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Brooklyn Cupid
JACE Bounty hunting can be dangerous, but Jace Reed is used to danger and always follows the rules. Including the most important one—never get emotionally involved. But everything goes haywire when the Brooklyn “it girl” interrupts his most important assignment. Beautiful Lucy Moor may or may not hold the only clue to the target that Jace has been tracking for months. So becoming her roommate to get the intel from her should be easy… right? But nothing is easy when his simple organized life collides with hers. His most important rule? Broken as soon as he moves in. His self-control? Gone with the first taste of her lips. His sanity? Shattered when he discovers her secret. And her secret is, oh, so spicy! LU Lu’s life is chaos. She’s an artist by day and a closet spicy romance writer by night. And she doesn’t always make the best decisions. So what does she do when a stranger saves her life? Offers him a room for rent. Smart? Not so much. But she’s in need of money, and Jace Reed, the quiet and charming salesman, seems perfect. So are his kind eyes. And his toned body. His gorgeous smile and soft voice. Perfect for… a book boyfriend! Struggling with a writer’s block, Lucy decides that she’ll do just that—use her charming roommate for inspiration. And he’ll never find out. Nor will she catch feelings while she’s at it. She won’t. No. Absolutely not. Wait...
** Brooklyn Cupid is a slow burn standalone romance with a golden retriever hero who reads spicy romance and a HEA.
** Brooklyn Cupid is a slow burn standalone romance with a golden retriever hero who reads spicy romance and a HEA.
380 pages, Paperback
Published July 21, 2023
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August 23, 2023
DNF at 80%
the slow burn isn’t just slow at that point it’s excruciatingly slow to the point where after 300 pages you’re kinda expecting something huge and the book didn’t deliver… it was cute that the male lead was a virgin and that he wasn’t some rough mafia boss sex lord like we see so often nowadays but some of his thoughts about her weren’t realistic considering he was a 24 yo straight hot guy.
It’s great that his thoughts were so respectful and all but he didn’t seem like he had a real sexual attraction to her. It’s actually funny that his best friend mentions he might be asexual bc it felt like he was… he seemed like he needed to be drunk or high to be sexual and idk while they were cute together that part seemed so strange to me and that’s probably why the sex scene was such a let down. It didn’t feel like he was burning with desire for her.
Also I hated that the female lead invited Chad (her asshole ex) at her party even though he was a weirdo who couldn’t take not as an answer… like it made no sense that in her head she was basically saying he broke up with her bc he couldn’t coerce her into sex but then she invited him to her party and was laughing with him. It made her seem weak and illogical. I liked her throughout the book but that part was stupid.
and to finish Tito is the most infuriated cock block ever! To the point where it wasn’t funny. He was a straight up weirdo for not giving up on asking a straight guy to sleep with him and he couldn’t read the room and leave the main couple alone. If he was written to seem annoyingly cute it’s a fail bc he gave predator vibe and he was terribly unlikeable.
the slow burn isn’t just slow at that point it’s excruciatingly slow to the point where after 300 pages you’re kinda expecting something huge and the book didn’t deliver… it was cute that the male lead was a virgin and that he wasn’t some rough mafia boss sex lord like we see so often nowadays but some of his thoughts about her weren’t realistic considering he was a 24 yo straight hot guy.
It’s great that his thoughts were so respectful and all but he didn’t seem like he had a real sexual attraction to her. It’s actually funny that his best friend mentions he might be asexual bc it felt like he was… he seemed like he needed to be drunk or high to be sexual and idk while they were cute together that part seemed so strange to me and that’s probably why the sex scene was such a let down. It didn’t feel like he was burning with desire for her.
Also I hated that the female lead invited Chad (her asshole ex) at her party even though he was a weirdo who couldn’t take not as an answer… like it made no sense that in her head she was basically saying he broke up with her bc he couldn’t coerce her into sex but then she invited him to her party and was laughing with him. It made her seem weak and illogical. I liked her throughout the book but that part was stupid.
and to finish Tito is the most infuriated cock block ever! To the point where it wasn’t funny. He was a straight up weirdo for not giving up on asking a straight guy to sleep with him and he couldn’t read the room and leave the main couple alone. If he was written to seem annoyingly cute it’s a fail bc he gave predator vibe and he was terribly unlikeable.
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November 12, 2023
I actually hate this book.
Nothing makes sense, they say they have this “intense attraction” yet it feels more like they are making it up in their heads. There is no angst build up, barely any actual sexual tension.. so where does this attraction come from? And suddenly they are in love?
I’ve read so many contemporary romance and forced proximity books, there are much better ones.
this is nothing.
Nothing makes sense, they say they have this “intense attraction” yet it feels more like they are making it up in their heads. There is no angst build up, barely any actual sexual tension.. so where does this attraction come from? And suddenly they are in love?
I’ve read so many contemporary romance and forced proximity books, there are much better ones.
this is nothing.
July 26, 2023
cutest couple ever
OMG SO SO SO GOOD I LOVED THIS BOOK, JACE IS THE SWEETEST GUY EVER AND LUCY IS SO CUTE
OMG SO SO SO GOOD I LOVED THIS BOOK, JACE IS THE SWEETEST GUY EVER AND LUCY IS SO CUTE
August 16, 2023
37%
I'll say a two because the idea of the plot was actually interesting.
It was slower paced than I think it needed to be, the characters younger than I think they should have been, and overall, just didn't grip me. Also, tito was literally harassing at one point, and it played out like a joke. I'm all for this sort of thing in a dark romance, but in this, it just felt distasteful and childish, especially that scene. The side characters weren't great, which would have helped.
The cover is lovely.
I'll say a two because the idea of the plot was actually interesting.
It was slower paced than I think it needed to be, the characters younger than I think they should have been, and overall, just didn't grip me. Also, tito was literally harassing at one point, and it played out like a joke. I'm all for this sort of thing in a dark romance, but in this, it just felt distasteful and childish, especially that scene. The side characters weren't great, which would have helped.
The cover is lovely.
