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brittfiocca's review against another edition
5.0
This is basically my ideal contemporary romance. Fake relationship + enemies to lovers trope mania. Moody British heartthrob meets spunky smart ass girl next door type. Parker’s language allows it to be fresh and interesting and sexy without going too far into P+P fanfic or something we’ve read before. I laughed and sighed a lot. Honestly, one of the only ones of recent memory that I think would do well as a movie. Heart eyes all day.
intostarlight's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
Very enjoyable. While it took a bit to get used to the writing, I did end up really loving this book! The setting (London theatre - which I thought would be cheesy) was actually interesting. The banter was so fun, and I appreciated how eloquent the characters and the narrative were. It was funny without being try-hard. The romance was a very well done slow burn. The heroine isn't virginal/inexperienced and the hero isn't promiscuous or a cheater. (Also I pictured him as Henry Cavill, which was definitely a contributing factor in my immense enjoyment of this book). I wish I’d known, however, that it was a clean romance because man, it left me wanting a really good explicit sex scene. That said, I still very much enjoyed these two rounded characters and their relationship development. While the ending seemed a bit convenient, I didn’t care too much because these two were so adorable and sweet together. Looking forward to reading more from Lucy Parker!
vburke's review against another edition
4.0
ended up being a pretty good read but the beginning did take me some thin to get into and it was also very british which threw me off for most of the book
brnrdshaw's review against another edition
4.0
I actually laughed out loud while reading this. There wasn't a dull moment and the romance was just so good. With a lot of bickering.
karenmathis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Suicide
alyabbs's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
2.75
faustin2nd's review against another edition
5.0
I really, really liked this book. I felt like I was watching a British romcom in my mind. It was funny, witty and the main characters were fully fleshed-out individuals. I just loved them. I wanted to spend more time with them.
Initially, the hero was hard to read. He seemed like a real asshole, but yup, as you might have predicted, he turns out to be lovable asshole. I love how the author didn't make excuses for him in this book, by making it seem like his behavior is always justified; luckily, the heroine was there to put him in his place. Even the supporting characters were fun, and this book had a trove of supporting characters.
Initially, I didn't want to read this book because I wasn't sure I'd be able to buy the fact that two actors would come together and fall in love (personal prejudice - I watch way too much E!) but the author had me convinced. It had entered my list of my favorite books of 2016.
Warning: If you, like me, are a fan of sex-heavy books, this book can act like a palette cleanser. Very romance and character-heavy, with some comedy thrown in. I genuinely laughed out loud at some moments as I read this book. It was a good read.
Initially, the hero was hard to read. He seemed like a real asshole, but yup, as you might have predicted, he turns out to be lovable asshole. I love how the author didn't make excuses for him in this book, by making it seem like his behavior is always justified; luckily, the heroine was there to put him in his place. Even the supporting characters were fun, and this book had a trove of supporting characters.
Initially, I didn't want to read this book because I wasn't sure I'd be able to buy the fact that two actors would come together and fall in love (personal prejudice - I watch way too much E!) but the author had me convinced. It had entered my list of my favorite books of 2016.
Warning: If you, like me, are a fan of sex-heavy books, this book can act like a palette cleanser. Very romance and character-heavy, with some comedy thrown in. I genuinely laughed out loud at some moments as I read this book. It was a good read.
donttakemybooks's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this a lot! I think Richard and Lainie moved a little too quickly from hate to love, but otherwise a fun romance.
lassarina's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored this book. My taste for contemporaries is extremely hit or miss, but this one hit all the perfect notes. There was snark. There was some serious sexual tension going on. There was the right amount of misunderstanding vs communication. (The plot at no point hinged on people not talking to each other, THANK GOD.) The origin of the final conflict felt really organic and natural and "oh god I know EXACTLY how you did that" wince-inducing sympathetic--and the resolution felt meaningful and difficult and right. I'm a sucker for fake relationship trope played well, and this book did it super well.
Also, Richard is hot, goodness gracious.
Also, Richard is hot, goodness gracious.