ms_brie3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Great banter and relatable characters with a beautiful HEA. Als always, I appreciate the representation Elsie gives us of mental health struggles in relationships and the open-arm acceptance of partners and family.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Addiction, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Grief
rachelmginger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse
ines_santos13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Torture, Abandonment, Sexual content, and Alcoholism
fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury and Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism
adub345's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism
readingduckling's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked this book and this series in general. I really love Elise Silves writing style an I think I will read other books of her in the futur.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism
Minor: War
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Start to finish this series has been *chef’s kiss* Elsie Silver can do no wrong! I really enjoyed Beau and Bailey’s story. I just love when fake dating/engagement are never really that fake because at least one of the MCs has real feelings. Bailey and Beau are well matched- she calls him out and keeps him on his toes, and he provides her love and care that she never had had. They are a couple you will root for. Theirs is a bit of a slower build up than some of the other books but it suits them and their story. This book is great for someone looking for an emotional romance with some spice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: War
rustedtulips's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Beau Eaton is basically the towns perfect prince from a family that might as well be royalty, he’s literally a military Hero who’s been through more than his share of pain, especially in recent times.
Bailey on the other hand, is more like the town reject, a bartender in the small town where everyone looks down on her and nobody shows her respect, except for maybe the Eaton family. Which is strange since their basically her families rivals and the two line absolutely hate each other.
Their family rivalry is kind of funny, since they are fake engaged to each other now. The problem is that they might just each want to be a little bit more than fake interested in each other, but how could that work in the real world when Bailey wants to leave the god forsaken that’s always looked down on her and Beau has his whole life wrapped up in his family, their ranch and everything he loves about the town she can’t wait to escape?
I’m going to be honest, I loved the idea of reading Beau’a story. I knew it would be deep and I knew some of it would be dark. However what I couldn’t see was who his match would be! Which is honestly ridiculous looking back, because obviously Bailey is just perfect for him!
I loved keeping up with all the family drama of the Eaton’s as well as the characters from the previous stories. It’s always enjoyable to really get caught up with characters you love, over and over again.
The writing of these books is also top tier, I never actually see the full twist coming, I saw the hints and had my suspicions but omg that twist had me mad! I was heartbroken for Bailey but so hopeful for things to work out perfectly (like it wasn’t going to! 🤦♀️)
Finally a little note on the spice, because oh my gosh was it spicy! I feel like this book in particular was incredibly full of spice from the beginning, despite the fact they didn’t do the deed for most of the book! Right from the beginning, these two just seemed so ramped up and open about their desires. I absolutely loved that despite being a virgin Bailey was so curious and unable to hold back her desire to know all the answers to her sexual questions that she just blurts them out. It had me howling, while creating some pretty steamy moments at the same time! I think this is a 4 star spice rating for me.
It’s definitely a series I’d recommend if you enjoy spice, because this cowboy spice is something else entirely.
Bailey on the other hand, is more like the town reject, a bartender in the small town where everyone looks down on her and nobody shows her respect, except for maybe the Eaton family. Which is strange since their basically her families rivals and the two line absolutely hate each other.
Their family rivalry is kind of funny, since they are fake engaged to each other now. The problem is that they might just each want to be a little bit more than fake interested in each other, but how could that work in the real world when Bailey wants to leave the god forsaken that’s always looked down on her and Beau has his whole life wrapped up in his family, their ranch and everything he loves about the town she can’t wait to escape?
I’m going to be honest, I loved the idea of reading Beau’a story. I knew it would be deep and I knew some of it would be dark. However what I couldn’t see was who his match would be! Which is honestly ridiculous looking back, because obviously Bailey is just perfect for him!
I loved keeping up with all the family drama of the Eaton’s as well as the characters from the previous stories. It’s always enjoyable to really get caught up with characters you love, over and over again.
The writing of these books is also top tier, I never actually see the full twist coming, I saw the hints and had my suspicions but omg that twist had me mad! I was heartbroken for Bailey but so hopeful for things to work out perfectly (like it wasn’t going to! 🤦♀️)
Finally a little note on the spice, because oh my gosh was it spicy! I feel like this book in particular was incredibly full of spice from the beginning, despite the fact they didn’t do the deed for most of the book! Right from the beginning, these two just seemed so ramped up and open about their desires. I absolutely loved that despite being a virgin Bailey was so curious and unable to hold back her desire to know all the answers to her sexual questions that she just blurts them out. It had me howling, while creating some pretty steamy moments at the same time! I think this is a 4 star spice rating for me.
It’s definitely a series I’d recommend if you enjoy spice, because this cowboy spice is something else entirely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, War, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
danicam's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Sexual content, Mental illness, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: War, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Addiction, and Sexual harassment