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exercise_read_repeat_ali's review
4.0
4.5 stars. I was looking forward to a story about Jesse’s sister Amber. Ireland as a setting worked really well, and I liked how KA Tucker embedded some Irish history into the plot line. That said, I’m noticing that all of the books in this series follow similar story archs. Maybe I’ll wait a bit before listening to the final book.
lidiaprice's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book and the first book I've read (well listened to, as this was an audiobook) and I'm excited to read more. I enjoyed the romance and suspense.
jrina's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lcflores113's review against another edition
2.0
The story was super interesting but omg Amber annoyed the HELL out of me! Her know it all and self righteous personality was infuriating. Yeah yeah this story was supposed to show her "other side" or whatever but I couldn't get over some of the things she said.
naifa's review against another edition
4.0
This is not my fav genre from the author, but i find myself surprised that i still enjoyed it nonetheless.
Honestly, the first part has got me a bit confused. I find myself trying to grapples the time and the background premise of the story. I am relieved to say as the page progresses, it eventually becomes clearer to me.
I do think this is still a pretty enjoyable romantic suspense. I suggest you give this a try first
Honestly, the first part has got me a bit confused. I find myself trying to grapples the time and the background premise of the story. I am relieved to say as the page progresses, it eventually becomes clearer to me.
I do think this is still a pretty enjoyable romantic suspense. I suggest you give this a try first
chattychapters's review against another edition
4.0
The third book of the series was definitely better than the second book, but still just not as good as the first one!
I really enjoyed the story of River and his family history. Overall, he was a very interesting character and he had a lot going for him. Amber on the other hand I just couldn’t really fall in love with her character.
This story definitely has that “insta-love” theme and you definitely do get the feeling that the book is completely unrealistic. But, it was a good and easy fiction novel in the end.
I really enjoyed the story of River and his family history. Overall, he was a very interesting character and he had a lot going for him. Amber on the other hand I just couldn’t really fall in love with her character.
This story definitely has that “insta-love” theme and you definitely do get the feeling that the book is completely unrealistic. But, it was a good and easy fiction novel in the end.
sarah1984's review against another edition
4.0
SPOILERS/SPOILERS/SPOILERS/SPOILERS!!!!!
22/9 - A good romance. Not quite a four, but definitely more engaging than a three, probably a 3.5, but I'm feeling generous so it's four.
I liked Amber and I liked River. I wasn't so excited about his name, although I thought Amber's father's quips were hilarious and sounded just like something my dad would say (woe betide anyone who's unlucky enough to be named Bob or Ben because Down or Dover will be added to your name with embarrassing frequency). I don't know much about the IRA or Irish history so the little bit of history I got with the romance was very welcome, especially the author's note at the beginning. The sexual tension between Amber and River was fantastic, especially when River found Amber's 'To Do List', but the actual sex scenes were a bit of a letdown and then, after the first scene all the tension between River and Amber seemed to just fizzle out. I was quite disappointed, I had been expecting scorching hot, something resembling Samantha Young's On Dublin Street), but it was more like a light beach read along the lines of Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbour books. Definitely more angst than Lucky Harbour, but on a similar level in regards to the scorchiness of the sex scenes. Will definitely be looking out for the other books in the series.
22/9 - A good romance. Not quite a four, but definitely more engaging than a three, probably a 3.5, but I'm feeling generous so it's four.
I liked Amber and I liked River. I wasn't so excited about his name, although I thought Amber's father's quips were hilarious and sounded just like something my dad would say (woe betide anyone who's unlucky enough to be named Bob or Ben because Down or Dover will be added to your name with embarrassing frequency). I don't know much about the IRA or Irish history so the little bit of history I got with the romance was very welcome, especially the author's note at the beginning. The sexual tension between Amber and River was fantastic, especially when River found Amber's 'To Do List', but the actual sex scenes were a bit of a letdown and then, after the first scene all the tension between River and Amber seemed to just fizzle out. I was quite disappointed, I had been expecting scorching hot, something resembling Samantha Young's On Dublin Street), but it was more like a light beach read along the lines of Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbour books. Definitely more angst than Lucky Harbour, but on a similar level in regards to the scorchiness of the sex scenes. Will definitely be looking out for the other books in the series.
kayla_cow's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to this as an audiobook and was absolutely consumed by it. I always love K A Tucker’s books and always devour her writing and stories. I have to admit that the ending didn’t live up to what I wanted from the story, but never the less it was a very good listen.
kaytealin's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book, especially after devouring Burying Water, but I was really frustrated at the end. I didn't buy into the 'falling in love in a week' romance, and was really confused at the end about whether or not they actually have a HEA. I also didn't understand where Amber was getting all this money to travel between Portland and Ireland once a month, especially after using all her savings on her trip around the world.
sarakate0712's review against another edition
4.0
Loved that this took you out of Oregon and was set in Ireland. Loved that Amber went out of her comfort zone and set on a journey on self discovery. Great addition to the series.