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cielosiluminado's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
this was NOT an enemies to lovers romance. i have no idea why it’s marked as one, since it’s obviously a grumpy-sunshine romance.
the overall plot was questionable because why does a 30+ year old man need a babysitter? i personally think that was strange. are men that inept?i’m going to assume yes. though her becoming a babysitter led to us meeting some amazing side characters and my favorite scenes: the eaton family dinners.
summer and rhett were cute and the will-they-won’t-they dance they went through was so good to watch unfold. from the beginning their banter made me laughing so much and their chemistry was incredible, especially in the bedroom. their romance isn’t big and loud and dramatic, it’s cute and fluffy. though i do have to say that the third act breakup could’ve been avoided if! they! just! had! talked! they did overcome the shit that came their way with time and acknowledging their differences and shortcomings.
some things that occurred in the story pissed me the fuck off. her stepmother, half-sister, and predatory doctor/ex (who then became her brother-in-law!) deserved the worse but none of them faced any consequences for how horribly they treated summer.
i’m usually not a big stickler when it comes to writing but i couldn’t overlook some of the dialogue and how it did not flow like dialogue, which made it difficult to get through the characters’ conversations. but the rest of the writing was good.
all in all, despite there being nothing special about this book, it still intrigued me enough to read the next one because i grew found of the eaton brothers.
i think i now understand why people are downbad for cowboys… they’re hot. save a bull, ride a cowboy, indeed.
the overall plot was questionable because why does a 30+ year old man need a babysitter? i personally think that was strange. are men that inept?
summer and rhett were cute and the will-they-won’t-they dance they went through was so good to watch unfold. from the beginning their banter made me laughing so much and their chemistry was incredible, especially in the bedroom. their romance isn’t big and loud and dramatic, it’s cute and fluffy. though i do have to say that the third act breakup could’ve been avoided if! they! just! had! talked! they did overcome the shit that came their way with time and acknowledging their differences and shortcomings.
some things that occurred in the story pissed me the fuck off. her stepmother, half-sister, and predatory doctor/ex (who then became her brother-in-law!) deserved the worse but none of them faced any consequences for how horribly they treated summer.
i’m usually not a big stickler when it comes to writing but i couldn’t overlook some of the dialogue and how it did not flow like dialogue, which made it difficult to get through the characters’ conversations. but the rest of the writing was good.
all in all, despite there being nothing special about this book, it still intrigued me enough to read the next one because i grew found of the eaton brothers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
kaylee_kale's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
hollymileham's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
im sure i had more to say about this bc i really enjoyed the first half but the second half lost me a bit
the sex scenes in this were so bad im dead
the sex scenes in this were so bad im dead
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
karlapardo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
Hot damn! This book is just incredible. The only reason why I didn't put 5 stars it's because I liked Heartless more. Rhett Eaton! The man you are. This man is just *sigh**swoon*. I don't know how to explain it so I won't. He is just perfect. Summer, she is fierce, and so confident, and her growth is so good. I loved how we got to see how Summer was able to face her issues and be able to trust Rhett. Their relationship is also so good! I love the fact that they are able to support each other and it felt so natural and just right. They were meant to be and nobody can tell me otherwise. The fact that even though she was confident in herself she still struggled a lot and he was able to show her that she was worth of love and being freaking worshipped like the queen she is. The book is just so good and I don't know what else I can say. This book started my cowboy romance era.
Memorable Quotes
Memorable Quotes
- “She and I really are binary stars, stuck in each other’s orbit, drawn together by forces we can’t see or understand—but that we can feel.”
- “What the hell is the cowboy hat rule? You wear the hat, you ride the cowboy.”
- “You were out there this whole time, and now I know you exist, and I can never go back. Wouldn’t want to if I could.”
- “Princess, you look like you were made for me."
"I feel like I was made for you. - “Tell me what to do, Summer. Tell me, and I’ll do it. Was I unclear before? Because I want to be crystal clear now. I love you. I loved you the moment you walked into that boardroom and smirked at me like you knew something I didn’t. It bothered me, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Wanting to know what you know. I fixated on it, but I think I was just fixated on you.”
- “He is nothing like any man I’ve been with. And that’s a blessing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Pregnancy
madelinemartin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
Help! I’ve been sucked into the Chestnut Springs universe and can’t get out! This was so cute. I’ve been on a cowboy romance kick lately, and the bull riding aspect to this intrigued me. I love Rhett and Summer together. The progression of their relationship felt natural and just right. And I loved how he showed her that she was worth being loved and worshipped. And the ending?? So romantic. He showed her that she is his priority and he was willing to give it all up for her.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
worldofv33's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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: Cursing, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness and Medical content
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Death of parent
natashaleighton_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
itsbethanynixon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
I could hardly put this book down, every free waking moment I had was spent reading this book for the last 3 days. Now I want my own cowboy 🥹xdaqua's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Their relationship is anything but flawless.
The mental problems of both Summer and Rhett were not explored in depth; they seemed more as a device used to add complexity which in and of itself is lacking. At the same time, there was real complexity in Rhett and Summer's family lives that if explored, it could have yielded much more depth n nuance to the story.
...
Rhett is really toxic 🙂. His affirmations that he caused her tears were creepy. His swift pardon of himself for what he did, and reframing it as protective instinct is as close to gaslighting as can be. Moreover, undermining all of the 'bunnies' n 'other women' by a supposed gentleman was uncomfortable to read.
I found myself often more interested in minor characters' potlines, which highlights the fact that I was interested in the main characters '.
If you can ignore (or if you don't mind) the points above, the book can be an entertaining for you.
The mental problems of both Summer and Rhett were not explored in depth; they seemed more as a device used to add complexity which in and of itself is lacking. At the same time, there was real complexity in Rhett and Summer's family lives that if explored, it could have yielded much more depth n nuance to the story.
...
Rhett is really toxic 🙂. His affirmations that he caused her tears were creepy. His swift pardon of himself for what he did, and reframing it as protective instinct is as close to gaslighting as can be. Moreover, undermining all of the 'bunnies' n 'other women' by a supposed gentleman was uncomfortable to read.
I found myself often more interested in minor characters' potlines, which highlights the fact that I was interested in the main characters '.
If you can ignore (or if you don't mind) the points above, the book can be an entertaining for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment
thatgirlgeorgia's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail