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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
The best way I can describe this book is by saying that the book is basically what you’d expect based on the cover.
Disorderly Conduct pits 2 independent, one night stand type people against each other in a battle of wills! Will either of them admit that maybe a long term relationship is exactly what they want from the other? (I'm not so sure...these two are pretty stubborn!)
Ever's mom, grandma, and great grandma all taught her the Mistress rules. Ever doesn't sleep with married men like the other women in her family, but she still follows the rest of the rules because she fears getting attached and the heartbreak that comes with it. Charlie is a new recruit to the police academy and can't believe he is able to score a no strings, sex only relationship with Ever. Then, suddenly, she calls it off. He isn't okay with this and decides he isn't going to take it! Game on.
Honestly, I didn't really like either character. Ever's ridiculous mistress rules were degrading and offensive. Charlie is your classic, trite manwhore character that, frankly, I am over at this point. So, the book didn't start off so well in my opinion. Then her mother visits and, in Ever's words, gives her a glimpse of the 'ghost of mistresses future' and begs her to give relationships a shot. So, knowing Charlie doesn't want a relationship, she ends it.
I understand why both Charlie and Ever are so anti-relationship. Their entire lives have been a lesson in why it is bad. They are both still young in the story (early 20's), so their blind allegiance to the teachings is understandable. Frustrating? Yes. But, I reminded myself they are young and a product of their environment. I was happy to see Charlie begin to change his mind a bit. His little visions of life in a relationship with Ever made me see he was capable of change. My fear was that he would sabotage her dates so he could get her back as a fuck buddy which would have been so messed up. But, he does grow and change so I could root for him (even when I wanted to knock their heads together for being so stubborn! A simple conversation could have ended this whole charade!).
If immature characters get under your skin, you might want to skip Disorderly Conduct. I liked that both of them experienced character growth, and as long as I kept reminding myself they are young, their behavior and actions were 'more' understandable (I won't stay I understood them totally because I'm old, but if I think back to 21 year old me, I probably would have done some of this stupid shit too). You have to take this book with the same level of levity as you would a college romance. The characters are not perfect; they are young and make some dumb decisions. Once I kind of beat that into my head, I was able to enjoy the story. Its kind of funny to watch Charlie come up with ways to sabotage Ever's dates!
- POV: dual 1st
- Tears: no
- Trope: manwhore,
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger:
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I like this kind of books. Romantic and really spicy. This one's nothing like the other one I'd read (Chase Me), this one has a lot more sex, and is good in one hand but also makes the romantic part of the book have less extension.
The end left me this good feeling that every good romance book should leave. This history is cheesy but cool and romantic.
It has time when I all wanted to do was throw the book across the room, and not because of the plot itself because the male role in this books was kind of problematic, a little cliché if you let me say. But I made my peace even though the romantic act with which he makes up for all the mess it's a little out of line.... but it's fine now.
I like that the characters have some kind of evolution.
I don't know, I just this It's a pretty good book for what I was expecting.
I'll read the next one, for sure.
I like this kind of books. Romantic and really spicy. This one's nothing like the other one I'd read (Chase Me), this one has a lot more sex, and is good in one hand but also makes the romantic part of the book have less extension.
The end left me this good feeling that every good romance book should leave. This history is cheesy but cool and romantic.
It has time when I all wanted to do was throw the book across the room, and not because of the plot itself because the male role in this books was kind of problematic, a little cliché if you let me say. But I made my peace even though the romantic act with which he makes up for all the mess it's a little out of line.... but it's fine now.
I like that the characters have some kind of evolution.
I don't know, I just this It's a pretty good book for what I was expecting.
I'll read the next one, for sure.
3.5 Stars!
I want so bad to give this book 4 stars, but I just can't. It's killing me because the last 20% of this was so good and it made me want to bump up my rating. However, I can't get ever the slight mess that was the start of this story. The characters, their chemistry, the dialogue, etc was great. The story itself was entertaining and captured my attention immediately. It was just the beginning that felt so rushed. Charlie and Ever meet in a bar and decide right then and there to have a no-strings attached relationship. Ever has a one month rule, so I looked forward to seeing her and Charlie throughout this month falling for one another. However, that did not happen. Instead, we get a fast forward to the month that has already passed by. And all of a sudden Ever's mother (who is the person who influenced her to have no-strings relationships) shows up and convinces Ever that the no serious relationships rule isn't a good thing. And Ever decides to end things with Charlie and start seriously looking for a commitment partner. Just like that. A girl who for most of her life has treated relationships a certain way changes her ways in a matter of minutes. Personally, I just found that unbelievable. When I read these types of stories where the parents of our hero/heroine are the ones who have affected the way they are in their romantic relationships usually these type of revelations don't come up until almost the end. On Charlie's side of the story, I felt that his realization came up more naturally and believably.
