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A Rivers Community Romance #4
Love After Hours
Carrie Longmire loves life with a passion—whether it’s her job as a hospital CEO’s admin, star pitcher for the hospital’s softball team, or her latest romantic possibility, she gives 110 percent and won’t take less from anyone else. Maybe that’s why she’s still single. She’s never met anyone who could convince her they wanted anything more than a fling. Friendly was fun, but not where she wanted to hang her heart.
Gina Antonelli had big dreams once, of riding her athletic achievements all the way to West Point and being the first in a long family line of soldiers to serve as an officer. When that dream died along with the girl she’d planned to marry one day, she’d vowed to forget about happily ever afters. Love hadn’t gotten her anything but a broken heart and a ruined body.
When Gina agrees to renovate Carrie’s soon-to-be new house as a favor to her brother’s boss, she doesn’t welcome Carrie’s overtures at friendship or her own unexpected attraction.
A Rivers Community Novel
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Gina Antonelli had big dreams once, of riding her athletic achievements all the way to West Point and being the first in a long family line of soldiers to serve as an officer. When that dream died along with the girl she’d planned to marry one day, she’d vowed to forget about happily ever afters. Love hadn’t gotten her anything but a broken heart and a ruined body.
When Gina agrees to renovate Carrie’s soon-to-be new house as a favor to her brother’s boss, she doesn’t welcome Carrie’s overtures at friendship or her own unexpected attraction.
A Rivers Community Novel
Cover Artist: Sheri Halal
Genre: Contemporary Romance
264 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2017
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About the author
Radclyffe
142 books1,673 followersRadclyffe has written over forty-five romance and romantic intrigue novels, dozens of short stories, and, writing as L.L. Raand, has authored a paranormal romance series, The Midnight Hunters. She has also edited Best Lesbian Romance 2009 through 2015 as well as multiple other anthologies. She is an eight-time Lambda Literary Award finalist in romance, mystery, and erotica—winning in both romance and erotica. A member of the Saints and Sinners Literary Hall of Fame, she is also an RWA Prism, Lories, Beanpot, Aspen Gold, and Laurel Wreath winner in multiple mainstream romance categories. In 2014, she received the Dr. James Duggins Outstanding Mid-Career Novelist award from the Lambda Literary Foundation. In 2004, she founded Bold Strokes Books, an independent LGBTQ publishing company, and in 2013, she founded the Flax Mill Creek Writers Retreat offering writing workshops to authors in all stages of their careers.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
She states, “I began reading lesbian fiction at the age of twelve when I found a copy of Ann Bannon’s Beebo Brinker. That book and others like it convinced me that I was not alone, that there were other women who felt like I did. Our literature provides support and validation and very often, a lifeline, for members of our community throughout the world. I am proud and honored to be able to publish the many fine authors at Bold Strokes Books and to contribute in some small way to the words that celebrate the LGBTQ experience.”
Radclyffe lives with her partner, Lee, in New York state.
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October 17, 2017
3 1/2 Stars. I’m a big fan of Radclyffe and always enjoy her books. I like this Rivers Community series very much. This is the 4th book in this series and finally time for Carrie’s story. Carrie has been a character I have always liked and I was happy to finally get her book. I did enjoy this read; I just didn’t love it as much as I had hoped.
The Rivers hospital is expanding and the project is on Carrie’s shoulders. When she meets the new contractor Gina, it does not go well. Gina’s family business is not doing great. It is up to her to get the Rivers job done on time and on budget. After a hostile first meeting, Carrie can’t believe how arrogant Gina is, even if she is incredibly good looking. As fate keeps bring these two together, is there a chance at something more?
First I want to say, I highly recommend reading these books in order. While each main story is contained, there are continuing threads that run through the whole series. On top of that, there are also a lot of characters to remember. Even having read all of the books, I still was forgetting who was coupled up with whom, and who did what job. I can only imagine how much more confusing it would be for someone new to this series.
When it came to the characters, I already really liked Carrie. Even when she was a secondary character in previous books, she was always one of my favorites. When it came to Gina, I had mixed feeling. She is almost two completely different characters in this book. How she is when she is with Carrie, to how she is with everyone else. I loved her when she was with Carrie, sarcastic, flirty and sweet. When she was by herself or with other people, so was so broody and just kind of blah. I guess that was Radclyffe showing us how good Carrie was for Gina, I just felt like I was reading about two different people.
I did enjoy the romance. It was not insta love, but it was a little fast, I’m giving it a pass though. What I liked was the chemistry. I thought there was a ton of sparks between Carrie and Gina. They were definitely hot together and I felt the heat. The scenes with Gina and Carrie were my favorite of the whole book.
What I didn’t care for as much was the rest of the book. I was fine with the scenes with Blake and Margie, I just felt like nothing else really happened in the book. While the other characters where in the book, they didn’t really contribute much to the storyline. I found myself just wanting to go back to Gina and Carrie. Also, the two characters from previous books I wanted to see the most, Glenn and Mari, were hardly in the book at all. Which was odd considering Mari is Carrie’s cousin; you would think there would be more about them growing their new friendship.
Lastly, there were a few softball scenes in this book, which I really enjoyed. I love baseball and softball. But I have to say I was disappointed how that turned out. There is such a big deal about a softball tournament, and bets, but the whole thing just fades out at the end. I think Radclyffe missed an opportunity there. If you are not a sports fan, it probably won’t bother you.
All in all I would say the Carrie and Gina storyline gets 4 Stars, the rest of the book 3 Stars. I had high expectations for Carrie’s story, I felt like I was waiting so long for it. I did really enjoy parts of this book, I just wish I loved the whole thing.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
The Rivers hospital is expanding and the project is on Carrie’s shoulders. When she meets the new contractor Gina, it does not go well. Gina’s family business is not doing great. It is up to her to get the Rivers job done on time and on budget. After a hostile first meeting, Carrie can’t believe how arrogant Gina is, even if she is incredibly good looking. As fate keeps bring these two together, is there a chance at something more?
First I want to say, I highly recommend reading these books in order. While each main story is contained, there are continuing threads that run through the whole series. On top of that, there are also a lot of characters to remember. Even having read all of the books, I still was forgetting who was coupled up with whom, and who did what job. I can only imagine how much more confusing it would be for someone new to this series.
When it came to the characters, I already really liked Carrie. Even when she was a secondary character in previous books, she was always one of my favorites. When it came to Gina, I had mixed feeling. She is almost two completely different characters in this book. How she is when she is with Carrie, to how she is with everyone else. I loved her when she was with Carrie, sarcastic, flirty and sweet. When she was by herself or with other people, so was so broody and just kind of blah. I guess that was Radclyffe showing us how good Carrie was for Gina, I just felt like I was reading about two different people.
I did enjoy the romance. It was not insta love, but it was a little fast, I’m giving it a pass though. What I liked was the chemistry. I thought there was a ton of sparks between Carrie and Gina. They were definitely hot together and I felt the heat. The scenes with Gina and Carrie were my favorite of the whole book.
What I didn’t care for as much was the rest of the book. I was fine with the scenes with Blake and Margie, I just felt like nothing else really happened in the book. While the other characters where in the book, they didn’t really contribute much to the storyline. I found myself just wanting to go back to Gina and Carrie. Also, the two characters from previous books I wanted to see the most, Glenn and Mari, were hardly in the book at all. Which was odd considering Mari is Carrie’s cousin; you would think there would be more about them growing their new friendship.
Lastly, there were a few softball scenes in this book, which I really enjoyed. I love baseball and softball. But I have to say I was disappointed how that turned out. There is such a big deal about a softball tournament, and bets, but the whole thing just fades out at the end. I think Radclyffe missed an opportunity there. If you are not a sports fan, it probably won’t bother you.
All in all I would say the Carrie and Gina storyline gets 4 Stars, the rest of the book 3 Stars. I had high expectations for Carrie’s story, I felt like I was waiting so long for it. I did really enjoy parts of this book, I just wish I loved the whole thing.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
April 30, 2020
After a series of books which broke my heart in various ways, I needed something a little more predictable. Predictable isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it can also feel comforting. I hadn’t read a Radclyffe novel in years but recently got books 4 and 5 in the Rivers community series (number 6, Love on the Night Shift, is coming out soon) and since I’d really liked the first three, it sounded like a safe bet.
One of the things I love with authors like Radclyffe is you know what you’re getting: consistently good writing, hot and badass women, steamy sex and sweet romance. This book was the perfect mix of all these, and exactly what I needed.
Carrie Longmire, Presley Worth’s executive admin and best friend, is incredibly efficient and precise, not to mention an extraordinary pitcher. When a misunderstanding delays the start of the building of the new ER extension, she’s all set to fix things ASAP, despite what Gina Antonelli, the construction crew manager, seems to think. Gina soon discovers she shouldn’t underestimate Carrie, nor the attraction they both feel. While Carrie is more than ready to be all in, Gina struggles with the past.
There’s a second storyline, which I liked, but I’m not sure about the balance. Blake, Abby’s trans son, is having top surgery, and he and Margie, Harper and Flann’s sister, are contemplating having sex. These are important and interesting stories but in a novel that’s about another couple, they take a tad too much space. And I know the Rivers family is perfect, even in its imperfections, and all these people are what everyone should be like (gorgeous, smart, talented, open-minded…), but it sometimes is a little too much, almost like a how-to guide to transition. Another detail grated some: I love Flann for adoring Abby and embracing her teenage son, but they’ve been together an objectively short time and she’s already calling Blake “our son”? Real-life experience shows that rarely happens (and when it does, it’s often fake). Flann loving Blake while still referring to him as Abby’s son would have worked just as well and felt more realistic. I won’t expand on Flann performing the surgery herself but it sounds like a lot of pressure. Then again, I guess Radclyffe knows the issue much better than I do.
Which brings me to this: most of my favourite Rad books involve doctors. I love authors who know what they write about, either through their own experience (Carsen Taite and lawyers is another example) or through thorough research (E.J. Noyes, Lee Winter and Jessica L. Webb come to mind, among others). There are doctors in this book but they’re all part of the secondary cast. Carrie and Gina’s story nevertheless benefits from the Rivers atmosphere, not only the “doctors” thing but also the small community. One of the parts I preferred was Carrie’s lightbulb moment at how much life in the countryside fits her: “She seemed to be rapidly losing her city sensibilities and replacing them with something slower and quieter and, in a strange way, deeper”. This I can absolutely relate to.
One of the things I love with authors like Radclyffe is you know what you’re getting: consistently good writing, hot and badass women, steamy sex and sweet romance. This book was the perfect mix of all these, and exactly what I needed.
Carrie Longmire, Presley Worth’s executive admin and best friend, is incredibly efficient and precise, not to mention an extraordinary pitcher. When a misunderstanding delays the start of the building of the new ER extension, she’s all set to fix things ASAP, despite what Gina Antonelli, the construction crew manager, seems to think. Gina soon discovers she shouldn’t underestimate Carrie, nor the attraction they both feel. While Carrie is more than ready to be all in, Gina struggles with the past.
There’s a second storyline, which I liked, but I’m not sure about the balance. Blake, Abby’s trans son, is having top surgery, and he and Margie, Harper and Flann’s sister, are contemplating having sex. These are important and interesting stories but in a novel that’s about another couple, they take a tad too much space. And I know the Rivers family is perfect, even in its imperfections, and all these people are what everyone should be like (gorgeous, smart, talented, open-minded…), but it sometimes is a little too much, almost like a how-to guide to transition. Another detail grated some: I love Flann for adoring Abby and embracing her teenage son, but they’ve been together an objectively short time and she’s already calling Blake “our son”? Real-life experience shows that rarely happens (and when it does, it’s often fake). Flann loving Blake while still referring to him as Abby’s son would have worked just as well and felt more realistic. I won’t expand on Flann performing the surgery herself but it sounds like a lot of pressure. Then again, I guess Radclyffe knows the issue much better than I do.
Which brings me to this: most of my favourite Rad books involve doctors. I love authors who know what they write about, either through their own experience (Carsen Taite and lawyers is another example) or through thorough research (E.J. Noyes, Lee Winter and Jessica L. Webb come to mind, among others). There are doctors in this book but they’re all part of the secondary cast. Carrie and Gina’s story nevertheless benefits from the Rivers atmosphere, not only the “doctors” thing but also the small community. One of the parts I preferred was Carrie’s lightbulb moment at how much life in the countryside fits her: “She seemed to be rapidly losing her city sensibilities and replacing them with something slower and quieter and, in a strange way, deeper”. This I can absolutely relate to.
