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Marx Girl
Ben
We met five years ago when I was her family's bodyguard.
Our time together was a secret.
Her touch was different.... addictive.
I fell hard and fast and then I left.
I've thought about her every day since.
As I sit here at a wedding watching her with her new boyfriend......I have regrets.
Regrets for the past things I've done.
But I won't regret what I'm about to do.
She's telling me no but her body's telling me yes.
I need her beneath me.
I'm having her tonight.
Bridget.
It's the little things I remember about Ben.
His smile and the icing sugar he had on his pancakes.
What started out as private jokes between us soon turned into private visits.
The quiet man at the back of the crowd.
His dry wit made me laugh.
His dominant body ruined me forever
He never told me he loved me, until he was leaving.
That was five years ago.
Things are looking up for me.
I met someone, someone special.
But Ben is back.
I find myself thinking about him ......more than I should.
No matter how hard my heart is freefalling from my chest.
I will never go back there.
You only get to break my heart once.
This is a stand alone, Contemporary romance.
We met five years ago when I was her family's bodyguard.
Our time together was a secret.
Her touch was different.... addictive.
I fell hard and fast and then I left.
I've thought about her every day since.
As I sit here at a wedding watching her with her new boyfriend......I have regrets.
Regrets for the past things I've done.
But I won't regret what I'm about to do.
She's telling me no but her body's telling me yes.
I need her beneath me.
I'm having her tonight.
Bridget.
It's the little things I remember about Ben.
His smile and the icing sugar he had on his pancakes.
What started out as private jokes between us soon turned into private visits.
The quiet man at the back of the crowd.
His dry wit made me laugh.
His dominant body ruined me forever
He never told me he loved me, until he was leaving.
That was five years ago.
Things are looking up for me.
I met someone, someone special.
But Ben is back.
I find myself thinking about him ......more than I should.
No matter how hard my heart is freefalling from my chest.
I will never go back there.
You only get to break my heart once.
This is a stand alone, Contemporary romance.
470 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2017
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About the author
T.L. Swan
33 books23.1k followersT L Swan is a #1 Amazon best-selling author and a professional daydream believer. Based on the scenic South Coast of NSW with her husband and three kids, she's seen her books take the romance world by storm with multiple #1 best sellers and translated editions of her books in over 20 languages.
Best known for "The Miles High Club" series, all of her books exist in an inter-connected universe that exudes luxury and desire. Her mission is crafting steamy, tender, and unforgettable romantic stories that stay with you long after you’ve closed the book.
Best known for "The Miles High Club" series, all of her books exist in an inter-connected universe that exudes luxury and desire. Her mission is crafting steamy, tender, and unforgettable romantic stories that stay with you long after you’ve closed the book.
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October 18, 2020
I was looking forward to the release day of this book but sadly, I didn’t like it, at all. It wasn’t what I expected; on the contrary, it had many things I dislike in my romance novels.
I wanted to drop it more than a hundred times but I managed not to.
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A quick review of plot:
Oh, just a moment... before the plot, can I just say how much I hated their chemistry?
For example, the number of times she worships his c*ck made me want to throw up.
Oh it is thick,
Oh it is big,
Oh it is so beautiful,
Oh it is perfect…
Rewind - Repeat!
Just unbearable!
And the way he orders her during sex made me want to kick him in the a*s.
Oh but she liked it. And when she felt guilty, she even begged for “very rough” punishment. So I wanted to kick her in the a*s, too.
He was eager to go rough all the time, anyways! Shortly, I hated all their intimate scenes!
“On your hands and knees… now!” he orders, and she shakes her a*s like a happy puppy.
Nope, not my cuppa.
OK, I’m sure you get the picture and now I am back to the quick review of the plot:
Ben and Bridget have a short affair in the past, they fall in love with each other, and then he leaves her, saying he has to but with no other explanation.
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Our hero, Ben, only appears 5 years later when he learns that Bridget has a serious relationship with a guy.
He says he needs another chance.
He says he wants her back.
And she is back in his bed in two days, without getting an explanation as to why he left her 5 years ago.
Grrrr!
Come on, tell her a valid reason…
Nope, nothing, nada!
No groveling at all.
He just says crap like “she is his girl and she has always been his girl – blah bla”.
And because his body is gorgeous and his thing is so very perfect, she cannot say no.
And I am about to hurt myself!!!
The boyfriend drama doesn't last long. She has an argument with him about Ben and then she ditches him. (Actually, he really acts like a jerk, as well.)
Oh, but she feels embarrassed that she moves on so quickly, and therefore, they lay low for a while, hiding it from family and friends.
***********************************************
The secrets about his past
The more Bridget asks Ben about the past and why he left her, the more he gets angry and they fight. Bridget only learns about his past accidentally and then, she asks for a detailed explanation, which he finally gives.
Shock shock shock, of course!
She gets mad, and then cold/ hot/cold/hot…
Whatever!
***********************************************
Romance turns into a thriller mixed with some military action!
When they come back together for good, the writer decides to add a new genre to the book and it turns into a spy/soldier story with some action in it.
Saving the country, saving the innocent, blah bla!
Some drama, and some more drama!
Me bored, me not interested, me still disliking both characters and their story…
Ending:
There is a HEA – marriage & babies and all. Not that I care! Sorry :(
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Safety:
No cheating when they give each other a second chance but neither of them is celibate during the 5-year break-up.
***********************************************
Writing – not my cuppa:
If you ask me, it is bad.
- Not captivating, but dragging
- Repetition of the same/similar dialogues and definitons
- Dual point of view and I don’t have any god damn idea why all Ben’s chapters were written in bold. Wasn’t the name BEN at the beginning of the chapter definitive enough? Are we readers so dumb?
Characters – not my cuppa:
- Heroine:
A weak heroine who goes all mush when she sees or thinks about the hero’s big d*ck! She doesn’t use her brain much, her hormones make her decisions. She doesn’t have much self-respect.
Even her friend agrees with me:
“He ripped your heart out and stomped on it, then he comes back, and in two days you’re on your damn back. What the hell, Bridget?”
I know.” I wince. “It sounds bad when you say it like that .”
“Like what? The truth?”
- A weird cocktail of a hero:
A pinch of as*holeness, a spoon of alpha-maleness, 5 mg of cockiness, another pinch of bad boy aura with the rough and dominant attitude in bed, 50 grams of a dangerous and mysterious man, 20 g of a hitman – a sniper, and 50 grams of a heroic soldier saving lives and getting a medal… oh and a spoonful of a sad orphan back story.
Now mix them all in one gorgeous body with a big d*ck, and you have our hero, Ben Statham!
I guess, sadly, I only liked the cover of the book!
P.S. Hey, please read more reviews as it may be me, not the book - I really don't know. It just wasn't for me.
I need my chocolate treat now! A lot of it!
I wanted to drop it more than a hundred times but I managed not to.
***********************************************
A quick review of plot:
Oh, just a moment... before the plot, can I just say how much I hated their chemistry?
For example, the number of times she worships his c*ck made me want to throw up.
Oh it is thick,
Oh it is big,
Oh it is so beautiful,
Oh it is perfect…
Rewind - Repeat!
Just unbearable!
And the way he orders her during sex made me want to kick him in the a*s.
Oh but she liked it. And when she felt guilty, she even begged for “very rough” punishment. So I wanted to kick her in the a*s, too.
He was eager to go rough all the time, anyways! Shortly, I hated all their intimate scenes!
“On your hands and knees… now!” he orders, and she shakes her a*s like a happy puppy.
Nope, not my cuppa.
OK, I’m sure you get the picture and now I am back to the quick review of the plot:
Ben and Bridget have a short affair in the past, they fall in love with each other, and then he leaves her, saying he has to but with no other explanation.
***********************************************
Our hero, Ben, only appears 5 years later when he learns that Bridget has a serious relationship with a guy.
He says he needs another chance.
He says he wants her back.
And she is back in his bed in two days, without getting an explanation as to why he left her 5 years ago.
Grrrr!
Come on, tell her a valid reason…
Nope, nothing, nada!
No groveling at all.
He just says crap like “she is his girl and she has always been his girl – blah bla”.
And because his body is gorgeous and his thing is so very perfect, she cannot say no.
And I am about to hurt myself!!!
The boyfriend drama doesn't last long. She has an argument with him about Ben and then she ditches him. (Actually, he really acts like a jerk, as well.)
Oh, but she feels embarrassed that she moves on so quickly, and therefore, they lay low for a while, hiding it from family and friends.
***********************************************
The secrets about his past
The more Bridget asks Ben about the past and why he left her, the more he gets angry and they fight. Bridget only learns about his past accidentally and then, she asks for a detailed explanation, which he finally gives.
Shock shock shock, of course!
She gets mad, and then cold/ hot/cold/hot…
Whatever!
***********************************************
Romance turns into a thriller mixed with some military action!
When they come back together for good, the writer decides to add a new genre to the book and it turns into a spy/soldier story with some action in it.
Saving the country, saving the innocent, blah bla!
Some drama, and some more drama!
Me bored, me not interested, me still disliking both characters and their story…
Ending:
There is a HEA – marriage & babies and all. Not that I care! Sorry :(
***********************************************
Safety:
No cheating when they give each other a second chance but neither of them is celibate during the 5-year break-up.
***********************************************
Writing – not my cuppa:
If you ask me, it is bad.
