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plot_and_pleasure_jp87's Reviews (93)
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wyatt and Sally
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
emotional
sad
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
I LOVE how body positive this book was. It was nice to see a FMC who struggled with body image issues, yet was worshiped by her partner, and how that gave her the confidence she needed to see her beauty and worth. I also appreciated them incorporating mental health, and the animal shelter. However, I wish we got a larger peak into why Zee and Madison buried their rivalry, and how they came to form the foundation. It was just kind of briefly mentioned. However, I do love Zee’s relationship with his found family, especially his relationship with his “niece” Ella. Nothing will make a woman swoon more for a man like him wearing an Elsa costume -ha!
I found myself often frustrated with Zee. He kept saying “everyone left me,” “nobody truly loved me for me…” I’m, because his sister and his dad didn’t. One woman left him, a very important one, but come on dude… if I was his sister I’d be like “wtf?!?” I’m glad he and his dad reconciled, and he realized that his father was dealing with a loss, too; but he never let him go without. With as many years in therapy Zee had, I would’ve loved for this epiphany to happen sooner.
I found myself often frustrated with Zee. He kept saying “everyone left me,” “nobody truly loved me for me…” I’m, because his sister and his dad didn’t. One woman left him, a very important one, but come on dude… if I was his sister I’d be like “wtf?!?” I’m glad he and his dad reconciled, and he realized that his father was dealing with a loss, too; but he never let him go without. With as many years in therapy Zee had, I would’ve loved for this epiphany to happen sooner.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was a cute/spicy cowboy romance, that could be a little predictable at times, but had really great moments!
Instead of focusing on what was typical or cliche, I wanted to focus on what I thought made this story unique. Def spoilers ahead…
I love that the representation of a MMC appreciating a woman’s body hair. It was refreshing to see pubic hair not only mentioned, but preferred and adored.
I LOVED seeing the MMC saying that he would be by the FMC’s side and support her decision during the pregnancy scare. This is appreciated in a cowboy romance, as I think we often assume this MMC’s in Texas are conservative and controlling. And while I loved that Cash was wanting to have babies with Mollie, he wanted to support her and what she needed more than that.
I loved seeing how comfortable with emotions a MMC cowboy was. He didn’t shy away from his emotions or feelings.
I really appreciated that they didn’t try to mend all the relationships, that they allowed them to be messy. From Mollie confronting her mom about not inviting anyone from the ranch to Garrett’s funeral, and her mom being imperfect in still holding her grudges and resentment that Garrett didn’t choose her and Mollie over the ranch; to allowing Mollie to end the story still disappointed in her relationship with her dad. Cash, while loving Garrett like a second father also knows how stubborn he was, and sharing with Garrett while alive (and with Mollie after his parsing) that Garrett was the parent, and it being his responsibility to reach out to Mollie.
Lastly, I love the theme of letting them both have their dreams. Of not having one give up their dreams or even zip code to be with the other.
Instead of focusing on what was typical or cliche, I wanted to focus on what I thought made this story unique. Def spoilers ahead…
I love that the representation of a MMC appreciating a woman’s body hair. It was refreshing to see pubic hair not only mentioned, but preferred and adored.
I LOVED seeing the MMC saying that he would be by the FMC’s side and support her decision during the pregnancy scare. This is appreciated in a cowboy romance, as I think we often assume this MMC’s in Texas are conservative and controlling. And while I loved that Cash was wanting to have babies with Mollie, he wanted to support her and what she needed more than that.
I loved seeing how comfortable with emotions a MMC cowboy was. He didn’t shy away from his emotions or feelings.
I really appreciated that they didn’t try to mend all the relationships, that they allowed them to be messy. From Mollie confronting her mom about not inviting anyone from the ranch to Garrett’s funeral, and her mom being imperfect in still holding her grudges and resentment that Garrett didn’t choose her and Mollie over the ranch; to allowing Mollie to end the story still disappointed in her relationship with her dad. Cash, while loving Garrett like a second father also knows how stubborn he was, and sharing with Garrett while alive (and with Mollie after his parsing) that Garrett was the parent, and it being his responsibility to reach out to Mollie.
Lastly, I love the theme of letting them both have their dreams. Of not having one give up their dreams or even zip code to be with the other.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
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
Lance and Harper
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Kate Stewart does it again!
After a one night stand with who she believes is a fellow teacher, Clarissa finds herself pregnant.
Needing to tell Troy about the pregnancy, and hopeful for the possibility of something more, Clarissa shows up at the teach Troy told her she teaches at to learn he is in fact, not a teacher at all, but a high-school senior.
Clarissa is immediately devastated and embarrassed, knowing that her career could be ruined by what took place, even though Troy was of legal age. She makes the decision then and there that Troy will never be in their child’s life, and that he is to stay away from them.
Troy, being raised by a strong single mom wants nothing more than to be a part of his son’s life. He knows he messed up by lying to Clarissa, but is determined to make sure they both know he will do whatever it takes to earn them.
