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Tangled Like Us
How to protect your heart:
Let your bodyguard have it.
Jane Cobalt is an American princess. The loyal and painfully curious twenty-three-year-old has inherited immense pressure to preserve the Cobalt legacy. But for Jane — sex, love, and life have been a series of royal failures.
After a friends-with-benefits ended in disaster, she's sworn to a “no sex” hiatus for, well, eternity — and she has no intention of letting anyone in her bed and definitely not her heart.
Twenty-eight-year-old Thatcher Moretti is painfully professional. As the stern 24/7 bodyguard to Jane, thinking about unbridled sex with his sweet client is a sin. One that he keeps committing.
But the real act is a hard line he’d never cross.
When a family member betrays Jane's trust, the media becomes obsessed with matchmaking the perpetually “single” Jane Cobalt and unwanted attention suddenly compromises her safety.
Thatcher would do anything to protect her, and one solution may level the threats:
Become the fake boyfriend to an American princess.
Entwined together with boiling chemistry, new “professional” parameters, and an oath, unsaid feelings threaten to rise and change everything.
The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them.
The Like Us Series Reading Order:
1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
4. Tangled Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)
5. Sinful Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)
6. Headstrong Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
7. Charming Like Us (Oscar & Jack)
8. Wild Like Us (Akara & Sulli & Banks)
Let your bodyguard have it.
Jane Cobalt is an American princess. The loyal and painfully curious twenty-three-year-old has inherited immense pressure to preserve the Cobalt legacy. But for Jane — sex, love, and life have been a series of royal failures.
After a friends-with-benefits ended in disaster, she's sworn to a “no sex” hiatus for, well, eternity — and she has no intention of letting anyone in her bed and definitely not her heart.
Twenty-eight-year-old Thatcher Moretti is painfully professional. As the stern 24/7 bodyguard to Jane, thinking about unbridled sex with his sweet client is a sin. One that he keeps committing.
But the real act is a hard line he’d never cross.
When a family member betrays Jane's trust, the media becomes obsessed with matchmaking the perpetually “single” Jane Cobalt and unwanted attention suddenly compromises her safety.
Thatcher would do anything to protect her, and one solution may level the threats:
Become the fake boyfriend to an American princess.
Entwined together with boiling chemistry, new “professional” parameters, and an oath, unsaid feelings threaten to rise and change everything.
The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them.
The Like Us Series Reading Order:
1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
4. Tangled Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)
5. Sinful Like Us (Jane & Thatcher)
6. Headstrong Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow)
7. Charming Like Us (Oscar & Jack)
8. Wild Like Us (Akara & Sulli & Banks)
494 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 17, 2019
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Krista Ritchie
57 books17.5k followersNYT & USA Today Bestselling Authors Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love.
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January 31, 2018If ever you feel upset, just remember that Thatcher "pass the salt, and by salt - I mean me" Moretti knows every single one of Jane Eleanor Cobalt's cats names.
We get to join Walrus, Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, Toodles, Carpenter and Licorice in witnessing Thane fall in love.
I'll just be here.
Smiling.
Like a psycho.
We get to join Walrus, Lady Macbeth, Ophelia, Toodles, Carpenter and Licorice in witnessing Thane fall in love.
I'll just be here.
Smiling.
Like a psycho.
February 11, 2019
5 stars!
Ever since finishing Moffy and Farrow's books, I’ve been dying for more. I was so excited to get my hands on Jane and Thatcher’s book and it didn’t let me down!
Thatcher has been Jane’s body guard for some time now. It’s obvious that he’s got it bad for her, and she’s got it bad for him, but nothing can happen between them. Especially after the how Marrow debacle, it’s forbidden. But when something happens where Thatcher and Jane ‘fake date’ for publicity, they finally have a chance to be together. Even though it’s fake, it feels pretty dang real.
Thatcher and Jane together were so so great. You can tell that there is so much between them, and it’s not just sexual. They are meant to be together. I wanted so badly for this to work out between them. I didn’t know if it would, but I had high hopes! This couple belonged together and even with the drama and all the odds stacked up against them, I hoped it would get figured out.
The chemistry between Jane and Thatcher was INSANE. I’m serious, I was like whoa. Their sexy times were uber hot and steamy. Even though I loved that part, I loved the familial ties most. The family and friendship ties are the best thing ever. Jane and Moffy’s relationship, Thatcher and Banks, as well as all the other siblings of Jane and cousins. And can we talk just a second about Luna and Donnely because omfg!
The Ritchie twins have this special writing style. I love their ‘voice’. This book made me laugh, made me smile, and made me feel. It was spectacular. Thatcher was the perfect hero and Jane was an amazing heroine. There was nothing about them I didn’t love!
Tangled Like Us is fun, sexy, and sweet. I loved everything about it! Krista & Becca Ritchie- Never stop writing about the Hale/Cobalt/Meadows families. Never ever ever! I swear, it never gets old. I love them all so much. I’m gonna go back and do a huge re-read of every book in this universe because they’re everything! I can’t wait for the second Jane and Thatcher book… after the way it ended, I’m anxious for the next one. Bring it on!!
Ever since finishing Moffy and Farrow's books, I’ve been dying for more. I was so excited to get my hands on Jane and Thatcher’s book and it didn’t let me down!
Thatcher has been Jane’s body guard for some time now. It’s obvious that he’s got it bad for her, and she’s got it bad for him, but nothing can happen between them. Especially after the how Marrow debacle, it’s forbidden. But when something happens where Thatcher and Jane ‘fake date’ for publicity, they finally have a chance to be together. Even though it’s fake, it feels pretty dang real.
Thatcher is like a sacred text. I’m tempted to rush through the pages, but something has compelled me to draw out each line, each word. Reading so slowly and carefully so as to never miss a syllable. So a single book, a single person, could last me forever.
Thatcher and Jane together were so so great. You can tell that there is so much between them, and it’s not just sexual. They are meant to be together. I wanted so badly for this to work out between them. I didn’t know if it would, but I had high hopes! This couple belonged together and even with the drama and all the odds stacked up against them, I hoped it would get figured out.
The chemistry between Jane and Thatcher was INSANE. I’m serious, I was like whoa. Their sexy times were uber hot and steamy. Even though I loved that part, I loved the familial ties most. The family and friendship ties are the best thing ever. Jane and Moffy’s relationship, Thatcher and Banks, as well as all the other siblings of Jane and cousins. And can we talk just a second about Luna and Donnely because omfg!
The Ritchie twins have this special writing style. I love their ‘voice’. This book made me laugh, made me smile, and made me feel. It was spectacular. Thatcher was the perfect hero and Jane was an amazing heroine. There was nothing about them I didn’t love!
“It seems we are dreadfully tangled, you and I.”
Tangled Like Us is fun, sexy, and sweet. I loved everything about it! Krista & Becca Ritchie- Never stop writing about the Hale/Cobalt/Meadows families. Never ever ever! I swear, it never gets old. I love them all so much. I’m gonna go back and do a huge re-read of every book in this universe because they’re everything! I can’t wait for the second Jane and Thatcher book… after the way it ended, I’m anxious for the next one. Bring it on!!
September 17, 2019
It pains me to say this, and never in a million years did I think I'd rate a KB Ritchie book anything lower than 5 stars, but I just didn't LOVE this one. It didn't have the unique sparkle all the other KB books have had.
I read a review that described most of my thoughts perfectly, and instead of reiterating it, I'll just link it here:
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I read a review that described most of my thoughts perfectly, and instead of reiterating it, I'll just link it here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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January 17, 2019
These authors have once again proven to me that it doesn't matter what they write, be it MF romance, MM Romance, YA, or even fantasy.
Whenever their pen touches paper (could be they just type though :p)... something magical happens ;)
Let me start by saying that this is NOT a stand-alone story. This series should be read in order, which means starting with the first book Damaged like Us. You will get terribly confused if you don't... To really enjoy this series to the fullest, I would even go so far, as to say you should start with reading " The Addicted " and Calloway Sisters series. That's were everything really starts, with the awesome moms and dads ;)
You should read them all !!!!
