The product of an emotionally bereft childhood, the only things Sarah Wylie has going for her are her drive and ambition. She has a plan for her life and every step she takes serves a purpose. Though it turns out to be rather unconventional, the job posted in the Student Union seems like the logical next step in the life she is building for herself. But her new job and employer will challenge every aspect of her character and the dreams she has fought so hard to achieve.
Wow. Just wow. You can easily read this as a stand alone. There is a cameo from Kelly/Hannah (book 3) which was cool. There is so much going on in this. Sigh. There's a bit of a BDSM element but it's nothing that intense. Each MC is completely endearing in their own way. There's some formatting issues on the copy I got off of the Athenaeum. A chunk of the last part of the book was addended onto the end. You could really tell the author was more confident and the telling was very fluid. Not that the first book in the series was amaturish, it's not. Anyway. Absolutely loved it.
Ok...I lied. This one might be my favorite out of the series all because of the Epilogue. I mean I loved the interaction between the Kelly and Hannah with Jordan and Sara. It was honestly my favorite part of the book and I wish there was another read with the interaction of all the characters. Anyway, if you liked the others you will like this one. You don't need to read the pervious books as they won't add to the story but it's always nice to just read them.
I'd like to have been able to have read all of BadSquirrel's work - since there is so few books out there by the author. But . . . I didn't make it far into this one before I just had to stop.
Why? Well I'll tell you, little one, it's because one of the main characters, little one, just started calling the other main character, are you still with me little one?, 'little one' without ever being in a relationship with her prior to using the phrase or figuring out if using the phrase would be appropriate or not. I think - that's what I recall, it's been a while since I attempted to read the book. I do know, though, that 'little one' was used 145 times in this book.
Let me look at my status updates. Oh. It's worse. The 'little one' is being used by a boss to refer to their employee. That's . . . well, grounds for a lawsuit, frankly.
I have just read the four Edgewater books and I loved them. I found these books by accident (a very happy accident) but I am amazed that 'BadSquirrel" isn't with a major publisher. The stories are intriguing, well constructed and addictive, the only problem isn't I don't know where to find any more.
I forgot I had already read the book, mainly because I tend to forget tittles. As soon as I realised which book it was, I was glad I could read it again.
This book is a good love story, but what striked me the most is how good this book is at making me understand what DS really is about. The essence of it, and I love it for that
Clearly dated but with more of a plot/story than the other works. Questionable in places (perhaps because of the time it was written) with ableist slurs and body shaming language and casual racism. Also a guide on how to get a massive lawsuit as an employer. I can appreciate it in the intent it was created but it is a problematic piece. Also if someone is in a coma for several days they would have a catheter. Holy hell that bugged me.