I had no idea that I was signing up for Maverick Insurance Mysteries: Glamping Edition but I'm hereeee for it!
In our series conclusion, we go on a litI had no idea that I was signing up for Maverick Insurance Mysteries: Glamping Edition but I'm hereeee for it!
In our series conclusion, we go on a little adventure to the wilderness and the plot gets that much more wild too. The change of scenery brought some added fun and really mixed things up. Really, the only thing that hasn't changed is Perry and Nate's absolute, perfect, incomparable, steadfast adoration for each other. They're so cute I want to die. So cute that I'm not even that mad that they keep having sexy fun times without letting us in on the fun.
I love that M.J. switched things up this time with the mystery - in previous books, the reader was privy to things that our characters weren't, so it was an anticipation game of us just waiting for the other shoe to drop. This time, we were treated with a completely unpredictable plot twist that was divine, to say the least. It's not often that a mystery can actually kind of surprise me, so it made for a good time.
I'm so sad that Perry & Nate's story is over, but I honestly think it ended perfectly. ...more
"sMuT iS jUsT poRN, iT's NOt inTElLecTuALly stIMulATiNg nOr dOeS iT hAVe tRuE suBStAnCe blah blah blah" Well TODAY, I learned what docking is, so you "sMuT iS jUsT poRN, iT's NOt inTElLecTuALly stIMulATiNg nOr dOeS iT hAVe tRuE suBStAnCe blah blah blah" Well TODAY, I learned what docking is, so you can go fuck yourself (the vanilla way, you square). Just cause it's porn doesn't mean you can't LEARN somethin'. Alexa, play A Whole New World on max volume.
If you think I DIDN'T google it immediately to get a visual on what the fuck I just read (and to make sure it's physically possible), GUESS AGAIN, BITCH AHAHAHAH
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If nothing else, I did it so you don't have to. You're welcome.
OKAY FINE, we like Tristan. Love him, actually. Fuckin' adorable ass psycho. AND WHO BETTER to be paired with this emotionally stunted jack-of-trades-you've-never-even-heard-of (WHY DOES HE KNOW THAT THE POSSUM IS AMERICA'S ONLY NATIVE MARSUPIAL LOL) than an even more emotionally stunted scarily large and scarily hot mute mechanic whose maladaptive coping mechanisms seem to match his JUST RIGHT!?
Lord have mercy, the way in which a "Your crazy matches my crazy, let's be crazy together" plotline gets me off is fucking unreal. Signed with my blood, Sealed with my tongue, and Delivered straight to the little folder marked "NOT PORN" in my brain that hides all my weird quirks and kinks.
AND AS IF ERIN RUSSELL WASN'T ALREADY SPEAKING MY KINK-LANGUAGE, we're gonna throw in emergency med references left and right!? Hi, my name is Sarah, BSN, RN and THIS IS MY SHIT. Every reference to trauma-induced compartmentalization, constant dehydration, and THE FUCKING BANE OF MY EXISTENCE THAT IS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE spoke straight to my fucking soul. Erin...lovebug...my sibling in Christ - if there's a hill you chose to die on in this book, I was right there with you, babe. Blood in, blood out.
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Maybe will come back to write a legit non-word-vomit review, but until then I hope you enjoyed the ravings of a mad woman. Til next time, sluts.
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I know we're getting an Erasmus spin-off, but I'm not ready to say goodbye to some of these characters just yet.
Okay, IT'S OVER!?!? SAY IT AIN'T SO.
I know we're getting an Erasmus spin-off, but I'm not ready to say goodbye to some of these characters just yet.
Okay, so as far as the review goes...I feel like my feelings towards our main couple versus my feelings towards the overall story/past couples need to be separated to effectively discuss the book.
While I think Phlox and Leon are very sweet and I enjoyed reading their scenes together, I wasn't completely invested the way I've been with past couples. Even though it's written strictly through their two POVs, I found I was more interested in everything going on outside of their relationship. Especially because theirs is a fated-mates type relationship, it kind of felt quick and like we didn't get enough time to really get invested in their romance before the overarching plot takes over the story. If I'm JUST rating their romance? 3 stars.
HOWEVER, all that shit goin' on in the background? Easily 5 stars. I loved the interactions between all the couples and how their individual personalities/talents stood out.
The only thing that I wish was different about this book was that - since there was a point in the book where it transitioned from Phlox & Leon's romance to being about everyone, I kind of desperately wish we got POVs from past characters in the second half of the book. ESPECIALLY SEDRICK AND PHIL OH MY GAWDDDDDD I would sell my soul to the devil to get more of those two and see those last few scenes through their POV. Actually, if I let myself be really real and really selfish, I want a version of this book written completely in their POV plus a little more at the end. I'm a perpetual victim of the first-couple-in-a-series bias but I don't even care. Phil & Sedrick > everything; fight me on it.
But, since those are all just musings of a desperate woman (it's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me), I'm not gonna count any of it against the book and just average out the two separate ratings I mentioned before. ...more
Pairing the absolute sweetest with the absolute scariest just HITS DIFFERENT *chef's kiss*
I HAVE BEEN DYINGGG for Hellfire Rayburn's chance at love anPairing the absolute sweetest with the absolute scariest just HITS DIFFERENT *chef's kiss*
I HAVE BEEN DYINGGG for Hellfire Rayburn's chance at love and MJ did not disappoint.
Even though he's the literal embodiment of all things hot fire flames, Ray is ICE. COLD. And who better to melt his chilly fairy heart than the cutest, sweetest, most selfless zombie boi to ever exist.
Guys, I wanna live in this world sooo bad. The fact that I don't have a scuttlebutt perched on my shoulder at all times of the day is truly a travesty. I loved that Trinket was basically a living personification of their relationship: absolutely adorable meets terrifying as hell. Didn't think I'd ever yell "GOOD GIRL" as a fictional fuzzball rips out a grown man's throat but here we are.
MY ONLY QUALM...I feel like the spice kind of flip-flops in these books? It kind of seemed like they were increasing in spice level as the series went on (like the author was getting more adventurous in adding in spicy elements) but, for how much Wendall talks about wanting to be intimate with Ray, the spice is virtually nonexistent and we're kind of just left imagining what it WOULD be like. Idk, I just feel like if you're gonna have the characters talk/think about intimacy a lot and frequently use the word "cock" in the writing, it teases the idea that we'll have closure in the form of a spicy scene. But instead, we're blue-balled to the point of pain.
BUT, with that said, I feel like docking an entire star just because I'm a horny, horny goblin monster is mildly extreme (PLUS I reeeeally loved everything else) so...
“You ready for another mistake?” his deep voice whispers harshly in my ear.
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Well, this was a sweet lil firecracker of a story.
I really
“You ready for another mistake?” his deep voice whispers harshly in my ear.
Me: [image]
Well, this was a sweet lil firecracker of a story.
I really liked it! It's not anything complex, but the story is juuust detailed and long enough to be an excellent read. While I haven't read Immoral (yet), it wasn't hard to jump on to the love train and see the relationships and how everyone connects.
I loved Waylon & Justin as characters and I especially loved that, even though they've been pining for each other for the better part of a decade, the story starts off nice 'n quick with hardly any delay (especially in the spice department). I gotta say, there's something about a frantic fuck that really does it for me; nothing is hotter than characters who just can't keep their hands off each other.
Also, I don't know if this is common for Nicole Dyke's writing since this is the first of her work that I've read, but I really appreciated how, when one the boys felt hurt or rejected or scared, they'd react with a little bit of bitterness. Not only was it hot to see just the dashiest-dash of toxicity, but it made their characters feel all the more authentically imperfect. I looove a character with flaws!!
Overall, a cute lil read! And after seeing Waylon's relationship with Grady & Ryan, I will definitely be reading Immoral very soon!
✧While I received a free e-arc from GRR, all thoughts are my own.✧...more
Bro, pour me some wine, cause you could make one helluva charcuterie charDUDErie board with all that cheese.
Angst? Conflict? Who're they? Never met 'Bro, pour me some wine, cause you could make one helluva charcuterie charDUDErie board with all that cheese.
Angst? Conflict? Who're they? Never met 'em. It's just familial love, brother bonding, and doggy-style boning as far as the eye can see. I ain't even mad.
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Brad is still balls deep in his Soft Boi Era™ (except for when he's in active labor lol), Raul is still the ever-adoring alpha, but the focus is very clearly shifting (hehe, pun) away from their love story. I'm excited to see the dynamic between Devon & Constantine and I'm kind of glad that the author kept most of it from us and saved it for their own series.
MY ONLY QUALM is that we were TEASED with the fact that male omegas can lactate, and yet, we never got to see Brad's flabbergasted (and I'm sure colorfully vulgar) reaction to seeing milk come out of his nips. Like, fine, he's a daddy now - but he's still BRAD.
Which, like, is very sweet obvi but respectfully, BRING BACK THE 'TUDE.
WHAT DO WE WANT!?SASSY-AND-EMOTIONALLY-COBrad has entered his Soft Boi Era™.
Which, like, is very sweet obvi but respectfully, BRING BACK THE 'TUDE.
WHAT DO WE WANT!?SASSY-AND-EMOTIONALLY-CONSTIPATED BRAD! WHEN DO WE WANT HIM!? NOOOOOW!
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LOL I'm sorry, low hanging fruit, I know. But it had to be said.
Ever since the Las Vegas Grand Prix last yI'll show you where to position your pole.
LOL I'm sorry, low hanging fruit, I know. But it had to be said.
Ever since the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, I have been foaming at the mouth at the very idea of an F1 romance book and not only did the MM book gods answer my prayers by putting this book in my sights, Rebecca Caffery absolutely delivered.
I love when a sensible, ambitious, fastidious MC (Kian) is paired off with a character that is, essentially, chaos incarnate (Harper) and their entire groove veers completely off track (hehe, racing jokes). Better yet when that chaos goblin is a closeted superfan but a very out, cheeky stud.
Kian's subsequent dismissal of Harper's adorable attempts at friendship leads to a delicious rivalry and NOTHING breeds sexual tension quite like competitiveness. I will say, though, that I wish that fight for dominance translated to the bedroom just a little bit more. More on that later.
The balance between their relationship development versus the developments in the actual sport was spot on for me. I'd say it was like 50/50 and normally, I'd want more on the relationship side, but I actually really appreciated the focus on the racing; it's the core of who our MCs are and it made me that much more invested in their individual development as well.
I am an absolutely sucker for all the tropes and mini tropes Caffery chose to include: forced proximity, hurt/comfort (I salivate for all things nightmares/injury/illness), mental health, found family, only one bed motorhome. A LOT happens in this book - so much so that I think some key plot elements were either forgotten or glossed over...
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Okay, time for some critiques cause I do have a few.
I think the thing that I desperately wanted (and expected) the most and didn't get was a higher spice level. Both overall and with particular scenes. For one, there's only one actual (read: anal) sex scene (which is fine cause that's totally preferential) but if you're only going to have the one, it should be REALLY good. The scene felt kind of quick? Idk, it just felt like there was a lot of lead up and sexual tension and when they FINALLY fuck, you want it to REALLY pack a punch. The particularities come in with the dynamic between them. There's a scene earlier on in the book where Harper implies that he sees something in Kian relating to what he's into sexually - the implication being that Kian is a boring gentleman in the streets but a dominant freak in the sheets. Enough of a freak that Kian is all paranoid and thinks something like "there's no way Harper knows, right?" THAT SCENE is a promise to the readers that there is fun stuff to come and sadly, we get NONE OF THAT. There's plenty of lower-tier sex scenes that are still very, very hot but even those don't fall in line with Kian's supposed hidden sexual deviance.