After reading about Moffy and Farrow's relationship in the previous book, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Jane and Thatcher's story. I just knew they were gonna rock. These two were awesome together and if I could steal Thatcher away from Jane...I definitely would ... Book boyfriends really are the best !!
When Jane's grandmother crosses the line once again (damn that woman !!), Jane ends up in some serious danger. Creepy stalkers are lining up in front of her house...just so Cinderella can find herself a prince. What they don't know though, is that Jane has the perfect prince right in front of her nose...and he is about to get on his horse and save the day :P
What starts out as a necessity, soon becomes so much more. All their perfectly drawn lines are about to be crossed... in a very delicious way !!!
I really enjoyed this one. Thatcher was even more scrumptious than I figured he was gonna be. I fell deeply in love with him. Though Akara is still my fave, and I have a feeling this will stay that way ;) Now I will just have to (try) and be patient for the next book to come out, because I am curious as hell as to what's about to happen next...especially with Tony...
This book ends on a HFN...not a huge cliffy but not a HEA either !!
I highly recommend this series.
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May 16, 2021
Re-read: 16.05.2021
While Tangled Like Us should be read to get a story overall for these families, it's not necessary for Marrow's further story. It it nice to see Marrow from other's POVs and to see how Thatcher feels about Farrow, but other than that, nothing groundbreaking happens in Marrow's journey in this book. So so far, you can skip this book if you are just interested in Marrow's journey. That said, Jane and Thatcher has their moments, and it is an alright read, it can be quite boring sometimes. I struggle to relate to Jane, except when it comes to Thatcher.
First read review:
This was my original thoughts on starting this book. I had planned on putting this in a comment on the authors fan page on Facebook but I chickened out:
“I am sorry, truly, truly sorry to ask this, but can someone please help me get "excited" for Jane and Thacher's books? I absolutely love Marrow, but I struggled A LOT with the Addicted series; I couldn't stand Lily (I was close to hating her in her own books), so I'm afraid that Krista & Becca Ritchie's M/M books is the only thing I could really like. But in order to be ready for HLU, I feel like I need to read Jane and Thacher's storyline as well.
There's also the fact that I've been struggling with reading M/F lately; can't seem to enjoy them as much anymore. It feels wrong that THIS is my first post in this group. I apologize if I offend anyone with this, but unfortunately, it's that place I am at right now.
So if anyone has any ideas on how to make me actually curious to read TLU & SLU, please let me know.”
Reason for this was because I'm not all that in for M/F lately. I rarely like 'em these days. BUT I know this book and the next has to be read as the author recommends it's virtual for Marrow's next book. It bothered me a bit that one have to read the M/F to get the complete story. I get why, but I still didn't want to read Jane's story. However, I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at her book. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. A bit predictable and not much happened, but it was still hot and I could feel Jane and Thatcher's chemistry. I also loved seeing Marrow in others POVs.
I definitely LOVED Thatcher more than once saying Farrow is one of the best bodyguards. Through this book, I somehow managed to forgive - but not forget - Thatcher for hitting Farrow. Probably because Farrow doesn't care. Farrow and Moffy is one of my favorite couples of all time (not just M/M couples), and I loved getting more of them. I crave more of them. That being said, I was glad this book didn't turned out a complete bust. I was scared that I wouldn't like Jane in her own book, as I tend to not like side characters turning main character. I liked Lily as a side character in Marrow's books, but couldn't stand her in her own books. So I'm glad I was proven wrong. On to the next one.
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (New Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/F)
Series: - Series, Book Four.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Marrow ;)
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 3 stars.
While Tangled Like Us should be read to get a story overall for these families, it's not necessary for Marrow's further story. It it nice to see Marrow from other's POVs and to see how Thatcher feels about Farrow, but other than that, nothing groundbreaking happens in Marrow's journey in this book. So so far, you can skip this book if you are just interested in Marrow's journey. That said, Jane and Thatcher has their moments, and it is an alright read, it can be quite boring sometimes. I struggle to relate to Jane, except when it comes to Thatcher.
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First read review:
This was my original thoughts on starting this book. I had planned on putting this in a comment on the authors fan page on Facebook but I chickened out:
“I am sorry, truly, truly sorry to ask this, but can someone please help me get "excited" for Jane and Thacher's books? I absolutely love Marrow, but I struggled A LOT with the Addicted series; I couldn't stand Lily (I was close to hating her in her own books), so I'm afraid that Krista & Becca Ritchie's M/M books is the only thing I could really like. But in order to be ready for HLU, I feel like I need to read Jane and Thacher's storyline as well.
There's also the fact that I've been struggling with reading M/F lately; can't seem to enjoy them as much anymore. It feels wrong that THIS is my first post in this group. I apologize if I offend anyone with this, but unfortunately, it's that place I am at right now.
So if anyone has any ideas on how to make me actually curious to read TLU & SLU, please let me know.”
Reason for this was because I'm not all that in for M/F lately. I rarely like 'em these days. BUT I know this book and the next has to be read as the author recommends it's virtual for Marrow's next book. It bothered me a bit that one have to read the M/F to get the complete story. I get why, but I still didn't want to read Jane's story. However, I must say, I was pleasantly surprised at her book. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. A bit predictable and not much happened, but it was still hot and I could feel Jane and Thatcher's chemistry. I also loved seeing Marrow in others POVs.
I definitely LOVED Thatcher more than once saying Farrow is one of the best bodyguards. Through this book, I somehow managed to forgive - but not forget - Thatcher for hitting Farrow. Probably because Farrow doesn't care. Farrow and Moffy is one of my favorite couples of all time (not just M/M couples), and I loved getting more of them. I crave more of them. That being said, I was glad this book didn't turned out a complete bust. I was scared that I wouldn't like Jane in her own book, as I tend to not like side characters turning main character. I liked Lily as a side character in Marrow's books, but couldn't stand her in her own books. So I'm glad I was proven wrong. On to the next one.
He scrutinizes me. “I’ve never seen you like a guy this much.”
I send him a furtive look. “It’s just physical attraction.”
Maximoff gestures towards our bodyguards while he speaks. “Gawking at Thatcher, who looks like a six-foot-seven version of Jon Snow after he killed White Walkers and made friends with wildlings—that’s physical attraction. Liking when a guy calls you honey is…” He scrunches his face. “I don’t know what it is, but it’s not physical .”
Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (New Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/F)
Series: - Series, Book Four.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Marrow ;)
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - No.
Rating - 3 stars.
January 18, 2019
Of course I loved it! ❤❤❤ Btw I can't wait to read more about Thatcher & Jane in the next book and I really hope we won't wait too long or I'll lose my mind... 😁😁😁
January 20, 2019
i. love. tropes.
this was the perfect way to kick off the new year. if you weren't aware, i'm obsessed with nearly all of the books that the ritchie sisters put out. are they spectacularly written? no. but the way the pair writes family dynamics and relationships spanning multiple books is pretty unparalleled in the romances i've read.
sincerely, there is not a single character in this series that i'm indifferent about. i love them all and they all deserve the world. and this definitely holds true for thatcher moretti and jane cobalt. thatcher is jane's body guard and they fall hard for each other.
i'm not going to say which trope is employed here although i will say it was pretty well done. but everything from the banter to the sex was pretty excellent here, and it's what i've come to expect.
that being said the book wasn't entirely without flaws
while the last book for me was a 5 star read, the first book in maximoff & farrow's love story for me was just a 3 star read and i'm starting to see a pattern develop. the ritchie sisters do not know how to draw out tension. the first book in their couples' stories tend to be low tension and have instant gratification. which is cool. i think i'd be upset if they didn't bang in the first book.
but the feelings are usually not believable to me. so you banged for 2 months.... you didn't date. we got little interaction outside of sex from the two of you. and for me, that sort of brings down the overall believability of any sort of long term relationship developing.
