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beadzombie's review
5.0
The whole G.D. Taylors series was great. The characters are extremely well-developed, and you fall in love with them all. I was very sad for the series to end.
aparratto21's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
asteroula_t's review
5.0
“I’ve just hit the button for the twentieth floor when a black stiletto and an exquisitely shaped leg stops the elevator from closing” aaaand Emma Kingsley enters Spence’s peaceful elevator ride. First scene in this book and it’s ON.
I thought that I would know what to expect in this book by meeting Emma and Spence in book one. Nope, this is not what happened. Yes, he is extra grumpy and yes, she is extra feisty but forget everything you thought you knew. The title doesn’t give away who is who, because they are a perfect match and they are both equally Bold and Bullheaded.
Their interactions are explosive and their banter is lethal. She is "Queenie" and he is "Old Solemn". They fight with each other but also with themselves. They will come out of this stronger because as Spence says about her: “My equal in every way. In banter, in combat, in mind-blowing sex”.
What I love about this series is that it is not only about two people getting together, it is also about family and friends. Hilarious friends at that...
“I love me a deep V. Hell, I lost mine two decades ago. Now I’m more like a soft M” that is Bernard ladies and gentlemen and you do not want to miss him doing his thing.
Thank you @laurapavlovauthor & @willowaster for the ARC!
I thought that I would know what to expect in this book by meeting Emma and Spence in book one. Nope, this is not what happened. Yes, he is extra grumpy and yes, she is extra feisty but forget everything you thought you knew. The title doesn’t give away who is who, because they are a perfect match and they are both equally Bold and Bullheaded.
Their interactions are explosive and their banter is lethal. She is "Queenie" and he is "Old Solemn". They fight with each other but also with themselves. They will come out of this stronger because as Spence says about her: “My equal in every way. In banter, in combat, in mind-blowing sex”.
What I love about this series is that it is not only about two people getting together, it is also about family and friends. Hilarious friends at that...
“I love me a deep V. Hell, I lost mine two decades ago. Now I’m more like a soft M” that is Bernard ladies and gentlemen and you do not want to miss him doing his thing.
Thank you @laurapavlovauthor & @willowaster for the ARC!
kewlshort1's review
4.0
Prepare to feel a lot of feels.
What is it with these swoony brothers falling for women who only give a piece of themselves and keep one foot out the door. ::sigh::
First off, these brothers are the best. They are so hilarious, and their banter and pranks are a riot. The endless nicknames and curse word substitutes will have you in stitches. I love that Spencer (AKA Grumperton and Old Solemn) is also a Hallmark loving softy. These brothers are all completely different personalities, but all just gooey marshmallows inside.
We knew these two were going to be explosive, as no one bickers and banters like they did without having a bunch of passion behind it. And they did not disappoint.
We met Emma in the first book, and like her friend Mya, she has baggage that she refuses to let go off. Parts of this story were hard and frustrating to read. Not because it was written poorly, quite the opposite. Because trauma makes people do things that don’t always make sense. Things like pushing away the decent people who actually want to love you, and NOT pushing away the ones who have caused the trauma in the first place. We see her let her deadbeat addict mom take advantage of her as she stands up and begs for scraps of affection and attention, and then see her push away the guy willing to move mountains for her and keep him at arm’s length. It’s hard to watch it taking place. I felt so many emotions, and my heart hurt for Spence so many times. And Emma at times. But mostly Spence.
I will admit that I was super frustrated with the way she handled the whole harassment from the senior partner, even if it is unfortunately the way it too often happens in reality. Fun fact ladies- it’s not proving your independence when you allow a sleezeball to make passes at you and continue with derogatory comments. It’s not proving you are strong when you don’t do ANYTHING proactively to stop it, or even use the words “stop.” By saying nothing, you’re saying it’s OK. And it’s not. Not only that, but even if you’re ok with allowing it to continue and “toughing it out” the next woman might not be. She has the potential support of a familiar senior partner - one who ABSOLUTELY would have believed her and supported her. The next woman might not. I wanted to shake her for so many chapters over it, and hated that she hurt Spence over it. I sort of hated Emma over it actually. The author did a great job pulling those emotions out of me though! Obviously she eventually quit standing in her own way and realized what she was throwing away. But dang, did it take a minute!
I love these brothers. Seriously the pranks are top notch
What is it with these swoony brothers falling for women who only give a piece of themselves and keep one foot out the door. ::sigh::
First off, these brothers are the best. They are so hilarious, and their banter and pranks are a riot. The endless nicknames and curse word substitutes will have you in stitches. I love that Spencer (AKA Grumperton and Old Solemn) is also a Hallmark loving softy. These brothers are all completely different personalities, but all just gooey marshmallows inside.
We knew these two were going to be explosive, as no one bickers and banters like they did without having a bunch of passion behind it. And they did not disappoint.
