A review by risseandshine
To Love Jason Thorn by Ella Maise

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The first part of this book completely had my attention. Sadly, it didn't maintain it's grip on me. The whole plotline about Jason's childhood got me thinking "oh great a hero with a 'dark' past I'm on board with this".  I was waiting for that to be explored more, for Jason's character to be given more depth because of his past, but it didn't happen. (Or maybe I expected too much?)

Also, the main trope of this book is marriage of convenience. I felt like the marriage part was rushed, like I just blinked and suddenly they're married. I would have appreciated a scene with the actual marriage and seeing the MCs reactions and feelings towards it. 

I think my 3.5 stars mainly came from the steam. Because they were FIRE. This author knows how to write them as hot as they can go. And I personally think that last scene in the epilogue was very cute and romantic! 

Overall, I don't think this is a bad read at all. It was good, but I've read better (i.e. Marriage For One and all the love I have for that book!!!). Still recommended for an easy, although quite long, contemporary romance read with lots of steam. 
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