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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
Listened to this in audio, liked the story but wasn't a fan of the narrators Irish accent. I have loved everything else he has done, just don't think an Irish accent is in his wheelhouse.
Ugh!!!! That’s what I felt the entire book. The gay for only you aspect. The he has long hair so he must be a she aspect. Can we never hear about the finance job EVER again please? The ridiculous drama at the end because a plane was missed. And the whole family of gay members thing SUCKED. Literally sucked up one way and down the other.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This author is hit or miss for me. Sometimes, I'm obsessed with what I read. Sometimes, I feel pretty blah about it. Unfortunately this time around, I felt blah.
There were parts of the story I really liked. The Irish setting in the beginning. All the fumbling Hudson was doing because he was smacked in the face with his attraction to Charlie. One thing I think Lennox does well is not always going with the cliches; the familiar tropes may be there, but she knows how to turn them on their head. But this time around, I wasn't wowed by any originality.
We had the GFY freak out that lasted longer than I hoped it would, and the he's-straight-even-though-he's-sucked-my-d*ck freak out nonsense that just makes me want to punch someone. Newsflash, if you're kissing a dude and you've been naked together, HE'S NOT STRAIGHT. It really bothers me when authors go this route, when the gay MC doubts forever that the once-straight MC isn't still straight. Even if someone is "experimenting" and "questioning", they obviously aren't totally straight; sexuality is a spectrum and the constant need for labels is a huge pet peeve of mine.
We also had OW drama and failing to communicate drama and following perceived expectations instead of your heart drama. Basically, what didn't work for me in this book is that there was a hell of a lot of drama going on without our two MCs really talking to each other. Nothing grinds my gears more than the miscommunication trope, and this book definitely flirted with those lines.
Others may enjoy this book if they don't mind all of that drama. I certainly didn't hate it even WITH the amount of things stacked against it when it comes to my reading preferences. But it definitely was not on par with the books of Lennox's that I do enjoy.
There were parts of the story I really liked. The Irish setting in the beginning. All the fumbling Hudson was doing because he was smacked in the face with his attraction to Charlie. One thing I think Lennox does well is not always going with the cliches; the familiar tropes may be there, but she knows how to turn them on their head. But this time around, I wasn't wowed by any originality.
We had the GFY freak out that lasted longer than I hoped it would, and the he's-straight-even-though-he's-sucked-my-d*ck freak out nonsense that just makes me want to punch someone. Newsflash, if you're kissing a dude and you've been naked together, HE'S NOT STRAIGHT. It really bothers me when authors go this route, when the gay MC doubts forever that the once-straight MC isn't still straight. Even if someone is "experimenting" and "questioning", they obviously aren't totally straight; sexuality is a spectrum and the constant need for labels is a huge pet peeve of mine.
We also had OW drama and failing to communicate drama and following perceived expectations instead of your heart drama. Basically, what didn't work for me in this book is that there was a hell of a lot of drama going on without our two MCs really talking to each other. Nothing grinds my gears more than the miscommunication trope, and this book definitely flirted with those lines.
Others may enjoy this book if they don't mind all of that drama. I certainly didn't hate it even WITH the amount of things stacked against it when it comes to my reading preferences. But it definitely was not on par with the books of Lennox's that I do enjoy.
I love Hudson and Charlie’s relationship because Charlie was able to get Hudson out of his comfort zone and realize that not everything has to be so calculated. I also love this book because you were able to see that Hudson was not the put together character we all thought he was and he wanted to be something else rather than what was expected from him. Also the mention of Tilly, Irene, and Granny was so cute hope to see more of them now it was official that Grandpa was a Marian
Love shows up in unexpected places
This series is phenomenal. I fall in love with every book and every couple. Hudson and Charlie are one of the swooniest. They are real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really trying to just do their best as messy humans. This beautiful love story is filled with all the emotions, the connections and the love - one minute I was snort laughing, the next I was swooning, then gasping, then cringing, and then I was crying. Hudson has five gay brothers and he’s sure he’s straight. Until he sees beautiful feminine Charlie in the Irish pub that he’s evaluating for investment purposes. And once Charlie comes to small town Hobie to recreate the Irish pub, the journey to their HEA really starts to pick up steam. Now the just have to work through the easy issues of sexuality and different time zones. The story will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering with very little angst. It has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, fan your face steam, side splitting hilarity, tearful scenes, character missteps and growth plus all the heart squeezing love. I am excited to continue reading this series and loving on the Wilde family.
