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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
4.5 stars. Not sure why I skipped this one when I read the other books in this series. Good plot, good spice, good time!
Fake dating with hilarious dialogue. There are some intense themes with domestic violence and death of a parent. They end up catching feelings and have a good relationship.
⭐ARC Review⭐
Woah, this was a rollercoaster read, and I would say even better than the the first book in the series. From the beginning I loved Shane and Diana's banter, they just clicked and got each other that their connection was so clear but their own issues got in the way. I laughed most of my way through this book from the situations to the HOA meetings and ballroom dancing trash talk. The writing felt natural and I was instantly immersed back into the Briar U world. Touching on heavy topics* in such meaningful and honest ways really made this book more impactful than I expected and appreciate how much these types of stories need to be told. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you already a fan of Kennedy's hockey romance novels or if you're looking for a sports romance full of heart and depth, this is it! Available Now!
*TW: DV & Loss of Parent - Cancer (both on page)
Woah, this was a rollercoaster read, and I would say even better than the the first book in the series. From the beginning I loved Shane and Diana's banter, they just clicked and got each other that their connection was so clear but their own issues got in the way. I laughed most of my way through this book from the situations to the HOA meetings and ballroom dancing trash talk. The writing felt natural and I was instantly immersed back into the Briar U world. Touching on heavy topics* in such meaningful and honest ways really made this book more impactful than I expected and appreciate how much these types of stories need to be told. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you already a fan of Kennedy's hockey romance novels or if you're looking for a sports romance full of heart and depth, this is it! Available Now!
*TW: DV & Loss of Parent - Cancer (both on page)
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
emotional
funny
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
Didn’t expect to cry while reading this book.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Overall, I enjoyed Shane and Diana as a couple and I thought they had good chemistry. Their fake dating arrangement arc+sexual tension rlly had me like👀🫦 This would have been a solid 4⭐️ from me, if NOT for the following reasons.
<b>1) I get it, his penis is gigantic.</b> First of all, a 9 inch dick unrealistic (and also ouch)... like Elle even if you wanted him to have a big penis, sure- why make it 9 inches? Girl be so fr LOL. Elle Kennedy in her 43 years of life should have enough sexual experience to know how absurd this is... and I just hated how Shane kept mentioning his penis. We get it bro.
<b>2) Diana was really hateful at the beginning of the book for no reason.</b> Going so far as to ostracize the guy you barely know on a deeper level is crazy...
<b>3) I felt like we were thrown curveballs out of nowhere. </b> Even if you wanted to have something for them both to struggle through, did it have to be that bad??? I felt like we were entering a dumpster fire. Wdym his dad had cancer, his parents kept it a secret from him, then he died a few days later??? What kind of medical kdrama is this all of a sudden😭 That in itself was a questionable addition to the story, but ykw I could accept it... but THEN Diana gets into some shit too. We are 90% into the book, was all this rlly necessary? THE BOOK DID NOT NEED TO BE 500 PAGES LOL. Was she just trying to elongate it?
<b>4) Why did Diana's ex have to still exist at the end of the book? </b> BABES, HE IS DONE AND DUSTED. GOODBYE. I was so pissed to see his name again like bruh u gotta b fking kidding me.
<b>5) Bc of the dumpster fire close to the end of the book, the ending felt so underwhelming.</b>
Anyways, I enjoyed it... for the most part.
<b>1) I get it, his penis is gigantic.</b> First of all, a 9 inch dick unrealistic (and also ouch)... like Elle even if you wanted him to have a big penis, sure- why make it 9 inches? Girl be so fr LOL. Elle Kennedy in her 43 years of life should have enough sexual experience to know how absurd this is... and I just hated how Shane kept mentioning his penis. We get it bro.
<b>2) Diana was really hateful at the beginning of the book for no reason.</b> Going so far as to ostracize the guy you barely know on a deeper level is crazy...
<b>3) I felt like we were thrown curveballs out of nowhere. </b> Even if you wanted to have something for them both to struggle through, did it have to be that bad??? I felt like we were entering a dumpster fire. Wdym
<b>4) Why did Diana's ex have to still exist at the end of the book? </b> BABES, HE IS DONE AND DUSTED. GOODBYE. I was so pissed to see his name again like bruh u gotta b fking kidding me.
<b>5) Bc of the dumpster fire close to the end of the book, the ending felt so underwhelming.</b>
Anyways, I enjoyed it... for the most part.
emotional
funny
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
Enjoyed this one! I will say... the book did start to lose me in the middle. Don't get me wrong I really liked it but something about the way the buildup turned from building to them being in a relationship steered me the opposite way. It felt like one moment they were still figuring out their dynamic and the next BOOM they were saying they were together. Parts of it felt rushed, especially towards the end when Diana's abusive ex put his hands on her. It's like the whole hospital scene happened and then the book was over? That and the epilogue was not it. Literally a text thread with the neighbors? Because of this, I rated it lower than I would have liked. I am super excited for the next book! Beckett, Charlie, and Will!! I really hope they explore the dynamic between Becket and Will and I am praying it's a MMF story and not why choose/MFM.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Stalking, Death of parent, Sexual harassment
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No