Robin M. (robinmy) -
Helpful Score: 1
My review is based on "Wait for Me".
William Montgomery is worried about his youngest son. Lucas injured his knee two years ago which ended his professional football career. He has since become a recluse, venturing out of his mountain home only once per month to come into the family business offices in the city. William devises a plan where he calls his executive assistant, Emma Taylor, and asks her to bring some paperwork to his vacation home. William gives her his son's address knowing Emma has a crush on Lucas. Emma hurries to the mountain home, but is injured when a snowstorm pops up and she drives off the road hitting a tree upon arrival. Lucas can't figure out why his father's assistant is at his house. He helps Emma into the house and learns that his father gave her the wrong address. Now Lucas is stuck with Emma at his house during a snowstorm when all he wants is to be alone.
I thought this would be a nice light contemporary romance to listen to while on my morning walk. Well, Lucas and Emma bickered continually which got old fast. Williams manipulation was obvious, but neither of them figured it out. And I really didn't like the characters, especially Lucas who sat around feeling sorry for himself. The worst part of the experience for me was the narrator. His voice had an odd stilted quality that drove me crazy. I switched to the ebook to finish the story, but I still had that voice in my head. This book just didn't work for me. My rating: 1.5 Stars.
William Montgomery is worried about his youngest son. Lucas injured his knee two years ago which ended his professional football career. He has since become a recluse, venturing out of his mountain home only once per month to come into the family business offices in the city. William devises a plan where he calls his executive assistant, Emma Taylor, and asks her to bring some paperwork to his vacation home. William gives her his son's address knowing Emma has a crush on Lucas. Emma hurries to the mountain home, but is injured when a snowstorm pops up and she drives off the road hitting a tree upon arrival. Lucas can't figure out why his father's assistant is at his house. He helps Emma into the house and learns that his father gave her the wrong address. Now Lucas is stuck with Emma at his house during a snowstorm when all he wants is to be alone.
I thought this would be a nice light contemporary romance to listen to while on my morning walk. Well, Lucas and Emma bickered continually which got old fast. Williams manipulation was obvious, but neither of them figured it out. And I really didn't like the characters, especially Lucas who sat around feeling sorry for himself. The worst part of the experience for me was the narrator. His voice had an odd stilted quality that drove me crazy. I switched to the ebook to finish the story, but I still had that voice in my head. This book just didn't work for me. My rating: 1.5 Stars.
Rachel A. (ra7) reviewed Wait for Me / Trust in Me (Montgomery Brothers, Bks 1-2) on + 1043 more book reviews
Wait for Me:
3*
Emma is the executive assistant to William Montgomery, president (patriarch) of Montgomery Enterprises (okay, I admit I don't remember the name of the company- but it may not have even been mentioned either). William's youngest son, Lucas, used to play in the NFL before a career ending injury. Since that time, he has become a recluse only coming into the city once a month for the family business. William sees attraction between Emma and Lucas and decides to play matchmaker.
I liked Emma and Lucas only somewhat. Lucas was annoying and immature at times. I thought it was ridiculous that he didn't want pity from anyone, but (essentially) threw himself a pity party for one for 2 years. I thought it was ridiculous he would rather be in pain (and not be able to play football) vs no pain/mild discomfort (and not be able to play football). But, that is me.
I thought the relationship buildup was nicely paced. I appreciated that Emma was able to call bullshit on Lucas. More than once. Their relationship had very obvious highs and lows. The events also led Emma to get the courage to pursue her dream. I liked the idea of the family patriarch being the one to set his kids up too.
I did think the resolution was rushed and weaker despite the good start.
For those that like closed door sex scenes, this book would work for you! I'm assuming the rest of the series (and maybe most/all of the author's works too) is like that as well. (I personally like steam, but not at the expense of plot. 90% of the time anyway. Haha).
Trust in Me
3.5*
I liked this slightly better than the last one.
Maggie used to be an executive assistant, until she was sexually harassed and almost assaulted by her boss. William Montgomery happened to be there at that time and offered her a job. Fast forward 3 years later. William thinks it's time she got a promotion, started living, and stopped hiding. He also wanted to match her with his son, Jason. Jason, on the other hand, has been hit on by multiple women. (He blamed it on Emma and Lucas). Problem is, Maggie has pretended to be married for last 3 years to keep men away from her. What ensues next is friendship, than attraction.
It was sad that her ex-boss had so much power over her. It does get resolved, but I would have liked Maggie to have been more involved in it. (I think that those who have read the book will know (and agree) to what I refer to).
Jason, a workaholic, was able to be more balanced. I did think the ending was more rushed and I didn't appreciate how he handled the ex-boss situation.
Clean romance. Kissing only.
3*
Emma is the executive assistant to William Montgomery, president (patriarch) of Montgomery Enterprises (okay, I admit I don't remember the name of the company- but it may not have even been mentioned either). William's youngest son, Lucas, used to play in the NFL before a career ending injury. Since that time, he has become a recluse only coming into the city once a month for the family business. William sees attraction between Emma and Lucas and decides to play matchmaker.
I liked Emma and Lucas only somewhat. Lucas was annoying and immature at times. I thought it was ridiculous that he didn't want pity from anyone, but (essentially) threw himself a pity party for one for 2 years. I thought it was ridiculous he would rather be in pain (and not be able to play football) vs no pain/mild discomfort (and not be able to play football). But, that is me.
I thought the relationship buildup was nicely paced. I appreciated that Emma was able to call bullshit on Lucas. More than once. Their relationship had very obvious highs and lows. The events also led Emma to get the courage to pursue her dream. I liked the idea of the family patriarch being the one to set his kids up too.
I did think the resolution was rushed and weaker despite the good start.
For those that like closed door sex scenes, this book would work for you! I'm assuming the rest of the series (and maybe most/all of the author's works too) is like that as well. (I personally like steam, but not at the expense of plot. 90% of the time anyway. Haha).
Trust in Me
3.5*
I liked this slightly better than the last one.
Maggie used to be an executive assistant, until she was sexually harassed and almost assaulted by her boss. William Montgomery happened to be there at that time and offered her a job. Fast forward 3 years later. William thinks it's time she got a promotion, started living, and stopped hiding. He also wanted to match her with his son, Jason. Jason, on the other hand, has been hit on by multiple women. (He blamed it on Emma and Lucas). Problem is, Maggie has pretended to be married for last 3 years to keep men away from her. What ensues next is friendship, than attraction.
It was sad that her ex-boss had so much power over her. It does get resolved, but I would have liked Maggie to have been more involved in it. (I think that those who have read the book will know (and agree) to what I refer to).
Jason, a workaholic, was able to be more balanced. I did think the ending was more rushed and I didn't appreciate how he handled the ex-boss situation.
Clean romance. Kissing only.
