kayceemack's review
1.0
I always finish books. Currently this is a DNF at 53%. I listened to the audio book. I keep waiting for something to happen in this book. ANYTHING. Eve is an extremely frustrating character—I get that she’s going through a hard time, but I got that after one chapter. I didn’t need 20 chapters of repetition.
The book so far:
-Father figure/boss is dead (no idea how, curious if this is supposed to be a big reveal later poorly handled or just poor writing)
-Eve had a car accident after the funeral, she has panic attacks and nightmares
-Eve’s mother is a hypochondriac, so Eve is her caregiver and it’s burdensome
-Eve won’t get help for her attacks/nightmares (for fear of being judged?), seems to not know what a panic attack is (at least in my mind)
-Eve and therapist have inappropriate attraction to each-other but the relationship has no depth
Overall, the book meanders without creating true depth or interest. I see it as an okay first draft that someone needs to heavily edit vs a finished book.
The book so far:
-Father figure/boss is dead (no idea how, curious if this is supposed to be a big reveal later poorly handled or just poor writing)
-Eve had a car accident after the funeral, she has panic attacks and nightmares
-Eve’s mother is a hypochondriac, so Eve is her caregiver and it’s burdensome
-Eve won’t get help for her attacks/nightmares (for fear of being judged?), seems to not know what a panic attack is (at least in my mind)
-Eve and therapist have inappropriate attraction to each-other but the relationship has no depth
Overall, the book meanders without creating true depth or interest. I see it as an okay first draft that someone needs to heavily edit vs a finished book.
catra121's review
3.0
This is a very dark, depressing romance. Sometimes that works for me...this one was just ok. I didn't hate it...but it also didn't really DO anything for me if that makes sense? I'll definitely check out more from this author...but this particular book was just take it or leave it for me.
ymiranda's review
3.0
Pretty good - way too much drama and "wishy washy" behavior for a grown ass man.
I really need to find a mature romance. I've had it with 20 somethings.
I really need to find a mature romance. I've had it with 20 somethings.
_breadsbooks's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
kat1105's review
emotional
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Grief, Blood, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
bronsbooks's review
4.0
I have been in a bit of a book funk lately and have started so many books but not finished them. So the fact that this book held my interest is saying something! It took me a little bit to get into it but once I started I didn't want to put it down , it was really good! I think the author tackles the unique situation of this taboo relationship really well and I was pleasantly surprised! 4.5 stars
xatanika's review
3.0
I love forbidden/taboo romances, but I didn't feel that so much in this story. I know he's her therapist but the "this shouldn't happen" vibe wasn't there for me. The writing was wonderful and the story flowed beautifully. I just wasn't feeling it.
thesassybookworm's review
4.0
Suffering a tragic loss, and after a car accident lands her in the hospital. Eve knows she needs to get some help. She is having nightmares and suffering panic attacks. She is slowly losing herself. After a brief meeting at the hospital with Dr. Preston Montgomery where he offers her his card, she just can't seem to get him out of her mind. Finally ready to take the steps necessary she contacts him.
Dr. Preston Montgomery knows it was stupid to offer Eve his card. She reminds him of a painful past, and of someone he failed to save. He is her DR. and her his patient. Soon enough sparks fly and boundaries are crossed. With both of them playing with fire someone is bound to get burned.
I actually don't know where to begin with my review of this book. I enjoyed it so completely. It is just beautifully written. So emotive in its style. You could almost taste these characters passion, and pain, and desperation.
This is what "I" would deem a slow burn type of romance book. It is over halfway through before we get any sexytime action, and even then it's more on the mildly descriptive side. I think those type of scenes is what was needed for this book and the more graphic erotica type would have seemed out of place.
Both characters for me were likable. I had a harder time warming up to Eve because I found her frustrating for the first half of the book. I just wanted her to pull herself out of her funk and get on with life. She comes into her own in the second half of the book, and a decision she makes near the end of the book, though perhaps frustrating for us readers, really shows how much as a character she has grown. Preston was lovely and frustrating, and sweet, but I wanted more from him as a character.
So why not 5 stars? A couple reasons. One, I wanted more background on Preston. I didn't feel like he was as developed as Eve. I wanted a little more insight into his relationship with Sloane. Maybe more of his interaction with his family. Just a BIT more depth. My other issue was right from the start I felt we were getting these tantalizing tidbits dropped like bread crumbs leading us to some BIG revelation. Unfortunately when it came I was underwhelmed. I don't know, perhaps I was reading too much into these little glimpses we would be given. Lastly, I would have liked a bit more time with this couple at the end. It wrapped up fairly quickly.
That said, those things were just minor issues and didn't stop me from completely loving this one. So two HUGE thumbs up from yours truly.
