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mhzking's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
It's everything you ever wanted your relationship with the chefs at work to be, that never happened
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
somnophilia in 2 scenessymonnereads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Line cook/Server
Secret Relationship
He falls first
FWB
Pan Rep
Workplace Romance
This was my first Naomi Loud book and certainly will not be the last. I absolutely adored this book.
While this book is a little darker and angstier than I'm used to for romance, it still hit all the spots for me as a romance reader.
I enjoyed the plot in general and thought the tropes that were used were used well. Ozzy being a chef and having that whole Jeremy Allen White feel with his aesthetic was good seeing as I'm a fan of the TV show The Bear, so that was enjoyable. He was messy and also kinda gave JAW's character from Shameless with the family characters vibe. I love how down bad Ozzy was for the FMC, James aka Jimbo. I like that she recognized her privilege and the stereotype of the rich girl playing poor. I like how she was actively realizing and trying to undo and heal her trauma and years or training from her ex and her parents. I also liked the progression of their relationship and how that dynamic was portrayed realistically from the POV of someone dealing with emotional abuse and trauma. This story was a bit dark and trigger warnings should definitely be looked into if you are interested in reading but I feel everything was handled very well. The chemistry between the main couple was off the charts and the spice was plentiful and dirty and well written and definitely enjoyable. The side characters were well written and well placed. I disliked her mother, father and ex, but you are supposed to, so, you do feel like you clearly know who the villains are in the story.
Overall, a book that I sped through because it was so good and got me out of a slump.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
stxrdust_books's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. this is the only accurate reaction I can give to this book.
at the start of the book James gave off spoiled rich girl vibes but it was over as soon as it started, I was scared I wouldn't like her and find her annoying which would've hurt, cause I'd been waiting months for this book but it was over as soon as it started. I loved her, how she survived and got more confident and badass as time went and when she finally broke up with Zachary, I screamed "thank god" cause I wanted to murder that piece of absolute shit, but thankfully we were done with him. I admire her so much, she grew and healed from her past and trauma. The way that this book doesn't have a third-act breakup has my heart, James didn't let it happen and she's a badass for it.
Ozzy is the love of my life and you can't convince me otherwise. Everything about this man is imperfectly perfect, I love how he grows and learns with James, it's the sweetest thing ever, I love that he finally lets someone in and it happens to be the love of his life. His insecurities killed me, like I'm pretty sure I was physically hurting from it. THIS MAN HAS MADE MY STANDARDS SKYROCKET. LIKE COME ON, HE COOKS FOR HER, HE HAND FEEDS HER OYSTERS, SHARES HIS SNICKERS BARS, AND FREAKING CRAWLS TO HER WHILE SUBMITTING TO HER 😭😭😭😭😭 LIKE WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT.
Thank you to Naomi and Good Girls PR for the arc.
at the start of the book James gave off spoiled rich girl vibes but it was over as soon as it started, I was scared I wouldn't like her and find her annoying which would've hurt, cause I'd been waiting months for this book but it was over as soon as it started. I loved her, how she survived and got more confident and badass as time went and when she finally broke up with Zachary, I screamed "thank god" cause I wanted to murder that piece of absolute shit, but thankfully we were done with him. I admire her so much, she grew and healed from her past and trauma. The way that this book doesn't have a third-act breakup has my heart, James didn't let it happen and she's a badass for it.
Ozzy is the love of my life and you can't convince me otherwise. Everything about this man is imperfectly perfect, I love how he grows and learns with James, it's the sweetest thing ever, I love that he finally lets someone in and it happens to be the love of his life. His insecurities killed me, like I'm pretty sure I was physically hurting from it. THIS MAN HAS MADE MY STANDARDS SKYROCKET. LIKE COME ON, HE COOKS FOR HER, HE HAND FEEDS HER OYSTERS, SHARES HIS SNICKERS BARS, AND FREAKING CRAWLS TO HER WHILE SUBMITTING TO HER 😭😭😭😭😭 LIKE WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT.
Thank you to Naomi and Good Girls PR for the arc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Alcohol
rachelsimmet's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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? No
4.5
I need another book about these characters because OMG I am obsessed. Naomi Loud writes character chemistry like no other. I loved the growth of the characters and what they overcame to be with each other. Ozzy is a top tier book boyfriend. The snickers scene will now be living rent free in my head.
There are some dark scenes, so if you go into expecting a romantic comedy that is not quite what you will get. I really appreciate that the characters use kink as a way to heal past trauma but it was a little tough to read at times (for me personally) so check the trigger warnings!