thankfully, throughout the course of the 3 books for moffy/farrow we got more interaction and less sex. i believed in their love. and i think that will happen here too. but for now, i'm going to have to give this one a 3 star.
but i am looking forward to the next book with bated breath <3
this was the perfect way to kick off the new year. if you weren't aware, i'm obsessed with nearly all of the books that the ritchie sisters put out. are they spectacularly written? no. but the way the pair writes family dynamics and relationships spanning multiple books is pretty unparalleled in the romances i've read.
sincerely, there is not a single character in this series that i'm indifferent about. i love them all and they all deserve the world. and this definitely holds true for thatcher moretti and jane cobalt. thatcher is jane's body guard and they fall hard for each other.
i'm not going to say which trope is employed here although i will say it was pretty well done. but everything from the banter to the sex was pretty excellent here, and it's what i've come to expect.
that being said the book wasn't entirely without flaws
while the last book for me was a 5 star read, the first book in maximoff & farrow's love story for me was just a 3 star read and i'm starting to see a pattern develop. the ritchie sisters do not know how to draw out tension. the first book in their couples' stories tend to be low tension and have instant gratification. which is cool. i think i'd be upset if they didn't bang in the first book.
but the feelings are usually not believable to me. so you banged for 2 months.... you didn't date. we got little interaction outside of sex from the two of you. and for me, that sort of brings down the overall believability of any sort of long term relationship developing.
thankfully, throughout the course of the 3 books for moffy/farrow we got more interaction and less sex. i believed in their love. and i think that will happen here too. but for now, i'm going to have to give this one a 3 star.
but i am looking forward to the next book with bated breath <3
May 11, 2022
Thatcher is 6'7 everyone. I don't have to say anything else.
February 3, 2024
This was by far the best book of the series. TLU perfectly balanced the romance and family dynamics we all of about this series.
Jane and Thatcher are such an amazing couple. They balance each other out perfectly. I loved seeing them slowly get to know each other and fall in love. Their chemistry is off the charts and so natural. I hope their next book is out soon because I can’t get enough of them. There were so many scenes where I had to physically hold back a smile, they made me so giddy. They love and respect each other, and at the end of the day they just want the other one to be as happy and fulfilled as possible. They are KBs softest couple to date.
Jane’s brothers all make an appearance, as well as her sister. I love the Cobalt gang so much, I really want them all to get their own romance (especially Charlie & Beckett, I need to see who manages to bring them down). The famous Wednesday dinners also make an appearance, which I enjoyed. I adored meeting Thatcher’s family and getting to know about his past. His mother and grandmother were a breath of fresh air. I wish we had gotten to know Banks a little more, but other than that the family scenes were A+. Thatcher family is Italian, and I really liked seeing little tidbits about their cultures and seeing the family interact in Italian.
This was a classic KB book, it really reminded me of their Addicted series, and it made me so happy. Sinful Like Us is going to amazing, I can’t wait to see how Thatcher and Jane’s relationship continues, and there were some loose ends that make me really excited for the next installment.
Jane and Thatcher are such an amazing couple. They balance each other out perfectly. I loved seeing them slowly get to know each other and fall in love. Their chemistry is off the charts and so natural. I hope their next book is out soon because I can’t get enough of them. There were so many scenes where I had to physically hold back a smile, they made me so giddy. They love and respect each other, and at the end of the day they just want the other one to be as happy and fulfilled as possible. They are KBs softest couple to date.
Jane’s brothers all make an appearance, as well as her sister. I love the Cobalt gang so much, I really want them all to get their own romance (especially Charlie & Beckett, I need to see who manages to bring them down). The famous Wednesday dinners also make an appearance, which I enjoyed. I adored meeting Thatcher’s family and getting to know about his past. His mother and grandmother were a breath of fresh air. I wish we had gotten to know Banks a little more, but other than that the family scenes were A+. Thatcher family is Italian, and I really liked seeing little tidbits about their cultures and seeing the family interact in Italian.
This was a classic KB book, it really reminded me of their Addicted series, and it made me so happy. Sinful Like Us is going to amazing, I can’t wait to see how Thatcher and Jane’s relationship continues, and there were some loose ends that make me really excited for the next installment.
February 20, 2019
3.75 stars
Tangled Like Us is about Jane Cobalt and her bodyguard Thatcher Moretti. When Jane's grandmother puts out an advertisement that she is looking for a man, the reality tv celebrity finds herself swarmed with suitors and stalkers. The plan to keep her safe? Fake date her bodyguard. This is the 4th book in a series, this is their first novel but you honestly need to read the first three books to get the backstory of everything happening.
KB Ritchie is a writing duo I will read until the end of time. Their stories and characters are such an escape for me, and I find myself thinking about them like they are real people (someone diagnose me already, okay?). Jane is such a cute character and I like that she's unsure of who she wants to be. Thatcher knows who he is, and he just wants to be near Jane in any capacity and to keep her safe. But he also gives her room to grow which I love.
I love reading what's going on with all the characters and that's what keeps me invested in this series. The dynamics are the strongest thing about these books and the character development is amazing.
One of the big issues I had with this book and why I am having a hard time rating it was I felt the POVs got a little.... haphazard. By this there were a few times when Thatcher would nonchalantly comment on his 9 inch dick in his thoughts or about how muscular he was... and I felt that these are thoughts we should have been reading from Jane about Thatcher and not from his own mind. It was awkward and pulled me out of the story. There were lots of events where I also would have preferred to switch POVs and have that characters reaction.
Overall I enjoyed and am excited to read what's to come.
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Tangled Like Us is about Jane Cobalt and her bodyguard Thatcher Moretti. When Jane's grandmother puts out an advertisement that she is looking for a man, the reality tv celebrity finds herself swarmed with suitors and stalkers. The plan to keep her safe? Fake date her bodyguard. This is the 4th book in a series, this is their first novel but you honestly need to read the first three books to get the backstory of everything happening.
KB Ritchie is a writing duo I will read until the end of time. Their stories and characters are such an escape for me, and I find myself thinking about them like they are real people (someone diagnose me already, okay?). Jane is such a cute character and I like that she's unsure of who she wants to be. Thatcher knows who he is, and he just wants to be near Jane in any capacity and to keep her safe. But he also gives her room to grow which I love.
I love reading what's going on with all the characters and that's what keeps me invested in this series. The dynamics are the strongest thing about these books and the character development is amazing.
One of the big issues I had with this book and why I am having a hard time rating it was I felt the POVs got a little.... haphazard. By this there were a few times when Thatcher would nonchalantly comment on his 9 inch dick in his thoughts or about how muscular he was... and I felt that these are thoughts we should have been reading from Jane about Thatcher and not from his own mind. It was awkward and pulled me out of the story. There were lots of events where I also would have preferred to switch POVs and have that characters reaction.
Overall I enjoyed and am excited to read what's to come.
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May 2, 2022
She begins to smile more brightly. “It seems we are dreadfully tangled, you and I.”
Cobaretti are in my top three addicted universe couples now, hands down.
1) Raisy
2) Gillow
3) Cobaretti
(Lunadonnelly are yet to be determined since i fucking adore them in the crumbs we’ve gotten so far, but can’t make a verdict till their book in June... but the scene that Jane walks in on in this book👀 i passed away).
“Jane,” Thatcher says, nearly cradling the one syllable like he’s protecting all four letters from harm.
Jane Eleanor Cobalt, ilysm. my soulmate. she’s everything i adore in a heroine. so lovely and eccentric, kind but fierce. adorably flustered but can spit fire when needs be. you can tell she’s Rose’s daughter but Jane stands on her own, completely separately. i think KBR have done a good job of that with a lot of the kids— you can see bits of their parents in them without it being obvious or their whole personality.
i can see Lily in Luna. Rose in Beckett and Jane. Loren in Moffy and Kinney. Connor in Charlie. Ryke in Sulli. it’s incredibly fun and nostalgic to witness.
so Jane differs to her mother with her softness and slightly fumbling demeanour. where her mother is pretty cold, Jane is the complete opposite but still has Rose’s severe ferocity. like Jane getting all flustered around Thatcher has always endeared me prior to this book😭 Rose would never lol. but then, like her mother, Jane will do anything for the people she loves and watching her fight for her family was so heartwarming.
seriously, one of my favourite parts of this was the Cobalt family dinner. seeing how wild, eccentric and elegant they all are as a family was so endearing. it made me laugh a lot too. Coballoway have never been my faves but seeing their family unit, the formidable empire they’re built, was amazing.
