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anisa_akeya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nomomstayandread's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it. I feel like there was so much wasted time between them that a few phone calls could have helped but then we wouldn’t have had all that slow burn.
I was excited to see that she was a pro surfer who didn’t rebel against the idea of a bodyguard because that story line is so tired. She was happy to have the team looking out for her.
I think I’m personally not a huge romantic suspense person but no one is injured or killed in that part of the storyline so you should be good if you’re worried.
Thank you to That’s What She Said for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.
I was excited to see that she was a pro surfer who didn’t rebel against the idea of a bodyguard because that story line is so tired. She was happy to have the team looking out for her.
I think I’m personally not a huge romantic suspense person but no one is injured or killed in that part of the storyline so you should be good if you’re worried.
Thank you to That’s What She Said for a copy in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement and Grief
Minor: Child abuse
clak5686's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this novel which quite steamy. It follows a few of the romance tropes - former couple, never divorced, and forced proximity. Serena is a strong female athlete who speaks her mind. She has been damaged by her upbringing. Her new bodyguard is her ex, Cope McDaniels. He is haunted by the death of his father. We get to see them address the what caused their separation while dealing with threats to her safety. I would recommend this is you are comfortable with a lot of steam.
kle105's review
4.0
I can't say I've read a surfer romance before so I loved this take on a sports romance. With Serena being a top elite female surfer, she just scored a big ambassador deal with a sustainable company. The decide to hire her a bodyguard during some large events she will be competing at as a precaution. She wasn't however expecting that the bodyguard would be her ex-husband.
Cope is on thin ice with his job due to a recent blunder so it is important to him to do well. He doesn't plan on disclosing that the client is his wife, yeah paperwork was never completed, so he can spend more time with her.
As Serena starts to receive some threats and some weird things happen, she is glad she has Cope by her side. Cope is determined to keep her safe, and if he gets a second chance to prove to Serena that their chemistry is still worth exploring, than all the better.
They had some scorching hot chemistry and I loved how they were playful with each other. I also like how the book tackled how women are treated in the sport and how Serena was fighting back against it.
I received a free copy from the author, all opinions are my own and given freely.
Cope is on thin ice with his job due to a recent blunder so it is important to him to do well. He doesn't plan on disclosing that the client is his wife, yeah paperwork was never completed, so he can spend more time with her.
As Serena starts to receive some threats and some weird things happen, she is glad she has Cope by her side. Cope is determined to keep her safe, and if he gets a second chance to prove to Serena that their chemistry is still worth exploring, than all the better.
They had some scorching hot chemistry and I loved how they were playful with each other. I also like how the book tackled how women are treated in the sport and how Serena was fighting back against it.
I received a free copy from the author, all opinions are my own and given freely.
smilinglaur's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
4.25
katemarie929's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
reeyabeegale's review
5.0
I am still processing my thoughts but overall I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
This book openly discusses the following: Parental Abuse/Neglect, Death of a loved one, Trauma over past experiences.
I don't hate second-chance romance but it's not something I read all that often -- no, actually I do avoid it as best as I can. This book, however, called to me like a siren. The minute I stumbled upon it on Amazon, I knew I have to read it immediately.
As most second-chance romance books, I was prepared for an emotional story and lots of groveling. I am so thankful that the author proved me wrong. The story of Cope and Serena tugged at my heartstrings but not in a heavy emotional kind of way. I loved how the author eliminated new relationships from the mix and focused on highlighting the growth of these characters over the years they were apart.
Out of the Blue openly discusses about trauma and grief in different ways. It should be emotional and I don't know what magic Kathryn Nolan did but she managed to convey the entire book in a light manner. It also touched on social issues such as environmentalism and sexism. Though they are not the main topic so there weren't any drastic scenes about these, it was told through the values to which these characters uphold. It did shine light on the issue [of gender inequality] in the sports community by having a strong set of female characters and for choosing a feminist heroine.
I loved the character development and growth of both characters, not just from the years they were apart but even after they've settled their differences. Their journey to reconciliation was heartfelt and it made one wish that this kind of love can exist in the real world.
Probably because I don't read a lot about second-chance romance but this is by far the best one I've ever read and the story of Cope and Serena will stay with me for a very long time.
A lot more people should read this book. If you enjoy sports romance, with a bit of suspense and a whole lot of feminism, you'll appreciate this book. I can only hope that you'll enjoy this book as much as I did.
This book openly discusses the following: Parental Abuse/Neglect, Death of a loved one, Trauma over past experiences.
I don't hate second-chance romance but it's not something I read all that often -- no, actually I do avoid it as best as I can. This book, however, called to me like a siren. The minute I stumbled upon it on Amazon, I knew I have to read it immediately.
As most second-chance romance books, I was prepared for an emotional story and lots of groveling. I am so thankful that the author proved me wrong. The story of Cope and Serena tugged at my heartstrings but not in a heavy emotional kind of way. I loved how the author eliminated new relationships from the mix and focused on highlighting the growth of these characters over the years they were apart.
Out of the Blue openly discusses about trauma and grief in different ways. It should be emotional and I don't know what magic Kathryn Nolan did but she managed to convey the entire book in a light manner. It also touched on social issues such as environmentalism and sexism. Though they are not the main topic so there weren't any drastic scenes about these, it was told through the values to which these characters uphold. It did shine light on the issue [of gender inequality] in the sports community by having a strong set of female characters and for choosing a feminist heroine.
I loved the character development and growth of both characters, not just from the years they were apart but even after they've settled their differences. Their journey to reconciliation was heartfelt and it made one wish that this kind of love can exist in the real world.
Probably because I don't read a lot about second-chance romance but this is by far the best one I've ever read and the story of Cope and Serena will stay with me for a very long time.
A lot more people should read this book. If you enjoy sports romance, with a bit of suspense and a whole lot of feminism, you'll appreciate this book. I can only hope that you'll enjoy this book as much as I did.
lechepatito's review against another edition
DNF at 30% - book is fine, not in the mood