This is my first Sabrina Jeffries too btw. I don't know why it took me this long to pick up one of her books. But, damn. She can wSo that was cute AF.
This is my first Sabrina Jeffries too btw. I don't know why it took me this long to pick up one of her books. But, damn. She can write a darn good hero.
Honestly, give me any version of this story in any kind of medium, setting or timeline and I would devoured it like a thirsty man in a desert.
Also. A Honestly, give me any version of this story in any kind of medium, setting or timeline and I would devoured it like a thirsty man in a desert.
Also. A certain doomed love story in this one really got me. Don't remember the exact chapter because I was flying through it. But trust me, you'll fucking shed a tear....more
Right, this is a hard review for me to make. Mostly because I fucking LOVE it and I know some people would judge me for enjoying the fuck outta myselfRight, this is a hard review for me to make. Mostly because I fucking LOVE it and I know some people would judge me for enjoying the fuck outta myself.
It has the stupidest plot. Our girl was cursed to be a golden retriever and soon met her mate when he was browsing for a dog in an animal shelter. But oh you wait, her mate? (view spoiler)[He's not a good guy. In fact, he's the villain of the story. (hide spoiler)] Honestly, it didn't turn out the way I wanted it to be and I'm happy that it didn't.
The humour? It can be annoying I'll admit. The plot? A little scattered yes. Our girl here? A little tstl I agree. The romance? Almost nonexistent. It's definitely one of those slow-burn romances with that quirky protagonist and loudmouth-crude-talking best friend (who also acted as simultaneously as your animal sidekick). It filled that vibe of those late 00s, early 10s PNR (top of my mind, Charley Davidson series, Undead series).
Anyhow, I have the best time with this. It's a little dark at times but generally what I would say is a fun romp relaxing kinda book, despite the world-ending consequences it's heading to. ...more
You have to admit the turnover rate in this gang gotta be high with the amount of dead bodies coming out everyday.
Anyway, I don't know what to say aboYou have to admit the turnover rate in this gang gotta be high with the amount of dead bodies coming out everyday.
Anyway, I don't know what to say about this book other than it made me laugh on several different occasions.
My first impression though, I can tell it was trying too hard on being 'dark'. I mean, it is dark. Our heroine did some of the most creatively gory stuffs to some people here. But the shock factor quickly mellowed down when the same thing happened every day. He shot people in the head, she went crazy and then, he called her 'loco' (a word that is so overused, it lost the original daunting effect).
Basically, it didn't have nuances that I always associated with dark gory romance. Everyday is a killing day and there's no slowing down with these people at all.
But, I do appreciate the stupid chuckles it got out from me. That alone worth so much more....more
Welp, there goes another orc romance for the month.
And it's Ruby Dixon. She knows how to make weird hero so freaking attractive and charming. And oh bWelp, there goes another orc romance for the month.
And it's Ruby Dixon. She knows how to make weird hero so freaking attractive and charming. And oh boy, Atagor is one sweet hero in this case. He can sweeps me off my feet anytime.
Plus, I love that we don't get a dainty, petite, doe-eyed heroine this time. Iolanthe is tall, bony, sturdy and plain. Also very well endowed in the chest region. She didn't quite fit in in her family and found herself inadequate. To the point that she found herself to be lacking when she met Atagor... not the fact that she was forced to marry an orc (well, half-orc) for alliances.
Anyway, as far for a quick read, this book did it. I always love seeing different dynamics in a relationship, especially when it's physical and cultural in this sort of situation. And of course, the great smut is just another huge bonus. ...more
Sadie is a serial stalker. She stalked them, fucked them and leave 'em. Until one day, she stalked the wrong person (or perhaps the right man woohoo!)Sadie is a serial stalker. She stalked them, fucked them and leave 'em. Until one day, she stalked the wrong person (or perhaps the right man woohoo!). Bastien Aumont is the dimpled businessman who caught her eyes and I have a sneaky suspicion that he liked being stalked by her. Anyhow, this weird courting phase was sadly cut short before the table was turned and now Sadie was at the receiving end and she wanted none of it.
First of all, trigger warning for descriptive sexual assault/rape scene. Right from the get go, you know that this book isn't all that safe anymore. But somehow, in the middle of the book, it kinda turned romcom for my taste (with intermittent scene of tortures and talk of torture of course). Then, at the end, it becomes dark again (curling iron guys?). I don't know about others, but I love this kinda dark/humour vibe and the fact that this is a debut work just makes it more extraordinary for me.
Second, short as it might be, but I also love the banter between Sadie and Bastien. It was actually fun to read their conversation. You never know what kind of quips going to come out from Sadie's mouth and Bastien's besottedness was too cute. They're both too cute sometimes.
Only criticism I have is on the too quickly unraveling plot in the end. I kinda wanted it to stretch out longer so that we can get to really get to know the villain and his heinous plan; and the issue with Sadie's lack of trusts was also solved too hurriedly. I just wanted for it to steam a little longer, you know. But it's still great, Ms Maur!
So yeah, definitely recommended if you're looking for something dark but not too pitch black, scattered with light humour and awesome relationship....more
In hindsight, this novella is just pure filter read. As in don't go into it thinking it's going to change your life.
However if you go into it, thinkinIn hindsight, this novella is just pure filter read. As in don't go into it thinking it's going to change your life.
However if you go into it, thinking you're going to have half an hour of fluffy read in midst of heavier reads, I think you'll appreciate the simple plot and the conveniences a lot more. As I did
To sum up, just a bunch of bad lucks befell this lady and we have the sweetest, understanding police officer helping her along the way....more
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