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albloomy's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Cute single parent (both of them) romance. Most of the tension comes from different parenting styles and issues with the non-custodial parents of the kids. I like that the main characters are in their 30s/40s and the romance is cute but it just wasn’t for me, probably because it felt like they were dealing with a lot of issues that feel far away to non existent for me.
Cute single parent (both of them) romance. Most of the tension comes from different parenting styles and issues with the non-custodial parents of the kids. I like that the main characters are in their 30s/40s and the romance is cute but it just wasn’t for me, probably because it felt like they were dealing with a lot of issues that feel far away to non existent for me.
notnaru's review
lighthearted
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
1.5
share_the_book_dragon's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
c_dog's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet book about the transition from roommates, to friends, to love.
izziede's review against another edition
3.0
I really struggled with this one.
I'm sorry to say the start was just sooooo boring.
I def won't reread.
I like this author so I was very disappointed.
It took me ages to work out the Hero's child's age. Felt to me like contradictory things, some made her seem really young, carrying her in a blanket in the early mornings then being expected to clean up dishes and the mess she made.
Ex drama on both sides.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
I'm sorry to say the start was just sooooo boring.
I def won't reread.
I like this author so I was very disappointed.
It took me ages to work out the Hero's child's age. Felt to me like contradictory things, some made her seem really young, carrying her in a blanket in the early mornings then being expected to clean up dishes and the mess she made.
Ex drama on both sides.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
HEA.
megkstyler's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It was a fast paced good read! I loved the chemistry between Elliott and Abel. I love a good single parent story and this one met my expectations! The kids were very much a major part of the story. I would definitely recommend this book!
Received an arc for an honest review
Received an arc for an honest review
lucylou22's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
lisaluvsliterature's review against another edition
5.0
I read the first book in this series, Weight Expectations, by this same author, and loved it. So it’s no surprise that I adored this story as well! The relationship in this story was just so real. There wasn’t anything that was crazy out there just for drama’s sake. The way the two dealt with things also was just so realistic. Family, friends, all of it was so funny and sweet and I know I keep saying it, but so real!
Elliott’s name did mess me up at first, because I’ve really only known boys with that name, but I guess after Rian in the first book I shouldn’t have been so surprised. She totally had down how to raise her own child, obviously from her background, and that was so helpful in how she dealt with the things that came up with Abel’s daughter as well. But she learned things about her relationship with her own mother towards the end, and that was a great moment of growth as well. Even with her knowledge, you could see her getting frustrated with the kids and that made her human too.
Then Abel, the Beast, was just perfect. Yeah he was younger than her, but he was mature, probably because of being a single dad. Honestly, the way he told her he didn’t care about it, I can’t remember it exactly, but it was the way I’ve always thought I’d like a younger guy to feel about me in a similar situation. And the way the two of them became good friends, with only the little inklings of attraction in the beginning made it perfect for how a good relationship goes from friends to more. The kids were great too. Again you had the one that was bratty because she didn’t want Elliott to take her mom’s place, although how that all panned out brought tears to my eyes in the end as well.
Such a sweet, funny, wonderful story. So many times I was laughing out loud, loudly! Once again I am grateful I guess for this quarantine time and being able to read a book in a day. I can’t wait to read more by this author, in this series, or others!
Elliott’s name did mess me up at first, because I’ve really only known boys with that name, but I guess after Rian in the first book I shouldn’t have been so surprised. She totally had down how to raise her own child, obviously from her background, and that was so helpful in how she dealt with the things that came up with Abel’s daughter as well. But she learned things about her relationship with her own mother towards the end, and that was a great moment of growth as well. Even with her knowledge, you could see her getting frustrated with the kids and that made her human too.
Then Abel, the Beast, was just perfect. Yeah he was younger than her, but he was mature, probably because of being a single dad. Honestly, the way he told her he didn’t care about it, I can’t remember it exactly, but it was the way I’ve always thought I’d like a younger guy to feel about me in a similar situation. And the way the two of them became good friends, with only the little inklings of attraction in the beginning made it perfect for how a good relationship goes from friends to more. The kids were great too. Again you had the one that was bratty because she didn’t want Elliott to take her mom’s place, although how that all panned out brought tears to my eyes in the end as well.
Such a sweet, funny, wonderful story. So many times I was laughing out loud, loudly! Once again I am grateful I guess for this quarantine time and being able to read a book in a day. I can’t wait to read more by this author, in this series, or others!
lianareadsblog's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this single dad love story with all the ups and downs that comes along for a second chance at true love between Abel and Elliot.
Another great story in the Pennyuniverse that I love so much.
Another great story in the Pennyuniverse that I love so much.
ness11's review
3.0
Cutie and the Beast is another addition to the Smartypants Romance novels, and the third book in the Cipher Office series. It’s a roommates to friends to lovers story with two single parents and their eight year old daughters.
Abel is a trainer and works at the Weight Expectations gym. He’s struggling with being a single dad and also trying to pay his mortgage. He decides to rent a room in his house, and lucky for him there’s someone who’s going to need a place to live.
Elliott has got to find a job and a place to live for her and her daughter. She ends up getting a job at the child care center inside the Weight Expectations gym where Abel is a trainer. And that’s where they decide to help each other.
Elliott and Abel’s relationship was just ok for me. I didn’t quite feel their connection, but that’s just me. All in all Cutie and the Beast was an easy and low drama read.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*
Abel is a trainer and works at the Weight Expectations gym. He’s struggling with being a single dad and also trying to pay his mortgage. He decides to rent a room in his house, and lucky for him there’s someone who’s going to need a place to live.
Elliott has got to find a job and a place to live for her and her daughter. She ends up getting a job at the child care center inside the Weight Expectations gym where Abel is a trainer. And that’s where they decide to help each other.
Elliott and Abel’s relationship was just ok for me. I didn’t quite feel their connection, but that’s just me. All in all Cutie and the Beast was an easy and low drama read.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book*