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Irresistible #5
Now Or Never
He’s ten years older. My brother's best friend.
And for the next two weeks, he gets to have me in all the ways he’s ever wanted.
HOLLAND
The last time I saw him, he still called me kiddo.
But fast-forward five years and more than a few things have changed.
He’s still Iain Thorn. He’s still my brother’s best friend and the painfully sexy man I clearly never stopped wanting. But me?
Apparently, I’ve grown up in more ways than he can resist.
IAIN
I’m going to hell for looking at her like this.
She’s too young for me. Too sweet and naive.
She has no idea what I would do to her.
But since the day she walked back in my life in that tight little dress, I’ve felt myself caving. I said I’d never in my life get involved with Holland Maxwell.
But since I’m already going to hell, I might as well make it worth it.
And for the next two weeks, he gets to have me in all the ways he’s ever wanted.
HOLLAND
The last time I saw him, he still called me kiddo.
But fast-forward five years and more than a few things have changed.
He’s still Iain Thorn. He’s still my brother’s best friend and the painfully sexy man I clearly never stopped wanting. But me?
Apparently, I’ve grown up in more ways than he can resist.
IAIN
I’m going to hell for looking at her like this.
She’s too young for me. Too sweet and naive.
She has no idea what I would do to her.
But since the day she walked back in my life in that tight little dress, I’ve felt myself caving. I said I’d never in my life get involved with Holland Maxwell.
But since I’m already going to hell, I might as well make it worth it.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 14, 2020
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Stella Rhys
18 books2,243 followersStella Rhys is a romance author who lives for baseball season, Irish coffees and Love Island UK. She was born and raised in New York and when she isn't writing, you can find her with her family and friends, scouring the city in search of her next book-inspiring adventure.
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January 12, 2021
Now or Never is sexy, well-written, entertaining, captivating, and emotional which is exactly what I've come to expect from a Stella Rhys Novel. Every single one of her books I've had the pleasure of reading has been a damn good time. She never fails me, and this time was no exception!
Holland is a heroine that I adored right from the start. She was raised by a strict, overprotective/mentally abusive mother that not only sheltered her from the world, but also alienated her from her peers and others in their community. Despite that, Holland is a confident, well-adjusted woman that strives to be positive and grateful for the good things in her life. She could have become a bitter, anti-social, pessimist (and really who would blame her?), but she doesn't allow her past pain to steal her future joy.
The hero, Iain, is a former wild child turned successful sports agent. He poured every bit of himself into his job leaving very little time to relax and have a personal life. In fact, he was in a monogamous strictly sex only relationship for 5 years to avoid feeling anything deeper than surface level for anyone. It's what made his interest in Holland even more meaningful right from the start. Witnessing the big, badass, business man fall for her was everything! I loved watching her knock down every single one of his walls.
Iain and Holland are explosive together! The chemistry between them is palpable! The sexual tension is so intense I found myself holding my breath at times while reading. Stella Rhys excels at sex, and this might be her hottest book yet! I mean, grab your man, your b.o.b, or both, because you're going to need them when you're done! Holy shit! From the beginning, I needed a fan! Y'all might think I'm exaggerating, but I'm not!
Now or Never has to be one of my favorite novels from this author to date! She always delivers me with the most enjoyable escapes from reality I could ask for. Her stories entertain me. Her writing sucks me in and won't let go. Her characters are well developed and endearing, and the steam between them will blow you away. On top of that, there is a surprising amount of depth and emotion woven in that makes me fall in love with the characters and their creator even more. That's why Stella is and will always be one of my unicorns. If you've never tried one of her books, you're truly missing out!
Fans of steamy romance, awesome heroines, and big, broody heroes, this one's for you!
Holland is a heroine that I adored right from the start. She was raised by a strict, overprotective/mentally abusive mother that not only sheltered her from the world, but also alienated her from her peers and others in their community. Despite that, Holland is a confident, well-adjusted woman that strives to be positive and grateful for the good things in her life. She could have become a bitter, anti-social, pessimist (and really who would blame her?), but she doesn't allow her past pain to steal her future joy.
The hero, Iain, is a former wild child turned successful sports agent. He poured every bit of himself into his job leaving very little time to relax and have a personal life. In fact, he was in a monogamous strictly sex only relationship for 5 years to avoid feeling anything deeper than surface level for anyone. It's what made his interest in Holland even more meaningful right from the start. Witnessing the big, badass, business man fall for her was everything! I loved watching her knock down every single one of his walls.
Iain and Holland are explosive together! The chemistry between them is palpable! The sexual tension is so intense I found myself holding my breath at times while reading. Stella Rhys excels at sex, and this might be her hottest book yet! I mean, grab your man, your b.o.b, or both, because you're going to need them when you're done! Holy shit! From the beginning, I needed a fan! Y'all might think I'm exaggerating, but I'm not!
Now or Never has to be one of my favorite novels from this author to date! She always delivers me with the most enjoyable escapes from reality I could ask for. Her stories entertain me. Her writing sucks me in and won't let go. Her characters are well developed and endearing, and the steam between them will blow you away. On top of that, there is a surprising amount of depth and emotion woven in that makes me fall in love with the characters and their creator even more. That's why Stella is and will always be one of my unicorns. If you've never tried one of her books, you're truly missing out!
Fans of steamy romance, awesome heroines, and big, broody heroes, this one's for you!
June 23, 2020
Standalone Series Order
#1 – Sweet Spot – Lukas and Lia
#2 – Bad Boss – Julian and Sara
#3 – Dirty Deeds – Emmett and Aly
#4 – Hothead – Drew and Evie
#5 – Now or Never – Iain and Holland
Rating
4 ‘I want Iain Thorne’ ✨
Song Recommendation
Kaun Tujhe Chahega - the video linked has English translation of the lyrics.
Review
Iain Thorne is delectable and every bit of the quiet, reserved, and brooding MC that I didn’t know I was looking for! He is the well-known agent in the well-known Empires baseball team who is out with couple of the team players at a bar when a bartender catches the eyes of the players. Much of Iain’s dismay, she turns out to be his best friend’s younger sister, Holland. Ten years younger to be specific.
But really, I knew I was just pushing my boobs out as much as I could.
Which, ironically, was childish…But in my mind, Iain deserved the little show because in a matter of ten minutes tonight, he had ignored me, insulted me and spoken to me like I was five…I had the right to show him I wasn’t. As far as I was concerned, I deserved the satisfaction of watching that dark look cast over his eyes now as he glared back at me. Well aware of what I was doing.
Holland Maxwell is a newly independent woman who started working at a bar where her best friend is a head bartender. One day, unexpectedly, she runs into Iain at the bar and she is shocked considering she has a crush on her brother’s older best friend, but hasn’t seen him for the past six years. Much to Holland’s dismay, Iain is not happy to see her working at the bar evidenced by his hard eyes and the way he doesn’t acknowledge that he knows her. But the attraction between them is palpable even during this meeting.
