cassire's review against another edition
5.0
OMG! I love everything about this series. Starting the next one ASAP, but I don’t want it to end. I read both ebook and audiobook. Narrators are fantastic.
bookwormbetty's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book, I love Gareth, I hate Sloan. Okay well I did hate Sloan, actually for most of the book. She works well with Gareth though, so eh, whadda you gonna do?LOL She did grow on my by the end, where yes, there is a cliff hanger, it's kinda obvious, it's part 1 of a duet. This was so well told, and so deep in the feels, it isn't funny except a few small parts, so if you are wanting a romantic comedy, this isn't it. This is a powerful story, of love, lust, loss, finding ones self sense of worth(is that even a phrase?) Any how, this book is wonderful, you get to revisit all the Harris brothers, and if you have read those you will understand why Gareth needs two books. Sit back, buckle up...maybe get a bottle of wine (you are gonna need it.lol) and enjoy this wonderful story. Told in dual pov.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Surrender finally brought me Gareth. And what a story this was! Since I don't read summaries on the backs of the books I read, I had no idea Gareth's story needed two books - so I was left with a huge cliffhanger. The kind where you can only be happy you actually have the next book ready to go on your kindle ;)
Filled with romance, chemistry, a little distrust, some action and a little mystery / suspense this installment brought everything to make Gareth's story epic.
Filled with romance, chemistry, a little distrust, some action and a little mystery / suspense this installment brought everything to make Gareth's story epic.
robynne_x's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jontiemeehan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
what_alice_saw's review against another edition
4.0
Kindle ebook
An eye opening book about Gareth, the oldest Harris brother and his unusual relationship with Sloan. Sloan is a divorced mother of 1 who is learning to cope after the demise of her marriage to an asshole. Gareth is a football star. Neither one wants to talk about their past, so it’s acquaintances with benefits.
There is a cliffhanger, but since there’s a second book you can pretty much figure it out.
An eye opening book about Gareth, the oldest Harris brother and his unusual relationship with Sloan. Sloan is a divorced mother of 1 who is learning to cope after the demise of her marriage to an asshole. Gareth is a football star. Neither one wants to talk about their past, so it’s acquaintances with benefits.
There is a cliffhanger, but since there’s a second book you can pretty much figure it out.
kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
You'll love these brothers, who despite their flaws, all are fiercely loyal to one another and have a tight bond. This book features Gareth. The eldest and final brother to get his story told. He isn't you're average alpha male. He is a star player (and captain) for the Manchester United (England's) football team, yet he isn't a player or womanizer. He isn't cocky or arrogant. He is private and a bit of a loner, though not necessarily anti-social. He is a bit damaged mentally (caused mostly from his mother's death when he was a child,) so he's not perfect, yet he is pretty darn close. Sloane is an American who is new to the country and has her own issues. She's strong, but has no control of her life and feels week and lost. Though she's not damaged per se, she has plenty of 'baggage' in her life that she is trying to deal with. She is hired by Gareth as his stylist and that professional relationship remains just that, until one fateful day. So.... she needs control, and he needs to lose control. Together they are a perfect match. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean they can be a forever couple. This book isn't really a love story. Neither of them are in it for love or a relationship. They are each in it more as a distraction from their every day lives, to help them get out of their heads. Whenever one would do or say something to get close, the other starts to pull away. They are both keeping secrets from the other, in fear of becoming more than what they are supposed to me.
This book was hard to put down. Keeps your attention, and captures your heart. Well written with no added unnecessary filler. It reads easily and the story flows smoothly. It alternates between POVs, and occasionally goes back in time to when Gareth was a young boy. (You'll be hurting for him now and even more so as a child.) The characters are all complex and well rounded and likable, and more importantly, real. You understand their thought process and why they are feeling they way they are. You will definitely be rooting for Sloane and Gareth. Gareth... gahhhh.... he's just so darn swoon-worthy. :) There is some strong language and sexual content, making this a read for mature audiences.
Note: This is a duet and part of a bigger series. Each book in the series can be read as a stand alone, but this book (Book 4) along with Dominate (Book 5) will both need to be read to get the full story. This one is does end with a cliffhanger. Even though they can be read as stand alone's, you get a little bit of insight into their lives and backgrounds with each book, so I would highly suggest reading the series in it's entirety just to get the whole and complete story of the Harris brothers.
This book was hard to put down. Keeps your attention, and captures your heart. Well written with no added unnecessary filler. It reads easily and the story flows smoothly. It alternates between POVs, and occasionally goes back in time to when Gareth was a young boy. (You'll be hurting for him now and even more so as a child.) The characters are all complex and well rounded and likable, and more importantly, real. You understand their thought process and why they are feeling they way they are. You will definitely be rooting for Sloane and Gareth. Gareth... gahhhh.... he's just so darn swoon-worthy. :) There is some strong language and sexual content, making this a read for mature audiences.
Note: This is a duet and part of a bigger series. Each book in the series can be read as a stand alone, but this book (Book 4) along with Dominate (Book 5) will both need to be read to get the full story. This one is does end with a cliffhanger. Even though they can be read as stand alone's, you get a little bit of insight into their lives and backgrounds with each book, so I would highly suggest reading the series in it's entirety just to get the whole and complete story of the Harris brothers.
litloulou's review against another edition
4.0
I can't remember what two books. But two completely different characters in this series say they instantly ovulated bc of the men. It didn't need to be said by two different characters, I thought that was odd. Some of the sex verbage was pretty repetitive as well. Also, I didn't like the phrase 'all man' which popped up a few times in this series. What does that even mean? I guess things like these two sayings just seem to encourage strict and sometimes patriarchal gender norms which isn't my favorite. Don't get me wrong. I read the whole series I just had a few moments where I was pulled out of the story because of the language used.