August 22, 2023
It was a cute book but ultimately gave off YA wattpad vibes with a few vague sex scenes. The plot was pretty good and had a lot of potential but this book needed to be a lot shorter. Like 100 pages shorter. It was slower than a slow burn and I almost dnf but I pushed through in hopes it would get better. Jace got a little cringey towards the end. I guess that was him “opening up” but I couldn’t stand him. Becky seems like a horribly selfish, bare minimum friend who I couldn’t stand from the beginning. Even Tito was also terribly annoying at times. Lucy was so sweet and she deserved better friends who didn’t seem like they were just waiting for her to fail. I give it like a 2.7
August 13, 2023
The vibes are off.
September 3, 2023
IDK What I Was Expecting
I know it’s romance but this was like cheesy painful lovey dovey Bleh romance. Most the issue was we started with a fun plot, a sniper who never misses and shoots the wrong target, I’d assume we have get to know you and keep up with the plot book.
I was wrong. It was all get to know you and repetitive for the majority of this book. The plot kicked back into play at the tail end. What really sucks is the action scenes involving that plot were also pretty damn boring.
I was underwhelmed, bored, and started skipping a lot to get to the end and I even skipped in the action scenes. Never been more excited for the end of a book.
I know it’s romance but this was like cheesy painful lovey dovey Bleh romance. Most the issue was we started with a fun plot, a sniper who never misses and shoots the wrong target, I’d assume we have get to know you and keep up with the plot book.
I was wrong. It was all get to know you and repetitive for the majority of this book. The plot kicked back into play at the tail end. What really sucks is the action scenes involving that plot were also pretty damn boring.
I was underwhelmed, bored, and started skipping a lot to get to the end and I even skipped in the action scenes. Never been more excited for the end of a book.
October 13, 2023
Good book, but damn cringe at some points
November 13, 2023
3.5 / 5
Wattpad meets Kindle in a beautiful romantic story that will sweep you off your feet and introduce you to a charming new book boyfriend.
The story is well written, with only a few grammar errors, and the description is beautiful. What truly sets the narrative appart is the author's skill in creating a story that distinguished the boundaries between fiction and reality. Lexi Ray highlights the differences between fiction and reality, while creating a reality-fiction. She sheds light on how books tend to resolve problems with sea, while in real life situations hurt, and even talks about how many stories introduce a breakup in the second act. Lexi Ray's narrative rejects the conventional romance genre tropes, yet it still delivers a bit of drama and suspense that ends in a heartwarming happily ever after, filled with meaningful messages and meanings.
The story unfolds mostly through the male protagonist's perspective and it's done so, very well. Lexi Ray is one of the few authors who can write a compelling male perspective. She empathizes with him, provides readers with an insight and understanding into their true nature, giving emphasis on who they are and their personalities. You didn't think or differentiate that language of the male pov written by a woman, as every action, thought, and emotion of the male character was authentically portrayed. Even in moments of desire and feeling horny, the narrative avoided portraying his as the usual man, who is all about sex or diminishing women and ends up being disgusting. The male lead is a true gentleman, and this book proves that such men exist.
Jace Reed is the sweetest guy, and my new favorite book boyfriend. He's so romantic, searing, selfless, and will do anything for Lu. What's more, is his affection for her. He's head over heels for her which isn't intense or possessive, by controlling what she wears or her behavior in public or with other men. He trusts her and know that she's his and he is only man for her. The way he talks with her, sharing his emotions, are irresistibly heartwarming, sweet and swoon you over. He's literally every girl's dream.
“You are a dream, Lu. You make me feel like the sun shines on me when you are around.”
“Lu, I love you. I can’t think straight when you are next to me. But I can’t breathe when you are not around. I’m so in love with you.” He takes my face between his palms. “Head over heels and up to my ears,” he whispers, smiling.
At first, I wasn't so much of a fan to the female pov, as I couldn't establish a connection with her. She came across as a bit cold and distant. But as the story unfolded, I was gradually exposed to her emotional side, and learned more about her and who she was, but mostly, I witnessed her journey as she fell in love with Jace. It was truly captivating to witness this character's evolution, and I developed a strong attachment to her in the end, rooting for her and Jace. And also, that little gift in the epilogue melted my heart.
I really enjoyed reading about how the character fully embraced her Eastern European roots. The narrative shed a light to a different culture and I enjoyed reading about her Belarusian culture and the food she likes or was cooking. Also, her choice of outfits when dressing up Pushkin was humorous but also added to the depth of her character, showing her artistic side and creative mindset.
What I genuinely like about this story is that it's not a typical romance book. Lucy is bolder and more confident than Jace, but also can be more shy than Jace. It's refreshing to see this reversal role in characters and to see a female character who takes the lead in the relationship, not afraid to share her thoughts and feelings, and challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.
This is also the case with Jace who defies stereotypes. He is 24 years old, and a virgin, and not because he's awkward with women or a stereotypical nerd, but because he has consciously chosen to build a deep and emotional connection with someone before losing his virginity. It's all about the intimacy, which isn't the conventional portrayal of male characters in romance novels, and it adds depth and authenticity to the story.
“One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind—I want to be her man. And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love, making plans, planning the future, imagining a future together.”
I love how the book addresses a subject often considered weird, a deviation from the norm. This book normalizes the idea of being a virgin in your 20s, making it entirely acceptable for individuals to choose to maintain their virginity while seeking a deep, genuine connection and a form of love, though uncommon in today's society, remains something truly beautiful and raw. And especially when it comes to men. This book challenges the norm and preconceived notions. We don't see such narratives or the representation of men in books, and I'm glad this book brought this topic into the spotlight.
“Me, I believe sex is a special intimate connection. And I’ve never had anyone special in my life. So, there. I’m not embarrassed about being inexperienced with women. Experience can give one confidence and certain validation, sure, but doesn’t change who one is.”
