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2 ⭐️ Loved the concept but I had too many issues with the execution
"Our love was but a song,
Our dreams could not be wrong,
But it's so lonely round the sea of Innisfail."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ irish fae
✨ fantasy quest
✨ unknown family past
✨ strong, independent sea captain FMC
✨ charming, witty landscape architect MMC
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ haters to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ banter
✨ dual pov
✨ one sex scene with minimum details
My Thoughts:
First off, I wanted to thank the author, Tricia O'Malley, and The Nerd Fam for sending me a lovely PR box with lots of goodies along with paperbacks of the first two books. I really appreciate it.
I was intrigued by the concept of Irish fae, so I eagerly dove into this first book. But sadly, it just wasn't for me.
What I liked:
- The Irish lore
- The concept of heart songs between mates
- Imogen's hero's journey
- Bianca's friendship with Imogen
What I didn't like:
The plot. You're telling me the Prince of all the fae, his best mate/the King of the water fae, and a random fae/human couple are going on a rescue mission to save the Prince's mate, Lily, by commandeering a tourist boat from our heroine, Imogen? Even though the Prince's mother has a whole freaking fleet or he could just offer Imogen money for her boat and skills as a captain?
Then, they have ZERO plan but to listen to Lily's mate/heart song to try to find her? So twelve hours into their quest, they are attacked and seek shelter in a magical cove where a ghost literally says, "The goddesses are willing to reward those who act in pure intent and not out of malice. Your journey thus far has been such. Therefore, I can tell you Lily is being held on the Aran Islands." Okay, well that was easy.
Then, they reach the islands and this band of FIVE decides to take on an army of who knows how many, and they end up saving Lily because SPOILER, the heroine Imogen actually has powers and ends up wiping out the bad fae.
The story was predictable and juvenile. I think if the one sex scene was removed, this would be better for a younger audience (12+) who isn't familiar with intricate fantasy stories.
The world-building wasn't developed enough and what was written wasn't very strong. There's goddesses, fae, ghosts, humans, royal courts, and realms. It's a lot of information. And while I was intrigued by this world, it felt overly complicated and not explained well enough. Also, having the two Fae groups be the Domnua and Danula can be confusing to readers since they both start with D. But, the worst part was explaining how they are colloquially known as the good fae and bad fae. This is another aspect of the story that felt very juvenile.
The romance. I liked Imogen. Nolan was alright. I did like the hate-to-love trope. However, I didn't believe there was any real chemistry. These idiots basically full-on hate each other until the end when they realize they're fated mates. And even though Nolan thought she was a traitor and he completely betrayed Imogen's trust two days before, he's suddenly all about her. I'm happy Imogen took a step back to reflect on everything, but two hours later she's sealing the bond with Nolan and saying 'I love you'. Which, in Imogen's own words, "it seemed impossible". Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. By the way, this one sex scene is at 88% of the book, so if you're here for the smut, you'll have to wait a while.
The writing. The sentences were structured fine. So I was able to read the story quickly. However, the way the characters would ignore relevant information in order to move the story forward while keeping the conflict at bay drove me INSANE and wasn't believable in the slightest. It's one thing to have a predictable story. It's another when the characters, who are supposed to be intelligent beings, are acting like massive idiots.
For example, the fae in this world hold matehood in the highest regard, meaning everyone knows about it and would be able to understand the signs pointing out you've found your mate. But apparently being unusually drawn to someone, feeling their emotions, dreaming about them, thinking about fucking them every second of every day, and losing your magik powers apparently aren't obvious signs that your fated mate is right in front of you! No one would ignore these things, especially in a world that values and understands matehood.
Overall, the story was just too juvenile and there were too many inconsistencies for me to get on board with this story. Maybe if I were younger, it wouldn't bother me as much, but I guess I had higher hopes for this adult fantasy novel.
