samchase112's review
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The slowest of slow burns, whose deliciousness was tempered by my frustration — and the high page count. Armas’s characters are impeccable and lovable as always, however! Mostly just makes me want to read TSLD again…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia and Violence
Minor: Physical abuse and Sexual harassment
cady_sass's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
1. Main character named Lucas
2. Other main character had her first kiss with Jake Jagielski
3. First date at a record store
4. “Pick me” speech in the rain
This definitely isn’t one tree hill fan fiction but there are way too many odd similarities. I mean, Jake Jagielski???? Lmao
(this was 100% a hate read)
2. Other main character had her first kiss with Jake Jagielski
3. First date at a record store
4. “Pick me” speech in the rain
This definitely isn’t one tree hill fan fiction but there are way too many odd similarities. I mean, Jake Jagielski???? Lmao
(this was 100% a hate read)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, and Alcohol
mezzoanddolce's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Injury/injury detail
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Violence
things100's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It took me a little while to finish it because I ended up in a reading slump but I adore Lucas and Rosie
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
pikapikachu's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Ah! I’m so glad that I finally got the chance to read this book! Here are the things I loved about it.
🤍 The sweet friendship that blossomed between Rosie and Lucas
🤍 The time that was taken for the two characters to get to know one another.
🤍The slow burn chemistry
🤍 How the characters from the first book were still present in the second book.
🤍 Really I just loved how these characters got to know each other through these dates, and how they tied into Rosie’s career. It was sweet, swoon-worthy, and I know that I will come back and enjoy reading this book again.
A few things that I wanted more of:
- I wished Lina and Aaron had been more present in this book. I feel like they were really secondary, and I wished that Rosie would have been more open with her relationship with her cousin.
- I think I wanted to know how Rosie’s book ended up doing and if it was received as well as the first one. The book ends and we know that Lucas is working on self healing and moving on, but I wanted to know where Rosie was at!
Overall, this was a really lovely romantic comedy, and I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a sweet, lighthearted low stakes romance book. Can’t wait to read another book by Elena Armas!
🤍 The sweet friendship that blossomed between Rosie and Lucas
🤍 The time that was taken for the two characters to get to know one another.
🤍The slow burn chemistry
🤍 How the characters from the first book were still present in the second book.
🤍 Really I just loved how these characters got to know each other through these dates, and how they tied into Rosie’s career. It was sweet, swoon-worthy, and I know that I will come back and enjoy reading this book again.
A few things that I wanted more of:
- I wished Lina and Aaron had been more present in this book. I feel like they were really secondary, and I wished that Rosie would have been more open with her relationship with her cousin.
- I think I wanted to know how Rosie’s book ended up doing and if it was received as well as the first one. The book ends and we know that Lucas is working on self healing and moving on, but I wanted to know where Rosie was at!
Overall, this was a really lovely romantic comedy, and I would recommend it to anyone who was looking for a sweet, lighthearted low stakes romance book. Can’t wait to read another book by Elena Armas!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
izzieisaloser's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I liked this book but I think I liked The Spanish Love Deception more then this one. Is that controversial I don’t know but it’s the truth.
SPOILERS AHEAD
There was ABSOLUTELY NO REASON that Lucas and Rosie couldn’t be together other then that his visa was up. AND SHE CONFESSED HER FEELINGS AND HE WALKED AWAY, asshole.
But anyway they could of been together from the VERY BEGINNING there was NOTHING holding them back.
that’s all that’s why it lost a star because I feel like there should of been a reason that they couldn’t of been together.
I loved that it was dual POV and wish all books were. I love male POVS in books.
SPOILERS AHEAD
There was ABSOLUTELY NO REASON that Lucas and Rosie couldn’t be together other then that his visa was up. AND SHE CONFESSED HER FEELINGS AND HE WALKED AWAY, asshole.
But anyway they could of been together from the VERY BEGINNING there was NOTHING holding them back.
that’s all that’s why it lost a star because I feel like there should of been a reason that they couldn’t of been together.
I loved that it was dual POV and wish all books were. I love male POVS in books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Violence
aqtbenz's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
linnea_tornblom's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Violence
ellelockley's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rosie is Lina's best friend. She quit her job as a well-paid engineer to become a romance writer only to enter a creative slump. Lucas Martín is the only one that can pull her out. I did really enjoy this book and I think Lucas and Rosie were such beautiful characters and because their flaws were so well written and developed, it made them seem more human. They're relationship was really beautifully written. There were a few bits that were uncomfortable and cringy to read (cough shower scene cough) and I don't think the s3x scene were very well written in my opinion. Even though I preferred the plot of the spanish love deception, i prefer the leads in this book. I'm also spanish so I can relate to the family dynamic which I really like. I'd recommend this book to anyone who loves a slow burn romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Violence
marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Rosie always has everything under control, until she takes the biggest risk of her life to quit her stable job and secretly become a romance writer. Lucas left Spain to travel the U.S. after a traumatizing injury ended his career, and he swore off dating. His life has no direction, she has writer’s block, then opportunity comes knocking—literally. I love the way Elena Armas writes slow burn. She truly takes her characters and readers on a journey that is oh-so rewarding. This delightful book features steamy teasers, light dominance play, and unique subplots alongside familiar tropes like fake dating and forced proximity. The result is absolutely swoonworthy—I didn’t want it to end!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/injury detail and Violence