Lyssa Kay Adams
Autor de The Bromance Book Club
Series
Obras de Lyssa Kay Adams
Courting the Countess 4 copias
Hot Zone 1 copia
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1974-08-08
- Género
- female
- Nacionalidad
- USA
- Lugares de residencia
- Michigan, USA
- Agente
- Tara Gelsomino
Miembros
Reseñas
First thing I noticed was that one of the narrators also narrated Sarah Adams’ books. This is the first time I have ever recognized a narrator, but I was pleasantly surprised. I think he did a good job.
By now, you (probably) know how much I hate the overly dramatic feminist comments about women always being oppressed (Ali Hazelwood, anyone?). This one had some, but wasn’t as bad as others so it didn’t bother me too much.
I did like the message of the story that relationships take effort and work and it won’t be all rainbows and sunshine. The characters were definitely pig-headed at times but I can see why.
Also, I liked seeing all the guys gather with just the guys. In fiction, you often have much more emphasis on the female characters and their friends (whether they be male of female) so this was a good change.
Overall, I was happy with this book and do plan to read more by the author.
3.5 Stars… (más)
By now, you (probably) know how much I hate the overly dramatic feminist comments about women always being oppressed (Ali Hazelwood, anyone?). This one had some, but wasn’t as bad as others so it didn’t bother me too much.
I did like the message of the story that relationships take effort and work and it won’t be all rainbows and sunshine. The characters were definitely pig-headed at times but I can see why.
Also, I liked seeing all the guys gather with just the guys. In fiction, you often have much more emphasis on the female characters and their friends (whether they be male of female) so this was a good change.
Overall, I was happy with this book and do plan to read more by the author.
3.5 Stars… (más)
I have many of the same thoughts as the first book, which are all written out in my review of the first.
I do wish that there were 2 narrators, like the first book had. It is easier to keep track of the story and the story within the story.
3 Stars
I do wish that there were 2 narrators, like the first book had. It is easier to keep track of the story and the story within the story.
3 Stars
Haha! Love it! See the full review and more at MyBookJoy.com!
Recommended: yeah!
For a how-to-read guide, for an amusing idea of a story, for a book that embraces cliches by giving them a tongue-in-cheek twist
Thoughts:
I'd been looking forward to this release for a while, and had been planning to buddy-read it with a friend. Note - a good friend who I'm comfortable with, because holy sex scenes! But we'll get to that. It was even better than I anticipated, in part because it was done a bit differently than I expected. I laughed a lot, and blushed a time or two as well. The cast of characters all work so well together, and the technical aspects of how it was set up worked perfectly in making you love each of them.
It alternates chapters between Gavin and Thea's perspectives, which ensures you understand them both and can root for them each. In this way it brilliantly avoids demonizing either of them, since their pain and motivation is evident. Their background together of the accidental pregnancy and early marriage come into play a lot, and the way Gavin handles it is truly quite touching. Turning the "trapped into marriage" thing back onto himself is a vulnerable and genuine move that makes you think about your own actions twice.
Oh, my god, did I mention how FUNNY this is? I laughed a ton, and that is often a measure of a good book for me (depending on genre, of course. Hopefully I'm not cackling away reading [b:Gone Girl|19288043|Gone Girl|Gillian Flynn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554086139l/19288043._SY75_.jpg|13306276]). The premise of a bunch of super-macho dudes getting together to read romance novels is obviously rife with opportunities for humor, but the impressive part was the sensitive moments woven in for each of them. Yeah they're macho, but they're also working hard on their relationships despite the difficulties of their professions. And when it comes down to it, sometimes trying is sexy.
Also sexy: the sexy scenes. And they are not shy about working them in, whether in the snippets of the novel-within-the-novel or in the main story itself! Sometimes maybe a little hard to believe, and sometimes also raised questions around what the hell they were doing in bed before all this, because the things that seemed to blow their minds seemed kind of like sex 101. But then again, I guess that's what they were working on, so it makes sense!
A note that some people may be annoyed with having to read generic parts of the book that Gavin and Co. are reading in their book club. You only get bits of the overall story, but for anyone whose read similar period pieces, you'll pretty much be able to fill in the blanks. It's primarily a tool to use as a foil for Gavin and Thea, but I enjoyed them well enough that it wasn't a problem for me.… (más)
Recommended: yeah!
For a how-to-read guide, for an amusing idea of a story, for a book that embraces cliches by giving them a tongue-in-cheek twist
Thoughts:
I'd been looking forward to this release for a while, and had been planning to buddy-read it with a friend. Note - a good friend who I'm comfortable with, because holy sex scenes! But we'll get to that. It was even better than I anticipated, in part because it was done a bit differently than I expected. I laughed a lot, and blushed a time or two as well. The cast of characters all work so well together, and the technical aspects of how it was set up worked perfectly in making you love each of them.
It alternates chapters between Gavin and Thea's perspectives, which ensures you understand them both and can root for them each. In this way it brilliantly avoids demonizing either of them, since their pain and motivation is evident. Their background together of the accidental pregnancy and early marriage come into play a lot, and the way Gavin handles it is truly quite touching. Turning the "trapped into marriage" thing back onto himself is a vulnerable and genuine move that makes you think about your own actions twice.
Oh, my god, did I mention how FUNNY this is? I laughed a ton, and that is often a measure of a good book for me (depending on genre, of course. Hopefully I'm not cackling away reading [b:Gone Girl|19288043|Gone Girl|Gillian Flynn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1554086139l/19288043._SY75_.jpg|13306276]). The premise of a bunch of super-macho dudes getting together to read romance novels is obviously rife with opportunities for humor, but the impressive part was the sensitive moments woven in for each of them. Yeah they're macho, but they're also working hard on their relationships despite the difficulties of their professions. And when it comes down to it, sometimes trying is sexy.
Also sexy: the sexy scenes. And they are not shy about working them in, whether in the snippets of the novel-within-the-novel or in the main story itself! Sometimes maybe a little hard to believe, and sometimes also raised questions around what the hell they were doing in bed before all this, because the things that seemed to blow their minds seemed kind of like sex 101. But then again, I guess that's what they were working on, so it makes sense!
A note that some people may be annoyed with having to read generic parts of the book that Gavin and Co. are reading in their book club. You only get bits of the overall story, but for anyone whose read similar period pieces, you'll pretty much be able to fill in the blanks. It's primarily a tool to use as a foil for Gavin and Thea, but I enjoyed them well enough that it wasn't a problem for me.… (más)
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- Obras
- 13
- Miembros
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- Popularidad
- #9,949
- Valoración
- 3.8
- Reseñas
- 134
- ISBNs
- 57
- Idiomas
- 8
Long Ball Boys, Book 1
I Picked Up This Book Because: Wanted a quick read.
Media Type: Audiobook
Source: Everand
Dates Read: 4/26/24 - 4/27/24
Rating: 4 Stars
Narrator(s): Laurie West and Ryan West
The Characters:
Bree McTavish:
Jax Turner:
Bree’s BFF, Mrs C, Other players in the house
The Story:
I’ve never read anything from this author other than the Bromance Books and I was not disappointed with this out of series book. I am sad it seems this series won’t have more books but I’m just holding on for more from Ms Adams in general.… (más)