"Our love was but a song,
Our dreams could not be wrong,
But it's so lonely round the sea of Innisfail."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ irish fae
✨ fantasy quest
✨ unknown family past
✨ strong, independent sea captain FMC
✨ charming, witty landscape architect MMC
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ haters to lovers
✨ forced proximity
✨ found family
✨ banter
✨ dual pov
✨ one sex scene with minimum details
My Thoughts:
First off, I wanted to thank the author, Tricia O'Malley, and The Nerd Fam for sending me a lovely PR box with lots of goodies along with paperbacks of the first two books. I really appreciate it.
I was intrigued by the concept of Irish fae, so I eagerly dove into this first book. But sadly, it just wasn't for me.
What I liked:
- The Irish lore
- The concept of heart songs between mates
- Imogen's hero's journey
- Bianca's friendship with Imogen
What I didn't like:
The plot. You're telling me the Prince of all the fae, his best mate/the King of the water fae, and a random fae/human couple are going on a rescue mission to save the Prince's mate, Lily, by commandeering a tourist boat from our heroine, Imogen? Even though the Prince's mother has a whole freaking fleet or he could just offer Imogen money for her boat and skills as a captain?
Then, they have ZERO plan but to listen to Lily's mate/heart song to try to find her? So twelve hours into their quest, they are attacked and seek shelter in a magical cove where a ghost literally says, "The goddesses are willing to reward those who act in pure intent and not out of malice. Your journey thus far has been such. Therefore, I can tell you Lily is being held on the Aran Islands." Okay, well that was easy.
Then, they reach the islands and this band of FIVE decides to take on an army of who knows how many, and they end up saving Lily because SPOILER, the heroine Imogen actually has powers and ends up wiping out the bad fae.
The story was predictable and juvenile. I think if the one sex scene was removed, this would be better for a younger audience (12+) who isn't familiar with intricate fantasy stories.
The world-building wasn't developed enough and what was written wasn't very strong. There's goddesses, fae, ghosts, humans, royal courts, and realms. It's a lot of information. And while I was intrigued by this world, it felt overly complicated and not explained well enough. Also, having the two Fae groups be the Domnua and Danula can be confusing to readers since they both start with D. But, the worst part was explaining how they are colloquially known as the good fae and bad fae. This is another aspect of the story that felt very juvenile.
The romance. I liked Imogen. Nolan was alright. I did like the hate-to-love trope. However, I didn't believe there was any real chemistry. These idiots basically full-on hate each other until the end when they realize they're fated mates. And even though Nolan thought she was a traitor and he completely betrayed Imogen's trust two days before, he's suddenly all about her. I'm happy Imogen took a step back to reflect on everything, but two hours later she's sealing the bond with Nolan and saying 'I love you'. Which, in Imogen's own words, "it seemed impossible". Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. By the way, this one sex scene is at 88% of the book, so if you're here for the smut, you'll have to wait a while.
The writing. The sentences were structured fine. So I was able to read the story quickly. However, the way the characters would ignore relevant information in order to move the story forward while keeping the conflict at bay drove me INSANE and wasn't believable in the slightest. It's one thing to have a predictable story. It's another when the characters, who are supposed to be intelligent beings, are acting like massive idiots.
For example, the fae in this world hold matehood in the highest regard, meaning everyone knows about it and would be able to understand the signs pointing out you've found your mate. But apparently being unusually drawn to someone, feeling their emotions, dreaming about them, thinking about fucking them every second of every day, and losing your magik powers apparently aren't obvious signs that your fated mate is right in front of you! No one would ignore these things, especially in a world that values and understands matehood.
Overall, the story was just too juvenile and there were too many inconsistencies for me to get on board with this story. Maybe if I were younger, it wouldn't bother me as much, but I guess I had higher hopes for this adult fantasy novel.
3.5 ⭐️ Nothing like a man falling in love with a single mother and her baby
✨DNF at 30%✨ Don't let the hot guy on the cover fool you
Have you ever been listening to a teacher or lecture, and you wanted to fall asleep but forced yourself awake? That's what it felt like reading this book. And this year, I decided that if I feel like I have to force myself to read a book, I'm DNFing. It's not worth my time to read something subpar when I could be reading something exceptional.
This book has been on my TBR for ages and received high praise from BookTok and Bookstagram, so my expectations were high. Sadly, it did not live up to the hype.
