"I wouldn't change it, you know. The girls, the other boys, everything we experienced before this moment. Because that was all
***4.75 Stars***
"I wouldn't change it, you know. The girls, the other boys, everything we experienced before this moment. Because that was all wrong. And I think we needed to feel what was wrong to know what's right."
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That gif pretty much says it all.
Since I'm one of the last people to read this, I'll just give you some quick hits (well as quick as my wordy ass knows how to be).
♥ Justin & Landry - I can't even tell you when's the last time that I read a book where I was so connected to the MC's. I felt like I knew them. I felt every emotion they felt. I was 100% invested in every day, every moment, every conversation, every act....they were such beautifully developed, multi dimensional characters. They truly were the epitome of soul mates.
And Justin...my God, did I run the rollercoaster of emotions with him. Told entirely from his POV, I felt every ounce of turmoil that flowed threw him. Even in those times when he angered me with his actions, I understood the cause. Megan Erickson relayed so honestly and vividly the weight sitting on Justin and energy buzzing through him of wanting to break free, and the overwhelming fear of figuring out how to take that first step.
♥ Megan Erickson's writing - It was effortless and evocative. The brutal honesty that poured off the page was magnificent. Megan drew you into the story immediately and I truly felt like a voyeur looking into Justin and Landry's journey. I felt the confusion, hesitancy, elation, intimacy, anger, trepidation, shame, fear, love...it was all there and flawlessly executed.
♥ The roadtrip. Watching Justin say goodbye to his father in this beautiful way was so cathartic for him. He was remembering his father while saying goodbye. Throughout the trip, you see that Justin's dad may not have been conventional, but he loved Justin unconditionally. Seeing him go through the grieving process, having honest and heartfelt conversations with his father as though he were still alive, slowly gave Justin the strength to take those fearful steps.
"Mom created a home where I couldn't tell her what I am. Couldn't be it. Could barely think it. And you created a relationship where I knew you were just waiting for me to be myself."
I don't really think there's anything I can say that would give this book justice.
It's honest and raw, a little sad but a lot hopeful, it's tender and passionate ...but above all, it's a beautiful story of learning to love yourself, learning when to let go....and most importantly....learning when to hold on.
I don't know why I waited so long to read this book, but I know it's one I'll be revisiting again and again. So, if there's one thing I want you to take away from this review....
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**So all this gushing and why not 5 stars? Well there's one thing that happens towards the end that I felt was a throwaway cliche and I have no idea why it was included because it didn't really add anything. I don't know if it was because of drama (even though it was short lived) or what....but it was unnecessary in my opinion.
Merged review:
***4.75 Stars***
"I wouldn't change it, you know. The girls, the other boys, everything we experienced before this moment. Because that was all wrong. And I think we needed to feel what was wrong to know what's right."
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That gif pretty much says it all.
Since I'm one of the last people to read this, I'll just give you some quick hits (well as quick as my wordy ass knows how to be).
♥ Justin & Landry - I can't even tell you when's the last time that I read a book where I was so connected to the MC's. I felt like I knew them. I felt every emotion they felt. I was 100% invested in every day, every moment, every conversation, every act....they were such beautifully developed, multi dimensional characters. They truly were the epitome of soul mates.
And Justin...my God, did I run the rollercoaster of emotions with him. Told entirely from his POV, I felt every ounce of turmoil that flowed threw him. Even in those times when he angered me with his actions, I understood the cause. Megan Erickson relayed so honestly and vividly the weight sitting on Justin and energy buzzing through him of wanting to break free, and the overwhelming fear of figuring out how to take that first step.
♥ Megan Erickson's writing - It was effortless and evocative. The brutal honesty that poured off the page was magnificent. Megan drew you into the story immediately and I truly felt like a voyeur looking into Justin and Landry's journey. I felt the confusion, hesitancy, elation, intimacy, anger, trepidation, shame, fear, love...it was all there and flawlessly executed.
♥ The roadtrip. Watching Justin say goodbye to his father in this beautiful way was so cathartic for him. He was remembering his father while saying goodbye. Throughout the trip, you see that Justin's dad may not have been conventional, but he loved Justin unconditionally. Seeing him go through the grieving process, having honest and heartfelt conversations with his father as though he were still alive, slowly gave Justin the strength to take those fearful steps.
"Mom created a home where I couldn't tell her what I am. Couldn't be it. Could barely think it. And you created a relationship where I knew you were just waiting for me to be myself."
I don't really think there's anything I can say that would give this book justice.
It's honest and raw, a little sad but a lot hopeful, it's tender and passionate ...but above all, it's a beautiful story of learning to love yourself, learning when to let go....and most importantly....learning when to hold on.
I don't know why I waited so long to read this book, but I know it's one I'll be revisiting again and again. So, if there's one thing I want you to take away from this review....
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**So all this gushing and why not 5 stars? Well there's one thing that happens towards the end that I felt was a throwaway cliche and I have no idea why it was included because it didn't really add anything. I don't know if it was because of drama (even though it was short lived) or what....but it was unnecessary in my opinion. ...more
I may not have gotten as much of the enemies to lovers as I wanted, but you know ***4.25 Stars***
I think I have a new favorite in this series!
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I may not have gotten as much of the enemies to lovers as I wanted, but you know what....
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Tiernan Callahan, who we first met in A Fighting Man, is the NYPD homophobic brother of Casper's deceased fiance. In this book we discover that he's not actually homophobic at all, but a man struggling with betrayal, confusion and grief. He's dealing with a lot of misplaced anger regarding his brother's death and the deep pain he feels that his brother never felt comfortable enough to tell him he was gay....that he felt the need to live a completely separate life. Ultimately, his brother didn't have enough faith in Tiernan's love that he would love and support him, no matter what.
Dario Ramos is Slater's best friend and fellow Army Ranger. He was wounded in combat during his last deployment and lost half his leg during an enemy attack. He realizes how much worse his injury could be, and having known what it's like to hit rock bottom, he vows to live each day knowing how lucky he is to be alive. And now he finds himself constantly thinking about Tiernan Callahan. There's something about him that just gets under his skin. The man is stubborn, rude and the sexiest man he's ever seen.
Tiernan keeps running into Dario and that is not at all helping the fact that he already can't get the man off his mind. He was raised by a very strict and controlling Catholic mother and having any type of feelings towards the same sex will not be accepted or tolerated. Is this what his brother Mason felt? Did Mason die thinking his family would hate him if he came out?
Tiernan and Dario are two men destined to keep colliding and eventually sparks begin to fly. Neither man knows what to do with these new feelings, but one thing is for sure, the attraction and pull can no longer be denied. The two embark on a journey full of self-acceptance, forgiveness, honesty and love. They discover what it truly means to be free to be yourself and be fully accepted. Moments of pain and loss can lead to healing and acceptance.
I absolutely LOVED Tiernan and Dario together. Both men hid behind masks to keep the world from seeing their pain and vulnerability. Tiernan needed to accept his long ago buried attraction to men and Dario needed to feel whole again. He needed to feel like an equal, not less of a man because he was missing part of a limb.
Tiernan really changed my mind in this book. I was wondering how the author would redeem him after the way he treated Casper, but I understood his pain so much more. Tiernan and his brother Michael, were dealing with a lot of misguided anger and resentment regarding Mason's death. They both have a lot of love to give, however it was forced to be compartmentalized by a controlling mother. My heart broke for the Callahan brothers, but I'm so happy to see them come out of the other side happier and freer.
"I'm an asshole. I'm bi and I was a complete and utter jerk to Casper. My brother was too afraid to tell me who he really was and now I'll never get to tell him that I wouldn't have cared. I loved him no matter what or who he was."
"Come here."
"Dario?"
"Yes?"
"Thank you for seeing the real me."
"Thanks for showing me."
Even though the book dealt with heavy issues, it wasn't heavy or sad. There are so many lighter moments in here....many of those moments come thanks to Danny, Tiernan's new partner in the NYPD. We get lots of first time gay sex advice, plenty of great banter, a spunky Latina mother and even a proposal (I won't tell you who).
The book was engaging, addicting, funny, heartwarming, low on angst, high on love and filled with some damn good sex. Double cherry popping folks.....DOUBLE! I will say that I wish one of those cherry popping scenes wasn't as rushed, but I can't deny that I'm a greedy whore when it comes to that.
The author introduced us to a couple of new characters and gave some great teasing sneak peaks at what might be in store for some future couples. Two words....I'm salivating!
I've decided to give the last word to Danny....well, because I heart him hard.
"Guys, this is Dario. My boyfriend. Dario, the guys."
There were a few gasps and a few horrified looks, but for the most part, most of them nodded.
"If you have a problem with that, please take it up with the captain. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you."