While being a Football Star at TGU, and an excellent student, Troy also works full-time at nights to provide for his son, and pay rent for the room at the house next door to Clarissa and their son Dante.
Clarissa is anything but happy when she learns he lives next door, but after Troy makes it clear that he will do whatever it takes to be in their lives, she agrees to let him get to know Dante as “the neighbor,” until and IF she decides they can tell Dante Troy is his father.
As Troy struggles with this dynamic, constantly feeling like he’s never enough, and cannot prove himself, he also find himself in awe of Clarissa and the amazing job she’s done with their son. Clarissa and Troy find themselves opening up to each other and entertaining the possibility of a future, together. However, the resentment, lack of trust, and fear of what could happen if they fail prove to make this a challenge.
With the NFL knocking at his door, Troy finds himself questioning if he really wants to go at all, because all he’s ever wanted lives in the house next door.
After a one night stand with who she believes is a fellow teacher, Clarissa finds herself pregnant.
Needing to tell Troy about the pregnancy, and hopeful for the possibility of something more, Clarissa shows up at the teach Troy told her she teaches at to learn he is in fact, not a teacher at all, but a high-school senior.
Clarissa is immediately devastated and embarrassed, knowing that her career could be ruined by what took place, even though Troy was of legal age. She makes the decision then and there that Troy will never be in their child’s life, and that he is to stay away from them.
Troy, being raised by a strong single mom wants nothing more than to be a part of his son’s life. He knows he messed up by lying to Clarissa, but is determined to make sure they both know he will do whatever it takes to earn them.
While being a Football Star at TGU, and an excellent student, Troy also works full-time at nights to provide for his son, and pay rent for the room at the house next door to Clarissa and their son Dante.
Clarissa is anything but happy when she learns he lives next door, but after Troy makes it clear that he will do whatever it takes to be in their lives, she agrees to let him get to know Dante as “the neighbor,” until and IF she decides they can tell Dante Troy is his father.
As Troy struggles with this dynamic, constantly feeling like he’s never enough, and cannot prove himself, he also find himself in awe of Clarissa and the amazing job she’s done with their son. Clarissa and Troy find themselves opening up to each other and entertaining the possibility of a future, together. However, the resentment, lack of trust, and fear of what could happen if they fail prove to make this a challenge.
With the NFL knocking at his door, Troy finds himself questioning if he really wants to go at all, because all he’s ever wanted lives in the house next door.
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Theo and Laney
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Beau Eaton (town hero) and Bailey Jansen (town pariah). Beau is one of the only people in chestnut springs who has always been nice to Bailey. Bailey’s brothers and father are town criminals, and their land runs up against the Eaton’s. Bailey has always had to suffer for the consequences of her family’s actions, and she wants nothing more than to save enough money (which her job at the local bar the rails out can’t support alone) to get out of chestnut springs and start over. She has a dream of becoming a chiropractor.
Beau has returned from his career as a special ops soldier after being missing in action after he goes to rescue a fellow soldier. Beau is no longer the same man he once ways, and he is struggling to learn his new purpose. Beau is feeling smothered by his family. He returned to work with his brother in the ranch, and hates it. He also lives on the ranch, and has no escape from their constant concerns. As a result he turns to the local bar to drown his sorrows. During his visits he learns more about little Bailey Jansen, the girl (now woman) he always had a soft spot for. His need to protect her also provides an opportunity for him to have some much needed breathing room. Beau suggests that he and Bailey have a fake engagement. His influence and name would allow Bailey to get another job until she can get out of town, and with her family believing he has found love, they will leave him alone.
Beau and Bailey find their pretending to be engaged is not as difficult as they thought, leading them both dreading how they would go their separate ways when the time would come.
During their time together, Beau and Bailey learn to take back 2:11am, to be vulnerable with each other, to trust each other, become teammates, and experience many firsts of a lifetime.
Beau has returned from his career as a special ops soldier after being missing in action after he goes to rescue a fellow soldier. Beau is no longer the same man he once ways, and he is struggling to learn his new purpose. Beau is feeling smothered by his family. He returned to work with his brother in the ranch, and hates it. He also lives on the ranch, and has no escape from their constant concerns. As a result he turns to the local bar to drown his sorrows. During his visits he learns more about little Bailey Jansen, the girl (now woman) he always had a soft spot for. His need to protect her also provides an opportunity for him to have some much needed breathing room. Beau suggests that he and Bailey have a fake engagement. His influence and name would allow Bailey to get another job until she can get out of town, and with her family believing he has found love, they will leave him alone.
Beau and Bailey find their pretending to be engaged is not as difficult as they thought, leading them both dreading how they would go their separate ways when the time would come.
During their time together, Beau and Bailey learn to take back 2:11am, to be vulnerable with each other, to trust each other, become teammates, and experience many firsts of a lifetime.