Favorite Quotes from Epilogue:
“The world is colors, shades, and tones... There are opaque colors. And there are translucent ones. And then there are vibrant ones. No, not neon. Those scream and are too straightforward. Vibrant are the ones that don’t blind you but capture you, hold your breath, then take it away. They hypnotize, magnetic in their nature, like a Cupid’s arrow that slowly infuses love into your heart. That’s how I started seeing the world when I met you. The world was always in color, but you made them burst.”
"But your Cupid’s arrow hit me hard. And I fell first. Head over heels and up to my ears."
"You are my best friend. My lover. My muse. You are the fire I never saw coming. The most beautiful human being. My favorite color. My favorite poem. You are it. Don’t you ever forget it, baby. I love you, Jace Reed. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being.”
Wattpad meets Kindle in a beautiful romantic story that will sweep you off your feet and introduce you to a charming new book boyfriend.
The story is well written, with only a few grammar errors, and the description is beautiful. What truly sets the narrative appart is the author's skill in creating a story that distinguished the boundaries between fiction and reality. Lexi Ray highlights the differences between fiction and reality, while creating a reality-fiction. She sheds light on how books tend to resolve problems with sea, while in real life situations hurt, and even talks about how many stories introduce a breakup in the second act. Lexi Ray's narrative rejects the conventional romance genre tropes, yet it still delivers a bit of drama and suspense that ends in a heartwarming happily ever after, filled with meaningful messages and meanings.
The story unfolds mostly through the male protagonist's perspective and it's done so, very well. Lexi Ray is one of the few authors who can write a compelling male perspective. She empathizes with him, provides readers with an insight and understanding into their true nature, giving emphasis on who they are and their personalities. You didn't think or differentiate that language of the male pov written by a woman, as every action, thought, and emotion of the male character was authentically portrayed. Even in moments of desire and feeling horny, the narrative avoided portraying his as the usual man, who is all about sex or diminishing women and ends up being disgusting. The male lead is a true gentleman, and this book proves that such men exist.
Jace Reed is the sweetest guy, and my new favorite book boyfriend. He's so romantic, searing, selfless, and will do anything for Lu. What's more, is his affection for her. He's head over heels for her which isn't intense or possessive, by controlling what she wears or her behavior in public or with other men. He trusts her and know that she's his and he is only man for her. The way he talks with her, sharing his emotions, are irresistibly heartwarming, sweet and swoon you over. He's literally every girl's dream.
“You are a dream, Lu. You make me feel like the sun shines on me when you are around.”
“Lu, I love you. I can’t think straight when you are next to me. But I can’t breathe when you are not around. I’m so in love with you.” He takes my face between his palms. “Head over heels and up to my ears,” he whispers, smiling.
At first, I wasn't so much of a fan to the female pov, as I couldn't establish a connection with her. She came across as a bit cold and distant. But as the story unfolded, I was gradually exposed to her emotional side, and learned more about her and who she was, but mostly, I witnessed her journey as she fell in love with Jace. It was truly captivating to witness this character's evolution, and I developed a strong attachment to her in the end, rooting for her and Jace. And also, that little gift in the epilogue melted my heart.
I really enjoyed reading about how the character fully embraced her Eastern European roots. The narrative shed a light to a different culture and I enjoyed reading about her Belarusian culture and the food she likes or was cooking. Also, her choice of outfits when dressing up Pushkin was humorous but also added to the depth of her character, showing her artistic side and creative mindset.
What I genuinely like about this story is that it's not a typical romance book. Lucy is bolder and more confident than Jace, but also can be more shy than Jace. It's refreshing to see this reversal role in characters and to see a female character who takes the lead in the relationship, not afraid to share her thoughts and feelings, and challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.
This is also the case with Jace who defies stereotypes. He is 24 years old, and a virgin, and not because he's awkward with women or a stereotypical nerd, but because he has consciously chosen to build a deep and emotional connection with someone before losing his virginity. It's all about the intimacy, which isn't the conventional portrayal of male characters in romance novels, and it adds depth and authenticity to the story.
“One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind—I want to be her man. And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love, making plans, planning the future, imagining a future together.”
I love how the book addresses a subject often considered weird, a deviation from the norm. This book normalizes the idea of being a virgin in your 20s, making it entirely acceptable for individuals to choose to maintain their virginity while seeking a deep, genuine connection and a form of love, though uncommon in today's society, remains something truly beautiful and raw. And especially when it comes to men. This book challenges the norm and preconceived notions. We don't see such narratives or the representation of men in books, and I'm glad this book brought this topic into the spotlight.
“Me, I believe sex is a special intimate connection. And I’ve never had anyone special in my life. So, there. I’m not embarrassed about being inexperienced with women. Experience can give one confidence and certain validation, sure, but doesn’t change who one is.”
Favorite Quotes from Epilogue:
“The world is colors, shades, and tones... There are opaque colors. And there are translucent ones. And then there are vibrant ones. No, not neon. Those scream and are too straightforward. Vibrant are the ones that don’t blind you but capture you, hold your breath, then take it away. They hypnotize, magnetic in their nature, like a Cupid’s arrow that slowly infuses love into your heart. That’s how I started seeing the world when I met you. The world was always in color, but you made them burst.”
"But your Cupid’s arrow hit me hard. And I fell first. Head over heels and up to my ears."
"You are my best friend. My lover. My muse. You are the fire I never saw coming. The most beautiful human being. My favorite color. My favorite poem. You are it. Don’t you ever forget it, baby. I love you, Jace Reed. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being.”
September 13, 2023
Was a good book very interesting once we got the the plot. It took forever to read and i was so unmotivated.Tho i love jace and lu they are honestly couple goals so cute.
HIGHLIGHTSSSS
Oh, I love this guy already
“she’s making breakfast. For me. I feel giddy like a teen on a first date”
My Midnight Lu.
“That’s it.
One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind—I want to be her man. And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love, making plans, planning the future, imagining a future together.”
“we are going to a bar. B, Tito, and I. Wanna come?”
Her words make my eyes snap to meet hers. “Me?”
I stall like she’s asking me to marry her, but already feeling excited like it’s an actual date, which it isn’t.”
“Can I bring a friend?” Roey can handle any interrogations and play in his league if he’s so adamant about extracting the info.
Lu’s smile flickers off. “A girl?”
“No, my, um, colleague.”
Her smile widens again. “Sure!”
Did I see relief on her face?
Oh, Lu.
If only she knew that there are no other girls. All I think about is her.”
“And Tito is trying to steal him away.
Not a chance.
He has a crush on Jace.
I have a crush on Jace—there, I said it.
So does Pushkin”
“I just found out Lu’s secret: she writes about me.”“I’ve just become a—wait for it—book boyfriend.”
“Yes, Jace. It’s all for you. All yours.”
I stare at it in disbelief.
Lu, baby! You got carried away!
I grin at the sight of my name. I wish I could tell her. Her readers will notice.”
“You were so worth the wait, Lu.”
“Just don’t be mad at me, beautiful girl. I’m gonna make you so happy.”
HIGHLIGHTSSSS
Oh, I love this guy already
“she’s making breakfast. For me. I feel giddy like a teen on a first date”
My Midnight Lu.
“That’s it.
One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind—I want to be her man. And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love, making plans, planning the future, imagining a future together.”
“we are going to a bar. B, Tito, and I. Wanna come?”
Her words make my eyes snap to meet hers. “Me?”
I stall like she’s asking me to marry her, but already feeling excited like it’s an actual date, which it isn’t.”
“Can I bring a friend?” Roey can handle any interrogations and play in his league if he’s so adamant about extracting the info.
Lu’s smile flickers off. “A girl?”
“No, my, um, colleague.”
Her smile widens again. “Sure!”
Did I see relief on her face?
Oh, Lu.
If only she knew that there are no other girls. All I think about is her.”
“And Tito is trying to steal him away.
Not a chance.
He has a crush on Jace.
I have a crush on Jace—there, I said it.
So does Pushkin”
“I just found out Lu’s secret: she writes about me.”“I’ve just become a—wait for it—book boyfriend.”
“Yes, Jace. It’s all for you. All yours.”
I stare at it in disbelief.
Lu, baby! You got carried away!
I grin at the sight of my name. I wish I could tell her. Her readers will notice.”
“You were so worth the wait, Lu.”
“Just don’t be mad at me, beautiful girl. I’m gonna make you so happy.”
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January 6, 2025
1 ⭐
Not for me.
Not for me.
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February 3, 2024
Boy, was Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray such a bait and switch from what I saw on BookTok and what I got when I read it. This was rough to get through. Tension was nonexistent until the last 30%, pacing was stop and start, and character backstories just made no sense.
This book was at least 100 pages too long, which is what contributed to the lack of tension. I understand slow-burn romance, but this was not that. This was pulling teeth. A third of the book was MMC Jace reading FMC Lu’s wattpad stories. This completely took away from the actual book I wanted to read. I didn’t care about Lu’s little stories, and I didn’t care about Jace’s reactions to Lu’s stories. I wanted to read about Jace and Lu. So we end up getting these long sections where whatever momentum was building up is killed because Jace is alone in his room reading.
We also spend the majority of our time reading through Jace’s POV, rarely switching to Lu. This absolutely does nothing to build any kind of tension or emotion between the two. I don’t feel the sparks between Jace and Lu. There was no build-up to a romance. We see Jace, in love with Lu, but I don’t feel it from Lu to Jace. Then again, Lu just doesn’t make sense at all to me as a character.
An influencer living in Brooklyn and trying her best to live that hustle life. Okay, that makes sense. Except, it doesn’t. Lu doesn’t want to be an influencer. She wants to be adored for her art and talent. But, we never really even see how she built her platform as an influencer. What does she influence? Is it just because she’s pretty? Cool, but you can’t just tumble into it. That is something you have to work out, planning posts, outfits, outings, etc. And the fact that she doesn’t want to level her fame to showcase her art just doesn’t make sense from a practical standpoint. You need to build buzz about yourself, your work, in order to be seen and have your talent recognized. Yet, she held this juvenile thought that folks would simply stumble upon her art and think wow, amazing, this is great, let me tell everyone! How? How would someone just happen to come across her work?
Jace’s backstory definitely isn’t the smoothest. His being a bounty hunter doesn’t make sense because the way that is described is absolutely not what a bounty hunter is. Jace is more like a freelancer or mercenary. Sure, he picks bad men to target, but it’s still doing so for monetary gain and not because you’ve loaned money out to someone that has jumped bond. But, that was such a small blip in the grand scope of blips that was this story that I didn’t really care.
The last quarter of the book was so different from everything else that it felt jarring . Suddenly, there’s action! Things happening all at once! Where was this for 75% of the book where we’re slogging through grits and wattpad stories? Even when Jace is on assignment, it is being boring. Even when Jace is talking about how rough his life was, or potential PTSD over combat, there’s nothing. No action, and I don’t mean like physical action. I mean no action whatsoever. It is simply told us devoid of emotion so that we don’t see any struggles. Even the spice was a letdown, either because we took too long to get to it, or it was just so mild.
Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray was a struggle to get through for many reasons. I feel bad for being so negative toward it, but I also don’t want any other readers going into this thinking it would be fun and action packed when it absolutely was not. I think Ray had the seedlings of a great story but just fumbled the execution by trying to do way too much.
first reviewed at
This book was at least 100 pages too long, which is what contributed to the lack of tension. I understand slow-burn romance, but this was not that. This was pulling teeth. A third of the book was MMC Jace reading FMC Lu’s wattpad stories. This completely took away from the actual book I wanted to read. I didn’t care about Lu’s little stories, and I didn’t care about Jace’s reactions to Lu’s stories. I wanted to read about Jace and Lu. So we end up getting these long sections where whatever momentum was building up is killed because Jace is alone in his room reading.
We also spend the majority of our time reading through Jace’s POV, rarely switching to Lu. This absolutely does nothing to build any kind of tension or emotion between the two. I don’t feel the sparks between Jace and Lu. There was no build-up to a romance. We see Jace, in love with Lu, but I don’t feel it from Lu to Jace. Then again, Lu just doesn’t make sense at all to me as a character.
An influencer living in Brooklyn and trying her best to live that hustle life. Okay, that makes sense. Except, it doesn’t. Lu doesn’t want to be an influencer. She wants to be adored for her art and talent. But, we never really even see how she built her platform as an influencer. What does she influence? Is it just because she’s pretty? Cool, but you can’t just tumble into it. That is something you have to work out, planning posts, outfits, outings, etc. And the fact that she doesn’t want to level her fame to showcase her art just doesn’t make sense from a practical standpoint. You need to build buzz about yourself, your work, in order to be seen and have your talent recognized. Yet, she held this juvenile thought that folks would simply stumble upon her art and think wow, amazing, this is great, let me tell everyone! How? How would someone just happen to come across her work?
Jace’s backstory definitely isn’t the smoothest. His being a bounty hunter doesn’t make sense because the way that is described is absolutely not what a bounty hunter is. Jace is more like a freelancer or mercenary. Sure, he picks bad men to target, but it’s still doing so for monetary gain and not because you’ve loaned money out to someone that has jumped bond. But, that was such a small blip in the grand scope of blips that was this story that I didn’t really care.
The last quarter of the book was so different from everything else that it felt jarring . Suddenly, there’s action! Things happening all at once! Where was this for 75% of the book where we’re slogging through grits and wattpad stories? Even when Jace is on assignment, it is being boring. Even when Jace is talking about how rough his life was, or potential PTSD over combat, there’s nothing. No action, and I don’t mean like physical action. I mean no action whatsoever. It is simply told us devoid of emotion so that we don’t see any struggles. Even the spice was a letdown, either because we took too long to get to it, or it was just so mild.
Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray was a struggle to get through for many reasons. I feel bad for being so negative toward it, but I also don’t want any other readers going into this thinking it would be fun and action packed when it absolutely was not. I think Ray had the seedlings of a great story but just fumbled the execution by trying to do way too much.
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July 20, 2023
ARC REVIEW
“Becky calls them red flags. Too bad I’m an artist and love all colors.”
This book had so much involved, but not in an overstuffed way, it all flowed naturally and the balance was great.
Jace Reed is an ex-military man who now is a bounty hunter with his best friend. His life has always been doom and gloom. That is until their mission in New York, where his path crosses with Lucy Moor.
Lucy Moor is Brooklyn’s “It Girl”, an artist with the face of an angel. Her trust is given easily and she sees the world in a positive light. She dances for no reason, sings in the shower, and love all things in bright vibrant colors.
Together I think Lu and Jace balance each other out very well. She brings light into his life, and he keeps her grounded when things falls apart. Even with Jace’s past he is very much a golden retriever boyfriend; wanting to be anywhere she is, loving everything about her, and falling hard and fast.
I must add that, to me, the first 25% of the book was slow and repetitive. It was mainly in Jace’s POV and focused on how fast he was becoming attracted and liking Lu. I did not feel a connection to either character until at least halfway through the book where we got more background to both of their pasts and how their minds work.
For the spice, it was not very detailed nor intense. During Jace’s POV in smut scenes, you could hear his inexperience, but you also heard how eager he was to learn everything he could.
Overall, I did find this book to be more enjoyable as I kept reading. The balance between MCs was well written, as well as the internal monologue of Jace finally experiencing unconditional love in his life. Plus the action towards the end of the book felt like the perfect wrap up and was exciting to read.
Pepper percentage:
5.4% of the pages contain spicy content
10% of the chapters contain spicy content
“Becky calls them red flags. Too bad I’m an artist and love all colors.”
This book had so much involved, but not in an overstuffed way, it all flowed naturally and the balance was great.
Jace Reed is an ex-military man who now is a bounty hunter with his best friend. His life has always been doom and gloom. That is until their mission in New York, where his path crosses with Lucy Moor.
Lucy Moor is Brooklyn’s “It Girl”, an artist with the face of an angel. Her trust is given easily and she sees the world in a positive light. She dances for no reason, sings in the shower, and love all things in bright vibrant colors.
Together I think Lu and Jace balance each other out very well. She brings light into his life, and he keeps her grounded when things falls apart. Even with Jace’s past he is very much a golden retriever boyfriend; wanting to be anywhere she is, loving everything about her, and falling hard and fast.
I must add that, to me, the first 25% of the book was slow and repetitive. It was mainly in Jace’s POV and focused on how fast he was becoming attracted and liking Lu. I did not feel a connection to either character until at least halfway through the book where we got more background to both of their pasts and how their minds work.
For the spice, it was not very detailed nor intense. During Jace’s POV in smut scenes, you could hear his inexperience, but you also heard how eager he was to learn everything he could.
Overall, I did find this book to be more enjoyable as I kept reading. The balance between MCs was well written, as well as the internal monologue of Jace finally experiencing unconditional love in his life. Plus the action towards the end of the book felt like the perfect wrap up and was exciting to read.
Pepper percentage:
5.4% of the pages contain spicy content
10% of the chapters contain spicy content
October 24, 2023
will this couple get a divorse? no. should they? yes.
critical thinking skills just don't apply to rich white people. clearly.
this mf continued to lie to you but because u love him you stayed? yeah ur gunna die.
was it cute tho??????? yeah ig
critical thinking skills just don't apply to rich white people. clearly.
this mf continued to lie to you but because u love him you stayed? yeah ur gunna die.
was it cute tho??????? yeah ig
January 16, 2025
3.75⭐️Overall, I enjoyed this story. The plot (sniper accidentally shoots artist/author dream girl)& banter were spot on! The short chapters are very well written and the romantic tension is exceptional. I was also pleasantly surprised by the level of spice as well as the spicy stories within the spicy story! My usual complaint, this was too long. That being said, I loved the Russian food references & all the Russian dialogue. The plot twists were somewhat unexpected and fun but the ending felt dragged out. I recommend this for readers who enjoy a plot heavy, slow burn to spicy romance.
