A review by lady_h_reads
Marshall by Cassie Lein, Alisha Williams

hopeful lighthearted tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“Let’s not play games, Marshall. I might be younger than you, but I’m not some stupid little girl. I know what I want, and I go for it. I think you should do the same.”

 

Marshall is a good quick read for some hot cowboy smut. A little light on relationship building (especially in the beginning); I went in expecting more plot but was happy with the spice level and the MMC’s obsessive behaviors. 

 

This is an inst-lust-turned-obsession type of relationship. The MC’s early interactions can best be described as toxic - using others to incite jealousy and force their true feelings to emerge. The ends justify the means, but this type of behavior out of a 30 y/o man just makes him appear immature. These actions from a much younger FMC are easier to allow.  

 

Marshall is fast burn and spicy. The MMC’s dirty talk is panty-melting hot and shows his possessive side. 

 

Genre: Contemporary Cowboy Romance

Tropes/Features: Age-gap, cowboy, small town, grumpy/sunshine, 18y/o FMC on the run, Older MMC cowboy, insta-lust, jealousy, possessive behaviors

Narrator: Dual 1st Person POV

Relationship Type: MF, insta-lust fast burn, spicy

Book Type/Ending: Standalone novella with HEA (Book one in series, Authors recommend books read in order)