awestruck's review
3.0
I felt that the beginning of this novel was a bit awkward, but I quickly got into it.
I liked - the heroine working on sanitation charities and going from country to country, the grandfather and the rugby team. Less keen on the hero - much could have been resolved quicker if he had only been forthright from much earlier. It seemed like the drama there was for the sake of drama.
I liked - the heroine working on sanitation charities and going from country to country, the grandfather and the rugby team. Less keen on the hero - much could have been resolved quicker if he had only been forthright from much earlier. It seemed like the drama there was for the sake of drama.
sonni89's review
5.0
4.5 stars. This was so great!!!!! I mean, Spencer was dreamy to the point where you're like, guys like him don't exist in real life, BUT ACTUALLY, WHY NOT????? Caitlyn was great. It was fantastic to read a book about an older virgin heroine who isn't a complete idiot because that's usually how these go. But she's smart and driven and has accomplished so much in her life, even with all of the emotional baggage she has. Their relationship was (due to said emotional baggage) obviously a slow build, but it was so delicious, I ate it up with a spoon.
I was really surprised at I really thought, like, oh god, this is where I'm out, but it worked out so well and I really liked how that particular plot point was dealt with.
I pretty much liked how everything was dealt with, to be honest. The supporting characters were great, too, and even though I know less about rugby than any other sport in the world, probably, that never took me out of the novel, and it never bored me either.
So yeah, great book, would recommend!
I was really surprised at
Spoiler
how little I hated the pregnancy plot?I pretty much liked how everything was dealt with, to be honest. The supporting characters were great, too, and even though I know less about rugby than any other sport in the world, probably, that never took me out of the novel, and it never bored me either.
So yeah, great book, would recommend!
jazy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cqua0171's review
4.0
I liked this book a lot. It was a quick easy read and a very cute love story. I really loved Spencer, he was the PERFECT guy. I liked Caitlyn too, and loved her at the end when she became really strong; but Spencer is really what made this love story for me. Overall, I thought it was a good read and I am considering reading the rest of the series!
xakyr's review
2.0
I wasn't that impressed with this book. It felt very slow moving, and some of Spencer's actions seemed rather stupid for a professional athlete. Likewise, many of Caitlyn's actions and reactions about being in a relationship came across as somewhat stupid, childish, abnormal, or just plain bitchy. I found it difficult to connect with them as a result of it. While it was a unique sports setting, I'm not sure I would continue the series.
phoenixinthecity's review against another edition
3.0
I've had this series on my radar ever since I came across a tweet by Zoe York a couple years recommending this and decided to pick it up since it's available in KoboPlus.
This was a LOT angstier than I expected but I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more of the series.
TW/CW: heroine's father was physically/emotionally abusive to her mother and her and is in jail for killing her mother when she finally had the courage to leave him when she went away to college; heroine was groomed and in an abusive relationship herself in college but was able to leave
This was a LOT angstier than I expected but I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more of the series.
TW/CW: heroine's father was physically/emotionally abusive to her mother and her and is in jail for killing her mother when she finally had the courage to leave him when she went away to college; heroine was groomed and in an abusive relationship herself in college but was able to leave
cocktailsandbooks1's review against another edition
4.0
I picked up this book because the story sounded interesting. Who wouldn’t want to read about a sexy-accented rugby player? The story is set in England and starts off great with Caitlyn saving a man’s life. The man turns out to be the grandfather of Spencer, rugby star/underwear model, how delish!
As the grandfather recovers and invites Caitlyn to dinner with him and Spencer, a fire begins to flame between the two. After that scene, the plot starts to get a little jumpy. I wasn’t able to follow some of the transitions between scenes. I enjoyed the use of British words and slang but was sometimes lost in the meaning.
What I really liked about the story was Spencer’s character and his patience and understanding with Caitlyn while she came to terms with her past and battled to overcome it. I love a man who is as strong on the inside as he is on the outside.
The story is definitely worth a read but it just wasn’t one of my favorite books.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
As the grandfather recovers and invites Caitlyn to dinner with him and Spencer, a fire begins to flame between the two. After that scene, the plot starts to get a little jumpy. I wasn’t able to follow some of the transitions between scenes. I enjoyed the use of British words and slang but was sometimes lost in the meaning.
What I really liked about the story was Spencer’s character and his patience and understanding with Caitlyn while she came to terms with her past and battled to overcome it. I love a man who is as strong on the inside as he is on the outside.
The story is definitely worth a read but it just wasn’t one of my favorite books.
Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books
simplyparticular's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book - Spencer and Caitlyn seemed really real, and had to work through real problems (not miscommunication stupidity) on their own. And I bought the virginity plot - it was well done without being ridiculous.
prgchrqltma's review
4.0
Characters: international aid worker, rugby player
World Building: water/sanitation work, some rugby
Plot: overcoming past abuse, being honest
Sex: medium
Triggers for domestic violence.
World Building: water/sanitation work, some rugby
Plot: overcoming past abuse, being honest
Sex: medium
Triggers for domestic violence.