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frenchpressbookworm's review
4.0
So so good. The funny banter sucked me in and bents sweetly stiff personality kept me glued to the book. I loved it. It did feel long at times. I can’t wait for the rest of this series that’s for sure
loudashope's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
haithar's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I didn't really care about the characters, they felt stiff and rigid (harhar) insta-love with dramatic plot, the book felt dated
jigsawgirl's review
4.0
I listened to the audio book. I liked how formal Bentley sounded. It helped to enhance the description of how formal he was in his dress, mannerisms, and overall character.
There were some witty moments in the book. I liked Emmy's nickname for Bentley. This was an easy listen. I almost immediately knew who the bad guy was in this situation. I was surprised Aiden, Maddox, or Emmy hadn't figured it out. I was surprised Bentley wasn't more suspicious.
After hearing about Emmy's past, I really expected something from her past to crop up when least expected, but it didn't.
There was no "hold your breath" suspense. No huge mystery to solve. Just a kind of easy going romance with likable characters who seem to have paired up in the first book. A nice stress free listen. I would give this book 3.5 stars.
There were some witty moments in the book. I liked Emmy's nickname for Bentley. This was an easy listen. I almost immediately knew who the bad guy was in this situation. I was surprised Aiden, Maddox, or Emmy hadn't figured it out. I was surprised Bentley wasn't more suspicious.
After hearing about Emmy's past, I really expected something from her past to crop up when least expected, but it didn't.
There was no "hold your breath" suspense. No huge mystery to solve. Just a kind of easy going romance with likable characters who seem to have paired up in the first book. A nice stress free listen. I would give this book 3.5 stars.
ameserole's review
4.0
Bentley was swoon-worthy!
Bentley is the introduction book to the Vested Interest series. It was a pretty good audio that I randomly found on Hoopla - and I enjoyed it because it made my boring day at work a LOT better. However, that doesn't mean that I was totally and completely in love with the two main characters. This is mostly because they did do some stuff that annoyed the crap out of me.
In this book you will meet Bentley and his love interest Emmy. Now when they first met, I was laughing so hard. She was the complete opposite of him and he obviously took a liking to her quickly. Yet, there was this big mystery as to why his friend/body guard Aiden was following him. Or why he even needed protection. I loved Emmy's spirit and sass because she gave them both nick names and didn't take their shit. She was the comedic relief when things got way too deep.
Now the whole mystery part was okay. Kind of predictable - especially once Emmy got kidnapped but eh, I still enjoyed the audio. Of course I was shipping these two together, plus the other guys and girls. There's a whole bunch of shipping in this book. The chemistry between these two though was so freaking good. It was hard not to ship them together or to hope that they lasted until the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. So much that I already started the second audio today. I hope it's amazing because it's about Aiden and her bestie!!
Bentley is the introduction book to the Vested Interest series. It was a pretty good audio that I randomly found on Hoopla - and I enjoyed it because it made my boring day at work a LOT better. However, that doesn't mean that I was totally and completely in love with the two main characters. This is mostly because they did do some stuff that annoyed the crap out of me.
In this book you will meet Bentley and his love interest Emmy. Now when they first met, I was laughing so hard. She was the complete opposite of him and he obviously took a liking to her quickly. Yet, there was this big mystery as to why his friend/body guard Aiden was following him. Or why he even needed protection. I loved Emmy's spirit and sass because she gave them both nick names and didn't take their shit. She was the comedic relief when things got way too deep.
Now the whole mystery part was okay. Kind of predictable - especially once Emmy got kidnapped but eh, I still enjoyed the audio. Of course I was shipping these two together, plus the other guys and girls. There's a whole bunch of shipping in this book. The chemistry between these two though was so freaking good. It was hard not to ship them together or to hope that they lasted until the end.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. So much that I already started the second audio today. I hope it's amazing because it's about Aiden and her bestie!!
gizdawgs's review
emotional
funny
tense
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
5.0
maryanne210's review
5.0
Bentley or "Rigid" as Emmy calls him, was completely uninterested in love until Emmy knocked him on his butt! I loved the mystery and intrigue just as much as the love story! Can't wait to read Aiden's story!
desihorcrux's review
1.0
You put a man in a suit as the cover of a cheesy romance book and you bet I’m gonna find it and read it and be disappointed all in one day.
I would’ve loved this if I’d read it during my “11th Grader who’ll read anything remotely similar to Fifty Shades of Grey coz she thought rich men are hot” era. Unfortunately, I’m not that person anymore and require actual character arcs to keep me interested.
The Instalust was real and the chemistry was not. It was like eating plain white bread with nothing to season. DNF at 50%.
Also, no man in his right mind is naming his company BAM Corporation. Just saying.
I would’ve loved this if I’d read it during my “11th Grader who’ll read anything remotely similar to Fifty Shades of Grey coz she thought rich men are hot” era. Unfortunately, I’m not that person anymore and require actual character arcs to keep me interested.
The Instalust was real and the chemistry was not. It was like eating plain white bread with nothing to season. DNF at 50%.
Also, no man in his right mind is naming his company BAM Corporation. Just saying.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this book. A stuck up suit with more money than he can spend, Bentley, and a free loving independent college student, Emmy, seem like a very unlikely pair, but when their chance encounter at a coffee shop happens these two become more than just passing acquaintances. When sparks fly and passion ignites their heartwarming connection makes the pages fly by. But when a business competitor uses Emmy to get Bentley to fold on a deal will Bentley choose love or money? Once Emmy is the pawn in the deal will she be able to stay in a relationship that can hurt her? With beautifully written characters and an emotional storyline this book is a must read. Melanie Moreland has a way of pulling the reader into her stories and never letting them go.
jothompson37's review against another edition
5.0
Great start to a new series
I absolutely loved Bentley and Emmy as well as the rest of the crew. Melanie is a skilled writer and superb story teller. Couldn't put it down! Her brand of romance mixed with suspense is fantastic.
I absolutely loved Bentley and Emmy as well as the rest of the crew. Melanie is a skilled writer and superb story teller. Couldn't put it down! Her brand of romance mixed with suspense is fantastic.