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A review by lenoreo
Runaway Groom by Lauren Layne
5.0
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4.5 stars — Dudes, this book was made for me. It was almost a perfect Lenore story, and I was just sucked right in and didn’t want to put it down.
Honestly, the ONLY thing preventing a full 5 stars was that I got annoyed with Ellie and the way she treated Gage sometimes. I know it came from a place of self-protection, and I got it a few times in the beginning, but there was a point where I was disappointed in her. She did the age old stereotypical female habit of wanting the guy to read her mind and give her what she wanted when she asked for the opposite.
Despite that, I actually really enjoyed Ellie. She was snarky and sassy — some of her one-liners back to Gage just had me laughing out loud. Even though she was cautious, she was hardworking. And despite being in a reality show whose goal is drama, she wasn’t too hard on the other girls…I wouldn’t have been happy about that.
In a weird way, Gage was the star for me — even though we generally got less POV time from him. But I honestly can’t believe how much Ms. Layne got me to feel for him. I cried for his secret hopes and dreams…and how incompatible that could be from his career dreams. He was cocky, yes, and arrogant…and some of that was a front, but some of it was just confidence. He made me laugh and he made me feel.
I really enjoyed the two of them together. From their hilarious banter, and secret meetings, to their tangible chemistry. Despite them both having moments where they lashed out at one another, they really did fit well. I wanted to see them find a way.
And even though I totally saw a lot of the ending coming, I was okay with that…especially because I was satisfied with how it all wrapped up.
Some crazy secondary characters, as expected, but some fun and delightful ones as well.
I don’t know. The ratings don’t necessarily reflect how perfect a book is, but how much I enjoyed myself reading it. And I mega enjoyed myself with this one.
4.5 stars — Dudes, this book was made for me. It was almost a perfect Lenore story, and I was just sucked right in and didn’t want to put it down.
Honestly, the ONLY thing preventing a full 5 stars was that I got annoyed with Ellie and the way she treated Gage sometimes. I know it came from a place of self-protection, and I got it a few times in the beginning, but there was a point where I was disappointed in her. She did the age old stereotypical female habit of wanting the guy to read her mind and give her what she wanted when she asked for the opposite.
Despite that, I actually really enjoyed Ellie. She was snarky and sassy — some of her one-liners back to Gage just had me laughing out loud. Even though she was cautious, she was hardworking. And despite being in a reality show whose goal is drama, she wasn’t too hard on the other girls…I wouldn’t have been happy about that.
In a weird way, Gage was the star for me — even though we generally got less POV time from him. But I honestly can’t believe how much Ms. Layne got me to feel for him. I cried for his secret hopes and dreams…and how incompatible that could be from his career dreams. He was cocky, yes, and arrogant…and some of that was a front, but some of it was just confidence. He made me laugh and he made me feel.
I really enjoyed the two of them together. From their hilarious banter, and secret meetings, to their tangible chemistry. Despite them both having moments where they lashed out at one another, they really did fit well. I wanted to see them find a way.
And even though I totally saw a lot of the ending coming, I was okay with that…especially because I was satisfied with how it all wrapped up.
Some crazy secondary characters, as expected, but some fun and delightful ones as well.
I don’t know. The ratings don’t necessarily reflect how perfect a book is, but how much I enjoyed myself reading it. And I mega enjoyed myself with this one.