Another huge plot hole for me was the whole thing with Kian's dad. NOT ONCE does Kian have an interaction with his dad - there's zero closure there. I get that Harper's part to play in telling Tyler not to come to the funeral was important, but when did Harper even realize that the dad was a piece of shit? His character goes from idolizing Tyler to suddenly telling him to fuck off at the airport and there should have been some type of conversation where Kian talks to Harper about why his dad is shit and is a trigger for him during interviews. Even if it's implied that it happens off-page, with how much Harper brings Tyler up to Kian alone, that was a conversation that needed to happen on page. And if there was never going to be any type of closure with Tyler's character, he shouldn't have made an appearance on page at all.
This isn't really a criticism per say, but I've seen a lot of people compare this book to Red, White, & Royal Blue - I think this is actually WAY more similar to Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall. Kian is Oliver and Harper is Luc almost to a tee. I guess the criticism part comes in because it is slightly derivative (especially with their personality traits and Harper's negative portrayal in the media), but I think Caffery really went out of her way to make it her own so that critique doesn't hold much weight.
Lastly, the ending. The last 2-3ish chapters (including the epilogue) are primarily written in summaries. I feel like this is more common with authors who aren't quite sure how to end the book? So it comes off as very quick and choppy and just a tad bit cringey? I still love all the things that happened and I LOOOOVE how much Kian and Harper love each other, but those last few chapters just needed a bit of polishing.
But FOR THE RECORD, all of these critiques come from a place of deep love because I still VERY MUCH enjoyed reading this and I would honestly come back to it again to reread some of my favorite scenes. I will also be getting myself a physical copy, cause I need it in my grubby little hands.
✧While I received a free e-arc from NetGalley, all thoughts are my own.✧...more
I feel like the story has a solid foundation but there are a lot of things that didn't quite work forBad Things Happen Bingo but it's all in one book.
I feel like the story has a solid foundation but there are a lot of things that didn't quite work for me. The plot, at its core, is Safe Haven (The Gay Remix). Our MC, Bodhi, runs away from his abusive, law enforcement shitstain boyfriend and finds love, family, and safety in a small town.
As a whole, it's just okay.
When you take a closer look, though, there's quite a few plot/character inconsistencies, odd punctuation choices, cringe-worthy moments, and (in my opinion) excessive injury occurrence.
This is one where I have to just list everything out to keep my thoughts organized, so...
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Okay, so, the first and biggest thing that I found to be pretty jarring (like, literally, I heard my brain come to a screeching halt) was when Atticus undressed Bodhi and literally bathed him naked WITHIN 24 HOURS OF MEETING EACH OTHER!?! I GET that Bodhi has an injured arm and leg but STILL!? I think Bodhi keeping his underwear on while in the bath would've made more sense for PERFECT STRANGERS, tbh. And what makes it worse is that Atticus didn't even stick around to help him get dressed afterwards??? So you're saying it was necessary for Atticus to help Bodhi get undressed but he's not needed for putting his clothes back on, which, arguably, is HARDER TO DO!? Idk, man...it was just weird...very unsexy.
Speaking of unsexy - I'm a little confused by the sex scenes where Atticus is more dominant. I'm all for some dirty talk but it felt like it came out of nowhere. It felt like the author just wanted to write a spicier scene (which is fine and more than welcome) but it has to make sense for the character.
Another character thing that didn't make sense, but for Bodhi, was how he would occasionally be a little bratty or throw some 'tude. There's plenty of examples throughout the book but the one that I can't get out of my head is probably the smallest one. It's the scene where (on their first day of meeting) after spending all day at the hospital, they get some food and Bodhi has to take his pain med. And the line basically says something about Bodhi drinking Atticus' Coke to take his med and looking at Atticus like he's "daring him to protest"? I feel like this is so small and silly, but like, this kid, who has been FREAKING OUT about not having money to pay for hospital bills and not having a job and not being able to pay Atticus back for all his help and who seems so humble, is suddenly like "I'm gonna drink your Coke and I dare you to say something about it!"??? LOOOL I feel so dumb cause it's SO SMALL but again, it is SO not in line with his character and even though it's a literal fucking SIP OF A DRINK, it somehow made ALL of his previous concerns about imposing on Atticus seem insincere. It just seemed bratty and NOT in a cute way.
Omg, SEB GETTING SHOT? And HAVING A STROKE?! And his brother literally describing him as "a shadow of his former self"? JESUS LOL I'm not an idiot - it's abundantly clear that this is the set up for Seb's future romance with his PT but woof, TOO MANY BAD THINGS. I love hurt/comfort more than anything so if I'm the one saying that?! There's literally a scene where the whole fam comes to the hospital because of Atticus' accident and everyone is distraught and all fucked up (poor Theo omg), and then WE HAVE TO DO IT ALL AGAIN FOR ANOTHER BROTHER!? TOO. MUCH. And as sweet as it is that Seb got hurt protecting Atticus from Derek, why the FUCK is Seb getting pulled into their plot? It felt like the closure we got for Derek wasn't true closure because of it and it threw off the entire ending for Atticus & Bodhi's story.
Another thing that I noticed is that there was a lot of telling instead of showing. I find that this is pretty common in most debut novels but basically, instead of writing out a scene with either inner or spoken dialogue to show the MCs growing closer, an author writes something along the lines of "and then we talked for hours".
I'm getting tired of typing so we're just gonna rapid-fire the last few small nit-picky comments.
○ overuse of the word "bro" ○ overuse of exclamation points ○ use of "yes" instead of "yeah" made the dialogue more formal than it needed to be
Rating: 2.5 rounded up to 3
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In this essay, I will explore the age-old question: "Is it technically necrophilia if you have sex with a vampire?"
Jk....but not jk, let's talk aboutIn this essay, I will explore the age-old question: "Is it technically necrophilia if you have sex with a vampire?"
Jk....but not jk, let's talk about it. In the context of this book, I'm tempted to lean towards yes (especially with the temperature difference, and the thing with the ice bucket, which I very much enjoyed btw) but for some reason, boning-with-telekinesis makes me want to say no? Idk, it makes sense in my head. Also, is there a name for having a boning-with-telekinesis kink? Telekenisex? Telekinesophilia? Either way, I think I have one now, CAUSE THAT SCENE IN THE BACKSEAT OF THE CAR?
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Dima and Casey are FUCKING ADORABLE. The sexual tension/chemistry was finger lickin' good and I especially enjoyed their playful banter. I would call their dynamic Grumpy/Sunshine but, like, fuckin' HELLO!? VAMPIRES!! So Grumpy/Moonshine? Grumpy/Thousand-Watt-Lightbulb? I'm having so many tangential thoughts today, but YOU GET IT.
The plot did NOT go where I was expecting it to go and it was such a pleasant surprise (especially all the stuff with Killian). I anticipated a steady, rom-com-y story, but really, it was a rollercoaster of emotions.
I didn't read the first two books in the series (am slut 4 MM), but meeting the other couples/characters genuinely peaked my interest enough that I might just come back to them one day, which is saying a lot.
Oh, so we're just going to casually change the trajectory of my life and then just fuck off into the ether, leaving me a broken shell of a person? OkaOh, so we're just going to casually change the trajectory of my life and then just fuck off into the ether, leaving me a broken shell of a person? Okay...cool, cool, cool...
HOW THE FUCK am I supposed to operate as a functioning member of society until MAY, K.D.!? EXPLAIN TO ME THAT. And you're telling me there's going to be SIX of these *shakes book violently* motherfuckers!? MY HEART CAN'T TAKE IT. IT'S TOO MUCH GOOD. TOO MUCH JOY.
This one put me well over the limit of how much amazingness I can take before I start to short circuit and my brain implodes in on itself like a dying star. I big-time ugly cried. Fergie was so, so very wrong. Big girls do cry. And not just a dainty, ladylike tear or two - no, no, no, we're talking full on wiping-copious-amounts-of-snot-on-my-sleeve-because-I-am-too-distraught-to-get-up-and-get-a-tissue crying.
There is magic in these books that cannot be explained and I am viciously honored that I got the chance to meet these characters and take a peek into this world.
Catch me in May when The Misfit Caravan comes out. Or don't, actually, because if this one was anything to go by, all signs point to me falling apart once again and I am so looking forward to it....more
Play-by-play of me finishing this book: *reads last page* *gently sets book down* *opens nearest window* *screams like a motherfucking banshee*
How. HPlay-by-play of me finishing this book: *reads last page* *gently sets book down* *opens nearest window* *screams like a motherfucking banshee*
How. How. HOW are these books so sickeningly good!?
There are certain physical manifestations that crop up when I am truly immersedpossessed by a book:
1. I get such an intense and constant adrenaline high that I'm legitimately forced to set the book down and take a break lest I experience heart palpitations and/or forget to breathe. 2. I catch myself reading the same scenes again and again and again in the hopes that I can somehow permanently affix them to the back of my eyelids. 3. My dogs get super-duper mad at me because, in the middle of the night, I either squeal or giddily kick my feet every 5 pages or so.
GOD FUCKING DAMNIT I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS AND I LOVE THIS WORLD SO MUCH. We somehow go from stupidly funny to scarily badass to heartbreakingly tender in a matter of SENTENCES and it somehow WORKS. It just FLOWS.
I could quite literally make a list of things I love about this book (one that, I swear, could end up being longer than the book itself) but one teeny-tiny little thing I absolutely HAVE to point out is the freely-given physical affection in this book. It's such a small thing to even focus on in the grand scheme of things but there's so much genuine tenderness between these characters, it brought tears to my eyes and made my heart SO FULL. How K.D. was able to write characters with so much warmth and life, I can't even put into words.
This book is every fantasy reader's wet dream and more people need to know about it.
Look me in the eye and tell me you've never fantasized (read: despThis book is every fantasy reader's wet dream and more people need to know about it.
Look me in the eye and tell me you've never fantasized (read: desperately wished) that one day, you would randomly stumble upon a magical portal to another world (complete with dragons and sexy long-haired men, of course) and your life would change forever.
That is exactly what happens to our adorably scatterbrained MC, Feliks. Not only does Feliks fall off a cliff and right onto the back of a fire-breathing dragon, he also falls right into a marriage with Marek the dragon tamer - who admittedly, does not breathe fire but is still hot as all hell nonetheless.
This is truly a Fantasy Rom-Com in every way. When I tell you - the way this book had me laughing, nay, GUFFAWING! I had so much fun from beginning to end; my cheeks truly hurt from smiling so much. If the plot itself wasn't already delightfully brilliant, the witty banter alone could carry this entire story. There's just enough seriousness to still give the characters beautiful depth but a the end of the day, the story is light-hearted and there's a touch of humor in almost every scene. I honestly feel that an author has to be remarkably talented to pull off that kind of balance without making it even a little bit cringey so ALL THE PROPS to Davis Lavender because that's quite achievement and they are officially one of my new favorite authors.
I AM IN LOVE WITH FELIKS AND MAREK. Their adorable enemy-husbands-to-real-husbands romance had me all swoony-loony and I couldn't even pick out a handful of my favorite moments because, frankly, I highlighted half of the damn book; that's how much I loved it.
The story and writing is just SO UNIQUE! Truly, there's nothing like it that I've come across and I promise you my review is not doing it justice. Ahhhh I can't wait for the next in the series!
If you want something light, romantic, and oodles of fun I implore you to pick this one up....more
My heart is indeed very light. Actual footage of me reading this book:
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This may be my favorite holiday romance of all time, I am NOT exaggeratiMy heart is indeed very light. Actual footage of me reading this book:
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This may be my favorite holiday romance of all time, I am NOT exaggerating. If you want something cozy, sugar-sweet, and delectably spicy, you need to stop what you're doing and read this book. I'm not even kidding - I am really fighting the urge to go right back to beginning and read it again immediately.
