. Throw in some forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and cameos from our favourite familiar faces, and it’s got everything you could ever want.
Alexei Volkov – enough said.
That crackling tension between him and Georgia.
A good old marriage of convenience.
The fact that they’re fooling absolutely no one.
The flowers. Honestly, the flowers nearly finished me.
This was another brilliant, addictive instalment in the Vancouver Storm series – packed with hockey players, delicious angst, hidden feelings, crossed wires, and all the wrong assumptions. Throw in some forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and cameos from our favourite familiar faces, and it’s got everything you could ever want.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes