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imme_van_gorp's review
4.0
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Wow, this one was so different from all the previous books. I almost felt like I was reading an entirely different series, even though it did have a lot of familiarities that made me enjoy it even more.
The biggest change from the rest was that this book actually seemed to have a real plot. It had an on-going mystery, and was plenty action-packed while also pretty ridiculous. It wasn’t anything serious, and you do have to suspend a certain amount of disbelief, but I genuinely had lots of fun seeing Jory turn into some sort of super detective or secret spy. He did all this crazy stuff and I just found it so enjoyable. I also found it oddly funny. Like, seriously, I do not know if this was meant as a comedy, but I laughed out loud multiple times.
Jory cracked me up and some of his actions just made me giggle. I truly love this character so much: I don’t know what it is about him, but I think he’s hilarious and just so… great. He always does exactly what he wants, and is pretty iconic about it, but he still has his heart in the right place, and often tries to help other people. His mindset isn’t selfish in any way, but he’s not a doormat either. He does what’s best for him and he does so in a way I find extremely entertaining.
Also, this might come as a major surprise, most of all to me, but Sam did not annoy me in this book. It seemed like he genuinely got himself together now: he was loving, caring, protective, possessive, obsessive, adoring, and, best of all, he. did. not. fuck. up. once. This man finally decided to fight for Jory the whole way through, and he constantly stood by him. Even while Jory was running around, doing all this hilariously insane shit, Sam loved him through all of it. It seems like he truly realised that Jory was it for him, and that he was never going to let him slip through his fingers. It’s how it should have been all along, but I’m not complaining about Sam finally getting there now.
All in all, I enjoyed this so much. Jory is a character I truly adore, and I had so much fun with this particular story. The plot genuinely managed to capture my interest and kept me invested throughout. I don’t really have many complaints about anything here.
'A Matter of Time' series:
1. Book I - 3.5 stars
2. Book II - 3.5 stars
3. Book III - 2.5 stars
4. Book IV - 4.0 stars
5. Bulletproof - 4.5 stars
6. But for You - 2.0 stars
7. Parting Shot - dnf
8. Piece of Cake - 2.5 stars
Short Stories:
5.5. Just Jory - 4.0 stars
6.5. Ears, Eggs and Bunnies - 3.0 stars
Wow, this one was so different from all the previous books. I almost felt like I was reading an entirely different series, even though it did have a lot of familiarities that made me enjoy it even more.
The biggest change from the rest was that this book actually seemed to have a real plot. It had an on-going mystery, and was plenty action-packed while also pretty ridiculous. It wasn’t anything serious, and you do have to suspend a certain amount of disbelief, but I genuinely had lots of fun seeing Jory turn into some sort of super detective or secret spy. He did all this crazy stuff and I just found it so enjoyable. I also found it oddly funny. Like, seriously, I do not know if this was meant as a comedy, but I laughed out loud multiple times.
Jory cracked me up and some of his actions just made me giggle. I truly love this character so much: I don’t know what it is about him, but I think he’s hilarious and just so… great. He always does exactly what he wants, and is pretty iconic about it, but he still has his heart in the right place, and often tries to help other people. His mindset isn’t selfish in any way, but he’s not a doormat either. He does what’s best for him and he does so in a way I find extremely entertaining.
“I love you, Jory. I love your good heart and your kindness and the way you bring out the very best in everyone you meet. I need you, because without you I’m empty and mean.”
Also, this might come as a major surprise, most of all to me, but Sam did not annoy me in this book. It seemed like he genuinely got himself together now: he was loving, caring, protective, possessive, obsessive, adoring, and, best of all, he. did. not. fuck. up. once. This man finally decided to fight for Jory the whole way through, and he constantly stood by him. Even while Jory was running around, doing all this hilariously insane shit, Sam loved him through all of it. It seems like he truly realised that Jory was it for him, and that he was never going to let him slip through his fingers. It’s how it should have been all along, but I’m not complaining about Sam finally getting there now.
“Just coming home, walking in our bedroom and you’re sleeping all warm and safe in our bed… I just… I can’t breathe. My home is a sanctuary now, and I won’t give that up because you’re pissed at me. I don’t love anything or anyone as much as you. You’re my whole life.”
All in all, I enjoyed this so much. Jory is a character I truly adore, and I had so much fun with this particular story. The plot genuinely managed to capture my interest and kept me invested throughout. I don’t really have many complaints about anything here.
'A Matter of Time' series:
1. Book I - 3.5 stars
2. Book II - 3.5 stars
3. Book III - 2.5 stars
4. Book IV - 4.0 stars
5. Bulletproof - 4.5 stars
6. But for You - 2.0 stars
7. Parting Shot - dnf
8. Piece of Cake - 2.5 stars
Short Stories:
5.5. Just Jory - 4.0 stars
6.5. Ears, Eggs and Bunnies - 3.0 stars
krisvanc's review
5.0
That was AWESOME.