Thatcher.
Thatcher.
Thatcher.
His name is a heartbeat in my head.
Thatcher Moretti if you're reading this I'm free on Thursday night and would like to hang out. Please respond to this and then hang out with me on Thursday night when I'm free.
Thatcher... a man of few words and lots of intense staring👁👁
“You’re prettier without it,” I say without thinking. Goddammit. It’s too late, and I’m not about to retract what I believe and form a fucking lie. I glance down at her.
Shock slowly breaks apart her lips.
Because I rarely word vomit anything.
the fact a four word statement is a word vomit for Thatcher is so funny to me😭 i loved his internal dialogue, listening to his feelings and observations, particularly towards Jane. he was a 1000000/10.
the stoic silent types always do it for me. Jericho from Lilac, Johnathan from The Mistletoe Motive and Jack from Marriage for One hit different. now Thatcher is added to that list. i will low-key fight Jane for him. i love her but... Thatcher is worth the risk😜
the man had me going from
to this
to THIS:
bcos the scene at the bed and breakfast???? THATCHER???? sir, i– speechless. he Jekyll and Hyded that shit, fr. i was blushing and kicking my feet and choking on air, ngl. that man.
just the way he admired Jane. protected her. fought for her. loved her. impeccable. show-stopping. a masterpiece. unparalleled. i couldn’t even tell you what the fuck the plot of the book was, but do i care?????? fuck no i don’t :)
I think I’m a pretty plain person. Too quiet, too serious, I’ve been told. But she appreciates even the simplest things I say.
the tension. fuck me, the tension. i don’t think i breathed for the entire 484 pages, tbh. the scene with the literal spilt milk in the kitchen was immaculate. infinite stars. they just had this intense connection from the very beginning and it sucked me in, from the get-go. i truly didn’t care how insta love/lust this was bcos the pining and longing looks was enough to keep me fed.
i mean him being 6’7 and her being 5’7 was enough for me to give this five stars. ✨the height difference✨ let me repeat. THE HEIGHT DIFFERENCE. every time they kiss, the way Thatcher says fuck it and hoists her up in the fucking air with zero fucks to give. im 5’4 sir!! over here!!
their “fake” kisses were my favourite thing ever, gahhh.
“One more,” Thatcher says huskily. Our hands are still on each other, and his other palm has found a home on my hip. Mine are woven in his hair.
“One more,” I agree.
“Just in case they didn’t catch the photo.” His gaze already engulfs me.
“Yes.”
Yes.
they just nailed the tension, fuckkkkk. i cannot stress enough how much they had me by the throat. i haven’t read chemistry like this in a long fucking time. im already 20% into their second book and crave more of them. the fact they only get two books and those bitches Moffy and Farrow get four while annoying arse Sulli gets three???
#JusticeForCobaretti
This girl is heaven-sent, and I’m fucking an angel. And gripping a one-way ticket to hell.
January 21, 2019
Just to be upfront, TANGLED LIKE US didn't reach the epicness of Farrow and Moffy's relationship. And the reason for that is simple, neither Jane nor Thatcher have the same charismatic and all consuming personalities that Farrow and Moffy have. Farrow and Moffy's banter is EPIC. Their back and forth, and their oneupmanship is beyond amazing. So, topping it could be classified as impossible. Their relationship is, if I may say so - as cool and unique as Rose and Connor's.
Now, let's get to Jane and Thatcher.
They have a sweet romance, great sex, a deeply and emotionally relationship that feels satisfying but still left me a little hanging at the end, because their story is clearly not finished. It helps to know that their story will continue in book five, but I would have loved to read on. Because Jane deserves all the happiness she can find, and I'm glad that Thatcher is the one to protect her and to give her anything she desires. They are a sweet couple, and I greatly enjoyed their story.
One of my favorites things was having the entire crew together. But I feel like the two townhouses are getting a little too crowded. They should have already bought a third neighboring house by now, because the number of occupants has gone through the roof. It's a little insane if I'm honest - 900 sq ft is all I'm saying.
I'm still a HUGE Cobalt fan and the Cobalts are still my favorite family. And I'm slightly in love with their family dinners - one word EPIC!!!! By now, Charlie and Beckett are some of my favorite characters. I have more questions about them then any others. And I really hope they'll get their stories too. Also I can't wait to read Akara and Sully's story - we all know Akara is massively in denial, so this will be an interesting journey for him. The little glimpse into Luna and Donnelly was very INTERESTING!!! I'm not sure where it's all going, but it was entertaining nevertheless.
There are so many stories that are still waiting to be told. At this point, this series is one of my all time favorites, and I can only applaud the authors for delivering every single time.
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Now, let's get to Jane and Thatcher.
They have a sweet romance, great sex, a deeply and emotionally relationship that feels satisfying but still left me a little hanging at the end, because their story is clearly not finished. It helps to know that their story will continue in book five, but I would have loved to read on. Because Jane deserves all the happiness she can find, and I'm glad that Thatcher is the one to protect her and to give her anything she desires. They are a sweet couple, and I greatly enjoyed their story.
One of my favorites things was having the entire crew together. But I feel like the two townhouses are getting a little too crowded. They should have already bought a third neighboring house by now, because the number of occupants has gone through the roof. It's a little insane if I'm honest - 900 sq ft is all I'm saying.
I'm still a HUGE Cobalt fan and the Cobalts are still my favorite family. And I'm slightly in love with their family dinners - one word EPIC!!!! By now, Charlie and Beckett are some of my favorite characters. I have more questions about them then any others. And I really hope they'll get their stories too. Also I can't wait to read Akara and Sully's story - we all know Akara is massively in denial, so this will be an interesting journey for him. The little glimpse into Luna and Donnelly was very INTERESTING!!! I'm not sure where it's all going, but it was entertaining nevertheless.
There are so many stories that are still waiting to be told. At this point, this series is one of my all time favorites, and I can only applaud the authors for delivering every single time.
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August 3, 2019
2nd reread: July 2019
this is my 2nd time to read this book. in the past, i would devour kb's book again after i was done reading it for the first time. this time, i purposefully did not do that. my reason was will i feel the same longing and wanting more after i reread TLU after the second time. well, silly me for ever doubting this reread will feel differently. i still enjoyed the book so much i can't wait for SLU to come out. And I still want more of these characters and KB's words. It's always not enough even if there is Patreon.
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one of the best books kbr has ever written

this is my 2nd time to read this book. in the past, i would devour kb's book again after i was done reading it for the first time. this time, i purposefully did not do that. my reason was will i feel the same longing and wanting more after i reread TLU after the second time. well, silly me for ever doubting this reread will feel differently. i still enjoyed the book so much i can't wait for SLU to come out. And I still want more of these characters and KB's words. It's always not enough even if there is Patreon.
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one of the best books kbr has ever written

January 23, 2019
Tangled Like Us was not what I was expecting.
Granted, I did not what to expect but in my mind there was a lot of pinning after someone and maybe a bit of a slow burn. I don’t mean I didn’t like the book or Jane and Thatcher. I did like the couple a lot and the dynamic between them was cool. A lot of chemistry and so many cute moments… they were awesome, but since it wasn’t all that great I must be honest.
These are the things I liked:
•Jane Eleonor Cobalt. You guys have no idea how much I adore this woman. Not only she is an alpha, a lion, she is vulnerable, kind, lovable, wicked clever, mature and so inspiring. Jane makes me feel better about a lot of things about myself and her strength is so great and infective. I love her.
