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aligroen's review
4.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
I enjoyed the nice slow burn of this story. Ben and David are attracted to each other from the start but know that they need to keep their building emotions to themselves until after the semester is over.
David made some mistakes in the past and he is continuing to accept that he doesn’t need to be punished for those forever. Ben is finally away from his father and the military, getting to live his life on his own terms. They both become an integral part of each other’s lives as their friendship grows.
I loved watching David and Ben grow a strong friendship as the semester goes on. Without even realizing it David gives Ben just what he needs, a family. David and his sister quickly envelope Ben into their fold and bring him home. I loved seeing the emotions of these characters and connected with them easily. I just think this was wonderfully sweet with little bits of conflict thrown in to not make it too sweet.
The cover art by Bree Archer is nice and gives a great visual of Ben.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
I enjoyed the nice slow burn of this story. Ben and David are attracted to each other from the start but know that they need to keep their building emotions to themselves until after the semester is over.
David made some mistakes in the past and he is continuing to accept that he doesn’t need to be punished for those forever. Ben is finally away from his father and the military, getting to live his life on his own terms. They both become an integral part of each other’s lives as their friendship grows.
I loved watching David and Ben grow a strong friendship as the semester goes on. Without even realizing it David gives Ben just what he needs, a family. David and his sister quickly envelope Ben into their fold and bring him home. I loved seeing the emotions of these characters and connected with them easily. I just think this was wonderfully sweet with little bits of conflict thrown in to not make it too sweet.
The cover art by Bree Archer is nice and gives a great visual of Ben.
terriaminute's review
3.0
I suspect many readers will give this one four stars, and it's not unwarranted. I did love the slow burn romance, and the characters. It was refreshing to read a veteran who didn't exit the service damaged, and a man who needs AA but isn't sorely tempted to relapse. And I always enjoy the need family/got nosy family dynamic! That was awesome. But for me, some parts were boring.
I read at least eight books at a time. There is always in-progress competition for my reading attention. I kept reading because I've read Conner's shorter works, and she's earned my trust. Sure enough, I loved the end. But this would've made a better novella. Just one reader's opinion. :)
I read at least eight books at a time. There is always in-progress competition for my reading attention. I kept reading because I've read Conner's shorter works, and she's earned my trust. Sure enough, I loved the end. But this would've made a better novella. Just one reader's opinion. :)
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