June 12, 2024
It was good but only read this if want really really slow pot. It did also feel very wattpadd-y sometimes in terms of writing
Liked mostly all characters but Tito just came across really weird like yes he was hitting on everyone to hide his feelings about Jamie and how hurt he was but later it just got annoying.
Liked mostly all characters but Tito just came across really weird like yes he was hitting on everyone to hide his feelings about Jamie and how hurt he was but later it just got annoying.
July 17, 2025
This book did not leave even a slight impression on me. It was neither good nor bad, it just was.
I’ve read this not more than 5 hours ago and I already couldn’t for the life of me tell you even a fraction of this books storyline-that’s how forgettable it is.
I’ve read this not more than 5 hours ago and I already couldn’t for the life of me tell you even a fraction of this books storyline-that’s how forgettable it is.
July 29, 2023
3.75 stars
I honestly really enjoyed reading this book!! I feel it was a book that grew on me unexpectedly and got better the more I read on. Honestly I think the slow burn aspect was written exceptionally well and allowed the book to be more fleshed out and angsty. The writing style isn’t something im exactly used to or something I read often but it was still a great read and I honestly don’t have any complaints about it :)
I honestly really enjoyed reading this book!! I feel it was a book that grew on me unexpectedly and got better the more I read on. Honestly I think the slow burn aspect was written exceptionally well and allowed the book to be more fleshed out and angsty. The writing style isn’t something im exactly used to or something I read often but it was still a great read and I honestly don’t have any complaints about it :)
August 15, 2023
I folded right from the start. Where’s my Jace?
And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love,
One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind_ I want to be her
man.
The night I met her, I knew, I just knew I'd fall head over heels. Yep, it's happening.
Oh, Lu. If only she knew that there are no other girls. All I think about is her.
And I want to share myself with her. I wanna be her friend, then best friend, then lover, soulmate, boyfriend, husband -Jesus, my mind spins out of control-because in my opinion, that's how the strongest bonds form. They say women are obsessive with relationships and commitment. I'll tell you that I'm already imagining what our kids would look like, if they'd look like her or me, and how many we'd have.
Jace dances out of Tito's touch, steps behind me, and wraps his arms around my waist, pressing me close. "Mine," he whispers in my ear.
"If you sign," she says, flinching, "you'd have to come back here even if you move out and return to California." Boom! My heart does that weird thing again where it thuds and then halts for a moment. No, this is not silly. She wants to know that even if I leave, I'll come back to her. That even if something happens before that, she has a reason to call me and say, "Hey, Jace, you promised." I don't need a reason. I sign. I feel like I'll always find my way to her. And I'm not sure I want to part at all. I push the paper toward her.
"Sign." Because she didn't yet. Without looking away from me, she takes the paper and goes for the pen that I hold out. Her fingers brush against mine because I hold it so that there's no other way. We both hold it together for a moment, our eyes locked. "If you sign," I say quietly, "you'll have to make sure I make it."
Fuck, our children would be cute as hell. I just decided that's my long-term
goal.
She smiles, and I snap another shot. She laughs. Another shot. She is the best view I've ever had.
And not a short-term fling. I want a deep connection, intimacy, making love,
One minute, one word, one glance, and I make up my mind_ I want to be her
man.
The night I met her, I knew, I just knew I'd fall head over heels. Yep, it's happening.
Oh, Lu. If only she knew that there are no other girls. All I think about is her.
And I want to share myself with her. I wanna be her friend, then best friend, then lover, soulmate, boyfriend, husband -Jesus, my mind spins out of control-because in my opinion, that's how the strongest bonds form. They say women are obsessive with relationships and commitment. I'll tell you that I'm already imagining what our kids would look like, if they'd look like her or me, and how many we'd have.
Jace dances out of Tito's touch, steps behind me, and wraps his arms around my waist, pressing me close. "Mine," he whispers in my ear.
"If you sign," she says, flinching, "you'd have to come back here even if you move out and return to California." Boom! My heart does that weird thing again where it thuds and then halts for a moment. No, this is not silly. She wants to know that even if I leave, I'll come back to her. That even if something happens before that, she has a reason to call me and say, "Hey, Jace, you promised." I don't need a reason. I sign. I feel like I'll always find my way to her. And I'm not sure I want to part at all. I push the paper toward her.
"Sign." Because she didn't yet. Without looking away from me, she takes the paper and goes for the pen that I hold out. Her fingers brush against mine because I hold it so that there's no other way. We both hold it together for a moment, our eyes locked. "If you sign," I say quietly, "you'll have to make sure I make it."
Fuck, our children would be cute as hell. I just decided that's my long-term
goal.
She smiles, and I snap another shot. She laughs. Another shot. She is the best view I've ever had.
August 19, 2023
DNF at 78% - this book was sooooo slow, the way it’s written is not my favorite (the author digresses so much), so many unnecessary boring PAGES of the characters talking to themselves….. not really my thing tbh
May 11, 2024
DNF @ Chapter 21.
The first chapters were okay and a bit cute. But then it got cheesy and cringey. Eventually I was bored and decided not to finish it because it's giving wattpad-y vibes or written by a gradeschooler. It has potential but it lacks in execution.
The first chapters were okay and a bit cute. But then it got cheesy and cringey. Eventually I was bored and decided not to finish it because it's giving wattpad-y vibes or written by a gradeschooler. It has potential but it lacks in execution.
August 16, 2023
DNF @ 57%
Bruhhhh I wanted to DNF it at like 21% but I thought I could get through this. I can take slow burn but this is a bit too slow Lol
Bruhhhh I wanted to DNF it at like 21% but I thought I could get through this. I can take slow burn but this is a bit too slow Lol
June 20, 2024
DNF'd at 27% (102/380)
hey gang, I'm back! honestly in a bit of a reading slump rn and this book honestly did not help.
I really really wanted to like this book (like really really its been on my tbr for like a year I believe), at first I saw it on TikTok and thought that the idea and concept of the book was so interesting. I thought that the author really could've used this idea and ran with it but instead she ran in the wrong direction. After first hearing about this book I thought it was so cool and that the idea of having a spy/bounty hunter or wtv he is become roommates with the main character in order to get information outta her would be so interesting. I was excited for the angst and twists that I thought this book was going to have. So once I saw that the book was on sale on tiktok I bought it. But unfortunately it was a waste of money.