Besides that, I also got kinda frustrated with both Charlie and Ever. Once they both realized they wanted more from each other they kept tip toeing around it. They would never outright tell each other that they had real feelings for each other. This went on for a while and it got so tiring at one point that I started speed reading - not totally paying attention and just reading dialogue. But, somewhere towards the end the story grabbed me again. You know once they actually got a wake up call from their friends and family. They finally got together. From there I finally got the story I wanted.
This story wasn't bad. It just had some things that could've been better. I'd still say to give it a try. These things might not bother you the way it did to me. Reading this is worth it for the characters and the humor. And of course the romance, too. I'm actually looking forward to reading the next two books in the series. I'm just hoping it goes a little better for me than this one did.
I want so bad to give this book 4 stars, but I just can't. It's killing me because the last 20% of this was so good and it made me want to bump up my rating. However, I can't get ever the slight mess that was the start of this story. The characters, their chemistry, the dialogue, etc was great. The story itself was entertaining and captured my attention immediately. It was just the beginning that felt so rushed. Charlie and Ever meet in a bar and decide right then and there to have a no-strings attached relationship. Ever has a one month rule, so I looked forward to seeing her and Charlie throughout this month falling for one another. However, that did not happen. Instead, we get a fast forward to the month that has already passed by. And all of a sudden Ever's mother (who is the person who influenced her to have no-strings relationships) shows up and convinces Ever that the no serious relationships rule isn't a good thing. And Ever decides to end things with Charlie and start seriously looking for a commitment partner. Just like that. A girl who for most of her life has treated relationships a certain way changes her ways in a matter of minutes. Personally, I just found that unbelievable. When I read these types of stories where the parents of our hero/heroine are the ones who have affected the way they are in their romantic relationships usually these type of revelations don't come up until almost the end. On Charlie's side of the story, I felt that his realization came up more naturally and believably.
Besides that, I also got kinda frustrated with both Charlie and Ever. Once they both realized they wanted more from each other they kept tip toeing around it. They would never outright tell each other that they had real feelings for each other. This went on for a while and it got so tiring at one point that I started speed reading - not totally paying attention and just reading dialogue. But, somewhere towards the end the story grabbed me again. You know once they actually got a wake up call from their friends and family. They finally got together. From there I finally got the story I wanted.
This story wasn't bad. It just had some things that could've been better. I'd still say to give it a try. These things might not bother you the way it did to me. Reading this is worth it for the characters and the humor. And of course the romance, too. I'm actually looking forward to reading the next two books in the series. I'm just hoping it goes a little better for me than this one did.
It was meh..
It was very clichéd, and failed to get me riled for stuff after some point. It felt like Bailey tried to shake things up but it lacked tension for me.
Was fine, not offensive, just not interesting enough.
It was very clichéd, and failed to get me riled for stuff after some point. It felt like Bailey tried to shake things up but it lacked tension for me.
Was fine, not offensive, just not interesting enough.
I have read Tessa before and love how she writes. At first paragraph I had a fleeting thought that the starting intro was a bit puzzling for me and thought maybe it will be different. Well I really enjoyed this read! Charlie is following in his family footsteps and training to become part of the police force. Ever is following in her family footsteps and not looking for any attachment. Enter Charlie who is perfect since he is committed to his academy. Ever embarks in her 1 month fling but what happens on day 31 or 32 and one of them is ready to let go? The writing was great and the relationship between these two was a nice surprise. They both are fighting their feelings and emotions that they each bring out in each other.
It defiantly kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what they would decide.
This is one book you wont want to miss!
It defiantly kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what they would decide.
This is one book you wont want to miss!
Well.
I liked Charlie and Ever together--their chemistry is amazing--and really liked the secondary characters--Jack, Danika, Nina, and Greer--and am hoping that all of them will get HEAs in future books (Jack's is next, and Danika/Greer are strongly hinted at; leaving Nina, who's not at the Academy, the only real question mark. Fingers crossed!) The steamy scenes are, as is to be expected, steamy with a capital S here.
All good things.
But...
