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_christina's review
Picked this up as a free ebook off Kobo. NOT a fan. Boring, poor writing. Would not recommend.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Coming home to deal with the death of her brother, Lisa is faced with the emotions from the past. Her life in NY has kept her away from her family and especially her brother's best friend Brian who she has been in love with for way to many years. The moment Lisa and Brian connect it is like time has stood still. But will his connection to the Iron Tornados MC be too much for Lisa to overcome? Or does it not matter who Brian/Ice belongs to as long as his heart is hers? Filled with emotions, angst and edge of your seat drama this was a great book - I cannot wait to read more in the series as I need to know what is going to happen next.
amandas_reading_corner's review against another edition
5.0
I was given a complimentary copy in return for an honest review.
What can I say about this book... HOTT!!!
Lisa came home after her brother died in the line of duty. She ran into her brothers best friend and ex lover Brian. Little did she know what he was involved in and what she would be soon be involved in because of her feelings towards Brian.
This book was amazing and it certainly will not be my last of Olivia Rigal's :)
What can I say about this book... HOTT!!!
Lisa came home after her brother died in the line of duty. She ran into her brothers best friend and ex lover Brian. Little did she know what he was involved in and what she would be soon be involved in because of her feelings towards Brian.
This book was amazing and it certainly will not be my last of Olivia Rigal's :)
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
3.0
This started off so well, but then it seemed like we were rushed along with certain plot points so we could get to a rather unfulfilling ending. Obviously, there was a lot of history between Brian and Lisa, but it was hard to believe they could pick things up the way they did with the time and current events between them. I'm moving on to the second book, but only to see if I can get more out of this couple's story by reading both.
joliendelandsheer's review
2.0
Review first published on my blog The Fictional Reader
1.5 stars
I’m just going to say that the only reason I finished this book is that it’s only like 120 pages. Usually, I hate writing negative reviews. I always try to find the positive aspects in it, because a person put his time and effort into it. And I’m not trying to be mean. But with
this book, I honestly don’t know what to say. I didn’t like the writing, nor the characters, nor the story. So I’ll just tell you why.
I was not a fan of the writing because I felt like there was just no flow whatsoever. It was more along the lines of: “I did this. Then I walked there and did this. This made me think of this person.” Sometimes, I feel so attached to the characters of a book mainly because of the way they are written, like in The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. This writing style left me feeling so detached from the characters though.
Secondly, the story. It was just way too short. It was only 120 pages, which of course doesn’t allow for much to happen. The story centers around Lisa, who returns home when her brother dies. He was a cop, and she wants to find out who killed him. Well, she didn’t. Not only did she not find out anything, I feel like she didn’t even try!
Lastly, the characters. Like I said, I felt so detached from Lisa. Mostly because of the writing, but I also felt like she was a very cold person in general. It’s a bit like reading a robot’s mind? There really isn’t that much emotion. Don’t even get me started on Brian. There is nothing good about this guy. He treats Lisa like a slave, is so disrespectful, and probably a criminal too.
To illustrate my frustration, I have selected some quotes for you.
Okay, good luck with that?? Your brother just died. How do you reason that away?
NEWS FLASH: that’s NOT what that means at all! What is wrong with you?
You don’t know your own mother’s age? What?
Here she asks Brian how her brother died, because he knows more about it…
Oh yes, I’m sorry to rain on your parade. Who am I to ask questions about my dead brother when you just want to have sex? How insensitive of me…
1.5 stars
I’m just going to say that the only reason I finished this book is that it’s only like 120 pages. Usually, I hate writing negative reviews. I always try to find the positive aspects in it, because a person put his time and effort into it. And I’m not trying to be mean. But with
this book, I honestly don’t know what to say. I didn’t like the writing, nor the characters, nor the story. So I’ll just tell you why.
I was not a fan of the writing because I felt like there was just no flow whatsoever. It was more along the lines of: “I did this. Then I walked there and did this. This made me think of this person.” Sometimes, I feel so attached to the characters of a book mainly because of the way they are written, like in The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. This writing style left me feeling so detached from the characters though.