It had all the elements to a contemporary romance I could want:
- NYC setting
- grumpy x sunshine trope
- marriage of convenience
- forced proximity
- he's a handsome, smart and rich lawyer
- she's a hard working, sweet coffee shop owner
Unfortunately, the story was slow moving, unnecessarily wordy, and incredibly cliche. The characters are boring. There's ZERO romantic chemistry. And what even is the plot? In the words of American Idol ex-judge, Randy Jackson, "It's a no from me dawg".
Have you ever been listening to a teacher or lecture, and you wanted to fall asleep but forced yourself awake? That's what it felt like reading this book. And this year, I decided that if I feel like I have to force myself to read a book, I'm DNFing. It's not worth my time to read something subpar when I could be reading something exceptional.
This book has been on my TBR for ages and received high praise from BookTok and Bookstagram, so my expectations were high. Sadly, it did not live up to the hype.
It had all the elements to a contemporary romance I could want:
- NYC setting
- grumpy x sunshine trope
- marriage of convenience
- forced proximity
- he's a handsome, smart and rich lawyer
- she's a hard working, sweet coffee shop owner
Unfortunately, the story was slow moving, unnecessarily wordy, and incredibly cliche. The characters are boring. There's ZERO romantic chemistry. And what even is the plot? In the words of American Idol ex-judge, Randy Jackson, "It's a no from me dawg".
4 ⭐ An angsty enemies-to-lovers alien romance
"He's everything I never wanted. I thought my cootie would pick a mate that would be kind, and gentle, and caring. Instead, I get the sa-khui Oscar the Grouch, minus the garbage can."
"He's everything I never wanted. I thought my cootie would pick a mate that would be kind, and gentle, and caring. Instead, I get the sa-khui Oscar the Grouch, minus the garbage can."
3 ⭐️ A fun, murder-mystery romance with a twist
”It had happened so naturally, this fall into Winn. Like I was out for a short drive, and when I looked back to where I’d started, instead of traveling yards, I’d gone miles. Deeper and deeper, until there was no turning back. I was in it with this woman. So fucking in it.”
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ murder mystery
✨ sharp, beautiful, new chief of police FMC
✨ loyal, possessive rancher/cowboy
✨ instant attraction
✨ one-night stand to lovers
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ dual pov
✨ mostly fade to black with minimum details
✨ tw: suicide, murder, death of parents, family member with dementia
Honestly, it was a fine story, and I had a good time reading it. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad by any means. If you love small-town romance and murder mystery, I'd say give this book a shot!
What I liked:
- The charming small town of Quincy, Montana.
- Winslow (FMC) and Griffin (MMC) were both competent, strong-willed, and caring.
- The ending. I had a hunch about the ‘suicide’, but I didn't see the twist coming, so that was entertaining. The epilogue also wrapped up the story and romance well. Glad it was HEA.
What I didn't like:
I didn’t really love the author's writing style: lots of info dumping at the beginning, wordy in the wrong places, and then there were some jarring time jumps. I also felt like I was being told more than I was being shown.
While I liked Winslow and Griffin as characters, I didn’t really invest in their romance. But I honestly think that's because I didn't connect with the writing so I couldn't fully immerse myself in their story.
The 'smut' wasn't satisfying. I'd give it a 1/5 for spice. This was a partially closed-door / fade-to-black romance where most of the sex scenes are skipped over, are not very details, and/or are finished after one paragraph. But what we did get didn’t do anything for me, and I think it's because I never really connected to Win and Griffin's romance in a way that allowed me to feel some type of way during their sex scenes.
”It had happened so naturally, this fall into Winn. Like I was out for a short drive, and when I looked back to where I’d started, instead of traveling yards, I’d gone miles. Deeper and deeper, until there was no turning back. I was in it with this woman. So fucking in it.”
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ murder mystery
✨ sharp, beautiful, new chief of police FMC
✨ loyal, possessive rancher/cowboy
✨ instant attraction
✨ one-night stand to lovers
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ dual pov
✨ mostly fade to black with minimum details
✨ tw: suicide, murder, death of parents, family member with dementia
Honestly, it was a fine story, and I had a good time reading it. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad by any means. If you love small-town romance and murder mystery, I'd say give this book a shot!
