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wealie's review
4.0
4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 - A solid and engaging story for Lazarus and his feisty mate Alex
Although this story didn’t have as much danger and drama as the first two novels [b:A Mate for York|26116818|A Mate for York (The Program, #1)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1441924140s/26116818.jpg|46063736] and [b:A Mate for Gideon|26525761|A Mate for Gideon (The Program, #2)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442328503s/26525761.jpg|46516829] from [a:Charlene Hartnady|7775152|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1391835127p2/7775152.jpg]’s The Program series I still really enjoyed it. The book contains major spoilers for the first two novels and you learn a lot about Lazarus in the initial two books as well that help to inform his behaviour towards Alex. For this reason although it is a standalone HEA for Lazarus and Alex, it’s best enjoyed by reading the series in order and if possible read the Chosen series, from which this series is a spin off and also has spoilers for.
The novel’s timeline runs concurrent with some of the events from the previous novel A mate for Gideon, which at times seems a little weird if you’ve read the other novels you already know what is going to happen with Gideon and his mate Jenna.
I really like Lazarus, from his interactions with York and Gideon in their respective novels he was always a little gruff, unapologetic in being himself, but a big softie with a gooey centre at his heart. The fact all the women in the program bar Jenna find him scary is heartbreaking and you really feel for him. Then along comes the firebrand that is Alex, she intrigues him from the first and doesn’t seem to be afraid of him no matter what. Lazarus is instantly attracted but senses her motivations don’t entirely add up.
Alex is determined to get her story and prove her worth as a journalist and make her father proud. Desperate to get in on the Program she arrives late after a mix up over being contacted with the details. Now her only chance to secure a place is if one of the elite males chooses her. Alex must convince Lazarus to choose her if she’s ever to get her story, but what she didn’t account for was feeling so attracted to the gorgeous hunk.
It’s a simple story, but nicely written with some lovely humour. the attraction between Lazarus and Alex sparkles off the pages and the novel is at its best when Lazarus is trying to convince Alex to go further in their relationship and Alex is trying to maintain some distance. Throughout you’re pulling for the two of them to make it as a couple and get over the barriers that stand between them.
Overall it’s a sweet read, which given Lazarus’s size and reputation seems a bit ironic. Well worth a read and looking forward to the next instalment [b:A Mate for Griffin|28113582|A Mate for Griffin (The Program, #4)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1449448721s/28113582.jpg|48122379].
Although this story didn’t have as much danger and drama as the first two novels [b:A Mate for York|26116818|A Mate for York (The Program, #1)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1441924140s/26116818.jpg|46063736] and [b:A Mate for Gideon|26525761|A Mate for Gideon (The Program, #2)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1442328503s/26525761.jpg|46516829] from [a:Charlene Hartnady|7775152|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1391835127p2/7775152.jpg]’s The Program series I still really enjoyed it. The book contains major spoilers for the first two novels and you learn a lot about Lazarus in the initial two books as well that help to inform his behaviour towards Alex. For this reason although it is a standalone HEA for Lazarus and Alex, it’s best enjoyed by reading the series in order and if possible read the Chosen series, from which this series is a spin off and also has spoilers for.
The novel’s timeline runs concurrent with some of the events from the previous novel A mate for Gideon, which at times seems a little weird if you’ve read the other novels you already know what is going to happen with Gideon and his mate Jenna.
I really like Lazarus, from his interactions with York and Gideon in their respective novels he was always a little gruff, unapologetic in being himself, but a big softie with a gooey centre at his heart. The fact all the women in the program bar Jenna find him scary is heartbreaking and you really feel for him. Then along comes the firebrand that is Alex, she intrigues him from the first and doesn’t seem to be afraid of him no matter what. Lazarus is instantly attracted but senses her motivations don’t entirely add up.
Alex is determined to get her story and prove her worth as a journalist and make her father proud. Desperate to get in on the Program she arrives late after a mix up over being contacted with the details. Now her only chance to secure a place is if one of the elite males chooses her. Alex must convince Lazarus to choose her if she’s ever to get her story, but what she didn’t account for was feeling so attracted to the gorgeous hunk.
It’s a simple story, but nicely written with some lovely humour. the attraction between Lazarus and Alex sparkles off the pages and the novel is at its best when Lazarus is trying to convince Alex to go further in their relationship and Alex is trying to maintain some distance. Throughout you’re pulling for the two of them to make it as a couple and get over the barriers that stand between them.
Overall it’s a sweet read, which given Lazarus’s size and reputation seems a bit ironic. Well worth a read and looking forward to the next instalment [b:A Mate for Griffin|28113582|A Mate for Griffin (The Program, #4)|Charlene Hartnady|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1449448721s/28113582.jpg|48122379].
lynn_adams's review
5.0
I freaking LOVED this book. I LOVE Lazarus! LOVE LOVE LOVE ♡ big cuddly teddy bear ♡ Normally I dont care for this kind of story. I just hate that kind of deception. Even though she did fall in love for real in the middle, I just dont care for that kind of story line. I dont usually end up likely that character in the end.
BUT I didnt hate end up hating Alex. I thought Charlene wrote Alex very well. Charlene made her seem really torn up about her lies. Made it believable for me to forgive her for hurting the big o teddy bear named Lazarus lol
I loved that Alex, Cass, and Jenna all became pregnant at the end.
Five stars!
BUT I didnt hate end up hating Alex. I thought Charlene wrote Alex very well. Charlene made her seem really torn up about her lies. Made it believable for me to forgive her for hurting the big o teddy bear named Lazarus lol
I loved that Alex, Cass, and Jenna all became pregnant at the end.
Five stars!
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