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lbarsk's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite Susan Elizabeth Phillips of all time but a fun, fast read. She usually has several plots running through her romances but it felt like there were one or two too many "big happenings" in this one. Also loved the male protagonist in this but I thought the lady lead wasn't her strongest. Great to revisit the Chicago Stars universe, though — makes me want to go back and reread the others in the series!
liz_newbern's review against another edition
5.0
I've been a Chicago Stars fan for quite a while and it was great to finally get a chance to read a new chapter in that story. I LOVE both of the main characters in this book. They have the classic quirky charm that all of Philips characters seem to have, plus it was really great to see some old faces show up.
Now I just need to go back and re-read a few of the other titles, since I felt a little fuzzy on some of the details. :)
Now I just need to go back and re-read a few of the other titles, since I felt a little fuzzy on some of the details. :)
sarap_reader's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED it! Loved all the books in this serie, loved this one: funny, enticing and lovely, thanks so much to the author for a good reading time!
marisacarpico's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Better than Katherine Center's approach to similar territory, but still frustrating that these authors have to make their protagonists hate themselves in order to justify their premises. Can a woman just be a bodyguard without having to talk about what an ugly troll undeserving of love she is?
Anyway, this is decent in its plotting and smarter in its central mystery. There's real danger and stakes and the eventual MeToo of it all is very satisfying.
The romance feels very Moonlighting coded in a way that mostly works and then becomes deeply obnoxious in the last act. I buy that these particular characters would fight tooth and nail to keep from being happy, but Piper becomes certifiable in that last act and the justification for their protracted mini-breakup feels forced.
I know I joke about making my millions on writing a bodyguard romance, but I if I keep reading shit like this I'm absolutely going to be forced to do it.
Anyway, this is decent in its plotting and smarter in its central mystery. There's real danger and stakes and the eventual MeToo of it all is very satisfying.
The romance feels very Moonlighting coded in a way that mostly works and then becomes deeply obnoxious in the last act. I buy that these particular characters would fight tooth and nail to keep from being happy, but Piper becomes certifiable in that last act and the justification for their protracted mini-breakup feels forced.
I know I joke about making my millions on writing a bodyguard romance, but I if I keep reading shit like this I'm absolutely going to be forced to do it.
hannah_reads_sometimes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.75
Fun and quick. Very typical SEP - interesting MCs surrounded by a good cast of side characters. The Chicago Stars series remains cute and enjoyable after so many years.
raving_reads's review against another edition
5.0
loved this! one of the top reads of the year so far
dandeliana's review against another edition
5.0
I'm gonna be short and sweet :) Amazing as always.. Job well done Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Phillips :)
urbnfanni's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0