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linnesha's review
5.0
Loved it!
Well another Penelope Ward book finished. I absolutely adored this one! The book and the audiobook were both amazing! Ryder and Eden was an adorable couple but it was Ollie that stole my heart. His interactions with Ryder made me laugh out loud so many times. This was a really good one.
Well another Penelope Ward book finished. I absolutely adored this one! The book and the audiobook were both amazing! Ryder and Eden was an adorable couple but it was Ollie that stole my heart. His interactions with Ryder made me laugh out loud so many times. This was a really good one.
kerithesmutslut's review
3.0
Such an unexpected, unconventionally love story. I didn't realize exactly how they met online, which was utterly surprising. The story worked, and I really enjoyed reading this book. Especially since I've read a lot of angsty romances lately, this was a nice break from the typical back and forth rollercoasters I've gotten used to lately.
However, like I said I didn't expect them to meet the way they did, and the fact that she continues to do it for the entirety of the story, even with her having a good reason it was a bit odd to me. Also as much as I liked them together it was just so unrealistic. This book is great for a quick read with basically no angst, but it's kinda middle of the road for me.
However, like I said I didn't expect them to meet the way they did, and the fact that she continues to do it for the entirety of the story, even with her having a good reason it was a bit odd to me. Also as much as I liked them together it was just so unrealistic. This book is great for a quick read with basically no angst, but it's kinda middle of the road for me.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
4.0
3.75 ⭐️
I enjoyed this story and the characters.
It was sweet with a twist.
I didn’t expect our heroine to have the kind of employment she did. It was extremely refreshing and added a little extra for me.
I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Well done!!
I enjoyed this story and the characters.
It was sweet with a twist.
I didn’t expect our heroine to have the kind of employment she did. It was extremely refreshing and added a little extra for me.
I enjoyed it more than I expected to. Well done!!
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
An unusual start
Talk about an unforgettable meet cute! This book is definitely for the more adventurous romance lovers. It's a tension filled journey fraught with intense chemistry, distance, and fears.
I found their beginning made it harder for a connection but hold on. No judges until you know the full story. Penelope Ward keeps you off balance throughout this sweet story.
Talk about an unforgettable meet cute! This book is definitely for the more adventurous romance lovers. It's a tension filled journey fraught with intense chemistry, distance, and fears.
I found their beginning made it harder for a connection but hold on. No judges until you know the full story. Penelope Ward keeps you off balance throughout this sweet story.
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
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Penelope Ward is one of my all-time favorite authors! I’ve read everything she has written and I don’t even read her blurbs anymore. I just automatically add everything to my TBR and then start stalking social media until I can get my hands on her next release. Love Online was everything I had hoped it would be and I honestly loved it from start to finish! It was just so good and I fell in love with all the characters in it!
Eden and Ryder met under unusual circumstances, with things starting out between them online and only knowing each other’s screen names. But as they slowly begin to spend more time talking and getting to know one another, they learn each other’s real names and the fact that despite not knowing each other in real life, the chemistry between them is the most addictive thing that either have ever felt. But when things change suddenly with Ryder finding a clue to the real Eden, he takes a chance and sets them on a course that could take their connection from online only to so much more.
I loved both Eden and Ryder. I was invested in them right away, and I loved everything about them from how they met to how things progressed. Penelope Ward is a genius with creating unique characters that always have different circumstances than I have read about before and that was definitely the case here. The chemistry between them was off the charts from the start, and I couldn’t get enough of them. This story was emotional and captivating, sucking me in from the very first page until the last.
Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it! I have loved all of Penelope’s books, but I have to say that this one is one of my favorites of hers! The characters here were just so amazing and I felt just as connected to them as they were to each other. This story was sweet and emotional, but also had the steamy side that had me swooning for Ryder the whole way through. If you are looking for a great romance and story, this book is a must read!
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Penelope Ward is one of my all-time favorite authors! I’ve read everything she has written and I don’t even read her blurbs anymore. I just automatically add everything to my TBR and then start stalking social media until I can get my hands on her next release. Love Online was everything I had hoped it would be and I honestly loved it from start to finish! It was just so good and I fell in love with all the characters in it!
Eden and Ryder met under unusual circumstances, with things starting out between them online and only knowing each other’s screen names. But as they slowly begin to spend more time talking and getting to know one another, they learn each other’s real names and the fact that despite not knowing each other in real life, the chemistry between them is the most addictive thing that either have ever felt. But when things change suddenly with Ryder finding a clue to the real Eden, he takes a chance and sets them on a course that could take their connection from online only to so much more.
I loved both Eden and Ryder. I was invested in them right away, and I loved everything about them from how they met to how things progressed. Penelope Ward is a genius with creating unique characters that always have different circumstances than I have read about before and that was definitely the case here. The chemistry between them was off the charts from the start, and I couldn’t get enough of them. This story was emotional and captivating, sucking me in from the very first page until the last.
