fusrohdang's review
5.0
Read it in one sitting
I love a fake engagement more than any trope in the history of tropes. I've read a hundred-- no, a thousand of them.
Despite that, this managed to surprise and entertain me the whole way through.
Nelson has such a fine way with writing body language. Every one of Camden's vulnerable tremors left me emotionally devastated and ready to fix the poor, rich, handsome creature myself.
An excellent read.
I love a fake engagement more than any trope in the history of tropes. I've read a hundred-- no, a thousand of them.
Despite that, this managed to surprise and entertain me the whole way through.
Nelson has such a fine way with writing body language. Every one of Camden's vulnerable tremors left me emotionally devastated and ready to fix the poor, rich, handsome creature myself.
An excellent read.
judeduartesgf's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars.
Similar to another reviewer, this book had a lot of potential but did not live up to it. I wouldn’t say i’m disappointed, because i wasn’t sure what to expect but unfortunately this book wasn’t as good as i’d hoped.
The book was very fast paced which i didn’t enjoy as nothing seemed to have been articulated properly and everything felt rushed and cringey. Halfway through the book, everything became repetitive and boring. The writing style isn’t for me either, it felt cringey and average.
Similar to another reviewer, this book had a lot of potential but did not live up to it. I wouldn’t say i’m disappointed, because i wasn’t sure what to expect but unfortunately this book wasn’t as good as i’d hoped.
The book was very fast paced which i didn’t enjoy as nothing seemed to have been articulated properly and everything felt rushed and cringey. Halfway through the book, everything became repetitive and boring. The writing style isn’t for me either, it felt cringey and average.
kenysha's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.0
rlp78's review
4.0
This was a good take on an often done subject. There were countless things that were unrealistic but the writing was strong and it worked for me. I wish the epilogue went further into the future but hopefully Lowe will get a story and we can catch up with Camden and Jeanie again.
thepaige_turner's review
2.0
I had originally picked this up because I played the little story-line of it on the Chapters App and it was just so much better there. Maybe because I made my character be a bit of an asshole, but towards the end this just draggggged. Boosting it up an extra star because of how much fun I had with it original on Chapters, but otherwise it was a let down.
jasmyn9's review
4.0
This review actually go delayed a day because I wasn't sure what to say or how to rate it. I went back and forth and I think I've finally made up my mind. All else aside, this one has definitely made me think about it more than any other has for awhile.
I really liked Jeanie. She was strong and fought for what she wanted in life. She didn't turn down a challenge and repeatedly stepping up to the plate She was fiercely protective of her daughter and was a "do the right thing" kind of gal. While her judgement of how to get the right thing done wasn't always spot on - the mistakes made her human.
Camden was a bit of an arrogant prick at the beginning. Confident in always getting his way and willing to pay whatever it takes to get it. He gets soooo much better as the book goes on. When he firsts offers the fake fiance/marriage of convenience type of contract I almost didn't want him to be the hero. He is one of the most dynamic heroes I've seen in a long time. He was a completely different person by the end of the story, but it happened in an incredibly natural and organic way that you didn't really notice until it slapped you in the face.
There are a couple side storylines to give the book some depth with both their families and some serious family drama, but I liked that it didn't get dragged into the romance every step of the way. It was just presented as a way to round out the characters and show a bit about why they were the way they were.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
I really liked Jeanie. She was strong and fought for what she wanted in life. She didn't turn down a challenge and repeatedly stepping up to the plate She was fiercely protective of her daughter and was a "do the right thing" kind of gal. While her judgement of how to get the right thing done wasn't always spot on - the mistakes made her human.
Camden was a bit of an arrogant prick at the beginning. Confident in always getting his way and willing to pay whatever it takes to get it. He gets soooo much better as the book goes on. When he firsts offers the fake fiance/marriage of convenience type of contract I almost didn't want him to be the hero. He is one of the most dynamic heroes I've seen in a long time. He was a completely different person by the end of the story, but it happened in an incredibly natural and organic way that you didn't really notice until it slapped you in the face.
There are a couple side storylines to give the book some depth with both their families and some serious family drama, but I liked that it didn't get dragged into the romance every step of the way. It was just presented as a way to round out the characters and show a bit about why they were the way they were.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
katsmiao's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading this. I thought Jeanie was a fire-cracker and Camden the perfect prince.
I liked the back and forth between them, I liked how the story developed, with the ups and downs. I liked how they both handled themselves, and also liked the heat between them.
Definitely a good book and I'd read more by this author.
I liked the back and forth between them, I liked how the story developed, with the ups and downs. I liked how they both handled themselves, and also liked the heat between them.
Definitely a good book and I'd read more by this author.
kiwisandtea's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tawnyad2004's review
4.0
This was a fun, cute read. I enjoyed the characters Camden and Janie. They complimented each other and the chemistry was obvious. The way the book started out was a little fast for me. It felt like I was on this whirlwind. I mean within minutes they were fake engaged and living together. However the rest of the book made up for that for me.
nogenreleftbehind's review
4.0
This review actually go delayed a day because I wasn't sure what to say or how to rate it. I went back and forth and I think I've finally made up my mind. All else aside, this one has definitely made me think about it more than any other has for awhile.
I really liked Jeanie. She was strong and fought for what she wanted in life. She didn't turn down a challenge and repeatedly stepping up to the plate She was fiercely protective of her daughter and was a "do the right thing" kind of gal. While her judgement of how to get the right thing done wasn't always spot on - the mistakes made her human.
Camden was a bit of an arrogant prick at the beginning. Confident in always getting his way and willing to pay whatever it takes to get it. He gets soooo much better as the book goes on. When he firsts offers the fake fiance/marriage of convenience type of contract I almost didn't want him to be the hero. He is one of the most dynamic heroes I've seen in a long time. He was a completely different person by the end of the story, but it happened in an incredibly natural and organic way that you didn't really notice until it slapped you in the face.
There are a couple side storylines to give the book some depth with both their families and some serious family drama, but I liked that it didn't get dragged into the romance every step of the way. It was just presented as a way to round out the characters and show a bit about why they were the way they were.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
I really liked Jeanie. She was strong and fought for what she wanted in life. She didn't turn down a challenge and repeatedly stepping up to the plate She was fiercely protective of her daughter and was a "do the right thing" kind of gal. While her judgement of how to get the right thing done wasn't always spot on - the mistakes made her human.
Camden was a bit of an arrogant prick at the beginning. Confident in always getting his way and willing to pay whatever it takes to get it. He gets soooo much better as the book goes on. When he firsts offers the fake fiance/marriage of convenience type of contract I almost didn't want him to be the hero. He is one of the most dynamic heroes I've seen in a long time. He was a completely different person by the end of the story, but it happened in an incredibly natural and organic way that you didn't really notice until it slapped you in the face.
There are a couple side storylines to give the book some depth with both their families and some serious family drama, but I liked that it didn't get dragged into the romance every step of the way. It was just presented as a way to round out the characters and show a bit about why they were the way they were.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*