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3.5/5
It's cute and I'm glad we saw them dating in a large percent of the plot (though the time flow was weird, it didn't feel like a few months, it felt like a few weeks at most), but I could do without a (public) proposal at the very end (after those few months of daring -when she's only moving in with him) or the wedding a year after they met for the first time.
4.75/5
This book was so good! I didn't like Isaiah very much in the previous books, but I loved him in this one. And I loved Kennedy of course and I am so happy they got their happily ever after!
I love the surprise wedding/marriage of convenience when the guy is obsessed (and the song choice here? Perfection). I loved their relationship and how Kenny's issues were addressed and finally solved. I love that Isaiah stood by her and had her back every single time. I love them.
This book was amazing, I loved it so much. It was so nice to revisit the universe again and I can't wait for Rio's book!
1.75/5
It was horrible. The writing was so cringe and bad. It felt like a gen z kid trying to show how cool they were, while I was dying of a second hand embarrassment from the quality of writing. It was that bad.
The story was cringe too tbh. While I usually love a man obsessed and fake dating, I hated it in this book. Nothing worked. And the fact that her mother was sex-obsessed too and sent her daughter sex toys? That's not normal.
The ending was... So fucking dramatic I was rolling my eyes at the end. And that press conference? Please, if anybody ever did this, it would mean a career suicide. He would get kicked out of the league for starters and never play again because nobody would want him around. Seriously, there's a suspension of disbelief and then there's... This. I hated it. Shouldn't have trusted Reddit recs.
4/5
That was so cute, I liked it! I loved the first book better, but this one was great too. Not as funny, but just as warm.
I love a fake dating scenario and I enjoyed it here. I love how much they loved each other and protective Matthias was over Pet.
And I liked the subplot of Pet looking for the mysterious woman and finding her father, though I would have preferred if it didn't happen on the last pages of the book. I would have preferred this to be more fleshed out. But I'm glad that she found more family!
I wish we saw Dominic and Sylvie's wedding, though I'd prefer for them to still be dating in this book. They were together, what, 6 months? Maybe? 7? I hate when in the books the couple marries that quickly lmao. But I loved them and I was glad we saw them here.
I was hoping for more Dominic and Pet interactions though so I was disappointed. But I loved her friendship with Benjy and Rosie.
Jonny was annoying most of the time. I liked him but seriously, how can someone be that clumsy?? Anyway, this book was fun.
4.25/5
I loved this book. It was a funny and warm read and I enjoyed it very much.
Of course Operation Cake was a caricature of The Great British Bake-Off (including the handshake!) but it was fun. Obviously very exaggerated and overdramatic but fun.
I loved both characters. Dominic was a touch-starved grump with a heart of gold who slowly learns to trust and open up his heart, and Sylvie was a quirky, artistic soul who despite her cheerful exterior, closed and protected herself against hurt and heartbreak again. I love how they both learned how to trust the other person and how to enjoy it. And I loved how their relationship progressed without awkward moments or avoiding each other or shying away from the other after their kiss. I love how they both embraced it and accepted it, even when they were both terrified.
I loved Dom's relationship with his sister and I'm glad they're better now. And Jay and Sylvie... I feel sorry for him, I expected this very early on, but I love that he didn't throw a hissy fit about Dominic, even angry and hurt, he still wanted Sylvie to be happy.
I loved the rivalry, romance, friendship, loyalty and love between Dominic and Sylvie. It was amazing.
...and just now I realized that the main characters share the name of one of my friends and her brother. Awkward! I'm just glad I didn't think about it once while I was reading it hahaha
3.75/5
It was better than the previous book but still, it wasn't at all what I hoped for. The plot was interesting but in the first 40%-50% I couldn't stand Catherine. Seriously, the way she treated Nicholas was horrible. But at the end I resented Nicholas for locking her up??? And it was done in the last part of the book so there was no time for him to grovel? And he didn't even apologize to her? Fuck that. I don't care that he cared for her safety. The man just rescued her from the asylum where she was locked against her will, only to turn around and lock her in his rooms instead. I would have divorced him for that alone. Asshole. I don't forgive him, I don't care how much he loves her.
4.75/5
I loved it and enjoyed it very much. Devlin was such a simp, obsessed with her and yet so gentle and understanding, I loved it!!! He was so down for her and I loved everything about it. And Ophelia risked everything to be with him, their history was so good.
The angst I felt knowing their class difference would prevent them from being together, but I'm so glad that they found their way to each other. And there was no third act breakup, which I'm so grateful for! I loved the characters and their love story, it was amazing. I really hope that the author will soon write another story in this series, I'm very interested in Charlotte's story in particular.
