ashleye1991's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mooncricketjp's review
3.0
This was a little choppy and ended in a cliffhanger. That being said, I am absolutely invested in knowing what happens with Drew and Fable and I will be reading the next book.
readingbelle's review
4.0
Super fast New Adult Contemp Rom. The plot was pretty predictable to me and I guessed the big reveals quite early but that did not take my enjoyment of reading away. 4.5*
I look forward to seeing what happens next for Drew and Fable.
I look forward to seeing what happens next for Drew and Fable.
kingsqueen27's review
4.0
I don't think there's enough relationship development and Drew is a little too tortured for my liking, even more so than similar characters I've read and loved. Overall this was a short and sometimes sweet read.
lucycharm9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The plot was predictable and I could definitely tell this was one of Monica Murthy’s early work. Since it’s a duet I wonder if there would be a plot twist about Drew’s sister’s real father. Adele said it was Drew but it could definitely be somebody else otherwise why we need two books right? Also the end of this book was too abrupt. I didn’t understand why Drew would end things with Fable. Like it is hard to find someone who is understanding and takes what happened between Drew and Adele quite peacefully. Drew could just tell her to give him time instead of breaking up…
Heat: 🔥🔥
Heat: 🔥🔥
cncoltre's review
4.0
Very good but shocking, yet somehow predictable. Look forward to finding out what's next for these two characters
cancourtneyread's review
4.0
Really great book. About two amazing fucked up people who manage to fall in love anyways. I hope Drew and Fable make it work ;) Can't wait for book two.
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the_coycaterpillar_reads's review
4.0
Drew Callaghan is an obviously traumatised hero, Fabel has the weight of the world on shoulders, what with looking after her 13 year old brother, Owen and her alchoholic mother. She works every job she can to make ends meet. Drew on the other hand comes from a different life- doesn't need to struggle, money comes easy, been able to attend school and play football and can have any woman he choses...or is he able to? Why is Drew so emotionally closed off? Why does Fabel have such a reputation as a whore, is it wholly accurate?
Thanksgiving is approaching and Drew is emotionally torn about going home for the holidays. He approaches Fabel and they come to an arrangement, she and he will pretend to be a couple for 7 days, for a price. Fabel can't no afford to take Drew up on his offer, it would provide her family with a bit more security for a few months.
It's pretty obvious from the get go that Drew has some pretty dark secrets. As a reader I think its pretty obvious what those secrets are, and when it comes out the level of cringe I felt was off the scales.
Honestly, I don’t quite know how we got to this point. I hated him on sight. I did this only for the money. I thought he was a fucked up mess. I still think he’s a fucked up mess. But so am I. And he’s so beautiful, so thoughtful, so vulnerable. We can be a mess together. I want to heal him. I know I can heal him.
I rated this 4/5 stars....wow, I felt every emotion under the sun- from turmoil, giddiness to absolute pure hatred. Why did I leave it so long to read this book, bravo Monica Murphy. I really couldn't put this one down and look forward to reading the next installment. Character development was good, the secret was a little bit predictable - I had worked out what was troubling Drew but still loved the story and the chemistry between the two main characters. The ending had my screaming WHY over and over
"Like souls find each other, you know. As corny as it sounds, I'm starting to believe we were brought together for a reason." ~ Fable
Thanksgiving is approaching and Drew is emotionally torn about going home for the holidays. He approaches Fabel and they come to an arrangement, she and he will pretend to be a couple for 7 days, for a price. Fabel can't no afford to take Drew up on his offer, it would provide her family with a bit more security for a few months.
It's pretty obvious from the get go that Drew has some pretty dark secrets. As a reader I think its pretty obvious what those secrets are, and when it comes out the level of cringe I felt was off the scales.
Honestly, I don’t quite know how we got to this point. I hated him on sight. I did this only for the money. I thought he was a fucked up mess. I still think he’s a fucked up mess. But so am I. And he’s so beautiful, so thoughtful, so vulnerable. We can be a mess together. I want to heal him. I know I can heal him.
I rated this 4/5 stars....wow, I felt every emotion under the sun- from turmoil, giddiness to absolute pure hatred. Why did I leave it so long to read this book, bravo Monica Murphy. I really couldn't put this one down and look forward to reading the next installment. Character development was good, the secret was a little bit predictable - I had worked out what was troubling Drew but still loved the story and the chemistry between the two main characters. The ending had my screaming WHY over and over
"Like souls find each other, you know. As corny as it sounds, I'm starting to believe we were brought together for a reason." ~ Fable
hawkietta's review
2.0
For a junky little mindless vacation read, it wasn't the worst book ever, but it was extremely predictable and all around "meh." Hard to believe what makes the NYT best sellers list these days. You can burn through it in like three hours though, and like I said: Mindless.