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ree128's review
4.0
I was given an advanced copy of Just this Once for an honest review.
The story of rich man/poor girl, friends turned lover's was well written and worth the read. You wanted to see how the relationship would develop and if it would ever have a chance to succeed. Mira Kelly wrote a very well put together romance and the couple's chemistry was outstanding.
The story of rich man/poor girl, friends turned lover's was well written and worth the read. You wanted to see how the relationship would develop and if it would ever have a chance to succeed. Mira Kelly wrote a very well put together romance and the couple's chemistry was outstanding.
ldooten's review
3.0
This was hard for me to rate. On the way the story flowed alone, I would have given it 4 stars. But, Molly ruined a big chunk of the story with her "OMG he couldn't really like me". Sean and Molly were friends for years, and it took Sean moving in for the feelings to come to the surface. I feel like Molly made it seem like Sean never had feelings for her, but when the "big reveal" happened, he talked about having feelings for her too. Maybe not since she was 15, but I felt like it was unfair to Sean that Molly acted like she did. Molly projected her insecurities onto the situation, and made Sean keep it a secret. She knew it hurt Sean to do it, but she didn't really think about his feelings. The whole "I'll make a decision for the other person because I know best" thing always bugs me. Molly should have had a discussion with Sean about everything instead of pushing him away. I REALLY wish there was a confrontation between Sean and his mother. That situation felt glossed over. I do think that Sean and Molly belonged together when Molly got over her self. I liked the ending, and I would like to see what happens with Brody.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
nellesnightstand1's review
4.0
Molly and Sean's story was cute! I thought Sean was an interesting character in the last couple of books. He comes into his own in this one! Loved Molly, her indecisiveness fit her character but it was a tad annoying!!
nellesnightstand's review
4.0
Molly and Sean's story was cute! I thought Sean was an interesting character in the last couple of books. He comes into his own in this one! Loved Molly, her indecisiveness fit her character but it was a tad annoying!!
jaimejustreadsromance's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and the chemistry Sean and Molly shared, both emotionally and physically. It was their strong bond as friends that really made the idea of them becoming more really work. There wasn’t some magic aha moment or long drawn out descriptions of longing for each other but rather a slow build to giving into an attraction that’s kind of always been there.
One of my least favorite things in books are uppity families and the heroes and heroines who let them control their lives. Needless to say this aspect of the story was my least favorite. However, I very much appreciated that Sean, despite his years of letting his family’s expectations rule his dating life, didn’t let them control him when he finally had a reason and want to ignore those expectations. Exploring his feelings for Molly and realizing that he might want more than just someone who fits a mold was sort of what made me fall for him, really.
I also tend to get annoyed with the whole overprotective big brother scenarios that get overdone in brothers best friend romances. I understand that any big brother just wants to look out for their siblings, especially when it could affect their friendships but thankfully, Mira Lyn Kelly didn’t go over board on this aspect of the story.
There were a few surprises in this book that I wasn’t expecting and that could’ve been eye-rolling, cliché moments but I never felt that way while reading it. I’ve been waiting for Sean’s story from the beginning of this series and I’m happy to report that I wasn’t at all disappointed.
And now we wait to see how Brody get his HEA!!
One of my least favorite things in books are uppity families and the heroes and heroines who let them control their lives. Needless to say this aspect of the story was my least favorite. However, I very much appreciated that Sean, despite his years of letting his family’s expectations rule his dating life, didn’t let them control him when he finally had a reason and want to ignore those expectations. Exploring his feelings for Molly and realizing that he might want more than just someone who fits a mold was sort of what made me fall for him, really.
I also tend to get annoyed with the whole overprotective big brother scenarios that get overdone in brothers best friend romances. I understand that any big brother just wants to look out for their siblings, especially when it could affect their friendships but thankfully, Mira Lyn Kelly didn’t go over board on this aspect of the story.
There were a few surprises in this book that I wasn’t expecting and that could’ve been eye-rolling, cliché moments but I never felt that way while reading it. I’ve been waiting for Sean’s story from the beginning of this series and I’m happy to report that I wasn’t at all disappointed.
And now we wait to see how Brody get his HEA!!
cnapierkowski's review
5.0
I love this series! The friendship between all of characters is delightful!
So far, this is my favorite in the series. Sean's dirty talk is wicked hot. :)
So far, this is my favorite in the series. Sean's dirty talk is wicked hot. :)
gothai's review
3.0
Friends to lovers. Molly has a secret crush on her brother's friend Sean. Sean is heir to a chain of luxury hotels and wants to marry someone of elite class.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.
823sisi's review
5.0
Good quick read. Not predictable. I didn’t know it was a series so I read this first. Oops. But I will definitely read the other books.
kb33's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
The “twist” (which one?) didn’t ruin it for me, but it wasn’t quite as good. I can see how it would be difficult for her to see a long term future with him, but she doesn’t bother discuss it with him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy and Classism
Minor: Sexual harassment
aryelweasley's review
2.0
2.5 Stars
I loved Molly in the first book of this series. I was really looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately this book nearly made me hate her. Her behaviour and attitude towards Sean throughout the last third of the book was so horrible that I nearly didnt finish the book because I was so annoyed. I have a hard time sympathizing with someone's insecurities when they are completely unfounded, regardless of her preconceived notions or the opinions of others the man in question gave her zero room for doubt with his own behaviour. The rollercoaster she took then on was unnecessary and cruel.
I loved Molly in the first book of this series. I was really looking forward to reading this book. Unfortunately this book nearly made me hate her. Her behaviour and attitude towards Sean throughout the last third of the book was so horrible that I nearly didnt finish the book because I was so annoyed. I have a hard time sympathizing with someone's insecurities when they are completely unfounded, regardless of her preconceived notions or the opinions of others the man in question gave her zero room for doubt with his own behaviour. The rollercoaster she took then on was unnecessary and cruel.