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jenreads1026's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely one of her early works. I Could have skipped a large portion of the book and went on without missing a beat. Truthfully, I should have skipped a large portion of the book and moved on to one of her newer ones.
howattcarla's review against another edition
2.0
I was looking forward to a thriller - what was she afraid of? Man? Beast? Paranormal being? Nope. Inner demons. ***yawn****
lsnyderstone's review against another edition
medium-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
1.5
casi1's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.75
<spoiler > Brooke's friend (Pepper) decides she's going to fix her up with a guy she knows despite her disinterest in dating or being in public in general.
Getting there just in time to be snowbound in the mountains, guy (Cody) almost immediately declares his love and in the weeks after forces her to evaluate and resolve her childhood trauma so she can love him in return. </ spoiler>
Lots of mentions of dragons. The whole thing read more like an abusive relationship. For some reason there was a wolf? Its a book.
Getting there just in time to be snowbound in the mountains, guy (Cody) almost immediately declares his love and in the weeks after forces her to evaluate and resolve her childhood trauma so she can love him in return. </ spoiler>
Lots of mentions of dragons. The whole thing read more like an abusive relationship. For some reason there was a wolf? Its a book.
thestarman's review against another edition
REVIEW: No.
VERDICT: Instant diabetes. Under 1 star, unless you believe in fairies and fluffy stuff.
VERDICT: Instant diabetes. Under 1 star, unless you believe in fairies and fluffy stuff.
Spoiler
I've enjoyed some Kay Hooper novels before (3+ stars), which usually are crime/mystery/thriller stuff. On this one, I didn't see the tiny, tiny print on the spine that said 'ROMANCE' (hey, book pickings are slim at the thrift shop!). But it was obvious right away in the reading. *sigh* Apparently this is a reprint of an early Hooper book?rylee2157's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The entire premise of the book was about slaying personal dragons. The issue was the constant mention of them. Every other sentence was about dragons. It was okay, I just struggled to finish it.
uliima's review against another edition
1.0
Labeled as a romance but comes across as a nightmare. Cody shows up at a strangers house to check on her (Brooke) via a request of a mutual friend. Within days he is confessing his love for a complete stranger and forcing her to "fight her dragons".
Unfortunately it is a very toxic love story that is unrealistic at its best. Long story short, a big man in the city finds an emotionally unavailable and vulnerable woman whom he harasses into liking him back. Gave me bad flashbacks to abusive relationships. Wouldn't recommend
Unfortunately it is a very toxic love story that is unrealistic at its best. Long story short, a big man in the city finds an emotionally unavailable and vulnerable woman whom he harasses into liking him back. Gave me bad flashbacks to abusive relationships. Wouldn't recommend
jenreads1026's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely one of her early works. I Could have skipped a large portion of the book and went on without missing a beat. Truthfully, I should have skipped a large portion of the book and moved on to one of her newer ones.
judythereader's review against another edition
4.0
Cody Nash's friend, Pepper, asks him to check on her friend at her lodge in Montana. Pepper is convince Brooke is in trouble. Cody agrees, not knowing what to expect. He finds a beautiful, emotionally closed off woman. In an instant he knows he has to find a way to help her face her dragons before they can be together.
Originally published for Bantam Loveswept, this is the kind of book that made me seek out Kay Hooper. Cody is patient and kind without appearing weak. Brooke is fascinating. The two learn to work together. The conflict in this book is within Brooke's own psyche. It's a really interesting read.
Originally published for Bantam Loveswept, this is the kind of book that made me seek out Kay Hooper. Cody is patient and kind without appearing weak. Brooke is fascinating. The two learn to work together. The conflict in this book is within Brooke's own psyche. It's a really interesting read.
jessschira's review against another edition
I picked this book up at the library's used book sale, based on the blurb. I assumed it was a paranormal, suspense, romance novel. I was wrong. While a few paranormal threads did wind their way through the story, they were few and far between. Zero suspense. The characters were very likeable and had solid chemistry, but the plot choppy.
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