June Gray

I love forbidden romances. I want the author to convince me that these our leads should defy all convention and stay together--you need to prove it to me.

And this one didn't totally reach that goal.

A mutual love of books does not seem a valid of enough reason to sleep with your mom's boyfriend...#sorrynotsorry

Originally this story was written as serial parts and this novel is the bundled version of those parts. And it shows not only because this is divided into parts but also because the story moves fast and keeps the details to a minimum. Which works well since there is always some new twist that occurs to keep the reader coming back for more.

But in the same breathe, that means you really only scratch the surface of what is happening here. Instead of teasing out the conflict, you only what's needed to get the point across.

I'm not saying I wanted a full blown essay on why it's ok to lust after your mom's boyfriend--I just wanted to explore this situation a bit more because it is so unique. And I didn't totally get that here.

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Full Review: http://wp.me/p7hLUw-1OA
Actual Rating: 3/5
… (mer)

Loved this! The chemistry between Henry and Elsie was off the charts hot! I love a great friends-to-lovers romance ESPECIALLY when the friends have unwittingly been in love with each the whole time. I was a little pissed off with Henry a time or two (I won't say why, lest I spoil the story) but ultimately I rooted for him to pull his head outta his nether parts and win the girl! My only complaint to the author was picking such old-fashioned names for the main characters. I mean, Elsie? Seems like a name you give your prized heifer, not your romantic heroine, lol. I may have had to mentally change her name to ELISE in order to believe the story but that was the only "flaw". Great story, wonderful writing. I particularly liked the "Henry Sessions" because we got a better understanding of what made him tick. Just made me fall even deeper in love with him...also why I was screaming "oh come ON!!!" when he behaved stupidly (again, I won't give spoiling details). A widely recommended read if you like friends-to-lovers romance with a sassy heroine and a sexy, slightly scarred hero! Who doesn't??… (mer)