January 26, 2021
Does everything Radclyffe touch turn to gold? Another Rivers installment and one I was glad to read. It's about time the feisty Carrie got her love interest. And who better than the dark mysterious butch Gina. But also, I just love reading Blake's story and how the community is rallying around him with support and love. Then there is Maggie. She is an absolute treasure.
I really enjoy Radclyffe's writing. She has a way of drawing you in and really liking her characters. Even the obnoxious ones. I know this book has varying reviews but I really did enjoy it. Maybe I'm just a sap for happy endings. Hey we can all dream. Maybe there really is someone for everyone. I like to feel there is so I live vicariously through the books I read. Ok, you can stop laughing now.
Carrie is the super assistant of Presley who is now married to Harper from the first Rivers book. Gina is the dark, mysterious construction worker who is working on the hospital and somehow making improvements to Carries home. They meet, they fall in love and have incredible sex. Interested yet? Carrie is also the Rivers baseball teams star pitcher. Come on whats not to love. Gina is the total opposite of Carrie. She is stuck in her unhappy past. Maybe together they can figure it all out.
There is a slight addition to this story and that is Blake. He is transgender and undergoing major surgery. This part of the book really what gripped my attention. Mainly his bravery. Also the bravery of his best friend Maggie and her nonjudgmental attitude. It truly was a breathe of fresh air. So, yes in my opinion this book deserved 5 stars. Also, yes I would recommend it. You could read this as a stand alone but honestly I wouldn't advise it. By reading the 3 previous Rivers novels you'll gain a greater understanding to the dynamics of the community. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
I really enjoy Radclyffe's writing. She has a way of drawing you in and really liking her characters. Even the obnoxious ones. I know this book has varying reviews but I really did enjoy it. Maybe I'm just a sap for happy endings. Hey we can all dream. Maybe there really is someone for everyone. I like to feel there is so I live vicariously through the books I read. Ok, you can stop laughing now.
Carrie is the super assistant of Presley who is now married to Harper from the first Rivers book. Gina is the dark, mysterious construction worker who is working on the hospital and somehow making improvements to Carries home. They meet, they fall in love and have incredible sex. Interested yet? Carrie is also the Rivers baseball teams star pitcher. Come on whats not to love. Gina is the total opposite of Carrie. She is stuck in her unhappy past. Maybe together they can figure it all out.
There is a slight addition to this story and that is Blake. He is transgender and undergoing major surgery. This part of the book really what gripped my attention. Mainly his bravery. Also the bravery of his best friend Maggie and her nonjudgmental attitude. It truly was a breathe of fresh air. So, yes in my opinion this book deserved 5 stars. Also, yes I would recommend it. You could read this as a stand alone but honestly I wouldn't advise it. By reading the 3 previous Rivers novels you'll gain a greater understanding to the dynamics of the community. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
January 9, 2018
“Love After Hours (Rivers Community #4)” gives so much time to so many of the extended Rivers Community population, that it’s sometimes hard to remember that this book is the story of Carrie and Gina.
Carrie has been part of the earlier books, and I was delighted that she finally gets her own chance at love. Hyper-efficient Carrie becoming tongue-tied and blushing everytime Gina is near is so cute, and Gina is nicely portrayed as butch without being over-the-top (no pun intended, but I’m leaving it as written!). I absolutely believed their lust-driven attraction to each other, but the book didn’t do as good a job convincing me of an emotional attraction to each other. Carrie especially was portrayed as rarely even wanting to sleep with a woman who wasn’t “the one”, and yet she expresses falling in love with Gina before she knows almost anything about her. I could more easily understand Gina’s attraction for girly-girl lesbian Carrie because, well duh - CARRIE!!
Books 1-3 couples Presley and Harper, and Flannery and Abbie, and Glenn and Mari are back, and if you haven’t read those books for awhile it can be confusing who’s marrying whom when, and which characters are related to each other.
16yo’s Blake and Margie are given even more book-time than the earlier books (Blake is Abbie’s trans son and Margie is Harper and Flannery’s younger sister). I enjoyed their roles in earlier books, but there was too much time for them in "Love After Hours", for me. There are lots of details about Blake’s “top” surgery, and lots and lots of discussions about when first time sex should occur. Discussions not just between Blake and Margie, but between Blake’s mother and Margie and Blake’s mother and Blake, and all three of them. No, not the expected parental advice to be careful while still young (and underaged!), but openly encouraging them to experiment and go for it! Margie’s sisters too let us know that they’re on board with sex by the teens. So lots of the book felt very first-time YA, lots felt a bit creepy with so many adults’ prurient involvement with a young couple considering sex while still adjusting to Blake’s ongoing trans progression, and their emotional progression. Lots too felt excessively preachy about accepting trans and the importance of an emotional connection being far more important than an attraction based on physical attributes. Frankly, it came across as judgmental against me being a lesbian who *is* attracted to the physical attributes of women. Definitely didn’t fit in with the storyline of Carrie and Gina being so attracted to each other physically.
Gina’s brother Joe was a great secondary character, and his role as brother and at the hospital helped move the plot along several times.
I enjoyed Carrie’s recognition that Gina fit her because in the end she (Carrie) really had been searching for her contrast, not her complement. A great way of saying that opposites attract!
The sex scenes don’t begin occurring until 9 hours into the book, but wow are they worth the wait! Definitely believable physical chemistry between Carrie and Gina!!
The Rivers Community series has featured terrific narrators, but oddly, keeps changing them and it’s always difficult for me to figure out who’s who when the same characters are featured in 4 books but by 3 different voices. After Eva Kaminsky and Abby Craden, Paige McKinney narrated books 3 and 4. I hadn’t been writing reviews when I listened to the first 3 books, so I’m not sure why my reviews declined from 4* to 3* and then to 2* for the series. McKinney isn’t in the same league as Kaminsky or Craden, but she does a good job here with the many (many!) voices.
I rate “Love After Hours” as 3.5*, and am rounding up to 4*, but I do wish goodreads allowed half-star ratings. This book is better than a 3* (meh) but isn’t the strongest 4* (recommended) book I’ve listened to. If you like the characters from books 1-3, you’ll enjoy “Love After Hours”.
Carrie has been part of the earlier books, and I was delighted that she finally gets her own chance at love. Hyper-efficient Carrie becoming tongue-tied and blushing everytime Gina is near is so cute, and Gina is nicely portrayed as butch without being over-the-top (no pun intended, but I’m leaving it as written!). I absolutely believed their lust-driven attraction to each other, but the book didn’t do as good a job convincing me of an emotional attraction to each other. Carrie especially was portrayed as rarely even wanting to sleep with a woman who wasn’t “the one”, and yet she expresses falling in love with Gina before she knows almost anything about her. I could more easily understand Gina’s attraction for girly-girl lesbian Carrie because, well duh - CARRIE!!