”Okay, but for the record, we’re not having sex tonight.”
“That’s fine. I was going to say the same anyway.”
“Wait, what? Why?”
“Because I don’t want you thinking I came over tonight for any reason besides the real one”
“Which is?”
“That I wanted to make sure you were okay…I needed to.”
That was all I needed to hear.
Despite Iain’s constant efforts to keep the walls around his heart strong, Holland bulldozes through them and makes her place in his heart. What starts as a way to satisfy their physical curiosity after their encounter at the bar turns into a heated acquaintance leading to a passionate affair. Holland is such a strong, sweet, and kind character that Iain can’t help but forget his reservations to spend more time with her even though she is his best friend’s younger sister. Iain and Holland are both amazing characters and the way Iain is protective and possessive of Holland tickled me in all the right places! Holland knows that she wants Iain and the way she stands headstrong against Iain to make him realize his feelings totally melted my heart.
She’d come back into my life and turned my world on its head. Completely upside down. She made me want what I thought were the wrong things for me. Made me question every way I’d been living my life—just by being her. Sweet little Holland Maxwell.
No one should be surprised when I say that Stella Rhys has done it again. She has managed to mesmerize me again with amazing characters, their strong chemistry, and scorching intimate scenes. She never fails to captivate me with a light and swoony read topped with strong writing. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book (and Iain particularly 😉). If you enjoy a swoony age-gap romance or brother’s best friend trope with moderate angst, I recommend giving this book a try. And I recommend this series to anyone interested in light and swoony reads featuring a book boyfriend material hero and book girlfriend material heroine!
“You’re everything I need, and I need you to be mine and only mine. Because you belong to me. You’ve always belonged to me.”
#1 – Sweet Spot – Lukas and Lia
#2 – Bad Boss – Julian and Sara
#3 – Dirty Deeds – Emmett and Aly
#4 – Hothead – Drew and Evie
#5 – Now or Never – Iain and Holland
Rating
4 ‘I want Iain Thorne’ ✨
Song Recommendation
Kaun Tujhe Chahega - the video linked has English translation of the lyrics.
Review
Iain Thorne is delectable and every bit of the quiet, reserved, and brooding MC that I didn’t know I was looking for! He is the well-known agent in the well-known Empires baseball team who is out with couple of the team players at a bar when a bartender catches the eyes of the players. Much of Iain’s dismay, she turns out to be his best friend’s younger sister, Holland. Ten years younger to be specific.
But really, I knew I was just pushing my boobs out as much as I could.
Which, ironically, was childish…But in my mind, Iain deserved the little show because in a matter of ten minutes tonight, he had ignored me, insulted me and spoken to me like I was five…I had the right to show him I wasn’t. As far as I was concerned, I deserved the satisfaction of watching that dark look cast over his eyes now as he glared back at me. Well aware of what I was doing.
Holland Maxwell is a newly independent woman who started working at a bar where her best friend is a head bartender. One day, unexpectedly, she runs into Iain at the bar and she is shocked considering she has a crush on her brother’s older best friend, but hasn’t seen him for the past six years. Much to Holland’s dismay, Iain is not happy to see her working at the bar evidenced by his hard eyes and the way he doesn’t acknowledge that he knows her. But the attraction between them is palpable even during this meeting.
”Okay, but for the record, we’re not having sex tonight.”
“That’s fine. I was going to say the same anyway.”
“Wait, what? Why?”
“Because I don’t want you thinking I came over tonight for any reason besides the real one”
“Which is?”
“That I wanted to make sure you were okay…I needed to.”
That was all I needed to hear.
Despite Iain’s constant efforts to keep the walls around his heart strong, Holland bulldozes through them and makes her place in his heart. What starts as a way to satisfy their physical curiosity after their encounter at the bar turns into a heated acquaintance leading to a passionate affair. Holland is such a strong, sweet, and kind character that Iain can’t help but forget his reservations to spend more time with her even though she is his best friend’s younger sister. Iain and Holland are both amazing characters and the way Iain is protective and possessive of Holland tickled me in all the right places! Holland knows that she wants Iain and the way she stands headstrong against Iain to make him realize his feelings totally melted my heart.
She’d come back into my life and turned my world on its head. Completely upside down. She made me want what I thought were the wrong things for me. Made me question every way I’d been living my life—just by being her. Sweet little Holland Maxwell.
No one should be surprised when I say that Stella Rhys has done it again. She has managed to mesmerize me again with amazing characters, their strong chemistry, and scorching intimate scenes. She never fails to captivate me with a light and swoony read topped with strong writing. Overall, I greatly enjoyed this book (and Iain particularly 😉). If you enjoy a swoony age-gap romance or brother’s best friend trope with moderate angst, I recommend giving this book a try. And I recommend this series to anyone interested in light and swoony reads featuring a book boyfriend material hero and book girlfriend material heroine!
“You’re everything I need, and I need you to be mine and only mine. Because you belong to me. You’ve always belonged to me.”
April 28, 2020
This book is the worst one in the series. Everything is just a mess. The plot, the characters and the chemistry.
The plot is weak and stagnant. Miss Rhys adding angst and drama for no reason. Adding more and more layer to the plot just to add more pages. But the conflict does not support the progress of the story nor the character development.
The character, especially Holland is immature, needy and drama queen. She done nothing but demanding, super annoying that I want to slap her. I feel a bit sorry for Ian. I feel like e is being mauled by Holland. Even Ian character is confusing. Is he this bad ass bad boy alpha male, or hero who feel sorry for himself? I am not sure.
The chemistry between Ian and Holland is forced and stiff. I need to see more of their romance depth when they were young to understand the chemistry in the present. But I got nothing.
It is a miracle I am able to finish this book.
2 stars
The plot is weak and stagnant. Miss Rhys adding angst and drama for no reason. Adding more and more layer to the plot just to add more pages. But the conflict does not support the progress of the story nor the character development.
The character, especially Holland is immature, needy and drama queen. She done nothing but demanding, super annoying that I want to slap her. I feel a bit sorry for Ian. I feel like e is being mauled by Holland. Even Ian character is confusing. Is he this bad ass bad boy alpha male, or hero who feel sorry for himself? I am not sure.
The chemistry between Ian and Holland is forced and stiff. I need to see more of their romance depth when they were young to understand the chemistry in the present. But I got nothing.
It is a miracle I am able to finish this book.
2 stars
February 14, 2022
This was painful.
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July 31, 2020
Stella Rhys really knows how to break your heart with the reveal of a character’s past. (And I’m not talking about Holland’s difficult past here.) Iain Thorn. 💔
Iain is the epitome of what we generally want a romantic hero to be: total alpha, cocky, gorgeous, radiating power and sex appeal – but underneath there is more. So if you’re initially bothered (just as I was) by the fact that Iain just seems to focus on Holland’s amazing boobs and other assets, give him some time. He has his reasons.
