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bookwormlala's review against another edition
2.0
This story feels incomplete. I came into this, bit having read the prior books in the series; so my understanding of this story was low. There are events that are vital to the story that are not thoroughly explained, I'm guessing in the assumption that readers know about these events from other books. I ended up with more questions and a less than satisfactory ending. The antagonist is off their rocker, and has been committing crimes for years, and I still have no idea why, and to what extent. None of these things were wrapped up. We don't know the result of the investigation, why they killed (or if she did) the people that they did.
Regarding the protagonists, I wanted to shake both of them. Blue, especially, was a frustrating character who was like a bull in the China shop when it came to trying to develop a relationship with Emily. There were many facepalm moments.
Overall, to me this seemed like an incomplete story with a hfn ending.
Regarding the protagonists, I wanted to shake both of them. Blue, especially, was a frustrating character who was like a bull in the China shop when it came to trying to develop a relationship with Emily. There were many facepalm moments.
Overall, to me this seemed like an incomplete story with a hfn ending.
wendylynnm's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the first three books and I tried so hard to like this one but Blue whined, bitched, and moaned through 77% of this book. I completely understand that he was lied to, heartbroken, and felt like an outsider to his "new" brothers, but jeez he just could not let anything go. His actions regarding sex and intimacy with Emily due to his insecure feelings was very selfish in my opinion. Unfortunately I think I should have stopped at book three when I found out who killed Cass because this book was a "filler" book for me. I truly love all of Laura Wright's books but this one fell short for me.
owlshelle's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this whole series and I was very happy with the way it ended. More review to come later
bookdragon85's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
labraden's review against another edition
3.0
Blue Cavanaugh thought he'd found his soulmate online, but when he discovers that his "Cowgirl" is Natalie Palmer and that she's been manipulating him, he chalks it up to the fact that nobody can be trusted. When he finds Cass Cavanaugh's diary concealed in one of Natalie's cookbooks, he goes on a bender that leads to a one night stand with waitress, Emily Shiver that barely registers. His life hasn't been the same since the reading of Everett Cavanaugh's will when it was revealed that he is Everett's illegitimate son. Learning that Emily is pregnant with his child leaves Blue feeling more lost and confused than ever. As much as he wants to be there for Emily, she is determined to live her own life, but someone is out there is trying to make her miserable.
Bonded ends The Cavanaugh Brothers' series with Blue's story, providing opportunities for drama that are left unrealized. The romance between Blue and Cass is lukewarm at best. By the time the disappointing solution to the mystery of Cass's death is revealed, the killer has been foreshadowed multiple times, leaving the expectation for a twist unfulfilled. However, the series is successful in telling the story of several characters with very diverse backgrounds and intertwining their lives in a satisfying way. Overall, a decent series that could have been so much more.
Bonded ends The Cavanaugh Brothers' series with Blue's story, providing opportunities for drama that are left unrealized. The romance between Blue and Cass is lukewarm at best. By the time the disappointing solution to the mystery of Cass's death is revealed, the killer has been foreshadowed multiple times, leaving the expectation for a twist unfulfilled. However, the series is successful in telling the story of several characters with very diverse backgrounds and intertwining their lives in a satisfying way. Overall, a decent series that could have been so much more.
vee79's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first time reading anything by Laura Wright and i’m really glad i did! normally cowboy’s aren't my thing. I know most people love them, and while I like to look at them, I’m they are sexy, It was never a storyline that got my attention but Bonded synopsis intrigued me. I had no expectations from reading this because again, didn't know this writer but i was instantly drawn to Blue and Emily and wound up reading this in one day. And while this seemed to be the last book in the Cavanaugh brothers books it was written as though it could be read as a stand alone. I still felt invested in the main characters as they were new, but i did find that i wanted to read the back story on the other brothers and get to know them individually. There were few sex scenes but the ones that were there were scorching. Mix in with the suspense, drama and mystery and it makes for an excellent story! Laura has gained another fan!