Books 1-3 couples Presley and Harper, and Flannery and Abbie, and Glenn and Mari are back, and if you haven’t read those books for awhile it can be confusing who’s marrying whom when, and which characters are related to each other.
16yo’s Blake and Margie are given even more book-time than the earlier books (Blake is Abbie’s trans son and Margie is Harper and Flannery’s younger sister). I enjoyed their roles in earlier books, but there was too much time for them in "Love After Hours", for me. There are lots of details about Blake’s “top” surgery, and lots and lots of discussions about when first time sex should occur. Discussions not just between Blake and Margie, but between Blake’s mother and Margie and Blake’s mother and Blake, and all three of them. No, not the expected parental advice to be careful while still young (and underaged!), but openly encouraging them to experiment and go for it! Margie’s sisters too let us know that they’re on board with sex by the teens. So lots of the book felt very first-time YA, lots felt a bit creepy with so many adults’ prurient involvement with a young couple considering sex while still adjusting to Blake’s ongoing trans progression, and their emotional progression. Lots too felt excessively preachy about accepting trans and the importance of an emotional connection being far more important than an attraction based on physical attributes. Frankly, it came across as judgmental against me being a lesbian who *is* attracted to the physical attributes of women. Definitely didn’t fit in with the storyline of Carrie and Gina being so attracted to each other physically.
Gina’s brother Joe was a great secondary character, and his role as brother and at the hospital helped move the plot along several times.
I enjoyed Carrie’s recognition that Gina fit her because in the end she (Carrie) really had been searching for her contrast, not her complement. A great way of saying that opposites attract!
The sex scenes don’t begin occurring until 9 hours into the book, but wow are they worth the wait! Definitely believable physical chemistry between Carrie and Gina!!
The Rivers Community series has featured terrific narrators, but oddly, keeps changing them and it’s always difficult for me to figure out who’s who when the same characters are featured in 4 books but by 3 different voices. After Eva Kaminsky and Abby Craden, Paige McKinney narrated books 3 and 4. I hadn’t been writing reviews when I listened to the first 3 books, so I’m not sure why my reviews declined from 4* to 3* and then to 2* for the series. McKinney isn’t in the same league as Kaminsky or Craden, but she does a good job here with the many (many!) voices.
I rate “Love After Hours” as 3.5*, and am rounding up to 4*, but I do wish goodreads allowed half-star ratings. This book is better than a 3* (meh) but isn’t the strongest 4* (recommended) book I’ve listened to. If you like the characters from books 1-3, you’ll enjoy “Love After Hours”.
November 2, 2017
This fourth book in A Rivers Community Romance series features Carrie Longmire, Presley’s admin, and the star pitcher for the Rivers softball team. Her love interest is Gina Antonelli, a woman who has no interest in investing time in a relationship thanks to events in her past hinted at in the blurb. Radclyffe returns to formula in this series giving us another dark and brooding butch who resists but can’t help falling for the dynamic Carrie. I enjoyed watching the clashes between these two in the opening scenes. I was almost sorry when misunderstandings were sorted out and longing glances replaced their fiery introduction.
It may have taken a good majority of the book to get these two to acknowledge their attraction, but it seemed almost too quick when they finally got together. Why? A lot of page time was dedicated to events surrounding other characters in the series and little one on one time was built in for our leading ladies. I enjoyed catching up with Blake and Margie and marveled at Blake’s support network of friends and doting lesbians. I found myself drawn to his story and the impact his top surgery would have on his and Margie’s lives. Blake and his bravery captured my interest and pushed Gina and Carrie to the background. The bucolic life the author now enjoys seems to be slipping into her series books. More time was spent on renovation discussions and admiring the view from the back porch than on building the relationship between Carrie and Gina.
None of this takes away from the quality of the writing or the talent Radclyffe has for putting the reader into every scene she writes. I’ll always be a fan of Radclyffe’s books. I cut my lesfic teeth on the Provincetown and Honor series. I loved her standalone novel The Color of Love and continue to enjoy the First Responders series because the focus is on the couple, their careers and their challenges. Sometimes too many familiar faces from previous novels in a series become a distraction, not an asset.
ARC received with thanks from BSB via NetGalley for review.
It may have taken a good majority of the book to get these two to acknowledge their attraction, but it seemed almost too quick when they finally got together. Why? A lot of page time was dedicated to events surrounding other characters in the series and little one on one time was built in for our leading ladies. I enjoyed catching up with Blake and Margie and marveled at Blake’s support network of friends and doting lesbians. I found myself drawn to his story and the impact his top surgery would have on his and Margie’s lives. Blake and his bravery captured my interest and pushed Gina and Carrie to the background. The bucolic life the author now enjoys seems to be slipping into her series books. More time was spent on renovation discussions and admiring the view from the back porch than on building the relationship between Carrie and Gina.
None of this takes away from the quality of the writing or the talent Radclyffe has for putting the reader into every scene she writes. I’ll always be a fan of Radclyffe’s books. I cut my lesfic teeth on the Provincetown and Honor series. I loved her standalone novel The Color of Love and continue to enjoy the First Responders series because the focus is on the couple, their careers and their challenges. Sometimes too many familiar faces from previous novels in a series become a distraction, not an asset.
ARC received with thanks from BSB via NetGalley for review.
June 4, 2018
When I read book two (Prescription for Love) I was fairly disappointed because a trans character was introduced but wasn't given much more than a cursory role. What I'd forgotten was that Radclyffe has a tendency to give her characters integral parts in the subsequent books of the series. So true to form, the Rivers' sisters and their partners are in this and so is Blake with more about his experience of transitioning.
While I'm really quite engaged by Blake's story, Love After Hours is the story of Carrie, Presley's friend and assistant, and Gina, the contract's manager in charge of the ER upgrade. Carrie is hardworking, efficient and can tell what time it is without the use of a watch (although I'm not sure what the point of this quirk was). Gina is in line to take over her father's construction company but she's the only one in the family who hasn't done military service and the reason is part of her unwillingness to date.
This is an enjoyable, light read.
While I'm really quite engaged by Blake's story, Love After Hours is the story of Carrie, Presley's friend and assistant, and Gina, the contract's manager in charge of the ER upgrade. Carrie is hardworking, efficient and can tell what time it is without the use of a watch (although I'm not sure what the point of this quirk was). Gina is in line to take over her father's construction company but she's the only one in the family who hasn't done military service and the reason is part of her unwillingness to date.
This is an enjoyable, light read.
October 14, 2017
This book is good! Damn good, to be quite honest. This book is Radclyffe at her very best. She weaves a story with strong characters that have heart and soul and just enough angst and tension to keep you captivated. This is hands down the best of the Rivers Community Romance Series.
Carrie Longmire is back and in the forefront of this one. Carrie is super-efficient at her job and basically everything she does. Not wanting to settle for anything than true love, Carrie patiently awaits for the one to show up. She fine to flirt and casually date, but anything more is out of the question unless love is in the air.
Gina Antonelli had one tragedy turn her life upside down. An accident, when she was a teen, took the life of her childhood friend and first love. Gina bears the weight of that moment every day and has basically shut down. She exists to work for her father's construction company, and the job is all there is for her.
Carrie and Gina totally get off on the wrong foot and that makes for a tumultuous start. No this isn't a love to hate romance, but they do spend some time trying to get their footing around each other. Add into the fact that they are both ridiculously attracted to each other, and you have for a fabulous beginning. There is heat, there is tension and its drawn out perfectly.
Add in the other fun and fascinating characters of Rivers and you have an amazing story. I am partial to Blake and Margie myself and I delighted that story weaves a bit of them into it as well. If you loved the Rivers series so far, this one is for you. This book has it all! If you haven't read this series yet, well, I am a bit jealous of you because get ready for a great set of books.
Carrie Longmire is back and in the forefront of this one. Carrie is super-efficient at her job and basically everything she does. Not wanting to settle for anything than true love, Carrie patiently awaits for the one to show up. She fine to flirt and casually date, but anything more is out of the question unless love is in the air.
Gina Antonelli had one tragedy turn her life upside down. An accident, when she was a teen, took the life of her childhood friend and first love. Gina bears the weight of that moment every day and has basically shut down. She exists to work for her father's construction company, and the job is all there is for her.
Carrie and Gina totally get off on the wrong foot and that makes for a tumultuous start. No this isn't a love to hate romance, but they do spend some time trying to get their footing around each other. Add into the fact that they are both ridiculously attracted to each other, and you have for a fabulous beginning. There is heat, there is tension and its drawn out perfectly.
Add in the other fun and fascinating characters of Rivers and you have an amazing story. I am partial to Blake and Margie myself and I delighted that story weaves a bit of them into it as well. If you loved the Rivers series so far, this one is for you. This book has it all! If you haven't read this series yet, well, I am a bit jealous of you because get ready for a great set of books.
November 5, 2017
ARc received from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
This book fits with the others in the series in that it’s a fast burn with a HEA. I think this might be the fastest yet, I’m not sure it spanned even two weeks. I honestly have no idea why Rad couldn’t have spaced these books out, all four have taken place in less than a year. Would it really have hurt anything to space them even six moths apart?
As with the others, two women meet, are instantly attracted, although perhaps reluctantly, and then they run into each other constantly and end up falling for each other. This book especially needed the longer time frame, because I just didn’t believe that after moping around for so long Gina was all over her issues after such a short time with Carrie. More time to build the romance would have made that more believable.
Character wise, I enjoyed Carrie, as I have in each of the books, but Gina was a bit harder to like. She was condescending when they first met, then she’s sweet and flirty, then she’s weighed down by her past love. I also found it hard to believe that they’d never met before, given that both have an interest in softball, Gina’s brother works at the hospital, and Gina herself lives locally, she’s not an import as the other love interests have been. She also doesn’t spend any real time with the other characters in the main core of the group, which each of the other pairings have done, which left her outside of the story a bit. That aside, I did like their chemistry, just wish they’d had more time to develop it.
All of the previous pairings are here again, to varying degrees, as are the other secondary characters, Blake and Margie form a large part of the secondary storyline, and it was quite interesting, although I had to question the realism of Flan being allowed to perform Blake’s surgery. There’s not too many trans characters in lesfic stories, so kudos to Rad for including Blake here.
I said in my review of the previous book that it felt like Rad had done the same format three times, here makes four. She really does need to break her mould, a little variety never killed anyone.
This book fits with the others in the series in that it’s a fast burn with a HEA. I think this might be the fastest yet, I’m not sure it spanned even two weeks. I honestly have no idea why Rad couldn’t have spaced these books out, all four have taken place in less than a year. Would it really have hurt anything to space them even six moths apart?
As with the others, two women meet, are instantly attracted, although perhaps reluctantly, and then they run into each other constantly and end up falling for each other. This book especially needed the longer time frame, because I just didn’t believe that after moping around for so long Gina was all over her issues after such a short time with Carrie. More time to build the romance would have made that more believable.
Character wise, I enjoyed Carrie, as I have in each of the books, but Gina was a bit harder to like. She was condescending when they first met, then she’s sweet and flirty, then she’s weighed down by her past love. I also found it hard to believe that they’d never met before, given that both have an interest in softball, Gina’s brother works at the hospital, and Gina herself lives locally, she’s not an import as the other love interests have been. She also doesn’t spend any real time with the other characters in the main core of the group, which each of the other pairings have done, which left her outside of the story a bit. That aside, I did like their chemistry, just wish they’d had more time to develop it.
All of the previous pairings are here again, to varying degrees, as are the other secondary characters, Blake and Margie form a large part of the secondary storyline, and it was quite interesting, although I had to question the realism of Flan being allowed to perform Blake’s surgery. There’s not too many trans characters in lesfic stories, so kudos to Rad for including Blake here.
I said in my review of the previous book that it felt like Rad had done the same format three times, here makes four. She really does need to break her mould, a little variety never killed anyone.
September 30, 2018
I want more!
You never can go wrong with a Radclyffe book. They are always well written, full of witty conversations and with women who face their fears and stand strong. All her series are wonderful and this one is definitely one of my favorites. I love the hearty connections between the characters, the devoted friendships and I love catching up with all the characters from the previous books. I can highly recommend this series.
You never can go wrong with a Radclyffe book. They are always well written, full of witty conversations and with women who face their fears and stand strong. All her series are wonderful and this one is definitely one of my favorites. I love the hearty connections between the characters, the devoted friendships and I love catching up with all the characters from the previous books. I can highly recommend this series.
October 23, 2017
Carrie is back and it looks like love is on the cards. Her love interest is contractor Gina Antonelli. She’s dark and mysterious, with a temper when she doesn’t get her way at work and her and Carrie clash from their first conversation. As time moves forward they realise that there is a very potent chemistry between them but will Gina’s past hold them back from really falling?
I’ve been really invested in the Rivers Family Romance series from book one and every book that passes I wished that Carrie Longmire would get her book and thank god it’s finally here because this girl deserves love. I really enjoyed getting a more in depth knowledge of Carrie from her point of view. Her relationship with Gina is off the chart hot from the minute they connect. I really can’t wait to follow more about this couple.
This book also goes into more depth about Blake’s transition and his friendship/relationship with Margie. There is something really wonderful about the way Radclyffe has told Blake’s story from book 2 and let it continue into all of the following books. I was worried it would stop at some point but she’s kept it up throughout and his and Margie’s story is probably my favourite to evolve through the series!
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I’ve been really invested in the Rivers Family Romance series from book one and every book that passes I wished that Carrie Longmire would get her book and thank god it’s finally here because this girl deserves love. I really enjoyed getting a more in depth knowledge of Carrie from her point of view. Her relationship with Gina is off the chart hot from the minute they connect. I really can’t wait to follow more about this couple.
This book also goes into more depth about Blake’s transition and his friendship/relationship with Margie. There is something really wonderful about the way Radclyffe has told Blake’s story from book 2 and let it continue into all of the following books. I was worried it would stop at some point but she’s kept it up throughout and his and Margie’s story is probably my favourite to evolve through the series!
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October 22, 2017
Part of The Rivers series. Like most of Radclyffe's series, some of the stories are better than others. I can never put my finger on EXACTLY why it is some speak to me when others don't. I enjoyed this one more than most. I really like the storyline weaved through this series about Blake and his transition. Classic Radclyffe
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an Honest review.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an Honest review.
November 21, 2017
Radclyffe is one of my favorite authors. I love her series.
This one is the fourth in the Rivers-Community-Romance-series, and I liked it a lot. I recommend to read the books in order, because of all the secondary characters, and because it's an exciting series.
What I love in series is, that all the characters, who were main characters in the previous books, have their appearances in the actual one. In this book I loved the scenes about Blake and Margie, including Flann and Abby very much. The scenes with Harper and Presley didn't have much importance to the story.
The main characters are Carrie and Gina. We did know Carrie from the previous books, where she was an important secondary character. I really liked Carrie, with her quirk of always know exactly what time it is or how much time she will need etc. And I love that she's a great pitcher in the Rivers softball team.
Gina is the sexy contractor who should renovate Carries house and build the extension of the hospital. She has some traumatic experiences with a shattered heart and body from years ago, which still haunt her, not only in her dreams. She's also the coach of the Hammers softball team, and therefore an opponent in the approaching softball tournament.
When they first met, sparks are fliying high, but of anger. But they have to meet again for the renovations. Then the romance slowly starts, the attraction is there from the beginning, but it needed some time to develope for more. I love the way Radclyffe always can build up the tension between two women, and I liked the steamy sex scenes.
I think it's a big challenge to write a series where all the characters have their appearances. The longer a series goes, the more difficult it will be. For that the main characters in the first book have more time for themselves in the story as the ones in the fourth book. That said, I would really liked to have read more about Gina and Carrie, but I understand why it wasn't.
I recommend this book to all romance fans, but read first #1-3
My rating 4 stars
This one is the fourth in the Rivers-Community-Romance-series, and I liked it a lot. I recommend to read the books in order, because of all the secondary characters, and because it's an exciting series.
What I love in series is, that all the characters, who were main characters in the previous books, have their appearances in the actual one. In this book I loved the scenes about Blake and Margie, including Flann and Abby very much. The scenes with Harper and Presley didn't have much importance to the story.
The main characters are Carrie and Gina. We did know Carrie from the previous books, where she was an important secondary character. I really liked Carrie, with her quirk of always know exactly what time it is or how much time she will need etc. And I love that she's a great pitcher in the Rivers softball team.
Gina is the sexy contractor who should renovate Carries house and build the extension of the hospital. She has some traumatic experiences with a shattered heart and body from years ago, which still haunt her, not only in her dreams. She's also the coach of the Hammers softball team, and therefore an opponent in the approaching softball tournament.
When they first met, sparks are fliying high, but of anger. But they have to meet again for the renovations. Then the romance slowly starts, the attraction is there from the beginning, but it needed some time to develope for more. I love the way Radclyffe always can build up the tension between two women, and I liked the steamy sex scenes.
I think it's a big challenge to write a series where all the characters have their appearances. The longer a series goes, the more difficult it will be. For that the main characters in the first book have more time for themselves in the story as the ones in the fourth book. That said, I would really liked to have read more about Gina and Carrie, but I understand why it wasn't.
I recommend this book to all romance fans, but read first #1-3
My rating 4 stars
November 1, 2017
I am enjoying this series from Radclyffe! I do love the little community that has started to grow with each book and had been waiting for Carrie's story to come along. I wasn't disappointed! I liked the chemistry between the two and you could really feel it through the pages at the start. Gina definitely pushed my buttons and did get under my skin at the start. I thought it was well done and Radclyffe was able to really show the push and pull between the two.
I am enjoying Margie and Blake's story as well and wonder if there is a full book on them coming in the future or if they will continue to be a side story in each book.
Enjoyable read!
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review.
I am enjoying Margie and Blake's story as well and wonder if there is a full book on them coming in the future or if they will continue to be a side story in each book.
Enjoyable read!
I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review.
November 29, 2017
Classic Radclyffe. Good read.
October 25, 2017
I enjoyed the fourth read in the Rivers Community romance. The continuation of characters from previous books in the series proved to be interesting and engaging. Blake and Margie are so cute watching their friendship and relationship grow. Did not hear much from Mari and Glenn. The softball tournament was an interesting background to not only tell the story but to get to know Carrie Longmire and Gina Antonelli. What a likeable and talented person Carrie is in the office and on the field. Gina is carrying much guilt that is difficult to shake. When she meets Carrie, she opens up a little. This is a read about moving on after an unfortunate event. This read is also about taking a chance at happiness.
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley with thanks
ARC provided by Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley with thanks
April 4, 2018
Carrie is taking on a big project involving expanding the hospital. She meets the contractor for the job, Gina and right away they don't see eye to eye.