This series is phenomenal. I fall in love with every book and every couple. Hudson and Charlie are one of the swooniest. They are real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really trying to just do their best as messy humans. This beautiful love story is filled with all the emotions, the connections and the love - one minute I was snort laughing, the next I was swooning, then gasping, then cringing, and then I was crying. Hudson has five gay brothers and he’s sure he’s straight. Until he sees beautiful feminine Charlie in the Irish pub that he’s evaluating for investment purposes. And once Charlie comes to small town Hobie to recreate the Irish pub, the journey to their HEA really starts to pick up steam. Now the just have to work through the easy issues of sexuality and different time zones. The story will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, and cheering with very little angst. It has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, fan your face steam, side splitting hilarity, tearful scenes, character missteps and growth plus all the heart squeezing love. I am excited to continue reading this series and loving on the Wilde family.
I'm beginning to feel bad for the Wilde siblings. It seems the only thing they've been taught is that love is love, and careers are important. Not one of them has any common sense or good self-esteem!
Hudson is absolutely clueless, trying to live up to his fathers expectations and may as well be an ostrich for all the time he spends with his head in the sand. He's never been taught that he can put his dreams first, he's just a convenient babysitter/surrogate parent to his sibs.
West was never taught that being judgmental, especially of someone's actions when they were a kid and you know nothing about their situation, makes you a prick.
Otto was never taught to have a backbone and stand up for himself and what he wants, he thinks its ok to sacrifice himself repeatedly but no one appreciates it, he just repeatedly shoots himself in the foot and I wish he'd actually lost Walker because of his stupid actions.
Felix was never encouraged to be confident in his skill as an artist and was taught to run and hide rather than deal with shit head on.
Honestly I'm kinda thinking this is one of the most frustrating series I've ever read!
I guess Charlie was ok but he came across as an Irish stereotype to me - I highly sympathise with his fear of flying metal death tubes though.
Sometimes I really wish I didn't feel the need to complete a series
Hudson is absolutely clueless, trying to live up to his fathers expectations and may as well be an ostrich for all the time he spends with his head in the sand. He's never been taught that he can put his dreams first, he's just a convenient babysitter/surrogate parent to his sibs.
West was never taught that being judgmental, especially of someone's actions when they were a kid and you know nothing about their situation, makes you a prick.
Otto was never taught to have a backbone and stand up for himself and what he wants, he thinks its ok to sacrifice himself repeatedly but no one appreciates it, he just repeatedly shoots himself in the foot and I wish he'd actually lost Walker because of his stupid actions.
Felix was never encouraged to be confident in his skill as an artist and was taught to run and hide rather than deal with shit head on.
Honestly I'm kinda thinking this is one of the most frustrating series I've ever read!
I guess Charlie was ok but he came across as an Irish stereotype to me - I highly sympathise with his fear of flying metal death tubes though.
Sometimes I really wish I didn't feel the need to complete a series
I finished this audiobook once because I was invested in the ending. I tried again, despite me avoiding Michael Dean at all cost, because I originally gave the story 4 stars.
But I have to stop now. The narration is insufferable. I deleted two stars.
But I have to stop now. The narration is insufferable. I deleted two stars.
Hudson!
When we meet Hudson he is a straight guy who fell into a relationship with Darci. Throughout the previous three books, you keep hearing about their relationship and then bam, Hudson gets a book. Bringing in new characters with Charlie and his family just opened this world up even more. I liked how even though Charlie knew he would end up with a broken heart that he still gave Hudson a chance. His chance made Hudson open up as well to explore new things and paths in his life. This was a fabulous book in this series!
When we meet Hudson he is a straight guy who fell into a relationship with Darci. Throughout the previous three books, you keep hearing about their relationship and then bam, Hudson gets a book. Bringing in new characters with Charlie and his family just opened this world up even more. I liked how even though Charlie knew he would end up with a broken heart that he still gave Hudson a chance. His chance made Hudson open up as well to explore new things and paths in his life. This was a fabulous book in this series!