We met Emma in the first book, and like her friend Mya, she has baggage that she refuses to let go off. Parts of this story were hard and frustrating to read. Not because it was written poorly, quite the opposite. Because trauma makes people do things that don’t always make sense. Things like pushing away the decent people who actually want to love you, and NOT pushing away the ones who have caused the trauma in the first place. We see her let her deadbeat addict mom take advantage of her as she stands up and begs for scraps of affection and attention, and then see her push away the guy willing to move mountains for her and keep him at arm’s length. It’s hard to watch it taking place. I felt so many emotions, and my heart hurt for Spence so many times. And Emma at times. But mostly Spence.
I will admit that I was super frustrated with the way she handled the whole harassment from the senior partner, even if it is unfortunately the way it too often happens in reality. Fun fact ladies- it’s not proving your independence when you allow a sleezeball to make passes at you and continue with derogatory comments. It’s not proving you are strong when you don’t do ANYTHING proactively to stop it, or even use the words “stop.” By saying nothing, you’re saying it’s OK. And it’s not. Not only that, but even if you’re ok with allowing it to continue and “toughing it out” the next woman might not be. She has the potential support of a familiar senior partner - one who ABSOLUTELY would have believed her and supported her. The next woman might not. I wanted to shake her for so many chapters over it, and hated that she hurt Spence over it. I sort of hated Emma over it actually. The author did a great job pulling those emotions out of me though! Obviously she eventually quit standing in her own way and realized what she was throwing away. But dang, did it take a minute!
I love these brothers. Seriously the pranks are top notch
readwithrach's review
5.0
This book was so much fun. I was laughing so much while reading it even if I was frustrated with Spence and Emma at points. I loved these characters and I love the GD Taylors. I can't wait for the next one!
bookspaced's review
4.0
Spence and Emma‘s story was fun, steamy and just overall good.
I enjoyed their enemies to lovers story very much. I did get annoyed alot with Emma though. She is just soooo stubborn and some of her reasonings weren‘t really adding up.
Her mother left her as a child and she was left to be raised by her father and his friends so she‘s as though as nails.
Spence is super sexy. He‘s the perfect gentleman. He almost had no troubled admitting his attraction to Emma.
I enjoyed The Bold and The Bullheaded.
Willow and Laura did a great job in portraying Spence and Emma‘s story!
4.5⭐️
I enjoyed their enemies to lovers story very much. I did get annoyed alot with Emma though. She is just soooo stubborn and some of her reasonings weren‘t really adding up.
Her mother left her as a child and she was left to be raised by her father and his friends so she‘s as though as nails.
Spence is super sexy. He‘s the perfect gentleman. He almost had no troubled admitting his attraction to Emma.
I enjoyed The Bold and The Bullheaded.
Willow and Laura did a great job in portraying Spence and Emma‘s story!
4.5⭐️
doc_savage's review
3.0
This was…fine. I wanted to like it more, and I did like their connection. For those who don’t care for spice, this was somewhere between mild and medium.
kit10zero4's review
4.0
You never know what someone else is dealing with in their personal life. It's easy to write someone off as being a jerk, even though maybe you weren't so nice either. No, trauma doesn't excuse bad behavior but it does shape us. How guarded we are, how we respond to others. I like that he didn't pity her once he found out more of her personal strife, he empathized. She would have ripped him to ribbons if he had pitied her, lol!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
lovebooksaddict's review
5.0
5 Stars!
POV: Dual (1st Person)
Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers
Triggers: Parental substance abuse
Likes: Everything! What another GD hit in the GD Taylors series!
One of the best enemies-to-lovers I've read! Full of banter, humour, love and plenty of steam!
Dislikes: That it ended and now I have to wait for the next in the series!
Synopsis: The Bold & The Bullheaded follows the next Taylor brother, Spence, and his sparring partner, Emma (who happens to be brother Jesse’s BFF). There is a fine line between love and hate, and these two are tip toeing along it…but which side will they fall? And can Emma get over her past long enough to finally get her own HEA.?
I love the feisty commitment-phobe Emma and sexy broody Spence! Plus the hilarious family banter! Would 100% recommend!
POV: Dual (1st Person)
Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers
Triggers: Parental substance abuse
Likes: Everything! What another GD hit in the GD Taylors series!
One of the best enemies-to-lovers I've read! Full of banter, humour, love and plenty of steam!
Dislikes: That it ended and now I have to wait for the next in the series!
Synopsis: The Bold & The Bullheaded follows the next Taylor brother, Spence, and his sparring partner, Emma (who happens to be brother Jesse’s BFF). There is a fine line between love and hate, and these two are tip toeing along it…but which side will they fall? And can Emma get over her past long enough to finally get her own HEA.?
I love the feisty commitment-phobe Emma and sexy broody Spence! Plus the hilarious family banter! Would 100% recommend!
sunflowers101's review
4.0
This book was cute and a good enemies to lovers story where they both pine for each other for a bit without acting on it. I’d read it again in a heart beat