jaime_fiction_fangirl's review
5.0
Ok, first I have to acknowledge how much I enjoyed picturing myself as Jaime alongside Dima Gornovskyi as Quinn. It made for a pretty awesome reading experience. Well, that and the fact that the story itself was pretty awesome.
Most importantly, I LOVED that it was the female who pushed for a FWB arrangement because she doesn't believe in love or happy ever afters. This whole book was like a giant role reversal from the norm in romances and I loved it even more because of that. There's even a scene where she demands that Quinn "finish" upon command during an intimate moment. It was very brief but I couldn't help but raise a fist in the air and think, "It's about damn time!" I related SO much to Jaime. I hate to cuddle too!!!
Jaime is very much afraid of letting herself believe, or fall, in love after she's been burnt time and time again, especially the time she declared her love for Quinn when they were younger, and she refuses to let herself go there with him again. Quinn on the other hand believes that Jaime just might be his HEA and he's determined to prove to her that they ARE worth the effort. What he refuses to do is accept anything less than her complete commitment to their relationship and belief that love IS real.
This was such a refreshing take on a second chance romance and I was so happy to read about a confident hero who believes in love and commitment and has to work hard to convince the heroine, for once. Jaime and Quinn's story is steady-paced, sweet and fun and I literally laughed out loud while reading. The closest scene was hilarious!! The sex scenes were just the right amount of sexy and steamy without being overdone, just like I like them. This story ended up being one of my favorites from Melanie Harlow and I cannot wait for you all to read it!!
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
Most importantly, I LOVED that it was the female who pushed for a FWB arrangement because she doesn't believe in love or happy ever afters. This whole book was like a giant role reversal from the norm in romances and I loved it even more because of that. There's even a scene where she demands that Quinn "finish" upon command during an intimate moment. It was very brief but I couldn't help but raise a fist in the air and think, "It's about damn time!" I related SO much to Jaime. I hate to cuddle too!!!
Jaime is very much afraid of letting herself believe, or fall, in love after she's been burnt time and time again, especially the time she declared her love for Quinn when they were younger, and she refuses to let herself go there with him again. Quinn on the other hand believes that Jaime just might be his HEA and he's determined to prove to her that they ARE worth the effort. What he refuses to do is accept anything less than her complete commitment to their relationship and belief that love IS real.
This was such a refreshing take on a second chance romance and I was so happy to read about a confident hero who believes in love and commitment and has to work hard to convince the heroine, for once. Jaime and Quinn's story is steady-paced, sweet and fun and I literally laughed out loud while reading. The closest scene was hilarious!! The sex scenes were just the right amount of sexy and steamy without being overdone, just like I like them. This story ended up being one of my favorites from Melanie Harlow and I cannot wait for you all to read it!!
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
milicasbookshelf's review
4.0
Story Rating ~ 3 Stars!
Hero Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heroine Rating ~ 4 Stars
Secondary Character Ratings ~ 3 Stars
Romance Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heat Level ~ 4 Stars
Ending ~ 4 Stars
Overall Rating ~ 4 STARS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Hero Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heroine Rating ~ 4 Stars
Secondary Character Ratings ~ 3 Stars
Romance Rating ~ 4 Stars
Heat Level ~ 4 Stars
Ending ~ 4 Stars
Overall Rating ~ 4 STARS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
stephanie_says's review
4.0
I've had this book in my "currently reading" shelf. Finally read it, I don't know why I didn't devour it like I usually do with Melanie's books but I'm now kicking myself. I WAS DEFINITELY MISSING OUT. Another must read! Quinn & Jaime's story is
kem0514's review
4.0
Melanie combines some of my favorite tropes to make this very sweet but very steamy romance! Quinn is Jaime's brother's best friend and is staying in the flat below hers while his place gets ready. Jaime was rejected by Quinn years ago and is determined to keep her distance from him. I enjoyed that Jaime was very different from most heroines. She wasn't longing for Quinn to fall in love with her. She was actually pretty resistant to falling in love. Quinn was the one who had to convince her to give things a chance. And of course it has the humor that Melanie always has in her stories.
syndi3's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Man Candy is not exactly as sweet as it is promised. I am having hard time to write on the review.
The story between Quinn and Jamie is childhood crush trope. What I feel lacking is the connection between Quinn and Jamie.
It is interesting that the heroine, Jamie is the one who have difficulty committing into the relationship. While Quinn is ready to commit.
Miss Harlow's writing style is more subdue in Man Candy. And that is my missing connection with the story. I need more kick/ twist/ drama into the plot. The story feels flat for me and dragging with Jamie push and pull.
Overall the book is OK read for me.
The story between Quinn and Jamie is childhood crush trope. What I feel lacking is the connection between Quinn and Jamie.
It is interesting that the heroine, Jamie is the one who have difficulty committing into the relationship. While Quinn is ready to commit.
Miss Harlow's writing style is more subdue in Man Candy. And that is my missing connection with the story. I need more kick/ twist/ drama into the plot. The story feels flat for me and dragging with Jamie push and pull.
Overall the book is OK read for me.
kassah14's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
zimebelle's review
3.0
need a light sexy read? bam
while enjoyable I will feel bad in saying that I probably won't remember this book much later, or feel compelled to look up more from the author
It was also weird reading something that was written to be very contemporary, but read much later. So it's making references to current events and catching up with ongoing popular shows- that have already ended- and it just gave a weird little jarring. Again not a negative or fault, just weird.
Super amazing rep for making clear and demanding healthy boundaries, and not taking on your partner's baggage.
while enjoyable I will feel bad in saying that I probably won't remember this book much later, or feel compelled to look up more from the author
It was also weird reading something that was written to be very contemporary, but read much later. So it's making references to current events and catching up with ongoing popular shows- that have already ended- and it just gave a weird little jarring. Again not a negative or fault, just weird.
Super amazing rep for making clear and demanding healthy boundaries, and not taking on your partner's baggage.
hanee's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25