It does take some time to get to the depth of the characters as they are so busy getting it on – so be prepared for some very well-written literary porn. There is not much angst which I appreciate and no OW/OM drama. Ultimately, though, you need to read this for Iain’s character; he is the reason I did something I normally don’t do: read a series out of order, after getting glimpses of him in Reckless (Irresistible 6). I regret nothing.
Why this doesn’t deserve more than 4 stars, in my opinion, are the last 90-95 %: I could have easily done without that plot twist; I found Holland’s reasoning completely asinine. The plot could/should have focused on resolving the scandal (security footage turning up etc.) and I would have much preferred that. This just made me dislike Holland’s character. What I did like is her ritual of “me-days” – days you spend on self-care. I feel like we all should probably do this more, not just to cope with tragic events in our lives.
Other books in the Irresistible series:
1. Sweet Spot ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
2. Bad Boss TBD
3. Dirty Deeds TBD
4. Hothead TBD
5. Now or Never ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Reckless ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Iain is the epitome of what we generally want a romantic hero to be: total alpha, cocky, gorgeous, radiating power and sex appeal – but underneath there is more. So if you’re initially bothered (just as I was) by the fact that Iain just seems to focus on Holland’s amazing boobs and other assets, give him some time. He has his reasons.
"While she was working hard to fix herself the right way, I was working just as hard to do it wrong."
It does take some time to get to the depth of the characters as they are so busy getting it on – so be prepared for some very well-written literary porn. There is not much angst which I appreciate and no OW/OM drama. Ultimately, though, you need to read this for Iain’s character; he is the reason I did something I normally don’t do: read a series out of order, after getting glimpses of him in Reckless (Irresistible 6). I regret nothing.
Why this doesn’t deserve more than 4 stars, in my opinion, are the last 90-95 %: I could have easily done without that plot twist; I found Holland’s reasoning completely asinine. The plot could/should have focused on resolving the scandal (security footage turning up etc.) and I would have much preferred that. This just made me dislike Holland’s character. What I did like is her ritual of “me-days” – days you spend on self-care. I feel like we all should probably do this more, not just to cope with tragic events in our lives.
Other books in the Irresistible series:
1. Sweet Spot ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2
2. Bad Boss TBD
3. Dirty Deeds TBD
4. Hothead TBD
5. Now or Never ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. Reckless ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
January 13, 2020
YAAASSSS!!!! This book was everything I wanted!!!
I am so happy and legit dehydrated after reading this because I sobbed so much. Angsty tears. Happy tears. This book did everything to me.
First things first I AM SO HAPPY THIS IS FINALLY OUT. I WAITED SO LONG I expected so much and this still blew my expectations out of the water. This was the most amazing brother's best friend novel I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading because it's so hot and steamy (and no surprise full of the best sex scenes I've ever read) that you don't even realize just how beautiful a love story is being woven right under your nose until it hits you with the feels out of nowhere and you're basically crying in bed at 3AM because you've stayed up way too late to read this. (I regret nothing.)
So I love me literally all the men of the Irresistible Series but Iain is something. He is that exact super stoic sexy kind of prickish control freak that you can't wait to see crack and when he did... omggggg.
In this book Iain is a high-profile sports agent (who represents Drew Maddox for those of you who've read Hothead) and is notorious for his no-nonsense, hardass control and ability to rein in the biggest egos in sports. Nothing comes before work and nothing breaks his ability to focus on being the best in the biz... until one night his best friend's little sister stuns him by reappearing in his life as an all grown up cocktail waitress at the lounge he's holding a client meeting at.
She is the worst thing he could possibly see that night because she is his one weakness in this world and it's amazing watching him fiercely fight his attraction but ultimately cave. Like he did when she was younger, Iain can't help but protect Holland and we see that literally from the first page. I loved it so much along with Holland's ability to put him in his place despite being younger and in some ways so innocent and inexperienced.
Another note: You don't need to read the other books to read this one but for those of you who are fans of the Irresistible Series you'll find yourself kicking and squealing frequently because Drew is in this book plenty and he will kill you with his Drew ways (that are only made hotter by the fact that he is now a hot dad of a baby boy).
Plus all the new characters-loved them all and I can't wait to see more (which I can only assume there'll be considering Adam).
Time to go recover now so I can start my second reread of this whole series.
I am so happy and legit dehydrated after reading this because I sobbed so much. Angsty tears. Happy tears. This book did everything to me.
First things first I AM SO HAPPY THIS IS FINALLY OUT. I WAITED SO LONG I expected so much and this still blew my expectations out of the water. This was the most amazing brother's best friend novel I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading because it's so hot and steamy (and no surprise full of the best sex scenes I've ever read) that you don't even realize just how beautiful a love story is being woven right under your nose until it hits you with the feels out of nowhere and you're basically crying in bed at 3AM because you've stayed up way too late to read this. (I regret nothing.)
So I love me literally all the men of the Irresistible Series but Iain is something. He is that exact super stoic sexy kind of prickish control freak that you can't wait to see crack and when he did... omggggg.
In this book Iain is a high-profile sports agent (who represents Drew Maddox for those of you who've read Hothead) and is notorious for his no-nonsense, hardass control and ability to rein in the biggest egos in sports. Nothing comes before work and nothing breaks his ability to focus on being the best in the biz... until one night his best friend's little sister stuns him by reappearing in his life as an all grown up cocktail waitress at the lounge he's holding a client meeting at.
She is the worst thing he could possibly see that night because she is his one weakness in this world and it's amazing watching him fiercely fight his attraction but ultimately cave. Like he did when she was younger, Iain can't help but protect Holland and we see that literally from the first page. I loved it so much along with Holland's ability to put him in his place despite being younger and in some ways so innocent and inexperienced.
Another note: You don't need to read the other books to read this one but for those of you who are fans of the Irresistible Series you'll find yourself kicking and squealing frequently because Drew is in this book plenty and he will kill you with his Drew ways (that are only made hotter by the fact that he is now a hot dad of a baby boy).
Plus all the new characters-loved them all and I can't wait to see more (which I can only assume there'll be considering Adam).
Time to go recover now so I can start my second reread of this whole series.
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January 20, 2020Dnf @37%
I've enjoyed this whole series so to say I'm disappointed is putting it midly.
I can't even explain how I feel, I just think there was zero chemistry and hardly any dialogue between them, talk about zero burn. Even the sex was boring 💤 - probably because there was no build up.
I will still read other books by this author, but I do not recommend this book.
I've enjoyed this whole series so to say I'm disappointed is putting it midly.
I can't even explain how I feel, I just think there was zero chemistry and hardly any dialogue between them, talk about zero burn. Even the sex was boring 💤 - probably because there was no build up.