•The Cobalt Empire. I accept all the crumps from them, and I need more. I ADORED Cobalt siblings so much. The dramatics, the plotting, the huge sense of admiration all them have for one another. They love each other so much and it shows. They’re also so supportive and I really need more of them.
•Sulli. I just like her so much and I wish she was more present in the story.
•Cobaretti. I like them together a lot. They were very perfect for each other.
What I didn’t like:
•Cobaretti. It’s not a joke, I like them and dislike them at the same time. They were TOO perfect for each other. There was no learning. Jane is a bit more secure of herself but that’s it. Even though they have off the chart’s chemistry and steamy sex, there wasn’t really any challenge. I am not saying Jane should have Rose and Connor’s banter and I’m not comparing her with her mother, but Jane and Thatcher learned nothing from each other that was that meaningful. She already knew he was a good man and he had a past. He could be both tough and gentle, she had known that.
Thatcher knew how amazing Jane was and how caring, challenging and down to earth, etc. He knew this already. None of the moments, while hot and adorable, represented something they didn’t like of each other and worked through that in order to grow as a couple. So, I was not sold on them. At least not 100%.
•Lunelly. Just no. Not only this will fuck the Hale dynamic, but Loren WILL NEVER allow her daughter to be with Donnelly. And before you say that it’s Luna’s decision, and I agree on that, it is a bad call from the authors. You don’t HAVE to pair off everyone and Donnelly is almost 10 years older than Luna. It will look like he took advantage of her regardless if it was her idea and it will, most definitely, fuck all the bodyguards. The Tri-Force will question everyone. The parents will lose their shit. This is not like Jane and Thatcher because Jane is older and the whole fake dating thing. This is different. This will be like Ryke and Daisy all over again but WAY WORSE.
• Kitsulli. Sullivan and Akara are, most probably, the purest of them all. Their relationship should be a subplot in all the series until we get to their book and they will be damaged if words is out about Luna and Donnelly, because I don’t think it will be just once. Kitsulli is what they authors may be sacrificing for Lunelly and that’s not fair.
There are more points on each side. I loved how Jane reminded me of Lily so much. She had these thoughts or quirks that were so Lily like, I was beaming. I liked how Maximoff, Farrow and Jane bonded and how regal The Cobalt Empire is, but I have concerns. I don’t know where the series is headed and like I said: you don’t have to pair off everyone.
We are getting another Cobaretti book and I hope Jane and Thatcher make mistakes, show their flaws and love each other because of them. We are also getting another Marrow book and I am not excited about it. It should be Sulli’s.
December 21, 2023
3.5/5
They were cute, but this series should be about Cobalts and Cobalts only.
They were cute, but this series should be about Cobalts and Cobalts only.
“You’re meant to be in my arms, Jane.”
July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 (4/5 ⭐️)
Can't talk. Have to start the next one. Not even pretending to pause between books.
Can't talk. Have to start the next one. Not even pretending to pause between books.
June 19, 2024
“It seems we are dreadfully tangled, you and I.”
Reread #3 Update:
This was a buddy reread with Navya! <3
Reread #2 Update:
Oh look at that, I read this book again. AND IT HAD ONLY BEEN 2 MONTHS SINCE THE LAST REREAD. Honestly, though, what did you expect, I’m obsessed with this series. I definitely still love this book as much as the other times I read it, but one note I want to make is that some of the conflicts do seem a bit less dramatic than they did before. Maybe that’s because I’ve been reading a lot of high fantasy recently, but I feel like sometimes the problems they run into are overblown and freak the characters out for no reason.
Reread #1 Update:
I still love this book, and Jane and Thatcher were still so cute and fun the second time around! <3
Original Review:
To start things off, I feel like these past few books I haven’t mentioned how interesting it has been to see an insider perspective on the bodyguards. In the Addicted and Calloway Sisters series, the families were still gaining popularity and hiring bodyguards, and so it wasn’t an aspect we ever got to read about. Now we get to see the inner workings of the team which I love reading about!
⇢The Trope
Let’s talk about the fake dating trope, which obviously plays a role in this book. First of all, I’ve read so many books with it that if it’s done in the same way, I get bored pretty easily. Fortunately, I loved the way it was integrated into this plot and didn’t ever feel like it was too similar to another book I’ve read with that trope.
“We’re selling this well.” Another small smile tugs my cheeks. “It’s like we’re partners in crime, you and I.”
⇢Jane
Have I mentioned how much I adore Jane? I already knew I would love reading from Jane’s perspective, and I was right. She’s such an interesting and intellectual character, the type you can’t help but root for. I really wish that she got more than two books because her povs are amazing!
"Confidence should be engrained in my DNA, but to reach into the well, I have to constantly remind myself that I am good enough.
I won’t devalue her achievements just to find value in myself. My mom is brilliant and beautiful. And so am I. Just in my own way.”
⇢Jane and Thatcher
Jane and Thatcher may not be my favourite couple in this series, but they’re adorable and that can’t be contested. I loved their chemistry and all of their banter? interactions? conversations? whatever you want to call it, it was great.
. ⋅ ˚̣- : ✧ : – ⭒ ❦ ⭒ – : ✧ : -˚̣⋅ .
My Tangled Like Us Playlist:
Cage The Soul by James Quick
Take A Chance On Me by ABBA
You’re The One That I Want by Lo-Fang
MY SPOTIFY ❦
MY LINKTREE ❦
November 18, 2020
4.5 stars
I'm stuck on how to rate this book. Throughout the entire book I knew this was going to be a 4.5 star kind of read for me but it just kept teetering between feeling more like a 4 star read or a 5 star one. Up until around 85% I thought for sure it was probably more of a 4 star read but then the last 15% for some reason really makes me feel like it's closer to a 5 star despite the little things that made me feel up until then that it wasn't. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprise if my rating continues to change as the day goes by and I keep changing it on goodreads between 4 and 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book and getting to know Jane and Thatcher and see them fall into their romance. I loved getting to know Banks, getting to know the Moretti brother's family, seeing more of the Cobalts (though I really feel like we didn't get nearly as much of the siblings as I thought we would considering this was Jane's book), and again, I loved Jane and Thatcher together.
I do feel like this book kinda threw us into the middle of their romance and I felt myself often feeling in the beginning that I was being told about these feelings they had for each other (in particular, Thatcher) when in the previous books I never saw any sort of indication of it. Sure we all hoped and speculated but I thought this book would really show us the slow burn of them realizing their attraction and feelings for each other. I thought there'd be angst, especially from Thatcher but that didn't really happen. I think I needed more from the beginning; I get that this is a continual series but there really wasn't enough of Jane and Thatcher in the first three books to set up in my opinion the way they set it up in TLU. I needed for it to be shown more versus being told about how they're so attracted to each other, how Thatcher likes her, etc.
But that's not to say that I didn't love them, because I did. And their chemistry? Holy hell they have it in SPADES. I loved how Thatcher opened up and tried so hard to give her every part of him, even though he knew that she wouldn't want to be with him past their arrangement. He wanted to give her every part of him and he'd take any part of her he could get. And I loved how Jane felt safe with him and comfortable with him in a way she'd never felt before. And the more she learned about him, the more they shared different parts of each other between them, the more I felt myself getting so soft for them.
I feel like the book ends in a way that's hopeful while also leaving readers wondering what sort of drama will be in store for Jane, Thatcher and the other secondary characters and it's definitely got my interest piqued.
Below are some more spoiler thoughts that honestly are just ramblings that make zero sense and are mostly me talking in circles as I try to understand my thoughts about certain scenes or things that happened in the book. In all honestly, these thoughts and feelings will probably change with time and a reread but they're how I feel right now, immediately after finishing the book and I wanted to write that down. Enter at your own risk.