What I liked:
- The charming small town of Quincy, Montana.
- Winslow (FMC) and Griffin (MMC) were both competent, strong-willed, and caring.
- The ending. I had a hunch about the ‘suicide’, but I didn't see the twist coming, so that was entertaining. The epilogue also wrapped up the story and romance well. Glad it was HEA.
What I didn't like:
I didn’t really love the author's writing style: lots of info dumping at the beginning, wordy in the wrong places, and then there were some jarring time jumps. I also felt like I was being told more than I was being shown.
While I liked Winslow and Griffin as characters, I didn’t really invest in their romance. But I honestly think that's because I didn't connect with the writing so I couldn't fully immerse myself in their story.
The 'smut' wasn't satisfying. I'd give it a 1/5 for spice. This was a partially closed-door / fade-to-black romance where most of the sex scenes are skipped over, are not very details, and/or are finished after one paragraph. But what we did get didn’t do anything for me, and I think it's because I never really connected to Win and Griffin's romance in a way that allowed me to feel some type of way during their sex scenes.
2 ⭐️ Good premise but I was underwhelmed
"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ second chance romance
✨ billionaire romance
✨ small-town setting
✨ billionaire x teacher
✨ childhood best friends to lovers to strangers to lovers
✨ single mother
✨ flashbacks
✨ TW: addiction (alcohol), parental emotional abuse
Look, I know I’m in the minority here, but I didn't enjoy this book as I had hoped. I guess the story isn’t bad by any means. In fact, I enjoyed it whenever Cami showed up. She was just so adorable, and I loved her relationship with her mom and Cal. Also, I really commend Lauren Asher writing about heavy topics such as addiction and emotional abuse. And I do think these aspects were explored relatively well. However, I had quite a few issues with the story:
This book was just too long. Besides Cal's addiction and a few smutty scenes, not much happens. After around 40% of the story, I got bored and started skimming a bit. It really should have been cut 100 pages at a minimum.
Lana is a boring character. All I can remember about her is that she's a single mother, loves to bake, and is somehow still madly in love with an addict who walked away from her YEARS ago. Like babe, how did you not move on? Also, Alana says she wants to help Cal but also doesn't really offer much support for fear she and Cami are going to get hurt. I get she has trust issues. I really do. But how she eventually 'overcomes' it isn't really discussed, and as someone who grew up with immediate family members who were addicts, it would take more than a few months to trust again fully.
What happened to Cal? Cal was the brother I looked forward to reading about most. He was so fun and witty in the other books but such a dud in this one. I love reading about damaged heroes, especially when they put on a confident front, but the charm wasn't there at all. As I mentioned earlier, the best part was his recovery journey. However, even that bothered me towards the end. He says he decides to go to rehab for himself, but how it was written makes it seem that it's entirely for Alana and Cami. Also, he's supposed to be a genius, but we don't see any part of that in the story.
As someone who grew up in a home with substance addiction, Cal wasn't someone I found attractive in any way. I've already mentioned that he lacked the charm from the other books. But after reading about how he treated Lana during their previous relationship, I was not rooting for them to get back together. And it bothered me that his reason for getting sober was that he wanted a life with Lana and Cami (even though he says it's for himself, but you just know it wasn't). In reality, love isn't enough to get clean. Wanting a picture-perfect life isn't enough to get clean. Nothing will convince addicts that they need to get clean and stay clean besides themselves. While Cal says he wants to get clean for himself, his actions and thoughts do not really reflect that. Plus, would he really even be ready for a healthy relationship and to become a father right after getting clean? My opinion is no. I'm sure there’s someone in real life who’s recovered as quickly and perfectly as Cal does at the end of this book, but this felt extremely unrealistic - a butterfly and rainbows happy ending.
There weren't enough flashbacks or background info detailing Lana and Cal’s past relationship. Instead, we jump right into the second chance romance part without much exploration of the couple's relationship before the first fallout. So I never really understood the depth of their connection and couldn't invest in them as a couple.
Cal and Lana drove me crazy with their back-and-forth relationship. I didn't really like Lana and Cal, so the constant "I hate you" to "I love you" vibes got annoying after a while.
Overall, I'm disappointed with the story, but I'm also not surprised. I really loved The Fine Print but wasn't impressed with Terms and Conditions, so I guess I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ second chance romance
✨ billionaire romance
✨ small-town setting
✨ billionaire x teacher
✨ childhood best friends to lovers to strangers to lovers
✨ single mother
✨ flashbacks
✨ TW: addiction (alcohol), parental emotional abuse
Look, I know I’m in the minority here, but I didn't enjoy this book as I had hoped. I guess the story isn’t bad by any means. In fact, I enjoyed it whenever Cami showed up. She was just so adorable, and I loved her relationship with her mom and Cal. Also, I really commend Lauren Asher writing about heavy topics such as addiction and emotional abuse. And I do think these aspects were explored relatively well. However, I had quite a few issues with the story:
This book was just too long. Besides Cal's addiction and a few smutty scenes, not much happens. After around 40% of the story, I got bored and started skimming a bit. It really should have been cut 100 pages at a minimum.
Lana is a boring character. All I can remember about her is that she's a single mother, loves to bake, and is somehow still madly in love with an addict who walked away from her YEARS ago. Like babe, how did you not move on? Also, Alana says she wants to help Cal but also doesn't really offer much support for fear she and Cami are going to get hurt. I get she has trust issues. I really do. But how she eventually 'overcomes' it isn't really discussed, and as someone who grew up with immediate family members who were addicts, it would take more than a few months to trust again fully.
What happened to Cal? Cal was the brother I looked forward to reading about most. He was so fun and witty in the other books but such a dud in this one. I love reading about damaged heroes, especially when they put on a confident front, but the charm wasn't there at all. As I mentioned earlier, the best part was his recovery journey. However, even that bothered me towards the end. He says he decides to go to rehab for himself, but how it was written makes it seem that it's entirely for Alana and Cami. Also, he's supposed to be a genius, but we don't see any part of that in the story.
As someone who grew up in a home with substance addiction, Cal wasn't someone I found attractive in any way. I've already mentioned that he lacked the charm from the other books. But after reading about how he treated Lana during their previous relationship, I was not rooting for them to get back together. And it bothered me that his reason for getting sober was that he wanted a life with Lana and Cami (even though he says it's for himself, but you just know it wasn't). In reality, love isn't enough to get clean. Wanting a picture-perfect life isn't enough to get clean. Nothing will convince addicts that they need to get clean and stay clean besides themselves. While Cal says he wants to get clean for himself, his actions and thoughts do not really reflect that. Plus, would he really even be ready for a healthy relationship and to become a father right after getting clean? My opinion is no. I'm sure there’s someone in real life who’s recovered as quickly and perfectly as Cal does at the end of this book, but this felt extremely unrealistic - a butterfly and rainbows happy ending.
There weren't enough flashbacks or background info detailing Lana and Cal’s past relationship. Instead, we jump right into the second chance romance part without much exploration of the couple's relationship before the first fallout. So I never really understood the depth of their connection and couldn't invest in them as a couple.
Cal and Lana drove me crazy with their back-and-forth relationship. I didn't really like Lana and Cal, so the constant "I hate you" to "I love you" vibes got annoying after a while.
Overall, I'm disappointed with the story, but I'm also not surprised. I really loved The Fine Print but wasn't impressed with Terms and Conditions, so I guess I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
4 ⭐️ My first cowboy romance, and it was so sweet!
"He doesn't feel like theirs when he looks at me like that. I wonder for a moment if he feels like I'm his."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ bull rider and pr manager
✨ opposites attract
✨ 'enemies' -to-lovers
✨ forbidden romance
✨ instant attraction
✨ forced proximity
✨ only one bed
✨ he falls first
✨ age gap (7 years)
✨ dual POV
✨ banter
✨ spice
I've never read a cowboy romance, and this did not disappoint. From the loveable characters to the yummy tension and spice, Flawless is a wonderful first book in the Chestnut Springs series.