I did have some issues with Charlie and Ever's motivation here. Their reasons for not wanting relationships--stemming from family issues/histories were somewhat believable, but only to a point. Ever turned hers around pretty quick after a single visit with her mother (whom she calls "Mother"--this just felt weird without family pearls and fortunes and memberships in the DAR involved) and her new issue becomes I'm not worthy of a real relationship with Charlie instead (WTH?). Charlie's comes from his childhood and his misperception of an event, and it too is resolved with a single incident. And don't get me started on his sabotage of Ever's attempted dates, which is so beyond not cool it's not funny.
Fortunately, he does do a good grovel (though I do question the use of taxpayer-funded resources in his final effort, the one that came before was awesome) and they really are fantastic together, which helps to make up for the shortcomings here. Jack's (and Danika/Greer's and hopefully Nina's) are still to come, and I have high hopes for them, so...
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / C+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I liked Charlie and Ever together--their chemistry is amazing--and really liked the secondary characters--Jack, Danika, Nina, and Greer--and am hoping that all of them will get HEAs in future books (Jack's is next, and Danika/Greer are strongly hinted at; leaving Nina, who's not at the Academy, the only real question mark. Fingers crossed!) The steamy scenes are, as is to be expected, steamy with a capital S here.
All good things.
But...
I did have some issues with Charlie and Ever's motivation here. Their reasons for not wanting relationships--stemming from family issues/histories were somewhat believable, but only to a point. Ever turned hers around pretty quick after a single visit with her mother (whom she calls "Mother"--this just felt weird without family pearls and fortunes and memberships in the DAR involved) and her new issue becomes I'm not worthy of a real relationship with Charlie instead (WTH?). Charlie's comes from his childhood and his misperception of an event, and it too is resolved with a single incident. And don't get me started on his sabotage of Ever's attempted dates, which is so beyond not cool it's not funny.
Fortunately, he does do a good grovel (though I do question the use of taxpayer-funded resources in his final effort, the one that came before was awesome) and they really are fantastic together, which helps to make up for the shortcomings here. Jack's (and Danika/Greer's and hopefully Nina's) are still to come, and I have high hopes for them, so...
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / C+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When NYC police cadet Charlie meets Ever at his favorite bar and she instantly agrees to a no-strings attached hookup, he's delighted. What he isn't expecting is to be left dumped an exact thirty days later because Ever has decided to finally give dating a chance. Charlie is aghast to realize he wants Ever to give dating HIM a chance.
Always the mistress, always the one in control, no feelings, thirty days. Ever learned these rules from her mother and has never had her heart broken. But, her mom is now urging her to try finding real love, and Ever reluctantly agrees. What she isn't expecting is her growing feelings for Charlie, the sexy police recruit she had to dump when the thirty days were up. And she wasn't expecting Charlie to keep showing up, ruining date after date.
A delicious dance between two people who are dying to be together, but won't trust their own hearts. I loved watching Ever and Charlie fall in love, and loved all the steamy, dirty sexy talk. Tessa Bailey at her best here!
Tessa Bailey audiobooks are the best kind of audiobooks - hot, dirty, and totally engrossing. While some of Charlie's antics in ruining Ever's attempts to date are bit, eh, not so great, I did fall in love with this dirty talking, blue eyed, man who gets hit hard in the feels and is brought to his knees. A scene between Charlie and his two best friends in the locker-room shower is just gold.
I also love Ever, who is a young woman working hard, know's what she wants, and isn't afraid to go after it, except for Charlie. And for good reasons.
Always the mistress, always the one in control, no feelings, thirty days. Ever learned these rules from her mother and has never had her heart broken. But, her mom is now urging her to try finding real love, and Ever reluctantly agrees. What she isn't expecting is her growing feelings for Charlie, the sexy police recruit she had to dump when the thirty days were up. And she wasn't expecting Charlie to keep showing up, ruining date after date.
A delicious dance between two people who are dying to be together, but won't trust their own hearts. I loved watching Ever and Charlie fall in love, and loved all the steamy, dirty sexy talk. Tessa Bailey at her best here!
Tessa Bailey audiobooks are the best kind of audiobooks - hot, dirty, and totally engrossing. While some of Charlie's antics in ruining Ever's attempts to date are bit, eh, not so great, I did fall in love with this dirty talking, blue eyed, man who gets hit hard in the feels and is brought to his knees. A scene between Charlie and his two best friends in the locker-room shower is just gold.
I also love Ever, who is a young woman working hard, know's what she wants, and isn't afraid to go after it, except for Charlie. And for good reasons.
Great fun. But as always, I am not a fan of people a) lying and b) not using their words.