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jemifraser's review against another edition
Another great addition to the series! Loved Gwen and Neil!
lauriereadsrom1's review against another edition
3.0
I did like this book in the end, but for some reason the first half really dragged for me. The pace picked up around halfway through when Neil and Gwen finally got together, but that happened so fast I almost wasn't expecting it. I thought Neil would resist a bit more or have second thoughts about embarking on a relationship with his boss's sister, but instead he just fell into bed with Gwen and never really looked back. I was also surprised at some of Gwen's behavior. After all of her efforts to assert her independence, especially by insisting on living alone in the Tarzana house following Karen's marriage, I found it hard to believe that she would just go along with everything Neil told her to do and barely even question him. Everything came together in the end, though, and I was satisfied with their relationship. I particularly liked how Gwen fought to make sure that Neil was able to leave the base with her after Raven died because it seemed like she was returning to her normal, assertive self.
The "twist" at the end regarding who was behind the attempts on Neil's life wasn't much of a twist in my opinion. I figured out the parties involved pretty early on. However, it was still interesting to see how the truth would finally be revealed and what Neil would do about it. I think the conclusion was satisfying, and it will be interesting to see if Neil's friend Rick gets his own story in the future. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Karen's story in just a couple of months!
The "twist" at the end regarding who was behind the attempts on Neil's life wasn't much of a twist in my opinion. I figured out the parties involved pretty early on. However, it was still interesting to see how the truth would finally be revealed and what Neil would do about it. I think the conclusion was satisfying, and it will be interesting to see if Neil's friend Rick gets his own story in the future. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Karen's story in just a couple of months!
chrissywilson80's review against another edition
3.0
Cute read, but some parts felt out of place. You have the main story of Neil and Gwen, but kind of randomly you have Karen and her movie star wedding. I guess I dont see how they had fit into this story, other than Karen being Gwen's roommate. It's not to say their story doesnt continue into the next book. It just felt off. Overall, definitely a cute story and finally understand Neil's background.
stephsromancebooktalk's review against another edition
4.0
Love, Love, LOVED Neil and Gwen's story of forbidden love.
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vvreads's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite of the series.... so far!
Listened via audiobook. My favorite of the series so far! Great story, strong characters, and an emotional ending make this my favorite in the series so far.
Must be read in order!!!!
Listened via audiobook. My favorite of the series so far! Great story, strong characters, and an emotional ending make this my favorite in the series so far.
Must be read in order!!!!
marisacarpico's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
That rating might seem a bit low, but I enjoyed this for the quick, sexy romance thriller it is. Not everything has to be a masterpiece and this was exactly the bit of fluff I was looking for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Minor: Sexism and Misogyny
intostarlight's review against another edition
3.0
All of the books in this series are just guilty pleasures. Very light , chicklet, vacation read.
I liked the story. The suspense in this book was killing me, which was great, giving the story some substance. Not much of a fan of Neil and Gwen. It felt like their love in this story had no depth. I didn't feel it which is a shame because I loved Neil in the previous book. But in this one I just didn't feel their chemistry, probably because most of the story is spent on building up the mystery and there's not much time for the romance. The book is actually more of a suspense than a romance. Did not feel I got to know Neil at all and his time with Gwen was pretty limited to security related issues. Would have loved hearing more from Neil's point of view. More insight.
I liked the story. The suspense in this book was killing me, which was great, giving the story some substance. Not much of a fan of Neil and Gwen. It felt like their love in this story had no depth. I didn't feel it which is a shame because I loved Neil in the previous book. But in this one I just didn't feel their chemistry, probably because most of the story is spent on building up the mystery and there's not much time for the romance. The book is actually more of a suspense than a romance. Did not feel I got to know Neil at all and his time with Gwen was pretty limited to security related issues. Would have loved hearing more from Neil's point of view. More insight.