Ophelia and Devlin are amazing. I slightly preferred Maryann and Nicholas's, but this one is so good too.
5/5
That was so good?? Oh my god?? I hated the first book but this one was EXCELLENT. sure, it wasn't perfect and for the writing I would have given it like 3.5, but the vibes??? 5/5, no notes.
Nicholas's arc was so sad and full of anguish and revenge. I love how much he cared for Arianna and how he got revenge in her name. Her story was horrible and I'm glad that the men responsible were punished - though I'm disappointed that the wolf wasn't punished most severely.
But Nicholas's love to Maryann was amazing. HE BROKE THE ARM OF RHE MAN EHO BRUISED HER. HE STALKED HER TO MAKE SURE SHE WAS SAFE. I LOVE HIM.
Maryann was great too! Her willingness to be wicked and her trust in him was great. I love how much she loved Nicolas, but even when she believed him to be in love with someone else, she didn't resent him and just wanted him to be happy.
Their story was so sweet but also tragic (aka her brother is still an asshole but I'm glad Arianna forgave him and found happiness with him? I guess?). The spicy scenes were awesome. I love them!
1.75/5
It was so bad. And it started out amazing!! I had such high hopes!
Unfortunately there's a suspension of disbelief - and then there's this book where inaccuracy punches you in the face with every sentence you read and there's no avoiding it.
I mean how can a paralyzed - or semi paralyzed man - ride horses or climb trees or climb stairs?? And waltz?? Hello?? And he rode his horse for 4 days at least from London to Scotland oh come on!!
And of course at the end there was a miracle fix?? I guess?? He suddenly went hard which was not possible and then what was that in the epilogue? Is he okay? Is he able to walk without using a wheelchair??? I mean what the heck is going on if he can have back to back sex with her with no pain at all??
Just... It was so bad. By the middle of the book I just wanted to be done. The writing was bad and the plot was even worse.
3.75/5
I'm a little disappointed. I wanted something more for Phillip's story and I'm sad I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. He deserved better.
Bell annoyed me in this book lol. But he's a loyal friend. I wish we saw more of Clayton though because I love him the most but he was absent. Thea was more involved in the plot than her husband and I didn't like it.
I liked Sophia and Phillip but I didn't necessarily like the story. And I didn't like how Phillip insisted they stayed in the cellar. Wake up, man, no wonder Sophia was hurt!
4/5
How dare you give me such an excellent title and not give me a scene where the Viscount is, in fact, ridden. How dare you make me excited for the scene and not even write it in the book? I was certain the title was something the Viscount told his love interest! I'm so disappointed now!
Yes, this is why it's not a 5 star book. I'm not above being petty enough to take a star off for that.
I'm glad we finally had more of Clayton and Theodora. And Bell was there too! Ahhh now I binge read the previous books, but was the fact that Phillips brother was killed, something to do with the Bidasoa traitor? I don't remember Philip being ever mentioned in the previous books (that took place a year later), but maybe there was a mention about the Duke? Not sure. I'm so curious now! I hope Phillip will get how own book though!
4/5
I liked it! It was so cute actually. I didn't realize who David was at first but then I remembered he's Marianne's brother right before I started reading the book. I love how Bell accepted him so early. I wish we saw more of Rhys and Julianna but that's okay. I also wish that their wedding was described in more detail instead of just one sentence. It was surprising to learn that the six of them decided to have a joint wedding but at least they're married.
Anabelle pissed me off halfway through the book. She refused to tell David the truth about the Marquess, she pushed David away and acted all standoffish and then she had a gall to be annoyed with him? Come on. Also, yes, she's a coward. She seduced David let him believe they were going to marry, only to turn it around and leave. Ugh.
Also, as much as I loved her conversation with Bell, one talk will not fix the entire childhood trauma and convince her to have a husband and children. Honestly, that conversation should have happened at the beginning of the book and she should be reminded throughout the book about it so that it would at least make sense when she decided to give David a chance. Trauma can't be fixed by one overdue conversation, Valerie!
Though I'm glad that they have their happily ever after.
3.75/5
I knew it. But I didn't know who Marianne was in addition to being the sister! That was a plot twist I should have seen coming though.
I enjoyed it but not as much as the previous two books. It was missing something.
I liked Bell and Marianne, though the love confession was a little over the top for me. But I liked it. I was hoping for more secondary characters (Frances and Kendall and Worth and Julianna) and I'm sad we didn't get more of them and more of their friendship. And it felt like Clayton was barely there as a friend either, which is a shame cause I love him too.
It was a nice story and I'm glad everything ended happily.
4.25/5
It was so good!! I was hoping I would like it more but it seems to be missing something. Not sure what, but I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. Mostly I was frustrated that they broke up because of the misunderstanding and Rhys was so damn stubborn he almost destroyed everything. But Julianna too, at the end! Just call of the wedding, girl! You already know that the Marquess won't make you happy.
I was kind of hoping for more about Juliana and Rhys dealing with Julianna's father. Instead we got Bell and the maid - which I'm interested in but I wanted to see more of a resolution to Julianna and Rhys's story. It kind of feels like it ended in the middle.
But FRANCE?? WHY DOES BELL HAVE TO GO THERE?? I NEED ANSWERS
4.25/5
Oh, that was delightful!! I love this story already. The idea of a nobleman disguising himself as a footman is hilarious and I was so looking forward to Frances learning his true identity! I wasn't disappointed either. I loved the grovel, and Bell is such a good friend!
I really enjoyed Lucas and Frances's story. It was delightful, light, and hilarious. Their connection was strong and I loved how intrigued they were by the other. I wish we had an epilogue with them, but I hope we'll see them being happy and in love in the next books in the series - provided it's not all happening at the same time but a few days later. Anyway, I enjoyed this book.
4.25/5
Okay, this is my first omegaverse book and the first dragon shifter book and I absolutely loved it. The love story was so great, I loved both characters and how feral and obsessed Ronson was with Mairwen. I would have loved to know more about the dragon lore: why was the mating erased from history, what happened that Omegas were seen so below Alphas were before they have been their equals, how the Isle changed during Mariwen and Ronson's rule. And why Mariwen didn't have a scent most of the time - was that because she was destined to Ronson? I need these details. I hoped they would be in the book.
But this book was so good. The love story was great, the bickering humour was hilarious and I loved how Mariwen gained strength and confidence thanks to her relationship with Ronson. And how in love they were, despite not being a love match at first.
I will definitely read the rest of the books in the series if they're ever written. This world is too interesting to abandon it.
3.5/5
This was a cute book. I liked the characters though I expected something more. I liked how MMC was into FMC AND HE BAKES. I love it!!!
The book was nice but not my favourite. I loved Beauty and Beast and my references were nice but a little too on the nose. Really, FMC talked to the bathtub?? Too much.
1/5. If I could give a 0, I would, but on the principle, all finished books are getting 1 at least star.
God, it was so bad, I'm disgusted.
Like seriously what the fuck was that?? The FMC has NO spine whatsoever. None. Her boss introduces her as her fiance? She goes with it. His mother invites HER mother even though she didn't want that? She hugs her. Their mothers are planning their wedding according to what they want, disregarding Preston and Eliza's plans? She goes with it because “oh she can't disappoint their mothers” GROW A SPINE.
If anyone, ANYONE started to plan my wedding and invite my best friends to have this wedding take place within the next 3 weeks, I'm leaving. I'm packing my suitcases and getting the hell out of dodge. I don't wait around and I don't stand silent. So what is my mother would be disappointed? It's not her fucking day. She has no say in it. God, I was hoping for Eliza to finally tell them to fuck off, but noooooooooo, because that wouldn't be polite...
The writing was so bad too. Not just the plot, which was bonkers, or a character development, but writing. When Preston went to the pharmacy to buy condoms the sentence was “he went to buy reinforcements, condoms”. Yes, we know! You don't have to say condoms, reinforcements would be enough!! During sex scenes, the word “pussy” was used 4 times... In 6 sentences. Come on, this is a wattpad lever of writing. The author needs to graduate to ao3 before publishing a book, because it was just bad.
“Eliza moved up the bed, but Preston captured her ankle and pulled her back down until she was a little further onto the bed than the edge.” THIS IS A SENTENCE FROM THE BOOK. I mean, really? Just say he pulled her back down and THAT'S IT. YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE.
Or the explanation here:
“When she arrived back home after being with Preston the first time, she'd changed into the shorts as they felt more comfortable in the heat of summer. It didn't matter what she was wearing. With Preston removing her clothes, they were soon on the floor with her panties.” IF IT DIDN'T MATTER THEN WHY DOES IT SAY WHAT SHE'S WEARING, SAM? WHY?
That book was so bad. Oh my god, never again.
“The sex they shared had been good. Not groundbreaking, but it was nice.”
I need to sit down, I think I'm having a stroke.
