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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a true enemies to lovers book. Rowan and Charlotte were rival farmers who pushed each other’s buttons and didn’t back down from any verbal sparring. Rowan let Charlotte’s sister, Aurora, ruin his reputation around town for something he didn’t do and Charlotte was fooled by her sister’s tales. It wasn’t until she was forced to get to know Rowan that her justification for hating him faltered.
Rowan was a very layered main character. He started out as a man who loved his family but refused to open up to the possibility of romantic love because of the trauma he suffered as a kid watching his mother’s heartbreak. Although he and Charlotte sparred, he was never cruel. Despite how mean Charlotte could be, he never hesitated to step in when she needed help. Even before they fell in love, Rowan showed up for Charlotte.
Charlotte was facing her own demons. She was so sweet and kind, except when it came to Rowan. I liked that when she took her hate too far she always apologized. It took her awhile to see Rowan differently and even longer to trust that he wouldn’t leave her like everyone else had, but when she finally got there, her relationship with Rowan was spectacular.
There was a lot to love about this book. I loved the banter between Rowan and Charlotte. The sibling interactions between all the Whitlocks. I loved getting to see Rowan’s softer side with his relationship with Olivia. The plot was fun while still having some very emotional moments. I loved the end and the way everything worked out for everyone.
No thoughts, just these lines (call me a sucker for corny lines):
“He smiles, sinking down in front of me. “Marry me, Charlotte.”
“You know you stole my line?”
He reaches forward, cupping my face in his hands. “It’s only fair since you stole my heart.”
emotional
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
I fell in love with the Whitlocks very early on in the first book “Forbidden Hearts,” and they have captivated me in every book since.
In this book, we meet Rowan and Charlotte, two rivals, who cannot stand each other. Rowan was previously in a “relationship” with Charlotte’s sister, that ended badly, causing a mutual hatred between the two. When a weekend getaway thrusts these two characters back together, and forces them together in close proximity, lines begin to blur.
I truly loved Rowan’s character. To others, he often comes across as a playboy, who has no true commitments, or worries to get to him. Despite this, to those who are close to him, and us as readers, you get to see that all that is, is a facade and a mask that is put on for others, stemming from pain and trauma in his past. Deep down, Rowan is such a loving and caring person. When Charlotte is injured and in pain, he drops everything to make sure she is taken care of, and looked after.
Charlotte has been through so much in her life, much like Rowan has. Despite everything, she remains a strong and determined individual. She fights for what she wants, and doesn’t back down without a fight, and thinking through all her options. Never letting individuals get close to her to protect her heart, has been her motto for a long time, but when Rowan shows her the person he really is, she begins to rethink her opinion of him. What starts off as a hatred, turns into a swoon worthy love.
When these two characters finally move past the obstacles in their way, and give in to temptation, you can’t help but root for them. Their chemistry was off the charts steamy. When they are forced together with only one bed, and trapped together in a storm, or any time after they continue to secretly keep seeing each other, the tension, and passion is unmistakable. But there was also so much more to their story. When they started opening up to each other, they were able to communicate and connect on a much deeper, more emotionally connected level that made them fall for each other even harder.
In this book, we meet Rowan and Charlotte, two rivals, who cannot stand each other. Rowan was previously in a “relationship” with Charlotte’s sister, that ended badly, causing a mutual hatred between the two. When a weekend getaway thrusts these two characters back together, and forces them together in close proximity, lines begin to blur.
I truly loved Rowan’s character. To others, he often comes across as a playboy, who has no true commitments, or worries to get to him. Despite this, to those who are close to him, and us as readers, you get to see that all that is, is a facade and a mask that is put on for others, stemming from pain and trauma in his past. Deep down, Rowan is such a loving and caring person. When Charlotte is injured and in pain, he drops everything to make sure she is taken care of, and looked after.
Charlotte has been through so much in her life, much like Rowan has. Despite everything, she remains a strong and determined individual. She fights for what she wants, and doesn’t back down without a fight, and thinking through all her options. Never letting individuals get close to her to protect her heart, has been her motto for a long time, but when Rowan shows her the person he really is, she begins to rethink her opinion of him. What starts off as a hatred, turns into a swoon worthy love.
When these two characters finally move past the obstacles in their way, and give in to temptation, you can’t help but root for them. Their chemistry was off the charts steamy. When they are forced together with only one bed, and trapped together in a storm, or any time after they continue to secretly keep seeing each other, the tension, and passion is unmistakable. But there was also so much more to their story. When they started opening up to each other, they were able to communicate and connect on a much deeper, more emotionally connected level that made them fall for each other even harder.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
I enjoyed Tempting Promises immensely. It was chock-full of so many things that I love. It was laugh out loud funny. There was lots of banter but I wasn't a fan of it at the very beginning because it felt a bit childish and immature. It was steamy, a little repetitive and a whole lot forbidden. It was also sweet, swoony, fun, lighthearted and easy to read. It sucked me in from the very beginning and had me wholly invested. I loved it and can't wait to read the next book in the series as well the previous two books. I most definitely recommend it.
Copy won in a giveaway hosted by author
Copy won in a giveaway hosted by author
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Worst one in the series. You’d hope a rivals to lovers story would have good banter and even in that basic regard, this book sucked!
emotional
funny
medium-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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