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ajcollignon's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
remember_me19's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
erica_g's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
romitoak's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kindlemmromancereader's review
4.0
***ARC Review***
This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC I received.
Briar Prescott has a way with words. I loved the premise for this book and the dialogue is exceptional! The banter between Lake and Ryker is *chef’s kiss.* (Also, there’s hockey! I loved the Wells cameo!)
Lake and Ryker are stepbrothers (in a loose sense of the word) in college that enter into a marriage of convenience (they marry for access to money from a trust, but it’s for better reasons than you think). They are total opposites. Lake is sarcastic. Ryker is loved by all and somewhat gentle. Lake is gay. Ryker is straight. Things shift when they kiss at their wedding. It’s a doozy and it’s scorching hot! Both MCs have to figure out how to handle their newfound attraction to each other. Ryker goes through a bi-awakening and things heat up in this book. Lake and Ryker have chemistry that neither of them can deny.
While both MCs are happy to partake in a physical relationship, neither are counting on an emotional one. Lake and Ryker try to keep things casual for quite a while. Ryker wants more, but Lake is hesitant to acknowledge how much their connection has deepened. The couple have to deal with some push-pull and a bit of conflict (kudos to Lake for changing things up and fighting for Ryker) before they reach their HFN. I feel like it could be an HEA, except for the “for now” that Prescott includes at the end of the book.
Fingers crossed that another book is coming!
This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC I received.
Briar Prescott has a way with words. I loved the premise for this book and the dialogue is exceptional! The banter between Lake and Ryker is *chef’s kiss.* (Also, there’s hockey! I loved the Wells cameo!)
Lake and Ryker are stepbrothers (in a loose sense of the word) in college that enter into a marriage of convenience (they marry for access to money from a trust, but it’s for better reasons than you think). They are total opposites. Lake is sarcastic. Ryker is loved by all and somewhat gentle. Lake is gay. Ryker is straight. Things shift when they kiss at their wedding. It’s a doozy and it’s scorching hot! Both MCs have to figure out how to handle their newfound attraction to each other. Ryker goes through a bi-awakening and things heat up in this book. Lake and Ryker have chemistry that neither of them can deny.
While both MCs are happy to partake in a physical relationship, neither are counting on an emotional one. Lake and Ryker try to keep things casual for quite a while. Ryker wants more, but Lake is hesitant to acknowledge how much their connection has deepened. The couple have to deal with some push-pull and a bit of conflict (kudos to Lake for changing things up and fighting for Ryker) before they reach their HFN. I feel like it could be an HEA, except for the “for now” that Prescott includes at the end of the book.
Fingers crossed that another book is coming!
badhorsebinks's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
briii28's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
teesbooks_'s review
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
4.5
So funnyy, loved itttt
meigothic's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I received a review copy for free directly from the author, and am voluntarily leaving my honest thoughts. Many thanks for the opportunity!
In some of prior Briar's books, I have commented about how much I love the buildup but feel the last bit was a bit rushed. Here, I feel like the pacing was better, even though it threw me for a loop since I thought we'd get more focus on the two tropes: step-brothers and marriage of convenience. I did like how Briar set things up, and honestly there was so much more sexual experimentation than I thought there'd be. But I'm a fan of spice so I'm always down.
In some of prior Briar's books, I have commented about how much I love the buildup but feel the last bit was a bit rushed. Here, I feel like the pacing was better, even though it threw me for a loop since I thought we'd get more focus on the two tropes: step-brothers and marriage of convenience. I did like how Briar set things up, and honestly there was so much more sexual experimentation than I thought there'd be. But I'm a fan of spice so I'm always down.