I will still read other books by this author, but I do not recommend this book.
June 7, 2020
4.5 stars. A solid read. I’m a fan of this author and picked this up on a whim. I enjoyed both characters and it had a good amount of heat and sexual tension.
January 14, 2020
(i’m drinking while writing this and i rarely ever drink so sorry in advance)
God, this was SO good. This was Stella Rhys at her best. Like Bad Boss good but with even more consistent pacing.
Stella Rhys is the best for when you want great sex scenes that also sprinkle emphasis on the emotional connection developing between the two characters. The character development in her books is always really good while keeping up the sexual chemistry throughout.
This story has been on my TBR for a year and a half and while I patiently waited for ANY news about a release date, I knew it would be worth the wait. Needless to say, I wasn’t let down at all.
Also, I feel like this book is really personal with the self care subplot (sub-emphasis? Basically, it’s mentioned a lot.) and the tips that Holland really likes. It made me feel more connected to the story. Also, when Iain shared his, I teared up.
Iain Thorn and Holland Maxwell own my heart now. I want this book injected into my veins. I want to say any and every overdramatic reaction I have about this two to the very mountain tops because they were soo good and I wish I could get a book between when this story ends and the epilogue that takes place 8 years later.
Basically, welcome back Stella Rhys, and please don’t make me wait another year and a half for Adam’s book.
God, this was SO good. This was Stella Rhys at her best. Like Bad Boss good but with even more consistent pacing.
Stella Rhys is the best for when you want great sex scenes that also sprinkle emphasis on the emotional connection developing between the two characters. The character development in her books is always really good while keeping up the sexual chemistry throughout.
This story has been on my TBR for a year and a half and while I patiently waited for ANY news about a release date, I knew it would be worth the wait. Needless to say, I wasn’t let down at all.
Also, I feel like this book is really personal with the self care subplot (sub-emphasis? Basically, it’s mentioned a lot.) and the tips that Holland really likes. It made me feel more connected to the story. Also, when Iain shared his, I teared up.
Iain Thorn and Holland Maxwell own my heart now. I want this book injected into my veins. I want to say any and every overdramatic reaction I have about this two to the very mountain tops because they were soo good and I wish I could get a book between when this story ends and the epilogue that takes place 8 years later.
Basically, welcome back Stella Rhys, and please don’t make me wait another year and a half for Adam’s book.
August 26, 2020
4.5 Stars!!
For some reason I thought I was going to find this book to be a little ho hum but Now or Never ended up being provocative, fascinating and moving. This series has been entertaining to say the least.
Iain, we met in the other books as a friend to the other guys and a sport agent to Drew from the last book. He was a wild child growing up but is very successful now. He is a workaholic so consequently he has been emotionally unavailable. He was in a longtime sex only relationship with a woman that none of his friends liked, so they were all glad that it recently ended. Now his best friend’s little sister lives in the city and he feels compelled to protect her from everything and everyone including himself.
Holland is a great character! She has such a positive outlook even after being raised by a freakishly controlling bitch of a mother.
These two together are fiery magic! I really liked the way their relationship developed and the challenges they faced seemed legitimate and plausible.
For some reason I thought I was going to find this book to be a little ho hum but Now or Never ended up being provocative, fascinating and moving. This series has been entertaining to say the least.
Iain, we met in the other books as a friend to the other guys and a sport agent to Drew from the last book. He was a wild child growing up but is very successful now. He is a workaholic so consequently he has been emotionally unavailable. He was in a longtime sex only relationship with a woman that none of his friends liked, so they were all glad that it recently ended. Now his best friend’s little sister lives in the city and he feels compelled to protect her from everything and everyone including himself.
Holland is a great character! She has such a positive outlook even after being raised by a freakishly controlling bitch of a mother.
These two together are fiery magic! I really liked the way their relationship developed and the challenges they faced seemed legitimate and plausible.
December 11, 2022
I’m going to say it: juvenile displays of jealousy are my guilty pleasure.
Iain tells Holland that he shouldn’t want to sleep with her, so she dances with another man? Love it. When she leaves with the other man and he goes out of his mind in jealousy and demands she gets out of the dude’s car? Give me more. He’s such a workaholic that he won’t take weekends off, so she texts him suggestive pictures while he’s on a business then teases him while being in a bar? Eat. It. Up.
This book had so many little moments like that, and it made it such an engrossing read (although I hated that third act “jealous” moment). Iain is that special brand of controlling asshole that is an IRL nightmare but works in fiction.
The angst of “she’s my best friend’s little sister” and “she’s too good for me” was a little dragged out, but that didn’t stop them from getting down to bedroom business pretty quickly (with a “just once to get it out of our systems”-type situation that is never just once), which I appreciated.
The couple’s silly little antics and annoying—albeit entertaining—angst made this a quick(ish) and enjoyable read. That being said, this wasn’t really a “light” read. Serious themes were present.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
for those who DNFed and still want to know about some of the events that were brought up (please check cws)
cw:
What Happened Holland’s Junior Year with Her Friend Kelsey:
The Reason Iain Left Holland’s Life Back Then:
Who Camila Is:
The Third Act Conflict and Resolution:
Iain tells Holland that he shouldn’t want to sleep with her, so she dances with another man? Love it. When she leaves with the other man and he goes out of his mind in jealousy and demands she gets out of the dude’s car? Give me more. He’s such a workaholic that he won’t take weekends off, so she texts him suggestive pictures while he’s on a business then teases him while being in a bar? Eat. It. Up.
This book had so many little moments like that, and it made it such an engrossing read (although I hated that third act “jealous” moment). Iain is that special brand of controlling asshole that is an IRL nightmare but works in fiction.
The angst of “she’s my best friend’s little sister” and “she’s too good for me” was a little dragged out, but that didn’t stop them from getting down to bedroom business pretty quickly (with a “just once to get it out of our systems”-type situation that is never just once), which I appreciated.
The couple’s silly little antics and annoying—albeit entertaining—angst made this a quick(ish) and enjoyable read. That being said, this wasn’t really a “light” read. Serious themes were present.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
for those who DNFed and still want to know about some of the events that were brought up (please check cws)
cw:
What Happened Holland’s Junior Year with Her Friend Kelsey:
The Reason Iain Left Holland’s Life Back Then:
Who Camila Is:
The Third Act Conflict and Resolution:
January 15, 2020
I read the rest of the series so long ago that I honestly don't remember anything about it except that I loved it. When I saw this release I knew I had to get my hands on it. And luckily for me it can be read as a standalone. But I really have a massive urge to do a reread before Adams book.
Iain started off as a massive jerk and I really wanted to see him get put in his place. He was so cold and came across so unfeeling that if half the book wasn't told from his point of view I probably would have hated him.
Where as Holland I adored from the first page. She was so sweet for everything that her mum had put her through she didn't let it get her down or make her bitter. She just dealt with it and worked her arse off to get what she wanted.
I love that she gave Iain as good as she got. She called him out on his behavior and didn't she away from asking him what she wanted to know. Every step of the way she fought to be treated like an equal instead of as his best friends baby sister.
Watching their relationship grow and learning everything they have been through had me glued to the pages. And I couldn't put it down trying to figure out what the twist was. And when it came out I was so relieved. There was the right amount of drama to keep my interest but not too much to make it unrealistic.
I love this authors writing style and everyone of these books has been awesome. I really hope that Adam and A.J. are up next.
Iain started off as a massive jerk and I really wanted to see him get put in his place. He was so cold and came across so unfeeling that if half the book wasn't told from his point of view I probably would have hated him.
Where as Holland I adored from the first page. She was so sweet for everything that her mum had put her through she didn't let it get her down or make her bitter. She just dealt with it and worked her arse off to get what she wanted.
I love that she gave Iain as good as she got. She called him out on his behavior and didn't she away from asking him what she wanted to know. Every step of the way she fought to be treated like an equal instead of as his best friends baby sister.
Watching their relationship grow and learning everything they have been through had me glued to the pages. And I couldn't put it down trying to figure out what the twist was. And when it came out I was so relieved. There was the right amount of drama to keep my interest but not too much to make it unrealistic.
I love this authors writing style and everyone of these books has been awesome. I really hope that Adam and A.J. are up next.
Shelved as 'dnf'
June 23, 2020DNF at 59%
not really feeling this one.
sucks cause I waited over a year for it to release
not really feeling this one.
sucks cause I waited over a year for it to release
August 25, 2020
That epilogue was to die for! Very cute.
January 24, 2020
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I'm reading an arc book
by Stella Rhys It started out yummy!I was failing to reconcile what I was seeing with what I was remembering, because the last time I saw her she was a sweet, innocent little thing. This shy little girl wearing a powder blue backpack and braided pigtails—who I made it my job to protect because her own brother had no instinct whatsoever. But now…for Christ’s sake, now there was no trace of that shy little girl as she flitted from table to table in a tight little dress, holding a tray of drinks up high and arching her back so taut I wanted to clench my teeth out of my skull.
I wasn’t staring at just some hot regular my coworkers were obsessed with. I was staring at Iain. As in Iain Thorn. As in my brother’s best friend, my childhood crush and the devastatingly beautiful man I’d loved since the day I laid eyes on him. Who used to help me with my homework. Who took me to my first baseball game, and picked me up from my first sleepover because I couldn't make it through the night. He wasn’t just the sexy, bad boy object of my every teenage fantasy, he was the sole bright spot of my lonely adolescence. The warm, protective big brother I never had in Adam.
chapter 5Iian is such a
“So. You asked me what I wanted,” I reminded him, feeling a slow but steady adrenaline coursing through my veins. “And honestly, I just want the truth about why you got me fired.”
“Is it because you’re that protective of me, Iain?”I asked mockingly, cocking my head to the side. I paused for a moment, returning his unwavering stare as I wrapped my lips around the straw and sucked down the last drop of my drink. “Or is it because you want to fuck me?”
HOT AF
I moved out here so I could finally do whatever I want, and what I want is for someone to fuck me like I’ve never been fucked before in my life. I want someone besides me to make me come, and if it isn’t going to be you, it’s going to be that guy in the car, so either man up, Iain, or leave me the hell alone.”
he pulled my legs wider apart, till my panties were digging into my thighs. Then he smoothed his hands back up to my ass, grabbing it firmly and spreading me wide apart before burying his mouth in my pussy. My knees gave out at the first hot lick of his tongue, and I had to let out a moan as Iain held me back up with two rough handfuls of my ass.
I was enjoying her little yelp of surprise as I pulled her over my knee and flipped her skirt up. With one hand holding her in place by the hip, I smoothed the other over her bare cheek, fully enjoying how fucking plump and round her ass was before I raised my palm in the air and spanked her so hard her arms shot out to grasp the armrest on the door.
“For the record,”I started patiently, smoothing my hand over her ass again, giving a little squeeze. “Anytime you decide to test me like that,”I tilted my head, spreading her cheeks apart with both hands, admiring the gleam of her soaked pussy before I dipped two fingers inside, “you’ll be punished for it,”I murmured, pushing languidly in and out several times before spreading her sopping wetness onto her cheeks and administering another brutal spank.
May 16, 2021
4 stars!
storyline was just ok
buuuuuut the sex scenes 🤤🤭
i’m here all day for those sex scenes 🥵
storyline was just ok
buuuuuut the sex scenes 🤤🤭
i’m here all day for those sex scenes 🥵
May 11, 2022
The original review in this space was for Hothead, not this book. Now I have entered a review for this book, and you can see the original Hothead review below (because there are comments in that review so I did not want to just delete it) and with he actual book Hothead.
For most of this book I was sure it would be a two star. Iain was such an asshole it was nearly impossible to understand what Holland might see in him other than his world class abs and his green eyes, oh, and his enormous dick. Those are good things, and if this had been a stolen summer romance that would be one thing, but Iain was not HEA material even without his atrocious behavior which made him not even summer romance material. The set up for this is that Iain had been Holland's brother's best friend and she (12 years younger I believe) had always been in love with him. He was the bad boy, dangerous to everyone but her. For her he was the only person who cared what she thought or wanted.
Digression: Apparently he was drinking and fighting and screwing and riding bikes at deadly speeds while also attending Yale Law School. I know a lot of Yale lawyers -- the Dean I report to graduated from YLS. At the minor risk of overgeneralizing, I will say that it would be hard to find a more risk averse group of people anywhere on the planet other than in underwriting departments or air control towers. Now returning to our regularly scheduled review.
So Iain renounced his bad boy ways (the reason is covered) and has become a sports agent who works all the time, even weekends. He has no fun. He is 100% controlled. When he initially ended his wild years Iain stopped coming around Holland's house and Holland has not seen him in a number of years. After graduating from college she moves to NYC and sees him almost immediately and he finds her so tempting he gets her fired from her job. At that moment he was pretty dead to me. Other aspects were entertaining, but I could not get past his getting her fired for his convenience and her just brushing it off. Vile and abusive is not sexy. There was a lot here I liked, especially the cameo appearances from Drew and Evie, the MCs in Hothead, but I stayed pretty mad at Iain so this was a 2.5.
Review of Hothead)
Good dirty fun. I listened to this alongside some other more challenging things, saving it for when I a needed a hit of hot and simple romance. It delivered. I still find it weird how much I am coming to like sports themed romances (mostly hockey, but this one is baseball.) I like hockey and baseball, but you could not call me a diehard fan by any stretch. In life I have never been drawn to gym rat jocks - unless you count one long ago D1 swimmer who was also a lit major and listened to Captain Beefheart and Wire. But promiscuous jerky men felled by love apparently works for me. Who knew that deep down in my cynical heart I was a cliche? Oh well, I am cool with that.
