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bellatoric's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute romance novel that I listened to via audiobook this week every time I was at the gym. It made me laugh, giggle, blush, and overall just smile the entire time. The characters were fairly simple, both of them not liking each other in the beginning but developing a sort of chemistry you're rooting for in the end.
It was my first time listening/reading a book by this author and I definitely think I'll be picking up more books because all the characters seemed really interesting and definitely felt like they're all going to have really good stories!
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an audiobook of this book!
It was my first time listening/reading a book by this author and I definitely think I'll be picking up more books because all the characters seemed really interesting and definitely felt like they're all going to have really good stories!
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an audiobook of this book!
caaaaaaaaaaassie's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable enough. I liked the premise of the "date pact" but it got weird towards the end with the baby plot
stacyroth's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Maggie and Tyler have each been burned by a past love and have no interest in finding someone new. However, Maggie’s best friend gets her to make a pact: they will each have at least one date per month for a year and stay open to the possibility of love. One night, Maggie’s date stands her up, and it’s the end of the night. Tyler, her upstairs neighbor, agrees to stand in for the date. Maggie knows he’s smoking hot, but they fight constantly, so she’s not interested in him – or is she?
This book was full of sexual tension. I loved the fact that the roadblocks for the relationship were not due to lack of communication, as seems to be the case in so many romance books these days. I did think it was kind of ridiculous that at one point in the story, Maggie is like, 'I haven’t had sex in three years; I had better find someone to <i>kiss</i> me to fulfill that need.' (paraphrased, not an actual quote) I really liked the friendship in the group and the easy way Tyler fit in after meeting them. I’m a huge fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, so I can’t wait to check out the next book in this trilogy!
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an audio ARC of this book.
This book was full of sexual tension. I loved the fact that the roadblocks for the relationship were not due to lack of communication, as seems to be the case in so many romance books these days. I did think it was kind of ridiculous that at one point in the story, Maggie is like, 'I haven’t had sex in three years; I had better find someone to <i>kiss</i> me to fulfill that need.' (paraphrased, not an actual quote) I really liked the friendship in the group and the easy way Tyler fit in after meeting them. I’m a huge fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, so I can’t wait to check out the next book in this trilogy!
Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an audio ARC of this book.
raciethereader's review against another edition
4.0
I cannot decide whether to rate this book a 3 or a 4. I am deciding on a 4 because what it does well, it does very well.
Maggie has sworn off romantic relationships due to a bad experience with her ex-fiancé. Her best friend, Ava, decides they need to try to date and they make a bet to go on one date a month. If they don't, then they other the other person a day at the spa. This bet is complicated by Tyler moving into the apartment upstairs. Maggie and Tyler are attracted to one another. Tyler is unavailable for a romantic relationship, and you find out why half way through the book.
The best part about this book was the dialogue. The dialogue between Maggie and Tyler, as well as among Ava, Ford, and Sam was fantastic and witty. The sexual chemistry between Maggie and Tyler was also fantastic. The relationships between the friends were amusing to read. The sex scenes were well written and not over the top. Based on all of this, I would rate the book 5 stars.
So why am I debating a 3 star rating? I did not like Tyler's big reason for not wanting a relationship. I also did not finish the book, but kept going solely due to the dialogue. I also felt it ended abruptly with some untidy ends.
That said, I will likely read the next book in the series as I would love to see things play out between Sam and Ava.
Maggie has sworn off romantic relationships due to a bad experience with her ex-fiancé. Her best friend, Ava, decides they need to try to date and they make a bet to go on one date a month. If they don't, then they other the other person a day at the spa. This bet is complicated by Tyler moving into the apartment upstairs. Maggie and Tyler are attracted to one another. Tyler is unavailable for a romantic relationship, and you find out why half way through the book.
The best part about this book was the dialogue. The dialogue between Maggie and Tyler, as well as among Ava, Ford, and Sam was fantastic and witty. The sexual chemistry between Maggie and Tyler was also fantastic. The relationships between the friends were amusing to read. The sex scenes were well written and not over the top. Based on all of this, I would rate the book 5 stars.
So why am I debating a 3 star rating? I did not like Tyler's big reason for not wanting a relationship. I also did not finish the book, but kept going solely due to the dialogue. I also felt it ended abruptly with some untidy ends.
That said, I will likely read the next book in the series as I would love to see things play out between Sam and Ava.
kb33's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
TW/CW:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy
thefauxwriter's review against another edition
3.0
3 Stars...!
The story probably deserves a 4.5 star rating but I couldn't connect with the writing. This was my first book of the author and she just didn't work for me.
The story was a good one. I liked their banter, the concept, the gang. I liked Maggie, Tyler, Ava,Sam, Ford. I'm actually looking forward to Sam and Ava's book. But the author explains each detail so explicitly that it gets borderline boring. I skipped a few passages and at the end I was just rolling to finish the novel.
And I was really disappointed with the ending. You know the feeling when you feel like you heard something and pick up a cricket bat just in case whereas it turns out to be nothing?
That's how sapping the end was. It was abrupt and didn't appease me.
But this could all just be me and you could love the bobook. So if you like a fun contemporary romance. The enemies turned lovers type? Then be sure to pick it up.
The story probably deserves a 4.5 star rating but I couldn't connect with the writing. This was my first book of the author and she just didn't work for me.
The story was a good one. I liked their banter, the concept, the gang. I liked Maggie, Tyler, Ava,Sam, Ford. I'm actually looking forward to Sam and Ava's book. But the author explains each detail so explicitly that it gets borderline boring. I skipped a few passages and at the end I was just rolling to finish the novel.
And I was really disappointed with the ending. You know the feeling when you feel like you heard something and pick up a cricket bat just in case whereas it turns out to be nothing?
That's how sapping the end was. It was abrupt and didn't appease me.
But this could all just be me and you could love the bobook. So if you like a fun contemporary romance. The enemies turned lovers type? Then be sure to pick it up.
liferhi_inspired's review against another edition
4.0
There is nothing that I love more than to have a whitty heroine that banters with a sexy hero; and this book has it! Maggie and Tyler have had a razzing style relationship from the very beginning, which leads to several laugh at loud moments. While the fun banter between these two is never ending...so is the sexual tension. While I wouldn't necessarily consider this an erotic romance, there's definitely some scorchingly hot sex scenes that will leave you begging for more.
The writing style that Ms. Kelly had in this book was great. The plot had a good variety of ups and downs (though at times could be a tad predictable) and the characters were fabulous. I really enjoy books that have characters that will make you giggle and have you wishing that you could be friends in real life.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions*
The writing style that Ms. Kelly had in this book was great. The plot had a good variety of ups and downs (though at times could be a tad predictable) and the characters were fabulous. I really enjoy books that have characters that will make you giggle and have you wishing that you could be friends in real life.
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions*
leticia_jersey_girl's review against another edition
5.0
This was the first book I ever read by Mira Lyn Kelly. It came as a surprise to me how much I enjoyed the characters and the whole story. The pace is just right. These are characters who are flawed and who are presented as such - with an attitude and a temper! Tyler is dreamy and Maggie is the girl for him. Their friends are those meddling, inquisitive, curious ones who drive you insane and that you secretly (or not so secretly) wish you had. The banter had me smiling the whole time. Great love story. Loved it.