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ekeithley09's review against another edition
4.0
⭐⭐⭐.75
And once again....even more proof as to why you stick things out! And boy, do I love me a good enemies to lovers troupe. Hayden and Brent were fiery and full of intense passion...just the way I knew they'd be from meeting them in Story and Daniels book. The progression of their first encounter felt a little forced for book purposes, but everything else felt like natural progression overall.
I think the only thing I wished in the end was that there was a little more of a resolution between Hayden and her parents. Like he mom pushed her into an arranged marriage for business and money and she's just like "cool mom, still love you" in the end. I just couldn't decide if she loved her mom or hated her. If we were supposed to feel okay about her or dislike her. Things between Hayden and her dad felt a little more clear at least. But also, I wanted more context about the dynamic between Hayden's mom and dad. Like I get duty...but also, do they actually like each other. Divorce is okay guys....
I also felt a little weird about Brent's family situation. Like I think it would have made more sense if his parents were dead and not just "off in Florida" or wherever they were. Seemed like a lot of burden for him to shoulder when his parents should have been doing a lot of that. Maybe if they'd been estranged, but he seemed to imply that he had a good relationship with them, which just felt...weird.
That seems like a lot that I didn't like for a book I am give 3.75/5 stars too. But they really were minor details in a well told enemies to lovers book, that I swear took place in the span of like a week (I think romance authors need to get a little better on timing. No one gives up so many life plans for someone in that short of time).
And once again....even more proof as to why you stick things out! And boy, do I love me a good enemies to lovers troupe. Hayden and Brent were fiery and full of intense passion...just the way I knew they'd be from meeting them in Story and Daniels book. The progression of their first encounter felt a little forced for book purposes, but everything else felt like natural progression overall.
I think the only thing I wished in the end was that there was a little more of a resolution between Hayden and her parents. Like he mom pushed her into an arranged marriage for business and money and she's just like "cool mom, still love you" in the end. I just couldn't decide if she loved her mom or hated her. If we were supposed to feel okay about her or dislike her. Things between Hayden and her dad felt a little more clear at least. But also, I wanted more context about the dynamic between Hayden's mom and dad. Like I get duty...but also, do they actually like each other. Divorce is okay guys....
I also felt a little weird about Brent's family situation. Like I think it would have made more sense if his parents were dead and not just "off in Florida" or wherever they were. Seemed like a lot of burden for him to shoulder when his parents should have been doing a lot of that. Maybe if they'd been estranged, but he seemed to imply that he had a good relationship with them, which just felt...weird.
That seems like a lot that I didn't like for a book I am give 3.75/5 stars too. But they really were minor details in a well told enemies to lovers book, that I swear took place in the span of like a week (I think romance authors need to get a little better on timing. No one gives up so many life plans for someone in that short of time).
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Asking For Trouble is the fourth book in Tessa Bailey's Line of Duty series. I was really excited to read this book after having read Officer Off Limits. I really loved Daniel and Story in book three, but I was also really curious to get their best friends Hayden and Brent's story as well. This book definitely did not disappoint, and I loved every second I spent reading this one. This series is super hot and I love the characters. Every one I read in this series just keeps getting better. You can read this as a standalone if you haven't read any of the other books in this series, but I would absolutely recommend that you give this series a shot if you haven't read any yet.
Hayden and Brent can't stand each other. They didn't get off on the right foot when their best friends Daniel and Story first met and they have been at each other's throats ever since. Brent is an explosives expert who moonlights as a mechanic in order to not only make ends meet, but also to help support his family. Hayden has been raised in a wealthy household and spends her time running charity events and organizations. Brent thinks that Hayden is just another rich girl who likes to spend her time shopping and looking down on those who work for a living, while Hayden thinks that Brent is just another cocky and judgmental cop. But every argument between them seems to build their attraction to each other until one night the passion between them explodes. All of a sudden they cannot stop thinking about each other and wondering where all their chemistry could possibly take them. But besides the obstacles already in the way, Hayden's dad is about to lose everything and the only way to save it means that she has to forget Brent and marry someone else. Brent isn't about to let Hayden go without a fight though.
I really liked Brent. At first I wasn't so sure about him. He came off as cocky and extremely judgmental. He didn't give Hayden a chance to show him that she wasn't at all like he had thought and just assumed that he knew her. But the more he got to know Hayden that started to change, and you could really tell that he was really starting to like her and see that she was different than he had first thought. I loved that he was so supportive and thoughtful when it came to his family. He went out of his way to make sure that they were all taken care of despite what he might have to sacrifice in order to help them out. I really enjoyed watching his character change over the course of the book and I thought that it was really great to see his sweet side come out at times. I think my favorite part of the whole book was the end when he makes his big speech to Hayden. I absolutely fell in love with him right then! Hayden was also really likable. I loved that she was classy and sophisticated from growing up the way she did, and yet she was also able to let loose and have fun. She was caring and sweet, and she really tried to use her money and influence to support worthy causes. I thought that Brent and Hayden were witty and I loved their banter! They were so much fun to read about and I just couldn't stop reading because I had to see what they would do or say next. There is such a fine line between love and hate, and I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed watching as Hayden and Brent figured everything out! These two were extremely hot together and I loved how they took turns with who was in charge. It was nice to see both being able to give and take when it came to the dominance and control. I also really loved that Brent was a dirty talker!
Overall, this series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine and Tessa Bailey has definitely gained a fan in me. I absolutely love her characters. They are always interesting and have a depth to them that you don't often find. I also really love that although there are sweet moments and romance, that Tessa Bailey always packs in a ton of steamy sex scenes as well. They are always extremely well written and will leave you fanning yourself and reaching for a glass of water. I highly recommend that you pick up Asking For Trouble and give it a shot. I think that this series is definitely a must read for romance fans. Readers will fall in love with the characters and keep flipping the pages in order to find out what happens next. I cannot wait to read more from Tessa Bailey and see what she has in store for us next. I am anxiously awaiting Matt's story. I think that there is so much to him that we haven't seen yet, and I can't wait to get to know him better.
**ARC provided by Publisher**
Asking For Trouble is the fourth book in Tessa Bailey's Line of Duty series. I was really excited to read this book after having read Officer Off Limits. I really loved Daniel and Story in book three, but I was also really curious to get their best friends Hayden and Brent's story as well. This book definitely did not disappoint, and I loved every second I spent reading this one. This series is super hot and I love the characters. Every one I read in this series just keeps getting better. You can read this as a standalone if you haven't read any of the other books in this series, but I would absolutely recommend that you give this series a shot if you haven't read any yet.
Hayden and Brent can't stand each other. They didn't get off on the right foot when their best friends Daniel and Story first met and they have been at each other's throats ever since. Brent is an explosives expert who moonlights as a mechanic in order to not only make ends meet, but also to help support his family. Hayden has been raised in a wealthy household and spends her time running charity events and organizations. Brent thinks that Hayden is just another rich girl who likes to spend her time shopping and looking down on those who work for a living, while Hayden thinks that Brent is just another cocky and judgmental cop. But every argument between them seems to build their attraction to each other until one night the passion between them explodes. All of a sudden they cannot stop thinking about each other and wondering where all their chemistry could possibly take them. But besides the obstacles already in the way, Hayden's dad is about to lose everything and the only way to save it means that she has to forget Brent and marry someone else. Brent isn't about to let Hayden go without a fight though.
I really liked Brent. At first I wasn't so sure about him. He came off as cocky and extremely judgmental. He didn't give Hayden a chance to show him that she wasn't at all like he had thought and just assumed that he knew her. But the more he got to know Hayden that started to change, and you could really tell that he was really starting to like her and see that she was different than he had first thought. I loved that he was so supportive and thoughtful when it came to his family. He went out of his way to make sure that they were all taken care of despite what he might have to sacrifice in order to help them out. I really enjoyed watching his character change over the course of the book and I thought that it was really great to see his sweet side come out at times. I think my favorite part of the whole book was the end when he makes his big speech to Hayden. I absolutely fell in love with him right then! Hayden was also really likable. I loved that she was classy and sophisticated from growing up the way she did, and yet she was also able to let loose and have fun. She was caring and sweet, and she really tried to use her money and influence to support worthy causes. I thought that Brent and Hayden were witty and I loved their banter! They were so much fun to read about and I just couldn't stop reading because I had to see what they would do or say next. There is such a fine line between love and hate, and I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed watching as Hayden and Brent figured everything out! These two were extremely hot together and I loved how they took turns with who was in charge. It was nice to see both being able to give and take when it came to the dominance and control. I also really loved that Brent was a dirty talker!
Overall, this series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine and Tessa Bailey has definitely gained a fan in me. I absolutely love her characters. They are always interesting and have a depth to them that you don't often find. I also really love that although there are sweet moments and romance, that Tessa Bailey always packs in a ton of steamy sex scenes as well. They are always extremely well written and will leave you fanning yourself and reaching for a glass of water. I highly recommend that you pick up Asking For Trouble and give it a shot. I think that this series is definitely a must read for romance fans. Readers will fall in love with the characters and keep flipping the pages in order to find out what happens next. I cannot wait to read more from Tessa Bailey and see what she has in store for us next. I am anxiously awaiting Matt's story. I think that there is so much to him that we haven't seen yet, and I can't wait to get to know him better.
