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Sweet Regret by K. Bromberg
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
So yes, this was almost typical of what I would think a second chance, single mother, rockstar romance would be.
With just a few slight surprises that I wasn’t expecting, maybe because I wasn’t looking for a warning signs of certain things. But still wondering how we were going to address the very big single mother factor.
But I do think that it was a great drop moment when it became clear what was going on.
For me, the reason why it’s not higher because there wasn’t enough drama leading up to it and after it. Yes we did get the drama of the finding out and what to do afterwards, but it seemed like everything was kind of cookie cutter shaped, and you just placed the cookie in it.
And maybe it’s because I was expecting a bit more angst when it comes to this type of specific tropes but it just didn’t hit it for me.
I was surprised that I did like how Vince handled the situation and even though he was very staunch in the beginning of his feelings about this certain trope, he was very hands-on and went above, especially the first meeting.
So would I read this again? No.
But would I recommend it to a contemporary friend? Yes.
With just a few slight surprises that I wasn’t expecting, maybe because I wasn’t looking for a warning signs of certain things. But still wondering how we were going to address the very big single mother factor.
But I do think that it was a great drop moment when it became clear what was going on.
For me, the reason why it’s not higher because there wasn’t enough drama leading up to it and after it. Yes we did get the drama of the finding out and what to do afterwards, but it seemed like everything was kind of cookie cutter shaped, and you just placed the cookie in it.
And maybe it’s because I was expecting a bit more angst when it comes to this type of specific tropes but it just didn’t hit it for me.
I was surprised that I did like how Vince handled the situation and even though he was very staunch in the beginning of his feelings about this certain trope, he was very hands-on and went above, especially the first meeting.
So would I read this again? No.
But would I recommend it to a contemporary friend? Yes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Drug abuse, and Abandonment
Flurry by Alison Rhymes
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Didn’t hold me attention enough to finish
Untouchable by Sam Mariano
dark
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? It's complicated
5.0
This will always be the best!
The Try Line by Rebecca Rathe
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
There is just something missing about this whole aspect.
Maybe it’s the angsty girl in me that wants a little bit more negative reaction or consequence.
I just felt that there could’ve been more drama than what we were given.
Maybe it’s the angsty girl in me that wants a little bit more negative reaction or consequence.
I just felt that there could’ve been more drama than what we were given.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
The Text by Juli Hill
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a very short story to have as big of a plot as it had. I hope that makes sense.
There was so much unsaid that it just felt rushed, and like I skipped over all of the nuances.
If it was longer and had the bridge between the gaps then I think this would have definitely been so much better.
There was so much unsaid that it just felt rushed, and like I skipped over all of the nuances.
If it was longer and had the bridge between the gaps then I think this would have definitely been so much better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy
You Broke Me First by Michaela Sawyer
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Better Than I Expected
I thought this was gonna be one of those little trashy fast paced stories, but it definitely wasn’t.
Although the breakups were very dramatic and kind of unnecessary after the first one and especially the second one. But I did understand why they were implemented into the storyline.
I’m also glad that the characters aren’t running from their problems and not talking it out! Except for that second time because she wanted to talk it out and he didn’t wanna hear it.
I thought this was gonna be one of those little trashy fast paced stories, but it definitely wasn’t.
Although the breakups were very dramatic and kind of unnecessary after the first one and especially the second one. But I did understand why they were implemented into the storyline.
I’m also glad that the characters aren’t running from their problems and not talking it out! Except for that second time because she wanted to talk it out and he didn’t wanna hear it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Bullying and Alcohol
One Last Time: An angsty Second Chance romance by Autumn Rayne, Autumn Rayne
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
No Ordinary Love by Maya Alden
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I did cry a little!!
I didn’t think anything of this when it was recommended to me by my cheating romance Facebook group. But I just decided to read it because it seemed from the spoilers like it was gonna be a quick read. I was wrong.
It definitely for me was emotional. I felt for this book. I like how both of the characters were kind of doormats to their situation and they finally backbones and kicked it in gear.
Yes, the hero was definitely a coward throughout most of this book, but it slowly starts getting chipped away as things keep happening that he does not want in his life. It was very nice to see that whole period happen.
The heroine on the other hand, was so used to just running away from her problems and not talking them out. I’m just so glad that we got to see her gather her spirit and acknowledge that may be running away from problems isn’t the best thing to do.
Definitely like it, if more of the author’s books are like this then I’m definitely gonna read them.
I didn’t think anything of this when it was recommended to me by my cheating romance Facebook group. But I just decided to read it because it seemed from the spoilers like it was gonna be a quick read. I was wrong.
It definitely for me was emotional. I felt for this book. I like how both of the characters were kind of doormats to their situation and they finally backbones and kicked it in gear.
Yes, the hero was definitely a coward throughout most of this book, but it slowly starts getting chipped away as things keep happening that he does not want in his life. It was very nice to see that whole period happen.
The heroine on the other hand, was so used to just running away from her problems and not talking them out. I’m just so glad that we got to see her gather her spirit and acknowledge that may be running away from problems isn’t the best thing to do.
Definitely like it, if more of the author’s books are like this then I’m definitely gonna read them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment
Returning To You: A Second Chance Small Town Romance by Charlotte McGinlay
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Too Short
I kind of wish this was more complex and not as short as it was, but for what we get it’s a great story.
I kind of wish this was more complex and not as short as it was, but for what we get it’s a great story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Xander: Helen of Troy Retelling by Drethi A.
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, and Gaslighting
Minor: Infidelity