Baxter and Paxton are the ultimate grump-sunshine duo and I love every single thing about them. And omg, Becca and Nathan, those sweet little angels. My heart is quite literally full to bursting and I want to squeal and cry just thinking about the adorable scenes in this book. Listen, this book is VERY sweet. Like make-an-appointment-with-your-dentist-immediately-after-reading sweet. You could make every child in the world a teddy bear from the fluff in this book alone. AND I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. It's the absolute max-level cheesiness that you get from a Hallmark Christmas movie but WITHOUT ANY OF THE CRINGE. UGH, IT'S JUST SO GOOD.
And listen, this needs to be said - Baxter's struggle with anxiety? THE. REALEST. SHIT. I'VE. EVER. READ. As someone who struggles with anxiety fuckin' DAILY, some of these scenes were so accurate and so real, I was in literal tears cause I FELT THAT SHIT. And the balance between the angst, the sweetness, and the SPICE? UTTER PERFECTION. Guys, this spice is a fucking off-the-charts. 11/10.
UGH, this book just makes me SO HAPPY. FUCK IT, I'M GONNA GO RE-READ MY FAVORITE PARTS. END REVIEW....more
I am so freakin' in love with this series it's insane. Just as with the first book, we've got max-level fluff, maHo, ho, ho? More like Hot, Hot, HOT!
I am so freakin' in love with this series it's insane. Just as with the first book, we've got max-level fluff, max-level spice, and max-level enjoyment cause it's done SO. WELL. Like, FUCK, this book brought me SO MUCH JOY. Maybe even more than the first book but idk, they're both just so special in their own way! Fae is the absolute queen of combining the sweet with the spicy and making it heartfelt and beautiful and REAL and UGHGHHH.
Trent, Miles, & Bubba are FUCKING ADORABLE. Everything about this story made my heart so warm and full and once again, I already want to reread my favorite parts immediately.
AND THE SPICE. Add my name to the naughty list and "Christmas Tree Farm Primal Play" to my bucket list cause GOD. DAMN. am I into it.
I'm so glad that we're still with the Montgomery brothers and that we got to see a bit of Paxton in this one too! I can honestly see myself rereading this entire series every year as a lil Christmas treat. I CAN'T WAIT FOR BEN'S STORY OMG....more
STUPID CARTER. STUPID GAVIN. STUPID BENNETTS. STUPID FUCKING SERIES that makes my heart so painfully full it makes me want to LaughCryScream into the STUPID CARTER. STUPID GAVIN. STUPID BENNETTS. STUPID FUCKING SERIES that makes my heart so painfully full it makes me want to LaughCryScream into the void.
I am broken. I am bereft. I am joyful. I am shattered. I am giddy. I am whole. I am MOTHERFUCKING wolf.
TJ Klune, if we were to ever meet, just know that I will be inexplicably torn between punching you right in the face and kissing you right on the mouth. I hate you. I love you. Thank you for this fucking masterpiece. ...more
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It hurts SO good and it hurts SO bad and it's just pain pain pain and oh my god how do I still have tears left to cry DAMNIT I FUCKING LOVE THIS SERIES.
THE PINING. THE ANGST. THE OBSESSION I FEEL FOR THIS SERIES.
I loooooved the deep-dive on Gordo & Mark's story. Mark is a golden retriever wolf and GorTHE PINING. THE ANGST. THE OBSESSION I FEEL FOR THIS SERIES.
I loooooved the deep-dive on Gordo & Mark's story. Mark is a golden retriever wolf and Gordo is pure catty sass and I'm here for it. I also deeply loved everything going on with the plot (evidenced be me [once again] holding my breath and sitting at the edge of my seat). I only wish there was a smiiiidge more on the romance side of things.
P.S. At this point, the question should not be: "Which TJ Klune book made you cry?" it should be: "Which TJ Klune book didn't make you cry?" (Spoiler alert: the answer is none. It's sob-city up in this bitch.)...more