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Black Ties and White Lies by Kat Singleton

10 reviews

inkdrinkers's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.0

DNF 70% - I tried with this one, y'all, I really tried.

I should have trusted my instincts when I DNF'd it back during its release week at around 4%. I knew it wasn't going to be good, but decided to give it another go. And since I suffered through the majority of it, I'm counting this stupid thing as a book read because I earned these pages.

The incredibly condensed version of my thoughts is that this reads like 50 Shades of Grey fanfic meshed with Delena from The Vampire Diaries. While that might be good in theory (who doesn't like lighthearted billionaire fantasies?), in practice it's awkward and needed SEVERE help in the editing department. If the author repeated herself once, she did it a thousand times, sometimes in the SAME PARAGRAPHS. I have literal highlights where she repeats the same inner thoughts or "information" twice in the same paragraph, just restating herself for no reason. That was the least of my concerns once I got further into the story, but it made my eye twitch so bad I had to mention it.

There wasn't any chemistry between the characters, it's very hot and cold and manufactured "enemies to lovers" that doesn't really feel like it's worth reading (their first kiss is around 30% in and it's just boring, super quick for what I thought would be a slow burn?). Then the multiple chapters of smut made me yawn, an actual yawn left my body and I just flipped through until they were finished in bed because it was cringe-y and awkward. Then we get to the "big reveal" about the two main characters and how they originally fell for each other and I just got the ick so bad I had to stop. I draw a hard line at it and that's on me.

I don't know - it seems like it's a mixed bag with the reviews. I'll chalk this up as another book like The Spanish Love Deception where it just wasn't for me. I'm just ready to not have this taking up space in my damn kindle app.

Content warnings: Sexual content, Infidelity, Cursing, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Car accident

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ladylaurenexplorer's review

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Everything was going OK I wasn’t really in love with a story, but I was OK with reading it, but as it continued, it, just feel more and more into a meh kind of vibe.

Until finally, at the last 94 pages, I was just really over the storyline. Everything felt a little bit too far-fetched in the grand scheme of their relationship, especially the before.

And there really was no good justice dealt to Carter that I felt was needed and even his scandal wasn’t like bad per se.

So while I can see you how other people can really fall in love with this book, this was just not for me.

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giannareadsromance's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Margo Moretti & Beckham Sinclair.

What a couple, what a book. It’s been a while since I’ve been this enamored with a book that I haven’t been able to put it down. When I wasn’t reading, I was thinking about this book. While I was reading, I never wanted it to end. This is my first book by Kat and it’s safe to say, I’m a fan.

More about the book itself though:

The opening of the book is our FMC Margo working for a lower level security company in LA, when her ex-boyfriends older brother shows up to the office wanting speak with her about something. He confesses that he bought the company she’s working for just for the chance to talk to her about this grand scheme he needs her help with. Basically,

Spoiler

he needs a fake fiancé to placate the board of investors at his company who are upset that he’s recently been called out in the media for being a “playboy” & that he’s getting bad press to begin with (mostly to convince them he’s settled down by playing his fake fiancé for a year)

Despite their original reasoning for joining forces, the connection between them has been brewing for longer than they’re both willing to admit. It’s easy to see from even their first interactions that Margo is incredibly responsive to Beck, in all ways. And though he likes to act like every bit of the stoic billionaire, Beck is just as affected by her. The tension between these two is palpable, and had me on the edge of my proverbial seat until they finally gave in.

And lord when that rubber band finally snapped… 🥵

I love an angsty give-in to what the MC’s have been denying themselves of for pretty much half the book. It makes the pay off that. much. better.

And believe me when I say, it’s good. like 4/5 🌶️ good. Beck has a dirty mouth, and loves to taunt Margo every chance he gets. They’re both very vocal 😅

Outside of the bedroom, their banter is witty and comical at times. I love these two characters and I’m thankful to Kat for sharing them with us!

READ. THIS. BOOK.

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