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jigsawgirl's review
5.0
The final book of Not Quite a Billionaire. You definitely have to read the first two books to get a complete picture of Hemi and Hope's journey.
Hemi is strong to the point of being overwhelming. Alpha to the nth degree. At the end of book two, Fractured, I was not that thrilled with Hemi. He just seemed to be too....much. In this book, Hope found herself, found her strength. I felt rewarded on her behalf. Especially in regards to her scenes with Anika.
One thing I really liked about this series of books is that Hemi's change in attitude was not fast by any means. And, to make it even better, his transformation was not complete. Hemi and Hope's relationship was on going and evolving.
I loved Karen and Koro. I hate to see this end, not only because I enjoyed Hemi and Hope's story, but because I have this need to know what happens with Karen and Koro. As Karen gets older, does she return to NZ, and her crush grows into love for Matiu? I really enjoyed reading Koro's words of wisdom. Ethan's also.
Rosalind James underlying them in her NZ series still rings strongly in this book. Family, strength, honor, love, and a good dose of steamy sexiness.
Fierce, Fractured, and Found. I definitely recommend and honestly don't think you will be disappointed.
Hemi is strong to the point of being overwhelming. Alpha to the nth degree. At the end of book two, Fractured, I was not that thrilled with Hemi. He just seemed to be too....much. In this book, Hope found herself, found her strength. I felt rewarded on her behalf. Especially in regards to her scenes with Anika.
One thing I really liked about this series of books is that Hemi's change in attitude was not fast by any means. And, to make it even better, his transformation was not complete. Hemi and Hope's relationship was on going and evolving.
I loved Karen and Koro. I hate to see this end, not only because I enjoyed Hemi and Hope's story, but because I have this need to know what happens with Karen and Koro. As Karen gets older, does she return to NZ, and her crush grows into love for Matiu? I really enjoyed reading Koro's words of wisdom. Ethan's also.
Rosalind James underlying them in her NZ series still rings strongly in this book. Family, strength, honor, love, and a good dose of steamy sexiness.
Fierce, Fractured, and Found. I definitely recommend and honestly don't think you will be disappointed.
miaev's review
5.0
“Guess you found the only thing in the world stronger than a man’s hard head. … That’d be a woman’s heart.”
“Found” is not a “normal” Rosalind James book in that is a lot edgier and steamier than her other books. This book os book 3 of 3 part related series and the story makes a lot more sense if you have read “Fierce” and “Fractured” already since the characters are introduced in “Fierce” and the plot line introduced. “Found” is the book that pulls it all together and concludes the mini series.
I have to say that I liked “Found” the best in this series. I liked “Fierce” and the start of the series, I did not like “Fractured.” But the changes in Hemi as a result of what happened in “Fractured” have turned him into a more likable character. He has become more human; not a total control freak who denies his feelings.
This book start where “Fractured” left off with Hope in En Zed staying with Kori and being surrounded by the rest of Hemi’s whāngai or extended family. And Hemi and her sister are still in New York City.
Living with a teen ager means that Hemi has to learn to adapt and he slowly becomes more human as a result. And Hemi learns to trust not just Hope and Karen but more importantly, himself. To me, this is what has makes this book the best one in this series, Hemi learning to trust himself and allow himself to feel again. Only by learning to trust himself, is Hemi able to learn to love not only Hope but himself.
“love isn’t something you say. It’s something you do. I’m going to be doing it, and so are you.”
“Found” is not a “normal” Rosalind James book in that is a lot edgier and steamier than her other books. This book os book 3 of 3 part related series and the story makes a lot more sense if you have read “Fierce” and “Fractured” already since the characters are introduced in “Fierce” and the plot line introduced. “Found” is the book that pulls it all together and concludes the mini series.
I have to say that I liked “Found” the best in this series. I liked “Fierce” and the start of the series, I did not like “Fractured.” But the changes in Hemi as a result of what happened in “Fractured” have turned him into a more likable character. He has become more human; not a total control freak who denies his feelings.
This book start where “Fractured” left off with Hope in En Zed staying with Kori and being surrounded by the rest of Hemi’s whāngai or extended family. And Hemi and her sister are still in New York City.
Living with a teen ager means that Hemi has to learn to adapt and he slowly becomes more human as a result. And Hemi learns to trust not just Hope and Karen but more importantly, himself. To me, this is what has makes this book the best one in this series, Hemi learning to trust himself and allow himself to feel again. Only by learning to trust himself, is Hemi able to learn to love not only Hope but himself.
“love isn’t something you say. It’s something you do. I’m going to be doing it, and so are you.”
maggiemae2023's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
allenfarm's review against another edition
4.0
This review is from: Found (Not Quite a Billionaire Book 3) (Kindle Edition)
Book 1 was excellent. Hemi was all kinds of gorgeous Alpha Maori male. Hope was sweet, quiet, and soft to his hard. Book 2 took a turn I wasn't entirely happy with. Hemi and Hope were better together, not apart. Book 3 brings the story full circle. Hope gains self confidence, Hemi understands putting family front and center, and they learn their mettle while fighting the outside forces trying to do them harm. Slight criticism in that I found the "you might say" questions off putting. Like Hope is talking to the reader. That breaking of the third wall brought me as the reader out of the story,even if momentarily. There were 5 or 6 instances of these rhetorical statements that I found to be odd and distracting, and I don't remember them in books 1 or 2. Besides that I found this third book to be a great culmination to Hope and Hemi's story and would highly recommend it. I think Karen needs to her own book, fast forwarded about 8 years, out of college, and we get to see how she turns out, and maybe get a sneak peak at how Hemi and Hope are doing. Just an idea!
Book 1 was excellent. Hemi was all kinds of gorgeous Alpha Maori male. Hope was sweet, quiet, and soft to his hard. Book 2 took a turn I wasn't entirely happy with. Hemi and Hope were better together, not apart. Book 3 brings the story full circle. Hope gains self confidence, Hemi understands putting family front and center, and they learn their mettle while fighting the outside forces trying to do them harm. Slight criticism in that I found the "you might say" questions off putting. Like Hope is talking to the reader. That breaking of the third wall brought me as the reader out of the story,even if momentarily. There were 5 or 6 instances of these rhetorical statements that I found to be odd and distracting, and I don't remember them in books 1 or 2. Besides that I found this third book to be a great culmination to Hope and Hemi's story and would highly recommend it. I think Karen needs to her own book, fast forwarded about 8 years, out of college, and we get to see how she turns out, and maybe get a sneak peak at how Hemi and Hope are doing. Just an idea!
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