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A review by havenotreadinyears
The Overtime Kiss by Lauren Blakely
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am not the biggest fan of nanny storylines, but I enjoyed Lauren Blakely's books in the past so of course I gave it a go. And I have to say, this felt less there's a big difference between the two MCs, probably because she has an accounting degree and runs her own business.
I also really liked the "her parents are shit and she learns to stand up to them" storyline.
I would personally like more diversity, because there is none I can remember, either in side or main characters. Talking sexuality, gender, race, religion,... It doesn't need to be a big part of the story. I guess Sabrina's male friend could be queer, but that's only based on his glittery eyeshadow in one scene. Which shouldn't mean that he's queer. Anyways, I would just really enjoy more of that rep in hockey books because even if they are queer in their storyline they are still very "male".
I also really liked the "her parents are shit and she learns to stand up to them" storyline.
I would personally like more diversity, because there is none I can remember, either in side or main characters. Talking sexuality, gender, race, religion,... It doesn't need to be a big part of the story. I guess Sabrina's male friend could be queer, but that's only based on his glittery eyeshadow in one scene. Which shouldn't mean that he's queer. Anyways, I would just really enjoy more of that rep in hockey books because even if they are queer in their storyline they are still very "male".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Gaslighting
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity