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condls27's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I was really intrigued by the premise of this book but it did not deliver for me.
I thought because of his position as her bodyguard and the age gap we’d get lots of tension, pining and angst but we get nothing. It all happens off page 5 years prior and we get a crumb of a flashback scene. Without all the tension of will they/won’t they, there’s no payoff when they do come together.
The only chemistry these two characters had was that they were both conventionally attractive. That’s not enough to keep me invested in their relationship. And I say this as an avid reader of spicy romances- the spice was so repetitive. I ended up skimming through most of the scenes.
The rest of the plot was just messy and the conflict at the end was so unbelievable. Plot holes abound.
I thought because of his position as her bodyguard and the age gap we’d get lots of tension, pining and angst but we get nothing. It all happens off page 5 years prior and we get a crumb of a flashback scene. Without all the tension of will they/won’t they, there’s no payoff when they do come together.
The only chemistry these two characters had was that they were both conventionally attractive. That’s not enough to keep me invested in their relationship. And I say this as an avid reader of spicy romances- the spice was so repetitive. I ended up skimming through most of the scenes.
The rest of the plot was just messy and the conflict at the end was so unbelievable. Plot holes abound.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Car accident, and Death of parent
stephanief04's review
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
100_pages_hr's review
medium-paced
3.5
The bodyguard trope isn't one I've read much of, but it is an interesting dynamic. I liked that this wasn't insta love or super fast.
You get a few glimpses I to life when Shay first met Damien and I'll be honest I was a little overwhelmed by Shay's immaturity. But thankfully when itoved to present day I actually really liked her.
I loved Damien. He isn't perfect, but he has it bad for Shay and takes really good care of her.
This book gets SUPER steamy. But it has a good story and there are romantic moments too.
I will admit the suspense part wasn't my favorite because I figured it out really early in the book. But aside from that it was a really good read.
I received an advanced copy of this book through The Author Agency. This is my honest review.
You get a few glimpses I to life when Shay first met Damien and I'll be honest I was a little overwhelmed by Shay's immaturity. But thankfully when itoved to present day I actually really liked her.
I loved Damien. He isn't perfect, but he has it bad for Shay and takes really good care of her.
This book gets SUPER steamy. But it has a good story and there are romantic moments too.
I will admit the suspense part wasn't my favorite because I figured it out really early in the book. But aside from that it was a really good read.
I received an advanced copy of this book through The Author Agency. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Stalking, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity and Pregnancy
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