One note, I listened to this, and while I really liked the male narrator, John Masterson, I was less impressed with the female narrator, Sarah Puckett. In parts she was weirdly wooden in her delivery, but that was far from the main problem. Puckett sounds like she is 12 and that is off-putting when people are writing about having delightfully rough sex. Oddly, the only time her voice did not bug me was when she read the male parts since she dropped her voice a couple of octaves to do so. Sorry Sarah!
For most of this book I was sure it would be a two star. Iain was such an asshole it was nearly impossible to understand what Holland might see in him other than his world class abs and his green eyes, oh, and his enormous dick. Those are good things, and if this had been a stolen summer romance that would be one thing, but Iain was not HEA material even without his atrocious behavior which made him not even summer romance material. The set up for this is that Iain had been Holland's brother's best friend and she (12 years younger I believe) had always been in love with him. He was the bad boy, dangerous to everyone but her. For her he was the only person who cared what she thought or wanted.
Digression: Apparently he was drinking and fighting and screwing and riding bikes at deadly speeds while also attending Yale Law School. I know a lot of Yale lawyers -- the Dean I report to graduated from YLS. At the minor risk of overgeneralizing, I will say that it would be hard to find a more risk averse group of people anywhere on the planet other than in underwriting departments or air control towers. Now returning to our regularly scheduled review.
So Iain renounced his bad boy ways (the reason is covered) and has become a sports agent who works all the time, even weekends. He has no fun. He is 100% controlled. When he initially ended his wild years Iain stopped coming around Holland's house and Holland has not seen him in a number of years. After graduating from college she moves to NYC and sees him almost immediately and he finds her so tempting he gets her fired from her job. At that moment he was pretty dead to me. Other aspects were entertaining, but I could not get past his getting her fired for his convenience and her just brushing it off. Vile and abusive is not sexy. There was a lot here I liked, especially the cameo appearances from Drew and Evie, the MCs in Hothead, but I stayed pretty mad at Iain so this was a 2.5.
Review of Hothead)
Good dirty fun. I listened to this alongside some other more challenging things, saving it for when I a needed a hit of hot and simple romance. It delivered. I still find it weird how much I am coming to like sports themed romances (mostly hockey, but this one is baseball.) I like hockey and baseball, but you could not call me a diehard fan by any stretch. In life I have never been drawn to gym rat jocks - unless you count one long ago D1 swimmer who was also a lit major and listened to Captain Beefheart and Wire. But promiscuous jerky men felled by love apparently works for me. Who knew that deep down in my cynical heart I was a cliche? Oh well, I am cool with that.
One note, I listened to this, and while I really liked the male narrator, John Masterson, I was less impressed with the female narrator, Sarah Puckett. In parts she was weirdly wooden in her delivery, but that was far from the main problem. Puckett sounds like she is 12 and that is off-putting when people are writing about having delightfully rough sex. Oddly, the only time her voice did not bug me was when she read the male parts since she dropped her voice a couple of octaves to do so. Sorry Sarah!
April 29, 2022
DNF... I seriously couldn't wrap my head around the entire situation at the beginning.
So, Holland was a very sheltered girl who is finally living on her own terms. She is working as a waitress at a hot club & is dresses like a vixen. She runs into her brother's best friend, Ian, who she hasn't seen since she was 17 (she's now 23). He's 10 years older but she's always had a crush on him. When he sees her, he's a complete arrogant douche. He proceeds to grill her over her choice of working there. Not that she owes him any explanation, because she is a grown ass woman, but she explains to him why she's chooses to have this side job. A bit of extra income to furnish her apt.
Fast forward to the next day... she turns up for work & is fired. Why? Because douchebag Ian placed a call to the club & demanded she be fired. And her boss explains it to her that his business is a lot more beneficial to the club than keeping Holland on staff. LAWSUIT!!! Then she's called to her apartment by her roommate where she encounters delivery men dropping off the furniture she's been wanting.
I can't, for the life of me, understand the hypocrisy. He's very well aware of how sheltered and overprotective her mother was towards her & now that she's finally out on her own, he proceeds to do what she's gotten away from. He's taken her choices away and, a form of her own independence.
And the fact that it's glossed over like she should just get over it & look at it like "oh it shows he cares"... blah blah bullshit. Especially that he narrates to himself how he has no intention of seeing her ever again. So, let me get this straight, you run into her, you don't like how she looks cuz she's all grown & beautiful, you don't want your friends or clients to see her that way & you proceed to get her fired. Then dismiss it & move on cuz you're never gonna see her again. What the actual fuck?!
Why do females over look this & see it as "omg it's so hot." *EYE ROLL*
This was a no for me. A big fat NO!
So, Holland was a very sheltered girl who is finally living on her own terms. She is working as a waitress at a hot club & is dresses like a vixen. She runs into her brother's best friend, Ian, who she hasn't seen since she was 17 (she's now 23). He's 10 years older but she's always had a crush on him. When he sees her, he's a complete arrogant douche. He proceeds to grill her over her choice of working there. Not that she owes him any explanation, because she is a grown ass woman, but she explains to him why she's chooses to have this side job. A bit of extra income to furnish her apt.
Fast forward to the next day... she turns up for work & is fired. Why? Because douchebag Ian placed a call to the club & demanded she be fired. And her boss explains it to her that his business is a lot more beneficial to the club than keeping Holland on staff. LAWSUIT!!! Then she's called to her apartment by her roommate where she encounters delivery men dropping off the furniture she's been wanting.
I can't, for the life of me, understand the hypocrisy. He's very well aware of how sheltered and overprotective her mother was towards her & now that she's finally out on her own, he proceeds to do what she's gotten away from. He's taken her choices away and, a form of her own independence.
And the fact that it's glossed over like she should just get over it & look at it like "oh it shows he cares"... blah blah bullshit. Especially that he narrates to himself how he has no intention of seeing her ever again. So, let me get this straight, you run into her, you don't like how she looks cuz she's all grown & beautiful, you don't want your friends or clients to see her that way & you proceed to get her fired. Then dismiss it & move on cuz you're never gonna see her again. What the actual fuck?!
Why do females over look this & see it as "omg it's so hot." *EYE ROLL*
This was a no for me. A big fat NO!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Want to read
May 8, 2019Seriously? The last date for release was 9th September, after which it got postponed. Tomorrow it will be a total of 8 months and yet no release date? Stella, you are killing us. Please what is taking it so long?
January 26, 2022
DNF @ 40%.
Almost halfway in and I have yet to see one appealing or redeeming characteristic about Ian other than he’s good looking. I’m over his alpha asshole I’m-always-right attitude. And we seem to just have completely forgotten that he got her FIRED??? Pass.
