saschadarlington's review
4.0
Yay! Another summer read to add to your pile if you like romance with a good bit of story attached. Before You by Kathryn Freeman is perfect for reading at the beach or the park or perhaps on your deck or patio with a nice beverage of your choosing.
Melanie Hunt is a publicist with Delta, a formula one racing team. Aiden Foster is their new driver, coming over from another team to join the one his father drove for years earlier. His goal is to finally win a championship; hers is to stay as far away from him as possible since her last romance, which ended with her broken heart, was with a handsome driver and she believes that Aiden is cut from the same cloth.
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Melanie Hunt is a publicist with Delta, a formula one racing team. Aiden Foster is their new driver, coming over from another team to join the one his father drove for years earlier. His goal is to finally win a championship; hers is to stay as far away from him as possible since her last romance, which ended with her broken heart, was with a handsome driver and she believes that Aiden is cut from the same cloth.
Read more here: https://saschadarlington.wordpress.com/2016/06/22/review-of-before-you/
hanghuhn's review
3.0
edit (a few years later): after rereading the book I found a few points that I don't like. Aiden doesn't want to appear weak in front of Mel (because men aren't weak, they are strong and don't show feelings, right?) and he thinks that he should be the strong one in their relationship/friendship/whatever-ship. Making the other one jealous: yep, good idea. Not trusting the other: good start for a new relationship. Unflattering clothes are a no-go (at least that's what the book says). Thinking you are a burden to someone: that sounds toxic. Making fun of someone because they can't drive a car (or don't want to because of trauma in their past). Nice. Note for everyone: you don't have to have a driver's licence. You don't have to like driving a car. It's okay if you don't want to drive. It's not that important.
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As a girlfriend of a Formula One and Nascar-Fan I was quite familiar with the topic. In my opinion Kathryn Freeman, the author, did a really good job with this book. While reading it I was drawn into the story of Aiden and his press officer Mel. There is this tension when Aiden is in a race. There are his struggles when it comes to his father, a very successful racing driver and multiple time worldchampion. Aidan, the womaniser, falls in love with his press officer, who is afraid of being hurt again. A mother who doesn’t care about her eldest son and abandons her 10 year old son Tom, Aiden’s half-brother. Suddenly, Aiden has to look after his brother, whom he left after his birth in order to turn the back on his unloving mother – midway through the racing season.
I’m a bit book hangover now as always when I finish a really good book.
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As a girlfriend of a Formula One and Nascar-Fan I was quite familiar with the topic. In my opinion Kathryn Freeman, the author, did a really good job with this book. While reading it I was drawn into the story of Aiden and his press officer Mel. There is this tension when Aiden is in a race. There are his struggles when it comes to his father, a very successful racing driver and multiple time worldchampion. Aidan, the womaniser, falls in love with his press officer, who is afraid of being hurt again. A mother who doesn’t care about her eldest son and abandons her 10 year old son Tom, Aiden’s half-brother. Suddenly, Aiden has to look after his brother, whom he left after his birth in order to turn the back on his unloving mother – midway through the racing season.
I’m a bit book hangover now as always when I finish a really good book.
thepottedplant's review
3.0
*ARC Received from NetGalley in exchange for honest review*
I liked this book but it definitely wasn't my favorite. The plot is paced pretty slow which I didn't think was necessary. Also, Mel, the female protagonist, is constantly crying which was a little annoying and she's so insecure. It's a constant wish-wash of decision. She wants to be with Aiden then she doesn't. I was not a fan of this but I'm sure other people liked it more.
I liked this book but it definitely wasn't my favorite. The plot is paced pretty slow which I didn't think was necessary. Also, Mel, the female protagonist, is constantly crying which was a little annoying and she's so insecure. It's a constant wish-wash of decision. She wants to be with Aiden then she doesn't. I was not a fan of this but I'm sure other people liked it more.
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