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Dangerous Secrets by Abbie Zanders
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
I've read spoilers and I'm so glad I DNFed when I did. It sounds like it just kept getting worse and worse. WHY TF would I root for an MMC who treats a woman in his employ like trash? Am I supposed to believe that all of a sudden FMC walks with a magical vag that tames MMC, makes him change his mind about settling down, and that he deserves the love of a good woman? You're a dick and I don't care about you.
Under the Wire by HelenKay Dimon
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I love a second-chance romance and this one pulled it off really well.
Facing Fire by HelenKay Dimon
Why did MMC get so mad about FMC's "betrayal" - like five times??? Once okay. Maybe twice with a good apology. BUT it kept happening and getting worse. And then when she really should have held out longer FMC, was just like okay the kissing is good so it's fine. ---???
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Falling Hard: Bad Boys Undercover by HelenKay Dimon
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Blind Tiger by Sandra Brown
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challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Overall, this was a good read and I would recommend and even read another book by this author. HOWEVER, it was a little off-putting to have really hard emotional moments mixed with some hot, spicy scenes. A dead baby and brutal rape make me want to put the book in the freezer. I wasn't totally in the mood for it when the MCs finally made it into bed together... It's just not my cup of tea...
Graphic: Child death and Sexual violence
Code of Conduct by Smartypants Romance, April White
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Tailspin by Sandra Brown
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Hacienda by Isabel CaƱas
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I loved the mix of historical fiction/gothic in this book. Amazing character description and excellent use of dual narration and time jumping.