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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
kfriend's review
2.0
This is a book that has all sorts of tropes I can get behind- curvy virgin heroine, danger and suspense, soapy drama, plot twists, and hello steam! And there’s a lot of cleverness to the plot, a great concept bolstered by interesting character archetypes. A anti-hero that finds heroism in the face of his love for the heroine, those yummy super protective dominant traits. A heroine resilient in the face of (ludicrous) circumstances, traumatized but finds her self-assuredness and courage in the arms of her protector who was once her primary threat. Sounds delicious.
And certainly there is a lot to be entertained by here- unfortunately the promise of familiar and salacious tropes didn’t quite hit home in a satisfying way for me personally. In part because I just felt like I needed more- more time, more substance, more relational scaffolding. Viper transforms a bit too quickly- we don’t get to wallow in his own tension, the conflict he feels between the life he’s lead and the one he could live with Pepper. And after everything she’s been through, she’s quick to put her life, heart, and body in the hands of her once assassin. The action circumvents that progression, and without that emotional underpinning, it makes the plot look even more redonkulous, particularly thanks to a few clear plot contrivances that don’t feel quite in character. Given the whole set up, I knew it would be fast-paced and soapey, just wanted a bit more meat. But it's certainly fun, uber sexy, and quick read- so great entertainment overall.
And certainly there is a lot to be entertained by here- unfortunately the promise of familiar and salacious tropes didn’t quite hit home in a satisfying way for me personally. In part because I just felt like I needed more- more time, more substance, more relational scaffolding. Viper transforms a bit too quickly- we don’t get to wallow in his own tension, the conflict he feels between the life he’s lead and the one he could live with Pepper. And after everything she’s been through, she’s quick to put her life, heart, and body in the hands of her once assassin. The action circumvents that progression, and without that emotional underpinning, it makes the plot look even more redonkulous, particularly thanks to a few clear plot contrivances that don’t feel quite in character. Given the whole set up, I knew it would be fast-paced and soapey, just wanted a bit more meat. But it's certainly fun, uber sexy, and quick read- so great entertainment overall.
mudmule's review against another edition
5.0
I liked Pepper from the get go and of course Viper. This is a great bad boy romance and is next to impossible to put down. This is a fantastic page turner. It’s graphic, it’s erotica, and it’s brilliant.
romancebookloverinseattle's review against another edition
2.0
I was excited to read this one - loved the cover and the idea behind it, but the execution was rough. Viper was hired to kill Pepper by her stepfather who stood to inherit millions upon her death. Although I had read the blurb for this, I assumed Viper had some morals somewhere. The fact that he didn't blink twice at being hired to kill an innocent girl and only changed his mind when she hired them for a lot more money to keep her alive, made him completely irredeemable for me. I had assumed there would be something more to him, and this was something I was never really able to get over. I've read a lot of dark stories with anti-Heroes but usually there is something that occurs to make the Hero redeemable for the story or as the hero and that just didn't occur here. Sam Crescent creates interesting characters, and writes the emotions and actions on the page, but there is also a disconnect there in the writing where it sometimes comes across as stilted and I was never fully able to connect with either character.
kfriend's review against another edition
2.0
This is a book that has all sorts of tropes I can get behind- curvy virgin heroine, danger and suspense, soapy drama, plot twists, and hello steam! And there’s a lot of cleverness to the plot, a great concept bolstered by interesting character archetypes. A anti-hero that finds heroism in the face of his love for the heroine, those yummy super protective dominant traits. A heroine resilient in the face of (ludicrous) circumstances, traumatized but finds her self-assuredness and courage in the arms of her protector who was once her primary threat. Sounds delicious.
And certainly there is a lot to be entertained by here- unfortunately the promise of familiar and salacious tropes didn’t quite hit home in a satisfying way for me personally. In part because I just felt like I needed more- more time, more substance, more relational scaffolding. Viper transforms a bit too quickly- we don’t get to wallow in his own tension, the conflict he feels between the life he’s lead and the one he could live with Pepper. And after everything she’s been through, she’s quick to put her life, heart, and body in the hands of her once assassin. The action circumvents that progression, and without that emotional underpinning, it makes the plot look even more redonkulous, particularly thanks to a few clear plot contrivances that don’t feel quite in character. Given the whole set up, I knew it would be fast-paced and soapey, just wanted a bit more meat. But it's certainly fun, uber sexy, and quick read- so great entertainment overall.
And certainly there is a lot to be entertained by here- unfortunately the promise of familiar and salacious tropes didn’t quite hit home in a satisfying way for me personally. In part because I just felt like I needed more- more time, more substance, more relational scaffolding. Viper transforms a bit too quickly- we don’t get to wallow in his own tension, the conflict he feels between the life he’s lead and the one he could live with Pepper. And after everything she’s been through, she’s quick to put her life, heart, and body in the hands of her once assassin. The action circumvents that progression, and without that emotional underpinning, it makes the plot look even more redonkulous, particularly thanks to a few clear plot contrivances that don’t feel quite in character. Given the whole set up, I knew it would be fast-paced and soapey, just wanted a bit more meat. But it's certainly fun, uber sexy, and quick read- so great entertainment overall.
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
2.0
This was a quick and easy read but I really felt like Pepper and Viper had zero chemistry. In fact they couldn’t be two points further on a spectrum if they tried. The names even made me pause. The blurb sounded great but the book didn’t pan out for me at all. Pepper didn’t read like a spoiled princess and Viper didn’t read at all. Pun intended. Thanks to the publisher for a copy to read and voluntarily left this opinion. I will add this review to goodreads but not Zon since two stars is considered critical.
our_bookish_reads's review
medium-paced
1.0
For me, this book was just not convincing. It's a fairly short read, I really disliked both the male and female MC. I enjoyed the insta-love, the steam was alright, but sadly I wouldn't recommend this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mydarlingbookz's review
5.0
Stone cold killer Viper has a new mission, to kill a young girl name Pepper. He doesn't know why but his gut been twisted up inside why this girl? What has she done to have a hit on her?
Pepper on the run hiding from her evil stepfather.. knowing he killed her mother she has to stay hidden.. if he gets his hands on her he gets the whole fortune her family has.. she gets attacked in her hotel room but is saves by Viper not because he cares.. oh no he has a contract he is going to kill her or try lol But Pepper is smart she offers up another deal with Viper and his group..
Keep her alive.. and she'll hand them alot of money.. can Pepper keep her life and heart? Can Viper give In and try to be human?
Instalove/lust
Cold blooded rough tough asshole guy
Stubborn lonely curvy virgin gal
Drama
Abuse
No cheating
Anal play/sex
Sex
Push/Pull
Hea
Pepper on the run hiding from her evil stepfather.. knowing he killed her mother she has to stay hidden.. if he gets his hands on her he gets the whole fortune her family has.. she gets attacked in her hotel room but is saves by Viper not because he cares.. oh no he has a contract he is going to kill her or try lol But Pepper is smart she offers up another deal with Viper and his group..
Keep her alive.. and she'll hand them alot of money.. can Pepper keep her life and heart? Can Viper give In and try to be human?
Instalove/lust
Cold blooded rough tough asshole guy
Stubborn lonely curvy virgin gal
Drama
Abuse
No cheating
Anal play/sex
Sex
Push/Pull
Hea