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ayjayy's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
laurenkohout's review
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Gotta love all these books that make me want to travel! George is captain of the super yacht, "Now, Voyager," working for billionaire Rowan Carter. He loves everything about his job, except when Rowan's younger brother Rafe comes aboard. The model-turned-photographer and George butt heads from the beginning, bickering and judging each other. Rafe is using the yacht for his first big assignment, taking photos of models around Australia. Which means, George and Rafe are stuck together for weeks.
Rowan asks George to keep an eye on Rafe, and George tries to set things right, but he always ends up with his foot in his mouth when it comes to the gorgeous blond that's 16 years younger than him. Eventually, these two open up to each other and they both realize they were wrong with their snap judgments. Then, it's a battle of wills as they try to stay away from each other, but they soon realize it's not worth fighting.
🔥: So much steam! The buildup between these two is so exciting. Their scenes are slow to medium-paced with graphic details and lots of passion.
😆: Cute laughs along the way as these two go from enemies to lovers and shock (almost) everyone.
ðŸ˜: I welled up a bit reading this one, especially during a couple suspenseful moments. Also, George is romantic AF!
This series is such a good time. It gives me wanderlust! So much romance on one ship! Maybe I should go on more cruises...
Rowan asks George to keep an eye on Rafe, and George tries to set things right, but he always ends up with his foot in his mouth when it comes to the gorgeous blond that's 16 years younger than him. Eventually, these two open up to each other and they both realize they were wrong with their snap judgments. Then, it's a battle of wills as they try to stay away from each other, but they soon realize it's not worth fighting.
🔥: So much steam! The buildup between these two is so exciting. Their scenes are slow to medium-paced with graphic details and lots of passion.
😆: Cute laughs along the way as these two go from enemies to lovers and shock (almost) everyone.
ðŸ˜: I welled up a bit reading this one, especially during a couple suspenseful moments. Also, George is romantic AF!
This series is such a good time. It gives me wanderlust! So much romance on one ship! Maybe I should go on more cruises...
kjnrose's review
4.0
While I loved this book it wasn't quite as good as the first two. We've seen these characters here and there in the series and it was great to read about them, wonderful characters and a really good story.
monismmreviews's review
4.0
This book was such an unexpectedly romantic read.
I know, how unusual for a romance, right?
But based on the tension and heat we saw between Rafe and Captain George in the previous books, I thought there would be a lot more verbal fights, bickering, and hate-kissing. What we got, however, was a beautiful demi representation and a wonderful story of how to properly woo someone.
While Rafe is transitioning from modeling to working behind the lens, he stays on his brother’s yacht (now possibly cursed by the love bug). His old nemesis, Captain George has no choice but to put up with Rafe and his brand of crazy. It was an absolute pleasure to watch Rafe and George finally act like adults and sit down for a grown-up talk. From that magical evening on, their chemistry was off the chart and I couldn’t wait to see how fast they’d fall. Even though Rafe was wanted by so many men while being on top of his modeling career, he never has been courted by anyone. And our dear Captain, who had a failed relationship before, never thought he could keep loving the sea and a man at the same time. I enjoyed learning about these two, both carrying insecurities and questioning their future. I was truly charmed alongside Rafe by all the small, incredibly kind gestures George was coming up with. And while the book also has fantastic steam, this couple didn’t rush to get physical before they get to really know each other. It was a good thing, too, because once their little bubble of happiness burst, that became the real test of their new relationship. Again, an excellent book in the series, I really cannot wait for the next installment.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
I know, how unusual for a romance, right?
But based on the tension and heat we saw between Rafe and Captain George in the previous books, I thought there would be a lot more verbal fights, bickering, and hate-kissing. What we got, however, was a beautiful demi representation and a wonderful story of how to properly woo someone.
While Rafe is transitioning from modeling to working behind the lens, he stays on his brother’s yacht (now possibly cursed by the love bug). His old nemesis, Captain George has no choice but to put up with Rafe and his brand of crazy. It was an absolute pleasure to watch Rafe and George finally act like adults and sit down for a grown-up talk. From that magical evening on, their chemistry was off the chart and I couldn’t wait to see how fast they’d fall. Even though Rafe was wanted by so many men while being on top of his modeling career, he never has been courted by anyone. And our dear Captain, who had a failed relationship before, never thought he could keep loving the sea and a man at the same time. I enjoyed learning about these two, both carrying insecurities and questioning their future. I was truly charmed alongside Rafe by all the small, incredibly kind gestures George was coming up with. And while the book also has fantastic steam, this couple didn’t rush to get physical before they get to really know each other. It was a good thing, too, because once their little bubble of happiness burst, that became the real test of their new relationship. Again, an excellent book in the series, I really cannot wait for the next installment.
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
bookpimpfairy's review
4.0
3.5 rounded to 4 stars
Enemies to lover, age gap romance
As with the other books of this series, I enjoyed the story. I just didn't completely love it. From the characters' interactions in previous installments, I was just hoping for more banter. It just seemed too easy for them to move on from their differences and become a more stable couple. When I read enemies to lovers, I tend to want more effort on their behalf to move on.
Enemies to lover, age gap romance
As with the other books of this series, I enjoyed the story. I just didn't completely love it. From the characters' interactions in previous installments, I was just hoping for more banter. It just seemed too easy for them to move on from their differences and become a more stable couple. When I read enemies to lovers, I tend to want more effort on their behalf to move on.
naranjadia's review
3.0
This went from a tense enemies to lovers scenario to a sweet romance between two people with similar lifestyles and ambitions. George is most at home on the sea, and Rafe is used to pursuing his career, once modeling, now photography.