I was happy to finally get Carrie's story she's definitely one of my favorite characters in the series. I loved the chemistry between Gina and Carrie after a rocky start it was fun to see them get to know each other.
It's always great to revisit favorite characters from earlier books but I'm also loving be able to follow Blake's transition.
Another great addition to the River's series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I received this book from Bold strokes books via netgalley for an honest review.
I was happy to finally get Carrie's story she's definitely one of my favorite characters in the series. I loved the chemistry between Gina and Carrie after a rocky start it was fun to see them get to know each other.
It's always great to revisit favorite characters from earlier books but I'm also loving be able to follow Blake's transition.
Another great addition to the River's series. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I received this book from Bold strokes books via netgalley for an honest review.
May 8, 2018
The subject matter in this book, beyond the romance and story building, was handled so beautifully. Without spoiling anything, there was a big step in a persons transition in this book and the way it was handled by both by the secondary characters and the ones immediately connected was lovely and I wish there were more instances of that kind of unconditional support and love in media more often..
Ahem. Moving on.
This is the fourth book in the Rivers Saga, and while I've not read any of the prior ones, I had no issues with this book. There are a bunch of secondary characters and it likely would have been easier to know them had I read their stories already, but Radclyffe backstoried everyone just like you'd expect in a episode of TV after someone had been gone for a while and then returned.
The two leads in this book were both compelling, Gina and Carrie both were personable and relatable. One of them is very Type A and the other has a traumatic past. They're both real, and I like that there weren't any over-the-top antics like I've seen in a bunch of novels like this. There was some minor drama, a lot of cute moments, and a picnic. You can't really go wrong with this book.
A copy of this book was given to me by Bold Strokes Books in exchange for a honest review.
Ahem. Moving on.
This is the fourth book in the Rivers Saga, and while I've not read any of the prior ones, I had no issues with this book. There are a bunch of secondary characters and it likely would have been easier to know them had I read their stories already, but Radclyffe backstoried everyone just like you'd expect in a episode of TV after someone had been gone for a while and then returned.
The two leads in this book were both compelling, Gina and Carrie both were personable and relatable. One of them is very Type A and the other has a traumatic past. They're both real, and I like that there weren't any over-the-top antics like I've seen in a bunch of novels like this. There was some minor drama, a lot of cute moments, and a picnic. You can't really go wrong with this book.
A copy of this book was given to me by Bold Strokes Books in exchange for a honest review.
November 4, 2017
*ARC provided by Netgalley and the publisher for an honest review*
The Rivers series has really grown on me so I was really looking forward to this book.
This book follows Carrie as she gets her own slightly damaged yet thoroughly charming love interest (note that all of the books has one of these).
I have actually become a bit bored with these characters because I feel like the only thing that changes is their names but the story follows the same old trope.
The only reason that I'm giving this book more than 3 and the only reason that I am still reading is because of Blake and Margie, I cannot wait until they get their own book because they are the most refreshing thing about this series.
*3.3 stars
The Rivers series has really grown on me so I was really looking forward to this book.
This book follows Carrie as she gets her own slightly damaged yet thoroughly charming love interest (note that all of the books has one of these).
I have actually become a bit bored with these characters because I feel like the only thing that changes is their names but the story follows the same old trope.
The only reason that I'm giving this book more than 3 and the only reason that I am still reading is because of Blake and Margie, I cannot wait until they get their own book because they are the most refreshing thing about this series.
*3.3 stars
October 15, 2017
So, this is the fourth in Radclyffe's Rivers Community Romance series. Having read them all I can consider myself something of an expert and I can safely say that number 1, Against Doctor's Orders is a good, solid Radclyffe novel with two excellent leads in Harper Rivers and Presley Worth. Number 2, Prescription for Love focusing on Harper's sister Flannery, dips a little in quality (less Harper = lower quality) and number 3 Love on Call has fuck all Harper and Presley in it and is a heap of shite!
Thankfully this latest instalment is a return to form. Carrie and Gina are well portrayed and the relationship is actually realistic (shock, horror!) It also gives us a first proper insight into the relationship between Margie Rivers and Blake Remy, plus Blake's recovery from his top surgery. These are really well handled with both sensitivity and awareness of issue, without being preachy (a pet hate of mine). On what is a downside for the characters but an upside for the reader, at least for me, we finally meet some homophobic assholes in this (very gay) community. While this might seem like an odd upside it adds a bit more realism and we also get some nice conflict into the mix!
After all that, my opinion is; well worth your money but still not as good as number one.
Thankfully this latest instalment is a return to form. Carrie and Gina are well portrayed and the relationship is actually realistic (shock, horror!) It also gives us a first proper insight into the relationship between Margie Rivers and Blake Remy, plus Blake's recovery from his top surgery. These are really well handled with both sensitivity and awareness of issue, without being preachy (a pet hate of mine). On what is a downside for the characters but an upside for the reader, at least for me, we finally meet some homophobic assholes in this (very gay) community. While this might seem like an odd upside it adds a bit more realism and we also get some nice conflict into the mix!
After all that, my opinion is; well worth your money but still not as good as number one.
October 14, 2017
Radclyffe if one of my top ten favourite lesfic authors (see https://lezreviewbooks.wordpress.com/...). She’s a very reliable author whose romances often portray glorious butches and strong femmes. This book is number 4 of ‘A Rivers Community’ series portraying love and life around the Rivers hospital and its surrounding small town. Even though this is a stand alone novel, characters from the previous books appear here so it’s better to read them in chronological order.
‘Love after hours’ is the story of Carrie, the hospital CEO’s admin who we’ve met before in the series, and Gina, a building contractor with good looks and big secrets. As the author says in the acknowledgements, this is a book about romance but also about family and finding home. The usual ingredients of Radclyffe’s books are present here: a moving story, sizzling chemistry and hot scenes. Radclyffe fans won’t be disappointed!
Overall, an entertaining romance. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
‘Love after hours’ is the story of Carrie, the hospital CEO’s admin who we’ve met before in the series, and Gina, a building contractor with good looks and big secrets. As the author says in the acknowledgements, this is a book about romance but also about family and finding home. The usual ingredients of Radclyffe’s books are present here: a moving story, sizzling chemistry and hot scenes. Radclyffe fans won’t be disappointed!
Overall, an entertaining romance. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2022
This is the 4th in the River Series, keeps up the very high standard of literature that Radclyffe writes. I read reveiws and people say "Oh! Radclyffe is the best" and, actually, she is. She produces book after book of class - I'd even rate this series above The Honor Series as these are comfortable books about real life - and by that I mean no goodies - baddies, explosions and chases across America. They are based in a cummunity that is real, and yes, bad things happen, but nothing that doesn't happen in any locality across the world. The Characters are real, have faults, pasts as well as futures that embrace this reader. Thank you.
December 5, 2017
You can't miss with Radclyffe's books. No matter of a topic, genre, the chemistry is there, the characters are lovable - at least you always find yourself rooting for that couple to happen, with all your heart! Radclyffe is a renowned author and there simply aren't bad books written by her. Plus, I'm a great fan of this whole Rivers Community franchise, so there is that as well. I'd gladly recommend this book to anyone. 4 1/2 stars from me.
January 2, 2026
Love After Hours
I'm literally invested in this series. I love that all the characters are still part of the storyline. The emotional ties with the family and friends are heartwarming. I'm pretty much going to say this in each book...
Carrie finally finds love. Not the easiest journey for her, until she meets the contractor, Gina - and then it gets worse! They don't hit it off right away, but as they spend more time together, things start to change. Oh, and I super love the fact that softball has been such a huge part of the series!
I'm literally invested in this series. I love that all the characters are still part of the storyline. The emotional ties with the family and friends are heartwarming. I'm pretty much going to say this in each book...
Carrie finally finds love. Not the easiest journey for her, until she meets the contractor, Gina - and then it gets worse! They don't hit it off right away, but as they spend more time together, things start to change. Oh, and I super love the fact that softball has been such a huge part of the series!
June 11, 2023
3,25/5
This could had been so much better if there was more drama and angst than other characters pov.It was unnecessary reading about characters that already had their book,and very boring.
I was and still am very conflicted about my feelings for Gina,I totally disliked her in the beginning ,she was a bitch and not in the hot way.Like I don't understand how Carrie caught feelings honestly. Also this masc and femme relationship was kinda stereotypical
This could had been so much better if there was more drama and angst than other characters pov.It was unnecessary reading about characters that already had their book,and very boring.
I was and still am very conflicted about my feelings for Gina,I totally disliked her in the beginning ,she was a bitch and not in the hot way.Like I don't understand how Carrie caught feelings honestly. Also this masc and femme relationship was kinda stereotypical
December 10, 2017
This was not my favorite of the Rivers Community Romances. I just think I didn't click with the two main characters Gina and Carrie. However the most interesting part was the situation with Blake and Margie. I've really enjoyed this storyline and I think it was handle very well by Radclyffe. Regardless of clicking with the two main characters it was very nice to see the whole Rivers community and I'll pick one of these books up each and every time one comes out. I would certainly suggest reading it because it goes with the series and you really should understand who everyone is and what they mean to each other. Again, I'm hoping we see a little more focused book on Margie and Blake.
January 8, 2021
Hmm, I had a really hard time getting into the book and the romance. The first misunderstanding was fun but after that it was pretty standard.
I can't help it, I would rather read a Blake and Margie story covering their next twenty years, with some bumps for them on the road. Those kids are just too great and too mature. Something must be done to shake them up.
Edit 08/01
First chapters are very difficult to get into. The frictions due to insta-instraction/animosity sparks where definitely too much for me.
I can't help it, I would rather read a Blake and Margie story covering their next twenty years, with some bumps for them on the road. Those kids are just too great and too mature. Something must be done to shake them up.
Edit 08/01
First chapters are very difficult to get into. The frictions due to insta-instraction/animosity sparks where definitely too much for me.
March 23, 2018
I love Radclyffe’s book and I really like this series. I also liked how this story was going. The two leads in this story had chemistry and I liked them, but I felt like they weren’t developed enough. I wanted to know more and see how their story evolved but it felt really rushed and thrown together by the end. It was nice to catch up with Blake and Margie but it was almost just as much about them as the Carrie & Gina. Then there was the antagonist drunk guy who showed up twice. You thought something would happen with him, but nothing ever did so I’m not even sure why that jerk was even mentioned. I still love her books and will continue to read them but this one needs a do over so we can get a full story of Gina and Carrie because I really enjoyed reading about them and their chemistry, it just felt like we got the Clif notes version instead of the entire story.
May 27, 2020
I spent the entire book (well, almost the entire book) trying to figure out what happened that was so bad that Gina wouldn't stop feeling guilty and blaming herself the entire time. And I'm glad that Carrie didn't give up. I loved the way they met. Not off to a peachy start but Gina being anything but happy with the way things were handled and Carrie being annoyed with Gina's attitude. Gina doing the renovations at Harper's old place was just a lucky coincidence. And repeatedly meeting at games was nice as well. That kept that constant connection going which I loved. I'm happy they found each other, loved Pres' teasing and the fact that Gina asked Carrie to move in with her... find me one couple of this series that I don't absolutely love by the end of their book...
Sidenote: I will NEVER grow tired of Flann calling Blake her son. Because YAS.
Sidenote: I will NEVER grow tired of Flann calling Blake her son. Because YAS.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2017
I received an ARC from Netgalley and BSB
I’m usually not a big fan of Radclyffe and don’t enjoy her writing style but this book is an exception. I really liked the story and the characters and that all characters had a strong storyline, even though it was not their story in the series. Series are always disappointing when they kind of neglected the couples from previous books. It is definitely possible to read it as a standalone, since I haven’t read the other books in the series, and still very much enjoyed it. I actually can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
I’m usually not a big fan of Radclyffe and don’t enjoy her writing style but this book is an exception. I really liked the story and the characters and that all characters had a strong storyline, even though it was not their story in the series. Series are always disappointing when they kind of neglected the couples from previous books. It is definitely possible to read it as a standalone, since I haven’t read the other books in the series, and still very much enjoyed it. I actually can’t wait to read the other books in the series.
December 12, 2017
An honest review thanks to NetGalley. This was a hit out of the park, and honestly, I think this is my favorite Rivers novel. The chemistry and connection between Gina and Carrie jumped off the page. As with all Radclyffe books, the secondary characters made the book pop. I was a bit disappointed in how fast it ended, of course, that is because of how into it I was. I felt like I just got to the middle when I turned the page, and it was the epilogue. I'm hoping there is another Rivers novel so I can continue hearing about Gina and Carrie.
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