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A review by sarahluvsromance_1201
The Plan by Ella James
4.0
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4 Pie Worthy Crowns
The Plan is an unexpected romance. Yes, it is second chance. Yes, there is a pregnancy plan. But that is really where it ends. The characters, particularly the hero, is darker than expected, their relationship is more tumultuous, and the story, although giving readers an HEA, has some unexpected plot developments.
Gabe is a pretty angry individual, and he takes his anger out on everyone, particularly Marley, seemingly for no reason. Although, he has reason to be angry with the world for what he is going through, he unnecessarily takes it out on Marley. For this reason, I found it hard to connect with him as a hero in the beginning. As Ella James develops his character, though, readers get a glimpse of what has hardened his walls, making him more likable. By the end of the book readers will love the evolution of his character, as he finally becomes the hero romances readers love.
Marley is another character who is hard to connect with at times. Marley shows immense strength in facing Gabe down at certain times in the story, and it is clear she has a large heart. There are moments, though, where she flees instead of stands, and these moments readers will want her to have some temerity, to face him down and make him treat her better. Her forgiveness, one of her best traits, does pay off for her in the end, and it is often a double edged sword when it comes to her likability and dealings with Gabe.
The chemistry between these two in the bedroom is sizzling, like off the charts, make me blush chemistry. Their physical intimacy legitimizes their actual relationship until their emotions catch up to their sexual interactions. These moments are some of my favorite in the whole book.
The Plan is definitely a hate to love story-line, heavy on the hate at the beginning. The animosity is off the charts, with little to no reason given. As the story progresses, the author reveals bits of information that only endears readers to their personalities but also allows them to make progress with their relationship. The final moments of the story are completely rewarding for all of the hatred shared between the two, and they come full circle, making the pay-off worth it.
The Plan, while not my favorite from the series of standalones, is still an enjoyable read, especially for those who enjoy hate/love relationships. There is animosity, passion, and, most importantly, love.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
4 Pie Worthy Crowns
The Plan is an unexpected romance. Yes, it is second chance. Yes, there is a pregnancy plan. But that is really where it ends. The characters, particularly the hero, is darker than expected, their relationship is more tumultuous, and the story, although giving readers an HEA, has some unexpected plot developments.
Gabe is a pretty angry individual, and he takes his anger out on everyone, particularly Marley, seemingly for no reason. Although, he has reason to be angry with the world for what he is going through, he unnecessarily takes it out on Marley. For this reason, I found it hard to connect with him as a hero in the beginning. As Ella James develops his character, though, readers get a glimpse of what has hardened his walls, making him more likable. By the end of the book readers will love the evolution of his character, as he finally becomes the hero romances readers love.
Marley is another character who is hard to connect with at times. Marley shows immense strength in facing Gabe down at certain times in the story, and it is clear she has a large heart. There are moments, though, where she flees instead of stands, and these moments readers will want her to have some temerity, to face him down and make him treat her better. Her forgiveness, one of her best traits, does pay off for her in the end, and it is often a double edged sword when it comes to her likability and dealings with Gabe.
The chemistry between these two in the bedroom is sizzling, like off the charts, make me blush chemistry. Their physical intimacy legitimizes their actual relationship until their emotions catch up to their sexual interactions. These moments are some of my favorite in the whole book.
The Plan is definitely a hate to love story-line, heavy on the hate at the beginning. The animosity is off the charts, with little to no reason given. As the story progresses, the author reveals bits of information that only endears readers to their personalities but also allows them to make progress with their relationship. The final moments of the story are completely rewarding for all of the hatred shared between the two, and they come full circle, making the pay-off worth it.
The Plan, while not my favorite from the series of standalones, is still an enjoyable read, especially for those who enjoy hate/love relationships. There is animosity, passion, and, most importantly, love.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
__________
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.