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stacybelle's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
4.0
khadijareads's review against another edition
2.0
Snooze fr I don’t even remember what this book was about. I literally only read it 10 days ago. Says it all me thinks.
trudyd's review against another edition
4.0
I never thought Hale would find happiness. His determination wouldn't allow for it. His past seemed to have ruined his chances. The only sense of family and happiness was Genny, Tom, Duncan and their children. He would do anything to protect them.
That desire brings Hale into contact with Elsa, a sort of celebrity gossip. The chemistry between them oozes off the pages. That doesn't seem to matter to Hale, he is his own worst enemy. Elsa is his white knight. She will have to fight and be very patient if they are to reach their happily ever after.
10/06/23 five stars for the audiobook!!!!!! such a great narration.
That desire brings Hale into contact with Elsa, a sort of celebrity gossip. The chemistry between them oozes off the pages. That doesn't seem to matter to Hale, he is his own worst enemy. Elsa is his white knight. She will have to fight and be very patient if they are to reach their happily ever after.
10/06/23 five stars for the audiobook!!!!!! such a great narration.
bookish_dustjacket's review against another edition
4.5
This was such a great addition to a series I am really coming to love and cherish. I love how this series came to be and I love how it's continuing. It's truly a series I will be very sad to see come to end one day in the future (hopefully no time soon). As for this particular book, I've truly been waiting for Hale's book since I read the first book in this series, and this book did not disappoint me in the slightest.
If you're new here, I absolutely love a broken/tortured hero, and Hale fits that to a tee. Hale has got a complicated past, a big part of that being his relationship with both of his parents, one of which died prior to the start of this series, and not in the easiest of ways. The topics this book explores are definitely on the heavier side, but I loved how they were handled. They were 100% handled with care and understanding, and that is everything I could have wanted for this book and character.
I loved how the relationship between Hale and Elsa developed over the course of the book. I never would have picked Elsa for Hale when I first started this series, but she really was the perfect partner for him. I loved the growth we got to see from Hale. I loved the conversations we got to see between Hale, Tom, and Ginny. I loved the found family vibes of this book, and the protective nature of Hale. I love how Elsa didn't let Hale get away with anything and how she stood up for herself. Just... everything about this book was truly great. I'm very excited to see what Kristen has in store for us with the next book in this series.
✔️ Billionaire Hero
✔️ Enemies to Lovers
✔️ Grumpy/Tortured Hero
✔️ Fake Date
✔️ Multiple POV
If you're new here, I absolutely love a broken/tortured hero, and Hale fits that to a tee. Hale has got a complicated past, a big part of that being his relationship with both of his parents, one of which died prior to the start of this series, and not in the easiest of ways. The topics this book explores are definitely on the heavier side, but I loved how they were handled. They were 100% handled with care and understanding, and that is everything I could have wanted for this book and character.
I loved how the relationship between Hale and Elsa developed over the course of the book. I never would have picked Elsa for Hale when I first started this series, but she really was the perfect partner for him. I loved the growth we got to see from Hale. I loved the conversations we got to see between Hale, Tom, and Ginny. I loved the found family vibes of this book, and the protective nature of Hale. I love how Elsa didn't let Hale get away with anything and how she stood up for herself. Just... everything about this book was truly great. I'm very excited to see what Kristen has in store for us with the next book in this series.
✔️ Billionaire Hero
✔️ Enemies to Lovers
✔️ Grumpy/Tortured Hero
✔️ Fake Date
✔️ Multiple POV
malwa_reads's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
temast62's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Suicide, Stalking, and Violence
missanthropyknits's review against another edition
4.0
If I ignore all the preachy, the story and characters are lovely, as always.
willow_creek's review
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse and Suicide
sten89's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
5.0