Secondly, the story. It was just way too short. It was only 120 pages, which of course doesn’t allow for much to happen. The story centers around Lisa, who returns home when her brother dies. He was a cop, and she wants to find out who killed him. Well, she didn’t. Not only did she not find out anything, I feel like she didn’t even try!
Lastly, the characters. Like I said, I felt so detached from Lisa. Mostly because of the writing, but I also felt like she was a very cold person in general. It’s a bit like reading a robot’s mind? There really isn’t that much emotion. Don’t even get me started on Brian. There is nothing good about this guy. He treats Lisa like a slave, is so disrespectful, and probably a criminal too.
To illustrate my frustration, I have selected some quotes for you.
“I resolve to stop crying and try to reason with myself.”
Okay, good luck with that?? Your brother just died. How do you reason that away?
“You know you are mine, right?” And my universe bursts with millions of bubbles of happiness because I’m certain what he means is that he loves me.
NEWS FLASH: that’s NOT what that means at all! What is wrong with you?
“Now that I’m wrapping my mind around the concept (of her mother dating), I see my mother in a totally different light. Objectively, she’s really okay. How old is she anyway?”
You don’t know your own mother’s age? What?
Here she asks Brian how her brother died, because he knows more about it…
“I was told by someone who was there,” he says, his expression and his tone almost indifferent. “You sure know how to kill the mood.”
Oh yes, I’m sorry to rain on your parade. Who am I to ask questions about my dead brother when you just want to have sex? How insensitive of me…
momo97_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.0
Libro che ho usato come esercizio per leggere in lingua.
La storia è veramente breve e forse per questo certe dinamiche non mi hanno detto nulla. Probabilmente andrò a leggermi la trilogia, ma mio parere sarebbe stato meglio che fosse uscito in un libro unico.
La storia è veramente breve e forse per questo certe dinamiche non mi hanno detto nulla. Probabilmente andrò a leggermi la trilogia, ma mio parere sarebbe stato meglio che fosse uscito in un libro unico.
pixieparliament's review
3.0
Not awful but not great either.
Lisa comes home because her brother is dead. Brian is her brothers best friend and her childhood sweetheart. However he has become involved in a motorcycle gang. The story doesn't have enough details or explain things enough, plus Brian isn't very nice to Lisa. This doesn't make you feel all good and mushy, and I know that real life isn't tied up in pretty bows, but this didn't even have any grit to it.
I liked it enough that I'd want to read the second one but I'm not rushing out to read it. It's on my to-read list for one day way in the future.
Lisa comes home because her brother is dead. Brian is her brothers best friend and her childhood sweetheart. However he has become involved in a motorcycle gang. The story doesn't have enough details or explain things enough, plus Brian isn't very nice to Lisa. This doesn't make you feel all good and mushy, and I know that real life isn't tied up in pretty bows, but this didn't even have any grit to it.
I liked it enough that I'd want to read the second one but I'm not rushing out to read it. It's on my to-read list for one day way in the future.
nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review against another edition
3.0
After completing , I was not sure what I was going to write in my review.
It took me quite some time to really put my thoughts on paper. When I first read the blurb I thought to myself, this sounds very exciting and as such I could not wait to sink my teeth into this book.
The premise was good, but for some reason I just could not connect with the main characters. The story did not pull me in as I expected it to. I continued reading because there were questions that I needed answers to, but unfortunately it was not to be. Guess I will have to wait for the second book in the series to have these burning questions answered.
Stone Cold tells the story of Lisa, a law student who was forced to forgo her internship due to her having to return home to take care of funeral arrangements for her brother, David, who was killed in the line of duty. She was determined to find out how he died and who was responsible for his death.
In the midst of grieving for her brother, she comes face to face with Brian, her brother’s best friend and her first love. The chemistry between them was quite intense, however Lisa became wary of him when she found out he is a member of the notorious motorcycle gang the Iron Tornadoes,The writer decided to get things more heated by introducing Ernest a police officer who was likewise drawn to Lisa. I can’t wait to see the route this love triangle is going to take.
