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lindseydomokur's review against another edition
4.0
This book was pretty cute. I adored Ben and Mia, but there was one point with the ex I wasn't real fond of. Ben hated Mia when she was younger. Mia was best friends with his sister and Ben relentlessly teased her. Mia swore to hate Ben forever, but when they meet again one night and don't exchange names, they both realize that they could be meant for each other. There was a lot of drama, but it didn't make me really upset, so it was written in a way that it could be a light read.
jejeshere_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5⭐️
It was my first J. Daniels book, and I found it to be an okays read. I didn't love this one, but I did like it.
Ben was a good guy, he's sexy, thoughtful, and loving and I liked him. Mia was fine. Although she was a okayish, I sometimes found myself annoyed by her actions and decisions. I thought some of the things she texted and said to Ben were inappropriate. I was cringing.
They had an instant love. It happened too fast. I have nothing against insta love. Because sometimes I liked it and sometimes I don't. But not so much here. Also, I loved Mia's relationship with her best friend, Tessa and with Nolan (he's super adorableeee)
So, overall an enjoyable and easy read but not my favorite. I'm definitely looking forward to read about Luke and Tessa! And also Reed's story!
Thank you so much Valentine PR and J. Daniels for a copy of this arc!
It was my first J. Daniels book, and I found it to be an okays read. I didn't love this one, but I did like it.
Ben was a good guy, he's sexy, thoughtful, and loving and I liked him. Mia was fine. Although she was a okayish, I sometimes found myself annoyed by her actions and decisions. I thought some of the things she texted and said to Ben were inappropriate. I was cringing.
They had an instant love. It happened too fast. I have nothing against insta love. Because sometimes I liked it and sometimes I don't. But not so much here. Also, I loved Mia's relationship with her best friend, Tessa and with Nolan (he's super adorableeee)
So, overall an enjoyable and easy read but not my favorite. I'm definitely looking forward to read about Luke and Tessa! And also Reed's story!
Thank you so much Valentine PR and J. Daniels for a copy of this arc!
riahsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
quinulo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
3.25
maria8w4's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
naardsx's review against another edition
2.0
| DNF @ Chapter 6 |
I struggled to believe anything that happened up to chapter 6. Like Ben and Mia not recognizing one another, but Mia and Ben's sister are the best of friends—how do you not recognize your best friends brother? Or that said brother has a son? How do you not know your best friend is an aunt?
Also, I struggled to believe that Ben's intentions were anything other than wanting to sleep with Mia again. Two days after their hook up, Ben is all about "my heart belongs to you," and "she's mine." Yet, the day after their anonymous hookup Ben talks about how he couldnt stand Mia growing up, but he sees her in a small bikini looking skinny and fit, now he wants her. However, we are to believe that his intentions are good because they had a "connection" when they slept with one another, it has little to do with her losing all that weight he would shame her for growing up.
Several times up until I DNF this book, we read about the nasty comments Ben used to make towards Mia growing up. Like how she shouldn't eat her kind (bacon), or she shouldn't go on the swing because she would break the branch it's tied to. These comments are hurtful and they stay with you, I can definitely understand why Mia isn't ready to forgive Ben. I couldn't get on board with Ben's "change of heart." Yes people can change, but why is it that the hero only changes once he sees how "stunning" the heroine has become after losing weight? Curvy/big women are stunning too, and insinuating otherwise does not make for a good read.
This book had the potential to be such a great read, it even started off well but after they're one night stand, I couldn't help but continuously roll my eyes. If you can look past all the unbelievable moments you may just enjoy this, however I just couldn't.
I struggled to believe anything that happened up to chapter 6. Like Ben and Mia not recognizing one another, but Mia and Ben's sister are the best of friends—how do you not recognize your best friends brother? Or that said brother has a son? How do you not know your best friend is an aunt?
Also, I struggled to believe that Ben's intentions were anything other than wanting to sleep with Mia again. Two days after their hook up, Ben is all about "my heart belongs to you," and "she's mine." Yet, the day after their anonymous hookup Ben talks about how he couldnt stand Mia growing up, but he sees her in a small bikini looking skinny and fit, now he wants her. However, we are to believe that his intentions are good because they had a "connection" when they slept with one another, it has little to do with her losing all that weight he would shame her for growing up.
Several times up until I DNF this book, we read about the nasty comments Ben used to make towards Mia growing up. Like how she shouldn't eat her kind (bacon), or she shouldn't go on the swing because she would break the branch it's tied to. These comments are hurtful and they stay with you, I can definitely understand why Mia isn't ready to forgive Ben. I couldn't get on board with Ben's "change of heart." Yes people can change, but why is it that the hero only changes once he sees how "stunning" the heroine has become after losing weight? Curvy/big women are stunning too, and insinuating otherwise does not make for a good read.
This book had the potential to be such a great read, it even started off well but after they're one night stand, I couldn't help but continuously roll my eyes. If you can look past all the unbelievable moments you may just enjoy this, however I just couldn't.
allysonfayebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh I remember reading this book all the way back in high school for the first time and it’s still one of my favorites! This book is a continuous re-read for me with the great banter, amazing spice, and some drama. I’ve read a few books from J. Daniels and have never been disappointed!
I’m a sucker for nicknames and Ben Kelly is definitely swoon-worthy! I love the story and history between him and Mia and the journey we get to see them go on. I love love all the characters and how they form such a tight-knit family.
This is definitely a book I would recommend to all readers, new and experienced! It will have you smiling, blushing, and crying in all the best ways.
I’m a sucker for nicknames and Ben Kelly is definitely swoon-worthy! I love the story and history between him and Mia and the journey we get to see them go on. I love love all the characters and how they form such a tight-knit family.
This is definitely a book I would recommend to all readers, new and experienced! It will have you smiling, blushing, and crying in all the best ways.
cobiashley's review against another edition
4.0
gonna be honest this had a rough start for me. the spicy scenes are out of this world but Tessa is entirely too interested in her brother’s sex life. the whole cop thing was super weird and over the top, and i do not understand why he had to get shot at the exact moment her mother died. like come on. then it’s never mentioned again. despite all the weird parts this was still a super sweet and sexy story and id be lying if i said i didn’t love it.
retrogirlreads's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really cute best friend’s brother romance!!! Ben and Mia couldn’t stand each other when they were kids, but now that they’re adults, everything is different. I thought their love story was really well written! I loved Mia because she was confident, and she wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself. Ben was an amazing character because of his devotion to his son, Nolan, and because of his take charge attitude in the bedroom. I highly recommend this book if you love the best friend’s brother and/or single dad trope!!!
ecranheim's review against another edition
1.0
This was a dumpster fire that I couldn’t stop looking at even though it kept getting worse.