- Not captivating, but dragging
- Repetition of the same/similar dialogues and definitons
- Dual point of view and I don’t have any god damn idea why all Ben’s chapters were written in bold. Wasn’t the name BEN at the beginning of the chapter definitive enough? Are we readers so dumb?
Characters – not my cuppa:
- Heroine:
A weak heroine who goes all mush when she sees or thinks about the hero’s big d*ck! She doesn’t use her brain much, her hormones make her decisions. She doesn’t have much self-respect.
Even her friend agrees with me:
“He ripped your heart out and stomped on it, then he comes back, and in two days you’re on your damn back. What the hell, Bridget?”
I know.” I wince. “It sounds bad when you say it like that .”
“Like what? The truth?”
- A weird cocktail of a hero:
A pinch of as*holeness, a spoon of alpha-maleness, 5 mg of cockiness, another pinch of bad boy aura with the rough and dominant attitude in bed, 50 grams of a dangerous and mysterious man, 20 g of a hitman – a sniper, and 50 grams of a heroic soldier saving lives and getting a medal… oh and a spoonful of a sad orphan back story.
Now mix them all in one gorgeous body with a big d*ck, and you have our hero, Ben Statham!
I guess, sadly, I only liked the cover of the book!
P.S. Hey, please read more reviews as it may be me, not the book - I really don't know. It just wasn't for me.
I need my chocolate treat now! A lot of it!
dnf
March 17, 2019DNF @ 56%
I just can't bring myself to finish this one.
The surprise military/super-spy element here was just too cheesy and poorly done. Honestly, if Ben really was the badass we are TOLD he is in this book, it's a mystery how he managed to survive this long what with how fucking dumb he is. Or maybe the baddies after him are simply numerous fries short of a McDonald's Happy Meal.
I mean for real though.
So, so bad.
Which is crazy considering how much I have enjoyed other books by this author. Maybe it's time to read something else before attempting another Swan book. After all, since "discovering" her last week, I've binged on five books by her in a row...might be time to take a break.
After all, too much of anything is never good...
I just can't bring myself to finish this one.
The surprise military/super-spy element here was just too cheesy and poorly done. Honestly, if Ben really was the badass we are TOLD he is in this book, it's a mystery how he managed to survive this long what with how fucking dumb he is. Or maybe the baddies after him are simply numerous fries short of a McDonald's Happy Meal.
I mean for real though.
So, so bad.
Which is crazy considering how much I have enjoyed other books by this author. Maybe it's time to read something else before attempting another Swan book. After all, since "discovering" her last week, I've binged on five books by her in a row...might be time to take a break.
After all, too much of anything is never good...
January 25, 2018
I enjoyed this one. It started off in one direction and then turned into something I wasn't expecting. Which wasn't a bad thing at all. It made me I laugh. It made me cry. It made me smile. It made me want to throat punch people. What more can you ask for?
~WRITING - PLOT - PACE~
The writing was quite good. The pace was perfect. The plot was engaging and kept me turning the pages. The mystery aspect was also very interesting. Like I mentioned above, this book started off in one direction and then at 40% took a turn I wasn't expecting. That wasn't a bad thing at all. More a "whoa, didn't see that coming?" I think personally I would have liked for us to get to that 40% "twist" maybe a little earlier as the first 40% had a lot of odd, and (IMO) unnecessary other man drama in the form of Eric. Which leads me to the other issue I had. ERIC. His character and the whole "I am investigating Joshua and Ben for murder" is sort of just dropped. Never to be heard from again. Considering the last we hear about him he is trying to "weasel" his way back into Bridget's good graces one would have thought we would have at least got some sort of closure with him. *shrug*
~HERO~
BEN...I liked him. He could be a little bipolar at times. But he was sex on a stick (with an accent). Alpha. Bada$$. Prone to yelling outbursts. Loved rough sex. Unfortunately, the author also decided to go with the tired cliché manwhore background. Which I usually don't get too bothered by when a couple is broken up. That said, please DO NOT try to sell me a sob story from the hero about how VERY much he loved the heroine. Missed the heroine. Kept tabs on the heroine. Thought of the heroine while he was doing other women <-- seriously? That is NOT romantic authors. It's disrespectful to both the heroine AND the poor OW he used and tossed aside like dirty kleenexes! OK, off my soapbox...
~HEROINE~
BRIDGET...Hmmm, what to say...what to say. I didn't hate her. I would go as far as to say I liked her. Just not as much as Ben. Her character (like Ben) suffered from bipolar disorder (not technically). I love him. I hate him. I don't want him. I can't stay away from him. Eric's a jerk. I feel guilty about Eric. Yadda...yadda...yadda. I will say after she got her head out of her a$$ she became much more likable and my heart broke for her near the end.
