rondasue27's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
girlwithhearteyes's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 stars
Premise: the FMC is a dancer who needs to steal from her employer to save her father, and the MMC is a bouncer/works security at the club.
I listened to the audiobook, and found the story to be super tense (that could be narrator’s performance) and well-paced for a novella. I didn’t fully connect with the characters even though a sacrificing FMC and protective MMC is usually catnip for me (maybe the narrator’s performance was too tense?), but I still enjoyed the book. Good for a quick listen/read.
Premise: the FMC is a dancer who needs to steal from her employer to save her father, and the MMC is a bouncer/works security at the club.
I listened to the audiobook, and found the story to be super tense (that could be narrator’s performance) and well-paced for a novella. I didn’t fully connect with the characters even though a sacrificing FMC and protective MMC is usually catnip for me (maybe the narrator’s performance was too tense?), but I still enjoyed the book. Good for a quick listen/read.
nmflotte's review against another edition
4.0
Caught for Christmas is a sweet quick read. I found the Christmas part of the story was more of an afterthought than an integral piece to the storyline, so don't expect much in the way of holiday spirit, etc. like you would expect from a Christmas short. It is not something I would normally go for, but it was enjoyable.
If you are interested in something heartwarming with a touch of sexy, then this is a good start.
If you are interested in something heartwarming with a touch of sexy, then this is a good start.
audiobookmel's review against another edition
4.0
This is a quick read that was a great addition to the Stripped series, though it can be read as a standalone. Bianca is a dancer at the Grand, former strip club, now burlesque club. Her parents have gotten themselves into debt with the mob and have asked her to rob The Grand in order to help them pay of their debt. However, the former owner of The Grand, Ivan, who gave it to the love of his life Candy, is dangerous in his own right.
West is a bouncer at The Grand and has always liked Bianca, but never made a move on her. He is a former marine and known as "the boy scout" because he never bends the rules. He starts to notice that Bianca is acting different. He also notices that she has lost a lot of weight. He is aware the amount of money that the girls of the Grand make, so he knows that she should have the money to afford to feed herself.
When Bianca goes to break into The Grand, West is waiting for her. He has a very interesting punishment for her. He also has every intention of protecting her, not only from the mob, but also from herself and her con artist parents.
Ms. Warren has done another terrific job of telling this story. I love the characters that she writes. They are full of emotion and very well developed, even in the shorter stories like this one. This is still a dark romance, but more dark for the aspects outside of the romance, than the aspects within the romance. This is Christmas novella, but it really takes a backseat to the main part of the story. If you've never tried this series or Ms. Warren, this is a great story to dip your toe into her world, which I love.
West is a bouncer at The Grand and has always liked Bianca, but never made a move on her. He is a former marine and known as "the boy scout" because he never bends the rules. He starts to notice that Bianca is acting different. He also notices that she has lost a lot of weight. He is aware the amount of money that the girls of the Grand make, so he knows that she should have the money to afford to feed herself.
When Bianca goes to break into The Grand, West is waiting for her. He has a very interesting punishment for her. He also has every intention of protecting her, not only from the mob, but also from herself and her con artist parents.
Ms. Warren has done another terrific job of telling this story. I love the characters that she writes. They are full of emotion and very well developed, even in the shorter stories like this one. This is still a dark romance, but more dark for the aspects outside of the romance, than the aspects within the romance. This is Christmas novella, but it really takes a backseat to the main part of the story. If you've never tried this series or Ms. Warren, this is a great story to dip your toe into her world, which I love.
floppybutton's review against another edition
5.0
5 Dark Chocolate Yumminess Stars!!!
I’m going to say it. This is one of my favorite novellas evah. I could live in Skye Warren’s World of Darkness forever.
Aw, yeah, gimme some West. Ever since I met West, I was so intrigued by him. We meet West in the Stripped Series. He is a bouncer and takes care of the girls. A perfect gentleman….on the outside. Thankfully, he gets dirty dirty in this novella. He is my dark chocolate yumminess. Bianca is in a pickle. She needs money for her Mom and Dad (who are constantly asking her for money). When they come to her to tell her they are in danger, requesting a large sum, she knows she has to go to extremes to get the money. Bianca decides to steal the money from the club, but of course, West catches her. I can't tell you what happens. You just have to read it.
I loved loved loved these two. West & Bianca are everything. When West catches her in the act, and what is done afterward, was so hot I could barely stand it. And it wasn't even that dirty. Lol. I don't know how Skye Warren makes the simple acts of life dirty, but she does.
I’m going to say it. This is one of my favorite novellas evah. I could live in Skye Warren’s World of Darkness forever.
Aw, yeah, gimme some West. Ever since I met West, I was so intrigued by him. We meet West in the Stripped Series. He is a bouncer and takes care of the girls. A perfect gentleman….on the outside. Thankfully, he gets dirty dirty in this novella. He is my dark chocolate yumminess. Bianca is in a pickle. She needs money for her Mom and Dad (who are constantly asking her for money). When they come to her to tell her they are in danger, requesting a large sum, she knows she has to go to extremes to get the money. Bianca decides to steal the money from the club, but of course, West catches her. I can't tell you what happens. You just have to read it.
I loved loved loved these two. West & Bianca are everything. When West catches her in the act, and what is done afterward, was so hot I could barely stand it. And it wasn't even that dirty. Lol. I don't know how Skye Warren makes the simple acts of life dirty, but she does.
labalkana's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, so this is not the average christmas romance.
It is short, steamy and fast paced but also dark.
Both, Bianca, an 18-year-old dancer, who was raised by criminals who only use her and West, ex marine and bouncer at the club, taking care, are interesting characters.
With an interesting setting, good writing and intriguing characters this makes me want to read the whole series.
It is short, steamy and fast paced but also dark.
Both, Bianca, an 18-year-old dancer, who was raised by criminals who only use her and West, ex marine and bouncer at the club, taking care, are interesting characters.
With an interesting setting, good writing and intriguing characters this makes me want to read the whole series.
somanybooksineedmoretime's review against another edition
4.0
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - West
h rating: 3.5/5 - Biance
Drama: 3/5
Thoughts: Great short read, enjoyed it.
kayxoxo's review against another edition
4.0
Cute, quick dark romance read set in Skye Warren's Tanglewood. Loved this!
nicolewhopickedthisbook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0