First and foremost please note my rating is more based on how I felt reading and also compared to other releases by this exceptionally talented authorFirst and foremost please note my rating is more based on how I felt reading and also compared to other releases by this exceptionally talented author this year. It is definitely not based on the quality of the book. Both companion novels have conflicted me, and I stand by what I said in my review for Reeve, there should be a #teamconfusedbutlovetheangst. Like Reeve, Dillon has many lovable qualities, but many others in not so favourable columns. In saying all of this, this heart wrenching book was the perfect way to wrap up story of a Hollywood princess loved fiercely by two men.
This book definitely had me a little conflicted. I struggled to get into it at the beginning but loved the majority of it after I pushed through. It migThis book definitely had me a little conflicted. I struggled to get into it at the beginning but loved the majority of it after I pushed through. It might just be the headspace I'm in but I found the OTT nature of the main male character to be off-putting most of the time, rather than endearing. I did love how this book tied in so much with the previous series, on that front it was definitely very cleverly done. I look forward to seeing what the author comes up with next....more
As this book is the middle book of a set of three, there isn't a lot I can say about it without ruining anything. I will say you'll be cursing the charAs this book is the middle book of a set of three, there isn't a lot I can say about it without ruining anything. I will say you'll be cursing the characters and the author from start to finish, but then again that's not entirely unusual when reading this author. Definitely enjoyed and can't wait to see what occurs after the ending....more
I've missed dark books by this author, and this book is proof of why. It did take me a while to fully get into but once I did I couldn't put it down. II've missed dark books by this author, and this book is proof of why. It did take me a while to fully get into but once I did I couldn't put it down. I think it was more my headspace than the book itself. If you're a long time reader of this author like myself you'll especially love the cameo from a book I now have the desire to re-read. I will not comment on characters or plot as lives are constantly on the line for many reasons. Definitely recommend. ...more
This was a new to me author that I've been dying to read for many years. I'm glad I finally took the time, and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooThis was a new to me author that I've been dying to read for many years. I'm glad I finally took the time, and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner as this was an amazing book to kick-start my RG journey. So much so that it felt wrong not adding it to my top reads list and after writing this review I'm running to see what other books of this talented author I've horded over the years. This book has something for everyone and will keep you transfixed from cover to cover. I could not get enough. Yes my review is vague but so much happens within the pages that it needs to be read to be read to be believed. If you're a first time reader like myself, please don't hesitate to one click immediately, you won't be lost for a second....more
This was another good read by this author. The plot was very cleverly done, but for me personally I felt like the ending deserved more, especially afteThis was another good read by this author. The plot was very cleverly done, but for me personally I felt like the ending deserved more, especially after 12 years of silence. I also found the blurb to be slightly misleading, like it was written before the book and not altered after the fact. I am a detailed focused reader though and always need the nitty gritty. I found it to be an enjoyable, informative read until the last few chapters....more
This book was definitely my favourite of the trilogy, and was very nearly a top read. The only reason it wasn't was because of the steam content againThis book was definitely my favourite of the trilogy, and was very nearly a top read. The only reason it wasn't was because of the steam content again. I will say it was definitely not as much than the other books so definitely got in the way less. The plot made the book, I couldn't get enough. I can't comment on characters because of it though as lives are in peril more than once. Despite everything I've said over the course of the three books I definitely recommend this trilogy. ...more
This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, in fact I've been waiting patiently for many years. It definitely didn't disappoint. It was very This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, in fact I've been waiting patiently for many years. It definitely didn't disappoint. It was very nearly a top read for me, the only reason it wasn't is more because of the fact I've waited for this story for so long and each couple only gets one book and would of loved some expansion on some things but that's definitely on me, not the author. Because of the contents of this book I won't say much else, especially out of respect for long time readers like myself who have been on tenterhooks. It was very cleverly done and I'm excited for the next book in this 'set'....more
I definitely enjoyed this more than the first, there did seem to be a lot packed into it though, especially since the author has multiplA page turner
I definitely enjoyed this more than the first, there did seem to be a lot packed into it though, especially since the author has multiple plot threads carrying over multiple books. I'm not necessarily saying it's a bad thing (too early to give opinion), but it definitely isn't something I'm used to. ...more