It was a pleasant "lifestyles of the rich and famous" read, complete with a luxury yacht and beautiful locations along Australia's coral reefs. The book briefly touches on demisexuality, and Rafe abandons his past behavior to "take it slow" with George, although ironically, their relationship speeds along quite fine despite this. It would have been nice to have a few more full blown scenes in this section, to show them get to know each other, rather than summarizing that it happened. To me the last half of the novel was way too smooth, given both of their past experiences. Aside from external threats, the relationship went swimmingly, and all the challenges forecast in the beginning were swept aside. In fact, the last few chapters read like one giant epilogue.
It was a pleasant "lifestyles of the rich and famous" read, complete with a luxury yacht and beautiful locations along Australia's coral reefs. The book briefly touches on demisexuality, and Rafe abandons his past behavior to "take it slow" with George, although ironically, their relationship speeds along quite fine despite this. It would have been nice to have a few more full blown scenes in this section, to show them get to know each other, rather than summarizing that it happened. To me the last half of the novel was way too smooth, given both of their past experiences. Aside from external threats, the relationship went swimmingly, and all the challenges forecast in the beginning were swept aside. In fact, the last few chapters read like one giant epilogue.
always_anxious's review
2.0
I tried to like this, I really did but I just couldn’t. I finished it out of pure determination. I didn’t like the main MCs, I was actually more interested in Willem and Nial’s romance.
BUT WHAT DROVE ME CRAZY?
The OVERUSE or ‘murmur’ and ‘quip ‘
It was like the dialogue was being cycled through said, murmured and quipped. How are they murmuring from across the boat ???? Why was it used in over other phrase
BUT WHAT DROVE ME CRAZY?
The OVERUSE or ‘murmur’ and ‘quip ‘
It was like the dialogue was being cycled through said, murmured and quipped. How are they murmuring from across the boat ???? Why was it used in over other phrase
sash_marguerite's review
5.0
I was excited to see this enemies-to-lovers story after seeing Rafe and George's interactions in book one. The romance in this book did not disappoint at all.
We already know that George is the uptight captain of Now, Voyager, and Rafe is Rowan's younger brother, a model turned photographer. In book one, we learn that they can't stand each other after an argument they had at Christmas dinner.
Rafe is using Now, Voyager, for a photo shoot and wants to avoid George as much as possible for the next two months. While they are rude to each other, they both can't deny that the other person is attractive.
They have a lot of tension and can't help but be at each other's throats at first. George takes the step to apologize to Rafe by having the crew arrange dinner for them. During the dinner, they are surprised because they get along and have a great night together, which is a turning point for them.
George is demi, so he needs connection before intimacy, which took him a long time to come to terms with. When talking about sex, George refers to it as lovemaking, while Rafe has always been about a quick fuck without emotional attachments.
Rafe has never experienced romance, and George loves old-fashioned romantic gestures, which catches Rafe a bit off guard. As the story progresses, we see George being attentive, helpful, and protective, showing Rafe that he is his. We see something beautiful growing between them.
The story started rocky because of George and Rafe's history but quickly became a romance. George and Rafe's characters are developed well and were endearing. I loved their HEA, which was well worth the wait.
I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
We already know that George is the uptight captain of Now, Voyager, and Rafe is Rowan's younger brother, a model turned photographer. In book one, we learn that they can't stand each other after an argument they had at Christmas dinner.
Rafe is using Now, Voyager, for a photo shoot and wants to avoid George as much as possible for the next two months. While they are rude to each other, they both can't deny that the other person is attractive.
They have a lot of tension and can't help but be at each other's throats at first. George takes the step to apologize to Rafe by having the crew arrange dinner for them. During the dinner, they are surprised because they get along and have a great night together, which is a turning point for them.
George is demi, so he needs connection before intimacy, which took him a long time to come to terms with. When talking about sex, George refers to it as lovemaking, while Rafe has always been about a quick fuck without emotional attachments.
Rafe has never experienced romance, and George loves old-fashioned romantic gestures, which catches Rafe a bit off guard. As the story progresses, we see George being attentive, helpful, and protective, showing Rafe that he is his. We see something beautiful growing between them.
The story started rocky because of George and Rafe's history but quickly became a romance. George and Rafe's characters are developed well and were endearing. I loved their HEA, which was well worth the wait.
I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
mmromancereviewed's review
5.0
I had high hopes for drama and fireworks in The Cockpit, and we get them, but not in the ways one would expect and it was a lovely and refreshing turn... while you could read this book as standalone, I think you really need the first two books in the series to lay the background for the enemies to lovers vibe and to understand just how everyone else viewed what was happening between Rafe and George... because I think you'd miss so much just starting with this book...
That being said, I absolutely loved George as a character, with his hopes and fears and I loved that Rafe was confident in who he is now and what he wants for the future... I also appreciated the way these two characters communicated with each other and what they were able to share with each other... as they explored their assumptions and truths with each other...
That being said, I absolutely loved George as a character, with his hopes and fears and I loved that Rafe was confident in who he is now and what he wants for the future... I also appreciated the way these two characters communicated with each other and what they were able to share with each other... as they explored their assumptions and truths with each other...
inkiereads's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a fun read, I always love seeing demisexuality represented well. It’s a good story, great for a summer weekend. I did get distracted by the use of dialogue tags other than ‘said’. The used synonyms didn’t always work and they took me out of the story. I’ve read ‘murmured’ so much that it’s not really a word anymore