Vase

I listened to Fran Burgoyne’s narration, and found myself enjoying the story.

I will be honest… I fell asleep during the first few hours of the book. So I don’t really know how things started out. But I do remember thinking about returning the book early before accidentally dozing off. When I woke up again, sudden the book was pretty good. The characters at that point had a small amount of chemistry already set up so I was able to enjoy their bickering.

When it comes to an enemies to lovers romance, the book plays it pretty safe. It is less of enemies and more ‘mutual dislike’ for each other. Still, it is enjoyable. And the characters are able to have plenty of quirky cheek reddening moments. There was a moment I thought I’d have to put on headphones, but I’ll leave that up to you to discover.

*Oh my, is that an ankle? How scandalous! Let me reply by showing a bit of neck.*

I think my real enjoyment of the book, came from the narrator. I feel if I tried reading this myself, the charm of the characters wouldn’t have shone through for me.

The driving plot of the story is ‘meh’. By its conclusion I didn’t feel any sort of glee or relief that it was over. But let’s be honest, you’re here for romance, not saving a kingdom. Still, I think the book deserves my rating of 4 stars, merely because of my enjoyment of the characters.

The cover of the book is gorgeous, and I was very pleased to find there are a few people who have made fanart for me to continue to enjoy.

This 👏 Book 👏 Is 👏Perfect 👏

So, I am currently reading through Harry Potter for the first time ever, (this is related to Swipe Right For Monsters, I swear). And one of the things I have fallen in love with is the back and forth conversation between different characters and a plot that every scene and every moment means something. The smallest things that may feel like world building turn into such a life altering moment in later chapters.

This book is my Harry Potter, for my spicy romance heart.

I literally burst out laughing multiple times. It is the perfect balance of lightheartedness, pain, and heat. Every character is alive, each one with their own quirks to fall madly in love with. Not once does the author ruin a moment by telling instead of showing. She won’t blatantly say these are their kinks (like so many authors do. Which in the way they word, it tends to give me the ick), instead you’ll learn them subtly over multiple chapters until you’re craving to see it in full action.

Honestly, I wish the spicy scenes were longer, but they do fit perfectly for the story. And if you reach the end of the story and are craving more, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise.

Instantly this has become one of my favourite books, and I can definitely see myself opening it up again. I think I’m going to pick up another R. O’Leary and see if she continues to hit the spot.