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A review by desiree_mcl
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
5.0
5 stars.
I could not put this book down. From the first page I was swept away with all of the characters.
This book was an emotional read, I knew I would have to get through the bad parts of Haven's relationship with Nick before we got to see her with Hardy. I hated reading about the verbal, emotional, and physical abuse Nick put Haven through. It started out how I imagine it does in a lot of abusive relationships and that's subtly, Nick in the beginning, before they married didn't seem much different than any other normal guy. However after the marriage it started with some complaining about crappy furniture and moved into Nick telling Haven she 'didn't have a body' and doing what he could to break her down emotionally and mentally. While all this was going on I wanted to hop into the book and shake Haven and tell her to snap out of it and realize Nick was a bad guy but of course I couldn't that, I had to read on and experience the horror that was to come.
Although the physical abuse was painful to read, I loved reading the moment that Haven was able to shake herself loose and find the courage to leave that doorstep. Even though she had stayed through two years of various abuse that one act of not staying on the doorstep showed me how strong Haven was and I loved her character from that momement and could not wait to read the rest of her journey.
Now onto Hardy Cates, he is a man I want in my life. He is a man that I'm glad Haven found and let in. I like that he was aggressive in trying to get with Haven but it wasn't a threatening or violent type of aggressive. Hardy clearly is interested in Haven and he came up opportunities where they could spend time together or bump into each other and they'd talk about things, big or small in those moments. I especially loved when he
I hated Haven's boss/manager but
An absolutely wonderful book and I recommend it to anyone.
I could not put this book down. From the first page I was swept away with all of the characters.
This book was an emotional read, I knew I would have to get through the bad parts of Haven's relationship with Nick before we got to see her with Hardy. I hated reading about the verbal, emotional, and physical abuse Nick put Haven through. It started out how I imagine it does in a lot of abusive relationships and that's subtly, Nick in the beginning, before they married didn't seem much different than any other normal guy. However after the marriage it started with some complaining about crappy furniture and moved into Nick telling Haven she 'didn't have a body' and doing what he could to break her down emotionally and mentally. While all this was going on I wanted to hop into the book and shake Haven and tell her to snap out of it and realize Nick was a bad guy but of course I couldn't that, I had to read on and experience the horror that was to come.
Although the physical abuse was painful to read, I loved reading the moment that Haven was able to shake herself loose and find the courage to leave that doorstep. Even though she had stayed through two years of various abuse that one act of not staying on the doorstep showed me how strong Haven was and I loved her character from that momement and could not wait to read the rest of her journey.
Now onto Hardy Cates, he is a man I want in my life. He is a man that I'm glad Haven found and let in. I like that he was aggressive in trying to get with Haven but it wasn't a threatening or violent type of aggressive. Hardy clearly is interested in Haven and he came up opportunities where they could spend time together or bump into each other and they'd talk about things, big or small in those moments. I especially loved when he
Spoiler
sent her a pink toy (I think) tool box after one of their conversations. It was so sweet and showed that he was listening to her and I really liked it.I hated Haven's boss/manager but
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I loved when she "got it" in the end. It wasn't something that Haven set up at all, it was just a mistake on the manager's part by not turning off the intercom but when we find out that everyone heard what was said in the office I admit it I giggled with joy. I love seeing bad people get what coming to them whether it be a big or small way.An absolutely wonderful book and I recommend it to anyone.