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Butterfly
Alex
Being a celebrity is overrated. Yes, the money is good, but having my life splattered on social media for people’s entertainment? Not that good. I don’t like special treatment either. But when I meet Sienna on an aeroplane, after we survived a tropical storm on an Atlantic Island, my protective instinct kicks in at seeing her injured and in pain.
I give her my phone number. Surely, she’s going to call me, right?
Weeks pass and I don’t receive as much as an emoji from her.
There’s a lesson to learn for my bloody ego. But that doesn’t mean I’m not going to pursue her.
Sienna
Alex Knightley gave me his phone number, asking me to call him if I needed anything.
But as weeks pass, the excitement wears off. He doesn’t really want to hear from me. Why would he be interested in spending time with a veterinary doctor who has more debts than dates?
So I don’t call him. But there’s more. If he knew I killed someone, he wouldn’t have given me his phone number.
Trigger this is a steamy contemporary romance novel with some swearing and explicit sex scenes. It also contains child abuse (off page), attempt suicide (off page), self-worth issues, and psychological trauma. More trigger warnings inside the book.
Being a celebrity is overrated. Yes, the money is good, but having my life splattered on social media for people’s entertainment? Not that good. I don’t like special treatment either. But when I meet Sienna on an aeroplane, after we survived a tropical storm on an Atlantic Island, my protective instinct kicks in at seeing her injured and in pain.
I give her my phone number. Surely, she’s going to call me, right?
Weeks pass and I don’t receive as much as an emoji from her.
There’s a lesson to learn for my bloody ego. But that doesn’t mean I’m not going to pursue her.
Sienna
Alex Knightley gave me his phone number, asking me to call him if I needed anything.
But as weeks pass, the excitement wears off. He doesn’t really want to hear from me. Why would he be interested in spending time with a veterinary doctor who has more debts than dates?
So I don’t call him. But there’s more. If he knew I killed someone, he wouldn’t have given me his phone number.
Trigger this is a steamy contemporary romance novel with some swearing and explicit sex scenes. It also contains child abuse (off page), attempt suicide (off page), self-worth issues, and psychological trauma. More trigger warnings inside the book.
246 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2023
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May 21, 2023
I really liked this book. This is the first one I read from this author and it wouldn´t be the last!
Alex is a famous actor who usually performs movies with nudes. He hates them, but his agent is set on him doing those for easy fame and money. He suffered sex abuse from a female director as a younger actor and has some self-confidence issues. Sienna is a vet who suffered horribly things as a child. When they meet on an airplane after they survived a tropical storm on an Atlantic Island, his protective instinct kicks in at seeing her injured and in pain and gives her his phone number. But she never called. Months later they meet by chance in a party and everything changes.
This book is beautifully written, full of aghast and tough moments. I fell in love with both main characters and with his family. Alex is super down to earth and he really ‘sees’ Sienna from the beginning. She is someone who suffered so much pain that it’s almost impossible for her to trust anyone. She frustrated me a couple of times but I could see why she was that way.
The story is deep and engaging and I really enjoyed the journey. Dart in an incredible addition and I was cheering for him all the time.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Alex is a famous actor who usually performs movies with nudes. He hates them, but his agent is set on him doing those for easy fame and money. He suffered sex abuse from a female director as a younger actor and has some self-confidence issues. Sienna is a vet who suffered horribly things as a child. When they meet on an airplane after they survived a tropical storm on an Atlantic Island, his protective instinct kicks in at seeing her injured and in pain and gives her his phone number. But she never called. Months later they meet by chance in a party and everything changes.
This book is beautifully written, full of aghast and tough moments. I fell in love with both main characters and with his family. Alex is super down to earth and he really ‘sees’ Sienna from the beginning. She is someone who suffered so much pain that it’s almost impossible for her to trust anyone. She frustrated me a couple of times but I could see why she was that way.
