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krmckerrow's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Thanks netgalley for a free read in exchange for a review.
Lovely read, and a well written book. This is my second read by this author, my first was from an anthology so a first full length and I loved it. World building in this book was very good, Erik was such a man whore.... But Piper stuck by him. You have to admire what women go through to straighten out such a damaged man. I love the assassin series, it seems as though all the characters are pretty much in every book, which is neat, and these can stand alone. Overall entertainment value... Four stars.
As an after thought I was thinking that the author should call the book blurred lines, I mean for the most part Erik was a dick. A selfish one at that with little self esteem left over from a crappy childhood. Piper was extremely poised and calm even as a pregnant woman. He should have believed in her, she could do anything.
Lovely read, and a well written book. This is my second read by this author, my first was from an anthology so a first full length and I loved it. World building in this book was very good, Erik was such a man whore.... But Piper stuck by him. You have to admire what women go through to straighten out such a damaged man. I love the assassin series, it seems as though all the characters are pretty much in every book, which is neat, and these can stand alone. Overall entertainment value... Four stars.
As an after thought I was thinking that the author should call the book blurred lines, I mean for the most part Erik was a dick. A selfish one at that with little self esteem left over from a crappy childhood. Piper was extremely poised and calm even as a pregnant woman. He should have believed in her, she could do anything.
chelsea_jack's review
2.0
See my complete review at To Each Their Own Reviews.
This book about a hockey player who gets a one night stand pregnant and then insists she marries him to save his image.... did not do it for me.
Piper and Erik are connected by married family members, so they face having to see each other repeatedly in the future, regardless of what they do about the baby. Piper's the family screw-up, unable to settle on a career. Her family doesn't trust her decision making skills at all. Erik's got a reputation for partying, one that's threatening to cost him his job.
Piper's back and forth behaviour drove me up the wall - she muddles along and then suddenly escalates to a shouting argument with Erik over whatever infraction he's committed. Granted, he usually deserves it, but I wanted to shake her and insist on more consistent and adult behaviour. I was willing to cut her a little slack because of the pregnancy BUT... Erik! Oh geez. This is where the whole thing falls apart for me. He's a complete jerk, so self-involved that he mistreats Piper (emotionally - not physically, of course).
I couldn't behind these two. Cannot recommend.
Received a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book about a hockey player who gets a one night stand pregnant and then insists she marries him to save his image.... did not do it for me.
Piper and Erik are connected by married family members, so they face having to see each other repeatedly in the future, regardless of what they do about the baby. Piper's the family screw-up, unable to settle on a career. Her family doesn't trust her decision making skills at all. Erik's got a reputation for partying, one that's threatening to cost him his job.
Piper's back and forth behaviour drove me up the wall - she muddles along and then suddenly escalates to a shouting argument with Erik over whatever infraction he's committed. Granted, he usually deserves it, but I wanted to shake her and insist on more consistent and adult behaviour. I was willing to cut her a little slack because of the pregnancy BUT... Erik! Oh geez. This is where the whole thing falls apart for me. He's a complete jerk, so self-involved that he mistreats Piper (emotionally - not physically, of course).
I couldn't behind these two. Cannot recommend.
Received a copy of the book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
sadie_rae's review
5.0
Why I thought this book might be less emotional than the first in the series, Taking Shots, I have no idea. It wasn't by the way, jic you were wondering. The summary makes it sound like they meet, they hook up, he leaves, a few weeks latter she finds out that she's pregnant and then tracks him down and they decide to give it a go. Yeah, not likely!
Piper and Erik are in-laws through their own siblings being married, where Piper has been in love with Erik for years he doesn't know that she exists. But Piper quickly makes it on to Erik's radar when her friend tells him that Piper likes him. Erik sweet talks her and already being in love it takes very little persuasion for Piper to take him home. When the inevitable break up happens Piper is of course crushed. A month latter when she finds out that shes pregnant and trys to contact Erik a woman answers his phone, and women continue to answer his phone every time she calls. Finally at six months Piper pays Erik a visit and drops the 'baby bomb' on him, and of course being the ultimate playboy with parental and commitment issues Erik flips. Not really your ideal situation. Then Phillip, Erik's teammate and housemate, decides that it would be a good idea for Erik to marry Piper to help boost his public image. Can you say DISASTER?
