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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed reading this. There were some language choices and jokes I found a bit iffy, but the book as a whole is good fun. It combines humour and angst in a way that I quite enjoy; it made my chest ache. A lot of the conflict was based on very flimsy misunderstandings, but the angst that came from it was quite fun.
I liked the dynamic between Bonnie and Jack. They had decent chemistry and I enjoyed a lot of their banter. I also thought the parts where Bonnie was working through her feelings about her break up with her fiance were quite well-done; I really felt for her and I liked that the book took the time to focus on her development in that area. With regards to Jack, I actually found him a bit of a flat character. He had moments where I liked him - for example, I liked how once he realised he had feelings for her he didn’t shy away from them - but sometimes I found him overly harsh and I didn’t think Bonnie always deserved his reactions.
However, I didn’t really like the subplot involving Bonnie’s father. At first I wished it had been a bit messier - I think it would have been interesting to not have it all turn out to be her father’s fault - but then as the plot developed and I realised where it was going I didn’t really like it. I didn’t find the ending very satisfying and I didn’t really like how it resolved between them.
But the book is definitely entertaining, if nothing else, and I did enjoy the angsty parts quite a lot. I just didn’t find it as interesting as the other two books in the series and I think that some of the external plot overcomplicated matters in a way it was hard to work back from, and I don’t personally think that was pulled off as well as it could have been.
Content Notes: Hate-to-love, workplace, boss/employee, age gap, millionaire/billionaire.
Warnings:
Other:, rough sex, age gap , infidelity / cheating (in past), OM drama , OW drama .
I liked the dynamic between Bonnie and Jack. They had decent chemistry and I enjoyed a lot of their banter. I also thought the parts where Bonnie was working through her feelings about her break up with her fiance were quite well-done; I really felt for her and I liked that the book took the time to focus on her development in that area. With regards to Jack, I actually found him a bit of a flat character. He had moments where I liked him - for example, I liked how once he realised he had feelings for her he didn’t shy away from them - but sometimes I found him overly harsh and I didn’t think Bonnie always deserved his reactions.
However, I didn’t really like the subplot involving Bonnie’s father. At first I wished it had been a bit messier - I think it would have been interesting to not have it all turn out to be her father’s fault - but then as the plot developed and I realised where it was going I didn’t really like it. I didn’t find the ending very satisfying and I didn’t really like how it resolved between them.
Spoiler
I thought Jack came round way too easily and it wrapped up too neatly.But the book is definitely entertaining, if nothing else, and I did enjoy the angsty parts quite a lot. I just didn’t find it as interesting as the other two books in the series and I think that some of the external plot overcomplicated matters in a way it was hard to work back from, and I don’t personally think that was pulled off as well as it could have been.
Content Notes: Hate-to-love, workplace, boss/employee, age gap, millionaire/billionaire.
Warnings:
Spoiler
Death of a parent (in past), violent death of a parent (in past), murder (in past), references to organised crime, implied alocholism.Other:
Spoiler
On-page sex, unprotected sexSpoiler
Initial condom use then no condoms, brief mention of FMC being on birth control, vague reference to STI status.Spoiler
FMC is 28, MMC is 38, age gap of 10 yearsSpoiler
FMC’s ex-fiance works with both the FMC and MMC and is the source of a bit of drama as the FMC works through her feelings about their break-up and his infidelity. Nothing happens between the FMC and her ex.Spoiler
FMC thinks that the MMC has hooked up with a couple of different women over the course of the book, but he later confirms that he hasn’t.
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
C: 10
A: 10
W: 10
P: 10
I: 10
L: 10
E: 10
CAWPILE TOTAL: 10
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD
Oh. My. Word.
I swear this book was actually written for me.
I read the vast majority of it in one day, literally could not put it down, was desperate to stay immersed in it and got all the way to the third act (which as we know with romance novels, is nearly always if not always, a break up) and I had to fully STOP because I found the feelings so incredibly intense my poor little heart was physically struggling and I had to take a break and mentally prepare.
I WAS NOT PREPARED.
From the very start of the series I've loved the snippets of Jack's sassy banter but couldn't picture him very well and couldn't for the life of me work out what sort of love interest he'd be given. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined this and I LIVED for it.
He is the epitome of the big, buff, hairy manly alpha body type, he's an absolute sweetheart AND he fell in love with Bonnie first many years before the book is set. I can't. I simply cannot.
Bonnie was incredibly relatable in terms of personality, right down to the types of books she reads, artistic/crafty hobbies, clumsy habits and people pleasing tendencies and it made the book that much more entertaining for me, my immersion only getting ruined when her blonde hair is mentioned. The big blue eyes, I have, but the hair, no. But then there's a LINE about pink hair and a nose ring. I LOST it.
He walks her through a panic attack by having her listen to his heartbeat, he knocks on her door in the pouring rain in a tux, he gives her his dead dad's necklace, it's all just too much, his dad's freaking murder investigation is involved. He treats her with so much care and respect the whole time and she's been through a lot so when the third act came it was a reasonable fight, understandable from both sides and just absolutely devastating.
The make up though?!! And the ENDING?!! Perfection.
This is literally the best romance novel I've read all year.
A: 10
W: 10
P: 10
I: 10
L: 10
E: 10
CAWPILE TOTAL: 10
MILD SPOILERS AHEAD
Oh. My. Word.
I swear this book was actually written for me.
I read the vast majority of it in one day, literally could not put it down, was desperate to stay immersed in it and got all the way to the third act (which as we know with romance novels, is nearly always if not always, a break up) and I had to fully STOP because I found the feelings so incredibly intense my poor little heart was physically struggling and I had to take a break and mentally prepare.
I WAS NOT PREPARED.
From the very start of the series I've loved the snippets of Jack's sassy banter but couldn't picture him very well and couldn't for the life of me work out what sort of love interest he'd be given. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined this and I LIVED for it.
He is the epitome of the big, buff, hairy manly alpha body type, he's an absolute sweetheart AND he fell in love with Bonnie first many years before the book is set. I can't. I simply cannot.
Bonnie was incredibly relatable in terms of personality, right down to the types of books she reads, artistic/crafty hobbies, clumsy habits and people pleasing tendencies and it made the book that much more entertaining for me, my immersion only getting ruined when her blonde hair is mentioned. The big blue eyes, I have, but the hair, no. But then there's a LINE about pink hair and a nose ring. I LOST it.
He walks her through a panic attack by having her listen to his heartbeat, he knocks on her door in the pouring rain in a tux, he gives her his dead dad's necklace, it's all just too much, his dad's freaking murder investigation is involved. He treats her with so much care and respect the whole time and she's been through a lot so when the third act came it was a reasonable fight, understandable from both sides and just absolutely devastating.
The make up though?!! And the ENDING?!! Perfection.
This is literally the best romance novel I've read all year.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
I thought its going to be an enemys to lovers kind of thing with good banter.
But they know each other before and he wanted her all the time. There is a little animosity on her part but she wants him nevertheless. She just does not want to want him and is sending different signals all the way while also loosing her shit about her exboyfriend who is her boss moving on.
i just got bored and annoyed with her.
But they know each other before and he wanted her all the time. There is a little animosity on her part but she wants him nevertheless. She just does not want to want him and is sending different signals all the way while also loosing her shit about her exboyfriend who is her boss moving on.
i just got bored and annoyed with her.
It was a fun, easy read! Although I get so annoyed when characters don’t just TELL other characters IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Its my least favourite way of creating conflict after misunderstandings.
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No