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mom2three's review against another edition
5.0
Vanessa Vale has a way of immersing a reader into her character's lives, that leaves a reader feeling the emotions those characters experience. It isn't just reading, it's living inside the book.
Rachel is tired of being alone, and she longs for a family like the rest of her siblings have. Matt and Ethan are looking for the one who will complete them. Things start out a little rocky, but soon they will all have the things they have been searching for.
This is a beautiful romance, full of hope, despair, passion, and love. The pace is gentle, and it flows smoothly. The characters are people you fall instantly in love with. The love scenes are the perfect blend of steam and tenderness. It's a quick read, that doesn't feel rushed, and leaves you with a feeling of happiness and contentment.
Rachel is tired of being alone, and she longs for a family like the rest of her siblings have. Matt and Ethan are looking for the one who will complete them. Things start out a little rocky, but soon they will all have the things they have been searching for.
This is a beautiful romance, full of hope, despair, passion, and love. The pace is gentle, and it flows smoothly. The characters are people you fall instantly in love with. The love scenes are the perfect blend of steam and tenderness. It's a quick read, that doesn't feel rushed, and leaves you with a feeling of happiness and contentment.
moreilly1917's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
thediaryofanauthorintraining's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
laurenjodi's review
3.0
Hold Me Close
3 Stars
Rachel Andrews is wary around men in general and good-looking men in particular, so when her sexy new boss, Matt, mistakes her for a buckle-bunny and comes on hard to teach her a lesson, she isn't so willing to forgive and forget. This makes it all the harder for Matt and his business partner, Ethan, to convince Rachel to give a relationship with them a chance. That is until they learn that Rachel wants a baby. Can they convince her that they can provide everything she needs?
This is not usually a genre that appeals to me mainly due to the lack of actual plot, overdone sex scenes, and unrealistic romances. However, I needed the book for a challenge and, as it turns out, this has interesting characters with well-developed backstories and a believable storyline (aside from the sexcapades that are inherent to the genre).
Rachel is a sweet heroine and Ethan is simply wonderful. In fact, if the romance had been between these two without Matt, whose condescending attitude leaves much to be desired, the book would have been a 4 star read.
Kylie Stewart's narration is acceptable, but she does not sufficiently distinguish between the male and female voices. As such, all the characters sound the same.
3 Stars
Rachel Andrews is wary around men in general and good-looking men in particular, so when her sexy new boss, Matt, mistakes her for a buckle-bunny and comes on hard to teach her a lesson, she isn't so willing to forgive and forget. This makes it all the harder for Matt and his business partner, Ethan, to convince Rachel to give a relationship with them a chance. That is until they learn that Rachel wants a baby. Can they convince her that they can provide everything she needs?
This is not usually a genre that appeals to me mainly due to the lack of actual plot, overdone sex scenes, and unrealistic romances. However, I needed the book for a challenge and, as it turns out, this has interesting characters with well-developed backstories and a believable storyline (aside from the sexcapades that are inherent to the genre).
Rachel is a sweet heroine and Ethan is simply wonderful. In fact, if the romance had been between these two without Matt, whose condescending attitude leaves much to be desired, the book would have been a 4 star read.
Kylie Stewart's narration is acceptable, but she does not sufficiently distinguish between the male and female voices. As such, all the characters sound the same.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
OK cover on this one. Good representation of the characters. OK composition and title work.
This one was cute. It was a little repetitive in places, and I am not a fan of 26-year-old virgins. But it was very insta with no OW/OM drama and had two (fairly) likable heroes. Matt was his own worst enemy at times, but Ethan was pretty much perfect. Rachel was likable but like I said I could have done without the whole unrealistic virginity. And maybe I am a bitch, but the incident in her past seemed a bit benign to have warranted such an extreme reaction from her for YEARS. Of course, there were some hot sex scenes as well. Lastly, it was wrapped up in an OK ending. I would have liked to have seen a further into the future epilogue for these three. All in all, it was a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on a dreary Saturday afternoon.
doloresofcourse's review against another edition
2.0
26-year-old virgin alert. That yawn lasts until about halfway through the book. Pregnancy. Laughable anal scene at the end with coconut oil. I know these are formulaic, but the sex scenes are usually better written than this one.
llamallamacallurmama's review against another edition
3.0
**Most of my reviews contain detailed CW/TW sections, which may include spoilers. I have tried to mark them appropriately, but please use caution.**
ebook
3.5/5
Summary: instalove, FMC wants a baby, MMCs want to provide.
Stats: Why Choose (M/F/M), menage-open society, Part of a series, stands alone. Open door.
Notes: Bit of nonsense to break up some boredom. Did the job. Not the best plot, not the best relationship/character development, not the best smut, but all good enough for the purpose.
OTT and Spoilery Content Warnings (CW) and Trigger Warnings (TW):
Pregnancy
ebook
3.5/5
Summary: instalove, FMC wants a baby, MMCs want to provide.
Stats: Why Choose (M/F/M), menage-open society, Part of a series, stands alone. Open door.
Notes: Bit of nonsense to break up some boredom. Did the job. Not the best plot, not the best relationship/character development, not the best smut, but all good enough for the purpose.
OTT and Spoilery Content Warnings (CW) and Trigger Warnings (TW):
teamrobward's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25