bookishbabe01's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
reader3000's review
3.5
3.5/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️
**Tropes**
- Fated mates
-Opposites attract
📖 **My Thoughts**
This book had more going on than others in the series. FMC had a difficult back story (as they all seem to!), the alien wasn't necessarily attractive in a conventional sense but described as a rugged hunk of a man.
⚠️ **Triggers**
-Stalking
-Kidnap
-Violence
-Mention of death
<:0_flag_progress_pride:1077471157575491594> **Representation**
N/A
🌶️ **Spice**
Spice nice, his beast is a bigger form, his alien form is normal massive.
**Link to Book**
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/959ae612-5678-403a-8abb-455af6b340f7
2/5 🌶️
**Tropes**
- Fated mates
-Opposites attract
📖 **My Thoughts**
This book had more going on than others in the series. FMC had a difficult back story (as they all seem to!), the alien wasn't necessarily attractive in a conventional sense but described as a rugged hunk of a man.
⚠️ **Triggers**
-Stalking
-Kidnap
-Violence
-Mention of death
<:0_flag_progress_pride:1077471157575491594> **Representation**
N/A
🌶️ **Spice**
Spice nice, his beast is a bigger form, his alien form is normal massive.
**Link to Book**
https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/959ae612-5678-403a-8abb-455af6b340f7
erin19's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
timap's review
5.0
4.5 stars. The meet-cute for the two leads was adorable and so sweet. I really appreciate this author’s ability to write really sweet AND really hot romance. Her stories are so much fun to read and this one was no different.
This story really addressed the issue of stalking and how it is not ok , with the bad guys’ malevolence contrasted with the persistent but not offensive pursuit of the male lead.
The story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story really addressed the issue of stalking and how it is not ok , with the bad guys’ malevolence contrasted with the persistent but not offensive pursuit of the male lead.
The story is dual POV, well written and edited, and a great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
courtknee29's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emmelnie's review
5.0
This book is such lighthearted fun. It plays with the trope of dating shows and those on-air proposals that pop up on social media that we all love watching. In this case, the proposal involves weatherperson Quinn, who turns out to be the mate of the alien Atlan Bahre. Once he scents her from where he and other potential Beast bachelors are set up for their TV show a couple of floors below her news studio, he claims her as his mate—on air. That makes lots of people watching happy, but it also alerts enemies of both Quinn and Bahre….
I really enjoyed both leads in this book, and how refreshing it was to have a heroine who really didn’t want to leave Earth! Bahre is the Atlan equivalent of special ops, and his enhancements explain how he stands out from the other Atlans sent to be contestants on this “Bachelor” type of show in his ability to find his mate so quickly.
There’s still a bit of convenience in that all of these mates happen to work around this show’s filming location, and I loved that Goodwin addressed how frustrated TV producers would be that this Bachelor-contest concept isn’t working well at all with aliens who instantly recognize their fated mates. I also liked that a potential threat to Quinn remained just that, avoiding the dread 11th-hour appearance just to create artificial tension.
But it’s the gentle joy that imbues this series that is a hallmark for Goodwin. Previous Bride series have been suspenseful, or action-filled, or dark. But this series is having such fun with the TV show concepts it plays with—in this case, the on-air proposal—and that lack of a grim threat made me turn the pages with delight.
I really enjoyed both leads in this book, and how refreshing it was to have a heroine who really didn’t want to leave Earth! Bahre is the Atlan equivalent of special ops, and his enhancements explain how he stands out from the other Atlans sent to be contestants on this “Bachelor” type of show in his ability to find his mate so quickly.
There’s still a bit of convenience in that all of these mates happen to work around this show’s filming location, and I loved that Goodwin addressed how frustrated TV producers would be that this Bachelor-contest concept isn’t working well at all with aliens who instantly recognize their fated mates. I also liked that a potential threat to Quinn remained just that, avoiding the dread 11th-hour appearance just to create artificial tension.
But it’s the gentle joy that imbues this series that is a hallmark for Goodwin. Previous Bride series have been suspenseful, or action-filled, or dark. But this series is having such fun with the TV show concepts it plays with—in this case, the on-air proposal—and that lack of a grim threat made me turn the pages with delight.
redpandavivi's review
2.0
This one was actually boring
They met, they slept, she was abducted, then saved, matted, happy ever after. Ta da.
Dnf almost at the ending, just skimmed almost all book.
As if author couldn't decide if it action, or is it smutty read so first part is copulation, and the rest rescue mission.
They met, they slept, she was abducted, then saved, matted, happy ever after. Ta da.
Dnf almost at the ending, just skimmed almost all book.
As if author couldn't decide if it action, or is it smutty read so first part is copulation, and the rest rescue mission.
book_lover_97's review
5.0
This is a light hearted read with amazing characters. Bahre is sexy and a fantastic character; Quinn is interesting. This has great worldbuilding and vivid writing. This an enjoyable read that I recommend.