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3.54 AVERAGE
Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
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Overall Grade: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“He’s as broken as I am. I don’t know why, but I can see it as plain as day. Maybe two broken people can heal each other?
And therein lies the crux of Ava Harrison’s Tempted. Is it possible for two broken people to heal each other? Drew is a nightclub owner struggling to live an abundant life in the shadow of loss, while Bailey is a rehabilitated drug addict trying to put her life together with little support and a shaky spirit. When these two meet, Harrison sets them off like fireworks. In the beginning, both Drew and Bailey resolve to stay away from the other, but they fail miserably. As their story progresses, it’s clear that they are “meant to be,” but their journey isn’t an easy one with outside influences seeking to derail their “happily ever after.”
Here’s the thing. I really, really wanted to love this story. I adore a broken hero and heroine who find completion in each other, who are able to help the other heal through their love. Those stories make up some of my favorite romances. Harrison does craft Bailey in such a way that you understand the consequences of her addiction. Harrison also shows her readers through her rendering of Drew the complexities of living after the death of a beloved especially when you play a part in that loss. Where I struggled with Tempted was in its pacing and its inability to develop into the emotional gravitas that the story requires. I think one of the biggest inhibitors to this is the shortened chapters of Tempted. There are 67 plus chapters in this book, but each chapter is fairly short, which means that the readers become engrossed in a particular moment of Drew and Bailey’s story and then find themselves moved on to another moment of their journey. This doesn’t allow the reader to become invested in Drew and Bailey’s lives because it never feels as though it goes deep enough. With the existential wounds that Drew and Bailey carry, you never feel the true depths of their pains. You receive them at a surface level so they never penetrate into your own feelings. I wanted to feel Drew and Bailey’s pain, their brokenness, but the story never allows for that.
What does Ava Harrison get right in this story? Well, the chemistry of her characters is clear. They are steamy together, although she doesn’t explicitly deliver that on the page. She offers up moments where it’s clear that they pine for each other physically. Yet, the scenes are not developed out in ways that other romance authors might. Even without the candor of a $ex scene, Drew and Bailey burn for each other. That’s clear.
The overarching theme of letting go of your past is also clear in Tempted. Anyone with the traumas of Drew ad Bailey’s pasts knows that therapy and moving forward are necessary towards healing and living more abundant lives. Harrison deftly allows this idea to percolate throughout her story, and at its end, she resolves it so that her hero and heroine find their happy ending.
If Tempted was one of the essays that one of my students had written, I would push for cutting out certain moments and working towards making stronger transitions between each of the points of the story. That, I believe, would have gone further to develop the depth of emotion required for this story.
If you are a fan of the broken hero and heroine trope, then Tempted is a worthy read. If you love a wealthy hero and a heroine whose socioeconomic profile places her at odds with her hero, then you will love Tempted. I think Ava Harrison has maintained her brand with this newest book; I’d simply love to feel the depth of her story’s emotions a bit more.
Sometimes, it's really nice to read a book that defies the ratios of romance novels we are used to. Or a book that takes its time with its characters.
love Ava Hrrison’s writing. She is one of the best at blending twists and turns and emotion together, making you keep turning the page long into the night, and this book is no different. I was hooked on Drew and Bailey’s story. I laughed. I cried. I shouted at my kindle. I swooned.
Bailey has an addictive personality, so putting herself in a situation where she could be tempted isn't the best option but the only one she has. Enter her soon to be brother-in-law setting her up at a bar with renowned club owner, Drew Lawson. Drew has demons of his own and although he has his own reasons for hiring Bailey. Soon they realise their attraction is undeniable. Sparks fly when they are around one another and although they try to fight it, soon they are having delicious encounters that can only be described as kindle melting. There is a fair amount of angst in this story so if that isn't your thing, you may want to pass on this one. But if you love all the feels and seeing twists and plots comes together, you will love it!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are fantastic. They were the perfect voices to bring this story to life. They both carried so much emotion in their voices that it felt palpable. That they were enduring these trials as the characters. I was beautiful to listen to. The production was great with no issues.
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love Ava Hrrison’s writing. She is one of the best at blending twists and turns and emotion together, making you keep turning the page long into the night, and this book is no different. I was hooked on Drew and Bailey’s story. I laughed. I cried. I shouted at my kindle. I swooned.