Almost halfway in and I have yet to see one appealing or redeeming characteristic about Ian other than he’s good looking. I’m over his alpha asshole I’m-always-right attitude. And we seem to just have completely forgotten that he got her FIRED??? Pass.
January 21, 2020
The last person Iain expected, or wanted, to see tonight is Holland, his best friend's little sister, who isn't so little anymore. So he fights his still present feelings with everything he's got. But Holland, like I said, she's no longer a little girl, so she fights back and doesn't put up with Iain's bs. Will he EVER let her in?!
I loved this love story. Iain fought it so hard, was so stoic and broody, and quite frankly, such an asshole a lot of the times and I loved that love and an awesome woman finally brought him to his knees.
Just a note that yes this is part of a series, but you don't have to have read the previous stories to understand and enjoy this one. I have read the others but it was ages ago and don't even remember them, so didn't need to have even read them before I read Now or Never.
ARC via Give Me Books Promotions for an honest review.
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January 18, 2021
3.5 stars 🌟🌟🌟
An entertaining and sexy read from an author that excels at fun and flirty.
It is an age-gap/brother's friend romance with plenty of heat and just the right amount of sweet.
Holland and Iain are no strangers to difficult upbringings but while Holland has found the tools necessary to survive an overbearing and beyond smothering mother..... Iain has worked to bury his feelings and hide from his difficult past.
The storyline was enjoyable and pretty solid but I could have done without the small plot twist the author threw in so close to the end...it was made even more annoying by the heroine's unexpected actions following the event ...actually I did feel that this entire book ran a smidge too long if I am honest ....sweet epilogue though.
Hopefully I am not being too critical here.....as prior to this I just read two genuinely 5 star books (back to back)...so the next non 5 star read was always going to suffer in comparison.
An entertaining and sexy read from an author that excels at fun and flirty.
It is an age-gap/brother's friend romance with plenty of heat and just the right amount of sweet.
Holland and Iain are no strangers to difficult upbringings but while Holland has found the tools necessary to survive an overbearing and beyond smothering mother..... Iain has worked to bury his feelings and hide from his difficult past.
The storyline was enjoyable and pretty solid but I could have done without the small plot twist the author threw in so close to the end...it was made even more annoying by the heroine's unexpected actions following the event ...actually I did feel that this entire book ran a smidge too long if I am honest ....sweet epilogue though.
Hopefully I am not being too critical here.....as prior to this I just read two genuinely 5 star books (back to back)...so the next non 5 star read was always going to suffer in comparison.
Shelved as '01-books'
December 19, 2019
April 25, 2022
I absolutely hated this one. Honestly surprised this was written by the same author as the other 4 books in this series. Holland was so annoying, I seriously didn't want her ending up with Ian. I didn't feel any connection except resentment towards this heroine. I almost didn't finish this book a few times but I just wanted it out of my system.
December 4, 2021
Not bad. Just not what I wanted right now. If you in the mood for a steamy read, the only sex kind of story, this is your pick.
January 21, 2020
3.75 stars!
“You were made to be mine...And I was always made to be yours.”
Holland has had an unrequited crush on Iain since she was thirteen years old. There is a ten-year gap and she has always been seen as the kid sister of his best friend; however, when he sees her all grown up working in the bar he frequents, he can’t stop thinking about her. She has always been off limits but what if they could have one night to get over the attraction they clearly have? Could they walk away in the morning or will their hearts change everything?
This book delivers a smoking hot romance that has just the right amount of humor and heart to bring on the feels. There are hidden truths that leave you guessing until the end and a little bit of angst to keep you rooting for this couple.
I loved Holland. She had a difficult and lonely childhood and she has worked hard to get to where she is today. She grows into her own and is confident and independent. I love that she takes her life into her own hands and admire her strength and determination.
Iain is a successful sports agent and has no trouble getting the job done. When he sees Holland for the first time in five year he is caught off guard. The surprise feels genuine and he’s not exactly happy to see her. But now she’s caught his eye and it is exhilarating. Holland’s crush has come back full force and Iain can stop thinking about her in the naughtiest of ways.
Holland and Iain’s chemistry is sizzling and the sexual tension is off the charts, especially with their push and pull banter. Add the fact that technically she is still off limits, it only intensifies everything and makes every interaction delicious. When they decide to give in to their desires for one night in an effort to get each other out of their systems, they find it lights a fire between them and they can’t keep their hands off of each other.
One touch is all it takes to send them into a frenzy. It’s hot and thrilling and mostly physical. They think they can keep it casual by putting a time limit on their agreement but the more time they spend together, the closer they grow.
They remember the past, their friendship, and what they truly mean to each other. They have a connection and, though it takes a while to uncover the truth, it deepens as they open up about their pasts.
Iain comes across as a total jerk to Holland in the beginning and it took me longer to fall for him. Every time he changes him mind about what he wants, I got another dose of whiplash. I knew there were secrets and a reason for his hardened heart, and I was desperate for them to rationalize his actions. He has a lot of guilt and pain on his shoulders and it really made me feel for him when we finally get the backstory.
Holland is a breath of fresh air that Iain didn’t know he needed. I love that Holland helps him work through it. She is there for him even when he pushes her away, and I loved that she believed in him. Her feelings were authentic and she never gave up on him.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters. Lovers of Hothead will enjoy seeing Drew and Evie again and getting a glimpse into their life as parents. I also loved Drew’s relationship with Iain, and I enjoyed seeing Adam and AJ’s interactions making me desperate for a book featuring them.
There are a few things that brought my rating down a bit. I love brother's best friend romances but I was expecting a bit more off limits feels. Some of the actions seemed a little out of character making me question some of the motives. There were also some angst that I think was unnecessary. However, overall, I did really enjoy the story making Now or Never is a steamy addition to the Irresistible series.
*ARC generously provided by the author and Give Me Books Promotions*
“You were made to be mine...And I was always made to be yours.”
Holland has had an unrequited crush on Iain since she was thirteen years old. There is a ten-year gap and she has always been seen as the kid sister of his best friend; however, when he sees her all grown up working in the bar he frequents, he can’t stop thinking about her. She has always been off limits but what if they could have one night to get over the attraction they clearly have? Could they walk away in the morning or will their hearts change everything?
This book delivers a smoking hot romance that has just the right amount of humor and heart to bring on the feels. There are hidden truths that leave you guessing until the end and a little bit of angst to keep you rooting for this couple.
I loved Holland. She had a difficult and lonely childhood and she has worked hard to get to where she is today. She grows into her own and is confident and independent. I love that she takes her life into her own hands and admire her strength and determination.
I’d endured twenty-two years of being treated like the most pristine little doll. I’d specifically moved to New York to escape that life, and if last night’s screaming outdoor orgasm was any indication, I did enjoy being treated the opposite of fragile.