Usually characters like Jory aren't my thing. They're lovable and all, hey're fun, but I'm more of a grumpy fan than a sunshine one. I like 'em big and broody, not small and fragile. But Jory? Jory amused the hell out of me.
I loved the plot in this book, especially the way it's been set up since book one without you even noticing.
Highly recommend these books. And now, Imma reread Marshals and see Sam in a whole different light.
Usually characters like Jory aren't my thing. They're lovable and all, hey're fun, but I'm more of a grumpy fan than a sunshine one. I like 'em big and broody, not small and fragile. But Jory? Jory amused the hell out of me.
I loved the plot in this book, especially the way it's been set up since book one without you even noticing.
Highly recommend these books. And now, Imma reread Marshals and see Sam in a whole different light.
yaredimpp's review
2.0
2.5
Este libro se podría llamar , ¿Dónde estás Jory?
Esta novela debería considerarse Comedia, no comedia romántica, simplemente comedia, la poca coherencia que había tenido el tercer libro aquí se vuelve a perder, simplemente hay momentos tan irracionales que dan risa, eso sin nombrar que aquí tenemos los policías más tontos, despistados y malos para su trabajo, de investigadores no tienen nada. Incluyendo el FBI.
Ahora la historia, tengo que decir que el descubrimiento del asesino si me gusto como lo manejo la autora, Jory es como una caricatura, es el que más me hizo reír, se le ocurría algo e iba tras ello sin importarle nada, mucho menos su seguridad, pero lo más ilógico es como salía de las situaciones y todo se le acomodaba.
Vamos con Sam, en esta entrega había mejorado bastante, ya podías ver que si le importaba Jory y como lo cuidaba, hasta el final donde volvió a ser el mismo patán, egoísta, egolatra No hay manera de que pueda pasar esto por alto, creo que la única autentica y buena relación y la persona que realmente cuida y le importa Jory es Harcourt.
Este libro se podría llamar , ¿Dónde estás Jory?
Esta novela debería considerarse Comedia, no comedia romántica, simplemente comedia, la poca coherencia que había tenido el tercer libro aquí se vuelve a perder, simplemente hay momentos tan irracionales que dan risa, eso sin nombrar que aquí tenemos los policías más tontos, despistados y malos para su trabajo, de investigadores no tienen nada. Incluyendo el FBI.
Ahora la historia, tengo que decir que el descubrimiento del asesino si me gusto como lo manejo la autora, Jory es como una caricatura, es el que más me hizo reír, se le ocurría algo e iba tras ello sin importarle nada, mucho menos su seguridad, pero lo más ilógico es como salía de las situaciones y todo se le acomodaba.
Vamos con Sam, en esta entrega había mejorado bastante, ya podías ver que si le importaba Jory y como lo cuidaba, hasta el final donde volvió a ser el mismo patán, egoísta, egolatra
Spoiler
En la boda del hermano de Sam, entiendo que la familia de la novia sea conservadora y por ello Sam y Jory no puedan ir como pareja, pero de eso a que Sam se la pase todo el tiempo con la dama de honor, dejando que lo bese y que se la pase sentando en su regazo y olvide completamente a Jory, por Dios ya están casados, y Sam actúa como si estuviera soltero o peor como si la dama de honor fuera su novia, es un NO rotundo, y después de humillar así a Jory ahora si quiere sexo, me pregunto si estaba caliente por Jory o Amandareenz38's review
3.0
I'm happy the way this ended and finally that things are over for Jory and Sam. Not OVER over, but this story, their story stretched along for too much of an extended period of time.
I found that Jory constantly escaping from police officers had started to become entirely unbelievable coming down to the end of the book. It was happening way too often. On the other hand, I was satisfied that all the focus in this book was on Jory and not Sam making him stay home and always telling him what to do. He tried to make it happen but it didn't work out so well for him this him. teehee.
Thank God it's finished.
I found that Jory constantly escaping from police officers had started to become entirely unbelievable coming down to the end of the book. It was happening way too often. On the other hand, I was satisfied that all the focus in this book was on Jory and not Sam making him stay home and always telling him what to do. He tried to make it happen but it didn't work out so well for him this him. teehee.
Thank God it's finished.
readermelodie's review
I had a rough time reading the previous book, and this one lost my interest.
murphyslaw123's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tiggers_hate_acorns's review
4.0
Enjoyed this book the most out of the four. I will read on further to check that Sam does not do another 180 in character.
thegoddessbooks's review
4.0
Este libro se me hizo más divertido que nada, tiene elementos como policiacos pero son tan inverosímiles que dan gracia, el hecho de que Jorey se le haya escapado a la protección de testigos y todo lo que rodeó esta trama se me hizo muy gracioso, obviamente tenía sus tintes de drama pero anda exagerado, fue una lectura agradable, entre tenida y a mi me encanta el personaje de Jorey.
La devoción que siente Sam hacia Jorey no parece sana pero funciona para ellos.
Le doy 4/5 ⭐️
La devoción que siente Sam hacia Jorey no parece sana pero funciona para ellos.
Le doy 4/5 ⭐️