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emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
Mother Pucker is a delightful romcom that kept me hooked from start to finish. Swati M.H. delivers a heartwarming story, blending humor, romance, and heartfelt moments. I would recommend reading the first two books in the series before diving into this one to fully appreciate the family dynamics and backstory.
The chemistry between Shayla and Rowan is electric! Rowan, an ice hockey player and eight years Shayla’s junior, is the perfect blend of patience and passion. He helps Shayla confront her fears of needing to control every aspect of her life, guiding her toward a place of trust and vulnerability. Not just in her daily life but in the bedroom too. Shayla’s journey to accepting love, after the loss of her husband to cancer, is both touching and empowering. Her emotional growth with Rowan by her side is a highlight of the book.
However, what held this book back from being a 5-star read for me was Beckett. Just like in the second book, his meddling in the girls’ personal lives rubbed me the wrong way. While his intentions may be good, his manipulative tendencies, especially toward Shayla, felt unnecessary and detracted from the overall charm of the story. It’s a shame, considering I really liked his character in his own book.
Overall, Mother Pucker is a fun, steamy, and heartfelt read. Despite my issue with Beckett’s involvement, I truly enjoyed Shayla and Rowan’s story and can’t wait to read the final book about Delia.
The chemistry between Shayla and Rowan is electric! Rowan, an ice hockey player and eight years Shayla’s junior, is the perfect blend of patience and passion. He helps Shayla confront her fears of needing to control every aspect of her life, guiding her toward a place of trust and vulnerability. Not just in her daily life but in the bedroom too. Shayla’s journey to accepting love, after the loss of her husband to cancer, is both touching and empowering. Her emotional growth with Rowan by her side is a highlight of the book.
However, what held this book back from being a 5-star read for me was Beckett. Just like in the second book, his meddling in the girls’ personal lives rubbed me the wrong way. While his intentions may be good, his manipulative tendencies, especially toward Shayla, felt unnecessary and detracted from the overall charm of the story. It’s a shame, considering I really liked his character in his own book.
Overall, Mother Pucker is a fun, steamy, and heartfelt read. Despite my issue with Beckett’s involvement, I truly enjoyed Shayla and Rowan’s story and can’t wait to read the final book about Delia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death, Pregnancy
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
Shayla and Rowan
Ok lads this series has a good one!
Shayla is such an interesting and flawed character- anxious and processing her grief. Rowan is like an insta love puppy dog but also works hard to fit himself into Shay's life. He's clearly younger than her and likes being a dude in his late 20s (fancy penthouse, fast cars, Instagram selfies etc.) which I actually loved because seeing him mature FOR SHAY was hot as fuck.
The spice is ACTUALLY SPICY. Orgasm denial is v hot here. Enthusiastic consent abounds!
I wish we had more follow up re his father but also I know it doesn't work like that in the real world.
Ok lads this series has a good one!
Shayla is such an interesting and flawed character- anxious and processing her grief. Rowan is like an insta love puppy dog but also works hard to fit himself into Shay's life. He's clearly younger than her and likes being a dude in his late 20s (fancy penthouse, fast cars, Instagram selfies etc.) which I actually loved because seeing him mature FOR SHAY was hot as fuck.
The spice is ACTUALLY SPICY. Orgasm denial is v hot here. Enthusiastic consent abounds!
I wish we had more follow up re his father but also I know it doesn't work like that in the real world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Grief