Omg omg omg. What did I just read? This book was EVERYTHING, and has tied first place with another for my top read of the year. No brainer (no pun intendOmg omg omg. What did I just read? This book was EVERYTHING, and has tied first place with another for my top read of the year. No brainer (no pun intended). I dragged this book out for days and I never do that, but I just didn't want it to end, especially since it meant saying goodbye to the Gardens. There was so much packed into this book, you'll feel like every part of you (including your soul) is being crushed to pieces from cover to cover. Every niggling question and doubt finally gets answered and you'll never be prepared enough for it. Definitely this authors best book to date, so I'm excited to see what she comes up with next. ...more
Wow what a book!!! For many reasons, including the fact I didn't want it to end, this was a no brainer top read. I adored both characters and the plot wWow what a book!!! For many reasons, including the fact I didn't want it to end, this was a no brainer top read. I adored both characters and the plot was very cleverly done (it'll have you tied up in knots). There isn't much more I can say without giving anything away but be prepared to be run through a gamut of emotions over and over. This series just gets better and better so make sure you pick it up immediately. I can't wait to see what happens after that final chapter. ...more
This was another good addition to the series, and apparently the final book, I'll definitely miss these characters if that's the case. If it was the fiThis was another good addition to the series, and apparently the final book, I'll definitely miss these characters if that's the case. If it was the final, these authors certainly didn't hold back. It'll keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover and have you wishing you were part of the BBC. (inside joke) As usual definitely recommend. ...more
This book is huge so before diving in please make sure you have the time to savour and enjoy it. Like anything by this talented author, this story defiThis book is huge so before diving in please make sure you have the time to savour and enjoy it. Like anything by this talented author, this story defies time, space and logic. Despite the large page count you'll still be just as captivated by the end than you were by the beginning. I always enjoy coming back to this world. I'm purposefully not commenting on the characters, you'll understand why when reading. ...more
It's been awhile since I've read this author and I always miss words by her, especially when she goes dark and gritty like this. This book did conflictIt's been awhile since I've read this author and I always miss words by her, especially when she goes dark and gritty like this. This book did conflicted me though... while everything was answered/tied up, it felt rushed in parts, the lower page count than I'm used to by this author probably didn't help either. If you want a quick dirty read, this is the book for you....more
The author is trying to further break us before the series ends by coming up with this three part story. Book one of it will keep continuously running The author is trying to further break us before the series ends by coming up with this three part story. Book one of it will keep continuously running through a gamut of emotions. I didn't know whether I wanted to laugh or throw my kindle the most. I'm purposefully not commenting on the characters because of contents of the book. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
I was looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint. With a book like this, with lives on the line, there's not much you can say about eitherI was looking forward to this book and it did not disappoint. With a book like this, with lives on the line, there's not much you can say about either the characters or plot but trust me it was worth every pulse pounding minute. Glad for the author note at the end too....more
It's been far too long since I've read this author. This was a good, quick read that will keep you glued to the pages from cover to coveA page turner
It's been far too long since I've read this author. This was a good, quick read that will keep you glued to the pages from cover to cover. Things certainly weren't predictable. I look forward to the next book. ...more
The end is near and I have mixed feelings about it. I want all the answers finally but I don't want to say goodbye to these characters that have been The end is near and I have mixed feelings about it. I want all the answers finally but I don't want to say goodbye to these characters that have been through so much. More things came to light and action is finally being taken but is it too little too late? I realise this is not actually a review of the books or re the characters, but you'll thank me for that. The novellas are quick and dirty and you'll want the joy of reading first hand that I got to experience....more
This was a fantastic way to kick off a series, so much so that it felt wrong not adding it to my top reads list. This amazing author isn't known for lThis was a fantastic way to kick off a series, so much so that it felt wrong not adding it to my top reads list. This amazing author isn't known for long books, but after this one I truly hope it becomes a more common occurrence as despite more pages, I still couldn't get enough. Yes I'll always be greedy when it comes to words by her, that should speak volumes of her talent. This was a true opposites attract novel and I adored the majority of characters involved and look forward to getting to know most of them. The road ahead is going to get rocky though, so make sure you buckle up. Definitely recommend....more