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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
3.5 ⭐️
girlllllll this is LITERALLY the addicted series in sheeps clothing. like, trick- or-treat, happy halloween, AU type of clothing because the character archetypes are legit the exact same.
plot wise, it focused a wee bit more on the cons and further developing the characters but something still feels weak. i get that there’s an overarching plot so this book could only give so much away (and be sure the twists did get me once or twice) but this didn’t feel like enough to sustain a whole book. this one and the first book could’ve been combined to make a stronger and more compelling mystery(?) to me.
with that ending though i’m currently invested in the love triangle of all love triangles and that is the only thing keeping me going!!!
thank you to netgalley and berkley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
girlllllll this is LITERALLY the addicted series in sheeps clothing. like, trick- or-treat, happy halloween, AU type of clothing because the character archetypes are legit the exact same.
plot wise, it focused a wee bit more on the cons and further developing the characters but something still feels weak. i get that there’s an overarching plot so this book could only give so much away (and be sure the twists did get me once or twice) but this didn’t feel like enough to sustain a whole book. this one and the first book could’ve been combined to make a stronger and more compelling mystery(?) to me.
with that ending though i’m currently invested in the love triangle of all love triangles and that is the only thing keeping me going!!!
thank you to netgalley and berkley for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
5.00 ✨
Overall: I absolutely devoured this book!! When I picked up Dishonestly Yours (book 1), I thought the premise sounded cool, unique, interesting… I had no idea how much I’d be drawn into and obsessed with this world, the characters, and the storylines the Ritchie sisters were building!!
Tropes:
🍓 best friend’s brother
🖤 forbidden-ish romance
🍓 found family
🖤 small town
🍓 con artists
🖤 grumpy x grumpier
Bookish Thoughts: I literally cannot get enough of the Tinrock and Graves siblings!! This book series has brought me so much joy, kept me so engaged, and made me stay up way past my bedtime!
After the years and years of pining, longing, and loving each other from afar, we finally get to see Phoebe and Rocky’s relationship blossom in this book. We started to get a taste at the end of Dishonestly Yours. However, Destructively Mine really showed us what it looks like to finally act on your love after waiting over 10 years. There were so many amazing lines of Phoebe and Rocky really expressing their true emotions and you could just feel the ache in your bones for how impactful being open and honest (well, honest-ish) finally was for them!
It wasn’t just feelings though, there’s definitely considerably more spice in this book than the previous one. It was just bordering on too much for me, but really only because I wanted to get back to the main plot lines.
We got a much deeper look at the other Tinrock and Graves siblings in this book. I absolutely loved learning more about Nova, Oliver, Hailey, and Trevor. I’m really, really hoping to get some of their POVs in book 3. I think Oliver has SO much to give to a romance novel specifically, and I really hope we get to see him shine!
I also really started to like Jake in this book. I think he’s a great addition to the family, and I am really excited to see what happens next with his role on the team! Oh, and I can’t forget: we need more Carter!!
Overall, this is a definite must read if you liked the first book in the series. It’s long, but buckle up. You’re going to love it! 😍
I wasn’t quite as into this as the first book in the series, but it was still fun to revisit these characters, especially with the mystery of where they all came from. I still really like Rocky and Phoebe as a couple and I’m glad the plot of this book didn’t involve any conflict between them. Through this whole book the vibes were there between Hailey and both Oliver and Jake and I’m hoping it’ll will turn into a poly relationship, like fully MMF rather than a love triangle.
this book never really let up on the gas, even though nothing big happened until the end we had all of these lies and truths coming out the whole book and it made me dizzy 🙃.
we have so much to unpack in book 3 so that needs to come out ASAP. I need the revenge plot, I need Phoebe & Rocky happy, I need Hailey to choose, and I also need to know who is the dad? I GOTS TA KNOW.
I have too many thoughts going on after finishing this book but I do know that I loved it and I cant wait for Dangerously Ours.
we have so much to unpack in book 3 so that needs to come out ASAP. I need the revenge plot, I need Phoebe & Rocky happy, I need Hailey to choose, and I also need to know who is the dad? I GOTS TA KNOW.
I have too many thoughts going on after finishing this book but I do know that I loved it and I cant wait for Dangerously Ours.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
I'm so grateful to the authors and Valentine PR for providing me with this ARC!
I couldn’t put this book down — it’s the perfect blend of heart, schemes, and second chances! From the very first page, I was completely hooked. Phoebe is such a beautifully complex character: tough yet vulnerable, fiercely loyal yet constantly caught between her past and her dreams of a better future.
Watching her try to build an honest life in an elite Connecticut town while managing her complicated feelings for Rocky was utterly addictive. Rocky is everything: loyal, protective, and so gentle with Phoebe in a world that taught them both to be guarded. Their chemistry leaps off the page, and the way he believes in her, even when she doubts herself, had me seriously blushing.
While Phoebe’s fake relationship with Jake Waterford brings all the delicious tension you could want, it’s clear her real heart belongs to Rocky — and their stolen moments are absolute magic. Rocky isn’t just a love interest; he’s a grounding force, showing Phoebe what real love and trust can look like.
The sudden reappearance of the Goodmothers adds another layer of intrigue, pulling Phoebe and Hailey back into the world of deception they’ve been trying to escape. The emotional stakes climb higher with every chapter, and the story masterfully blends humor, heartbreak, and hope.
This book is for anyone who loves messy, unforgettable characters, jaw-dropping twists, fierce women fighting for their happiness, and romances that feel like home. I laughed, I swooned, and I rooted for them every step of the way. Easily one of my favorite reads of the year — I’m obsessed!
I couldn’t put this book down — it’s the perfect blend of heart, schemes, and second chances! From the very first page, I was completely hooked. Phoebe is such a beautifully complex character: tough yet vulnerable, fiercely loyal yet constantly caught between her past and her dreams of a better future.
Watching her try to build an honest life in an elite Connecticut town while managing her complicated feelings for Rocky was utterly addictive. Rocky is everything: loyal, protective, and so gentle with Phoebe in a world that taught them both to be guarded. Their chemistry leaps off the page, and the way he believes in her, even when she doubts herself, had me seriously blushing.
While Phoebe’s fake relationship with Jake Waterford brings all the delicious tension you could want, it’s clear her real heart belongs to Rocky — and their stolen moments are absolute magic. Rocky isn’t just a love interest; he’s a grounding force, showing Phoebe what real love and trust can look like.
The sudden reappearance of the Goodmothers adds another layer of intrigue, pulling Phoebe and Hailey back into the world of deception they’ve been trying to escape. The emotional stakes climb higher with every chapter, and the story masterfully blends humor, heartbreak, and hope.
This book is for anyone who loves messy, unforgettable characters, jaw-dropping twists, fierce women fighting for their happiness, and romances that feel like home. I laughed, I swooned, and I rooted for them every step of the way. Easily one of my favorite reads of the year — I’m obsessed!