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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
literally the most toxic couple i’ve ever read. she’s delusional and he’s toxic and i am 100% certain they would never last
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I once loved a man so much that I was fixing him while he was breaking me."
That quote perfectly captures the story in this book. It’s a great read, with excellent storytelling and amazing banter—I absolutely loved the back-and-forth between the characters. I really connected with this story because I was once in a toxic relationship like this. The heroine keeps trying to help and heal him, even while being mistreated and humiliated.
I know, I know—it’s just a book. But many of us go through this in real life. The story moves through stages: the playful flirting, the selfishness and lack of commitment (rooted in the male lead’s past trauma), and finally, things shift because SHE DOESN'T GIVE UP ON HIM. That’s not a healthy approach for anyone. No one should lose themselves or wear themselves down trying to give someone what they don’t have within themselves.
All that said, it’s a good book. It’s easy to read and hooks you from page one. Just keep in mind that it doesn’t model the healthiest relationships.
That quote perfectly captures the story in this book. It’s a great read, with excellent storytelling and amazing banter—I absolutely loved the back-and-forth between the characters. I really connected with this story because I was once in a toxic relationship like this. The heroine keeps trying to help and heal him, even while being mistreated and humiliated.
I know, I know—it’s just a book. But many of us go through this in real life. The story moves through stages: the playful flirting, the selfishness and lack of commitment (rooted in the male lead’s past trauma), and finally, things shift because SHE DOESN'T GIVE UP ON HIM. That’s not a healthy approach for anyone. No one should lose themselves or wear themselves down trying to give someone what they don’t have within themselves.
All that said, it’s a good book. It’s easy to read and hooks you from page one. Just keep in mind that it doesn’t model the healthiest relationships.
This is easily my 2nd favorite TL Swan book. Ever.
Oh TL Swan, how I’ve missed you and your uncanny ability to make me want to read your next 4 books in a series in one chapter. This is book one is TL’s new series.
Juliet (who has possibly one of the best last names ever) meets Henley at a charity gala for her hospital (she is nurse) and he’s an engineer attending with his doctor friend. He asks her out in a date and it’s perfect. They had incredible spicy time afterwards (yep, a spicy scene at 5%. you’re welcome) and then he doesn’t call. 3 years later, Juliet is still mad at Henley but has just purchased her own home. Guess who her new next door neighbor is? Henley. What ensues is the perfect formula of banter, hate flirting, tension, angst, and fake dates. I was genuinely laughing at several points. Even better, you watch these two slowly break down each others barriers and actually build a friendship. If you know the authors work, you know her ability to fully develop her characters is top tier. Any of her FMCs could be you or your friend and any of MCs is a guy you’ve met or want to meet. She doesn’t shy away from giving her characters real life baggage which is always refreshing. Juliet also really asserts herself in her life and in the bedroom which is awesome to see. Then we have the spice. Lord. The mount on Henley James. In more ways than one. The spice is this book is, dare I say, some of her best and that’s coming from some whose favorite Miles brother is Elliot Miles, so I’m a tough judge. Spice is a solid 4. There’s such a strong emotional undercurrent to this book. Henley is privately struggling with how to manage his emotional health like a lot of us. It was raw and real. It’s absolutely tore my black, dead heart up but the reward put it back together.
You find yourself rooting for Juliet and Henley. You can’t help it. All their missteps, “plotting”, banter, smoking hot chemistry, and stunningly deep emotional connection makes you love them more. I’m already dying for the next book and I found myself guessing how each one will play out. One house in particular defiantly has me curious.
Oh TL Swan, how I’ve missed you and your uncanny ability to make me want to read your next 4 books in a series in one chapter. This is book one is TL’s new series.
Juliet (who has possibly one of the best last names ever) meets Henley at a charity gala for her hospital (she is nurse) and he’s an engineer attending with his doctor friend. He asks her out in a date and it’s perfect. They had incredible spicy time afterwards (yep, a spicy scene at 5%. you’re welcome) and then he doesn’t call. 3 years later, Juliet is still mad at Henley but has just purchased her own home. Guess who her new next door neighbor is? Henley. What ensues is the perfect formula of banter, hate flirting, tension, angst, and fake dates. I was genuinely laughing at several points. Even better, you watch these two slowly break down each others barriers and actually build a friendship. If you know the authors work, you know her ability to fully develop her characters is top tier. Any of her FMCs could be you or your friend and any of MCs is a guy you’ve met or want to meet. She doesn’t shy away from giving her characters real life baggage which is always refreshing. Juliet also really asserts herself in her life and in the bedroom which is awesome to see. Then we have the spice. Lord. The mount on Henley James. In more ways than one. The spice is this book is, dare I say, some of her best and that’s coming from some whose favorite Miles brother is Elliot Miles, so I’m a tough judge. Spice is a solid 4. There’s such a strong emotional undercurrent to this book. Henley is privately struggling with how to manage his emotional health like a lot of us. It was raw and real. It’s absolutely tore my black, dead heart up but the reward put it back together.
You find yourself rooting for Juliet and Henley. You can’t help it. All their missteps, “plotting”, banter, smoking hot chemistry, and stunningly deep emotional connection makes you love them more. I’m already dying for the next book and I found myself guessing how each one will play out. One house in particular defiantly has me curious.
This was absolute gold!
This book checked so many boxes for me, and I enjoyed it every step of the way. I started and couldn’t stop, I finished this book in 5 hours! The chemistry, the heat, I was swept away. I enjoyed every moment, thanks to T L Swan for this beautiful story.
This book checked so many boxes for me, and I enjoyed it every step of the way. I started and couldn’t stop, I finished this book in 5 hours! The chemistry, the heat, I was swept away. I enjoyed every moment, thanks to T L Swan for this beautiful story.
emotional
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes