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readfrenzy's review against another edition
1.0
I loved Sandra Brown's "Mirror Mirror" but was extremely disappointed with this effort. This book offered some witty bantering between the two main characters, but the romance was unsatisfying--not nearly enough build-up of believable tension between them. Some of their behavior seemed ludicrous--almost like Brown was forcing conflict. And the writing was not very discriptive. The story is set in Hawaii and yet I had no sense of scenery. A disappointment all the way around.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Adam's Fall by Sandra Brown
Lila Mason and her sister Elizabeth are close. Elizabeth wants her sister to work with her handicapped boss, Adam. Lila is a physical therapist.
Elizabeth has a family and life of her own to keep her occupied. Adam has an attitude and lots of money. He terrorizes the nurses and therapists.
Lila has arrived in Hawaii to take over his therapy and that's the last thing he wants. She won't give up on him. Steamy hot sex scenes.
Money can't buy his health back and he throws a fit when she installs the pulley and trapeze over his bed and she explains why they would be good for him to use.
Part I enjoyed was the medical terms and muscles and how she was going to work them to keep them active. Sexual playful tensions get to them both.
Lila Mason and her sister Elizabeth are close. Elizabeth wants her sister to work with her handicapped boss, Adam. Lila is a physical therapist.
Elizabeth has a family and life of her own to keep her occupied. Adam has an attitude and lots of money. He terrorizes the nurses and therapists.
Lila has arrived in Hawaii to take over his therapy and that's the last thing he wants. She won't give up on him. Steamy hot sex scenes.
Money can't buy his health back and he throws a fit when she installs the pulley and trapeze over his bed and she explains why they would be good for him to use.
Part I enjoyed was the medical terms and muscles and how she was going to work them to keep them active. Sexual playful tensions get to them both.
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
5.0
Great book. I loved the chemistry between the two characters. The banter was comedic and endearing. Two thumbs up to Lilah and Adam. Yes!!
shahrun's review against another edition
4.0
I guess I have to tell you that I got this copy free through GoodReads Giveaways. It was actualy an unexpected bonus with Mirror Image by the same author. Anyway - this review is all my own opinion!
I have never considered myself a 'romance reader', as I thought they were mindless trash (sorry). But this book changed my mind. I found the subject matter interesting (Physical Therapy). I think it was well writen and I enjoyed reading it. I won't be avoiding them anymore.
I have never considered myself a 'romance reader', as I thought they were mindless trash (sorry). But this book changed my mind. I found the subject matter interesting (Physical Therapy). I think it was well writen and I enjoyed reading it. I won't be avoiding them anymore.
destinugrainy's review against another edition
4.0
Saya lagi keranjingan baca novelnya Sandra Brown, apalagi beberapa novel Sandra Brown yang saya baca akhir-akhir ini memang sudah masuk daftar wishlist untuk dibaca. Novel yang satu ini masuk dalam wishlist saya sejak membaca Fanta C. Saya penasaran dengan karakter Lilah Mason, adiknya Elizabeth yang nyentrik. Apalagi dalam novel ini dia “dipasangkan” dengan bos-nya Elizabeth, Adam Cavanaugh.
Adam Cavanaugh mengalami cidera yang cukup parah ketika terjatuh dalam pendakian gunung. Bagian bawah tubuhnya menjadi lumpuh. Namun bukan hanya tubuhnya yang terluka, ego dalam dirinya juga ikut terluka. Sebagai seorang pengusaha sukses yang selalu melakukan apa saja yang diinginkannya, dan tidak peduli pada hambatan apapun, kelumpuhannya membuat harga dirinya ikut hancur. Dia menolak segala bentuk terapi yang ditawarkan oleh rumah sakit.
Lilah Mason, salah satu terapis fisik terbaik, diminta oleh Elizabeth untuk membantu Adam. Lilah awalnya menolak dengan tegas, karena antara dirinya dan Adam saling tidak menyukai. Jika mereka berdekatan, selalu saja ada hal yang mereka perdebatkan. Ketika akhirnya Lilah tiba di Hawaii, di rumah peristirahatan tempat Adam bersembunyi, Adam jelas-jelas menolak kehadirannya. Tapi bukan Lilah namanya jika dia menyerah. Meski Adam berusaha keras menentangnya, Lilah lebih keras lagi dalam merawat dan melatih Adam.
Saling debat sudah menjadi menu harian bagi Lilah dan Adam. Lilah memahami kondisi mental pria seperti Adam ketika berada dalam kondisinya, sehingga dia mengusahakan berbagai cara untuk mengembalikan rasa percaya diri Adam. Salah satu hal yang dikuatirkan Adam adalah kemampuan seksualnya tidak berfungsi lagi. Ketika Lucretia, salah satu kekasih Adam, datang untuk menawarkan dirinya bagi Adam, Lilah justru menentangnya habis-habisan. Bukan saja karena wanita itu justru membawa kemunduran fisik pada terapi yang sudah mereka lakukan, tapi terlebih karena rasa cemburunya. Tentu saja Adam mengetahui niat Lucretia yang datang padanya dengan alasan uang, namun dia memanfaatkan kehadiran Lucretia untuk mencari tahu apakah Lilah menyukainya atau tidak. Baik Adam maupun Lilah tidak bisa menghindari ketertarikan diantara keduanya. Hingga ketika Lilah membantu Adam membuktikan dia tidak kehilangan kemampuan seksualnya, Lilah menyadari bahwa dia sudah memilih cintanya daripada tugas profesional yang harus dilakukannya. Untuk itu dia harus meninggalkan Adam.
Kisah Lilah dan Adam yang penuh dengan verbal banter justru menarik untuk diikuti. Sosok Lilah yang tegas, nyentrik, keras kepala, dan selalu berbicara blak-blakan memang berbeda jauh dengan kakaknya Elizabeth. Namun karakter ini pas dengan Lilah sebagai terapis fisik, maupun Lilah yang harus berhadapan dengan Adam. Karakter Adam sendiri digambarkan dengan baik, meski alur ceritanya dikisahkan dari sisi Lilah. Dalam novel ini kita juga mendapatkan sekilas kisah Elizabeth dan Thad yang menantikan anak ketiga mereka. Saya merekomendasikan serial Mason Sisters ini untuk kalian yang suka dengan novel romance-nya Sandra Brown.
Adam Cavanaugh mengalami cidera yang cukup parah ketika terjatuh dalam pendakian gunung. Bagian bawah tubuhnya menjadi lumpuh. Namun bukan hanya tubuhnya yang terluka, ego dalam dirinya juga ikut terluka. Sebagai seorang pengusaha sukses yang selalu melakukan apa saja yang diinginkannya, dan tidak peduli pada hambatan apapun, kelumpuhannya membuat harga dirinya ikut hancur. Dia menolak segala bentuk terapi yang ditawarkan oleh rumah sakit.
Lilah Mason, salah satu terapis fisik terbaik, diminta oleh Elizabeth untuk membantu Adam. Lilah awalnya menolak dengan tegas, karena antara dirinya dan Adam saling tidak menyukai. Jika mereka berdekatan, selalu saja ada hal yang mereka perdebatkan. Ketika akhirnya Lilah tiba di Hawaii, di rumah peristirahatan tempat Adam bersembunyi, Adam jelas-jelas menolak kehadirannya. Tapi bukan Lilah namanya jika dia menyerah. Meski Adam berusaha keras menentangnya, Lilah lebih keras lagi dalam merawat dan melatih Adam.
Saling debat sudah menjadi menu harian bagi Lilah dan Adam. Lilah memahami kondisi mental pria seperti Adam ketika berada dalam kondisinya, sehingga dia mengusahakan berbagai cara untuk mengembalikan rasa percaya diri Adam. Salah satu hal yang dikuatirkan Adam adalah kemampuan seksualnya tidak berfungsi lagi. Ketika Lucretia, salah satu kekasih Adam, datang untuk menawarkan dirinya bagi Adam, Lilah justru menentangnya habis-habisan. Bukan saja karena wanita itu justru membawa kemunduran fisik pada terapi yang sudah mereka lakukan, tapi terlebih karena rasa cemburunya. Tentu saja Adam mengetahui niat Lucretia yang datang padanya dengan alasan uang, namun dia memanfaatkan kehadiran Lucretia untuk mencari tahu apakah Lilah menyukainya atau tidak. Baik Adam maupun Lilah tidak bisa menghindari ketertarikan diantara keduanya. Hingga ketika Lilah membantu Adam membuktikan dia tidak kehilangan kemampuan seksualnya, Lilah menyadari bahwa dia sudah memilih cintanya daripada tugas profesional yang harus dilakukannya. Untuk itu dia harus meninggalkan Adam.