Phillip is an interesting character in this book he seems to be on Erik's side and is the catalyst to a couple of Erik's bad ideas. On the other hand he also seem's to have Erik's best interest at heart even if Erik doesn't know what those interest's might be. Harper, Pipers sister, comes off a little bitchy in this book I'm kinda glad that she doesn't have her own book because I'm not sure that I would have read it after this one. Best part of the book was most likely when Piper loses her Sh!T and goes berserk destroying some of Erik's SH!T, that really should have been Erik's 'Come to Jesus Moment' and it was half way until he starts to over think things again. All in all through all the tears and frustration I still loved this book. 5 Stars!!!
Piper and Erik are in-laws through their own siblings being married, where Piper has been in love with Erik for years he doesn't know that she exists. But Piper quickly makes it on to Erik's radar when her friend tells him that Piper likes him. Erik sweet talks her and already being in love it takes very little persuasion for Piper to take him home. When the inevitable break up happens Piper is of course crushed. A month latter when she finds out that shes pregnant and trys to contact Erik a woman answers his phone, and women continue to answer his phone every time she calls. Finally at six months Piper pays Erik a visit and drops the 'baby bomb' on him, and of course being the ultimate playboy with parental and commitment issues Erik flips. Not really your ideal situation. Then Phillip, Erik's teammate and housemate, decides that it would be a good idea for Erik to marry Piper to help boost his public image. Can you say DISASTER?
Phillip is an interesting character in this book he seems to be on Erik's side and is the catalyst to a couple of Erik's bad ideas. On the other hand he also seem's to have Erik's best interest at heart even if Erik doesn't know what those interest's might be. Harper, Pipers sister, comes off a little bitchy in this book I'm kinda glad that she doesn't have her own book because I'm not sure that I would have read it after this one. Best part of the book was most likely when Piper loses her Sh!T and goes berserk destroying some of Erik's SH!T, that really should have been Erik's 'Come to Jesus Moment' and it was half way until he starts to over think things again. All in all through all the tears and frustration I still loved this book. 5 Stars!!!
rucellebugayong's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rlp78's review
3.0
I really like unexpected pregnancy books but this one fell a little short for me. Erik was an ass. Plain and simple. I spent the first 3/4 of the book trying to believe I was going to start liking him at some point. I was also confused a lot during this book. There was a lot of "huh?" moments for me. The characters actions didn't make sense half the time. There was a moment where it seemed like they were really connecting and two sentences later Erik says he really needs to leave her. I actually went back to re-read the paragraph thinking I missed something. The book also spent too much time going over the same territory. I get it, Erik is broken. I get it, Piper loves him no matter what. I never understood WHY she loves him so much. There wasn't enough in the prologue for that to make sense. If anything it made her come across as kind of crazy.
All that being said, I do think the author improved Erik in the end. He wasn't completely redeemed for me, but it was nice seeing his turnaround.
All that being said, I do think the author improved Erik in the end. He wasn't completely redeemed for me, but it was nice seeing his turnaround.
lexiandthebooks's review
3.0
2.5
The book was too long and nothing happened, it was engrossing at first but lost interest mid way. It was a chore to complete the book
The book was too long and nothing happened, it was engrossing at first but lost interest mid way. It was a chore to complete the book
whatcha_listening_to's review
4.0
So this was the second time I listened to this book. The first time I hated Erik soooooo much I almost didn't finish reading it. I just didn't get why he was such a pisser. Since I wanted to re-listen to the books I knew I had to re-listen to this one and you know I saw Erik in a totally different light. I get why he was pushing Piper away. He was scared of himself and of what he was feeling. I wish Piper had stood up to her sisters a bit more she seemed to let them talk down and judge her. Also loved we got to see the rest of the gang! On to the next book!
Third time listening and I have to say I am glad I re-listened the second time, this time was because I just couldn't get this story out of my head and I was procrastinating another book that wasn't grabbing my attention.
Also I like the narration because to me she is this series.
Third time listening and I have to say I am glad I re-listened the second time, this time was because I just couldn't get this story out of my head and I was procrastinating another book that wasn't grabbing my attention.
Also I like the narration because to me she is this series.
lizzie_reads_books's review against another edition
This book was really good when I first read it but a little painful now. I can appreciate if for getting me into romance
katealfrey's review
3.0
So. I would say that this was a bit of a backslide from the last one. They probably ended up being my favorite couple in the end, but this would have been an entirely different book with one less commitment-phobic scene.
I have ended up enjoying this series, but I'm still very aware of the heavy-handedness with a lot of the tropes.
I have ended up enjoying this series, but I'm still very aware of the heavy-handedness with a lot of the tropes.