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mariepier_kin's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rihoward's review
4.0
3.75 stars
The blurb of this book and the reviews drew me in. I love a book that has suspense with a protective hero. There were parts of this story that were beautifully written. In fact, I was impressed with how the author crafted her sentences and portrayed certain scenes. However, the actual storyline fell short for me. It had great potential but everything happened so fast and certain parts of the story didn't resonate and seemed out of place.
The blurb of this book and the reviews drew me in. I love a book that has suspense with a protective hero. There were parts of this story that were beautifully written. In fact, I was impressed with how the author crafted her sentences and portrayed certain scenes. However, the actual storyline fell short for me. It had great potential but everything happened so fast and certain parts of the story didn't resonate and seemed out of place.
lizzysk555's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was an enjoyable read but it was almost too fast paced.
”Falling in love” after having sex once and within 3 days of knowing each other and after an extremely traumatic event - it just gives me the ick
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
kirsberry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookish_kristina's review
DNF @ 10%
I don’t think it’s fair to rate this, however lemme just drop some lovely quotes from our hero for you to peruse and make your own judgements. Spoiler: he’s a pig.
They say the only easy day is yesterday… that night, my plan was to be carried to my bed on the cushion of a nice pair of fake titties and lay like a limp fish while she had her way with me, while I drifted off into oblivion.
One-hundred percent cotton rarely held up against a stretch like that. Double D’s if I had to guess, although I’d found myself surprised over the last year. Damn padded bras take the fun out of everything.
I tore my eyes away from the watermelons in front of me and met her chocolate brown ones with a wink.
Those eyes sparkled as she leaned in on her forearms, her breasts plumping up like hot air balloons.
I don’t think it’s fair to rate this, however lemme just drop some lovely quotes from our hero for you to peruse and make your own judgements. Spoiler: he’s a pig.
They say the only easy day is yesterday… that night, my plan was to be carried to my bed on the cushion of a nice pair of fake titties and lay like a limp fish while she had her way with me, while I drifted off into oblivion.
One-hundred percent cotton rarely held up against a stretch like that. Double D’s if I had to guess, although I’d found myself surprised over the last year. Damn padded bras take the fun out of everything.
I tore my eyes away from the watermelons in front of me and met her chocolate brown ones with a wink.
Those eyes sparkled as she leaned in on her forearms, her breasts plumping up like hot air balloons.
labraden's review against another edition
3.0
When Niki Avery is attacked by two men in the woods as she is heading home from a yoga retreat, she thinks she might not survive, but killing one of the men and being chased by the other leads her to the Steele Security compound. Gage Steele takes charge of her as more information comes to light, including the fact that the man Niki killed was later decapitated. Niki remains at the compound while she and Gage dance around their attraction for one another, but evil may be closer than they think.
Cabin 1 had great potential to be an outstanding romantic suspense novel with an exciting opening that takes the reader right into the action and builds on the anticipation with each page. Unfortunately, the story begins to fall apart when too many characters and plot elements are introduced in such a short novel, rushing everything to a cliffhanger ending that leads into the next book in the series. Everything gets shortchanged, including the series long mystery about the death of the Steele brothers' father and the romance between Gage and Niki. Overall, Cabin 1 could have been wonderful if there were just more pages used to develop the story.
Cabin 1 had great potential to be an outstanding romantic suspense novel with an exciting opening that takes the reader right into the action and builds on the anticipation with each page. Unfortunately, the story begins to fall apart when too many characters and plot elements are introduced in such a short novel, rushing everything to a cliffhanger ending that leads into the next book in the series. Everything gets shortchanged, including the series long mystery about the death of the Steele brothers' father and the romance between Gage and Niki. Overall, Cabin 1 could have been wonderful if there were just more pages used to develop the story.
inmyhumbleopinion's review
4.0
Cabin 1 is a terrific romantic suspense novel with a killer ending. I wasn’t aware that it was a spin off but it stands well on its own. Action, mystery and love. Well worth the read. Can’t wait for the next installment.
taylor_kelsie's review
2.0
The last half of the story felt so rushed. I liked the plot and character for the most part but it needed more time to be fleshed out. He literally falls in love with the female character in less than 24 hours despite not trusting her when first meeting her. I just didn’t buy that he had changed from a hard drinking womanizer to being in love in that time frame. It would have been so easy to have this story take place over a couple weeks (at least) and make it more believable.