What I loved:
Summer. This girl's got some balls. I love her 'take no shit' attitude and how she can handle her own. But she's also incredibly kind and caring—sometimes to the point of being a people pleaser. I appreciate that she has a complicated past with her health and relationships and ends up dealing with some of these issues head-on throughout the story. Summer was a lovely heroine and I enjoyed seeing her growth.
Rhett. This man. At first, he was such a dick, and I wasn't sure if he would be more than a sexy bull ride and player. But I was wrong. Behind all the bluster, Rhett is a sensitive guy who's never felt like anyone really understood him, and I think that's something many people can relate to. I mean, who hasn't ever felt that way before? He has tried to bury this hurt by acting wild and reckless, but unfortunately for him, his actions have caught up with him. It takes him a while to figure things out, but I really enjoyed seeing Rhett mature and grow throughout this story. Rhett really is such a sweet, loving guy. And he's incredibly protective of those he loves. What he does for Theo nearly gave me a heart attack!
Also, his pining, obsession, and love for Summer are everything! And his dirty talk. God damn, it was hot.
The romance. Summer and Rhett melt my heart, and their sex scenes together melt my panties (but more on that in a bit). I just love how perfect they are for one another. Rhett may have the soul of a bronco, but Summer is the only one to break him. Summer rounds out his rough edges out, and Rhett makes her a little more gritty. They balance each other out perfectly. The way they love and support each other is something everyone should want in a relationship.
The tension and smut. God damn. I loved the tension between Summer and Rhett at first - he doesn't want her babysitting him, she's not afraid to put him in his place, and they're both incredibly sexy and attracted to each other. I love that there was time for them to get to know each other deeper before anything physical happened. Because once it does, OMG it is explosive. The buildup was great and the smut was even better. Rhett's dirty talk was top-notch.
The banter. Part of what added to the incredible tension between Summer and Rhett is their amazing banter. These two are so witty and watching them verbally spare was a delight. Even when they fall in love, I love that they keep the banter up and poke fun at each other without hurting the other's feelings.
Harvey. Rhett's dad cracked me up! I absolutely adore this man and can't wait to see more of him in the next books.
Honestly, there wasn't much I didn't like! But . . .
The phrase "I get off on it" is used a lot. I'm not sure exactly how many times but it was enough for me to notice and get annoyed.
After 75% of the story, I started to get bored. This story has very low stakes and focuses more on the romance than the plot. So once they get together, there's not much to look forward to.
The conflict at the end wasn't my favorite. Again since this had low stakes, the conflict wasn't really anything major, so it didn't make for an exciting ending.
Overall, I enjoyed Flawless and can't wait to read the rest of the series! If you want to dip your toes into a cowboy romance, this is definitely where you should start!
"He doesn't feel like theirs when he looks at me like that. I wonder for a moment if he feels like I'm his."
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ small-town romance
✨ bull rider and pr manager
✨ opposites attract
✨ 'enemies' -to-lovers
✨ forbidden romance
✨ instant attraction
✨ forced proximity
✨ only one bed
✨ he falls first
✨ age gap (7 years)
✨ dual POV
✨ banter
✨ spice
I've never read a cowboy romance, and this did not disappoint. From the loveable characters to the yummy tension and spice, Flawless is a wonderful first book in the Chestnut Springs series.
What I loved:
Summer. This girl's got some balls. I love her 'take no shit' attitude and how she can handle her own. But she's also incredibly kind and caring—sometimes to the point of being a people pleaser. I appreciate that she has a complicated past with her health and relationships and ends up dealing with some of these issues head-on throughout the story. Summer was a lovely heroine and I enjoyed seeing her growth.
