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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
funny
tense
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
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Colton is so damn annoying I can't do this. When halfway through I still hate a character, I know I've got to let go. He's so childish and self centered CHRIST. I don't know why he insists Noah is the one who hates him - but you know what? If he did, he would at least have actual reasons.
•spoilers•
Noah and Colton are two rival farriers in small town Darling. When their heated tension comes to a head, the unexpected happens. One kiss becomes more as the former adversaries come to terms with their past and new budding feelings.
I thought this was a sexy and fun story, but it didn't knock my socks off. I liked Noah, he's a no nonsense kinda guy who never takes family for granted after his tragic childhood losses. Colton was more just okay for me. I thought he was a bit childish, just hating on Noah for doing simple things like running a business? He got better as the book went on and I did really like their dynamic. Their hatred fueled tension crackled into this off the charts chemistry, an undeniable push and pull that keeps them coming back for more. Once they get past their issues, they are really pretty similar. They both love their family, their town, and can't help but have a sweet spot for one another.
One thing I just didn't get was why they hated each other. For 85% of the book it didn't make any sense to me so it felt like they were being a bit immature about it all - it's been fifteen years and you're almost 40, like let's move on. We finally get a reason for why Noah hated Colton and while in hindsight I could see it being alluded to once or twice, I wish it was brought up sooner. More for my sake as a reader because I just spent almost the whole book thinking their hatred was a bit ridiculous.
Still a good time all around. I liked the ending when the pace picked up a bit and I'm a sucker for a big old dramatic love confession. I love the small town setting and cowboy vibes, with some extra horse-y moments this time around. The Darling family wasn't quite as involved as in the last book, but I'm really looking forward to Lawson's and Remi's stories!
Read if you like:
• rivals to lovers
• small town romance
• sexual awakening
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emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
lighthearted
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
Noah fucking king. I loved how they were really enemies and stayed that way for the majority of the book. I really enjoyed the pacing and the plot of this book.
The last bit of drama was odd but short lived.
The last bit of drama was odd but short lived.
"I’m not ever going to force you, Colt. You’ve gotta know that. But sometimes I just wanna shake some g0ddamn sense into you.” - Noah
"He makes me want. Even though it's him." - Colton
Noah lives with his uncle Walter, who is a father figure for him after his parents passed away. Colton lives with his brother Lawson, Jackson, Remi and his parents on the same piece of land. That's how they grew up, and they are a very close family. Both Noah & Colton make shoes for horses, so they are rivals, and this is a double bi-awakening small-town romance. This book was just very frustrating to read for a big part of the book, both of them hate each other. In the beginning, it was kind of playful/funny, but they kept having the same behaviours. And after saying the words "it didn't mean anything" a few times, that started to hurt them. They are both ALMOST 40, and still acting that way like children even after apologising. There was hardly any progress. Towards the ending, I started liking them together more; I wished that them being nicer to each other was a bit earlier in the book; that felt rushed to me.
“Colt. I’m trying to be an adult here.” - Noah
“By all means, please do try.” - Colton
Colton can talk about his feelings with his brother Remi, and I loved those moments, but Colton is so mean to Noah. At one point Noah texted him to ask if he was okay, to make sure that he hadn't crossed Colton's boundaries, but apparently that was "none of his business". I don't really like Colton (he's a good brother, but for a long time it didn't seem like he had any respect for Noah). I like that Noah was more dominant and put Colton in his place (literally put him over his shoulder), and Colton was so confused about why he liked that. I really love the Darling family. I love that they are close together, but I just KNOW Colton was raised better than this, to have respect and talk things through. I do really like Noah and the familiar moments within the family.
I received an ARC copy of this book.
"He makes me want. Even though it's him." - Colton
Noah lives with his uncle Walter, who is a father figure for him after his parents passed away. Colton lives with his brother Lawson, Jackson, Remi and his parents on the same piece of land. That's how they grew up, and they are a very close family. Both Noah & Colton make shoes for horses, so they are rivals, and this is a double bi-awakening small-town romance. This book was just very frustrating to read for a big part of the book, both of them hate each other. In the beginning, it was kind of playful/funny, but they kept having the same behaviours. And after saying the words "it didn't mean anything" a few times, that started to hurt them. They are both ALMOST 40, and still acting that way like children even after apologising. There was hardly any progress. Towards the ending, I started liking them together more; I wished that them being nicer to each other was a bit earlier in the book; that felt rushed to me.
“Colt. I’m trying to be an adult here.” - Noah
“By all means, please do try.” - Colton
Colton can talk about his feelings with his brother Remi, and I loved those moments, but Colton is so mean to Noah. At one point Noah texted him to ask if he was okay, to make sure that he hadn't crossed Colton's boundaries, but apparently that was "none of his business". I don't really like Colton (he's a good brother, but for a long time it didn't seem like he had any respect for Noah). I like that Noah was more dominant and put Colton in his place (literally put him over his shoulder), and Colton was so confused about why he liked that. I really love the Darling family. I love that they are close together, but I just KNOW Colton was raised better than this, to have respect and talk things through. I do really like Noah and the familiar moments within the family.
I received an ARC copy of this book.