Kisah Lilah dan Adam yang penuh dengan verbal banter justru menarik untuk diikuti. Sosok Lilah yang tegas, nyentrik, keras kepala, dan selalu berbicara blak-blakan memang berbeda jauh dengan kakaknya Elizabeth. Namun karakter ini pas dengan Lilah sebagai terapis fisik, maupun Lilah yang harus berhadapan dengan Adam. Karakter Adam sendiri digambarkan dengan baik, meski alur ceritanya dikisahkan dari sisi Lilah. Dalam novel ini kita juga mendapatkan sekilas kisah Elizabeth dan Thad yang menantikan anak ketiga mereka. Saya merekomendasikan serial Mason Sisters ini untuk kalian yang suka dengan novel romance-nya Sandra Brown.
selinamarcille's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. I did think certain aspects were somewhat unrealistic, based on the way Lilah acted, but I still enjoyed it! I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but I still enjoyed it. I'd love to see a sequel focusing on Adam and Lilah. I'll definitely be keeping this on a shelf to reread!
dontmissythesereads's review against another edition
2.0
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thenia's review against another edition
3.0
The sequel to [b:Fanta C|30391|Fanta C (Mason Sisters, #1)|Sandra Brown|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1403188855s/30391.jpg|13554391] and Elizabeth's sister Lilah's story.
Lilah is the opposite of her sister and doesn't believe a happy life with love and kids is in the cards for her. She's a self-assured physical therapist, cynical and not caring about anyone's opinion.
She also rubs Adam, Elizabeth's business partner, completely the wrong way. Adam, who is used to people obeying his every command, does not appreciate Lilah's attitude and the two have been at odds since the very first time they met.
Unfortunately, Adam gets in an accident and ends up needing Lilah's help, no matter how much he doesn't want it. As soon as she arrives at his house to start his treatment, the two of them start bickering and snipping at each other, but the attraction between them can't be denied.
A very enjoyable, if dated, enemies to lovers story with delicious animosity masking passion between the couple.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Fanta C (Mason Sisters, #1)
Lilah is the opposite of her sister and doesn't believe a happy life with love and kids is in the cards for her. She's a self-assured physical therapist, cynical and not caring about anyone's opinion.
She also rubs Adam, Elizabeth's business partner, completely the wrong way. Adam, who is used to people obeying his every command, does not appreciate Lilah's attitude and the two have been at odds since the very first time they met.
Unfortunately, Adam gets in an accident and ends up needing Lilah's help, no matter how much he doesn't want it. As soon as she arrives at his house to start his treatment, the two of them start bickering and snipping at each other, but the attraction between them can't be denied.
A very enjoyable, if dated, enemies to lovers story with delicious animosity masking passion between the couple.
Previous book reviews:
✦ Fanta C (Mason Sisters, #1)
takethyme's review against another edition
5.0
Adam Cavanaugh and Lilah Mason had a history: they detested each other. Both had strong personalities with different outlooks on life. Adam was a close friend and business associate of Lilah's sister but every time he and Lilah met, they clashed. To say that they don't get along, is to put it mildly.
At the opening of ADAM'S FALL, Adam had been in a climbing accident and was suffering: he needed physical therapy. Lilah, a therapist, is called upon by family to help him. After much deliberation she agrees but only if everyone abides by her rules. Adam was furious.
From the outset, scintillating ridicule and snarky comments go hand in hand. Lilah knows that Adam is hurt and angry about what happened to his body and his friends over in Italy. He fought dirty by verbally assaulting her every chance he got. And that was fine with her. Her motto was: Bring. It. On.
If you are a medical purist, you may take issues with Lilah's style of therapy. But I believe Ms. Brown did the groundwork to learn what were accepted forms of therapy when this book was first written. Just 'suspend your disbelief'.
Adam comes on strong as a typical alpha male. Lilah had no problem jumping down his throat when he wouldn't listen to her or follow directions. Their moodiness, angst, and tension took center stage. ADAM'S FALL was unpredictably crazy but still managed to touch base with some poignancy and depth.
This story is the sequel to FANTA C but I had no problem with it as a stand-alone. I was in the mood for a quick-read to take my mind off other things. This story served its purpose.
At the opening of ADAM'S FALL, Adam had been in a climbing accident and was suffering: he needed physical therapy. Lilah, a therapist, is called upon by family to help him. After much deliberation she agrees but only if everyone abides by her rules. Adam was furious.
From the outset, scintillating ridicule and snarky comments go hand in hand. Lilah knows that Adam is hurt and angry about what happened to his body and his friends over in Italy. He fought dirty by verbally assaulting her every chance he got. And that was fine with her. Her motto was: Bring. It. On.
If you are a medical purist, you may take issues with Lilah's style of therapy. But I believe Ms. Brown did the groundwork to learn what were accepted forms of therapy when this book was first written. Just 'suspend your disbelief'.
Adam comes on strong as a typical alpha male. Lilah had no problem jumping down his throat when he wouldn't listen to her or follow directions. Their moodiness, angst, and tension took center stage. ADAM'S FALL was unpredictably crazy but still managed to touch base with some poignancy and depth.
This story is the sequel to FANTA C but I had no problem with it as a stand-alone. I was in the mood for a quick-read to take my mind off other things. This story served its purpose.
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