Bailey has an addictive personality, so putting herself in a situation where she could be tempted isn't the best option but the only one she has. Enter her soon to be brother-in-law setting her up at a bar with renowned club owner, Drew Lawson. Drew has demons of his own and although he has his own reasons for hiring Bailey. Soon they realise their attraction is undeniable. Sparks fly when they are around one another and although they try to fight it, soon they are having delicious encounters that can only be described as kindle melting. There is a fair amount of angst in this story so if that isn't your thing, you may want to pass on this one. But if you love all the feels and seeing twists and plots comes together, you will love it!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are fantastic. They were the perfect voices to bring this story to life. They both carried so much emotion in their voices that it felt palpable. That they were enduring these trials as the characters. I was beautiful to listen to. The production was great with no issues.
Bailey has an addictive personality, so putting herself in a situation where she could be tempted isn't the best option but the only one she has. Enter her soon to be brother-in-law setting her up at a bar with renowned club owner, Drew Lawson. Drew has demons of his own and although he has his own reasons for hiring Bailey. Soon they realise their attraction is undeniable. Sparks fly when they are around one another and although they try to fight it, soon they are having delicious encounters that can only be described as kindle melting. There is a fair amount of angst in this story so if that isn't your thing, you may want to pass on this one. But if you love all the feels and seeing twists and plots comes together, you will love it!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are fantastic. They were the perfect voices to bring this story to life. They both carried so much emotion in their voices that it felt palpable. That they were enduring these trials as the characters. I was beautiful to listen to. The production was great with no issues.
Merged review:
love Ava Hrrison’s writing. She is one of the best at blending twists and turns and emotion together, making you keep turning the page long into the night, and this book is no different. I was hooked on Drew and Bailey’s story. I laughed. I cried. I shouted at my kindle. I swooned.
Bailey has an addictive personality, so putting herself in a situation where she could be tempted isn't the best option but the only one she has. Enter her soon to be brother-in-law setting her up at a bar with renowned club owner, Drew Lawson. Drew has demons of his own and although he has his own reasons for hiring Bailey. Soon they realise their attraction is undeniable. Sparks fly when they are around one another and although they try to fight it, soon they are having delicious encounters that can only be described as kindle melting. There is a fair amount of angst in this story so if that isn't your thing, you may want to pass on this one. But if you love all the feels and seeing twists and plots comes together, you will love it!
Andi Arndt and Joe Arden are fantastic. They were the perfect voices to bring this story to life. They both carried so much emotion in their voices that it felt palpable. That they were enduring these trials as the characters. I was beautiful to listen to. The production was great with no issues.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once again Ava let me jump in and ride the roller coaster of emotions. This time with Drew and Bailey. I loved to see the journey of their friendship. I do not want to give too many details. I went into the story blind and think others should also. I am now once again current on all of my Ava Harrison Collection. She is super talented and so happy for all of her success.
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Once again Ava let me jump in and ride the roller coaster of emotions. This time with Drew and Bailey. I loved to see the journey of their friendship. I do not want to give too many details. I went into the story blind and think others should also. I am now once again current on all of my Ava Harrison Collection. She is super talented and so happy for all of her success.
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Once again Ava let me jump in and ride the roller coaster of emotions. This time with Drew and Bailey. I loved to see the journey of their friendship. I do not want to give too many details. I went into the story blind and think others should also. I am now once again current on all of my Ava Harrison Collection. She is super talented and so happy for all of her success.
This book really surprised me. It was my first read by Ava Harrison though this author has been on my TBR for a while now.
Bailey is a recovering pill addict who is struggling to get her life back on track. Not wanting to let her sister down again she goes behind her back to her sisters fiancé who gets her a job at one of the hottest clubs in NYC.
Drew is the rich and gorgeous owner of the club. He has his own history of drug addiction and he aims to run his club as clean as possible because of this. He is moved by Bailey’s story given his tragic history and hires her. Their chemistry is undeniable and it isn’t long before their relationship evolves into more than boss/employee. When their pasts catch up to them are they are left to try to struggle to find a way through whether that is together or apart.
I was worried this wouldn’t be for me given the role that drugs and drug addiction play in this story but I was wrong. Despite their pasts, I found the main characters so relatable and I felt for them and rooted for them each to push passed their trauma. There were several times when I wanted to shake Bailey hard because she was making poor choices and she knew it. But Drew honestly is what made this story for me. His unconditional love for Bailey and his friends just won my heart over. I loved the world building and the side characters especially. I’m hoping we get more in this world because I really want to see Harper end up happy and I’m absolutely shipping her with Carter in my mind. You can’t convince me otherwise.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trigger warning: Drug abuse and Drug Addiction
Bailey is a recovering pill addict who is struggling to get her life back on track. Not wanting to let her sister down again she goes behind her back to her sisters fiancé who gets her a job at one of the hottest clubs in NYC.
Drew is the rich and gorgeous owner of the club. He has his own history of drug addiction and he aims to run his club as clean as possible because of this. He is moved by Bailey’s story given his tragic history and hires her. Their chemistry is undeniable and it isn’t long before their relationship evolves into more than boss/employee. When their pasts catch up to them are they are left to try to struggle to find a way through whether that is together or apart.
I was worried this wouldn’t be for me given the role that drugs and drug addiction play in this story but I was wrong. Despite their pasts, I found the main characters so relatable and I felt for them and rooted for them each to push passed their trauma. There were several times when I wanted to shake Bailey hard because she was making poor choices and she knew it. But Drew honestly is what made this story for me. His unconditional love for Bailey and his friends just won my heart over. I loved the world building and the side characters especially. I’m hoping we get more in this world because I really want to see Harper end up happy and I’m absolutely shipping her with Carter in my mind. You can’t convince me otherwise.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trigger warning: Drug abuse and Drug Addiction
4.5 addictive stars
And again I was tempted by a sexy af cover but this is not the case of high expectations and low results. On the contrary, I loved every single page of this book.
It’s raw in so many moments that I had to stop and take a deep breath because some of the topics in here are hard to read but the author has fulfilled my addiction to romance even in the hardest times.
They come from different worlds but are bound in more ways than expected and their love and chemistry is catching fire throughout the pages.
And I loved how each one gave themselves time to heal, that’s where my highest points go for this novel.
Addictive and heartbreaking beautiful love story.
arc team review
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4.5 addictive stars
And again I was tempted by a sexy af cover but this is not the case of high expectations and low results. On the contrary, I loved every single page of this book.
It’s raw in so many moments that I had to stop and take a deep breath because some of the topics in here are hard to read but the author has fulfilled my addiction to romance even in the hardest times.
They come from different worlds but are bound in more ways than expected and their love and chemistry is catching fire throughout the pages.
And I loved how each one gave themselves time to heal, that’s where my highest points go for this novel.
Addictive and heartbreaking beautiful love story.
arc team review
And again I was tempted by a sexy af cover but this is not the case of high expectations and low results. On the contrary, I loved every single page of this book.
It’s raw in so many moments that I had to stop and take a deep breath because some of the topics in here are hard to read but the author has fulfilled my addiction to romance even in the hardest times.
They come from different worlds but are bound in more ways than expected and their love and chemistry is catching fire throughout the pages.
And I loved how each one gave themselves time to heal, that’s where my highest points go for this novel.
Addictive and heartbreaking beautiful love story.
arc team review
Merged review:
4.5 addictive stars
And again I was tempted by a sexy af cover but this is not the case of high expectations and low results. On the contrary, I loved every single page of this book.
It’s raw in so many moments that I had to stop and take a deep breath because some of the topics in here are hard to read but the author has fulfilled my addiction to romance even in the hardest times.
They come from different worlds but are bound in more ways than expected and their love and chemistry is catching fire throughout the pages.
And I loved how each one gave themselves time to heal, that’s where my highest points go for this novel.
Addictive and heartbreaking beautiful love story.
arc team review
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, although after finishing, I felt like something was missing. Maybe I am becoming jaded or cynical but it all felt too easy. The instalove felt rushed. She looked like an ex and he was drop dead gorgeous, wham bam relationship. The plot felt pretty predictable as well. I knew exactly what happened toward the end and was able to guess what really happened. The writing was great as was the chemistry. The forbidden love part between boss and employee could have felt a little more forbidden but it was also sweet that he accepted her and didn't want to hide the relationship. Overall, I give the book 3 stars and was satisfied with the story line and romance.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review for the author and other readers.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review for the author and other readers.
A 3.5 or 3.75 stars here. I wanted to love it more, but the constant repetitive "drama" that was going on could have cut this down to a novella and probably gotten 4 or higher stars, in my opinion.
The chemistry between the 2 MCs was nice, it was believable, and it did make for a good story. I just felt there was too much "dramatic fluff" that could have been skipped.
The chemistry between the 2 MCs was nice, it was believable, and it did make for a good story. I just felt there was too much "dramatic fluff" that could have been skipped.
There is so much going on in this book. I was a bit conflicted. Like why would a recovering addict work in a bar around so much temptation? I know it was the only choice. There were parts to this where it dragged on and others where it needed to keep going to help build the character. They both have survivors guilt but she has a few more skeletons in her closet. Their love was a slow burn even though it might seem like insta-lust.
Overall good book. It's not steamy like others but still a good read.
Overall good book. It's not steamy like others but still a good read.