syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
Three Broken Promises is that kind of NA story with a lot of sex but little to the story. Yes there is a story but it is bland. I read this series long time ago. My taste has since revolved. Not a big fan of this anymore.
Miss Murphy older book does not hit the right spot for me.
Anyway.... moving on
Miss Murphy older book does not hit the right spot for me.
Anyway.... moving on
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
2.0
Can a relationship between two people ever be such a disappointment? Between Colin and Jen I couldn't decide who was more pathetic and the story made me like neither of them. She wanted him but she was scared of her past more than staying. He wanted her but he was afraid of what the relationship would be like after sex. Ugh. Everyone else was wondering wtf was wrong with these two and why they weren't together. I mean seriously how much do we have to take. Thanks for an arc netgalley for this review but seriously I think the author either hits or misses and this was definitely a miss!
lamarsalamah's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
michellesantiago's review against another edition
2.0
I was so excited for this book and in the end I was disappointed it. Basically, the story was this:
Jen: I'm leaving because I'm tired of Colin's charity.
Colin: I want Jen to stay.
Lather, rinse, repeat. I was bored and frustrated.
Full review to come.
Full review (originally posted on Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks book blog)
I really enjoyed One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend (they weren't the best NA I've read but they were super addicting and I gobbled both up one after the other). I was expecting that same addicting readability in Three Broken Promises.
Sadly, it was not so.
We met Colin and Jen, the two main characters of Three Broken Promises, in Second Chance Boyfriend and there were some big sparks between the two of them. It was hinted that they share a history that had to do with Jen's brother. I was dying to know more and when I learned that Colin and Jen were getting their own book, I was really excited.
As soon as I saw Three Broken Promises on Edelweiss I pounced and as soon as I got approved, I started reading. But I quickly grew frustrated and annoyed; I wanted to throw my Kindle against the wall. The story didn't go anywhere. The entire novel was basically the following:
Jen: I'm leaving because I'm tired of Colin's charity.
Colin: I want Jen to stay.
Make-out session.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Like in the previous books in the series, we have alternating first person point of view. I really like dual POVs in books and I looked forward to getting into the head of both characters. But Colin and Jen... ARGH!!... Jen made some really dumb decisions. I wanted to slap some sense into this girl--I'm surprised she's still alive because she really had no common sense. As for Colin, his reason for not telling Jen his true feelings for her was lame and weak. Really, all of their problems would have been quickly resolved if they just sat down and talked. Instead there was no communication and same issues just went around and around and nowhere.
I was bored after the first few chapters. I only reason whey I didn't DNF this book was sheer stubbornness for wanting to finish every book I start. And I might also have some tiny hope that Colin and Jen might finally sit down and talk and they'll redeem themselves in the last third of the book.
Nope. Didn't happen.
By the time they got around to finally talking, I was over it and stopped caring.
I don't know if I'm going to read the next full book in the series (which will focus on Fable's brother) after this one. However, I am not giving up on Monica Murphy just yet. I may not continue with this series but I am going to try her other series called the Billionaire Bachelors Club.
Skip Three Broken Promises.
Jen: I'm leaving because I'm tired of Colin's charity.
Colin: I want Jen to stay.
Lather, rinse, repeat. I was bored and frustrated.
Full review to come.
Full review (originally posted on Michelle & Leslie's Book Picks book blog)
I really enjoyed One Week Girlfriend and Second Chance Boyfriend (they weren't the best NA I've read but they were super addicting and I gobbled both up one after the other). I was expecting that same addicting readability in Three Broken Promises.
Sadly, it was not so.
We met Colin and Jen, the two main characters of Three Broken Promises, in Second Chance Boyfriend and there were some big sparks between the two of them. It was hinted that they share a history that had to do with Jen's brother. I was dying to know more and when I learned that Colin and Jen were getting their own book, I was really excited.
As soon as I saw Three Broken Promises on Edelweiss I pounced and as soon as I got approved, I started reading. But I quickly grew frustrated and annoyed; I wanted to throw my Kindle against the wall. The story didn't go anywhere. The entire novel was basically the following:
Jen: I'm leaving because I'm tired of Colin's charity.
Colin: I want Jen to stay.
Make-out session.
Lather, rinse, repeat.
Like in the previous books in the series, we have alternating first person point of view. I really like dual POVs in books and I looked forward to getting into the head of both characters. But Colin and Jen... ARGH!!... Jen made some really dumb decisions. I wanted to slap some sense into this girl--I'm surprised she's still alive because she really had no common sense. As for Colin, his reason for not telling Jen his true feelings for her was lame and weak. Really, all of their problems would have been quickly resolved if they just sat down and talked. Instead there was no communication and same issues just went around and around and nowhere.
I was bored after the first few chapters. I only reason whey I didn't DNF this book was sheer stubbornness for wanting to finish every book I start. And I might also have some tiny hope that Colin and Jen might finally sit down and talk and they'll redeem themselves in the last third of the book.
