What an absolute wild ride this story has been. I loved Grace so much she cracked me up many times. She’s so endearing and unique. I enjoyed watching What an absolute wild ride this story has been. I loved Grace so much she cracked me up many times. She’s so endearing and unique. I enjoyed watching her flourish and grow into her own person. I usually don’t like reading chick lit that aren’t very romance focused yet this book somehow made it work. On the other hand, I couldn’t warm up to Vaughn till the very end. He’s too high maintenance and moody for my liking. I spent most of the book either hating him or finding him to be a sweet idiot. Still, he’s the perfect foil for Grace and I loved how they gradually turned from strangers to friends to lovers. I’m glad this book ended on a happy note and even if it didn’t the journey was worth it. I’m glad I got to meet such a wonderfully special character like Grace Reeves....more
This was perfect up till the hero did something truly dumb and heroine forgave him too easily. but if I’m meant to interpret the epilogue correctly heThis was perfect up till the hero did something truly dumb and heroine forgave him too easily. but if I’m meant to interpret the epilogue correctly he did suffer at the end. ...more
This is one of the best thrillers I’ve ever read. My only complaint is that I wish Seth’s engagement didn’t last so long. Also I wanted more details aThis is one of the best thrillers I’ve ever read. My only complaint is that I wish Seth’s engagement didn’t last so long. Also I wanted more details about the night that went down when Olivia left the town....more
**spoiler alert** I’m at a loss for words right now. This book was certainly a journey. I actually felt so full of feelings when I finished it.
Nick wa**spoiler alert** I’m at a loss for words right now. This book was certainly a journey. I actually felt so full of feelings when I finished it.
Nick was one complex and seriously fucked up man, and it’s no wonder he turned out this way considering the environment he was raised in. I really hate his dad for raising him in his toxic image and manipulating him just to ruin his relationship with Jay for years. I’m just glad that Nick still managed to become his own person and achieve his goals. I really loved his psychotic tendencies and how unapologetic he was about his love for Jay.
Jay however, I really struggled with her character. On one hand it was so upsetting reading how every adult in her life failed her. Her journey from girlhood to adulthood is so sad and it showcased how deeply the patriarchy and rape culture impact every aspect of a woman’s life. On the other, her passive nature and nativity frustrated me to no end. She really was a pretentious prude. She unconsciously pushed everyone from getting too close to her then she would act surprised that she’s all alone. Her loyalty to her mother even after everything that bitch did to her makes zero sense. Her back and forth behavior with Nick was frustrating. Like yes I understand she’s deeply traumatized and is self conscious, but I just never got how a 31 year old woman could be so immature and so deep in denial. It’s actually ridiculous that she gave in to Nick’s blackmail twice. Like girl, it’s so obvious that man wouldn’t actually publicly ruin you, especially given that Nick’s admission to destroying all the evidence immediately after Jay gave in. It’s like she purposely chose to assume the worst in Nick over and over again, then became surprised when she learns the truth. I wish she actually fought back against Nick instead of just being a hypocrite who said one thing and then did the other.
I hoped by the end of the book Jay would gain full agency of her actions and realize her power over Nick and finally stop lying to herself. It sadly didn’t happen considering this book doesn’t really have a definite ending. Yet I still hope that after Nick’s breakdown, they can finally overcome their issues and build a good life together....more
This is one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. I genuinely don’t feel like i’ve spent enough time with the charThis is one of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. I genuinely don’t feel like i’ve spent enough time with the characters even thought the book was very long. ...more
This was REALLY entertaining. As much as I loved my boy Owen and admired the audacity of Carter, I just can’t help but feel**spoiler alert** 3.5 stars
This was REALLY entertaining. As much as I loved my boy Owen and admired the audacity of Carter, I just can’t help but feel like Susa was third wheeling most of the time. Which is a shame because I really enjoyed her character even thought she wasn’t developed properly.
I mean Carter basically admitted to using her just to lock down Owen and that everything has always been about him. I don’t know but as a woman it rubbed me the wrong way that essentially Carter only married Susa for her family connections and to become a human incubator for Owen’s children since he can’t have any. Mind you he she was not even 20 when he a 28 year old grown man married her. And I can’t comprehend how a strong willed woman like her was content being married for 16 years to a woman who will never put her first. I mean I understand how obsessed Carter is with Owen but really have some shame.
I hope this will be fixed in the second book because otherwise author should’ve just made this a m/m story....more
Although I skimmed the first 4 books in order to understand the lore I did love every single character in this series. It’s no surprise that my favoriAlthough I skimmed the first 4 books in order to understand the lore I did love every single character in this series. It’s no surprise that my favorite is Jonas. he’s such a MAN.
I might do a serious read later on especially since I’m excited to learn about Ilya and Jackson. ...more
This book was even better than the first one. I loved Everly. I really resonated with her struggles and admired her strength and resilience. Hux was pThis book was even better than the first one. I loved Everly. I really resonated with her struggles and admired her strength and resilience. Hux was pretty great too even though I wanted to shake him at times. I just wish this book was longer because I don’t think I have had enough from this lovely couple.
P.S. I knew something about the author’s style is familiar. Turns out she also wrote Juniper Hill which is one of my all time favorite books....more
4 stars purely for the first half because second the story shifted to England it dragged. And the last 20% just pissed me off because the main couple 4 stars purely for the first half because second the story shifted to England it dragged. And the last 20% just pissed me off because the main couple barely spent time together. Come to think of it throughout the whole book the couple barely spent long periods of time to event on page.
I’m kinda sad because this story could’ve been done so much better if the murder storyline was resolved earlier. In fact, I’ve found in most romance stories I’ve read recently that the actual romance is pushed to the background in favor of a convoluted storyline and revealing a mystery. It might be a personal preference, but I would rather see the main couple romance each other than work on their relationship and overcoming their differences. It makes their HEA even sweeter. ...more
I LOVED this book! Definitely my favorite Grace Burrowes as of yet. Brenna was so wonderful and I loved the way Michael loved her. And I was happy to I LOVED this book! Definitely my favorite Grace Burrowes as of yet. Brenna was so wonderful and I loved the way Michael loved her. And I was happy to see mother hen St. Claire traveling all the way to Scotland because he was worrying about his bestie. ...more
I hate that it took me so long to finish this book bc a couple of months ago I’d have ate it up! still I found that the mystery plot took away from thI hate that it took me so long to finish this book bc a couple of months ago I’d have ate it up! still I found that the mystery plot took away from the romance which made me struggle in maintaining my interest in reading it....more
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