I thought this book sounded cute on NetGalley and would provide a light hearted read. I liked the cover and I liked the **Book provided by NetGalley**
I thought this book sounded cute on NetGalley and would provide a light hearted read. I liked the cover and I liked the blurb-friends to lovers is something I always enjoy. The book is billed as standalone but is part of a series. I have to say that this book wasn't quite what I was looking for.
The book opens with a bachelor auction-always fun, right? Our heroine loses out on who she wants and her friend bids on someone else for her-Oliver, also known as Emma's ex best friend. I thought the set up angle was a nice touch and was ready to dive in to get more of their story-except I never really felt like I did.
I wanted to like the characters but I never really was fully invested in them. There were so many little plots going on that I don't think the characters had time to grow. We had the bachelor auction, an ex showing up causing the hero/heroine to pretend to be in a fake relationship, the womanizing backstory of Oliver's dad. There was just so much going on that none of it was fully fleshed out to me.
I did finish the book-because I was hoping for more development to some of the story line between Oliver and Emma. However, I didn't really get it. What I did get was a rushed ending that left me feeling a little disappointed.
This is my first book by Lulu Wright. I'm a fan of sports books usually so I went into this looking for a fun, s**ARC provided by publisher** 2.5 stars
This is my first book by Lulu Wright. I'm a fan of sports books usually so I went into this looking for a fun, sporty romcom. I'm also a big fan of second chance romances so I was looking forward to that aspect of the book as well. However, it didn't quite hit the mark for me.
Talk Dirty to Me gives us the story of Mark and Rose. Opposites who met in high school, briefly dated-though neither of them labeled themselves a couple-then went their separate ways. They both had misconceptions of each other and since they didn't really talk (ok, who really talks in a high school relationship anyway) they didn't take the time to fight for one another.
Things weren't much different between these two as adults. The push/pull was still there between them as was the lack of communication at first. I wanted to tell them to quit playing games and open their eyes. Once they actually opened up to one another though I was all in. I finally believed them as a couple.
What bothered me about the story was actually the supporting characters. I think Rose's best friend is one of the more annoying characters I've ever read. I just couldn't deal with her. Her coworkers were a little better, but not much.
The book overall was just ok for me. I did appreciate the sports aspect of it. I would try this author again....more
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