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bookwormbetty's review against another edition
5.0
Done. Put a fork in me I am done. This book is so angst filled, ugh feels like she crushed my heart. Honestly, this world Ava built is something else. You get so caught up in the book you don't realize you are not actually a part of it. To me, that is pure gold. Having a relationship based on lies is a dangerous thing. I am not rehashing the plot..y'all can read, but this book...this book y'all will steal your soul. Told in dual pov, it's really easy to get sucked in when you know how each character is feeling, thinking, doing. Another masterpiece for sure.
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
3.0
So where to begin? I wanted to love this book. It had all the makings of an angsty 5 Star read. A hot British royal. A feisty heroine. Secrets. Lies. Hot sex. Sweet moments. Romantic moments. And the first 60% was fantastic and heading in that direction. Then the other shoe dropped and the last 40% of this book was drama llama overload. Time jumps. An entire year separation where the heroine Spoiler
dates, sleeps with, and gets engaged to another man.So yea, the first 60% was close to perfect. The last 40% of the book didn't work for me. C'est la vie.
Merged review:
So where to begin? I wanted to love this book. It had all the makings of an angsty 5 Star read. A hot British royal. A feisty heroine. Secrets. Lies. Hot sex. Sweet moments. Romantic moments. And the first 60% was fantastic and heading in that direction. Then the other shoe dropped and the last 40% of this book was drama llama overload. Time jumps. An entire year separation where the heroine Spoiler
dates, sleeps with, and gets engaged to another man.So yea, the first 60% was close to perfect. The last 40% of the book didn't work for me. C'est la vie.
jlwright04's review against another edition
4.0
Good Story Overall ...but a little frustrating. Which I guess makes it better since it brings out thought and emotions.
The angst in this book was HIGH and that’s not my thing really. I like a smoother transition.
However she does find herself before she figures out where to go on her love life and I enjoyed that aspect a lot.
Narrators were great!
Shane East always nails his performances!!
This was my first by Lucy but she was wonderful!
(took me a month to finish simply because of a two week vacation in the middle ;) )
The angst in this book was HIGH and that’s not my thing really. I like a smoother transition.
However she does find herself before she figures out where to go on her love life and I enjoyed that aspect a lot.
Narrators were great!
Shane East always nails his performances!!
This was my first by Lucy but she was wonderful!
(took me a month to finish simply because of a two week vacation in the middle ;) )
laibah's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ashreads11's review against another edition
5.0
Addie and Olly!
They are so adorable. This book had me hooked from the moment I saw Shane East was a narrator for this.
This book had me laughing out loud a lot and really getting into what Addie was going through when you know (no spoiler) read to find out. Those two were adorable the moment they met. This book is definitely worth the read
They are so adorable. This book had me hooked from the moment I saw Shane East was a narrator for this.
This book had me laughing out loud a lot and really getting into what Addie was going through when you know (no spoiler) read to find out. Those two were adorable the moment they met. This book is definitely worth the read
bobsvoid's review against another edition
3.0
I think that I’m really confused because while I found Oliver wildly charming, since he lied it made my love for him slightly dwindle. I was also really into Addison, but at the end I found her really dumb. Yes I’m being harsh. But you’ll find her infuriating too.
my_introvert_bookishlife's review against another edition
5.0
LIFE IS FOR LIVING
Ava Harrison can write a book!!
OMGosh I’ve been really sucked in despite all the distractions around me while reading this (bloody kids on half term break!)
I didn’t have to reread a paragraph even before I continued from where I left off- so if that doesn’t say how strongly it grips you and imprints on your every sense... albeit not so good for my emotional state.
So about DECEIT- yes, there’s is deception, lies, untold truths, hidden agenda... emotional turmoil and plot twists, a lot of plot related twists!!
And our H, OLIVER, this man... this freakin man!! I found this particular gentleman to be so freakin swoon worthy! He’s handsome, romantic, and sexy AF!! Not at all your typical aristocrat.
And, ADDISON, beautiful, smart, business suave but insecure and fragile on the issue...
The chemistry between these two is so electric, and damn if they didn’t play a tennis or squash with my emotions...
This book will make you question things in your life: your state of happiness, whether you’re living or existing, how far you go for love, or to get over love, and would you/ could you really forgive deception...
There was a time I got seriously frustrated with these two and just wanted to give them a serious talking to, but things have an uncanny way of working itself out...
My only gripe is that I would have liked to see Addison be more self reliant emotionally.
Ava got the two worlds down to perfection, and I felt I was there with them, everywhere they went, enjoying some of the most endearing romance.
Highly recommend this book with 4.5/5 amazing stars
Ava Harrison can write a book!!
OMGosh I’ve been really sucked in despite all the distractions around me while reading this (bloody kids on half term break!)
I didn’t have to reread a paragraph even before I continued from where I left off- so if that doesn’t say how strongly it grips you and imprints on your every sense... albeit not so good for my emotional state.
So about DECEIT- yes, there’s is deception, lies, untold truths, hidden agenda... emotional turmoil and plot twists, a lot of plot related twists!!
And our H, OLIVER, this man... this freakin man!! I found this particular gentleman to be so freakin swoon worthy! He’s handsome, romantic, and sexy AF!! Not at all your typical aristocrat.
And, ADDISON, beautiful, smart, business suave but insecure and fragile on the issue...
The chemistry between these two is so electric, and damn if they didn’t play a tennis or squash with my emotions...
This book will make you question things in your life: your state of happiness, whether you’re living or existing, how far you go for love, or to get over love, and would you/ could you really forgive deception...
There was a time I got seriously frustrated with these two and just wanted to give them a serious talking to, but things have an uncanny way of working itself out...
My only gripe is that I would have liked to see Addison be more self reliant emotionally.
Ava got the two worlds down to perfection, and I felt I was there with them, everywhere they went, enjoying some of the most endearing romance.
Highly recommend this book with 4.5/5 amazing stars
readaholic7's review against another edition
5.0
This was a fantastic audiobook. I loved the story and how despite the hurt and pain, they were able to find a way past it to be able to claim happiness for themselves. This book was a great reminder how it is easy to exsist and forget that it doesn't always mean we are living and we should take the chance to live our lives to the fullest.
nessreads11's review against another edition
5.0
5 “To living” Stars!!!
Time and time again I ask myself if Ava can top her previous book. And honestly I don’t even know why I bother because it’s no question that she does every. Single. Time.
I was so taken with this story. The ability that Ava has to bring out all the emotions out of me, my gosh. I was hooked from the very beginning. All my senses revolved around Oliver and Addison. I couldn’t not not think about them. They consumed me and they were the only ones that mattered. Dear lord I was so taken with them, they absolutely owned me.
Addison is so strong and fierce. She’s built walls around her heart and she’s convinced herself there’s no love in her future. She’s made a name of herself, thus making her successful. But with success and money she has no idea of men’s true intentions. She’s guarded, that is until Olly. One chance meeting and Oliver brings out a side of Addison she’s kept locked away.
Oliver Blackthorn is the Earl of Lockhart. He’s arrogant, but also has an endearing side. He’s playful and fun and not at all stuck-up. He’s in a dilemma though, and in the back of his mind he knows what he has to do. But trying to make his mom happy has left Oliver torn in fulfilling a family duty and his growing attraction to Addison, the woman who has him feeling more than he has before.
Addison and Oliver pulled me in every which way. Oliver is every bit the charmer and I couldn’t help but be smitten with him. And Addison is such a badass that had me rooting hardcore for her. Together, Addison and Oliver are explosive. There’s no denying their attraction and they were just so great together. I couldn’t get enough of them and just wanted and needed more.
Deceit was suspenseful and action packed. The twists and turns had my head spinning. It’s not an easy road for Oliver and Addison, it took time for them to get where they were always meant to be. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, but well worth it. Definitely recommend!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
Time and time again I ask myself if Ava can top her previous book. And honestly I don’t even know why I bother because it’s no question that she does every. Single. Time.
I was so taken with this story. The ability that Ava has to bring out all the emotions out of me, my gosh. I was hooked from the very beginning. All my senses revolved around Oliver and Addison. I couldn’t not not think about them. They consumed me and they were the only ones that mattered. Dear lord I was so taken with them, they absolutely owned me.
Addison is so strong and fierce. She’s built walls around her heart and she’s convinced herself there’s no love in her future. She’s made a name of herself, thus making her successful. But with success and money she has no idea of men’s true intentions. She’s guarded, that is until Olly. One chance meeting and Oliver brings out a side of Addison she’s kept locked away.
Oliver Blackthorn is the Earl of Lockhart. He’s arrogant, but also has an endearing side. He’s playful and fun and not at all stuck-up. He’s in a dilemma though, and in the back of his mind he knows what he has to do. But trying to make his mom happy has left Oliver torn in fulfilling a family duty and his growing attraction to Addison, the woman who has him feeling more than he has before.
Addison and Oliver pulled me in every which way. Oliver is every bit the charmer and I couldn’t help but be smitten with him. And Addison is such a badass that had me rooting hardcore for her. Together, Addison and Oliver are explosive. There’s no denying their attraction and they were just so great together. I couldn’t get enough of them and just wanted and needed more.
Deceit was suspenseful and action packed. The twists and turns had my head spinning. It’s not an easy road for Oliver and Addison, it took time for them to get where they were always meant to be. It’s an emotional rollercoaster, but well worth it. Definitely recommend!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
booksonstereo_o's review against another edition
5.0
Deceit is a deceivingly slow-burn. Harrison set ups our leads relationship only to use that cache to craft such a heart stopping ending. It's simply a must read for fans of Mariana Zapata.