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THREE ARCHER STARS.



Ever since starting the marked men series, I have been waiting impatiently to get my hands on the eldest Archer brother story. something about Rome made me girly giddy to hear his story and so it goes without saying that this was a highly anticipated book for me. Overall for the most part I enjoyed this story and the moody, broody, military hunk, but sadly there were not enough five star moments to turn this book into a, 'I loved this book' from a, 'I liked it book'. Here are my 'Rome was supposed to be my favourite' book thoughts ...

What's it all about?
Fun loving and feisty, Cora Lewis may came across to the world as fearless and strong but underneath that facade is a woman who desperately desires to be loved by Mr. Perfect, she won't settle for anything less and her standards are so high she isn't convinced any man can reach them. That is until Rome Archer sweeps into her life invading her thoughts and her ever increasing attraction for his moody, angry ways. Rome Archer has left the life as a military man broken and battle weary he can't bring himself to love anything about his life let alone a tattooed fire cracker in the form of his half pint friend, Cora. But when attraction gives way to undeniable passion this pair of misfits must decide if they can make a perfect forever together.



What did I like?
Jay Crownover constructed a sympathetic and touching portrayal of the difficulties of an ex military adjusting to civilian living. I appreciated the writing and heartwarming journey that Rome and his family took to towards healing and moving forward. As usual the characters were engaging and I enjoyed as in previous books the way the characters are all involved in the storyline. I loved the heroine, Cora her sassy, witty and addictive personality really resonated with my reading tastes. I loved her strength throughout and as far as heroines go she was a true winner. Rome will always have a special place in my heart, there has always been something about him that I have been drawn too and his one liners and alpha persona was most definitely appreciated as I read this book. The connection between the two of these loveable's was adorable I loved the nick names and banter between them and was happy to see them come full circle towards end of the book. It was also lovely to see other favourite characters receive some of the lime light during the story and I was happy to see a continuation of their happily ever afters. Overall I liked this story, I didn't fall in complete lusty loving but there was enough to keep me smiling and enjoying what Jay Crownover had to offer.



Why not five?
The relationship between the two main characters had a too much, too fast feel to their relationship development, the story didn't give me reason to believe that the love was believable. I needed more tension before they got together more push and pull and connection between them. There were times that I was distracted and the storyline didn't hold my complete attention and dare I say at points in the story I was actually bored. The book certainly wasn't all bad, three stars holds a definite like ability factor that can't be ignored, the first 25% held my undivided attention and at various points the story line would give me the coveted five star moments that I was itching for. I think this time around it comes down to a case of failed expectation, I was hoping to fall hook, link and sinker for this book featuring my favourite Archer but it wasn't meant to be.



Final thoughts ...
Since reading 'Rule' this author has been on my must read radar, and I have to say that this series is still a favourite of mine, I'm excited to see where this author will take the series next and I'm looking forward to meeting more of her characters. Tattoos, piercings and men who love their women, who can resist? ... Those that haven't started this series, go and meet Rule you will not regret, those that love this series give the lovely Rome a chance, you know what they say; No two people read the same book. This may just be your next five star read. Go grab it readers ... Enjoy, kisses.