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tuttidolci's review against another edition
4.0
Good. But as much as I adore Hardy Cates, I liked Gage and Liberty's chemistry better.
babeard's review against another edition
5.0
5⭐️ I was going to say, I could read this series over and over again. But really I already have lol. This is my comfort series! Anytime I don’t feel like reading what’s on my TBR I can always turn to this series to scratch the itch. I finally listened to the audiobook, and I LOVED the performance of the narrator!
whosevita's review against another edition
3.0
So I'm a massive fan of Kleypas' historicals. I love the dept she puts in her stories. The way she adds details in her work, whether that's texan oil drilling or victorian train roads, is always magnificent. Reading her excellent writing in a modern setting was a little bit strange at first but I loved it. Her skills stays the same no matter what time period.
And I like the characters she writes. Well... most of the time.
I just don't get why Kleypas writes this story about a woman thats been in an incredibly abusive relationship for YEARS, and then writes her an alpha love interest that's all gruff and demanding. The scene where he shames he for saying no actually made my blood boil. He literally tries to have sex with her in a public place-knowing how inexpirienced she is- and then gets mad when she says no. Yeah, he apologized but it still made me feel iffy.
I like how Haven stood up for herself but DAMN do I hate the love interest. On his own he is kind of a hot character, but what possessed Kleypas to think that he was the right character to pair Haven with?
Also a love interests that pays of victims of rape?? NAWRRR. Why was that point never resolved? It's briefly mentioned, he feels bad for doing it. BAM. Never mentioned again.
And I like the characters she writes. Well... most of the time.
I just don't get why Kleypas writes this story about a woman thats been in an incredibly abusive relationship for YEARS, and then writes her an alpha love interest that's all gruff and demanding. The scene where he shames he for saying no actually made my blood boil. He literally tries to have sex with her in a public place-knowing how inexpirienced she is- and then gets mad when she says no. Yeah, he apologized but it still made me feel iffy.
I like how Haven stood up for herself but DAMN do I hate the love interest. On his own he is kind of a hot character, but what possessed Kleypas to think that he was the right character to pair Haven with?
Also a love interests that pays of victims of rape?? NAWRRR. Why was that point never resolved? It's briefly mentioned, he feels bad for doing it. BAM. Never mentioned again.
lucy3000's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
halleymalley1's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
claratjie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cauchemarlena's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
frenchpressbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5.
I enjoyed the raw emotion in how it portrayed abusive relationships and how wellnit handled that. I think what I missed out on was the building of the actual relationship between Haven and Hardy. It felt rushed and lacked the build up I wanted them to have. I loved the OTT hardy moments and the characters were great. Just wanted way more of the couple
I enjoyed the raw emotion in how it portrayed abusive relationships and how wellnit handled that. I think what I missed out on was the building of the actual relationship between Haven and Hardy. It felt rushed and lacked the build up I wanted them to have. I loved the OTT hardy moments and the characters were great. Just wanted way more of the couple
ransomoney's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is the first contemporary I have read by Kleypas and it has all the great markings of a kleypas romance.
They beginning was very dark. But tension throughout was incredible. Love stories with these big dynastic families.
Also it has been said before. But no one does a talisman like Lisa Kleypas.I am specifically referring to the charm bracelet. It plays such an important symbol in how Haven sees herself, who she wants to be and her acceptance into her family. The symbolism of Nick holding it hostage after the divorce is like she can’t move on yet not just from her trauma from nick but childhood as well. I think Kleypas is a genius.
There are some non-politically correct throw away lines in this book that were a little jarring, but most of these characters are stated as been “non-politically correct Texans” and for 2008 it feels pretty tame in context.
They beginning was very dark. But tension throughout was incredible. Love stories with these big dynastic families.
Also it has been said before. But no one does a talisman like Lisa Kleypas.
There are some non-politically correct throw away lines in this book that were a little jarring, but most of these characters are stated as been “non-politically correct Texans” and for 2008 it feels pretty tame in context.