"No one puts Baby in a corner," Danny chuckled.
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Merged review:
***4.25 Stars***
I think I have a new favorite in this series!
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I may not have gotten as much of the enemies to lovers as I wanted, but you know what....
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Tiernan Callahan, who we first met in A Fighting Man, is the NYPD homophobic brother of Casper's deceased fiance. In this book we discover that he's not actually homophobic at all, but a man struggling with betrayal, confusion and grief. He's dealing with a lot of misplaced anger regarding his brother's death and the deep pain he feels that his brother never felt comfortable enough to tell him he was gay....that he felt the need to live a completely separate life. Ultimately, his brother didn't have enough faith in Tiernan's love that he would love and support him, no matter what.
Dario Ramos is Slater's best friend and fellow Army Ranger. He was wounded in combat during his last deployment and lost half his leg during an enemy attack. He realizes how much worse his injury could be, and having known what it's like to hit rock bottom, he vows to live each day knowing how lucky he is to be alive. And now he finds himself constantly thinking about Tiernan Callahan. There's something about him that just gets under his skin. The man is stubborn, rude and the sexiest man he's ever seen.
Tiernan keeps running into Dario and that is not at all helping the fact that he already can't get the man off his mind. He was raised by a very strict and controlling Catholic mother and having any type of feelings towards the same sex will not be accepted or tolerated. Is this what his brother Mason felt? Did Mason die thinking his family would hate him if he came out?
Tiernan and Dario are two men destined to keep colliding and eventually sparks begin to fly. Neither man knows what to do with these new feelings, but one thing is for sure, the attraction and pull can no longer be denied. The two embark on a journey full of self-acceptance, forgiveness, honesty and love. They discover what it truly means to be free to be yourself and be fully accepted. Moments of pain and loss can lead to healing and acceptance.
I absolutely LOVED Tiernan and Dario together. Both men hid behind masks to keep the world from seeing their pain and vulnerability. Tiernan needed to accept his long ago buried attraction to men and Dario needed to feel whole again. He needed to feel like an equal, not less of a man because he was missing part of a limb.
Tiernan really changed my mind in this book. I was wondering how the author would redeem him after the way he treated Casper, but I understood his pain so much more. Tiernan and his brother Michael, were dealing with a lot of misguided anger and resentment regarding Mason's death. They both have a lot of love to give, however it was forced to be compartmentalized by a controlling mother. My heart broke for the Callahan brothers, but I'm so happy to see them come out of the other side happier and freer.
"I'm an asshole. I'm bi and I was a complete and utter jerk to Casper. My brother was too afraid to tell me who he really was and now I'll never get to tell him that I wouldn't have cared. I loved him no matter what or who he was."
"Come here."
"Dario?"
"Yes?"
"Thank you for seeing the real me."
"Thanks for showing me."
Even though the book dealt with heavy issues, it wasn't heavy or sad. There are so many lighter moments in here....many of those moments come thanks to Danny, Tiernan's new partner in the NYPD. We get lots of first time gay sex advice, plenty of great banter, a spunky Latina mother and even a proposal (I won't tell you who).
The book was engaging, addicting, funny, heartwarming, low on angst, high on love and filled with some damn good sex. Double cherry popping folks.....DOUBLE! I will say that I wish one of those cherry popping scenes wasn't as rushed, but I can't deny that I'm a greedy whore when it comes to that.
The author introduced us to a couple of new characters and gave some great teasing sneak peaks at what might be in store for some future couples. Two words....I'm salivating!
I've decided to give the last word to Danny....well, because I heart him hard.
"Guys, this is Dario. My boyfriend. Dario, the guys."
There were a few gasps and a few horrified looks, but for the most part, most of them nodded.
"If you have a problem with that, please take it up with the captain. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you."
Why have I not read any Keira Andrews books before? I'm seriously kicking myself in the ass now.
This w ***4.5 Stars***
I absolutely LOVED this!
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Why have I not read any Keira Andrews books before? I'm seriously kicking myself in the ass now.
This was a fantastic book that dips into teenage unrequited love and turns into a beautiful second chance romance.
Charlie and Gavin were such lovable characters. I felt for both guys. So many of their teenage actions were fueled by hurt and fear. They've kept all of that turmoil and anger locked deep inside and I loved seeing them finally move past those bitter feelings and regrets. They opened up old wounds and were completely honest with each other, which healed those scars and allowed the love that never went away to take hold.
This was a novella packed full of emotion, a wonderfully healthy dose of steam and lots of re-discovered love. Just the best combination of all the things you're looking for in a heartwarming, fantastic holiday read.
"I love you, Charlie. All these years, I watched you from a distance, and I loved you. And I was a coward."
"I love you too. Even when I told myself I hated you, I still loved you. It was always you, Gavin. Always will be."
Merged review:
***4.5 Stars***
I absolutely LOVED this!
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Why have I not read any Keira Andrews books before? I'm seriously kicking myself in the ass now.
This was a fantastic book that dips into teenage unrequited love and turns into a beautiful second chance romance.
Charlie and Gavin were such lovable characters. I felt for both guys. So many of their teenage actions were fueled by hurt and fear. They've kept all of that turmoil and anger locked deep inside and I loved seeing them finally move past those bitter feelings and regrets. They opened up old wounds and were completely honest with each other, which healed those scars and allowed the love that never went away to take hold.
This was a novella packed full of emotion, a wonderfully healthy dose of steam and lots of re-discovered love. Just the best combination of all the things you're looking for in a heartwarming, fantastic holiday read.
"I love you, Charlie. All these years, I watched you from a distance, and I loved you. And I was a coward."
"I love you too. Even when I told myself I hated you, I still loved you. It was always you, Gavin. Always will be."
"You do not fear. You do not falter. You do not yield."
I'm a sucker for a big speech before battle.
Did I read this entire ***4.25 Stars***
"You do not fear. You do not falter. You do not yield."
I'm a sucker for a big speech before battle.
Did I read this entire series in less than a week. Yep, I sure did.
I now understand the love for this series. These characters are pretty unforgettable.
As much as a book with mates is my bat signal, nothing turns my heart to mush like a found family. And this one is one of my favorites.
Also, what seems to be an unpopular opinion, but I really like Nesta. And I can't wait to read her book. She has a lot she needs to sift through. Fae therapy, perhaps? From one cold-hearted bitch to another . . . I get you, girl....more
“With Jeffrey, Sara had known that there were dozens, possibly hundreds of other women who could love him just as intensely as
***4.5 Stars***
“With Jeffrey, Sara had known that there were dozens, possibly hundreds of other women who could love him just as intensely as she did. With Will, Sara was keenly aware that she was the only woman on earth who could love him the way that he deserved to be loved.”
Am I going to simply use a quote about Will and Sara's romance as my review for a gruesome Karin Slaughter book? Yes, yes I am. ...more
I lived, laughed, loved my Saturday away with this book. Another tally on the friends to lovers supremacy scoreboard.
"You're t
***4.25 Stars***
I lived, laughed, loved my Saturday away with this book. Another tally on the friends to lovers supremacy scoreboard.
"You're the least scary thing in my life. You're not just tattooed on my skin. You're branded on my heart. Woven into the fiber of my being. The most constant and reassuring person in my life. When I close my eyes, I see you. When you're away from me, I dream about you. When I need someone to lean on, you are always there for me. God. You've loved me when I haven't even been able to love myself."
“It had happened so naturally, this fall into Winn. Like I was out for a short drive, and when I looked back to where I’d start
***4.5 Stars***
“It had happened so naturally, this fall into Winn. Like I was out for a short drive, and when I looked back to where I’d started, instead of traveling yards, I’d gone miles. Deeper and deeper, until there was no turning back.
I was in it with this woman.
So fucking in it.”
I loved this! Small town setting, sweet and sexy romance, a little bit of mystery, a loveable large family, and a whole lot of heart.
This book just proves why one of my goals for 2023 is to read Devney Perry's entire backlist!
I love how effortless the evolution of Griffin and Winn's relationship was. Sometimes I don't need the angst. Sometimes I just want two people who click, who enjoy being together, who have great chemistry, and who fit in each other's spaces.
They didn't fight it. They didn't over-analyze things. It was a simple You look good in my house, you look even better in my bed, and you feel complete in my heart.
The mystery element added another layer to the story that I was just as invested in, even though the eventual reveal was ridiculous for me.
In a nutshell, this book is low on the angst but high on the enjoyment.
Content Warning: Death of a parent, dementia, mentions of suicide...more
Married couple + husband's best friend = Throuple Supremacy
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I think what I loved most about this is that even though Hunter and I ***4.5 Stars***
Married couple + husband's best friend = Throuple Supremacy
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I think what I loved most about this is that even though Hunter and Isabel were already an established couple, this was still a book about self discovery for each person.
Hunter, Isabel, and Drake were already such amazing friends before sex came into the equation. Without knowing it, they were in an emotional relationship and secretly pining for each other and wanting more.
Sara Cate wrote a book about a poly relationship that was overflowing with feels. It wasn't just about the heat and the insane chemistry between these characters, it was about what they needed to feel fulfilled.
This would have been a perfect book for me if it wasn't for two things.
One, I hated the third act time jump. I'm not a fan of them in my books. They feel lazy.
And two, and the one that really burns me with disappointment, is I hate that Hunter and Drake's first time together was in Isabel's point of view. That was such a pivotal moment. Hunter was allowing himself to have what he's always wanted. What he's denied himself and felt shame about for most of his life. I NEEDED that to be either in Drake or Hunter's POV. They've been pining for each other for years, and what a missed opportunity for an emotionally explosive scene.
But even with those two disappointments, it's gonna be hard for another poly book to top my love for this one....more
"Tell myself every day it's just not possible for one person to love another as much as I love you, and then there you go, ever
***3.5 Stars***
"Tell myself every day it's just not possible for one person to love another as much as I love you, and then there you go, every fucking day, proving me wrong, because I just fall deeper."
"Good. Cause I'm drownin' in it every single fuckin' day. Would hate to be in that alone."
A sweet holiday novella with Loulou and Zeus . . . and 3 more additions to the Garro clan. ...more
Holy shit I fucking loved this duet! This was just as impossible to put down as the first book!
"It's always better to tell th
***4.25 Stars***
Holy shit I fucking loved this duet! This was just as impossible to put down as the first book!
"It's always better to tell the truth. Lie to the world, but not to yourself."
Am I going to stop and examine the fact that there's a small part of me that feels just a tad disappointed that Sophie Lark slightly softened the edges of my favorite serial killer hero in this second book?
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"I know you can't be broken. I'm still testing if you can be tamed . . . "
The danger from book one carries over into this book, and while it's a part of the plot, this is all about character development and character growth.
Cole and Mara are together in all their fucked-upness, and they're finally opening up the windows and doors into the soul of who they are, where they came from, and where they want to go.
I'm a tree that grew in cruel wind, twisted and bent by it. Sex and violence, passion and intensity, are inextricably entwined for me. I can't have one without the other. Right or wrong doesn't come into it. I am the way life made me.
I gotta say, this is one seriously unconventional couple but they have probably the most unconditionally supportive relationship that I've seen. Couple goals?
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Cole and Mara are two characters that are unique and utterly unforgettable. This duet is one of my favorite reads of the year!
I can't believe this is the first time I've read Sophie Lark, but you better believe I'm about to devour her backlist!...more
" . . . two people who were both a little lost until they ended up on the same path and walked together for a while."
I'm alwa ***5 Stars***
" . . . two people who were both a little lost until they ended up on the same path and walked together for a while."
I'm always skeptical when I pick up a hyped up book (I've been burned one too many times), and I'm especially wary when there's SO MANY 5 star reviews . . . BUT HOLY HELL DOES THIS BOOK DESERVE EVERY BIT OF LOVE IT'S GETTING!
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There's so many amazing reviews out there that there's nothing I can really add that hasn't been said already.
Elsie Silver nailed it.
She nailed everything here. The broody, grumpy leading man, the free spirited and endearing heroine, the adorable child that is more of a tiny adult and happens to say *just* the right thing to push the plot along, the slow burn, the passion, the vulnerability, the humor, the amazing secondary characters (I loved every single person - well, except for Talia. I hope she bumps her pinky toe into every single piece of furniture she passes), the swoony romance, I could go on and on.
This book is over 400 pages and I damn near read it all in a single sitting. I couldn't put this down.
The only thing left to say about Elsie Silver is . . .
I loved this!! My second read by Catherine Cowles and oh man, I do believe I've found me a new author to binge!!!
It may be just my hor ***4.5 Stars***
I loved this!! My second read by Catherine Cowles and oh man, I do believe I've found me a new author to binge!!!
It may be just my hormonies, but this was way more emotional than I was expecting. Did Catherine Cowles get this robot to tear up??
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I absolutely loved Caelyn and Griffin together. The slow burn was delicious in its sweetness.
I related to Caelyn so much. I understand what it's like to care for your family and love them with your whole heart, but still wish you had someone to help you carry that responsibility. To feel like you were part of a team and that you had someone to lean on.
And sweet, heartbroken, and guarded Griffin was the perfect partner. Caelyn and her siblings were a pathway to the memories of the family that he tragically lost. He needed to bring his feelings to the surface, to revel in those forgotten memories so he could heal instead of hurt.
The suspense element had me rolling my eyes, but I'm beginning to think that this is just Catherine Cowles's thing. I really wish it weren't though. I feel like she doesn't think that element all the way through. There's no need for it. The rest of the story is great without it....more
Nine books into a series and Karin Slaughter's storytelling is just as fresh and exciting as the first book.
I love the way Ms. Slaughter ***4 Stars***
Nine books into a series and Karin Slaughter's storytelling is just as fresh and exciting as the first book.
I love the way Ms. Slaughter chose to tell this story.
Will and Sara are hanging out at her aunt's house. Will is mowing the lawn and being the hard worker that he naturally is, and Sara is being berated by her family about her relationship with Will. They escape to the shed for a breather, when BOOM! the earth shakes. At first they thought it was figuratively (wink, wink), but then they realize that the earth ACTUALLY shook.
Both jump into action and head towards the smoke and screams. Before they can even figure out what's going on and what the situation is, they're caught up in a suspicious car accident blocks from the explosion. In the blink of an eye, two men are dead, Will is bruised and bloodied and Sara has been kidnapped.
The story takes place over three days and told in Will, Sara, and Faith's point of view. Each chapter is time stamped because the points of view are overlapping in time since each person is in a different location through much of the story. So while you'll get one hour of Will's POV in one chapter, the next may be in Sara's POV during that same timeframe.
Even though the stakes were already high, this really kicked up the suspense.
But it also added for breathers of comedic relief (I love the humor that Karin Slaughter manages to infuse into her writing). For instance, in the beginning before shit hits the fan when Sara and Will are in the shed, she's having a reflective moment where she's looking at Will and he looks at her and asks "what's going on up there?" pointing to her head. Sara's mind and heart gets all gooey because she feels like they're really connecting emotionally and he can read her mood just by looking at her. . . and then later in Will's POV we find out that the "what's going on up there?" is really him noticing that she's got bug guts on her forehead LMAO!
Anywhoo, this was another wonderful addition to the series and it makes me sad that I've got only one more book left and I'm all caught up. Then the torture of waiting begins (and no announcement yet for the next book!!)
My first Sarah MacLean book was The Day of the Duchess which all my friends raved to me was an amaz ***4.25 Stars***
Color me shocked, folks. SHOCKED!!
My first Sarah MacLean book was The Day of the Duchess which all my friends raved to me was an amazingly angsty romance that I was going to love. If I could have chucked that book into a blazing inferno I would have. It was exhausting and filled to the brim with miscommunication and a frustrating couple . . . this does not equal angst to me.
Almost all of my friends said that was their favorite Sarah MacLean book and whoooo boy, if this was the best than me and her DID NOT have a future together. I mean, talk about a bad first impression of a beloved author. So, then and there I vowed never to read her again.
And yet, here I am. Absolutely IN LOVE!
Felicity and Devil stole my heart from the very first chapter! And just so you know, I now have a thing for men with canes . . . YUM!!
I love that Felicity could go toe to toe with the king of darkness. She may have grown up in the privileged bubble of aristocacy, but she yearned for the whole world. She was charming and vulnerable and honest and strong and bold.
"I hate tea. I want to drink bourbon. The kind you won't admit to smuggling in from America with all that ice. I want to make love to you in your ice hold and bathe in your enormous bathtub. While you watch. I want to wear trousers like Nik and learn every inch of Covent Garden. I want to stand by your side here on the roof and there in the street below, and I want you to teach me to wield a cane sword as well as I wield a lockpick. But more than all that . . . I want you."
And Devil. Sigh. He was out for revenge. Ready to use Felicity to take down his enemy. Teach her to seduce, to be a flame and draw forth his moth . . . but he never expected Felicity to fall for him.
"I want you, Devil. I want to woo you. I want to be your flame. But I fear . . . " She paused, hating the way he watched her, as though he saw every word that was coming before she formed it. And perhaps he did. It didn't matter. "I fear I am your moth, instead."
I love a romance where the hero doesn't see love coming and it slaps him in the face and smooths out his rough edges.
Did I pick up the next two books in this series before I even finished this one? You bet your ass I did.
Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read**
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