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3.5
Super cute. Really liked all the characters and the relationships between them. Loved how close the friendship was and how much they cared for each other. Appreciated how it was sued in the progression of the story.
Super cute. Really liked all the characters and the relationships between them. Loved how close the friendship was and how much they cared for each other. Appreciated how it was sued in the progression of the story.
A book about librarians? Name of the Wind is recommended to the main lead? SIGN.ME.UP.
This is possibly the best book to have broken my reading slump.
This is possibly the best book to have broken my reading slump.
Thuy saved not only the main characters in this book but also this book itself. Love her.
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Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via SmartyPants Romance and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
Cathy Yardly has done a brilliant job of putting across a hero, from a traditionally villainous background; and redeem him in ways that you can only thank his leading lady for! :D
Drill, a native of the Green Valley and a member of the Iron Wraith, has started having doubts, far and few in between right now, but he still has doubts over Iron Wraith’s current status. The Wraiths have been his family for the last 16 years; but when he is hit with a double whammy – that his father is dead and his sister is back in town; he is in a bind. He needs to make his sister leave and use the funds from his childhood home for the Wraiths; he doesn’t expect to be hit with a couple surprises along the way – that his sister is pregnant and that her best friend catches his eye and fascination like no other women ever has!
Thuy Nguyen (kudos on the name I can’t pronounce but already love!) is a city girl – she loves the basic facilities cities provide, like WiFi – but she has moved to a farm, in a small town to help her bestest friend, Maddy in the whole wide world; was a small sacrifice to make. The fact that she seems to be falling for her best friend’s older biker brother wasn’t exactly part of the plan.
This unique romance between a librarian and a biker is nothing short of an emotional experience – I adored how even years and distance couldn’t diminish the love Drill had for his sister and Thuy; she was such a brilliant female inspiration; a librarian by trade, I loved how non – judgemental she was and how expertly she handled Drill and every complication that came with him.
Drill and Thuy’s relationship was, inspite of their own rough and traumatic at times childhood, one for the ages – especially considering how absolutely impossible their situation seemed to be, and how they clawed their way to a HEA!
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Overall, lovely story, I just didn’t like the biker aspect of the story. Wouldn’t have read it if it weren’t part of the series and tied to the Winston Bros.
A brilliant addition to the Green Valley universe.
I especially liked the contrasting elements used in this book - biker/librarian, tradition/progressive, good/bad, heavy handed parents/ idealistic kids (though they’re adults now).
All of these different themes had to be spun together to give us a cohesive, engaging story. A difficult balancing act but I believe the author pulled it off.
Thuy and Drill make a good team; you can already see a partnership and loyalty between them that seems solid and true. Their attraction just sizzles right off the page (or in my case, the iPad screen). I especially liked how easy they were to each other, no added drama for drama sakes. They just do the best they can with what they have. There is this one moment of doubt Thuy has but instead of letting it build, and fester into a misunderstanding of epic proportions, she asks Drill, and he explains. Finally! I’ve been waiting for a moment like this in romance for a long time.
The biker gang drama was brilliant though! You won’t sympathise with bikers because they are not good folks. But their drama is what pushes the momentum of this story, and the stress on Drill is so very clear for the reader you can’t help but want a good outcome for him.
An engaging, thought provoking read.
I especially liked the contrasting elements used in this book - biker/librarian, tradition/progressive, good/bad, heavy handed parents/ idealistic kids (though they’re adults now).
All of these different themes had to be spun together to give us a cohesive, engaging story. A difficult balancing act but I believe the author pulled it off.
Thuy and Drill make a good team; you can already see a partnership and loyalty between them that seems solid and true. Their attraction just sizzles right off the page (or in my case, the iPad screen). I especially liked how easy they were to each other, no added drama for drama sakes. They just do the best they can with what they have. There is this one moment of doubt Thuy has but instead of letting it build, and fester into a misunderstanding of epic proportions, she asks Drill, and he explains. Finally! I’ve been waiting for a moment like this in romance for a long time.
The biker gang drama was brilliant though! You won’t sympathise with bikers because they are not good folks. But their drama is what pushes the momentum of this story, and the stress on Drill is so very clear for the reader you can’t help but want a good outcome for him.
An engaging, thought provoking read.
I had v mixed feelings about starting this book. On the one hand it was a Green Valley book by Cathy Yardley. A book based on one of my favourite series written by the author who introduced me to the world of contemporary romance. Before Level Up I was all about the historical romances. Not anymore!
On the other hand, it's about Drill, a member of the Wraiths. I just do not understand readers who find members of a criminal motorcycle gang attractive. I can't get past the drug dealing, violence and potential for sexual assault. In fact it's my only criticism of the Winston Brother series. I really disliked how Cletus gave up his plans to bring the Wraiths to justice. It just seemed selfish and short sighted.
So I was feeling some trepidation when I started this book. I need not have worried! Cathy Yardley repaid my trust and has written a beautiful novel. She does not shy away from the harsh realities of criminal motorcycle gangs. The Wraiths are a grim and evil group, and Drill did some awful things in his time with them. This isn't whitewashed or glossed over. Which means Drill's redemption is hard won but feels realistic and honest.
And the person partly responsible for this redemption is the fabulous Thuy. Thuy is the best kind of romance heroine. Understanding, loyal and badass. She rescues Drill again and again and I loved every second. She's also a librarian and so we get some great library advocacy. Much needed these days.
This book has it all. Redemption, found family, suspense, sex positivity, book appreciation and so much angst. And of course some steamy sex scenes. There is a genuine threat of danger running throughout the book and even though I knew there'd be an hea, I was still on the edge of my seat.
So although I still dislike reading about criminal MCs, I will make an exception for Drill. I'm not sure I'll feel the same about the other Wraiths though.. time will tell.
PS. This book also contained one of my favourite ever quotes about books:
“They are my favorite thing ever. They gave me a place to go when my life was shitty, and they have continually given me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I read every single day. They’re my lifeline.”
Amen!
ARC kindly provided by author for an honest review.
On the other hand, it's about Drill, a member of the Wraiths. I just do not understand readers who find members of a criminal motorcycle gang attractive. I can't get past the drug dealing, violence and potential for sexual assault. In fact it's my only criticism of the Winston Brother series. I really disliked how Cletus gave up his plans to bring the Wraiths to justice. It just seemed selfish and short sighted.
So I was feeling some trepidation when I started this book. I need not have worried! Cathy Yardley repaid my trust and has written a beautiful novel. She does not shy away from the harsh realities of criminal motorcycle gangs. The Wraiths are a grim and evil group, and Drill did some awful things in his time with them. This isn't whitewashed or glossed over. Which means Drill's redemption is hard won but feels realistic and honest.
And the person partly responsible for this redemption is the fabulous Thuy. Thuy is the best kind of romance heroine. Understanding, loyal and badass. She rescues Drill again and again and I loved every second. She's also a librarian and so we get some great library advocacy. Much needed these days.
This book has it all. Redemption, found family, suspense, sex positivity, book appreciation and so much angst. And of course some steamy sex scenes. There is a genuine threat of danger running throughout the book and even though I knew there'd be an hea, I was still on the edge of my seat.
So although I still dislike reading about criminal MCs, I will make an exception for Drill. I'm not sure I'll feel the same about the other Wraiths though.. time will tell.
PS. This book also contained one of my favourite ever quotes about books:
“They are my favorite thing ever. They gave me a place to go when my life was shitty, and they have continually given me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. I read every single day. They’re my lifeline.”
Amen!
ARC kindly provided by author for an honest review.