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A review by savvyrosereads
Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Rating: 3/5 stars
Derek is a homicide cop in Chicago who is entirely unprepared when Ginger Peet and her little sister move in next door…with a bag full of stolen money and a complicated past to leave behind.
I really love TB books on audio, and this was no exception—it was a fun, cute, spicy, quick read, and while it will ultimately not be particularly memorable I still enjoyed my time reading it. Derek and Ginger made a good couple, and while I thought the suspense/danger elements were a bit rushed, I thought they added a fun twist to the plot. I did feel like this one focused mostly on the spice and had very little plot to work with, so be aware of that if it’s something that will bother you!
The audio narration for this one was probably my least favorite of the TB’s I’ve read, and the FMC’s accent drove me up a wall. As much as I enjoy the audios, this might be one where I’d recommend a physical read.
Fortunately, the narrator was changed for the novella (PROTECTING WHAT’S THEIRS), and this did make it a more enjoyable listen. This didn’t have a ton of substance to it, but was a cute look at Ginger and Derek’s relationship a year later and a nice way to cap off their story!
Overall recommend these two for entertaining fast listens, but there are also MUCH better TB books out there that I’d prioritize first!
CW: Mild violence/kidnapping; sexual harassment
Derek is a homicide cop in Chicago who is entirely unprepared when Ginger Peet and her little sister move in next door…with a bag full of stolen money and a complicated past to leave behind.
I really love TB books on audio, and this was no exception—it was a fun, cute, spicy, quick read, and while it will ultimately not be particularly memorable I still enjoyed my time reading it. Derek and Ginger made a good couple, and while I thought the suspense/danger elements were a bit rushed, I thought they added a fun twist to the plot. I did feel like this one focused mostly on the spice and had very little plot to work with, so be aware of that if it’s something that will bother you!
The audio narration for this one was probably my least favorite of the TB’s I’ve read, and the FMC’s accent drove me up a wall. As much as I enjoy the audios, this might be one where I’d recommend a physical read.
Fortunately, the narrator was changed for the novella (PROTECTING WHAT’S THEIRS), and this did make it a more enjoyable listen. This didn’t have a ton of substance to it, but was a cute look at Ginger and Derek’s relationship a year later and a nice way to cap off their story!
Overall recommend these two for entertaining fast listens, but there are also MUCH better TB books out there that I’d prioritize first!
CW: Mild violence/kidnapping; sexual harassment
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Sexual harassment