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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
- 15 year age gap
- Psychiatrist/Patient
- Grumpy/sunshine
- Heroine with mental illnesses
This book was a great read, and it did have the potential to be a five star read. However, for me, the ending felt way too rushed and I definitely would have preferred some more grovelling and time to see them back together as a proper couple.
I'm definitely intrigued for Fallon's book, so I'll be working on book two next so that I can get there!
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
Minor: Car accident
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- Ice hockey
- Obsessed hero with psychotic tendencies
- If I can't have you, nobody can
- Wrong number/mistaken identity
- Virgin heroine
- OTT & protective hero
I saw this allover BookTok and I always get nervous about reading its recs because I worry that they won't live up to the hype. Rest assured, this definitely did!
I can sometimes struggle to get through ice hockey romances because they can be really long or slow paced, but this was literally everything I needed and more. I did it in one sitting, and now I'm annoyed that book 2 isn't available yet. Roll on book 2!
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
-Touch her and die
-Always loved you
-Would do anything for you
There's honestly not much I can put in here without spoiling anything, but oh my god! This has to be hands down THE BEST book I've read all year. I'm now sad that it's over so it's time for me to wallow in self pity for finishing it so fast.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
- Niece and uncle
- Taboo
- Inc3st
- 21 year age gap
- Dad's brother
- Forced proximity
- Found family
Graphic: Incest
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
-16 year age gap
-damaged hero
-billionaire
-s3x club scenes
-revenge aftermath
-dad's business partner
-dom/sub relationship
-second chance
Although I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first, the last 25% of the book pulled my rating back up to a 4 rather than a 3/3.5 which was my initial thoughts.
Compared to book 1 in this duet, book 2 was very slow paced and somewhat cyclical as Riggs and Blakely seemed to be having the same argument repeatedly but just in different scenarios. This is one of the things I always struggle with in second chance romances, and the only reason why I read it was because I read book 1 which gave me the before, something you don't always get in second chance romances.
Their relationship seemed almost toxic at some point, but the ending definitely pulled it back for me, and if it was like that the whole way through then it is possible that I may have chosen to give it a 5 star rating instead.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
-16 year age gap
-damaged hero that doesn't kiss
-billionaire
-s3x club arrangement
-revenge
-dad's business partner
-dom/sub relationship
When this book first came out I saw it everywhere, and it's been on my tbr for quite a long time now. But I am definitely glad I finally decided to pick it up.
This book as a whole is so unique in its storyline and I cannot wait to start book 2 now because I'm impatient.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Body shaming
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
-Stepbrother
-18 year age gap
-Lactation k!nk
-Multiple secrets to hide
-Closed off hero that is emotionally unavailable
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Graphic: Body shaming, Incest, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
-MFM
-Hitchhiker
-Hitmen brothers
-Age gap (22 years and 14 years)
-Psychopath and sociopath heroes
-Pure dark romance
One sitting. That's how quick I read this. I devoured Hitched, so I just knew that I had to read this. Honestly, if you have no triggers, then I would 1,000,000% recommend going into this book completely blind. That's exactly what I did and I can say for certain I do not regret it. I'm now desperate for book 3.
Also, side note: What is up with this author and çùm jars?🤣
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
- M/M romance
-Size difference
-Saved your life
-Marine veteran turned butcher
-Organised crime
I literally DEVOURED this book. The concept is so unique, it's amazing. I did think it was a little rushed in areas but that's a known issue with me and novellas, because I always seem to want more.
Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
-Death/Grim Reaper × human soulmate
-Sweet hero
-Broken heroine
-🌶️ Scenes with both Death + his shadow
This was such an amazing debut book, I don't think I've ever been so hooked. People complained about the trigger warnings and spice but I honestly can't see their issue. Is it wrong of me to be demanding another book by this author already?
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail