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The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

diaryofthebookdragon's review against another edition

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3.0

Nothing special. I expected much more because it was #25 at 'Most Popular Books in 2012' list at Goodreads.

e1lie11's review

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

loribelle3's review against another edition

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3.0

A sweet, predictable story with likeable characters.

iuliatr's review against another edition

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3.0

I enjoyed this book. I liked Alexa (Maggie and Michael too ;) ), the plot was interesting and the book kept me focused the entire time.
"Then...Why did you give it just 3 stars?" you may wonder.
The answer is simple, really. There are 2 big reasons.

1. NICK
Handsome? Yes. Successful? Yes. A bit arrogant? Yes. Smart? That's a bit subjective.
And BAM! : you have the perfect hero for a NA novel.
The problem is... I didn't like him at. all. From the very beginning I disagreed with his way of thinking and his principles but I thought "Oh well, that's not new. He'll change after meeting the MC."
I'm not saying he didn't change. I'm saying I don't like the way he did it. He was an annoying f***** until the end.
We should not forget the revelation. More than half of the book I had to read about sexual frustration, then about consuming it and
Spoiler at the end... Nick realises he's in love with her (very random, really. I couldn't feel their love). We should not forget about the kid. His reaction? I wouldn't forgive him, to be honest.


Spoiler 2. CHEATING

Spoiler I don't know if I am the naive one here, but I cannot and I will never forget cheating. Remember the kiss with Gabriella? Yeah, exactly. I don't care if the relationship between Nick and Alexa was just for show in that moment, they were still married and she made him promise from the very beginning he won't cheat on her with another woman. I loved the way she dealt with it, though


BUT you should not get me wrong. I liked it. I finished it without problems. And I wanted to see a lot mor interactions between my new OTP Maggie and Michael but I guess I'll just read the next book.

honeymoon228's review against another edition

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1.0

Awful concept, boring characters in a conflict that even a 12-year-old could’ve the past. In the end I had to skim read just a few chapters in because there was no point in wasting my time or energy waiting for it to get better. The story line was predictable all the way to the end.

planningwithgrammy's review against another edition

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4.0

Great quick read. If the thought of a billionaire in 50 shades sounds good but you don't like the sexual disfunction then this might be for you. Yet it does contain a bit of emotional disfunction regarding commitment.

cherryredsreads's review against another edition

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4.0

Super Quick read! Liked the main characters Alexa & Nick! Love hate story that ends happy!

pearlagcalo's review against another edition

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3.0



3 stars. It was quick and cute. And I just read it and its not really memorable story. There's supposed to be a past between the two leads and I don't think that was ever explored thoroughly. Quick read for the drs office, but not one I'd revisit again.

vaniaasantos's review against another edition

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4.0

4,5 estrelas
Nunca tinha ouvido nada sobre esta autora nem sobre este livro, mas posso dizer claramente que fiquei interessada assim que li a sinopse - resume tudo, mas também me deixou com água na boca para saber mais. E assim fiz, e não pude deixar de me prender na história. Com alguma comédia, clara sedução e um sentimento de amor, conquistou-me e prendeu-me desde o primeiro minutos, e que claramente merece as 4,5 estrelas.

vikcs's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0