annick's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.75
Two enticing spicy scenes but I disliked the misinformation trope and the triangle.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault and Violence
excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jesskalak's review against another edition
3.0
This was okay. I didn't really like or care about any of the characters, though. I definitely did not like the hero, Damon. However, the storyline was original.
miss_murphy's review against another edition
3.0
Quiero darle más, porque es Kleypas, pero es que esta gente ni fu ni fa. En verdad podría haber sido una novella para lo que se ha desarrollado la historia. Lo más interesante sin duda es Logan
ohgeeitslucy's review against another edition
1.5
Attempting to read more of my physical TBR and more of Lisa’s backlog.
Unfortunately this one was…not a blast. A possessive hero is one thing but literal kidnapping and weird consent issues is another. Also other than him wanting her to quit her career I’m unsure of a single substantive conversation these two had.
Unfortunately this one was…not a blast. A possessive hero is one thing but literal kidnapping and weird consent issues is another. Also other than him wanting her to quit her career I’m unsure of a single substantive conversation these two had.
katsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
"She wanted to be loved, but she was terrified of surrendering her heart to someone else's keeping."
"You're an independent woman with a strong spirit—much stronger than my own. However, you mustn't lose the gentle part of your nature, the part that is tender and compassionate."
I was intrigued by this romance. I think I will read more by Kleypas again. The writing itself seemed to be pretty good, but I didn't always love the characters. I waited a few weeks to write this review because school was starting and it was completely overwhelming. I'll be honest, I'm having a hard time recalling most of the plot. So I'll try to flesh out some of my feelings.
I loved and hated how intense Damon was. There were a few moments where, even for a historical romance, he was a bit *too* possessive and pushy. I can't remember a specific scene where this happened but I remember a couple of times, his character felt uncomfy to me. I really liked Julia's character in the beginning. She seemed like a good, strong FMC. However, I was really disappointed by how her story ended. It felt like Kleypas wasted a ton of her potential as a character. Not to say that that isn't a valid choice but it just seems at odds with the character development from the beginning of the novel.
Based on the writing, I think I'd read more by Kleypas. After reading some reviews, it sounds like this wasn't a favorite amongst a lot of her readers. So I'm hopeful that other books by her will deliver better character development.
"You're an independent woman with a strong spirit—much stronger than my own. However, you mustn't lose the gentle part of your nature, the part that is tender and compassionate."
I was intrigued by this romance. I think I will read more by Kleypas again. The writing itself seemed to be pretty good, but I didn't always love the characters. I waited a few weeks to write this review because school was starting and it was completely overwhelming. I'll be honest, I'm having a hard time recalling most of the plot. So I'll try to flesh out some of my feelings.
I loved and hated how intense Damon was. There were a few moments where, even for a historical romance, he was a bit *too* possessive and pushy. I can't remember a specific scene where this happened but I remember a couple of times, his character felt uncomfy to me. I really liked Julia's character in the beginning. She seemed like a good, strong FMC. However, I was really disappointed by how her story ended. It felt like Kleypas wasted a ton of her potential as a character. Not to say that that isn't a valid choice but it just seems at odds with the character development from the beginning of the novel.
Based on the writing, I think I'd read more by Kleypas. After reading some reviews, it sounds like this wasn't a favorite amongst a lot of her readers. So I'm hopeful that other books by her will deliver better character development.
ovary_lord's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately I didn’t believe in this romance. I’m used to swooning over LK’s heroes and this one left me cold. Damon lusted after Julia and forced his feelings onto her. He almost rapes her, is stopped by Logan, but then she decides she wants him after all. This made absolutely no sense and I couldn’t get past this.
I will read Logan’s book but I’m setting my expectations low.
I will read Logan’s book but I’m setting my expectations low.
nia9's review against another edition
3.0
No es la historia que más me ha gustado de la autora, no me ha convencido ninguno de los protagonistas.
jeunine's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5