Rhett. This man. At first, he was such a dick, and I wasn't sure if he would be more than a sexy bull ride and player. But I was wrong. Behind all the bluster, Rhett is a sensitive guy who's never felt like anyone really understood him, and I think that's something many people can relate to. I mean, who hasn't ever felt that way before? He has tried to bury this hurt by acting wild and reckless, but unfortunately for him, his actions have caught up with him. It takes him a while to figure things out, but I really enjoyed seeing Rhett mature and grow throughout this story. Rhett really is such a sweet, loving guy. And he's incredibly protective of those he loves. What he does for Theo nearly gave me a heart attack!
Also, his pining, obsession, and love for Summer are everything! And his dirty talk. God damn, it was hot.
The romance. Summer and Rhett melt my heart, and their sex scenes together melt my panties (but more on that in a bit). I just love how perfect they are for one another. Rhett may have the soul of a bronco, but Summer is the only one to break him. Summer rounds out his rough edges out, and Rhett makes her a little more gritty. They balance each other out perfectly. The way they love and support each other is something everyone should want in a relationship.
The tension and smut. God damn. I loved the tension between Summer and Rhett at first - he doesn't want her babysitting him, she's not afraid to put him in his place, and they're both incredibly sexy and attracted to each other. I love that there was time for them to get to know each other deeper before anything physical happened. Because once it does, OMG it is explosive. The buildup was great and the smut was even better. Rhett's dirty talk was top-notch.
The banter. Part of what added to the incredible tension between Summer and Rhett is their amazing banter. These two are so witty and watching them verbally spare was a delight. Even when they fall in love, I love that they keep the banter up and poke fun at each other without hurting the other's feelings.
Harvey. Rhett's dad cracked me up! I absolutely adore this man and can't wait to see more of him in the next books.
Honestly, there wasn't much I didn't like! But . . .
The phrase "I get off on it" is used a lot. I'm not sure exactly how many times but it was enough for me to notice and get annoyed.
After 75% of the story, I started to get bored. This story has very low stakes and focuses more on the romance than the plot. So once they get together, there's not much to look forward to.
The conflict at the end wasn't my favorite. Again since this had low stakes, the conflict wasn't really anything major, so it didn't make for an exciting ending.
Overall, I enjoyed Flawless and can't wait to read the rest of the series! If you want to dip your toes into a cowboy romance, this is definitely where you should start!
3.5 ⭐️ Surprised by how much I enjoyed this!
"I'm not here to romance you, Bree, I'm here to take my pleasure from your body. And I'm going to fuck you so damn good, no man will ever compare."
Yes, Sir.
"I'm not here to romance you, Bree, I'm here to take my pleasure from your body. And I'm going to fuck you so damn good, no man will ever compare."
Yes, Sir.
3 ⭐️ perfect to listen to if you want something ridiculous and funny (audiobook review)
I don’t usually do audiobooks, but overall, this was a fun book to listen to. It was almost like watching a dumb, high-drama TV show. The characters and the situation are ridiculous, but I enjoyed the story and the romance.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ billionaire romance
✨ pretty woman retelling (she's not a prostitute just unemployed)
✨ dual POV
✨ instant attraction
✨ contracted fake engagement and pregnancy
✨ resisting each other to lovers
✨ age gap
✨ forced proximity
✨ smut
As I already said, I enjoyed the overall story. I'm a fan of the billionaire and fake dating, or in this case fake engagement, romance. The story kept me entertained while I listened during my workouts and walks.
The smut, I actually thought it was pretty hot. There are quite a few sex scenes that got me feeling all sorts of things (the shower scene
I don’t usually do audiobooks, but overall, this was a fun book to listen to. It was almost like watching a dumb, high-drama TV show. The characters and the situation are ridiculous, but I enjoyed the story and the romance.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ billionaire romance
✨ pretty woman retelling (she's not a prostitute just unemployed)
✨ dual POV
✨ instant attraction
✨ contracted fake engagement and pregnancy
✨ resisting each other to lovers
✨ age gap
✨ forced proximity
✨ smut
As I already said, I enjoyed the overall story. I'm a fan of the billionaire and fake dating, or in this case fake engagement, romance. The story kept me entertained while I listened during my workouts and walks.
The smut, I actually thought it was pretty hot. There are quite a few sex scenes that got me feeling all sorts of things (the shower scene