There are some dark scenes, so if you go into expecting a romantic comedy that is not quite what you will get. I really appreciate that the characters use kink as a way to heal past trauma but it was a little tough to read at times (for me personally) so check the trigger warnings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Medical content
Minor: Alcoholism and Rape
Graphic depictions of CNC and somnophilia.amandaslittlelibrary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Thank you so much to Naomi Loud and Good Girls PR for this ARC 🥹 I had the best time reading this and have once again fallen for a fictional person who I wish was real.
I absolutely devoured On The Line (pun intended 😋). It was so damn romantic and had me swooning multiple times because of how freaking cute James and Ozzy were with each other. This is written kind of like a sweet romcom but make no mistake….. it was very spicy 🥵 🤭. It was also hilarious as hell (I caught myself grinning like a complete dummy but I couldn’t help myself!!! James and Ozzy had some really funny moments!).
From the second we got a glimpse of Ozzy, I knew I was going to love him. He’s a cocky chef, with a reputation for being kind of a slvt at the restaurant he and James both work at, but he is SO into her as soon as they meet. The man had me twirling my hair and blushing whenever he put on that little grin and called her “princess”. Don’t even get me started on the Snickers bar.
<b>“‘I’d love for you to prove me wrong. Show me you can be bad …” I rasp, looking her up and down. “Why don’t you do something a little depraved? Can you do that, sweetheart?’” </b>
Like???? 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵.
And sweet angel baby James — born into a wealthy family with a douchey boyfriend, she’s been through some trauma and is trying to pursue her dream of being an artist rather than being some rich guys housewife which brings her to the world of fine dining at Orso. Her journey of allowing herself to live her life how she wanted had me rooting for her so hard! She really blossomed and had amazing development going from someone who let her father and boyfriend walk all over her and dictate her life, to a fierce woman who was no longer afraid of failing and not meeting anyone’s expectations.
The second she and Ozzy meet, it’s electric and so much sexual tension builds between them before they start canoodling. They start off as “friends with benefits” in secret, hooking up in hidden corners and the walk in freezer at the restaurant, but they had feelings for each other from the get go, and it was so much fun watching them be so into each other but think the other person wants to keep is totally casual. I’m completely obsessed with them now.
Besides being fun and sexy and so romantic, it did also deal with some darker, triggering situations. I recommend anyone interested in reading to check out the triggers beforehand. The triggering content includes references to SA (not on the page), as well as alcoholism and abuse. I think Naomi did a phenomenal job of writing these darker themes. James’s struggle with what happened to her was an emotional experience that felt so similar to my own, and I have to applaud Naomi for the way they showed James healing from her trauma. It broke my heart then put it all back together again.
I loved this so so so much and I think everyone needs to read this like, ASAP 🖤🖤🖤🖤
I absolutely devoured On The Line (pun intended 😋). It was so damn romantic and had me swooning multiple times because of how freaking cute James and Ozzy were with each other. This is written kind of like a sweet romcom but make no mistake….. it was very spicy 🥵 🤭. It was also hilarious as hell (I caught myself grinning like a complete dummy but I couldn’t help myself!!! James and Ozzy had some really funny moments!).
From the second we got a glimpse of Ozzy, I knew I was going to love him. He’s a cocky chef, with a reputation for being kind of a slvt at the restaurant he and James both work at, but he is SO into her as soon as they meet. The man had me twirling my hair and blushing whenever he put on that little grin and called her “princess”. Don’t even get me started on the Snickers bar.
<b>“‘I’d love for you to prove me wrong. Show me you can be bad …” I rasp, looking her up and down. “Why don’t you do something a little depraved? Can you do that, sweetheart?’” </b>
Like???? 🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵.
And sweet angel baby James — born into a wealthy family with a douchey boyfriend, she’s been through some trauma and is trying to pursue her dream of being an artist rather than being some rich guys housewife which brings her to the world of fine dining at Orso. Her journey of allowing herself to live her life how she wanted had me rooting for her so hard! She really blossomed and had amazing development going from someone who let her father and boyfriend walk all over her and dictate her life, to a fierce woman who was no longer afraid of failing and not meeting anyone’s expectations.
The second she and Ozzy meet, it’s electric and so much sexual tension builds between them before they start canoodling. They start off as “friends with benefits” in secret, hooking up in hidden corners and the walk in freezer at the restaurant, but they had feelings for each other from the get go, and it was so much fun watching them be so into each other but think the other person wants to keep is totally casual. I’m completely obsessed with them now.
Besides being fun and sexy and so romantic, it did also deal with some darker, triggering situations. I recommend anyone interested in reading to check out the triggers beforehand. The triggering content includes references to SA (not on the page), as well as alcoholism and abuse. I think Naomi did a phenomenal job of writing these darker themes. James’s struggle with what happened to her was an emotional experience that felt so similar to my own, and I have to applaud Naomi for the way they showed James healing from her trauma. It broke my heart then put it all back together again.
I loved this so so so much and I think everyone needs to read this like, ASAP 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault