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cnapierkowski's review against another edition
I'm in the worst book slump and hate everything. Try this one again when I'm in a better frame of mind!
atirandomness's review
1.0
Idk why I do this to myself. Get bored and hit play on some shallow ass romance book because it was free or available or whatever (because shallow romance books are ALWAYS the books that are free or available or whatever) and next thing I know, Iām no longer bored because Iām simply too annoyed to be bored. This is the second Kylie Scott book Iāve tried to struggle through this week (my review history with her books is usually somewhere between āmeh, that was cool I guessā and āeye roll, I hate this bookā). Iāll do us both a favor and stop while Iām ahead.
cassire's review against another edition
5.0
Chaser is the third book in the Dive Bar series. I think it could be read as a standalone, but I would recommend you start with Dirty, book one. It would give you a little more information and character knowledge, but again I donāt think you have to read the previous books to still enjoy the story.
A tiger can't change his stripes or can he? Eric is the Dive Bar's resident playboy. He is never one for serious relationships. I'll be honest. I wasn't Eric's biggest fan when I started this book. I actually kind of hated his guts. I love Kylie Scott's books, but I just wasn't super excited about this story. Chaser is told from Eric's point of view. I don't know how she did it, but I wasn't that far in the book and my hatred from Eric faded away. I became Team Eric.
Jean just moved to Coeur DāAlene, Idaho. She is pregnant and looking to start over across the country. Iāll admit it was strange not getting her point of view. Iām used to reading books with alternating points of view or the heroineās point of view. That being said, I loved her character and felt connected to her without being inside her head.
Chaser is a slow burn romance. Kylie Scott just writes books that make you remember why you love to read. I very much enjoyed reading Chaser and I can't wait to read her next book.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
A tiger can't change his stripes or can he? Eric is the Dive Bar's resident playboy. He is never one for serious relationships. I'll be honest. I wasn't Eric's biggest fan when I started this book. I actually kind of hated his guts. I love Kylie Scott's books, but I just wasn't super excited about this story. Chaser is told from Eric's point of view. I don't know how she did it, but I wasn't that far in the book and my hatred from Eric faded away. I became Team Eric.
Jean just moved to Coeur DāAlene, Idaho. She is pregnant and looking to start over across the country. Iāll admit it was strange not getting her point of view. Iām used to reading books with alternating points of view or the heroineās point of view. That being said, I loved her character and felt connected to her without being inside her head.
Chaser is a slow burn romance. Kylie Scott just writes books that make you remember why you love to read. I very much enjoyed reading Chaser and I can't wait to read her next book.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
bookwormbetty's review
4.0
I love Eric! Ugh so good. The characters have a cross between Melrose Place, and Cheers vibe happening. I really feel like Nell as a secondary character maybe took up too much space, she was mean, and certainly nasty as all get out to Eric. I know there was a complicated history, I get it, but it's harped on a lot. I love Jean, she is my type of chick, she isn't going to let anyone tell her what to do, and she is going to stick to her course.
The characters are very real, easy to relate to as well. The story is written well, and it's easy to follow and delve into these characters. I feel for the position Eric is in, which his attraction to Jean, but there is such a thing as too cautious. The story is told in Eric's POV, so it is only him opinions and feelings we get toe experience, but it's worth it. Have I mentioned I love Eric?
The characters are very real, easy to relate to as well. The story is written well, and it's easy to follow and delve into these characters. I feel for the position Eric is in, which his attraction to Jean, but there is such a thing as too cautious. The story is told in Eric's POV, so it is only him opinions and feelings we get toe experience, but it's worth it. Have I mentioned I love Eric?
thegeekyblogger's review
3.0
Read for Fun (Library)
Overall Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.50
Story Rating: 3.50
Reason I borrowed this: I had never tried this author and I really wanted to. Just to note that I had not read the rest of the series so I think my problems were I did not understand the dynamics with some of the characters. I overall really enjoyed the romance but I had some problems with the friends. Particularly the one chick who was super hard on him. I will read Kylie again. If you have read her--what is your fav by her?
Overall Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 3.50
Story Rating: 3.50
Reason I borrowed this: I had never tried this author and I really wanted to. Just to note that I had not read the rest of the series so I think my problems were I did not understand the dynamics with some of the characters. I overall really enjoyed the romance but I had some problems with the friends. Particularly the one chick who was super hard on him. I will read Kylie again. If you have read her--what is your fav by her?
shannahaun's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
kidisitor's review
5.0
Love Love Love! The third book in the Dive Bar series features bartender/co-owner Eric and a town newbie (and an online friend of Nell's,) Jean. Eric has always been a bit of a playboy. Never getting into serious relationships, but when Jean walks into his bar, he is immediately smitten. When he notices that she's pregnant, to say he's shocked is an understatement. Then he finds out she moving into the apartment down the hall from him. Avoiding her won't be easy. After some time, they begin talking and Eric helps out with the baby and the two become good friends. Despite his initial shock of the pregnancy, he still finds himself attracted to her and falls in love with the baby as well. Everything is platonic until it isn't anymore. But while he wants to make things official, she wants to keep things casual. It's a bit heartbreaking watching Eric struggle to accept her terms while, for the first time in his life, he wants nothing more than to have a forever with her. Add to his own struggles there, he is dealing with Nell's negative attitude and opinion of him. He fights to see his own worth.
This book is written from Eric's POV and we get to see his sensitive/vulnerable side. And, like I said before, there are a few heartbreaking moments when you just want to reach out and hug the guy. There are lots of humorous scenes, especially when the adults are dealing with the little baby. :) The banter between the characters are great. This is part of a series, but you do not need to read the others to follow this book. (Same world, different couple.) But, having said that, there is a little bit of backstory that you will better appreciate if you have read the others first. (It's briefly touched on in this book, but without all the details.) There is some sexual content, making it safe for mature readers, but it's not what this relationship is all about. It's about their friendship, and being there for each other. The sex, when they finally get to that step, is just the cherry on top. (And SPOILER ALERT: Doesn't actually happen until closer to the end of the book.) The book and story is well written, flows easily and reads quickly. You'll have a hard time putting it down.
*I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of this book.
This book is written from Eric's POV and we get to see his sensitive/vulnerable side. And, like I said before, there are a few heartbreaking moments when you just want to reach out and hug the guy. There are lots of humorous scenes, especially when the adults are dealing with the little baby. :) The banter between the characters are great. This is part of a series, but you do not need to read the others to follow this book. (Same world, different couple.) But, having said that, there is a little bit of backstory that you will better appreciate if you have read the others first. (It's briefly touched on in this book, but without all the details.) There is some sexual content, making it safe for mature readers, but it's not what this relationship is all about. It's about their friendship, and being there for each other. The sex, when they finally get to that step, is just the cherry on top. (And SPOILER ALERT: Doesn't actually happen until closer to the end of the book.) The book and story is well written, flows easily and reads quickly. You'll have a hard time putting it down.
*I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of this book.