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A review by risseandshine
After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book started off with a bang.
Literally. *wink wink*
From the first chapter where Alex, our feisty, firecracker of a heroine meets Jeremiah, our big yet adorable bespectacled hero, I already knew that I was going to love this book. Thank heavens this delivered until the very end.
This book has a couple who couldn't be more different but has THE MOST explosive chemistry. Every banter, heated eye contact, and the smallest of skin touching exuded so much tension that made me want to root for their relationship more and more. Not to mention that Jeremiah was so gone for Alex even when she was showing resistance. I love watching a persistent hero slowly crumble a heroine's walls.
And the steam??? I have no words besides I just wanted to melt to the floor and stay as a puddle for as long as possible.
In all seriousness, I love it when a steamy scene clearly isn't just there for the sake of steam (although to be honest that isn't bad at all...but I digress). The steam here (at least the latter ones) is clearly laced with intimacy that I physically felt my heart warm up reading them.
I also appreciated that this story showcased the colorful history and culture of Mexicans in the US. The strong family ties in this book was such an emotional roller coaster to read. Plus the whole plot surrounding the history of their bar added a new layer of mystery (and even eeriness) that was mostly interesting to read.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. This is perfect for those who are in the mood for a sweet and sexy romance with a little something more.
A solid 4/5 for this one with the urge to pick up more of this author's works!
Many thanks to NetGalley for graciously providing this ARC! All comments and opinions are my own.
Literally. *wink wink*
From the first chapter where Alex, our feisty, firecracker of a heroine meets Jeremiah, our big yet adorable bespectacled hero, I already knew that I was going to love this book. Thank heavens this delivered until the very end.
This book has a couple who couldn't be more different but has THE MOST explosive chemistry. Every banter, heated eye contact, and the smallest of skin touching exuded so much tension that made me want to root for their relationship more and more. Not to mention that Jeremiah was so gone for Alex even when she was showing resistance. I love watching a persistent hero slowly crumble a heroine's walls.
And the steam??? I have no words besides I just wanted to melt to the floor and stay as a puddle for as long as possible.
In all seriousness, I love it when a steamy scene clearly isn't just there for the sake of steam (although to be honest that isn't bad at all...but I digress). The steam here (at least the latter ones) is clearly laced with intimacy that I physically felt my heart warm up reading them.
I also appreciated that this story showcased the colorful history and culture of Mexicans in the US. The strong family ties in this book was such an emotional roller coaster to read. Plus the whole plot surrounding the history of their bar added a new layer of mystery (and even eeriness) that was mostly interesting to read.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. This is perfect for those who are in the mood for a sweet and sexy romance with a little something more.
A solid 4/5 for this one with the urge to pick up more of this author's works!
Many thanks to NetGalley for graciously providing this ARC! All comments and opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Racism
Minor: Abortion