The story is deep and engaging and I really enjoyed the journey. Dart in an incredible addition and I was cheering for him all the time.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 17, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley for an arc of this book.
This. book has a lot of trigger warnings. but. luckily on the very first. page their. is a list of trigger warnings so you know exactly what you. are getting. into.
In this novel we follow Sienna, a veterinarian, and Alex a famous. actor. While Alex is filming his latest show a storm comes and while on a flight meets Sienna who was wounded in the storm helping animals. Alex feels an overwhelming urge to help her which he does. He sees her again at a marathon. that raises money to. help with. the damage that the storm did to the island he was on. Sienna ends up running away after Alex falls and while getting. up accidentally hits her in the face causing her lip to bleed. Sienna was. abused by her foster father and killed him in self defense after cutting the word whore into her back. Sienna hides her scares from everyone but when she and Alex visit his family during Christmas she gets hit in the back by a donkey and his mom and sister see her scars. Sienna shows Alex her scars and he continues to stay. Sienna also heals Alex's dog after he gets cut with some glass. As a thank you he decides to. buy her dinner since she refused to accept money. Sienna and Alex discover that his wicked co-star and manager leaked photos of the two of them and stole the video of Sienna killing her foster father. Sienna later sings in a scene of Alex's tv show and Alex fires his manager. Alex and Sienna get engaged at the end of the novel. Obviously there are some triggering things in this novel but I love the way that Alex and Sienna's friends go out of the way to help her and Alex understand each other and protect each other.
This. book has a lot of trigger warnings. but. luckily on the very first. page their. is a list of trigger warnings so you know exactly what you. are getting. into.
In this novel we follow Sienna, a veterinarian, and Alex a famous. actor. While Alex is filming his latest show a storm comes and while on a flight meets Sienna who was wounded in the storm helping animals. Alex feels an overwhelming urge to help her which he does. He sees her again at a marathon. that raises money to. help with. the damage that the storm did to the island he was on. Sienna ends up running away after Alex falls and while getting. up accidentally hits her in the face causing her lip to bleed. Sienna was. abused by her foster father and killed him in self defense after cutting the word whore into her back. Sienna hides her scares from everyone but when she and Alex visit his family during Christmas she gets hit in the back by a donkey and his mom and sister see her scars. Sienna shows Alex her scars and he continues to stay. Sienna also heals Alex's dog after he gets cut with some glass. As a thank you he decides to. buy her dinner since she refused to accept money. Sienna and Alex discover that his wicked co-star and manager leaked photos of the two of them and stole the video of Sienna killing her foster father. Sienna later sings in a scene of Alex's tv show and Alex fires his manager. Alex and Sienna get engaged at the end of the novel. Obviously there are some triggering things in this novel but I love the way that Alex and Sienna's friends go out of the way to help her and Alex understand each other and protect each other.
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May 17, 2023When Alex and Sienna meet, there is an instant connection. Alex offers his seat on a plane to Sienna, who has been injured during a tropical storm that hits the island they are staying at. However, Sienna does not call Alex, fearing that his celebrity status puts him out of her league. Whilst Alex is a famous actor, he is captivated by Sienna and tries desperately to find her. When they eventually meet again, Alex realises that Sienna has a past that is preventing her from exploring a relationship together.
The trauma suffered by Sienna is intense, but Alex never wavers in his love for her nor his admiration for her courage. Sienna’s battle to overcome her past is clearly a struggle, and despite it all, she has an innocence that is endearing. At times, I did feel that there could have been fewer males with egos and nasty females getting in the way. Thank goodness for Alex’s female relations, who were great secondary characters.
A warning: there are many triggers in the book, that could be confronting. However, they are dealt with in an appropriate manner, by the author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The trauma suffered by Sienna is intense, but Alex never wavers in his love for her nor his admiration for her courage. Sienna’s battle to overcome her past is clearly a struggle, and despite it all, she has an innocence that is endearing. At times, I did feel that there could have been fewer males with egos and nasty females getting in the way. Thank goodness for Alex’s female relations, who were great secondary characters.
A warning: there are many triggers in the book, that could be confronting. However, they are dealt with in an appropriate manner, by the author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 17, 2023
Absolutely beautiful story.
Sienna has a horrible past, one she still has constant nightmares about.
Alex, is a rising Hollywood heartthrob who is sick of always getting roles in which he has to get naked.
When they meet by chance at an airport, Sienna would never imagine that Alex would be completely intrigued by her. She doesn’t think she’s good enough for him. She thinks he’s only being nice. What she doesn’t know is that Alex has his eyes set on her.
And this unfolds the story of how they start spending time together but let me tell you, Alex has to wait a very long time! Sienna makes him work for it! And he’s been more than happy to wait her out.
I loved the characters. How Siennas friends and fiercely protective even though they know nothing of her past. How Alex’s mother is so warm and accepting! Ugh I loved her! She got Sienna to open up and trust her and it just made me so incredibly happy that Sienna was getting the motherly touch she never had.
I would absolutely recommend this book and I’m incredibly happy that I read it. It made me sad in some parts but also incredibly happy in others. It has the spice which I will not complain about! And it has a happily ever after.
Sienna has a horrible past, one she still has constant nightmares about.
Alex, is a rising Hollywood heartthrob who is sick of always getting roles in which he has to get naked.
When they meet by chance at an airport, Sienna would never imagine that Alex would be completely intrigued by her. She doesn’t think she’s good enough for him. She thinks he’s only being nice. What she doesn’t know is that Alex has his eyes set on her.
And this unfolds the story of how they start spending time together but let me tell you, Alex has to wait a very long time! Sienna makes him work for it! And he’s been more than happy to wait her out.
I loved the characters. How Siennas friends and fiercely protective even though they know nothing of her past. How Alex’s mother is so warm and accepting! Ugh I loved her! She got Sienna to open up and trust her and it just made me so incredibly happy that Sienna was getting the motherly touch she never had.
I would absolutely recommend this book and I’m incredibly happy that I read it. It made me sad in some parts but also incredibly happy in others. It has the spice which I will not complain about! And it has a happily ever after.
May 15, 2023
3 stars for Alex and Sienna!!
So this book was a little different than I expected. I hadn’t anticipated Sienna’s terrible back story, the girl suffered through so much. She was a sweet character and I felt for her.
I’m not all that sure about Alex though. He proclaimed himself a grade a jerk but we never see him playing that role throughout the book. If he was as much of a jerk as he said he was, there was no way he would have allowed everyone to treat him as badly as they did.
I felt like there were way too many villains in this book. Every time you turned around there was another bad guy. I wish there would have been more focus on the romance rather than all the other drama.
All in all, the writing was good and the book definitely had potential. I’m sure I’ll read a book from this author again.
Thank you NetGalley and Barbara for this arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
So this book was a little different than I expected. I hadn’t anticipated Sienna’s terrible back story, the girl suffered through so much. She was a sweet character and I felt for her.
I’m not all that sure about Alex though. He proclaimed himself a grade a jerk but we never see him playing that role throughout the book. If he was as much of a jerk as he said he was, there was no way he would have allowed everyone to treat him as badly as they did.
I felt like there were way too many villains in this book. Every time you turned around there was another bad guy. I wish there would have been more focus on the romance rather than all the other drama.
All in all, the writing was good and the book definitely had potential. I’m sure I’ll read a book from this author again.
Thank you NetGalley and Barbara for this arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 14, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I loved this book! Sienna and Alex's story was full of romance, turmoil, blackmail, drama and much more.
Check your trigger warnings before reading this book. It's very emotional in places but the way Barbara has written about it and handled the after effects of the issue is brilliant.
I literally read this entire book in 3 hours, it was so hard to put down. It was well written with such good character development and a decent plot.