**ARC provided by Publisher**
excessivenarwhal's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kelieff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
3.25
lauren_soderberg's review against another edition
4.0
A steamy, well-written enemies-to-lovers romp that is the ultimate guilty pleasure read. If you haven't read Tessa Bailey yet, get out from under that rock you've been hiding under and get busy. (Figuratively.)
alexisroserichards's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jackie_of_all_books's review against another edition
4.0
Hayden (duchess) she runs charities and Brent (Florence) rigs explosives for the NYPD emergency service unit
Hayden and Brent are story and Daniels best friends!!! They are all waiting for story to arrive to Quincy’s from her first day at work. Hayden and Brent have troubles playing nuce with each other. He thinks she’s too stuck up for him. When story gets there Daniel tells her it’s time to go back to his place and asks brent to make sure Hayden gets home safe. She was ready to shut him down once and for all and starts teasing but he feeds into it. When they get to her house she asks for cuffs to cuff him. They get inside and make out and he tells her he’s not done touching her yet. But had agreed to the cuffs. She sneakily gets them on him. She doesn’t like the power he has with his hands. He ends up eating her out til she cums and tells her to ride him and she’s about to suck him when her doorbell rings. It’s her mother. She tells her mother she’s sick and she can’t come in but after she leaves she’s turned off and thinking about a stupid dinner party. She uncuffes brent and asks him if he’ll go as her body guard tmrw and he tells her if she can get a suit in his size he’ll go with her. The next day she does find a suit in his size and asks where she should drop it off. He gives her the address of the garage he’s at. He had told her he was helping a friend but in all honesty he’s working a second job to try and support his brothers family. While he’s across seas he’s trying to keep the mortgages paid. When Hayden gets there he had told her to stay in her car but she didn’t listen. He gets her a little turned on and kisses her and then she goes. That night Hayden is starting to feel bad and wants to cancel but then brent is there and looks good. He charms everyone. He played her. She thought he’d show up like an ogre but instead he’s the new man crush. Stuart the host is pissed because he wants a piece of Hayden. Brent noticed they’re both missing and finds Stuart trying to pressure Hayden and chases him off. He tells Hayden they’re going to have sex tonight and she agrees and asks for an orgasm and he fingers one out of her just before a couple old ladies walk into the kitchen. When they get back to her house they make out and then she sucks his dick and then they go to her bedroom. She starts off on top until she cums and then he flips her over and milks himself dry. Their sex was
Hayden and Brent are story and Daniels best friends!!! They are all waiting for story to arrive to Quincy’s from her first day at work. Hayden and Brent have troubles playing nuce with each other. He thinks she’s too stuck up for him. When story gets there Daniel tells her it’s time to go back to his place and asks brent to make sure Hayden gets home safe. She was ready to shut him down once and for all and starts teasing but he feeds into it. When they get to her house she asks for cuffs to cuff him. They get inside and make out and he tells her he’s not done touching her yet. But had agreed to the cuffs. She sneakily gets them on him. She doesn’t like the power he has with his hands. He ends up eating her out til she cums and tells her to ride him and she’s about to suck him when her doorbell rings. It’s her mother. She tells her mother she’s sick and she can’t come in but after she leaves she’s turned off and thinking about a stupid dinner party. She uncuffes brent and asks him if he’ll go as her body guard tmrw and he tells her if she can get a suit in his size he’ll go with her. The next day she does find a suit in his size and asks where she should drop it off. He gives her the address of the garage he’s at. He had told her he was helping a friend but in all honesty he’s working a second job to try and support his brothers family. While he’s across seas he’s trying to keep the mortgages paid. When Hayden gets there he had told her to stay in her car but she didn’t listen. He gets her a little turned on and kisses her and then she goes. That night Hayden is starting to feel bad and wants to cancel but then brent is there and looks good. He charms everyone. He played her. She thought he’d show up like an ogre but instead he’s the new man crush. Stuart the host is pissed because he wants a piece of Hayden. Brent noticed they’re both missing and finds Stuart trying to pressure Hayden and chases him off. He tells Hayden they’re going to have sex tonight and she agrees and asks for an orgasm and he fingers one out of her just before a couple old ladies walk into the kitchen. When they get back to her house they make out and then she sucks his dick and then they go to her bedroom. She starts off on top until she cums and then he flips her over and milks himself dry. Their sex was
laurenm2111's review against another edition
5.0
Love Tessa Bailey's "Line of Duty" series!! These books just keep reeling me in!!