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mama_bookworm_'s review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Book 12 of 2025 finished 30/1/25 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Book 3 of the Broke and Beautiful series
Construction worker Russell has been in love with Abby from the moment he laid eyes on her but she comes from money and is far too good for him. He stays in the friend zone where he thinks belongs until one night the pair step over the line of friendship. Russell struggles to keep Abby at a safe distance while Abby is determined to make him lose control.
My thoughts: This will mirror my thoughts of the other books in this series. The writing isn’t the author’s best work but is still good. The characters are all likeable and the story is lighthearted and easy to read. The series is full of strong banter and friendships which I love. And as usual with Tessa Bailey books, the romance is open door and the scenes are spicy!
katie_welcometomyescape's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't anything special, but it did its job. They both annoyed me but they also both had foundation for their flaws which made it manageable.
azbooklover44's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mgreathouse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rowej2's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sundayswithsage's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The healthiest of the three couples, by far. His insecurities are going to be a lifelong issue for them though.
hecalledmecarrots's review against another edition
2.0
His internal monolog was too melodramatic for my tastes
fi_reading's review against another edition
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
amabp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Well, this was fun! I love that we get to see the progression of Abby and Russell’s relationship throughout the first two books, so them getting together is not so abrupt.
I seriously enjoy the miss communication trope, but I think this one went too far and hurt Abby so much…
The pace was superb and I think this is the book I enjoyed the most out of the whole series! I’m sad it’s over.
I seriously enjoy the miss communication trope, but I think this one went too far and hurt Abby so much…
The pace was superb and I think this is the book I enjoyed the most out of the whole series! I’m sad it’s over.