I'm stuck on how to rate this book. Throughout the entire book I knew this was going to be a 4.5 star kind of read for me but it just kept teetering between feeling more like a 4 star read or a 5 star one. Up until around 85% I thought for sure it was probably more of a 4 star read but then the last 15% for some reason really makes me feel like it's closer to a 5 star despite the little things that made me feel up until then that it wasn't. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprise if my rating continues to change as the day goes by and I keep changing it on goodreads between 4 and 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book and getting to know Jane and Thatcher and see them fall into their romance. I loved getting to know Banks, getting to know the Moretti brother's family, seeing more of the Cobalts (though I really feel like we didn't get nearly as much of the siblings as I thought we would considering this was Jane's book), and again, I loved Jane and Thatcher together.
I do feel like this book kinda threw us into the middle of their romance and I felt myself often feeling in the beginning that I was being told about these feelings they had for each other (in particular, Thatcher) when in the previous books I never saw any sort of indication of it. Sure we all hoped and speculated but I thought this book would really show us the slow burn of them realizing their attraction and feelings for each other. I thought there'd be angst, especially from Thatcher but that didn't really happen. I think I needed more from the beginning; I get that this is a continual series but there really wasn't enough of Jane and Thatcher in the first three books to set up in my opinion the way they set it up in TLU. I needed for it to be shown more versus being told about how they're so attracted to each other, how Thatcher likes her, etc.
But that's not to say that I didn't love them, because I did. And their chemistry? Holy hell they have it in SPADES. I loved how Thatcher opened up and tried so hard to give her every part of him, even though he knew that she wouldn't want to be with him past their arrangement. He wanted to give her every part of him and he'd take any part of her he could get. And I loved how Jane felt safe with him and comfortable with him in a way she'd never felt before. And the more she learned about him, the more they shared different parts of each other between them, the more I felt myself getting so soft for them.
I feel like the book ends in a way that's hopeful while also leaving readers wondering what sort of drama will be in store for Jane, Thatcher and the other secondary characters and it's definitely got my interest piqued.
Below are some more spoiler thoughts that honestly are just ramblings that make zero sense and are mostly me talking in circles as I try to understand my thoughts about certain scenes or things that happened in the book. In all honestly, these thoughts and feelings will probably change with time and a reread but they're how I feel right now, immediately after finishing the book and I wanted to write that down. Enter at your own risk.
March 26, 2019
Audio - 4.5 stars
Story - 4 stars
Story - 4 stars
January 30, 2019
5 hell-freaking-yes stars!
How to protect your heart:
Let your bodyguard have it.
Like any mad Addicted/Like Us fan, I have been desperate to get my hands on this book, and OMG it was worth the wait! The story of Jane Cobalt (eldest daughter of Connor and Rose) and her stern and serious bodyguard, Thatcher Morreti, this romance has been hinted at in previous books of the series and it gave me everything I was hoping for!
Let me just say that this book is NOT a standalone! You need to have read the previous three books in the Like Us series – and ideally, the Addicted series as well. This is Jane’s first book, but it is a continuation of the story that runs through the whole series, so make sure you’re all caught up before diving in!
We’ve seen 23-year-old Jane through the eyes of her best friend/cousin/other half, Maximoff Hale, getting glimpses of her quirky individuality, and I just loved getting inside of her head. As the eldest of all of the Addicted offspring she, along with Moffy, feel a proud sense of responsibility over her younger siblings and cousins and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for her family. She is loving, kind and incredibly intelligent, but she also has her vulnerabilities. She’s not sure what she wants to do or where she fits in the world, and she has her insecurities like any person does, but she owns it, and the complexity of her character mixed with her confidence is beautiful to see.
Thatcher Morreti is Jane’s assigned bodyguard. He and his twin brother have been working with the famous families for years and they have a great respect and dedication to their jobs. Thatcher, in particular, has been attached to Jane for a while, but has only been working one-on-one with her for a year, and though they’ve had hurdles to overcome, it’s a good match and there isn’t anything that he wouldn’t do for his client.
I always fall for a wonderful romantic hero, and Thatcher is just that. He’s very different from the other guys in this series, but even in all of his serious stoicism, he’s absolutely perfect! Dedicated, loyal, and beautifully protective, he cares a lot about his job and the ones he protects. But there is another side to him that I loved getting to explore – his raging, completely inappropriate attraction to his client. Holy damn! We knew there was something between them, but finally getting Thatcher’s perspective shows us that he’s a devastatingly sexual alpha, catapulting this book straight into a steamy pile of lust, and I was giddy with excitement.
Jane’s attraction is just as evident – probably even more so – and every moment between them is dripping in anticipation. They want each other badly, every look, every touch, every word had so much meaning, and I loved seeing them together.
I could feel the chemistry between them that builds and builds, bringing fantastic intensity and a massive case of blue-lady-balls because they know they can’t be together. Maximoff and Farrow have done the client/bodyguard thing, and the security force as a whole won’t stand for another relationship like it. Thatcher and Jane both know this, so instead we get an incredibly intense situation that sizzles the pages.
But when a devastating betrayal throws Jane into a very unwelcome spotlight, making her a target of men all over the country pursuing her, it is suggested that she enter into a fake relationship to show her unavailability. And who better to be her fake boyfriend than the man who is constantly by her side and who she trusts more than anyone – Thatcher.
It’s an irresistible setup, and it one that had me squeeing with delight as Jane and Thatcher finally get the opportunity to be together in a way that they have wanted for so long – even if it is all supposed to be fake.
It’s beautiful, it’s emotional, and holy hell, it’s hot, and with all of the feels between them it takes no time at all for their passion for each other to finally unleash, and everything is about to change.
I loved it! I love how they throw themselves into it and don’t hold back, I love how honest they are with each other about it, I love how the secretive nature of it all adds extra excitement, and the sexy time is off the freaking charts! It’s smoking hot, but so much more than that, there is an intensity about the two of them together that is almost palpable. They clearly feel something for each other before they even go there, and I could feel their incredible connection in the way that they are together, and holy hot damn, those scenes are almost breathtaking!
But being with Jane – even in pretend – has consequences for Thatcher, with him becoming a reluctant celebrity in his own right, forcing the reveal of secrets that he has tried to keep hidden. And with their ‘relationship’ on a short timeline, and Thatcher’s career and the reputation of the security force on the line, they are in an impossible situation. What will happen if the truth comes out? What will they be willing to risk to be together? And just what kind of future could they possibly have?
It’s a wildly intense ride that kept me captivated and made me fall in mad love with these two – both individually and as a couple. They have a lot to figure out and I felt like I was a part of the journey with them, and loved watching them navigate the ups and downs and the emotional turmoil of it all.
The rest of the family are a big part of the story. Maximoff and Farrow feature a lot, of course, as well as Sulli, Luna, and Jane’s siblings. And the security boys are a constant presence – especially Thatcher’s brother, Banks. I loved getting to see them all. The dynamics are fantastic as always, and there are hints at future setups that I can’t wait to see unfold.
The story ends in a good place. There isn’t really a cliffhanger, but you know there is more to come, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for these two next.
5 ‘I ♥ Cobaretti’ stars!
How to protect your heart:
Let your bodyguard have it.
Like any mad Addicted/Like Us fan, I have been desperate to get my hands on this book, and OMG it was worth the wait! The story of Jane Cobalt (eldest daughter of Connor and Rose) and her stern and serious bodyguard, Thatcher Morreti, this romance has been hinted at in previous books of the series and it gave me everything I was hoping for!
Let me just say that this book is NOT a standalone! You need to have read the previous three books in the Like Us series – and ideally, the Addicted series as well. This is Jane’s first book, but it is a continuation of the story that runs through the whole series, so make sure you’re all caught up before diving in!
We’ve seen 23-year-old Jane through the eyes of her best friend/cousin/other half, Maximoff Hale, getting glimpses of her quirky individuality, and I just loved getting inside of her head. As the eldest of all of the Addicted offspring she, along with Moffy, feel a proud sense of responsibility over her younger siblings and cousins and there is nothing she wouldn’t do for her family. She is loving, kind and incredibly intelligent, but she also has her vulnerabilities. She’s not sure what she wants to do or where she fits in the world, and she has her insecurities like any person does, but she owns it, and the complexity of her character mixed with her confidence is beautiful to see.
