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Capricorn Cove #9
Meat Load
Book 11 in the Capricorn Cove series
Hannah
He's hilarious.
He's fun.
He's not into me.
Malik
She's serious.
She's proper.
I'm into her.
This is one loaded relationship.
Warning: This book is inspired by gorgeous women, hilarious men, and the kind of love that makes you swoon.
Hannah
He's hilarious.
He's fun.
He's not into me.
Malik
She's serious.
She's proper.
I'm into her.
This is one loaded relationship.
Warning: This book is inspired by gorgeous women, hilarious men, and the kind of love that makes you swoon.
74 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2021
About the author
Evie Mitchell
60 books1,582 followersUSA Today bestselling romance author. Evie Mitchell, delivers steamy, inclusive, body-positive romance filled with heat, heart, and happily ever afters.
Evie lives with her husband, their sausage dog, and an ever-growing collection of book-related mugs. When she's not writing, Evie loves curling up in the sun with an excellent book and a cup of tea.
You can find her at @EvieMitchellAuthor on all socials or EvieMitchell.com
Evie lives with her husband, their sausage dog, and an ever-growing collection of book-related mugs. When she's not writing, Evie loves curling up in the sun with an excellent book and a cup of tea.
You can find her at @EvieMitchellAuthor on all socials or EvieMitchell.com
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January 16, 2022
Format: eBook
Source: KU
Prompt: Romance Takeover Readathon
Rep: Husky hero, ace heroine
Triggers: touch aversion (heroine), parental neglect
TL;DR Synopsis:
♡ Contemporary romcom novella
♡ Misunderstood “ice queen” heroine
♡ Husky hero, cinnamon roll hero
♡ small town romance
♡ Heroine is part of a feminist podcast
Give me all the husky heroes and the heroines who love their bellies!
I know, I totally jumped into this series at a really weird place, but as soon as I saw a husky hero romance by Evie Mitchell, I knew I had to pick it up. I think I may have appreciated the characters more and wouldn’t have been as lost as I was if I’d read the previous books and was familiar with the “world.” I loved the Wicked Women’s podcast and the heroine’s relationship with her friends.
Source: KU
Prompt: Romance Takeover Readathon
Rep: Husky hero, ace heroine
Triggers: touch aversion (heroine), parental neglect
TL;DR Synopsis:
♡ Contemporary romcom novella
♡ Misunderstood “ice queen” heroine
♡ Husky hero, cinnamon roll hero
♡ small town romance
♡ Heroine is part of a feminist podcast
Give me all the husky heroes and the heroines who love their bellies!
I know, I totally jumped into this series at a really weird place, but as soon as I saw a husky hero romance by Evie Mitchell, I knew I had to pick it up. I think I may have appreciated the characters more and wouldn’t have been as lost as I was if I’d read the previous books and was familiar with the “world.” I loved the Wicked Women’s podcast and the heroine’s relationship with her friends.
May 23, 2023
Malik has always had a crush on Hannah. Hannah decides she's attracted to Malik - and that's it, that's the story.
I appreciate that part of this story is centered on Malik being a fat male character, and normalising and celebrating his fatness, and that he is just as worthy of a lovely love story as any other person. But for the most part, this book was far too short for some of the issues that Evie Mitchell was trying out for her characters including an aversion to touch (which went out the window), sexuality confusion (also something that wasn't explored very well imo) and BDSM (also not done well and in a way I'm sure BDSM enthusiasts would scream at).
Hannah's interactions and the way she spoke to Malik were just so strange, it made me feel so uncomfortable - it was almost robotic in nature and then she went from zero - 100 pretty much flinging herself at the poor man and asking to kiss his belly. Like alright love, calm down. I'm all for women taking charge of the situation and their own pleasure but this was just over the top, and Malik felt like he was being pushed and pulled in different directions. If it was a case of this happening in opposite gender directions, it would be problematic.
There were things in here that in a longer novel could have been explored well and with respect such as Hannah's issues with touch, and then her questions over attraction and her sexuality. It was odd the way these issues were thrown into the mix, and then instantly forgotten about as Hannah basically screamed at Malik to have sex with her. And the sex scenes were also just uncomfortable as well - it was their first time, Hannah's first time ever and she immediately just pulls him into a BDSM room (which it turns out she's not even into - like wtf?) and starts talking safe words and light codes.