Unfortunately the one main thing that made me DNF was the writing. Some parts just didn't connect or make sense but that could also just be me, but the fact that Jace just instantly started having feelings for Lucy honestly out of no where (after he almost k!lls her) made the whole thing hard to believe. It was also the fact that they were just straight up horny for each other like 24/7 just icky to me.
Some things that I did like about the book were that the dual POV was nice at times and the playlist was pretty good, I am now currently a Feist fan!
Honestly this book had so much potential and I'm prob DNFing it because of the fact that it didn't live up to the expectations I had for it, (and trust me I really really REALLY wanted to like this book like REALLY), but if you've had this book on your tbr for a couple years now I say just remove it and read something else on your list.
(I probably had a million other things to add to this review but I DNF'd it like a couple months ago and just was in a reading slump that I never updated my page)
hey gang, I'm back! honestly in a bit of a reading slump rn and this book honestly did not help.
I really really wanted to like this book (like really really its been on my tbr for like a year I believe), at first I saw it on TikTok and thought that the idea and concept of the book was so interesting. I thought that the author really could've used this idea and ran with it but instead she ran in the wrong direction. After first hearing about this book I thought it was so cool and that the idea of having a spy/bounty hunter or wtv he is become roommates with the main character in order to get information outta her would be so interesting. I was excited for the angst and twists that I thought this book was going to have. So once I saw that the book was on sale on tiktok I bought it. But unfortunately it was a waste of money.
Unfortunately the one main thing that made me DNF was the writing. Some parts just didn't connect or make sense but that could also just be me, but the fact that Jace just instantly started having feelings for Lucy honestly out of no where (after he almost k!lls her) made the whole thing hard to believe. It was also the fact that they were just straight up horny for each other like 24/7 just icky to me.
Some things that I did like about the book were that the dual POV was nice at times and the playlist was pretty good, I am now currently a Feist fan!
Honestly this book had so much potential and I'm prob DNFing it because of the fact that it didn't live up to the expectations I had for it, (and trust me I really really REALLY wanted to like this book like REALLY), but if you've had this book on your tbr for a couple years now I say just remove it and read something else on your list.
(I probably had a million other things to add to this review but I DNF'd it like a couple months ago and just was in a reading slump that I never updated my page)
July 25, 2023
ARC review : Brooklyn Cupid by Lexi Ray
Tropes :
Roomates to lovers
Slowburn romance
Secret identity
Virgin MMC
FMC writes spicy book and MMC reads them
Boy obsessed
Dual pov
Blurb :
Bounty hunting can be dangerous, but Jace Reed is used to danger and always follows the rules. Including the most important one- never get emotionally involved.
But everything goes haywire when the Brooklyn "it girl" interrupts his most important assignment.
Beautiful Lucy Moor may or may not hold the only clue to the target that Jace has been tracking for months. So becoming her roommate to get the intel from her should be easy... right?
But nothing is easy when his simple organized life collides with hers.
His most important rule? Broken as soon as he moves in.
His self-control? Gone with the first taste of her lips.
His sanity? Shattered when he discovers her secret.
Former property of the state, Jace never knew love. But now that he falls fast and hard, he is determined to claim it and keep it for himself.
If only he hadn't brought the danger of his job right to her doorstep...
Author Lexi Ray was kind enough to send me ARC copy of this book. Thanks to her.
I enjoyed reading this book so much. I was hooked to this book from the start till end. I loved Jace so much. Man really has the golden retriever energy😭. The way he describes Lucy is just everything. Boy was really obsessed with her. Watching him falling in love with Lu was the best thing. Lu is such a talented girl I mean the girl paints, writes books and even has a great fashion sense 😮💨She's definitely a 'it girl'. The action in this book is so well written. The best thing for me about this book was the spicy book scenes Lu writes in her books🤭and Jace reading them secretly was cherry on top.
Tropes :
Roomates to lovers
Slowburn romance
Secret identity
Virgin MMC
FMC writes spicy book and MMC reads them
Boy obsessed
Dual pov
Blurb :
Bounty hunting can be dangerous, but Jace Reed is used to danger and always follows the rules. Including the most important one- never get emotionally involved.
But everything goes haywire when the Brooklyn "it girl" interrupts his most important assignment.
Beautiful Lucy Moor may or may not hold the only clue to the target that Jace has been tracking for months. So becoming her roommate to get the intel from her should be easy... right?
But nothing is easy when his simple organized life collides with hers.
His most important rule? Broken as soon as he moves in.
His self-control? Gone with the first taste of her lips.
His sanity? Shattered when he discovers her secret.
Former property of the state, Jace never knew love. But now that he falls fast and hard, he is determined to claim it and keep it for himself.
If only he hadn't brought the danger of his job right to her doorstep...
Author Lexi Ray was kind enough to send me ARC copy of this book. Thanks to her.
I enjoyed reading this book so much. I was hooked to this book from the start till end. I loved Jace so much. Man really has the golden retriever energy😭. The way he describes Lucy is just everything. Boy was really obsessed with her. Watching him falling in love with Lu was the best thing. Lu is such a talented girl I mean the girl paints, writes books and even has a great fashion sense 😮💨She's definitely a 'it girl'. The action in this book is so well written. The best thing for me about this book was the spicy book scenes Lu writes in her books🤭and Jace reading them secretly was cherry on top.
July 24, 2023
• BROOKLYN CUPID ARC REVIEW •
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TROPES
- Roommates to lovers
- Virgin hero
- Secret identity
- He falls first
- Dual POV
“You are magic, Lu. Given a choice, I would’ve spent my twenty-four years in misery again if only I was promised a chance to meet you. You were so worth the wait, Lu.”
! Spoilers !
This book is a standalone by Lexi Ray and is about artist Lucy Moore and bounty hunter Jace.
When something goes wrong at one of Jace’s missions he meets Lucy. As they think she can be a help for their mission, Jace is forced to become Lucy’s roommate.
This book is mostly a romance but also has some action with the whole “secret bounty hunter” storyline.
Jace was an amazing golden retriever who would and did everything for Lucy. Lucy is an artist who also writes spice romance books. The connection between these two felt super real to me and I love how Jace fell first and incredibly hard. We get a lot from his POV and seeing how he thought about Lucy was everything!!
I really liked this book!! I loved the story and I found myself really invested in the story and characters.
A huge bonus for me was that the heroin wrote spicy books and turned Jace into one of the book boyfriends in her books. +++ he finds out about the books, then secretly reads them and re-enacts them later on in the book 🥵.
Only thing that felt a little of was the action at the end. It felt a little too much for me personally.
But overall, REALLY liked this one!!!
Possible trigger warnings: kidnapping - guns - mention of PTSD
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
TROPES
- Roommates to lovers
- Virgin hero
- Secret identity
- He falls first
- Dual POV
“You are magic, Lu. Given a choice, I would’ve spent my twenty-four years in misery again if only I was promised a chance to meet you. You were so worth the wait, Lu.”
! Spoilers !
This book is a standalone by Lexi Ray and is about artist Lucy Moore and bounty hunter Jace.
When something goes wrong at one of Jace’s missions he meets Lucy. As they think she can be a help for their mission, Jace is forced to become Lucy’s roommate.
This book is mostly a romance but also has some action with the whole “secret bounty hunter” storyline.
Jace was an amazing golden retriever who would and did everything for Lucy. Lucy is an artist who also writes spice romance books. The connection between these two felt super real to me and I love how Jace fell first and incredibly hard. We get a lot from his POV and seeing how he thought about Lucy was everything!!
I really liked this book!! I loved the story and I found myself really invested in the story and characters.
A huge bonus for me was that the heroin wrote spicy books and turned Jace into one of the book boyfriends in her books. +++ he finds out about the books, then secretly reads them and re-enacts them later on in the book 🥵.
Only thing that felt a little of was the action at the end. It felt a little too much for me personally.
But overall, REALLY liked this one!!!
Possible trigger warnings: kidnapping - guns - mention of PTSD
July 24, 2023
ARC REVIEW: Brooklyn Cupid is a different romance book. I thought it was going to be a romcom since one of the tropes is roommates, definitely not. This is a more “serious” & different romance. Jace is bounty hunter who accidentally shoots Lucy instead of his target. He move in with Lucy to get entail on his target & they fall in love. The beginning of the book I couldn’t put down, it was so interesting. The middle I kind of got bored, little information about Jace’s job, no romance, more on Lucy’s job (artist & writer) which I didn’t care much for, but it picks back up in the end with lots of action. I would have enjoy more of Jace’s work of bounty hunting included in the book. It would have added for more action and just because I’m curious about his work. We only get detail of his job in the first chapter really. I also didn’t enjoy the random Russian thrown into the book as I didn’t find it easy to view the translation at the end of the chapter. The end is super action packed with kidnapping, a chase, ect. All in all, it was a different vibe for a romance book. I’d recommend it if you’re looking for a different romance vibe!
January 20, 2024
Ok this book. OMG!!!!! THIS BOOK YOU GUYS!!!!
I WAS IN LITERARY HEAVEN
-sweet plot
-virgin H
-amazing side characters
-cute one eyed dog
And on and on just Gaaaaaaaaah
I recommend it like a dentist recommends flossing 🤣
I WAS IN LITERARY HEAVEN
-sweet plot
-virgin H
-amazing side characters
-cute one eyed dog
And on and on just Gaaaaaaaaah
I recommend it like a dentist recommends flossing 🤣
August 1, 2023
3.5 ⭐️; 2.5 🌶️
🩷 READ IF YOU LOVE:
• Hidden identity trope
• Dual POV
• Forced proximity
• Roommates to lovers
• Slow burn romance
• He falls first
💭 BOOK THOUGHTS: This was a fair read for me with many things I enjoyed! I am always a sucker for dual POV and I was surprised at how much I liked that the book told most of the story from Jace’s view. The reader gets a lot of good insight into his character and motivations. The idea for the plot was really neat, the slow burn and forced proximity added nice angst/tension and I really loved the relationship between Jace and his friend Roey. Plus the romance was super sweet with just the right hint of spice. That being said, there were a few bits about the book that were only okay for me. While I adore the ‘he falls first’ trope, this was insta-love and it was really hard for me to believe given Jace’s background. It was a bit hard to connect with Lucy, despite being in her head for her POVs. I also felt like the flow of the story was staggered (reeled me in at first, then slowed way down where nearly nothing happens and then ramped up for the third act). Overall a good read that I feel many will enjoy!
Thank you to Raven Publicity and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
🩷 READ IF YOU LOVE:
• Hidden identity trope
• Dual POV
• Forced proximity
• Roommates to lovers
• Slow burn romance
• He falls first
💭 BOOK THOUGHTS: This was a fair read for me with many things I enjoyed! I am always a sucker for dual POV and I was surprised at how much I liked that the book told most of the story from Jace’s view. The reader gets a lot of good insight into his character and motivations. The idea for the plot was really neat, the slow burn and forced proximity added nice angst/tension and I really loved the relationship between Jace and his friend Roey. Plus the romance was super sweet with just the right hint of spice. That being said, there were a few bits about the book that were only okay for me. While I adore the ‘he falls first’ trope, this was insta-love and it was really hard for me to believe given Jace’s background. It was a bit hard to connect with Lucy, despite being in her head for her POVs. I also felt like the flow of the story was staggered (reeled me in at first, then slowed way down where nearly nothing happens and then ramped up for the third act). Overall a good read that I feel many will enjoy!
Thank you to Raven Publicity and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.
September 7, 2023
This book had me hooked. I liked that most of the chapters are guy’s pov and I would recommend it, although “outcast” from this author was my first dnfed book, this one’s really good!
September 24, 2023
I read like most of it yesterday and I don't want to finish it, still marking as read
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