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Bitter Sweet Heart
by H. Hunting, Helena Hunting
A hot summer hookup takes quite a turn when Maverick walks in late to class to find his new professor is the woman he has been remembering. I am so glad to be back in the Pucked world. Maverick is an absolutely amazing character. He has such a generous heart. He's loyal and protective and cares so much for his family. I particularly appreciated the way in which his experience of childhood trauma was explored.
And Clover was such a great match for him. I loved how it wove in her backstory and problems with her ex. Together Maverick and Clover had off-the-charts chemistry, and it was so clear why the age gap was right for them. Some of you know I was a little concerned how the professor/student relationship would go, but I am happy to report that I loved it and wasn't at all upset about power dynamics or issues of consent.
I re-read Little Lies, as I was waiting for Bitter Sweet Heart. I was very glad I did, and I do recommend reading them in order. Little Lies includes a few crucial scenes that explain a lot of Maverick's motivations. I also enjoy the older generation of his parents and their friends, so it's great to have read the Pucked and All In series as well. This current Lies, Hearts, and Truths series is somewhat heavier in tone than those books, more reminiscent of the Inked Armor books.
To sum up, I loved this book and recommend all the related ones. It brings together sports romance, angst, forbidden love, great chemistry and steamy scenes, and amazing family with all the humor we love from them. There's such growth from so many characters. This book took me on a journey.
Thank you to Helena Hunting and Social Butterfly PR for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.
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4.5 stars rounded up
And Clover was such a great match for him. I loved how it wove in her backstory and problems with her ex. Together Maverick and Clover had off-the-charts chemistry, and it was so clear why the age gap was right for them. Some of you know I was a little concerned how the professor/student relationship would go, but I am happy to report that I loved it and wasn't at all upset about power dynamics or issues of consent.
I re-read Little Lies, as I was waiting for Bitter Sweet Heart. I was very glad I did, and I do recommend reading them in order. Little Lies includes a few crucial scenes that explain a lot of Maverick's motivations. I also enjoy the older generation of his parents and their friends, so it's great to have read the Pucked and All In series as well. This current Lies, Hearts, and Truths series is somewhat heavier in tone than those books, more reminiscent of the Inked Armor books.
To sum up, I loved this book and recommend all the related ones. It brings together sports romance, angst, forbidden love, great chemistry and steamy scenes, and amazing family with all the humor we love from them. There's such growth from so many characters. This book took me on a journey.
Thank you to Helena Hunting and Social Butterfly PR for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.
DM me for content warnings.
4.5 stars rounded up