~SIDE CHARACTERS~
There was a fantastic group of secondary characters in the book. Some from previous books and some that are new (I assume). My spidey senses tell me that maybe there is a series in the works for the guys joining Bridget's brother at Marx Security. I hope so in any case.
~HEAT LEVEL~
Medium to high. The sex scenes were hot and plentiful. I would have liked to have seen some softer sex scenes in the mix. Most of the time these two were going at it like angry battering rams. Which is fine when you are twenty-seven but the chick is going to have a broken hip if he is still doing her that way at eighty (lol).
~ANGST LEVEL~
High. Honestly, these two did my head IN. The push and pull. Back and forth. I love you. I hate you. I am leaving you. I am back. I am leaving again. Oy vay...COMMUNICATION PEOPLE! There was also OW drama in this one that was once again pointless. Lead nowhere and caused ZERO issues. That said, it wasn't overly bad nor did it overly bother me. Both the hero and heroine slept with others the five years they are apart. Considering the hero's friends thought the WHOOPING two months he had been celibate before coming back for the heroine was a mind-boggling feat I can only imagine he was an uber whore the entire time they were separated. I already mentioned my issue with this scenario under the HERO section, so I won't repeat myself. Suffice it to say I hate that whole "I have always loved you but I screwed 5000000000 women while we were apart." There was also OM drama in the form of Eric who was Bridget's boyfriend when the hero shows back up. I felt a bit sorry for the guy honestly. No cheating though as I am pretty sure they are broken up before she is with the hero again.
~IN THE END~
It was good. I enjoyed it. It held my attention from beginning to the end. Even with the little annoyances I never felt like throwing in the towel. I'll be keeping my eye out to see if some secondary characters will be getting books. Yours truly is giving this one two thumbs up.
January 25, 2018
➳A story that filled my heart with everything that is an emotional wreck with the mixture of a possessive alpha male that has you trolling for more...
➳When it comes down to possessive alpha male characters, I am a goner for sure! Especially if it's part of a forbidden romance story. One in which has a past history between both characters that have an amazing attraction towards each other. After some time apart, Bridget and Ben hav both goes through episodes in their lives that have separated them but made them miss each other even more. Two individuals that truly love each other conquer obstacles after reuniting once again that has them both questioning their motives and their mindsets.
➳Though the ideal materialism story plot of knowing each other emotionally is there, both, Ben and Bridget need to learn more about each from the time they have missed when Ben was gone for some mysterious reason. (I won't say since it's a spoiler.) To me I found this love story very angsty, and knowing my type of reading, I am not the biggest fan of angsty romances. I wish TL Swan would have just gotten to the point of the story, instead of revolving around the idea of "secrets" and "mysterious" story plots. Overall though I did enjoy this novel. It made me shed some tears here and there, but tears that definitely took my heart.
➳ARC kindly provided by author and publisher in exchange for an honest review...
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➳When it comes down to possessive alpha male characters, I am a goner for sure! Especially if it's part of a forbidden romance story. One in which has a past history between both characters that have an amazing attraction towards each other. After some time apart, Bridget and Ben hav both goes through episodes in their lives that have separated them but made them miss each other even more. Two individuals that truly love each other conquer obstacles after reuniting once again that has them both questioning their motives and their mindsets.
➳Though the ideal materialism story plot of knowing each other emotionally is there, both, Ben and Bridget need to learn more about each from the time they have missed when Ben was gone for some mysterious reason. (I won't say since it's a spoiler.) To me I found this love story very angsty, and knowing my type of reading, I am not the biggest fan of angsty romances. I wish TL Swan would have just gotten to the point of the story, instead of revolving around the idea of "secrets" and "mysterious" story plots. Overall though I did enjoy this novel. It made me shed some tears here and there, but tears that definitely took my heart.
➳ARC kindly provided by author and publisher in exchange for an honest review...
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January 28, 2018
A fabulous read that I did not put down; it grabbed me from page one, threw me in the emotional wringer and refused to let go until the very last word.
This book is very steamy. The love scenes are hot. Ben is very possessive of his woman. His caveman/alpha male instincts exude sexiness, if that’s your type of thing. Aside from the steaminess, there is a lot of action in this book, especially at the end.
Marx Girl has everything a romantic suspense fan can hope for; heart-break, humor, action, passion, romance, sex, intrigue, along with a tortured badass hero who displays little to no fear and demonstrates a strong sense of soldier responsibility, and a feisty heroine who loves her man, but she’s also independent and can manage on her own.
I laughed, I cried, I got all hot and bothered; this novel covers all the emotional range. The pages were brimming with the sexual tension between Bridget and Ben. Ben has a lot of inner-demons to face and Bridget doesn’t understand why he won’t let her in. I loved this book. I loved the set-up, the characters, the writing. It was full of realistic action and I highly recommend it.
In short:
Hero 5/5 | Heroine 5/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 4/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 5/5 | Romance 5/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 1/5 | Humor 3/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 4/5
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is very steamy. The love scenes are hot. Ben is very possessive of his woman. His caveman/alpha male instincts exude sexiness, if that’s your type of thing. Aside from the steaminess, there is a lot of action in this book, especially at the end.
Marx Girl has everything a romantic suspense fan can hope for; heart-break, humor, action, passion, romance, sex, intrigue, along with a tortured badass hero who displays little to no fear and demonstrates a strong sense of soldier responsibility, and a feisty heroine who loves her man, but she’s also independent and can manage on her own.
I laughed, I cried, I got all hot and bothered; this novel covers all the emotional range. The pages were brimming with the sexual tension between Bridget and Ben. Ben has a lot of inner-demons to face and Bridget doesn’t understand why he won’t let her in. I loved this book. I loved the set-up, the characters, the writing. It was full of realistic action and I highly recommend it.
In short:
Hero 5/5 | Heroine 5/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 4/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 5/5 | Romance 5/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 1/5 | Humor 3/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 4/5
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2024
2 stars for the chemistry between the hero and heroine. Their passion was 🔥 .... but the storyline was boring unfortunately.and somewhat too fake with all the spy jobs and secret services. I couldn't finish the book, and didn't care enough to see how it ends.
February 11, 2018
PANTY MELTING HOT!! Throughout this book my thighs had a workout like never before!!
Bridget's secret love affair with Ben was HOT, HOT, HOT!!! Despite the time they were apart the sparks and chemistry is still there and I felt it more intense!
Ben was always cryptic of why he left Bridget but the time came that he no longer was able to hide that because she in avertedly became involved.
Their story had me on pins and needles and had my attention until the very end. Bridget's feisty, I don't give a f*ck attitude and Ben's dirty talking had me blazing hot!! Be ready to seek relief afterwards. Kara~5 Stars
"Mmm," he moans as he circles deeper. "This beautiful cunt of yours is dripping wet."😉
Bridget's secret love affair with Ben was HOT, HOT, HOT!!! Despite the time they were apart the sparks and chemistry is still there and I felt it more intense!
Ben was always cryptic of why he left Bridget but the time came that he no longer was able to hide that because she in avertedly became involved.
Their story had me on pins and needles and had my attention until the very end. Bridget's feisty, I don't give a f*ck attitude and Ben's dirty talking had me blazing hot!! Be ready to seek relief afterwards. Kara~5 Stars
"Mmm," he moans as he circles deeper. "This beautiful cunt of yours is dripping wet."😉
July 1, 2019
4.25 Dusk Till Dawn Stars
One thing I’ve leaned about this author, despite some past editing/formatting issues, and slight discrepancies in this one—her stories entertain me! This one actually moved me to tears, with a few good laughs, as well! I really felt the connection between Ben and Bridget, they were passionate, but also had a bond that strongly resonated with me.
I have a weakness for the strong silent type, and also for military men, so Ben checked off all my boxes! Loved Bridget’s moxie, and how she followed her heart with Ben, and didn’t let his past or baggage win!
Onto Brock’s story, “Gym Junkie,” now!
One thing I’ve leaned about this author, despite some past editing/formatting issues, and slight discrepancies in this one—her stories entertain me! This one actually moved me to tears, with a few good laughs, as well! I really felt the connection between Ben and Bridget, they were passionate, but also had a bond that strongly resonated with me.
I have a weakness for the strong silent type, and also for military men, so Ben checked off all my boxes! Loved Bridget’s moxie, and how she followed her heart with Ben, and didn’t let his past or baggage win!
Onto Brock’s story, “Gym Junkie,” now!
March 26, 2018
Received an ARC at no cost to author. .. well folks I am in the minority here, but you know what I am fine with that I was never one to follow the crowd, I did not love this like at all. I found Ben to be a insensitive jerk, who has screwed all around the world for over 5 years but when he is warned that the girl he supposedly loved has finally found someone she can be happy with he decides he wants her back?? What, now now!! Oh hell no. And stupid Bridget who has a good guy (yes he was stupid with his jealousy) but you know what she fed right into it, because she immediately broke up with him and fell into bed with Ben, I appreciated Adrian for telling her the truth, not that she really cared. Then we she finds out his secrets, when she should stand by him, she doesnt.. but please!! Ben left quickly enough and here he loves her so much that he was about to jump in the bed with the first chick who hits on him..he was caught that was the only reason he didnt... but can u feel the love...nope
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July 24, 2018No rating
I got thru, barely, 25% and had to stop....it just wasn't to my liking at all:( I really enjoyed another book from this author but this was not for me from the writing, the storyline (could have been better) to the characters, etc..... it just was a no-go for me this time around.
I got thru, barely, 25% and had to stop....it just wasn't to my liking at all:( I really enjoyed another book from this author but this was not for me from the writing, the storyline (could have been better) to the characters, etc..... it just was a no-go for me this time around.
February 14, 2018
Liked the blurb, liked the cover, so I thought I'd give it a try. So, I’m reading along, and it’s not awful. It’s not really great, either, though. There’s a lot of telling instead of showing, but I figure I’ll get to at least 15% of the story before I pull the plug, just so I can say I gave it a fair chance. Maybe it'll get better, I'm thinking. Now, at 2%, the hero has just broken up with the heroine (for her own good, of course--as is law in Alphahole Land). She decides that as a final goodbye, she wants to have sex with him one more time. I’m rolling my eyes and side-eyeing the heroine pretty hard at this point, but still I plan to get to 15% before I give up. Then I read this line:
“Fill me up, big boy. Make sure I never forget you.”
And…I’m out. I’m out with extreme prejudice. I’m going to go take a hot shower and wash the ew and ick off my skin now...
Not bothering to review on the blog: http://www.romancerehab.com/
“Fill me up, big boy. Make sure I never forget you.”
And…I’m out. I’m out with extreme prejudice. I’m going to go take a hot shower and wash the ew and ick off my skin now...
Not bothering to review on the blog: http://www.romancerehab.com/
April 29, 2022
What a ride!!!
From the start we know that Ben loves Bridget. And Bridget loves Ben, but after 5 years Bridget has found another boyfriend, Eric. This story was a roller coaster ride. So very angsty. I laughed. I cried. I loved this book!
I can't wait to start reading about the men of Marx Investigations, which is headed up by Bridget's brother Brock.
From the start we know that Ben loves Bridget. And Bridget loves Ben, but after 5 years Bridget has found another boyfriend, Eric. This story was a roller coaster ride. So very angsty. I laughed. I cried. I loved this book!
I can't wait to start reading about the men of Marx Investigations, which is headed up by Bridget's brother Brock.
February 7, 2018
I LOVED IT!
T.L. Swan did it again. She created yet another story about a totally super hot alpha male and a quite strong lady, who are utterly, madly in love. If you want to read about the absolute kind of love, read T.L. Swan.
There's drama, action (messed up things Kristen Ashley style) and tons of love that doesn't come that easy. I rolled my eyes a lot and their struggle to be together, so I was a little torn between rating this book 4 or 5*, but in the end I decided i loved it enough for a 5*. :)
I'm happy this is the first book I read this year. I hope all the others following this one will be just as great or better. :)
T.L. Swan did it again. She created yet another story about a totally super hot alpha male and a quite strong lady, who are utterly, madly in love. If you want to read about the absolute kind of love, read T.L. Swan.
There's drama, action (messed up things Kristen Ashley style) and tons of love that doesn't come that easy. I rolled my eyes a lot and their struggle to be together, so I was a little torn between rating this book 4 or 5*, but in the end I decided i loved it enough for a 5*. :)
I'm happy this is the first book I read this year. I hope all the others following this one will be just as great or better. :)
November 11, 2019
DNF @ 62%
My god Bridget is such a bitch and she has to always get her way. If it was something minor I wouldn’t care as much but if you read the book you’ll see that what she wanted was outrageous!!
My god Bridget is such a bitch and she has to always get her way. If it was something minor I wouldn’t care as much but if you read the book you’ll see that what she wanted was outrageous!!
March 22, 2025
2nd read!
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I loved it!!! It was an excellent read ..I didn't want it to end!! I loved Ben from the start....
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I loved it!!! It was an excellent read ..I didn't want it to end!! I loved Ben from the start....
February 24, 2018
unforttunately.... This was a DNF for me. This book sounded so good! I wanted to try a new to me author. But... It just wasn't meant to be.
I made it to 52% and I'm just not connecting to these main characters.
Ben leaves for 5 years... to protect Bridget. Then he just pops up wanting to be back with Bridget! Messing up her life. And during those 5 years... he's with other women but still thinking of her while laying with other women.
Yeah... No!
Then we have Bridget... going back to Ben like nothing. She over looks everything just because she wants him so bad.
Yeah...No!
I just can't! Books like these drive me crazy. Plus I had no clue that there were other books that tie in with this book. So it say's it's a standalone. But, I think you need to read the other books in this series to fully understand what's going on with everyone in this book. (side characters)
*ARC provided for an honest review.*
I made it to 52% and I'm just not connecting to these main characters.
Ben leaves for 5 years... to protect Bridget. Then he just pops up wanting to be back with Bridget! Messing up her life. And during those 5 years... he's with other women but still thinking of her while laying with other women.
Yeah... No!
Then we have Bridget... going back to Ben like nothing. She over looks everything just because she wants him so bad.
Yeah...No!
I just can't! Books like these drive me crazy. Plus I had no clue that there were other books that tie in with this book. So it say's it's a standalone. But, I think you need to read the other books in this series to fully understand what's going on with everyone in this book. (side characters)
*ARC provided for an honest review.*
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2018
My word, this book! I love TL's writing with a passion so it's really something when I say that this book is her best yet. Ben and Bridget are my favourite characters out of all the couples in the series so far, I connected with them so much. Ben is a strong, brooding, alpha, sexy hot South African with plenty of secrets who's led a hard dangerous life. Bridget is a confident, sassy, strong, gorgeous Aussie who feels just like she could be your best friend. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat with drama, twists and turns and plenty of sexy moments. Although this is part of a series, TL has written it in a way that you could pick up this book and read as a standalone, although be warned, if you do this you will so want to then go back and read the rest!! I absolutely recommend you one clicking this, it's brilliant, you won't want to put it down!
May 15, 2020
4,5 stars ☀️
The hero will make you angry at times, especially in the beginning. There are some inconsistencies and annoying repetitions through the book, some errors that could have been easily corrected by a good proofreader... But if you get past those, the book gets better. I'm a sucker for tortured heroes and complicated pasts that have to be overcome by the characters.
I was quite annoyed when the heroine told all her family about heroe's trauma when she knew he spoke to no one about it. On the other hand, I could somewhat understand why she did that...
So for me personally, this book redeemed itself and I got past the first annoyances, warmed up to the characters and realized the story was not only about the relationship drama. It took an interesting turn of events in the middle, so I was not disappointed.
Plus, it was hot. So yeah, I liked it.
The hero will make you angry at times, especially in the beginning. There are some inconsistencies and annoying repetitions through the book, some errors that could have been easily corrected by a good proofreader... But if you get past those, the book gets better. I'm a sucker for tortured heroes and complicated pasts that have to be overcome by the characters.
I was quite annoyed when the heroine told all her family about heroe's trauma when she knew he spoke to no one about it. On the other hand, I could somewhat understand why she did that...
So for me personally, this book redeemed itself and I got past the first annoyances, warmed up to the characters and realized the story was not only about the relationship drama. It took an interesting turn of events in the middle, so I was not disappointed.
Plus, it was hot. So yeah, I liked it.
January 24, 2018
100000000000000 stars! Omg TL you promise to deliver and what happens?!? We get a smoking hot alpha male that knows what he wants!
Ben and Didge had a secret love affair and then he leaves! 5 years later he comes back because why? HE LOVES BRIDGET MARX!DUH!
Watch their story unfold and find out why he left and how he warms his way back into her heart(not that he ever left)
This is written in true TL Swan style...laughs, tears,omg moments, and high five moments and weird looks from people walking past or tissues being thrown at your face because you have snot running! Yes! Like Ben would say...
ENGEL TJANK SNOT EN TRANE!
Ben and Didge had a secret love affair and then he leaves! 5 years later he comes back because why? HE LOVES BRIDGET MARX!DUH!
Watch their story unfold and find out why he left and how he warms his way back into her heart(not that he ever left)
This is written in true TL Swan style...laughs, tears,omg moments, and high five moments and weird looks from people walking past or tissues being thrown at your face because you have snot running! Yes! Like Ben would say...
ENGEL TJANK SNOT EN TRANE!
July 17, 2020
I enjoyed the story and it kept me interested but I hate loose ends in books and the cop boyfriend she was dating in the beginning went no where this was frustrating he was even mentioned a few times later on but again it just went no where why bring him up then if he has no real role in the story.
January 31, 2018
2.5 stars
March 8, 2023
2.5 ⭐
Trochę się na niej zawiodłam choć muszę przyznać, że i tak nie miałam jakichś wysokich oczekiwań.
Trochę się na niej zawiodłam choć muszę przyznać, że i tak nie miałam jakichś wysokich oczekiwań.
January 30, 2018
3ish stars
I wanted to love this one. But there was just so much that bugged me and that was off. Ben oh Ben so much to love but at the same time so much that didn’t make sense. One minute you have this hard alpha who claims his woman and the other the same man not man enough... then Bridget and her very very fickle mind. One minute she’s hot and the other she’s cold. The constant back and forth in her thoughts were hard to keep up with.. that being said I loved the ending. It gave me all the feels!!
I wanted to love this one. But there was just so much that bugged me and that was off. Ben oh Ben so much to love but at the same time so much that didn’t make sense. One minute you have this hard alpha who claims his woman and the other the same man not man enough... then Bridget and her very very fickle mind. One minute she’s hot and the other she’s cold. The constant back and forth in her thoughts were hard to keep up with.. that being said I loved the ending. It gave me all the feels!!
January 26, 2018
Marx Girl the story of Bridget Marx and Ben Stratham what an amazing journey you are taken on through out this book laughter, tears and some sexy hot as hell moments. All the Stanton crew are in this and have you laughing at their banter. I can honestly say TL Swan just gets better and better with every book that she delivers never disappoints and always leave me with a book hangover. This is a definite must read.
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January 31, 2018Just because there’s not enough of these dumb female mc, someone needs to add more to the group.
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January 31, 2018
'4.5' Amei
May 6, 2021
I really did enjoy this. I loved the angst and drama within this book.
However the reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of how much both of the characters annoyed me.
The hero, first of all comes back after 5 years after leaving the heroine and expects her to just run back in his arms. And gets pissed at her.
I also hate how he didn’t think he needed to give an explanation for why he left like wtf lol
And the heroine annoyed me one time because the hero had told her something about his family that he never tells anyone and then I feel like she just went and told everyone. Like seriously?
But apart from those points I really did enjoy this one. However I would say this is my least favourite TL swan book.
However the reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because of how much both of the characters annoyed me.
The hero, first of all comes back after 5 years after leaving the heroine and expects her to just run back in his arms. And gets pissed at her.
I also hate how he didn’t think he needed to give an explanation for why he left like wtf lol
And the heroine annoyed me one time because the hero had told her something about his family that he never tells anyone and then I feel like she just went and told everyone. Like seriously?
But apart from those points I really did enjoy this one. However I would say this is my least favourite TL swan book.
November 12, 2021
Adrenaline Pumping, Emotional Rollercoaster!
Marx girl is one for the books! T L Swan takes you on a course that's filled with adrenaline verses emotion verses intimacy and sorrow, then back all over again....Geez, the author had me pacing the floors! Ben was a man that was strong, dedicated and loyal, who just happened to be damaged. His faithfulness, his protectiveness, his love for Bridget was nothing I have ever witnessed before... Not to mention the hot, rough, Dominant sex🔥! With all of the highs and lows in this roller coaster of a story, I almost shed tears. This is a book that I highly HIGHLY recommend. You will NOT be disappointed!
Marx girl is one for the books! T L Swan takes you on a course that's filled with adrenaline verses emotion verses intimacy and sorrow, then back all over again....Geez, the author had me pacing the floors! Ben was a man that was strong, dedicated and loyal, who just happened to be damaged. His faithfulness, his protectiveness, his love for Bridget was nothing I have ever witnessed before... Not to mention the hot, rough, Dominant sex🔥! With all of the highs and lows in this roller coaster of a story, I almost shed tears. This is a book that I highly HIGHLY recommend. You will NOT be disappointed!
March 27, 2018
Ben is a family bodyguard who broke Bridget’s heart when he left without an explanation five years earlier. He did it to protect her, and now he’s come back to get his girl.
I liked Ben okay but never understand what he saw in Bridget. That girl is twenty-seven years old and could give any thirteen year old a run for the money. She is constantly screaming and throwing major childlike tantrums. She’s isn’t quite as bad once you get past the first quarter of the book, but she isn’t good either. Bridget doesn’t listen, she assumes the worst and runs off without thinking. When Ben finally explains his reasons for leaving, she throws it in his face and leaves him. Again! The reason is important and her actions prove how selfish and egotistical she is.
The ending was better, but by then I wasn’t a Bridget fan at all and wanted Ben to move on and find someone sweeter.
I liked Ben okay but never understand what he saw in Bridget. That girl is twenty-seven years old and could give any thirteen year old a run for the money. She is constantly screaming and throwing major childlike tantrums. She’s isn’t quite as bad once you get past the first quarter of the book, but she isn’t good either. Bridget doesn’t listen, she assumes the worst and runs off without thinking. When Ben finally explains his reasons for leaving, she throws it in his face and leaves him. Again! The reason is important and her actions prove how selfish and egotistical she is.
The ending was better, but by then I wasn’t a Bridget fan at all and wanted Ben to move on and find someone sweeter.
August 31, 2022
Marx Girl
This is Ben and Bridget’s story who we first met in The Stanton Series. Overall I enjoyed Marx Girl although there are some aspects I didn’t enjoy. This will appeal to those who enjoy the hot, dominant, alpha male as well as drama and angsty writing. I’ve read this several times now to see if maybe I’ll enjoy it a bit more but it still sits at a 3.5 stars. I was interested to read Ben’s story but Bridget’s angst did my head in.
This is Ben and Bridget’s story who we first met in The Stanton Series. Overall I enjoyed Marx Girl although there are some aspects I didn’t enjoy. This will appeal to those who enjoy the hot, dominant, alpha male as well as drama and angsty writing. I’ve read this several times now to see if maybe I’ll enjoy it a bit more but it still sits at a 3.5 stars. I was interested to read Ben’s story but Bridget’s angst did my head in.
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