cahdii 's review for:

Undeniably Infatuated by J. Saman

5.0

emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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 I think J. Saman's books are about to become my new obsession. This is the second book of hers I’ve read and I am so in love with her stories. This book had me hooked from the start. The chemistry between Stone and Tinsley was fire. My favourite thing about forced proximity stories is the strong emotional bond that usually develops as a result, and this was no exception. By the end of that trip, there was no doubt that those two were meant to be together. The first 20% of the book is really exciting and then it calms down a bit, but the author’s storytelling is so captivating that I was fully engaged throughout.

This is a next gen series spinning off 3 previous series (The Edge series, the Boston's Billionaire Bachelors series and the Irresistibly Yours series) so there are a lot of cousins and uncles and aunties that we meet and I’m desperate to go back and read their stories because they're such a fantastic group of characters. (This is the first book I’ve read in this series.) They're that large, nosy, bickering family that loves and supports each other fiercely and I can’t wait to see more of that.

I love the way the spicy scenes were written. This book doesn’t have that many spicy scenes, but they are intense! those scenes really highlighted the strength of their physical and emotional connection. Stone and Tinsley have a love so strong that years apart and all the obstacles in their path can’t dim. It was really lovely to see.

Tinsley and Stone are great characters. They were both born into money and status, but they’re still relatable. they both have their flaws, but they’re inherently caring people who love fiercely and put the ones they love before themselves. It was nice to see those same loved ones, push them towards their happily ever after.

I’ve listened to both narrators before and really enjoy their work. This performance was no exception. They put a lot of emotion into their performance and really brought the story to life. I particularly liked Jason’s portrayal of Stone in the spicy scenes, all dominant and attentive, as well as his softer side that we see in how he cares for his patients. One of the side characters is British and both narrators do a very convincing English accent.

I can't wait to read the other books in the series. This book is great if you like flawed, emotionally aware characters who learn from their mistakes, love deeply and are protective of the ones they love.

*I received an advance copy from Valentine PR. These opinions are entirely my own.