Overall, I loved this book and highly recommend it! I have loved all of Penelope’s books, but I have to say that this one is one of my favorites of hers! The characters here were just so amazing and I felt just as connected to them as they were to each other. This story was sweet and emotional, but also had the steamy side that had me swooning for Ryder the whole way through. If you are looking for a great romance and story, this book is a must read!
**ARC Provided by Author**
readfrenzy's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook Review
This story was just okay for me — I didn’t love it; didn’t hate it. Ryder is super sweet and understanding. Eden is selfless. I think it comes down to the fact that I couldn’t believe her career wasn’t more of an obstacle in their relationship. Not a lot happens in the story, but there’s very little drama, and for that I was grateful. I also enjoyed their chemistry as a couple. Eden’s brother is a real gem, and I liked Ryder’s housekeeper as well.
I listened to the audiobook, and I must say that I was rather disappointed by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt’s narration. Ryder’s housekeeper is Hispanic, and both of them give a half-hearted attempt—at best—at a Spanish accent. It distracted me. For a professional narrator to not work with a vocal coach to produce a convincing accent is unacceptable in my opinion, and one of my pet peeves as a listener.
This story was just okay for me — I didn’t love it; didn’t hate it. Ryder is super sweet and understanding. Eden is selfless. I think it comes down to the fact that I couldn’t believe her career wasn’t more of an obstacle in their relationship. Not a lot happens in the story, but there’s very little drama, and for that I was grateful. I also enjoyed their chemistry as a couple. Eden’s brother is a real gem, and I liked Ryder’s housekeeper as well.
I listened to the audiobook, and I must say that I was rather disappointed by Sebastian York and Andi Arndt’s narration. Ryder’s housekeeper is Hispanic, and both of them give a half-hearted attempt—at best—at a Spanish accent. It distracted me. For a professional narrator to not work with a vocal coach to produce a convincing accent is unacceptable in my opinion, and one of my pet peeves as a listener.
bookishblasian's review against another edition
4.0
I finished this book in one sitting. I haven't done that in forever! Granted, I usually don't sit still for that long (my boyfriend was fishing LOL).
The online aspect of this book reminded me of Gentleman Nine. History shows that I tend to like Ward and Keeland together more than I like them apart so I need a book by the two of them asap :)
This book was unexpectedly adorable! I liked how much Ryder and Eden were effected by each other, especially Ryder. It's so unexpected especially because of his status/looks. I thought the plot twist of his ex was well timed and pretty spot on. It's late, but overall this book was a super cute and quick read. It's not a favorite of mine, but I devoured it in one sitting so I clearly liked something about it. One thing that stands out that I HATED was the first time they hooked up... "I'm on the pill, it's okay." It's one of my most hated lines in all new adult novels. I don't know why I hate it so much. Maybe because it never really goes down like that? It just makes me cringe. I pretty much skipped that whole scene because of it. Again, overall this is a super cute read but the reads that Keeland and Ward do together tend to stick with me a little more for some reason.
The online aspect of this book reminded me of Gentleman Nine. History shows that I tend to like Ward and Keeland together more than I like them apart so I need a book by the two of them asap :)
This book was unexpectedly adorable! I liked how much Ryder and Eden were effected by each other, especially Ryder. It's so unexpected especially because of his status/looks. I thought the plot twist of his ex was well timed and pretty spot on. It's late, but overall this book was a super cute and quick read. It's not a favorite of mine, but I devoured it in one sitting so I clearly liked something about it. One thing that stands out that I HATED was the first time they hooked up... "I'm on the pill, it's okay." It's one of my most hated lines in all new adult novels. I don't know why I hate it so much. Maybe because it never really goes down like that? It just makes me cringe. I pretty much skipped that whole scene because of it. Again, overall this is a super cute read but the reads that Keeland and Ward do together tend to stick with me a little more for some reason.
samanthamarie's review
2.0
I did not like this one. I've read a lot of Penelope Ward's books and generally enjoy them for the most part but this one rubbed me the wrong way from the beginning. I'm not against sex work in the slightest but what I am against is people who threaten the safety of sex workers. The male MC of this is a "nice guy" I suppose and genuinely interested in the female MC Eden but where the story lost me is when he used context clues to find out where she worked & lived! That's a big red flag for me and there's nothing sexy or romantic about someone crossing that kind of line. He was worried about her so he looked up a place on her shirt to find out where she worked so he could check on her. Imagine if someone other than him did that?! Why is it okay and written off just because he's an attractive man who means her no harm? I don't think its ever okay to invade anyone's privacy like that especially in the era of [b:You|36430011|You (You, #1)|Caroline Kepnes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1549463282i/36430011._SY75_.jpg|39913517]! Absolutely not okay whatsoever. I had trouble finding much romance in their story after that.
melinda1962's review
3.0
A very sweet love story. Too sweet for me though. I loved the characters though. Ollie was great. And Ryder being there for him as a brad (brother/dad, Ollie’s word for him) was good yet funny. Eden is such a strong person for 24 years old. I liked that but I was empathetic for her throughout the book.