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Cash by Jessica Peterson
3.5
This was a good, quick, spicy, cowboy romance. City girl & country boy get off on the wrong foot but eventually realize first impressions aren't always correct. & then they fall head over heels in love with each other. This story definitely didn't reinvent the wheel, but it was enjoyable.
Mollie & Cash in the first few chapters were so annoying. They were both acting like spoiled entitled brats and I really thought about DNFing. I am happy I gave them a chance and by the time Mollie made it to the ranch things got a lot better. I enjoyed this part of the story. The characters had good banter and sexual tension. I liked seeing Mollie rediscover parts of herself and learn about her father. Once Mollie & Cash got together, the Insta-lust is off the charts. And I do think the romance moved unrealistically fast. Cash was so emotionally intelligent, no conflict really presented much of a problem. Everything got wrapped up really quickly and cleanly. I hate to say it, but the communication was so good, that it was actually a little boring. I wished there were higher stakes & more drama.
I loved the small town & the found family. I liked getting to know Wyatt and I hope we get more glances into the other brothers sooner rather than later. There was a lot of talk of parental grief & regrets in this book. So please be aware if that's something you struggle with.
Mollie & Cash in the first few chapters were so annoying. They were both acting like spoiled entitled brats and I really thought about DNFing. I am happy I gave them a chance and by the time Mollie made it to the ranch things got a lot better. I enjoyed this part of the story. The characters had good banter and sexual tension. I liked seeing Mollie rediscover parts of herself and learn about her father. Once Mollie & Cash got together, the Insta-lust is off the charts. And I do think the romance moved unrealistically fast. Cash was so emotionally intelligent, no conflict really presented much of a problem. Everything got wrapped up really quickly and cleanly. I hate to say it, but the communication was so good, that it was actually a little boring. I wished there were higher stakes & more drama.
I loved the small town & the found family. I liked getting to know Wyatt and I hope we get more glances into the other brothers sooner rather than later. There was a lot of talk of parental grief & regrets in this book. So please be aware if that's something you struggle with.
A Monsoon Rising: A Novel by Thea Guanzon
3.0
The romance really takes the drivers seat in this book. Our two main characters are still acting like enemies when they are so obviously in love with each other. The spice ramps up a bit in this book too (which I enjoyed) but the push & pull felt so immature.
The politics & fantasy elements took a back seat. Every characters loyalties & motivations basically stayed the same, and the non romance plot points felt jumpy. There were a few too many fade to black and come back weeks/months later for my liking.
I thought this series was a duology and was a little upset when I got towards the end of this book and realized this would not be the end. The entire first book and 70% of this book are leading up to one big event. I loved the way the light & shadow powers came together, but because they practiced so much the big event was a little less exciting. I was a little let down. I will say, the action is really well written in this series. I wasn't expecting the last 10% at all. I have higher hopes for the 3rd book.
The politics & fantasy elements took a back seat. Every characters loyalties & motivations basically stayed the same, and the non romance plot points felt jumpy. There were a few too many fade to black and come back weeks/months later for my liking.
I thought this series was a duology and was a little upset when I got towards the end of this book and realized this would not be the end. The entire first book and 70% of this book are leading up to one big event. I loved the way the light & shadow powers came together, but because they practiced so much the big event was a little less exciting. I was a little let down. I will say, the action is really well written in this series. I wasn't expecting the last 10% at all. I have higher hopes for the 3rd book.