I'm not sure how to put my rating on this one into words, but I'll try. I liked the characters for the mo2.5⭐️ Callum + Jett Strangers | Brat | Age gap
I'm not sure how to put my rating on this one into words, but I'll try. I liked the characters for the most part. The story felt sped up though. Like limited detail for no real reason. It wasn't a novella. So it was as if the author just said "long story short". It just made it hard to stay attached to the story and characters when things felt incomplete, choppy, or abrupt throughout. This is my first book from this author, so I'm not sure if that's their standard or not.
⚠️possible SPOILERS BELOW in detailed tropes/content and trigger warning lists
Tropes/content: Brat/ child movie star Grumpy secret billionaire/island owner Age gap (21 & 38) Helps him get sunscreened up while strangers Rehab vacation facility on an island Spanking as discipline Pool sex Carries him Some hurt comfort "Doll" Jealousy Possessivness Forced proximity (neighbors at the facility) Strangers/dislike to lovers "Little shit" Strict roles
TWs: Drugged by a "friend" (gave him molly when he was supposed to give him Ritalin) - sent to rehab because of it Betrayal by friend Panic attacks Childhood trauma Abusive mother Claustrophobia Shoulder injury...more
Loved this one. Perfect mix of swoon and spice. And the banter was bantering. Emery and Woody ❤️
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"What about the water? Am I about to die of dysentLoved this one. Perfect mix of swoon and spice. And the banter was bantering. Emery and Woody ❤️
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"What about the water? Am I about to die of dysentery?"
"You aren't gonna ask me what I like in bed?" "You've been giving me nothing but shit for weeks... So now you're going to be a good boy and take what I give you." "Fuck you."
"Stop finger painting back there." "Fuck me."
"I normally don't do this" "Me either. Thank you for letting me hold you."
"Fuck baby. Your hole is so warm and soft this morning." "I wanna fill you up so badly, darling. When are you gonna let me breed you good and proper?"
"I thought I knew about soul connections and love, but I hadn't known anything at all until this exact moment."
"I looked up at Emery, and the warm affection in his eyes made me realize that I'd never really gotten that look from anyone." "Like maybe I wasn't that hard to love after all."
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⚠️ possible spoilers in tropes and trigger warnings below
Tropes: Country boy and city boy Enemies to lovers Neighbors Single dad (from surrogacy, no baby mama drama) Great banter
TWs: Anaphylaxis Use of epi pens Hospital stays Abusive ex MC doesn't feel worthy of love...more
Swoony romance between a small town cowboy and his city boy.
Waylon and Silas woke up married after a drunken night in Vegas. What they dSilas + Waylon
Swoony romance between a small town cowboy and his city boy.
Waylon and Silas woke up married after a drunken night in Vegas. What they didn't expect was that it would be to their forever love.
Would have been 5 stars for me if the spice towards the last 1/3 of the book wasn't mostly fade to black.
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"We need to fool people into believing this is real. I want us to get to know each other so we don't look like idiots the first time someone asks one of us something the other should know. " "Great. Let's start with the noises you make when you come."
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⚠️ potential spoilers below in tropes and triggers
Tropes: Woke up married in Vegas Strangers to lovers Small town Cowboy and city boy Versatile roles First times Bi awakening Swoon
TWs: Silas' sister gets shot but doesn't die Mention of car accident resulting in deaths, one of a side characters sibling Estranged from parents Mention of parents death...more
This was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the wholeThis was okay. Some of the writing I felt was kind of amateur and didnt always hold my attention but there was a really sweet message behind the whole book. Sterling (pretty boy) has a large birthmark over half of his face which resulted in years of bullying and low self worth. He didnt feel worthy of love. Barrett shows him everything he has been missing and treats him the way he deserves.
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Tropes: Daddy boy Strangers to lovers Knight in shining armor Age gap Hurt/comfort Virgin mc ...more
I'm smiling like a dope. This book was over the top and sometimes cheesy but I couldn't stop smiling. It was so sweet. I love Toby and Benji.
BenjaminI'm smiling like a dope. This book was over the top and sometimes cheesy but I couldn't stop smiling. It was so sweet. I love Toby and Benji.
Benjamin claimed Tobias early on when Toby was caught sleeping in one of Benjis buildings. He has Lupus and could not afford his medications or food. Toby technically got kidnapped but was not forced to stay, although he was so weak he couldn't do much about it. By the time he regained his strength, they had an unbreakable bond and love for each other.
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"Our hearts beat the same, baby, because they belong together now. The moment yours stops beating, mine will too"
"I was wealthy, baby, but not rich. Not until I met you."
"I am terrified of a life that doesn't include you, baby, so there won't be one. Not ever."
"You would've come for me, right? If I left?" "With guns blazing, baby."
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"Can't you just be a good kidnapper and eat me?"
"You actually got me butterflies. Are you trying to give me Stockholm Syndrome?"
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Tropes: Daddy/Boy dynamic Hurt/comfort Class differences Chronic illness rep Mafia
TWs: Death Murder Kidnapping Torture Violence...more
I feel like his is a pretty unique story. I honestly thought I was going to DNF it at first as Ollie's character started out insufferable. Ho3.5 stars
I feel like his is a pretty unique story. I honestly thought I was going to DNF it at first as Ollie's character started out insufferable. However he eventually grew on me and I ended up enjoying his and Drew's story.
Tropes: Opposites attract Double bi sexual awakening Arranged marriage Mental health representation
Triggers warnings: Anxiety Depression Mentions of self harm Suicidal ideation Death of a parent Parental abuse Breath play...more