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A review by fresholivebread
Imperial Stout by Layla Reyne
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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
FBI agent and AUSA search for a lost witness and face threats while falling for each other. Nic is an aloof silver fox, while Cam is dedicated and sexy. Nic has really grown on me since the last books, and I'm totally in love now. Also ex-SEAL and current AUSA is a hot combo. Cam's layer of vulnerability is endearing and I adored him (always have). The UST between them just burns off the page, the banter is great plus their chemistry is smoking.
That build up to their second kiss and the kiss itself? All kinds of 🥵. The way they supported each other's struggles, and the building of trust all leads to a wonderful romance. They're both super strong-willed, so the fight for dominance is hot as fuck. I enjoyed the action + intrigue, but the bit of forced OW drama for the case was meh. But seeing my loves Aidan and Jamie + gang was a treat!
Note: those who haven't read the Irish & Whiskey series, this will seem rather jumpy and disjointed. I was fine with it all - but someone starting with this series is likely to feel lost, and Nic/Cam would definitely feel underdeveloped to a degree. If I accounted for this, I would've probably dropped a 🌟, but the fact stands that I did love the book. I wish Reyne had laid it out better so that it could've worked as a standalone book.
That build up to their second kiss and the kiss itself? All kinds of 🥵. The way they supported each other's struggles, and the building of trust all leads to a wonderful romance. They're both super strong-willed, so the fight for dominance is hot as fuck. I enjoyed the action + intrigue, but the bit of forced OW drama for the case was meh. But seeing my loves Aidan and Jamie + gang was a treat!
Note: those who haven't read the Irish & Whiskey series, this will seem rather jumpy and disjointed. I was fine with it all - but someone starting with this series is likely to feel lost, and Nic/Cam would definitely feel underdeveloped to a degree. If I accounted for this, I would've probably dropped a 🌟, but the fact stands that I did love the book. I wish Reyne had laid it out better so that it could've worked as a standalone book.