**spoiler alert** 2024: I loved this book. It was the complete opposite of book one and it was refreshing. I loved that Aria found out and knew from the**spoiler alert** 2024: I loved this book. It was the complete opposite of book one and it was refreshing. I loved that Aria found out and knew from the get go, what was happening in Willowbrook. Zane's character was great - he felt more dimensional than Mitch and his flaws were so loveable. Aria and Zane's connection was fantastic and I enjoyed every aspect of them growing to know each other. Going to enjoy this series continuing....more
2024: This book was a roller coaster ride of emotion. It is a beautifully written story of growing out of tragedy and finding yourself and your people. T2024: This book was a roller coaster ride of emotion. It is a beautifully written story of growing out of tragedy and finding yourself and your people. The love and heartache in this book definitely had me on the edge of tears a number of times and gave me a heart full of feelings by the end....more
2024: Listened as an audiobook this time. Great little intro into the series. Good basis for establishing the main storyline. The narrator was easy to l2024: Listened as an audiobook this time. Great little intro into the series. Good basis for establishing the main storyline. The narrator was easy to listen to and did a good job presenting the story....more
2024: I absolutely loved this book. What an intro into HM Hodgson's writing. The banter was great. The connection was great. The 'member' ... well, that j2024: I absolutely loved this book. What an intro into HM Hodgson's writing. The banter was great. The connection was great. The 'member' ... well, that just instantly had ALL of my attention. Fantastic book to read for something different and quick - one that has a good balance of spice and storyline....more
2024: I listened to the audiobook. Such a quick and easy read. This little fake dating, contemporary romance is super sweet with a sprinkling of sport o2024: I listened to the audiobook. Such a quick and easy read. This little fake dating, contemporary romance is super sweet with a sprinkling of sport on top. I loved how Monty and West's relationship developed so easily and naturally over time. It's definitely a meeting of fate - how can you not love that?...more
2024: I enjoyed this book - it was relatively quick and simple. Heartfelt in all the right places. It would've been great to see more of the backstory o2024: I enjoyed this book - it was relatively quick and simple. Heartfelt in all the right places. It would've been great to see more of the backstory of the town, but I feel like that will be explored as the series continues. Looking forward to the next instalment....more
**spoiler alert** 2024: This book was great - I loved it. I feel like it took me wayyyyy too long to put two and two together with who the Assassin was **spoiler alert** 2024: This book was great - I loved it. I feel like it took me wayyyyy too long to put two and two together with who the Assassin was based solely on his name. But I definitely had that feeling and was so glad to know I was correct! The ending was brilliant. Morgan has definitely learned a thing or two in her time. I'm eager to see how this series ends up!...more
2024: Loved this cute little Novella. Great way to bridge the end of Dealer's Choice and the start of Dealer's Soul. The side characters in this book wer2024: Loved this cute little Novella. Great way to bridge the end of Dealer's Choice and the start of Dealer's Soul. The side characters in this book were great and gave some much needed dimension to the story....more
2024: It was so great to get back to Morgan and her crazy going-ons. Hundreds of years have passed since she made her deal and sealed her fate. Or so i2024: It was so great to get back to Morgan and her crazy going-ons. Hundreds of years have passed since she made her deal and sealed her fate. Or so it seemed. It was great watching Morgan operate in a century with modern technology and ideals. The years have clearly hardened her into a no nonsense taking, sarcastic, fast witted woman who isn't afraid of a challenge. Reading this story felt somewhat like a puzzle, trying to work out where all the pieces fit in the time we haven't seen. I can't wait to see how the full picture comes together and where Morgan's story ends up....more
2024: This book brought all the feels. You're happily trudging along with the story and then events get turned on their head. There are so many unexpecte2024: This book brought all the feels. You're happily trudging along with the story and then events get turned on their head. There are so many unexpected twists and turns. An amazing Frenemies to Lovers story that you think you can predict, and then BAM and then BAM AGAIN! I did not at all see that ending happening the way it did. I had to read it more than once to make sure the things I was reading were actually happening. I absolutely cannot wait to read book 2, for the adventure to continue and to get some eagerly awaited for answers....more
2024: Talk about WOW! I loved this book - start to finish. It was funny, intriguing, mysterious - all the things. The wit and banter between the characte2024: Talk about WOW! I loved this book - start to finish. It was funny, intriguing, mysterious - all the things. The wit and banter between the characters was perfection. It was such a great concept and well delivered. I quite enjoyed not only the writing style but the multiple POVs. I absolutely must know what is set to happen next. Hands down, my favourite part was when Mates #1 and #2 presented our main girl Blake with her "gifts." I laughed so hard and immediately had to tell everyone in proximity. Legit, my favourite part of a book I've read in a longgggg time....more