My mom started her fashion company when she was only fifteen. Ladies and gentlemen, let all of that sink in.
Fifteen.
I’m twenty-three and I can hardly decide which brand of toothpaste to use.
It’s becoming shamefully easier to say, I am not worthy to be a Cobalt.
Confidence should be engrained in my DNA, but to reach into the well, I have to constantly remind myself that I am good enough.
I won’t devalue her achievements just to find value in myself.
My mom is brilliant and beautiful.
And so I am. Just in my own way.
Thatcher Morreti is Jane’s assigned bodyguard. He and his twin brother have been working with the famous families for years and they have a great respect and dedication to their jobs. Thatcher, in particular, has been attached to Jane for a while, but has only been working one-on-one with her for a year, and though they’ve had hurdles to overcome, it’s a good match and there isn’t anything that he wouldn’t do for his client.
He’s safety, the forceful gravity that grounds me, that helps stop me from ratting sideways inside a world that tries and tries to shake me.
I always fall for a wonderful romantic hero, and Thatcher is just that. He’s very different from the other guys in this series, but even in all of his serious stoicism, he’s absolutely perfect! Dedicated, loyal, and beautifully protective, he cares a lot about his job and the ones he protects. But there is another side to him that I loved getting to explore – his raging, completely inappropriate attraction to his client. Holy damn! We knew there was something between them, but finally getting Thatcher’s perspective shows us that he’s a devastatingly sexual alpha, catapulting this book straight into a steamy pile of lust, and I was giddy with excitement.
There is only one of Jane, no other person can be all of what she is, and anyone who harasses this girl might as well be tearing the wings off an angel.
I’m honoured that I get to be the one to keep her safe.
She’s my duty.
I also shouldn’t want to fuck an angel.
Jane’s attraction is just as evident – probably even more so – and every moment between them is dripping in anticipation. They want each other badly, every look, every touch, every word had so much meaning, and I loved seeing them together.
In another life, I’d wrap myself up in the powerful heavenliness of Thatcher Moretti, like he’s my warrior archangel prepared to blanket me with his twelve-foot wingspan. All before he hoists me around—
Thatcher turns slightly. And he catches my ogling gaze.
Flush reaches my cheeks. Merde. “Thatcher.” I’ve greeted him five times today already.
He crosses his arms. “Jane.” His deep tone is never scolding towards me.
I could feel the chemistry between them that builds and builds, bringing fantastic intensity and a massive case of blue-lady-balls because they know they can’t be together. Maximoff and Farrow have done the client/bodyguard thing, and the security force as a whole won’t stand for another relationship like it. Thatcher and Jane both know this, so instead we get an incredibly intense situation that sizzles the pages.
She stares at me, entranced. Like my silent authority is a slow-burning fuck.
My blood heats, muscles on fucking fire.
But when a devastating betrayal throws Jane into a very unwelcome spotlight, making her a target of men all over the country pursuing her, it is suggested that she enter into a fake relationship to show her unavailability. And who better to be her fake boyfriend than the man who is constantly by her side and who she trusts more than anyone – Thatcher.
It’s an irresistible setup, and it one that had me squeeing with delight as Jane and Thatcher finally get the opportunity to be together in a way that they have wanted for so long – even if it is all supposed to be fake.
I clasp her face, my large hand enveloping her flushed cheek. “You’re meant to be in my arms, Jane.”
It’s beautiful, it’s emotional, and holy hell, it’s hot, and with all of the feels between them it takes no time at all for their passion for each other to finally unleash, and everything is about to change.
We’re kerosene together. And we’ve finally lit the match.
In my head, there’s no going back.
I loved it! I love how they throw themselves into it and don’t hold back, I love how honest they are with each other about it, I love how the secretive nature of it all adds extra excitement, and the sexy time is off the freaking charts! It’s smoking hot, but so much more than that, there is an intensity about the two of them together that is almost palpable. They clearly feel something for each other before they even go there, and I could feel their incredible connection in the way that they are together, and holy hot damn, those scenes are almost breathtaking!
But being with Jane – even in pretend – has consequences for Thatcher, with him becoming a reluctant celebrity in his own right, forcing the reveal of secrets that he has tried to keep hidden. And with their ‘relationship’ on a short timeline, and Thatcher’s career and the reputation of the security force on the line, they are in an impossible situation. What will happen if the truth comes out? What will they be willing to risk to be together? And just what kind of future could they possibly have?
“It seems we are dreadfully tangled, you and I.”
It’s a wildly intense ride that kept me captivated and made me fall in mad love with these two – both individually and as a couple. They have a lot to figure out and I felt like I was a part of the journey with them, and loved watching them navigate the ups and downs and the emotional turmoil of it all.
The rest of the family are a big part of the story. Maximoff and Farrow feature a lot, of course, as well as Sulli, Luna, and Jane’s siblings. And the security boys are a constant presence – especially Thatcher’s brother, Banks. I loved getting to see them all. The dynamics are fantastic as always, and there are hints at future setups that I can’t wait to see unfold.
The story ends in a good place. There isn’t really a cliffhanger, but you know there is more to come, and I can’t wait to see what is in store for these two next.
5 ‘I ♥ Cobaretti’ stars!
January 28, 2024
I absolutely ADORED Jane and Tatcher and I am screaming because of that ending and I need more of them!!
Jane was just the most lovable character to exist. The way she would just simp over Thatcher and stumble over her words with him was hella cute. And it was so good to see Rose and Connor even if it was a chapter. I’ll take what I can get.
THATCHER FREAKING MORETTI IS MY WEAKNESS. He literally talks about Jane all the time in his head and GAHHH I loved watching him struggle to not think of her only to go full speed ahead. And omg the Italian?! The dry cut way he speaks?! I’m down bad for this guy with no shame.
It was so nice to read about her family and their dynamics. But the banter between Moffy and Farrow was the highlight of the book—that’s a lie, the highlight was MF LUNELLY! Omg. I’m freaking out bc CHAPTER 35 *screaming and doing cartwheels around the house*
I loved every single thing in this book!!
𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
Toodles, the lazy tuxedo cat, is my spirit animal.
Also someone please tell me that we’re getting a Charlie cobalt book!
𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: 🎧
She - Bella dose
Danny Fernandez - addicted
I’m sold - parsa
Opinion - Haley Sullivan
Hard - Dana Williams
Anyway - Austin ward
Diamonds are forever - Jason derulo
Hollywood haze - ceruleun
Shut up and listen - angelicca x Nicholas bonnin
One damn good mistake - miss benny
How can you tell - YVR
𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
💛“Thatcher suddenly rips the frilly lace right off its seams. In one motion, it’s gone.
My ovaries just exploded.”
💛“I pat his firm chest, not just once, but thrice.”
❤️“they’d choose an unflattering photo, not Photoshop me to look prettier.”
“You’re prettier without it,” I say without thinking. Goddammit
~🤭💞
💛“I do a quick sweep of the room and locate the cats. All but one is in sight. Licorice can be shy, and he’s the most skittish. It’s made me more concerned about him.”
~💘💘
💛“Assertive, considerate, stern and protective. ”
❤️“It’s been clear to me that we’re kerosene together. And we’ve finally lit the match.”
💛“Inspecting every outlet, and I pick up some of her blouses off the floor, folding them on her vanity stool.”
~ him sorting her room while being on duty. Where do I find myself one?!
💛“she notes like she’s still constructing a PowerPoint about me. It’s one of the cutest things she does”
~ AWWWWH 🥹
💗💗💗“I’m frozen.
She’s frozen.
Donnelly is like water on a hot summer’s day”
~STOP IM SCREAMINGGGG
❤️“You would’ve been my Tarzan, and I would’ve been your Jane.”