There is not much I can say without giving away the story so I would recommend that you get yourself a copy. For me this was an ok read, it took me less than two hours to complete, because
1. It was very short
2. I so badly wanted to see the direction the author was taking.
DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
It took me quite some time to really put my thoughts on paper. When I first read the blurb I thought to myself, this sounds very exciting and as such I could not wait to sink my teeth into this book.
The premise was good, but for some reason I just could not connect with the main characters. The story did not pull me in as I expected it to. I continued reading because there were questions that I needed answers to, but unfortunately it was not to be. Guess I will have to wait for the second book in the series to have these burning questions answered.
Stone Cold tells the story of Lisa, a law student who was forced to forgo her internship due to her having to return home to take care of funeral arrangements for her brother, David, who was killed in the line of duty. She was determined to find out how he died and who was responsible for his death.
In the midst of grieving for her brother, she comes face to face with Brian, her brother’s best friend and her first love. The chemistry between them was quite intense, however Lisa became wary of him when she found out he is a member of the notorious motorcycle gang the Iron Tornadoes,The writer decided to get things more heated by introducing Ernest a police officer who was likewise drawn to Lisa. I can’t wait to see the route this love triangle is going to take.
There is not much I can say without giving away the story so I would recommend that you get yourself a copy. For me this was an ok read, it took me less than two hours to complete, because
1. It was very short
2. I so badly wanted to see the direction the author was taking.
DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
nadenetotallyaddictedtoreading's review
3.0
After completing , I was not sure what I was going to write in my review.
It took me quite some time to really put my thoughts on paper. When I first read the blurb I thought to myself, this sounds very exciting and as such I could not wait to sink my teeth into this book.
The premise was good, but for some reason I just could not connect with the main characters. The story did not pull me in as I expected it to. I continued reading because there were questions that I needed answers to, but unfortunately it was not to be. Guess I will have to wait for the second book in the series to have these burning questions answered.
Stone Cold tells the story of Lisa, a law student who was forced to forgo her internship due to her having to return home to take care of funeral arrangements for her brother, David, who was killed in the line of duty. She was determined to find out how he died and who was responsible for his death.
In the midst of grieving for her brother, she comes face to face with Brian, her brother’s best friend and her first love. The chemistry between them was quite intense, however Lisa became wary of him when she found out he is a member of the notorious motorcycle gang the Iron Tornadoes,The writer decided to get things more heated by introducing Ernest a police officer who was likewise drawn to Lisa. I can’t wait to see the route this love triangle is going to take.
There is not much I can say without giving away the story so I would recommend that you get yourself a copy. For me this was an ok read, it took me less than two hours to complete, because
1. It was very short
2. I so badly wanted to see the direction the author was taking.
DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
It took me quite some time to really put my thoughts on paper. When I first read the blurb I thought to myself, this sounds very exciting and as such I could not wait to sink my teeth into this book.
The premise was good, but for some reason I just could not connect with the main characters. The story did not pull me in as I expected it to. I continued reading because there were questions that I needed answers to, but unfortunately it was not to be. Guess I will have to wait for the second book in the series to have these burning questions answered.
Stone Cold tells the story of Lisa, a law student who was forced to forgo her internship due to her having to return home to take care of funeral arrangements for her brother, David, who was killed in the line of duty. She was determined to find out how he died and who was responsible for his death.
In the midst of grieving for her brother, she comes face to face with Brian, her brother’s best friend and her first love. The chemistry between them was quite intense, however Lisa became wary of him when she found out he is a member of the notorious motorcycle gang the Iron Tornadoes,The writer decided to get things more heated by introducing Ernest a police officer who was likewise drawn to Lisa. I can’t wait to see the route this love triangle is going to take.
There is not much I can say without giving away the story so I would recommend that you get yourself a copy. For me this was an ok read, it took me less than two hours to complete, because
1. It was very short
2. I so badly wanted to see the direction the author was taking.
DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED A COMPLIMENTARY COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR A HONEST REVIEW.
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