**spoiler alert** 2024: I really enjoyed this book. The story was a sweet contemporary romance with a friends to lovers focus. It was really well written**spoiler alert** 2024: I really enjoyed this book. The story was a sweet contemporary romance with a friends to lovers focus. It was really well written - I enjoyed the writing style. The story was easy to read, and there were lots of feels throughout. I loved the fact that the author decided to write in the male infertility - something that's not widely covered in a lot of books but is a considerable challenge for a lot of men around the world. And not just that, but having our MMC be heartbroken of that fact so much so he changed his entire life. This book is definitely one I would read again!...more
**spoiler alert** 2024: Book two was definitely better than book one. The markers in time were better laid out and made much more sense. So that was a **spoiler alert** 2024: Book two was definitely better than book one. The markers in time were better laid out and made much more sense. So that was a great progression for the Author. Once again, the concept was great. But I felt let down by the story. Two major things that stuck out - when the MCs FINALLY got together...it was one quick kiss and BAM. One month later. After the well written steamy scene in book one with Levi, I most certainly would've expected their coming together to be more focused on. It was skipped over and was a big letdown. Furthermore, Hannah's reaction to finding out about Levi's contract with Olivia. No sane person goes from Level Explode to Level Chill over something like that in a matter of a few hours. It was unbelievable. Especially given the marathon activity they were otherwise engaging in. She had no time to think it through. It would've been nice to see them come apart over that difference and then come back together....more
2024: I really enjoyed this book. It was very quippy. I felt an easy connection to the FMC and the one liners relating back to books, gave it a nice li2024: I really enjoyed this book. It was very quippy. I felt an easy connection to the FMC and the one liners relating back to books, gave it a nice light and easy touch. The progression of the story slowed down a bit, especially after she failed to return to Sortera but a push through, and that ending was more than worth it. The relationship dynamic began as one would expect but definitely ended up nowhere near what I thought. I look forward to reading book 2 and seeing where the story heads....more
**spoiler alert** 2024: I had very high hopes for this book when it first started, but the more it progressed, the less I enjoyed it. I've rated it 3 s**spoiler alert** 2024: I had very high hopes for this book when it first started, but the more it progressed, the less I enjoyed it. I've rated it 3 stars because overall, it felt perfectly average.
Overall, the premise was great - I loved every aspect of childhood friends, the childhood trauma influencing adult life, and the progressive love story. I enjoyed that the story was spread out over time and that that time was noted on the relative chapter heads. It felt much more natural than events happening in the span of days or weeks and gave you a point of reference as the story continued. I thought the representation of mental health and self care was dealt with well, both in people reacting positively and negatively. It was realistic of what the world is really like. I enjoyed the start of the book - jumping straight into their feelings and then setting the slow burn connection from there. I enjoyed the end of the book jumping to the future and seeing how relationships had developed over time and how their experiences had changed the characters. My favourite thing about the end was recognising that over time, a couple can lose themselves in all the things going on, but can bring that spark back if they take some time for themselves and their relationship.
I didn't love the overall tone of the book. It didn't make much sense to me - irrespective of being medical professionals, speaking to someone you've known and been family/friends with for 20 years, that didn't make sense to me. At the start, maybe, but not carried through the whole book. Maybe with secondary characters, it would've made sense, but between the MMC and MFC, I feel like the banter and conversation should've been much more relaxed or at least become that way as their feelings changed. I didn't love Evie's character development. It felt like she was gearing up to finally stand up for herself and recognise that she deserved to be treated better but then folded at every opportunity. She spent a lot of time crying in the book, and I just didn't vibe with her. I didn't love Brad's character. I felt him very unlikable. Whilst I acknowledge he was suffering untreated mental health, that doesn't give him the intrinsic right to treat others who care for him like trash. I also found his redemptive moments to be shallow and not genuine. He would come crawling back to Evie but still withhold vital information and then distract her with intimacy rather than face his own issues. His insistence on Evie getting help and support after her breakdown at work didn't align with his own reluctantance to seek help and support. I feel like a good portion of the middle of the book was repetitive, and there would be no great loss to the story had it been cut by 100 or so pages. There were lots of points that felt like the story was coming to a natural end, and then it just kept going. So by the time the end came, I didn't care so much for what was happening, just that it was over.
I would consider picking up more of Foxx's work as her idea for this book seemed quite complex and interesting. It just needed some finer tuning....more
2024: I loved this book. It was raw, and it was real. The thoughts, feelings, and emotions evoked while reading this book... so many people would resona2024: I loved this book. It was raw, and it was real. The thoughts, feelings, and emotions evoked while reading this book... so many people would resonate with this. Even if your experiences in life were different from our main girl, Radley's. I wholeheartedly believe in the idea of Fate, so for Radley and Meekai, their meeting definitely gave me the warm and fuzzies. It was beautiful to follow their story and how they helped each other begin the almighty challenge of being able to move past their traumas and live a life that brings them well-deserved joy. Whilst starting very dark, the events set a feel for a narrative that makes you feel like you're living Radley's story with her. Her pain is your pain. Her joy becomes your joy. There are light and fluffy moments, with a sprinkling of humour, which leaves you with a dopey smile on your face. I can't wait to read instalment two and see where Radley and Meekai's story goes....more
2024: I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review. I really enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing frequently through2024: I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review. I really enjoyed this book. I found myself laughing frequently throughout the story. Very easy to see where events were going but overall simple and not too convoluted with 'surprises'. There is potential to turn this book into a series or leave as is if preferred....more
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