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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Thank you Forever and Always PR for the gifted audiobook review copy. All thoughts are my own.
You all already know I’m a huge fan of QB Tyler, and I read The Worst Kept Secret as an e-book when it first came out. As I reread the story as an audiobook, I was mesmerized by how well Maggie Thompson and Dane Anderson narrated Avery and Theo’s POVs. I remembered why I loved it so much - there’s definitely really good spice and it’s a high heat story, but I also was rooting for Avery and Theo, the unlikely and forbidden pairing. Each character understands the stakes are high – Avery is Theo’s son’s best friend after all – but their chemistry is off the charts and their relationship is more than just the “thrill of the chase.” If you are a fan of forbidden romance, you need to be reading QB Tyler and I highly recommend The Worst Kept Secret.
You all already know I’m a huge fan of QB Tyler, and I read The Worst Kept Secret as an e-book when it first came out. As I reread the story as an audiobook, I was mesmerized by how well Maggie Thompson and Dane Anderson narrated Avery and Theo’s POVs. I remembered why I loved it so much - there’s definitely really good spice and it’s a high heat story, but I also was rooting for Avery and Theo, the unlikely and forbidden pairing. Each character understands the stakes are high – Avery is Theo’s son’s best friend after all – but their chemistry is off the charts and their relationship is more than just the “thrill of the chase.” If you are a fan of forbidden romance, you need to be reading QB Tyler and I highly recommend The Worst Kept Secret.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This has everything we love about QB Tyler books!
I really enjoyed this steamy best friends dad book! I like the twist on the trope with the best friend being his son… who at one time had feelings for her as well. Theo and Avery were hot! I don’t know what was better- the truth or dare scene or the Ferris wheel iykyk
I really enjoyed this steamy best friends dad book! I like the twist on the trope with the best friend being his son… who at one time had feelings for her as well. Theo and Avery were hot! I don’t know what was better- the truth or dare scene or the Ferris wheel iykyk
2.5 rounded up to 3 stars. I'd say a 3-4 stars on the spicy scale.
My second Q.B. Tyler book. Kind of crazy that I started with Unconditional because apparently that is one of her major taboo books so I was very happy to hear the FMC in this was of age :). Q.B. writes amazing smut. This was a quick, light hearted read. Aside from you know who finding out about the relationship and kind of getting heartbroken - that scene really almost made me tear up. Poor kid lol.
While the smut is amazing, I still feel like something is missing from her books. I feel like I don't really know her characters well. I'm not rooting against them but I'm not rooting for them as much as I typically would like in a romance.
I'm a mood reader so this definitely scratches the itch when I'm in the mood for a smutty/taboo read, but probably not if I'm looking for something a bit more romantic where the two characters have a deeper connection and stronger storyline.
I picked up What Was Meant to Be so I'll have to see how I like that one in comparison.
Thanks so much to the author and Good Girls PR for the eARC!
My second Q.B. Tyler book. Kind of crazy that I started with Unconditional because apparently that is one of her major taboo books so I was very happy to hear the FMC in this was of age :). Q.B. writes amazing smut. This was a quick, light hearted read. Aside from you know who finding out about the relationship and kind of getting heartbroken - that scene really almost made me tear up. Poor kid lol.
While the smut is amazing, I still feel like something is missing from her books. I feel like I don't really know her characters well. I'm not rooting against them but I'm not rooting for them as much as I typically would like in a romance.
I'm a mood reader so this definitely scratches the itch when I'm in the mood for a smutty/taboo read, but probably not if I'm looking for something a bit more romantic where the two characters have a deeper connection and stronger storyline.
I picked up What Was Meant to Be so I'll have to see how I like that one in comparison.
Thanks so much to the author and Good Girls PR for the eARC!
4.5 ⭐️ !!
queen QB did it again! thank you good girls PR for the ARC!! QB is a master at taboo books and i eat it up every time!
avery and lucas have been best friends forever.. but avery has always felt a little more for his ~dad~
queen QB did it again! thank you good girls PR for the ARC!! QB is a master at taboo books and i eat it up every time!
avery and lucas have been best friends forever.. but avery has always felt a little more for his ~dad~
As someone married to a man 24 years older than me, I loved this. I also loved Wes and Raegan and can’t wait to see their story if it comes. But in general this was so good.
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No