And then in the middle of sex, their FIRST TIME TOGETHER, they get engaged. That was too much, too much for me.
I think this book can be simple fun for some readers but there were too many issues in it for me to enjoy.
I appreciate that part of this story is centered on Malik being a fat male character, and normalising and celebrating his fatness, and that he is just as worthy of a lovely love story as any other person. But for the most part, this book was far too short for some of the issues that Evie Mitchell was trying out for her characters including an aversion to touch (which went out the window), sexuality confusion (also something that wasn't explored very well imo) and BDSM (also not done well and in a way I'm sure BDSM enthusiasts would scream at).
Hannah's interactions and the way she spoke to Malik were just so strange, it made me feel so uncomfortable - it was almost robotic in nature and then she went from zero - 100 pretty much flinging herself at the poor man and asking to kiss his belly. Like alright love, calm down. I'm all for women taking charge of the situation and their own pleasure but this was just over the top, and Malik felt like he was being pushed and pulled in different directions. If it was a case of this happening in opposite gender directions, it would be problematic.
There were things in here that in a longer novel could have been explored well and with respect such as Hannah's issues with touch, and then her questions over attraction and her sexuality. It was odd the way these issues were thrown into the mix, and then instantly forgotten about as Hannah basically screamed at Malik to have sex with her. And the sex scenes were also just uncomfortable as well - it was their first time, Hannah's first time ever and she immediately just pulls him into a BDSM room (which it turns out she's not even into - like wtf?) and starts talking safe words and light codes.
And then in the middle of sex, their FIRST TIME TOGETHER, they get engaged. That was too much, too much for me.
I think this book can be simple fun for some readers but there were too many issues in it for me to enjoy.
April 2, 2021
So Many Laughs
Hannah has gotten a pretty bad rap throughout the entire series. And I'm so glad she finally got her story, and we can see a little bit about who she is and why she is the way she is.
I also LOVE that Malik has been her long-time defender and also had a long-time crush on her. It shows that there truly is a match for everyone.
You could read the story as a stand-alone certainly, but I will say that you learn a lot about Hannah and also Malik in other books with in the series so I highly recommend going back and reading all of Capricorn Cove.
Hannah has gotten a pretty bad rap throughout the entire series. And I'm so glad she finally got her story, and we can see a little bit about who she is and why she is the way she is.
I also LOVE that Malik has been her long-time defender and also had a long-time crush on her. It shows that there truly is a match for everyone.
You could read the story as a stand-alone certainly, but I will say that you learn a lot about Hannah and also Malik in other books with in the series so I highly recommend going back and reading all of Capricorn Cove.
October 25, 2023
"hannah-mine"
April 4, 2021
The book that started with a type lol
Hannah has had a bit of a bad rap throughout the Capricorn Cove series, so it was great to see her get her story.
Boy oh boy, things are a bit of a mess in our lady's life, and I loved seeing Malik bring it all together for her.
And yay for the dad-bod leading man. I can't be the only one who gets over all the guys having 8 packs and always at the gym. Give me the cookie-crunching, normal guy!
There were a couple of "what the heck is happening? What am I reading?" as I laughed out loud moments.
Bring me more of these normal men, Ms Mitchell!
Hannah has had a bit of a bad rap throughout the Capricorn Cove series, so it was great to see her get her story.
Boy oh boy, things are a bit of a mess in our lady's life, and I loved seeing Malik bring it all together for her.
And yay for the dad-bod leading man. I can't be the only one who gets over all the guys having 8 packs and always at the gym. Give me the cookie-crunching, normal guy!
There were a couple of "what the heck is happening? What am I reading?" as I laughed out loud moments.
Bring me more of these normal men, Ms Mitchell!
January 24, 2025
Wow I wish I had this magical version of touch aversion that disappears instantly when I find someone I'm attracted to. Unfortunately I live in reality and that's not how things really work. Why this author would chose a short novella to tackle an issue like this (or literally not tackle it at all) is a mystery and honestly had this not been so short it is 100% DNF worthy. Super disappointed
May 19, 2025
Not my favorite of the series but nevertheless I liked the characters! Just moved really fast and the name of the book makes me not really want to share this on my personal social media LOL even though it was based off a typo. I’m unsure of what “Hannah-mine” was about and also not sure how I feel about her just suddenly getting over touch aversion?
April 4, 2021
InstaLove goodness. I gobbled this book up in less than an hour and loved it!
April 8, 2021
Cute, sweet story. I enjoyed it.
January 17, 2024
I feel like I missed half the story here somewhere? Maybe it’s because this book is #9 in this series? I just feel like we went from zero to 100 real quick.
April 13, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
I thought this book was a cute, cheesy, and steamy love story. Less than a 100-pages, so a very fast read! I absolutely loved Malik and I loved reading a book where the MMC was a huskier guy!
I thought this book was a cute, cheesy, and steamy love story. Less than a 100-pages, so a very fast read! I absolutely loved Malik and I loved reading a book where the MMC was a huskier guy!
June 29, 2025
Menos mal lo dejé de último, porque me durmió en vivo y en directo 🥱
July 13, 2021
A Moving and Delightfully Unique Love Story...
Oh my was this story not at all what I expected it to be. Just when I think I've got Evie Mitchell's literary flow figured out she writes something so wonderfully quirky I gleefully giggle and bounce in my chair like a crazed toddler!
Here in "Meat Load", Mitchell's eleventh foray into the magical little town of Capricorn Cove, she gifts us with the story of Malik and Hannah, Malik being the comedic rascal brother of Yasmin and officer of the law. A rather husky man known as much for his light hearted, fun loving demeanor as he is for his love of baked goods. And Hannah, a closed off and quiet woman, tormented in her youth, unfairly ridiculed and labeled as mean for what many perceived as an "ice queen" demeanor, but in reality was anything but. A women traumatized and left unable to endure physical touch, who compensates in a most unusual way, that is until she encounters Malik and finds herself longing for things she never before thought possible.
What follows is a wildly funny yet quietly poignant and angst filled tale of loneliness, longing, and being brave. Brave enough to move past fear, brave enough to try for the love you want most, brave enough to be vulnerable after a lifetime of reasons not to be.
The tenderness Malik shows Hannah will melt you. The utter despair Hannah feels when thinking she is irrevocably broken, heartbreaking. It is a heady combination of fiery need and sweet innocence that drives this one forward and keeps you glued to each and every page.
I will admit the title had me thinking this story was going to be a cheese fest. But I was beyond wrong, and happily so. As this one, while maintaining the sexy sass and witty repertoire I have come to love from Mitchell, was reverent and nurturing. An epitome to the talent this author inherently possesses.
Another wonderful installment in this series, and yet another must read by a must follow author.
Oh my was this story not at all what I expected it to be. Just when I think I've got Evie Mitchell's literary flow figured out she writes something so wonderfully quirky I gleefully giggle and bounce in my chair like a crazed toddler!
Here in "Meat Load", Mitchell's eleventh foray into the magical little town of Capricorn Cove, she gifts us with the story of Malik and Hannah, Malik being the comedic rascal brother of Yasmin and officer of the law. A rather husky man known as much for his light hearted, fun loving demeanor as he is for his love of baked goods. And Hannah, a closed off and quiet woman, tormented in her youth, unfairly ridiculed and labeled as mean for what many perceived as an "ice queen" demeanor, but in reality was anything but. A women traumatized and left unable to endure physical touch, who compensates in a most unusual way, that is until she encounters Malik and finds herself longing for things she never before thought possible.
What follows is a wildly funny yet quietly poignant and angst filled tale of loneliness, longing, and being brave. Brave enough to move past fear, brave enough to try for the love you want most, brave enough to be vulnerable after a lifetime of reasons not to be.
The tenderness Malik shows Hannah will melt you. The utter despair Hannah feels when thinking she is irrevocably broken, heartbreaking. It is a heady combination of fiery need and sweet innocence that drives this one forward and keeps you glued to each and every page.
I will admit the title had me thinking this story was going to be a cheese fest. But I was beyond wrong, and happily so. As this one, while maintaining the sexy sass and witty repertoire I have come to love from Mitchell, was reverent and nurturing. An epitome to the talent this author inherently possesses.
Another wonderful installment in this series, and yet another must read by a must follow author.
April 3, 2021
It was weird and kind of super short. I have questions about Hannah... And almost none was answered.
November 27, 2023
Se sintió apresurado, lleno de errores y, aunque es una lectura breve, no hubo momento que disfruté.
December 4, 2023
probably the worst thing ive ever read
October 20, 2021
The couple Mitchell books I've read so far I've loved, but this one...? This one is tough to parse my feelings about, since I think the author really tried but had a bit of a miss here.
I love that Mitchell goes out of her way to be inclusive and diverse in her lead choices. And I think Hannah was intended to be some flavor of neurodivergent, but it was never explicitly stated. Her literalness, bluntness, need to plan how to have a social interaction, and rigidity to routine all seem to point that way. Others have obviously found this off-putting, I was fine with it and enjoy reading different perspectives like this.
What really fell flat in Hannah's characterization for me though, was this:
It was through my work with her that I'd come to realize I wasn't asexual so much as disinterested. I had an active self-sex drive, but when I looked at others, I never felt that zing.
The "her" here being Hannah's therapist. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only aspec screaming at that quotation. That's...uh...asexuality, babe.
Writing aspecs is tricky, because there's a lot of variety in us with only one common thread binding us together: a lack of sexual attraction to other people. That's it. A lot of us actually do have libidos and experience arousal for various reasons—some of us who are demis have our sexual attraction kick on for a specific person with time, exposure, and under very specific circumstances (which almost fits this story and the lense I viewed it through)—and we all have varying feelings about sex as a general concept and sex as a personal with us involved thing. So some aces are completely sex repulsed and uninterested in sex. Others have sex drives and will engage in partnered sex for various reasons. We're all still asexual, because we all lack sexual attraction to other people.
So while I appreciate all of this and have no idea how much reading Mitchell actually did on asexuality, this was a rather large cringe point for me. Because it's so hard to find accurate ace representation in romance. (And really, there are so many signs that point that direction for Hannah's being some flavor of demi or gray sexual. Having not read most of the other books in the series, I can not know for sure how long she and Malik have been friends and how close they are, but it felt like being invited to a small-gathering family event placed them as pretty darn close already.)
And, if an author is going to attempt the demisexual route, a novella is not an ideal way to tell that story. Even at full length, a lot of the relationship has to happen off-page, or they'd be very long books spanning, frankly, years with literally nothing sexual happening to read about.
So I understand why this one felt jarring and really didn't hit for some of the other reviewers. You have to picture an association/friendship that seems to have existed since high school for the MCs who are now in their early 30s. It has to build off page and it's going to be subtle as it creeps up on the ace in question. Until she realizes she really wants to kiss her friend and all of the strangeness that goes with that.
These two factors in mind, I could understand Hannah's touch aversion and some of the stranger ideas it lead her to—I chuckled at the play room—and her bristling when these activities were forced on her. Again, this wasn't off-putting for me and did not seem non-sensical. I could follow the logic.
So. Now that my little ace soapbox moment has passed, let's talk about the actual story real quick.
Overall, this one is cute and there are some genuinely funny moments in it. It could have done with less rehashing/filler from the podcast episode where Christy springs the forced activities on Karen and Hannah—picking up at the consent lecture and going from there would have gotten the job done, I think—and this story really could have used a longer treatment, even if only to have a few pages dedicated to quickly establishing more of a relationship between Malik and Hannah.
Real rating: 3.5 stars
I love that Mitchell goes out of her way to be inclusive and diverse in her lead choices. And I think Hannah was intended to be some flavor of neurodivergent, but it was never explicitly stated. Her literalness, bluntness, need to plan how to have a social interaction, and rigidity to routine all seem to point that way. Others have obviously found this off-putting, I was fine with it and enjoy reading different perspectives like this.
What really fell flat in Hannah's characterization for me though, was this:
It was through my work with her that I'd come to realize I wasn't asexual so much as disinterested. I had an active self-sex drive, but when I looked at others, I never felt that zing.
The "her" here being Hannah's therapist. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only aspec screaming at that quotation. That's...uh...asexuality, babe.
Writing aspecs is tricky, because there's a lot of variety in us with only one common thread binding us together: a lack of sexual attraction to other people. That's it. A lot of us actually do have libidos and experience arousal for various reasons—some of us who are demis have our sexual attraction kick on for a specific person with time, exposure, and under very specific circumstances (which almost fits this story and the lense I viewed it through)—and we all have varying feelings about sex as a general concept and sex as a personal with us involved thing. So some aces are completely sex repulsed and uninterested in sex. Others have sex drives and will engage in partnered sex for various reasons. We're all still asexual, because we all lack sexual attraction to other people.
So while I appreciate all of this and have no idea how much reading Mitchell actually did on asexuality, this was a rather large cringe point for me. Because it's so hard to find accurate ace representation in romance. (And really, there are so many signs that point that direction for Hannah's being some flavor of demi or gray sexual. Having not read most of the other books in the series, I can not know for sure how long she and Malik have been friends and how close they are, but it felt like being invited to a small-gathering family event placed them as pretty darn close already.)
And, if an author is going to attempt the demisexual route, a novella is not an ideal way to tell that story. Even at full length, a lot of the relationship has to happen off-page, or they'd be very long books spanning, frankly, years with literally nothing sexual happening to read about.
So I understand why this one felt jarring and really didn't hit for some of the other reviewers. You have to picture an association/friendship that seems to have existed since high school for the MCs who are now in their early 30s. It has to build off page and it's going to be subtle as it creeps up on the ace in question. Until she realizes she really wants to kiss her friend and all of the strangeness that goes with that.
These two factors in mind, I could understand Hannah's touch aversion and some of the stranger ideas it lead her to—I chuckled at the play room—and her bristling when these activities were forced on her. Again, this wasn't off-putting for me and did not seem non-sensical. I could follow the logic.
So. Now that my little ace soapbox moment has passed, let's talk about the actual story real quick.
Overall, this one is cute and there are some genuinely funny moments in it. It could have done with less rehashing/filler from the podcast episode where Christy springs the forced activities on Karen and Hannah—picking up at the consent lecture and going from there would have gotten the job done, I think—and this story really could have used a longer treatment, even if only to have a few pages dedicated to quickly establishing more of a relationship between Malik and Hannah.
Real rating: 3.5 stars
January 5, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars
This one takes place around the same time as Resolution Revolution, which I actually loved because the FMCs have a podcast together and get sent these different retreats by a friend. Hannah ends up at a Meat Load retreat, and surprise — Malik is there. Malik, the man she’s known forever… and only now feels attraction toward.
And honestly? I related to Hannah hard.
She talks about how it’s easy to find men online or celebrities attractive, but real men? Being physically close to them? Wanting their touch? That feeling just isn’t there. Until Malik. Suddenly she does want his touch. Suddenly his dad bod is doing things to her brain. Suddenly she’s spiraling in the best way.
There’s an awkward (but hilarious) moment where she blurts out something about wanting to kiss his belly — cue panic — which leads to her baking an entire house full of cookies as an apology. That scene alone sold me. From there, they actually talk, and the emotional intimacy starts building in a way that feels natural and earned.
Hannah being a virgin with a full-on kink room was such a funny and oddly relatable contrast. She’s never been kissed, has only ever experienced pleasure by herself, yet knows exactly what she likes and wants. Malik stepping into that space with patience, confidence, and zero judgment? Yeah. That worked for me.
And the smut? It did not disappoint. It was hot, affirming, and fit the characters instead of overpowering them.
This book felt softer than I expected, but in a good way — funny, affirming, and surprisingly tender. Malik is a walking green flag with a dad bod, and Hannah’s journey felt honest and relatable.
I really enjoyed this one because I felt I could relate to the FMC.
This one takes place around the same time as Resolution Revolution, which I actually loved because the FMCs have a podcast together and get sent these different retreats by a friend. Hannah ends up at a Meat Load retreat, and surprise — Malik is there. Malik, the man she’s known forever… and only now feels attraction toward.
And honestly? I related to Hannah hard.
She talks about how it’s easy to find men online or celebrities attractive, but real men? Being physically close to them? Wanting their touch? That feeling just isn’t there. Until Malik. Suddenly she does want his touch. Suddenly his dad bod is doing things to her brain. Suddenly she’s spiraling in the best way.
There’s an awkward (but hilarious) moment where she blurts out something about wanting to kiss his belly — cue panic — which leads to her baking an entire house full of cookies as an apology. That scene alone sold me. From there, they actually talk, and the emotional intimacy starts building in a way that feels natural and earned.
Hannah being a virgin with a full-on kink room was such a funny and oddly relatable contrast. She’s never been kissed, has only ever experienced pleasure by herself, yet knows exactly what she likes and wants. Malik stepping into that space with patience, confidence, and zero judgment? Yeah. That worked for me.
And the smut? It did not disappoint. It was hot, affirming, and fit the characters instead of overpowering them.
This book felt softer than I expected, but in a good way — funny, affirming, and surprisingly tender. Malik is a walking green flag with a dad bod, and Hannah’s journey felt honest and relatable.
I really enjoyed this one because I felt I could relate to the FMC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2021
Wasn’t a fan of this one. I’ve read some of her other series and adored them. The few I’ve tried in this series weren’t my cup of tea and I didn’t read them all so I have no clue if these characters were introduced and explained in previous books. But I saw the cover and read the very short nondescript blurb and gave it a shot, I love a big thick H and the choice of the cover made me think it was going to be humorous.
It was not humorous; the subject matter was actually pretty serious. I think it could have been good if it were longer. This was way too short for the serious subject matter and not only was a ton left unsaid but the timeline was confusing. They went to school together and the forward said Halloween and they seemed younger but I’m not really sure what the time gap was between the Halloween in the forward and the rest of the book. Then you have the fact that she doesn’t like to be touched, her odd speech, the weird comments about her parents using touch as a weapon which hints at abuse and the comment about her mother saying a woman should know how to please her man while she’s a seemingly damaged 31 yo virgin with a “playroom” if you get my drift. It just didn’t make sense to me. It wasn’t satisfying and left me with so many questions. Would not recommend.
It was not humorous; the subject matter was actually pretty serious. I think it could have been good if it were longer. This was way too short for the serious subject matter and not only was a ton left unsaid but the timeline was confusing. They went to school together and the forward said Halloween and they seemed younger but I’m not really sure what the time gap was between the Halloween in the forward and the rest of the book. Then you have the fact that she doesn’t like to be touched, her odd speech, the weird comments about her parents using touch as a weapon which hints at abuse and the comment about her mother saying a woman should know how to please her man while she’s a seemingly damaged 31 yo virgin with a “playroom” if you get my drift. It just didn’t make sense to me. It wasn’t satisfying and left me with so many questions. Would not recommend.
May 12, 2021
Malik has always had a crush on Hannah, he knew everyone thought she was cold, ice queen, mean, but he saw her as cautious and maybe a little scared. Hannah was used to people misjudging her, she wasn’t mean or an Ice queen, she just didn’t like to be touched. But when Malik touched her she liked it a lot, she felt desire for the first time for another person. When the two find themselves at the meat load therapy together they try to make the best of it. The strip down like their guides tell them to when she sees his strong-fat dad bod she can’t help herself and asks if she can kiss his belly. Malik freaked a little and said no and left her standing there. Sad for Hannah but the whole scene was funny. She knows she should apologize, so she bakes a bunch of cookies to do just that. But Malik beats her to it and shows up at her house. More hilarious scenes with the kink room and Hannah asking for his safe word and his pain threshold. They finally talk and he really listens to her, he’s sweet and gentle with her. Their first time together is sweet and sexy. Epilogue with a wedding and a daughter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2021
It's my own fault. I speculated on Hannah. I felt like she deserved a longer more detailed story. Hannah is direct and lacks emotion. I thought and still do believe she's on the spectrum.
She's misunderstood and labeled by those in her community as cold, rude, and bitchy. What we know about her is the following: she's a nurse, the daughter of two dysfunction parents, her dad was the former sheriff, she is direct, other women are threatened by her, she takes pride in her appearance, she bakes for all the public service stations, she's incredibly intelligent, yet lacks real world experience, she's awkward, insecure, and doesn't like being touched.
There is so much to unpack and I'm sad that we didn't get a deeper journey. With that said, I love that her love interest is diverse and hefty. Malik has been watching snd crushing Hannah for some time. I love his analytical mind and fumbled words.
Capricorn Cove has been nothing but diverse, its exciting and relatable. This entire series could be an ongoing series. It gives me a Degressi production vibe.
She's misunderstood and labeled by those in her community as cold, rude, and bitchy. What we know about her is the following: she's a nurse, the daughter of two dysfunction parents, her dad was the former sheriff, she is direct, other women are threatened by her, she takes pride in her appearance, she bakes for all the public service stations, she's incredibly intelligent, yet lacks real world experience, she's awkward, insecure, and doesn't like being touched.
There is so much to unpack and I'm sad that we didn't get a deeper journey. With that said, I love that her love interest is diverse and hefty. Malik has been watching snd crushing Hannah for some time. I love his analytical mind and fumbled words.
Capricorn Cove has been nothing but diverse, its exciting and relatable. This entire series could be an ongoing series. It gives me a Degressi production vibe.
April 15, 2021
This book came about as a revealed typo in Evie Mitchell's reader group - and we all immediately were like "you need to write this story!" and she did. We love you, Evie! I've got to say that hearing how this story was going to go in the last book, I was definitely intrigued. I mean, meat load therapy?! That part of the story is actually a very small part of the book and Hannah and Malik's story is just insanely sweet. We see quickly that Hannah hates to be touched and, with the exception of a quick incident at Halloween, Malik is really respectful of her boundaries (and even with the incident, he immediately apologized) and asked for consent. (I maintain that consent can be sexy if done right - and this was done RIGHT. When Hannah decides that Malik is her person and she wanted him to touch her, she is not magically "fixed" - I love that she still has her issues with touch, but finds love.
February 24, 2024
Alright, I grabbed this book with some credits I had on my account because it seemed like a grumpy/sunshine mash up I could get behind. I didn't realize it was a novella.
This was honestly just not good. There's no character development, there's this snippet of hey she was an ice queen in high school before jumping into this story in present day that honestly didn't feel very connected overall. I get this is deep into a series but in my opinion, a series romance should be able to stand on its own. It's ridiculous to think that they'd go from 0 to 100 in the span of two pages where she is a Virginia and a Dom. Like, not that it can't happen but it didn't feel genuine.
Also there was the whole underwear on one page and then three pages later she didn't have any on. Does no one look for that anymore?
This was honestly just not good. There's no character development, there's this snippet of hey she was an ice queen in high school before jumping into this story in present day that honestly didn't feel very connected overall. I get this is deep into a series but in my opinion, a series romance should be able to stand on its own. It's ridiculous to think that they'd go from 0 to 100 in the span of two pages where she is a Virginia and a Dom. Like, not that it can't happen but it didn't feel genuine.
Also there was the whole underwear on one page and then three pages later she didn't have any on. Does no one look for that anymore?
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May 26, 2021
First things first; I really like the cover of this book!
Meat load is the eleventh book in the ‘’Capricorn cove’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Hannah and Malik are crushing on one another but will they take a chance at love?
The chemistry between Hannah and Malik is clear to see and I liked them together. Usually I cringe at awkwardness. Yet the awkward moments between Hannah and Malik were quite sweet.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
Meat load is the eleventh book in the ‘’Capricorn cove’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Hannah and Malik are crushing on one another but will they take a chance at love?
The chemistry between Hannah and Malik is clear to see and I liked them together. Usually I cringe at awkwardness. Yet the awkward moments between Hannah and Malik were quite sweet.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
July 11, 2025
2 spice level. This was an ok entry into the series. It was not my favorite and found myself bored at times. I liked Malik and I liked Hannah, I just wish there was a bit more depth into the characters, I was interested in why Hannah was so adverse to touch. I felt the more we learned about Hannah, the more I was sure she was autistic to some degree and possibly demisexual. I wish that had been explored a bit more. I wanted more of Malik as well. Hannah seemed to be more of the focus and the spa treatment of meat load I felt was a big disconnect and not enough of a reason to name the book after it. It should have had something to do with cookies, as that was a consistent theme and connector between the characters in the past and the present.
August 30, 2021
I don't get this one
I tried to read this book and realized I needed to read the rest of the series first. I went back and read all of the stories that I'd missed, hoping that having more back story would help it to make sense, and it did to an extent. But I still don't get exactly where Hannah's social cluelessness and aversion to touch comes from, why it magically goes away with Malik, and who in the world would think it was a goid idea to become a trained Domme "just in case" her future partner "might be into that". Maybe that part was meant to be comic relief? I was really glad that Hannah got her happily ever after, but I feel like I'm missing part of the puzzle.
I tried to read this book and realized I needed to read the rest of the series first. I went back and read all of the stories that I'd missed, hoping that having more back story would help it to make sense, and it did to an extent. But I still don't get exactly where Hannah's social cluelessness and aversion to touch comes from, why it magically goes away with Malik, and who in the world would think it was a goid idea to become a trained Domme "just in case" her future partner "might be into that". Maybe that part was meant to be comic relief? I was really glad that Hannah got her happily ever after, but I feel like I'm missing part of the puzzle.
November 20, 2023
stupid book. i hate when people write books just to get them finished because the result is a 70 page bunch of crap that makes no sense. there were so many inconsistencies and neither character was very strong at all. in the beginning i had hope for it but then she rushed STRAIGHT past the climax and just gave you the good ending immediately which sucked. and worse yet, why the hell is a character that hates physical touch due to abuse an owner of a sex room as if this is 50 shades of grey? i wish she explored the abuse and the overcoming of the abuse a tiny bit more because this genuinely sucked.
had to rant. anyway.
had to rant. anyway.
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April 3, 2021
Very funny
Have I mentioned how much I love insta love short stories ? Well I do .
I really had a good chuckle at this book the awkwardness that is Hannah was one of the highlights for me . It was refreshing to read about a character that has flaws just like the rest of us . I loved Malik for Hannah the chemistry between them was strong but the build up to them finally getting together had me in stitches . This is the first book I've read in the Hefty Hero Small Town series and I look forward to reading more.
Have I mentioned how much I love insta love short stories ? Well I do .
I really had a good chuckle at this book the awkwardness that is Hannah was one of the highlights for me . It was refreshing to read about a character that has flaws just like the rest of us . I loved Malik for Hannah the chemistry between them was strong but the build up to them finally getting together had me in stitches . This is the first book I've read in the Hefty Hero Small Town series and I look forward to reading more.
April 4, 2021
As always, unique story and characters! As part of the Greedy Readers I am so happy to read Hannah’s story. Hannah is a background character in previous Capricorn Cove books, but this is a stand alone HEA. Hannah always seemed odd, and desperate and I was hoping to learn more about her! Evie never disappoints. Malik loved Hannah even though she has some personal issues and doesn’t like to be touched. Malik is able to get inside the real Hannah, past her quirks and lack of experience and help her find happiness!
September 5, 2021
OMG
Starting with Book 1, we learn of Hannah Sharpe, BUT in all those stories, she is betrayed as a "mean girl".. Even at times, her small cameos pulled at my heart strings, the women, spoke of her as a " mean girl" (scene spoken of is in gym, where she attempts to help Caleb). Once Malik is introduced, in his sisters story, we get a chance to really see Hannah. I have loved her growth thru each of the stories and applaude the author for showing her struggles, as so many women go thru the identity phase in their lives.
Starting with Book 1, we learn of Hannah Sharpe, BUT in all those stories, she is betrayed as a "mean girl".. Even at times, her small cameos pulled at my heart strings, the women, spoke of her as a " mean girl" (scene spoken of is in gym, where she attempts to help Caleb). Once Malik is introduced, in his sisters story, we get a chance to really see Hannah. I have loved her growth thru each of the stories and applaude the author for showing her struggles, as so many women go thru the identity phase in their lives.
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