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jeandie_leone's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beckyrendon's review
4.0
Baiting or teasing...
Lol. The meet cute for these two has me sporting a big asz grin! How many people can you say meet this way!?! Also their conversation following that meeting already set up for complete and total swoon. I was an easy lure.
With a man like Gaston, I can't imagine it being possible to fight that pull. Utterly devastating in the looks department and 100% wonderful in personality, I am surprised our Prince Charming wasnt already tied down.
Lol. The meet cute for these two has me sporting a big asz grin! How many people can you say meet this way!?! Also their conversation following that meeting already set up for complete and total swoon. I was an easy lure.
With a man like Gaston, I can't imagine it being possible to fight that pull. Utterly devastating in the looks department and 100% wonderful in personality, I am surprised our Prince Charming wasnt already tied down.
everythinginbetween's review
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
2.5
bookish_kristina's review
2.0
This was a nauseating book about two people who meet, f*ck and order take out. The FMC giggles and cries her way through this book, gasping and looking at her man with stars in her eyes asking if he’s even real when he does regular mundane things like prepare dinner. The MMC is bossy and arrogant and advises his woman on every part of her life like he’s some perfect all knowing person and she’s some idiot.
The book took place over a few days before Christmas yet lasted five years. It kept advancing by a couple of weeks and yet it’s still Christmas time until the last two chapters of the book.
Seriously, I was either nauseated or bored reading this. The hero of the book is named Gaston, which is dumb and distracting and the heroine is Chrissie and she’s as stupid as her name (her brother’s name is Chris btw so this author just sucks at naming people). Chrissie is a hot mess too, she spends much of the book wondering why such a hot guy is with her, she has zero confidence or self esteem, and for a professional 33 year old adult, it’s annoying as hell.
There are way too many side characters too and none of them really matter to the plot, basically because the plot is non existent. They just f*ck, sleep, order take out and then talk about how perfect they are together while he tells her how to run her life.
I was so annoyed by this book. I will say again, this author must only know terrible, selfish, awful men if she thinks a man being supportive and helpful is rare. Men who return phone calls and occasionally make us a sandwich are not unicorns and don’t deserve parades or fanfare. This dude was not special, he was a walking red flag.
Arg.
The book took place over a few days before Christmas yet lasted five years. It kept advancing by a couple of weeks and yet it’s still Christmas time until the last two chapters of the book.
Seriously, I was either nauseated or bored reading this. The hero of the book is named Gaston, which is dumb and distracting and the heroine is Chrissie and she’s as stupid as her name (her brother’s name is Chris btw so this author just sucks at naming people). Chrissie is a hot mess too, she spends much of the book wondering why such a hot guy is with her, she has zero confidence or self esteem, and for a professional 33 year old adult, it’s annoying as hell.
There are way too many side characters too and none of them really matter to the plot, basically because the plot is non existent. They just f*ck, sleep, order take out and then talk about how perfect they are together while he tells her how to run her life.
I was so annoyed by this book. I will say again, this author must only know terrible, selfish, awful men if she thinks a man being supportive and helpful is rare. Men who return phone calls and occasionally make us a sandwich are not unicorns and don’t deserve parades or fanfare. This dude was not special, he was a walking red flag.
Arg.
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
3.0
Baiting Him is a fun, low-stakes romp that’s easy to finish in one sitting. Chrissie doesn’t have time anything besides work. Her bakery, The Sweet Spot, is getting more and more successful by the minute. So when she meets bar owner, Gaston, on one of the few nights she actually goes out, she’s skeptical of his attention. But Gaston is persistent, and it becomes clear that they might have what it takes to go the distance.
This is my first time reading a novel by Aurora Rose Reynolds, and I appreciated the overall lightheartedness of the story. There’s no big conflict that rips the heroine and the hero apart for a certain amount of time, nor is there any real angst. It’s as light and delicious as one of Chrissie’s cookies. That’s not to say that the entire plot is devoid of conflict or deeper emotions; they just aren’t at the core of the story.
Take this with you poolside with a cool, refreshing drink, and prepare to be entertained.
**Thank you, NetGalley and Montlake Romance for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
This is my first time reading a novel by Aurora Rose Reynolds, and I appreciated the overall lightheartedness of the story. There’s no big conflict that rips the heroine and the hero apart for a certain amount of time, nor is there any real angst. It’s as light and delicious as one of Chrissie’s cookies. That’s not to say that the entire plot is devoid of conflict or deeper emotions; they just aren’t at the core of the story.
Take this with you poolside with a cool, refreshing drink, and prepare to be entertained.
**Thank you, NetGalley and Montlake Romance for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.**
rinasreadsnz's review against another edition
5.0
Fabulous narration
I loved Chrissie and Gaston's story.
Jason and Vanessa did a stellar job with narration.
Looking for a light, bright, and fabulous book? You're in the right place.
I loved Chrissie and Gaston's story.
Jason and Vanessa did a stellar job with narration.
Looking for a light, bright, and fabulous book? You're in the right place.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
5.0
Aurora has done it again. Easiest five stars I think I’ve given to one of her books besides Until December. If you know me well, then you know I can never get enough of how ARR writes such easy romance. I love that there is hardly any angst. LOVE IT!
Chrissie and Gaston falling in love was so simple and flowed so well. It was easy and had so many moments that made me smile and swoon. For me, it doesn’t really any get better than that. Throw in a dog named LeFou and I’m obsessed.
ARR writes amazing alpha males. While Gaston is a bit tame compared to the Masons, I still adored him. I will always love a man who knows what he wants, doesn’t play games, and is absolutely dreamy.
Like I keep saying, this was such an easy romance to read. If you like alpha males, low to no angst, and super sweet stories then I think you would like this one.
All in all, I am still loving this series and can’t wait for the next book Hooking Him later next year. Hopefully, it’s about a certain redhead that works at the bakery!
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
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Chrissie and Gaston falling in love was so simple and flowed so well. It was easy and had so many moments that made me smile and swoon. For me, it doesn’t really any get better than that. Throw in a dog named LeFou and I’m obsessed.
ARR writes amazing alpha males. While Gaston is a bit tame compared to the Masons, I still adored him. I will always love a man who knows what he wants, doesn’t play games, and is absolutely dreamy.
Like I keep saying, this was such an easy romance to read. If you like alpha males, low to no angst, and super sweet stories then I think you would like this one.
All in all, I am still loving this series and can’t wait for the next book Hooking Him later next year. Hopefully, it’s about a certain redhead that works at the bakery!
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
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