Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy second chance romances, marriage-in-trouble stories, and steamy contemporary romance would likely enjoy this book.
- Fans of Ana Huang's writing style and previous works in the Kings of Sin series will probably appreciate the familiar elements and character cameos.
- Those who like billionaire romances with a touch of angst, groveling heroes, and stories about rekindling lost love may find this book appealing.
- Readers looking for a quick, emotionally-charged read with a guaranteed happy ending might also be satisfied with this story.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers seeking a deeply angsty or slow-burn romance may be disappointed by the pacing and conflict resolution in this book.
- Those who prefer strong character development and extensive groveling in second chance romances might find this lacking.
- Readers who are frustrated by miscommunication plots or characters making illogical decisions may struggle with aspects of the story.
- Critics of formulaic billionaire romances or those tired of Ana Huang's writing style probably won't enjoy this installment.
- Lastly, readers expecting a more realistic or nuanced portrayal of marriage struggles might be dissatisfied with the depth of exploration in this novel.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Compelling second chance romance story
- Emotional and angsty moments between the main characters
- Good chemistry and sexual tension between Dominic and Alessandra
- Interesting flashbacks showing how the couple met and fell in love
- Explores themes of marriage struggles and rediscovering oneself
- Some readers enjoyed the groveling and Dominic's efforts to win Alessandra back
- Steamy intimate scenes between the main couple
- Cameos from characters in the author's other books
- Easy, quick read for fans of the author's writing style
- Satisfying happy ending and epilogue for the couple
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Lack of communication between the main characters was frustrating for some readers
- Groveling and character development felt insufficient to some
- Plot and conflict resolution felt rushed or underdeveloped
- Characters' actions sometimes felt inconsistent or illogical
- Not enough angst or tension for a marriage-in-crisis story
- Secondary plot elements felt unnecessary or distracting
- Repetitive story beats with the characters getting together then separating
- Some found the characters bland or lacking depth
- Pacing issues, with important conversations happening too late
- Did not live up to some readers' high expectations for the trope
