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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
I’ve read better smut. And Blake’s action walk a very fine line of toxic and honestly most of the time I think they fall on the bad side of that line. But it’s quick and a good breather in between fantasy novels
Great start to the Hacker series.. I look forward to the next book to see where things are going.
This was an enjoyable read, and I'll continue to read others. There were definitely some positives and negatives. The primary negatives for me were just twofold: first, the book is written in the first-person. I like romances told from the third person omniscient. Second, the age of the characters in this book are way too young, and they don't feel accurate. The demeanor and speech of these characters place them in their 30s, not their early 20s.
Otherwise, I enjoyed the substance of the characters as well as the story (in comparison to the rest of the genre, not all books). I also like the idea of following a story arc of the couple in a romance over a series, rather than a couple being the focus of each book in a series. I will continue to read these books, and I recommend to others, but be warned: the sex is graphic.
I recommend to those looking for a techy, erotic read.
Otherwise, I enjoyed the substance of the characters as well as the story (in comparison to the rest of the genre, not all books). I also like the idea of following a story arc of the couple in a romance over a series, rather than a couple being the focus of each book in a series. I will continue to read these books, and I recommend to others, but be warned: the sex is graphic.
I recommend to those looking for a techy, erotic read.
medium-paced
4.25⭐️
I am 100% here for the not backing down to a male dominated industry. Erica is my kind of stubborn heroine who is determined to make it by her blood, sweat, and tears. There were so many different conversations going on in this story that I was constantly wanting to know what else there was to discover. Blake frustrated the hell out of me many times but the cliff hanger has me wanted to know so much more about his past. Originally I thought this was going to be a one relationship per book kind of situation but I’m so happy we get to be with these characters longer because I can definitely see the potential for so much character growth.
I am 100% here for the not backing down to a male dominated industry. Erica is my kind of stubborn heroine who is determined to make it by her blood, sweat, and tears. There were so many different conversations going on in this story that I was constantly wanting to know what else there was to discover. Blake frustrated the hell out of me many times but the cliff hanger has me wanted to know so much more about his past. Originally I thought this was going to be a one relationship per book kind of situation but I’m so happy we get to be with these characters longer because I can definitely see the potential for so much character growth.
Hardwired tells a familiar story of a young woman with a difficult past falls for the mysterious billionaire. But I had such a great time reading Hardwired anyway.
If you've read the Fifty Shades of Grey series (I haven't, but I've seen the movie) or the Crossfire series (I read the first two books), you're not going to find anything really new here. Hardwired does follow a similar plot, but I was very surprised how much I enjoyed reading it.
The most important reason why I enjoyed Hardwired was that it's not a BDSM story. I am not a huge fan of BDSM--not just my cup of tea--and that's really the reason why I avoided picking up Fifty Shades all this time. The sex scenes here were definitely on the steamier side, but there wasn't anything crazy or kinky (at least not in this first book--maybe the author will take it farther in the next book?). Don't let the cover (which just screams boudoir sex) fool you that Hardwired is just sex, sex, and more sex. There was a lot more going on and I thought the sex scenes were well-placed and helped to move the story. It had just the right amount of steam for me.
As soon as I started reading it, I knew I was going to enjoy it based on the writing alone. It was very readable and while nothing really surprised me about the plot, the author told the story in an entertaining way that kept me reading. I really like the author's voice. There were no weird turns of phrases and the writing was solid throughout the novel.
I liked Erica right away. Having just graduated college not that long ago, I connected with her about leaving school and facing the real world, of feeling alone as friends move on. But Erica, despite her traumatic past, was smart, strong, ambitious and had some control issues. She knew what direction to take her business and she pursued it. She's no wallflower like Anastasia was and she's not an over-the-top drama queen like Ava was.
It took me longer to warm up to Blake, though. He didn't really make a huge impression on me apart from the very beginning when he was going at Erica Shark Tank-style during her business presentation to potential investors. But after that, he kind of lost some of his sparkle and became like all the other billionaires I've read before. His character didn't feel very special to me for most of the novel though he did eventually grow on me. He also had control issues and I wanted to know more about him and his past.
Overall, I really, really enjoyed Hardwired. The plot is not original but I liked the characters, the writing was fantastic, there was good chemistry and tension between them, and it had the right amount of steam. I was very entertained. Hardwired is a great start to the series and I am definitely interested in reading the rest of the books. If you're like me and do not like BDSM novels, but still like the whole mysterious billionaire plot line, then you should really give this series a try.
If you've read the Fifty Shades of Grey series (I haven't, but I've seen the movie) or the Crossfire series (I read the first two books), you're not going to find anything really new here. Hardwired does follow a similar plot, but I was very surprised how much I enjoyed reading it.
The most important reason why I enjoyed Hardwired was that it's not a BDSM story. I am not a huge fan of BDSM--not just my cup of tea--and that's really the reason why I avoided picking up Fifty Shades all this time. The sex scenes here were definitely on the steamier side, but there wasn't anything crazy or kinky (at least not in this first book--maybe the author will take it farther in the next book?). Don't let the cover (which just screams boudoir sex) fool you that Hardwired is just sex, sex, and more sex. There was a lot more going on and I thought the sex scenes were well-placed and helped to move the story. It had just the right amount of steam for me.
As soon as I started reading it, I knew I was going to enjoy it based on the writing alone. It was very readable and while nothing really surprised me about the plot, the author told the story in an entertaining way that kept me reading. I really like the author's voice. There were no weird turns of phrases and the writing was solid throughout the novel.
I liked Erica right away. Having just graduated college not that long ago, I connected with her about leaving school and facing the real world, of feeling alone as friends move on. But Erica, despite her traumatic past, was smart, strong, ambitious and had some control issues. She knew what direction to take her business and she pursued it. She's no wallflower like Anastasia was and she's not an over-the-top drama queen like Ava was.
It took me longer to warm up to Blake, though. He didn't really make a huge impression on me apart from the very beginning when he was going at Erica Shark Tank-style during her business presentation to potential investors. But after that, he kind of lost some of his sparkle and became like all the other billionaires I've read before. His character didn't feel very special to me for most of the novel though he did eventually grow on me. He also had control issues and I wanted to know more about him and his past.
Overall, I really, really enjoyed Hardwired. The plot is not original but I liked the characters, the writing was fantastic, there was good chemistry and tension between them, and it had the right amount of steam. I was very entertained. Hardwired is a great start to the series and I am definitely interested in reading the rest of the books. If you're like me and do not like BDSM novels, but still like the whole mysterious billionaire plot line, then you should really give this series a try.
I didn't like the dominant thing. It was a seesaw and it didn't flow for me.
This was a quick read can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series!
okay, i wasn't impressed with the book. I don't usually nitpick, but there were glaring 50 shades moments in it.
I don't know which was published first, but i could tick off some major points that were similar.
27 and a billionaire
creepy attacker
tries to take over her life
best friend sleeps with brother
i don't think i'll be reading the next in the series.
I don't know which was published first, but i could tick off some major points that were similar.
Spoiler
college graduate27 and a billionaire
creepy attacker
tries to take over her life
best friend sleeps with brother
i don't think i'll be reading the next in the series.