A review by reka111
Beat around the Bush by Karley Brenna

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

She was my world and my universe, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.

First, what you can expect from this book:
· found-family
· age gap (8 years)
· cowboy with a filthy mouth
· employee x boss
· dual POV
· forced proximity
· touch her and die
· tension & spice
· lovely FMC
· grumpy x sunshine
· damsel in distress

Thank you for the ARC e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Lord, I don't even know what to say all of a sudden. There's so much emotion in me now that I feel everything at once, really.

Oakley was a very lovable protagonist, full of will to fight and perseverance, hope and light, she was a real sunshine, she grew incredibly close to my heart. Lennon had better moments, I would put it this way, I didn't like him being such an overprotective boyfriend, but he was very devoted and loyal, so I guess I'll forgive him for that. Leo, gods I trusted him so much and so much, and now where we are. Stacy and the others were cute anyway, not all of them had big roles, but that's okay, most of them contributed to the development of the main characters.

Their love was so cute, although I could stick the insta-love on it because that's what happened after all. I loved their constant fights, their conversations, in short, things that really moved their relationship forward. In any case, they complement each other well. Maybe there were more erotic parts than my standards, but I guess I was the only one who had a problem with that.

The plot went smoothly and I couldn't find any flaws in it, lovely little afternoon read. The pace was a bit fast for me, but the time jumps weren't distracting, although sometimes I had to read back what kind of day it might be. I liked the phrasing, but I wouldn't say it was that outstanding; There were nice sentences in it, but nothing above average. The ending was perfect, that last few sentences in Lennon's POV were truly beautiful.

I would recommend it especially to those who love cowboys, crave a light read and a little spice, this book is for you.