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raindrops333's Reviews (1.96k)
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was a bit stalky. The author did mention that and it is completely without plot. Enjoyable nonetheless. The spice is very well seasoned. Very very short. This is a fantasy world where two adults find insta-lust, don't compare it to reality and take the author's word for it, it is just smut.
Some of the content could be triggering.
Some of the content could be triggering.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3/5 🌶️
## Tropes
- mafia princess
- mutual pining
- he falls first
- bodyguard
- forced proximity
## 📖 My Thoughts
She's a mafia princess who wants a career, he's the man assigned to protect her. He falls first for her banter and personality. She wants freedom, but realizes she puts others in danger when she tries. For a mafia book, this author focused more on the relationship aspect of the two main characters than the violence of the world, although there was plenty. I loved how through the story, the two develop a bond that makes them finally realize they love each other. The twists and turns were mildly predictable.
## ⚠️ Triggers
Mafia
Murder
Sexual content
## 🌶️ Spice
A few open door scenes. Not to overwhelm the story. They were super hot.
## Tropes
- mafia princess
- mutual pining
- he falls first
- bodyguard
- forced proximity
## 📖 My Thoughts
She's a mafia princess who wants a career, he's the man assigned to protect her. He falls first for her banter and personality. She wants freedom, but realizes she puts others in danger when she tries. For a mafia book, this author focused more on the relationship aspect of the two main characters than the violence of the world, although there was plenty. I loved how through the story, the two develop a bond that makes them finally realize they love each other. The twists and turns were mildly predictable.
## ⚠️ Triggers
Mafia
Murder
Sexual content
## 🌶️ Spice
A few open door scenes. Not to overwhelm the story. They were super hot.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Tropes
- age gap
- grumpy vs sunshine
- single mom
- workplace romance
- dual POV
📖 My Thoughts
This short novella is packed full of feelings. Beckett and Gemma have wonderful banter. She's a single mum barely keeping it together. The pressure she puts on herself is something many of us can relate to. I was feeling anxious knowing all she was trying to keep together. When they work together in a project they get stuck and feelings develop more. I loved how this author cared for her characters, as short as this story was, she conveyed the essence of how they grew from coworkers to HEA. I cannot recommend this book enough. If you do too much, and feel anxious all the time, pick this book to feel more optimistic.
⚠️ Triggers
Single mum
Age gap
Anxiety
<Spoiler>Misogyny
Workplace harassment
🌶️ Spice
He falls first and manages to be careful with her. Open door but brief. It went with the flow of the story.
Special Notes
The music scene was very emotional. Loved the blueprint cover.
The author graciously provided a copy to review. Opinions are my own.
- age gap
- grumpy vs sunshine
- single mom
- workplace romance
- dual POV
📖 My Thoughts
This short novella is packed full of feelings. Beckett and Gemma have wonderful banter. She's a single mum barely keeping it together. The pressure she puts on herself is something many of us can relate to. I was feeling anxious knowing all she was trying to keep together. When they work together in a project they get stuck and feelings develop more. I loved how this author cared for her characters, as short as this story was, she conveyed the essence of how they grew from coworkers to HEA. I cannot recommend this book enough. If you do too much, and feel anxious all the time, pick this book to feel more optimistic.
⚠️ Triggers
Single mum
Age gap
Anxiety
<Spoiler>Misogyny
Workplace harassment
🌶️ Spice
He falls first and manages to be careful with her. Open door but brief. It went with the flow of the story.
Special Notes
The music scene was very emotional. Loved the blueprint cover.
The author graciously provided a copy to review. Opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny