Absolutely fell in love with this story, I didn't really pay attention to the blurb because this author always delivers me my favourite things, and I was not disappointed. All the feels ...more
Wow, I LOVED! This book is seriously underrated, and by far my favourite read by this author, she's always been a bit hit or miss for me but mainly a Wow, I LOVED! This book is seriously underrated, and by far my favourite read by this author, she's always been a bit hit or miss for me but mainly a hit so I always read her new releases if I see them.
This was a story that had everything I love, and the characters were both likeable and interesting - I could read about these two all day long. Also, this book was hot and wonderfully balanced with some seriously sweet moments. Plus, the bants was so funny.
A beautifully written office romance that has older characters, a witty heroine and a grumpy but vulnerable hero. My first 5 star read for so long, I A beautifully written office romance that has older characters, a witty heroine and a grumpy but vulnerable hero. My first 5 star read for so long, I think I have my reading mojo back!...more
The first in a new series by LJ Shen, Hunter really sets the scene and tone for what promises to be a super addictive selection of stories set in BostThe first in a new series by LJ Shen, Hunter really sets the scene and tone for what promises to be a super addictive selection of stories set in Boston and starring alpha holes, fuck boys and strong female leads.
This really is my guilty pleasure these days, completely OTT but I can't help but love the type of heroes that Shen excels at.
Hunter is a character from the previous All Saints High series and I feel like I've been waiting years for his book. Ripped from his dudebro life in Cali, he now finds himself in Boston alongside his horrendously rich and toxic family.
Meet Sailor, the daughter of an Irish mob boss (See Sparrow) and the girl whose been tasked to keep Hunter in check.
I loved getting to know the story behind Hunter and his reasons for keeping girls at arms length. He truly craved love but was equally scared of rejection. Sailor was an interesting character, and it was nice seeing how she always had Hunters back when his whole family seemed to be against him.
The story was good, none of the usual drama llama that you may expect but also by the same token I found it a little bit... bland? Without spoiling it I did wonder why she had an about turn on her Archery career at the end, but maybe I missed something.
Overall, I thought this was a fantastic way to start the series and introduce us to new characters that will be featured. I'm especially excited to read about Sailor's brother Sam, and Hunter's brother Cillian!
Ever since the very beginning of this series I have been worrying and wondering how Shen would redeem this broken moody hero, he's been hard characterEver since the very beginning of this series I have been worrying and wondering how Shen would redeem this broken moody hero, he's been hard character to warm to for sure. But, Vaughn and Lenny worked well together, and I did feel their connection and the depth of their feelings were believable.
This book explored dark themes, and I feel that it was dealt with sensitively.
My only criticism was the drama with Arabella, I felt it was unnecessary and detracted from the main story. Also, why so many public blow jobs? Does this activity really take place in American High schools?
Overall, I really did enjoy this story, even though Daria & Knight's books were by far the better books in this series.
Wow! Sometimes you really have to take a step back from all the new releases and catch up on some hidden gems on your kindle and this book from 2011 wWow! Sometimes you really have to take a step back from all the new releases and catch up on some hidden gems on your kindle and this book from 2011 was just what I needed. Plus, for some reason I often overlook the books set in my own country which is stupid and a habit I need to quit.
Neve is a character that you will either love or hate, personally I loved seeing her grow and overcome her fear of being a 'fat girl'.
And then we have Max, sigh, he was a bit of an enigma at first but slowly I fell deep.
If I was to sum up this book, I would say that although you have an trope that's been done to death over the years (fake boyfriend), this book must have set the bar. And a tough one to beat. I loved everything about it except the lack of epilogue! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5 Stars ...more
A good debut novel by Sarah Smith, I really enjoyed the first half of this enemies to lovers office romance. Set around their workplace in the construA good debut novel by Sarah Smith, I really enjoyed the first half of this enemies to lovers office romance. Set around their workplace in the construction industry, they spend a lot of time together... But for some reason Tate treats Emmie with disdain and she has no idea why. .
I would have preferred a bit more push pull and I felt like once they became friends it kinda fell flat for me but that's a personal preference - I like to feel a little more angst and emotion in my love/hate tropes.
Told from the point of view from both Mother & Daughter, this story was emotional and heartfelt. We follow three different relationships and are treatTold from the point of view from both Mother & Daughter, this story was emotional and heartfelt. We follow three different relationships and are treated to an angsty second chance romance, a new adult high school romance AND a roller-coaster journey between 2 women who are learning to live with a new normal - all rolled into one spectacular read. . Absolutely loved it ...more
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