Iain is a successful sports agent and has no trouble getting the job done. When he sees Holland for the first time in five year he is caught off guard. The surprise feels genuine and he’s not exactly happy to see her. But now she’s caught his eye and it is exhilarating. Holland’s crush has come back full force and Iain can stop thinking about her in the naughtiest of ways.
Holland and Iain’s chemistry is sizzling and the sexual tension is off the charts, especially with their push and pull banter. Add the fact that technically she is still off limits, it only intensifies everything and makes every interaction delicious. When they decide to give in to their desires for one night in an effort to get each other out of their systems, they find it lights a fire between them and they can’t keep their hands off of each other.
One touch is all it takes to send them into a frenzy. It’s hot and thrilling and mostly physical. They think they can keep it casual by putting a time limit on their agreement but the more time they spend together, the closer they grow.
He was making me feel adventurous and alive in every way I’d hoped and prayed for when I was anxiously planning my move to this city and waiting in secret for the day to finally come.
They remember the past, their friendship, and what they truly mean to each other. They have a connection and, though it takes a while to uncover the truth, it deepens as they open up about their pasts.
Iain comes across as a total jerk to Holland in the beginning and it took me longer to fall for him. Every time he changes him mind about what he wants, I got another dose of whiplash. I knew there were secrets and a reason for his hardened heart, and I was desperate for them to rationalize his actions. He has a lot of guilt and pain on his shoulders and it really made me feel for him when we finally get the backstory.
Holland is a breath of fresh air that Iain didn’t know he needed. I love that Holland helps him work through it. She is there for him even when he pushes her away, and I loved that she believed in him. Her feelings were authentic and she never gave up on him.
In just a few weeks, she’d turned me upside down. Obliterated the stability of my long-practiced routine.
I really enjoyed the secondary characters. Lovers of Hothead will enjoy seeing Drew and Evie again and getting a glimpse into their life as parents. I also loved Drew’s relationship with Iain, and I enjoyed seeing Adam and AJ’s interactions making me desperate for a book featuring them.
There are a few things that brought my rating down a bit. I love brother's best friend romances but I was expecting a bit more off limits feels. Some of the actions seemed a little out of character making me question some of the motives. There were also some angst that I think was unnecessary. However, overall, I did really enjoy the story making Now or Never is a steamy addition to the Irresistible series.
*ARC generously provided by the author and Give Me Books Promotions*
February 7, 2020
This author is for me like a unicorn so I'm very lucky to have found her!
At first I was a bit scared to start this I don't know really why because I know I love all her books!
Maybe it's because the "huge" age difference scared me a bit, but in a way I know it's not that. I like a bit of age difference but I have boundaries in that, not that that's stopping me from reading them. This wasn't the problem. I actually really enjoyed this one, but I knew that was going to happen.
I had so many scenarios in my mind with who "Camilla" was and all those things, but it was actually so much simpler than I thought. My mind went so much further then that.
Ian is such a secret person that it was always so intriguing to know what was on his mind and all. I loved how broody he was when Holland acted out or actually just like herself but how she never really could show.
I felt devastated with all of Hollands past and what she needed to go through it was so unnecessary. That truly broke my heart! I think I still wanted a bit of closure with her mom because that was so harsh all, I would've loved if there was closure.
We got a very pretty epilogue, but I missed a bit of time with the dad. Totally got that the connection he had with Holland wasn't the same as a normal daughter and dad, but still I expected a bit more!
At first I was a bit scared to start this I don't know really why because I know I love all her books!
Maybe it's because the "huge" age difference scared me a bit, but in a way I know it's not that. I like a bit of age difference but I have boundaries in that, not that that's stopping me from reading them. This wasn't the problem. I actually really enjoyed this one, but I knew that was going to happen.
I had so many scenarios in my mind with who "Camilla" was and all those things, but it was actually so much simpler than I thought. My mind went so much further then that.
Ian is such a secret person that it was always so intriguing to know what was on his mind and all. I loved how broody he was when Holland acted out or actually just like herself but how she never really could show.
I felt devastated with all of Hollands past and what she needed to go through it was so unnecessary. That truly broke my heart! I think I still wanted a bit of closure with her mom because that was so harsh all, I would've loved if there was closure.
We got a very pretty epilogue, but I missed a bit of time with the dad. Totally got that the connection he had with Holland wasn't the same as a normal daughter and dad, but still I expected a bit more!
April 25, 2020
Standalone/Cliffhanger: Standalone
Ages of H and h: Holland is 22 and Iain is 32.
Multi-Luv'n/Ménages:
Was There Descriptive Sex:
Descriptive Sex &/Or Drama Between H/h With OW/OM:
>>If So, Before or After H/h Hookup:
Contains Cheating:
Amount of Sex In The Book:
HEA/HFN/etc Ending:
Will This Meet My 'Safety Gang' Buddies' Approval:
Any Triggers/Warnings: At Hollands brothers birthday party, Iainis still running hot and cold, he let's another woman sit next to him and touch which upsets Holland. No cheating happens at all
>>Detail: N/A
Do You Recommend This Book: Yes.
Will You Re-read This Book: No
Would You Read More Books By This Author: Yes
My Thoughts
I thought Iain was a little obnoxious for no good reason but he did mellow. It would've been nice for Holland to either get rid of her mother or tell her to leave her alone. I liked the story, it moved at a good pace, however I felt that Iain was a little too wishy washy and it frustrated me.
Ages of H and h: Holland is 22 and Iain is 32.
Multi-Luv'n/Ménages:
Was There Descriptive Sex:
Descriptive Sex &/Or Drama Between H/h With OW/OM:
>>If So, Before or After H/h Hookup:
Contains Cheating:
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HEA/HFN/etc Ending:
Will This Meet My 'Safety Gang' Buddies' Approval:
Any Triggers/Warnings: At Hollands brothers birthday party, Iainis still running hot and cold, he let's another woman sit next to him and touch which upsets Holland. No cheating happens at all
>>Detail: N/A
Do You Recommend This Book: Yes.
Will You Re-read This Book: No
Would You Read More Books By This Author: Yes
My Thoughts
I thought Iain was a little obnoxious for no good reason but he did mellow. It would've been nice for Holland to either get rid of her mother or tell her to leave her alone. I liked the story, it moved at a good pace, however I felt that Iain was a little too wishy washy and it frustrated me.
January 17, 2020
Um, I’m gonna have to say NEVER! DNF at 33%. This book is such a letdown. This is not at all what I would have expected, especially after how good Drew’s book was. Ugh, this book is so full of cliches, including the pathetic desperately in love acts like a virgin ultra sheltered doe eyed sad little girl pining after the rich, powerful, everyone wants him older bad boy. Dumb. If you are gonna write using a storyline that’s been done a million times before be a little original about it. 👎🏽👎🏽
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