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beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
A cute (yet steamy!) fake relationship/lovers-with-a-past story!
I really liked both Carson and Gemma. Her less-than-ideal upbringing has led her to believe that relationships are toxic and to be avoided--she's built up a fake "bad girl" rep to protect her heart. Carson's spent ten years searching for...something. It's not until he once again encounters the girl who gave him her virginity and then disappeared from his life as quickly as she'd entered it that he realizes what it was he'd been looking for. The reasons behind their pseudo-engagement were fairly believable, as reasons go, and of course their history makes them progressing quickly into more reasonable. It was perfectly clear to everyone but Carson and Gemma where their "fake relationship" was going to go before the book's end--they took a whole lot of super-sexy scenes to finally be convinced ;)
The secondary characters--Carson's family and Gemma's BFF Alex--were enjoyable as well, and we do get a couple of glimpses of some of the other people who work at Carson's hospital that make me think this is a series to keep an eye out for.
The relationship "black moment" ends up being resolved pretty quickly--actually, the whole ending of the novel is wrapped up relatively painlessly--it kind of made me want to see them work a bit harder for their HEA. Overall, though, Engaging the Bachelor was an entertaining way to spend a few hours (especially if those hours are also spent laying around in a hammock ;) Gotta love summer!)
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / B-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked both Carson and Gemma. Her less-than-ideal upbringing has led her to believe that relationships are toxic and to be avoided--she's built up a fake "bad girl" rep to protect her heart. Carson's spent ten years searching for...something. It's not until he once again encounters the girl who gave him her virginity and then disappeared from his life as quickly as she'd entered it that he realizes what it was he'd been looking for. The reasons behind their pseudo-engagement were fairly believable, as reasons go, and of course their history makes them progressing quickly into more reasonable. It was perfectly clear to everyone but Carson and Gemma where their "fake relationship" was going to go before the book's end--they took a whole lot of super-sexy scenes to finally be convinced ;)
The secondary characters--Carson's family and Gemma's BFF Alex--were enjoyable as well, and we do get a couple of glimpses of some of the other people who work at Carson's hospital that make me think this is a series to keep an eye out for.
The relationship "black moment" ends up being resolved pretty quickly--actually, the whole ending of the novel is wrapped up relatively painlessly--it kind of made me want to see them work a bit harder for their HEA. Overall, though, Engaging the Bachelor was an entertaining way to spend a few hours (especially if those hours are also spent laying around in a hammock ;) Gotta love summer!)
Rating: 3 1/2 stars / B-
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
lauraanne9's review against another edition
3.0
***ARC Provided by the publisher and NetGalley***
I enjoyed this book. That said, there was nothing great or terrible about this book and it really doesn't stand out for me in any way.
Carson was fun, compassionate, and it was clear that he was attracted to Gemma for more than the short term arrangement that they worked out. Gemma was feisty and at times a little frustrating in her unwillingness to acknowledge Carson and how he felt about her, that they had more than a pretend engagement.
The writing was strong, the chemistry was hot, and the characters were fun. The situation was mostly believable. It was a solid novel within the trope of fake engagements and relationships with a time limit, but there was nothing that really said "Read this before you read something else" That said, there was also nothing that said don't read this one.
I enjoyed this book. That said, there was nothing great or terrible about this book and it really doesn't stand out for me in any way.
Carson was fun, compassionate, and it was clear that he was attracted to Gemma for more than the short term arrangement that they worked out. Gemma was feisty and at times a little frustrating in her unwillingness to acknowledge Carson and how he felt about her, that they had more than a pretend engagement.
The writing was strong, the chemistry was hot, and the characters were fun. The situation was mostly believable. It was a solid novel within the trope of fake engagements and relationships with a time limit, but there was nothing that really said "Read this before you read something else" That said, there was also nothing that said don't read this one.
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