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addydeejreads's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the story but I wish I didn't listen to the audiobook. I did not like the narration at all which really soured the experience. Overall I will continue to the last book but will steer clear of the audiobook on this one.
There's something fun and whimsical about this story yet still leaned into culture and love.
There's something fun and whimsical about this story yet still leaned into culture and love.
wellactjoally's review against another edition
3.0
New Orleans. Mom’s expectations. Fruity drinks. Being an escort.
ebartsch85's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
There was a lot that I enjoyed about this book, but the final 1/3 does hinge on a secret and I know that's not always everyone's cup of tea. Sometimes it feels a bit dated and annoying to read that (JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER) so that's why I'm giving this 3.5 stars. I liked the writing style and the characters were fun to read. This was listed as "erotica" but I would not classify this book that way at all. Yes, there are spicy scenes but there is far too much plot and character development and nowhere near enough dirty stuff to consider this erotica.
I had never heard of Zoey Castile before, but I'm happy she is now on my radar.
I had never heard of Zoey Castile before, but I'm happy she is now on my radar.
kloughlin's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Terminal illness and Death of parent
laclos's review against another edition
5.0
The acknowledgments of this book say it is 90% Maluma and 10% Despacito, which coincidentally describes the makeup of my body for the past 2 years, so did I inhale this book? I did. Aiden was the most delicious man candy from the moment he stepped on the page. Columbian pretty boy? Yes, please. I'd already imagined Maluma in my mind before I realized the author was also envisioning him. That he had been a stripper and an escort were well handled, and although I was nervous throughout that his past was going to rise up to ruin the romance that was blooming, I wasn't worried about he was double-dipping, so to speak. The chemistry between Faith and Aiden is convincing and hot from the minute they lay eyes on each other, and it's very fun to watch them slowly come to recognize that they've found something more than a one-night stand in each other. Seriously hot read.
leahkarge's review against another edition
DNF @ 25%
I wasn’t engaged with the story at all, and the narrator for the MMC made me want to peel my skin off inch by inch rather than continue listening.
I wasn’t engaged with the story at all, and the narrator for the MMC made me want to peel my skin off inch by inch rather than continue listening.
thenovellush's review against another edition
4.0
It took me maybe 3/4 of the book before I was really into Aiden and Faith's romance. For the longest I was really 'blah' about them as a couple, so it took me a while to read it but then all of a sudden it clicked. It clicked a bit late, but it did click. Same as with Stripped, I felt that the story could have used some more detail or description in places; feelings were beautifully descriptive but a lot of other things were pretty vague sometimes. All in all though, I loved both characters and their personalities and histories.
mariamreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
I read and loved Stripped, but Hired is so different in its slow and very character focused romance. It was like going on dates with a book that cared for me and held me when I needed to be held. I recommend this for fans of soft books and softer heroes.
valmai's review against another edition
4.0
Yes to cheesy, feminist rom-com novels. Castile’s got a really fun series based on make erotic dancers and sex workers which are fun to listen to in the car. I like Hired, but the first in the series, Stripped, is still my favorite.