Nope. Didn't happen.
By the time they got around to finally talking, I was over it and stopped caring.
I don't know if I'm going to read the next full book in the series (which will focus on Fable's brother) after this one. However, I am not giving up on Monica Murphy just yet. I may not continue with this series but I am going to try her other series called the Billionaire Bachelors Club.
Skip Three Broken Promises.
authorkmg's review against another edition
3.0
from pagetrotter.blogspot.com
I really wanted to love this one because I loved Colin and Jen from Fable and Drew's story but the Colin and Jen I met in there didn't show up!
Jen has had it tough. Her brother died and her family went to shit. She was put into a position that no one should be in. I really would have liked to have seen this explored more. Maybe its the masochist in me, but I felt like the potential in this part of the story line to dig deep and get ugly was there. It really would have given a depth to the story that I think was missing. It would have balanced the drama and there is a LOT of drama. My problem with Jen is that she's constantly threatening to do something and then kind of waiting around to see if Colin will take the bait and when he doesn't, she's devastated and then does something stupid. It's annoying. Where is the strong Jen?
There is so much will they/won't they that after a while I began to wonder if I cared which I hated! I love this author and I love the world and characters she has created so it really bothers me how let down I was with 3BP.
Colin totally fell flat too. He's 24 which was surprising to me for some reason. Before 3BP I was read him as older. Maybe it was his commanding and authoritative presence. Makes sense considering he owns a restaurant business. The Colin however was very wishy-washy. He was weak willed and fickle and it was in direct conflict with everything that I had learned about him previously. Then I kind of got why he was 24...he was pretty immature. I get why Jen would be indebted to him. He's taken care of her, he's supported her, he's a family friend, blah blah blah but beyond that he just wasn't attractive. At least to me. What a bummer.
I gave it 3 stars because this book does have plenty of potential and while I really felt let down, it does fast forward the world a little bit. We see the other characters and get to check in with them and see what's up with everyone. So question time. Do I recommend this? Eh, it's up to you. It's kind of a take it or leave it. I'm sure some peeps are gonna love it, but I think some die-hards are going to be disappointed. Does this put me off Monica? Uh, no. No way in hell. I think she's incredibly talented and maybe this book and it's characters just didn't jive with me. (I mean I just used the word jive sooooo make you're own judgement calls about my judgement calls hahaha!). Will I continue with this series? Yes! I really want to see what's up with Fable's Lil Bro! So take my opinion for what it is...my opinion and go from there!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review!*
I really wanted to love this one because I loved Colin and Jen from Fable and Drew's story but the Colin and Jen I met in there didn't show up!
Jen has had it tough. Her brother died and her family went to shit. She was put into a position that no one should be in. I really would have liked to have seen this explored more. Maybe its the masochist in me, but I felt like the potential in this part of the story line to dig deep and get ugly was there. It really would have given a depth to the story that I think was missing. It would have balanced the drama and there is a LOT of drama. My problem with Jen is that she's constantly threatening to do something and then kind of waiting around to see if Colin will take the bait and when he doesn't, she's devastated and then does something stupid. It's annoying. Where is the strong Jen?
There is so much will they/won't they that after a while I began to wonder if I cared which I hated! I love this author and I love the world and characters she has created so it really bothers me how let down I was with 3BP.
Colin totally fell flat too. He's 24 which was surprising to me for some reason. Before 3BP I was read him as older. Maybe it was his commanding and authoritative presence. Makes sense considering he owns a restaurant business. The Colin however was very wishy-washy. He was weak willed and fickle and it was in direct conflict with everything that I had learned about him previously. Then I kind of got why he was 24...he was pretty immature. I get why Jen would be indebted to him. He's taken care of her, he's supported her, he's a family friend, blah blah blah but beyond that he just wasn't attractive. At least to me. What a bummer.
I gave it 3 stars because this book does have plenty of potential and while I really felt let down, it does fast forward the world a little bit. We see the other characters and get to check in with them and see what's up with everyone. So question time. Do I recommend this? Eh, it's up to you. It's kind of a take it or leave it. I'm sure some peeps are gonna love it, but I think some die-hards are going to be disappointed. Does this put me off Monica? Uh, no. No way in hell. I think she's incredibly talented and maybe this book and it's characters just didn't jive with me. (I mean I just used the word jive sooooo make you're own judgement calls about my judgement calls hahaha!). Will I continue with this series? Yes! I really want to see what's up with Fable's Lil Bro! So take my opinion for what it is...my opinion and go from there!
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review!*
mies_reads's review
emotional
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
3.5
rlp78's review against another edition
3.0
I really was looking forward to this. I had been very intrigued by Colin in Jen in Drew and Fable's books, but something about this didn't grab me the way those books did. Jen was really frustrating and began to really annoy me after awhile. I am still really looking forward to the last two books in the series, but this one didn't work for me.