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feridewinchester's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
amberpocknall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
viccerier's review against another edition
5.0
THAT WAS THE BEST BOOK OF THE EDENS SERIES! Along with the Juniper Hill!
I love the tropes of the book! Soooo much! I loved both Eloise and Jasper!! They had a good and entertaining and I would say tragic story. IYKYK;)
I love the tropes of the book! Soooo much! I loved both Eloise and Jasper!! They had a good and entertaining and I would say tragic story. IYKYK;)
shannakay23's review against another edition
5.0
Devney Perry is such a QUEEN. I love every single book I’ve read of hers. The Eden series has such a special place in my heart, and I absolutely ADORED this book. The angst, the romance, everything. I’m sobbing (happy tears).
chelseabee17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal cruelty and Gun violence
emjm's review against another edition
3.0
I finished this book a few weeks ago and completely forgot about it until just now, so that should tell you how I felt about this book overall (in that 3 stars are extremely generous). I shouldn't beat the same dead horse about how every book in this series is the same as the one before with slight variation, but Jasper's backstory was basically the same as Memphis' family situation and backstory in Book 2, and blatantly so. It was, at the very least, quick and mostly enjoyable enough when I let it be.
One positive here: it had a trope that I love, and I rarely see done (anymore, at least). The "waking up in Vegas with a surprise marriage license" shtick is one that, for whatever reason, I can't get enough of. Whether it be in movies, TV shows, books, etc., I will always give this kind of story a chance. I guess it's a guilty pleasure because as an idea, it sounds ridiculous. There's something about people acting completely out of character on a whim and having that blow up and out into their lives and seeing how they deal with it that keeps me on the edge of my seat. So, the execution here wasn't the best, but it did have that going for it.
One positive here: it had a trope that I love, and I rarely see done (anymore, at least). The "waking up in Vegas with a surprise marriage license" shtick is one that, for whatever reason, I can't get enough of. Whether it be in movies, TV shows, books, etc., I will always give this kind of story a chance. I guess it's a guilty pleasure because as an idea, it sounds ridiculous. There's something about people acting completely out of character on a whim and having that blow up and out into their lives and seeing how they deal with it that keeps me on the edge of my seat. So, the execution here wasn't the best, but it did have that going for it.
naliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas…
The Eden family is well known in Quincy and has many family-owned businesses. When walking into The Eloise for the first time Jasper bumped into Eloise Eden herself and ever since he couldn’t get her out of his mind. Then one night in Vegas and many drinks later Eloise and Jasper get married. This is not great but how could she say no to Jasper the muscle man himself? But reality sets in fast. Her parents finally wanted to give the hotel to her and now she screwed up again and got married in Vegas. She needed this to be a secret until they could get an annulment. Jasper might have agreed to get married but how could he do it in the same chapel? Eloise didn’t deserve that and he knew that. He needs to figure out how he is going to keep this from Foster. Kind of hard when you are his trainer. This might just be the biggest news coming to Quincy.
I have been a fan of the Eden family ever since I started the series. This fake marriage trope was great. It just made this read so fun and lighthearted to read. And it was the perfect read while getting tattooed because I could just get lost in the story and not think of the pain I was in. Even the spicy chapters were read in the studio ;) I just love the joy Eloise has with the hotel and how much passion she puts into it. She still needs to learn what it means to take over full-time and build this boundary with her mom because it can get a bit exhausting trying to please everyone around you. Jasper is a man of not many words and being compassionate about family is hard when you come from one who is not interested in you. He is a character with a big heart but doesn’t show it but learns to let people in and that not everyone is like the family he once knew. This series is the perfect picture of a small town with this one big family in it.
bookmarkedbypage's review against another edition
- 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
4.0