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A review by jillkaarlela
That Kind of Guy by Stephanie Archer
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Taylor Swift songs: “the way I loved you (tv)”
Bonus song: “Until I found you” by Stephen Sanchez
Age rating: 18+ (6 spicy scenes, 2.5/5🌶️)
This was a cute, spicy, fluffy fake dating/engaged, small town, dual pov romance!! This did take a minute to grow on me, as I was getting to know the mmc who was a playboy/bachelor and could be kind of arrogant, but we see his soft sweet side come out as the book progresses. Like him wanting to become mayor for good reason, to help the town make the needed repairs to the electrical system to stop the power outages (especially because his best friends’s daughter is on dialysis)!!! At first, they were not quite enemies, but definitely antagonistic towards each other. I did like the banter between the two of them! The FMC was relatable, and I liked seeing her growth/development as well as the mmc’s. I’m just a sucker for a “he falls first and falls harder” plus fake dating!! I will say this book was a little fast, it could have been a tad less rushed, but that’s nit-picking.
I liked the small town aspect! The entire town was very well established, and I enjoyed all of the different side characters and their dynamics and overall small town antics. I will look forward to returning to this cast of characters.
Overall, it was super cute and I read it pretty quickly! I will read the next books in the interconnected series! I think I would like the other brothers better, honestly.
Bonus song: “Until I found you” by Stephen Sanchez
Age rating: 18+ (6 spicy scenes, 2.5/5🌶️)
This was a cute, spicy, fluffy fake dating/engaged, small town, dual pov romance!! This did take a minute to grow on me, as I was getting to know the mmc who was a playboy/bachelor and could be kind of arrogant, but we see his soft sweet side come out as the book progresses. Like him wanting to become mayor for good reason, to help the town make the needed repairs to the electrical system to stop the power outages (especially because his best friends’s daughter is on dialysis)!!! At first, they were not quite enemies, but definitely antagonistic towards each other. I did like the banter between the two of them! The FMC was relatable, and I liked seeing her growth/development as well as the mmc’s. I’m just a sucker for a “he falls first and falls harder” plus fake dating!! I will say this book was a little fast, it could have been a tad less rushed, but that’s nit-picking.
I liked the small town aspect! The entire town was very well established, and I enjoyed all of the different side characters and their dynamics and overall small town antics. I will look forward to returning to this cast of characters.
Overall, it was super cute and I read it pretty quickly! I will read the next books in the interconnected series! I think I would like the other brothers better, honestly.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content