There was spice in this book, I'd rate ⭐️⭐️ but there is romance, an HEA, drama . Although Alex is a celebrity, the way Barbara has written his character, makes him very relatable. He falls first in this story, along with being dual point of view.
Will definitely recommend this book and will be reading more of this authors books.
I loved this book! Sienna and Alex's story was full of romance, turmoil, blackmail, drama and much more.
Check your trigger warnings before reading this book. It's very emotional in places but the way Barbara has written about it and handled the after effects of the issue is brilliant.
I literally read this entire book in 3 hours, it was so hard to put down. It was well written with such good character development and a decent plot.
There was spice in this book, I'd rate ⭐️⭐️ but there is romance, an HEA, drama . Although Alex is a celebrity, the way Barbara has written his character, makes him very relatable. He falls first in this story, along with being dual point of view.
Will definitely recommend this book and will be reading more of this authors books.
May 23, 2023
Listen, all I'm saying is that I would've caved and texted Alex the first day being apart. While this book is very spicy and I loved the angst and tension, this book covers some very serious topics with Alex and Sienna, and above all please check the trigger warnings and take care of yourselves <3 Full review to come on my instagram, and BOY do I have quite a bit to share. This was my first book from Barbara Russell and it certainly won't be my last.
May 14, 2023
A pleasant romance, one that was enjoyable , but wasn’t quite what I was expecting as I found it was quite slow paced and there wasn’t too much to the story, but , I did enjoy certain the characters and I thought the writing was lovely.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 5, 2023
"Butterfly" by Barbara Russell is a captivating read that'll make your heart flutter with its engaging storyline.
May 31, 2023
I had the privilege of receiving this book ARC from @netgalley and @brussellkiwi
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Butterfly is a beautiful novel about two people learning to deal with and getting over adversity. Alex is a famous actor who doesn’t particularly like the fact he is seen as a sex symbol in the industry, he wants to act in films with deeper stories than having his butt plastered all over the big screen - however he is finding himself coming up against sharks.
Sienna has her own issues and past trauma of child abuse. And without seeking any help has grown up with her demons still controlling her life. But she loves all things animals, being a vet.
When her and Alex meet by chance, Alex finds himself wanting to solve the puzzle that is Sienna. No matter how long it takes he is determined to earn her trust and her love in return.
I felt I really connected with Sienna, in the way she deals with her anxiety and pushing people away - also that animals are better than people! Obviously the very attractive Alex owns a Golden Retriever! That was a selling point for me!
I really enjoyed this book, I wished it wasn’t quite as predictable as it was, however it was a great happy novel when you’re looking for something fluffy with a HEA to read! The author beautifully writes about the traumas and abuse described in the book without going into explicit detail, which was definitely a refreshing change. I will definitely be interested in reading more books by Barbara again in the future!
Also that’s she’s a Kiwi gives extra points!
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
Butterfly is a beautiful novel about two people learning to deal with and getting over adversity. Alex is a famous actor who doesn’t particularly like the fact he is seen as a sex symbol in the industry, he wants to act in films with deeper stories than having his butt plastered all over the big screen - however he is finding himself coming up against sharks.
Sienna has her own issues and past trauma of child abuse. And without seeking any help has grown up with her demons still controlling her life. But she loves all things animals, being a vet.
When her and Alex meet by chance, Alex finds himself wanting to solve the puzzle that is Sienna. No matter how long it takes he is determined to earn her trust and her love in return.
I felt I really connected with Sienna, in the way she deals with her anxiety and pushing people away - also that animals are better than people! Obviously the very attractive Alex owns a Golden Retriever! That was a selling point for me!
I really enjoyed this book, I wished it wasn’t quite as predictable as it was, however it was a great happy novel when you’re looking for something fluffy with a HEA to read! The author beautifully writes about the traumas and abuse described in the book without going into explicit detail, which was definitely a refreshing change. I will definitely be interested in reading more books by Barbara again in the future!
Also that’s she’s a Kiwi gives extra points!
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