So for three books, Olivia and Finn's history has been kept a secret from us. It was so bad that Olivia wouldn't even let Finn come into her bar. RuleSo for three books, Olivia and Finn's history has been kept a secret from us. It was so bad that Olivia wouldn't even let Finn come into her bar. Rule Number Three - no Finn Rhodes in the bar! They avoided each for 12 years. And then it's revealed why they've fallen out... and BOY WAS IT STUPID.
I hate second chance romances, and even more when its for a completely stupid and unrealistic reason. Genuinely, it pissed me off so much I wasn't even rooting for the main couple.
My least favourite of the series and my least favourite couple. A disappointing ending to the Queen Cove's series.
Series Ranking: 1. In Your Dreams, Holden Rhodes (Book 3) 2. That Kind of Guy (Book 1) 3. The Wrong Mr. Right (Book 2) 4. Finn Rhodes Forever (Book 4)...more
It didn't help that JP (dad's best friend) was also her godfather who had been the second person to hold herThis just felt a little too taboo for me.
It didn't help that JP (dad's best friend) was also her godfather who had been the second person to hold her when she was born, and had treated her pretty much like a daughter up until the day she turned 18.
The smut was excellent but JP x Whitney's only connection was good sex. They didn't have any other conversation outside of Whitney cheating on her fiancé, her parents finding out about their relationship or the fact they love each other. Their relationship wasn't believable which just made it feel creepier.
I probably won't read more from this author but fans of slightly taboo books may enjoy this.
Book includes: - Age Gap - Daddy Kink - Father's best friend x best friend's daughter - Second chance romance - Cheating - Pegging...more
In book 1 we meet Leah and Wilder, one of the OG members of the Renegades.
It is revealed that Wilder's ex-girlfriend Rachel (also Leah's best friend)In book 1 we meet Leah and Wilder, one of the OG members of the Renegades.
It is revealed that Wilder's ex-girlfriend Rachel (also Leah's best friend) cheated on him with this best friend Nova, another OG member of the Renegades.
Wilder gives Nova an ultimatum - the Renegades or Rachel. This book deals with the consequences of Nova choosing the Renegades over Rachel, and Wilder's plan to get them back together.
I was extremely excited for this book and was not disappointed. I loved Nova, and Rachel was just the perfect amount of petty. You could tell these two were meant for each other, and outside factors kept pulling them apart.
This is an enjoyable and easy contemporary romance series from Rebecca Yarros, and I'm excited to dive into the third and final book. ...more
I knew I was going to struggle with this book. 'Better Than The Movies' was the perfect comfort read between two childhood frenemies. Seeing them two I knew I was going to struggle with this book. 'Better Than The Movies' was the perfect comfort read between two childhood frenemies. Seeing them two years later broken up after the death of Wes' father was like a shot to the heart.
And yet.
It felt so realistic and heartbreaking. 'Better Than The Movies' was that perfect romcom experience whereas 'Nothing Like the Movies' brings you back down to earth and shows you the devastation that grief can cause. Wes and Liz are soulmates and yet, life just keeps getting in the way.
My only frustration was that if these characters had literally had one conversation early on, this book could have been 100 pages shorter! I would loved to have seen more happy moments between the two characters.
While this didn't hit the same as the first book, I enjoyed it nonetheless. Lynn Painter is an auto-buy author for me.
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. ...more
If you’ve read a contemporary romance from Yarros and enjoyed it, you’ll enjoy this one. Nothing stellar but still hugely enjoyable.
My only gripe is If you’ve read a contemporary romance from Yarros and enjoyed it, you’ll enjoy this one. Nothing stellar but still hugely enjoyable.
My only gripe is the FMC being completely in love with the MMC her whole life, but still dating his younger brother for years. The four stars was for the ick that gave me when she admitted that....more
The fact that no one told Rebecca that this book was a bad idea shows that she does not have anyone in her life she can trust.
Because who thinks writThe fact that no one told Rebecca that this book was a bad idea shows that she does not have anyone in her life she can trust.
Because who thinks writing a second chance romance based around the events of the Taliban taking Afghanistan after a 20 year war, a conflict that devastated thousands, was a good idea.
And our FMC risks people's lives because she's lost contact with her journalist sister, who doesn't even want her there. The FMC also reveals that she's only in politics, not to withdraw American soldiers from Afghanistan but rather... to get her boyfriend home. Literally. She admits that's the only reason.
Honestly, this whole book was icky and reeking of white saviour. The romance itself was predictable and boring, and neither of the characters had any chemistry. The miscommunication that resulted in our FMC believing the MMC was dead for 3 years was the nail in the coffin with this book.
I know Yarros' has a love of military romances but this one could not have been more tone-deaf. This was a topic that needed a lot more sensitivity and it missed the mark.
Hugely disappointing from her and could do with a complete re-write....more
K.A. Tucker just writes romances that I slowly fall in love with.
Twenty-nine year old Piper Calloway is the VP of her dad's company, happily single K.A. Tucker just writes romances that I slowly fall in love with.
Twenty-nine year old Piper Calloway is the VP of her dad's company, happily single and living with her best friends. That is until she bumps into Kyle Miller, the boy she fell in love with 13 years ago at Camp Wawa, in her father's building as one of the new security guards. The worst part is... he doesn't remember her.
I'm usually not the biggest fan of second-chance romances but this one actually made sense for the story. Kyle and Piper were truly soulmates and it was sad they were kept apart for so long. I loved the flashbacks and it felt like we got to fall in love with them twice.
The Simple Wild still stands as my favourite Tucker novel but this one is definitely in the top 5! ...more
Olivia Wildenstein somehow made it feel like this was a reincarnated Leigh and Jarod (tries to not sob about book 1) without making it feel like the sOlivia Wildenstein somehow made it feel like this was a reincarnated Leigh and Jarod (tries to not sob about book 1) without making it feel like the same two characters. I applaud how well she made them feel like fresh characters, and yet still familiar.
Sad to say goodbye to this world as it was a fun series! ...more
Character Development: 4.5/5 Plot: 5/5 Readability: 5/5 Enjoyment: 5/5
I could not put this book down and I'm so annoyed I waited so lonOverall Score: 5/5
Character Development: 4.5/5 Plot: 5/5 Readability: 5/5 Enjoyment: 5/5
I could not put this book down and I'm so annoyed I waited so long to pick it up. I'm also shocked this is a debut novel for the author because of how well written it was.
What I Liked: ◉ The characters - I loved our FMC and MMC. They were complicated and interesting characters, and their relationship development felt so natural. I may be developing a slight kink for stoic and grumpy florists... will report back. ◉ Dual POV - I loved having POV's from both our characters. Having the flashbacks from our MMC POV was genius and made me enjoy them a lot more (not usually a big fan of flashbacks). ◉ The plot - it was basic and yet I was fully invested. ◉ The writing style & pace - the story had a good pace (even with flashbacks which can sometimes make the story feel stagnant) and the writing style was enjoyable.
What I Didn't Like: ◉ The side characters felt like the weakest area in this book - felt like they could have added that extra oomph (yes, that is the technical term).
I received an advanced copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily....more
This book was mysteriously addictive, I couldn't turn the page fast enough. Adrienne Young has a beautiful way of writing that allows you to ful*4.5*
This book was mysteriously addictive, I couldn't turn the page fast enough. Adrienne Young has a beautiful way of writing that allows you to fully immerse yourself in her world. This is my second book by her and I continue to be impressed.
A perfect Autumn read with first loves and a hint of magic! ...more
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