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nicola949's review
5.0
Books 1 and 2 are both fantastic. The story is engrossing and the characters are wonderful. Jory is gorgeous, fun, flirtatious and Sam is strong and tough. The supporting characters are excellent, including Dane and Sam's family. Beware the cliffhanger at the end of each book as you just have to start the next book straight away to see what happens!
"He didn't get that my love was a gift and if somebody doesn't appreciate the value of being loved.....not a lot you can do"
"He didn't get that my love was a gift and if somebody doesn't appreciate the value of being loved.....not a lot you can do"
yaredimpp's review
2.0
Bueno que decir, esté libro es totalmente incongruente, salta de una escena a otra sin contexto, tuve que regresarme en varias ocasiones creyendo que me había perdido de algo pero no, simplemente las lineas del tiempo y la continuidad no son parte de este libro, no se si no tuvo edición por que parecen muchas veces ideas que apuntas para después desarrollarlas, cosa que no pasa. Ahora los diálogos, por Dios parecen maquinas todo, no sientes las emociones de los personajes y mucho menos las reacciones.
¿Por qué seguí leyéndolo? Porque era tan ilógico que me hizo reír y quería saber hasta donde llegaba.
En cuanto a la historia, leí varias reseñas y muchos adoran u odian a Jory. A mi la verdad me dio lastima Si todo el mundo habla de lo hermoso que es, pero con ello viene como maldición que creen que solo es como objeto para lucir, Jory es honesto y les habla con la verdad, pero sus ex son unos cretinos porque se sienten heridos y siempre terminan ofendiendolo y tratándolo como basura, ahí le admiro la paciencia a Jory porque nunca se pone a su altura.
Ahora Sam, que despreciable es este personaje, es un patán en toda la extensión, no quiere que en su trabajo se enteren de su "relación" con Jory porque es un conflicto de intereses y le traería problemas, supongamos que se la creo, pero no tiene que humillar a Jory se la pasa disuadiendolo para que estén juntos para después hacerle sentir que no le importa y sobre todo no acepta sus errores y siempre le echa la culpa a Jory.
Lo que me gusto es Jory y su jefe, su relación es muy extraña pero sincera, es lo salvable del libro.
¿Por qué seguí leyéndolo? Porque era tan ilógico que me hizo reír y quería saber hasta donde llegaba.
En cuanto a la historia, leí varias reseñas y muchos adoran u odian a Jory. A mi la verdad me dio lastima Si todo el mundo habla de lo hermoso que es, pero con ello viene como maldición que creen que solo es como objeto para lucir, Jory es honesto y les habla con la verdad, pero sus ex son unos cretinos porque se sienten heridos y siempre terminan ofendiendolo y tratándolo como basura, ahí le admiro la paciencia a Jory porque nunca se pone a su altura.
Ahora Sam, que despreciable es este personaje, es un patán en toda la extensión, no quiere que en su trabajo se enteren de su "relación" con Jory porque es un conflicto de intereses y le traería problemas, supongamos que se la creo, pero no tiene que humillar a Jory
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ejemplo por segunda vez logra que Jory lo perdone, tienen relaciones recuerda que tiene una cena, le pide que vaya con él y se la pasa coqueteando con Maggie y deja botado a Jory, y después le arma un pancho porque Jory se va porque no quiere seguir siendo humillado asíLo que me gusto es Jory y su jefe, su relación es muy extraña pero sincera, es lo salvable del libro.
merny88's review
3.0
Every part of this was annoying. Except Dane Harcourt. Dane Harcourt gets three stars.
mrnnprsns's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
suze_1624's review
4.0
An exhausting but enjoyably lightish read, despite the subject matter, not sure Jory will ever be a favourite MC but he does have a certain charm!
I think Jory and Sam's story is told over 4 books, this volume covering books 1 & 2 so on its own, it doesn't have a closure ending,
Jory witnesses a crime and despite being offered witness protection, he goes home - wouldn't you just want to slap him round the head! And that's Jory - bouncy, exuberant, lovable, lonely, intuitive, annoying, unpredictable, looking for love.
Sam Kage is the detective whose surveillance operation Jory scuppered and who eventually succumbs to Jory's charms - but he is still thinking he will marry a nice girl and have kids.
Jory is fairly fleshed out in a WYSIWYG way, Sam is still a bit of an enigma, as well as coming across as a bit of a bully to me.
Still not sure about Dane, he gets a lot of page time for a friend, even an almost-brother one. And I keep thinking someone close to Jory is going to catch a bullet meant for Jory.
It is an emotional rollercoaster with break ups, make ups, shoot outs, matchmaking, unrequited love, kidnapping, double crossing - just about anything you can think of! It won't be everyones cup of tea, but I did quite like it! 3.5*
I think Jory and Sam's story is told over 4 books, this volume covering books 1 & 2 so on its own, it doesn't have a closure ending,
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leaving Jory sick and Sam goneJory witnesses a crime and despite being offered witness protection, he goes home - wouldn't you just want to slap him round the head! And that's Jory - bouncy, exuberant, lovable, lonely, intuitive, annoying, unpredictable, looking for love.
Sam Kage is the detective whose surveillance operation Jory scuppered and who eventually succumbs to Jory's charms - but he is still thinking he will marry a nice girl and have kids.
Jory is fairly fleshed out in a WYSIWYG way, Sam is still a bit of an enigma, as well as coming across as a bit of a bully to me.
Still not sure about Dane, he gets a lot of page time for a friend, even an almost-brother one. And I keep thinking someone close to Jory is going to catch a bullet meant for Jory.
It is an emotional rollercoaster with break ups, make ups, shoot outs, matchmaking, unrequited love, kidnapping, double crossing - just about anything you can think of! It won't be everyones cup of tea, but I did quite like it! 3.5*
troien's review
3.0
Re-read (24 May 2019):
Sam is such an utter asshole. I can't remember why I got back on board the Jory/Sam train after this volume. Maybe it's because I just love to hate Sam's guts. Jory is a dumbass but he's also funny and I can't help it, I still like him the second time around.
Early Mary Calmes is my weakness, so I'm pretty sure I'll be re-reading this again.
Sam is such an utter asshole. I can't remember why I got back on board the Jory/Sam train after this volume. Maybe it's because I just love to hate Sam's guts. Jory is a dumbass but he's also funny and I can't help it, I still like him the second time around.
Early Mary Calmes is my weakness, so I'm pretty sure I'll be re-reading this again.
teenykins's review
5.0
This was a book just impossible to put down!!
The relationship between Dane and Jory it's a heartwarming one and their dialogues were just the funniest thing to read without lacking a wide variety of other emotions (love, anger, exasperation, friendship and so much more).
Sam though can only be described as someone you hate to love and love to hate. Still you can't fault him much (only about 90%) when he comes to the realization of his orientation in the age of 35. The poor man has a lot to come to grips with though that doesn't excuse tossing around Jory's heart.
The book has everything one wishes to come upon a book ^^
The relationship between Dane and Jory it's a heartwarming one and their dialogues were just the funniest thing to read without lacking a wide variety of other emotions (love, anger, exasperation, friendship and so much more).
Sam though can only be described as someone you hate to love and love to hate. Still you can't fault him much (only about 90%) when he comes to the realization of his orientation in the age of 35. The poor man has a lot to come to grips with though that doesn't excuse tossing around Jory's heart.
The book has everything one wishes to come upon a book ^^