~ That’s so fricken adorable and cute and cute and adorable *sigh*
Jane was just the most lovable character to exist. The way she would just simp over Thatcher and stumble over her words with him was hella cute. And it was so good to see Rose and Connor even if it was a chapter. I’ll take what I can get.
THATCHER FREAKING MORETTI IS MY WEAKNESS. He literally talks about Jane all the time in his head and GAHHH I loved watching him struggle to not think of her only to go full speed ahead. And omg the Italian?! The dry cut way he speaks?! I’m down bad for this guy with no shame.
It was so nice to read about her family and their dynamics. But the banter between Moffy and Farrow was the highlight of the book—that’s a lie, the highlight was MF LUNELLY! Omg. I’m freaking out bc CHAPTER 35 *screaming and doing cartwheels around the house*
I loved every single thing in this book!!
𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
Toodles, the lazy tuxedo cat, is my spirit animal.
Also someone please tell me that we’re getting a Charlie cobalt book!
𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀: 🎧
She - Bella dose
Danny Fernandez - addicted
I’m sold - parsa
Opinion - Haley Sullivan
Hard - Dana Williams
Anyway - Austin ward
Diamonds are forever - Jason derulo
Hollywood haze - ceruleun
Shut up and listen - angelicca x Nicholas bonnin
One damn good mistake - miss benny
How can you tell - YVR
𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀:
💛“Thatcher suddenly rips the frilly lace right off its seams. In one motion, it’s gone.
My ovaries just exploded.”
💛“I pat his firm chest, not just once, but thrice.”
❤️“they’d choose an unflattering photo, not Photoshop me to look prettier.”
“You’re prettier without it,” I say without thinking. Goddammit
~🤭💞
💛“I do a quick sweep of the room and locate the cats. All but one is in sight. Licorice can be shy, and he’s the most skittish. It’s made me more concerned about him.”
~💘💘
💛“Assertive, considerate, stern and protective. ”
❤️“It’s been clear to me that we’re kerosene together. And we’ve finally lit the match.”
💛“Inspecting every outlet, and I pick up some of her blouses off the floor, folding them on her vanity stool.”
~ him sorting her room while being on duty. Where do I find myself one?!
💛“she notes like she’s still constructing a PowerPoint about me. It’s one of the cutest things she does”
~ AWWWWH 🥹
💗💗💗“I’m frozen.
She’s frozen.
Donnelly is like water on a hot summer’s day”
~STOP IM SCREAMINGGGG
❤️“You would’ve been my Tarzan, and I would’ve been your Jane.”
~ That’s so fricken adorable and cute and cute and adorable *sigh*
January 28, 2019
For a bit there I didn't think I was going to like this one. It didn't really "take off" for me until the second half.
I found the pacing of the first half to be very slow. And quite honestly Thatcher and Jane just didn't do much for me. They mostly stared at each other, mooned over each other and had repeated internal monologues about how they can't be together.
BUT, they grew on me, and by the second half I was more invested. Of course, my favorite parts were the scenes with Moffy and Farrow. *shrugs*
But overall, it was a nice addition to the series and wasn't bad considering my MM preferences. However, I absolutely HATE the addition of Tony's character and I don't see how there is any way possible I will ever like him.
I found the pacing of the first half to be very slow. And quite honestly Thatcher and Jane just didn't do much for me. They mostly stared at each other, mooned over each other and had repeated internal monologues about how they can't be together.
BUT, they grew on me, and by the second half I was more invested. Of course, my favorite parts were the scenes with Moffy and Farrow. *shrugs*
But overall, it was a nice addition to the series and wasn't bad considering my MM preferences. However, I absolutely HATE the addition of Tony's character and I don't see how there is any way possible I will ever like him.
January 20, 2019
Five Cobaretti stars ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When it comes to the Ritchie twins, I never have any doubt about them delivering their best. And Tangled Like Us is the reflection of that.
I absolutely enjoyed and loved learning everything about Jane & Thatcher in depth... I squealed, swooned, laughed and cried. Then again, no Ritchie sisters’ books is ever complete without all the feels.
Jane Eleanor Cobalt is precious as a pearl and must be protected at all costs. Our resident cat lady with an eclectic fashion taste is unapologetically herself and I’m absolute in awe of her. No matter how much the media tried to bring her down, she always stood confident with her head held high - as any Cobalt would. She’s only 23 and still figuring out what she wants to do in life and I love that it makes her real and relatable to us. Connor & Rose’s little girl has just began her journey and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for her.
Thatcher Moretti is an enigma since day 1. Out of all SFO bodyguards, I am team Thatcher because I hold a soft spot for this quiet, broody 6’7 Italian American. I see glimpses of Ryke Meadows in him when it comes his will to protect people and letting others assume the worst of him when he’s so far from that. I loved seeing his bond with his twin, Banks - whom I absolutely adore! We learn so much about Thatcher as a person and it just makes me love him harder.
It was a treat to witness the relationship develop between Jane and Thatcher and let me just say the steam has never been this painfully high *fans self* What I adored more than mutual attraction, was their mutual respect, trust and understanding for one another. It’s what makes any bond strong.
It was also wonderful to see the famous ones and their bodyguards as always and I just can’t get enough of them! I want to devour all their stories and it will be worth the wait.
Tangled Like Us was only just a beginning for Jane & Thatcher, in every sense and you bet I can’t wait to see how their relationship shapes up in the best way ever in Sinful Like Us.
——- EDITED ——-
THAT COVER!! THAT BLURB!! THE HYPE IS FUCKING REAL!!
When the Ritchie twins hinted that the storyline was one of a popular trope, THAT one was one of my top guesses. And I just know that they are gonna make it their own, spectacular and epic AF!!
In the mean time, I’m gonna wait every moment in agony for Cobaretti ❤️
——————————————-
*squeals and jumps*
This is gonna be all kinds of epic! I’m so obsessed with Jane & Thatcher, it’s ridiculous!
When it comes to the Ritchie twins, I never have any doubt about them delivering their best. And Tangled Like Us is the reflection of that.
I absolutely enjoyed and loved learning everything about Jane & Thatcher in depth... I squealed, swooned, laughed and cried. Then again, no Ritchie sisters’ books is ever complete without all the feels.
Jane Eleanor Cobalt is precious as a pearl and must be protected at all costs. Our resident cat lady with an eclectic fashion taste is unapologetically herself and I’m absolute in awe of her. No matter how much the media tried to bring her down, she always stood confident with her head held high - as any Cobalt would. She’s only 23 and still figuring out what she wants to do in life and I love that it makes her real and relatable to us. Connor & Rose’s little girl has just began her journey and I cannot wait to see what life has in store for her.
Thatcher Moretti is an enigma since day 1. Out of all SFO bodyguards, I am team Thatcher because I hold a soft spot for this quiet, broody 6’7 Italian American. I see glimpses of Ryke Meadows in him when it comes his will to protect people and letting others assume the worst of him when he’s so far from that. I loved seeing his bond with his twin, Banks - whom I absolutely adore! We learn so much about Thatcher as a person and it just makes me love him harder.
It was a treat to witness the relationship develop between Jane and Thatcher and let me just say the steam has never been this painfully high *fans self* What I adored more than mutual attraction, was their mutual respect, trust and understanding for one another. It’s what makes any bond strong.
It was also wonderful to see the famous ones and their bodyguards as always and I just can’t get enough of them! I want to devour all their stories and it will be worth the wait.
Tangled Like Us was only just a beginning for Jane & Thatcher, in every sense and you bet I can’t wait to see how their relationship shapes up in the best way ever in Sinful Like Us.
——- EDITED ——-
THAT COVER!! THAT BLURB!! THE HYPE IS FUCKING REAL!!
When the Ritchie twins hinted that the storyline was one of a popular trope, THAT one was one of my top guesses. And I just know that they are gonna make it their own, spectacular and epic AF!!
In the mean time, I’m gonna wait every moment in agony for Cobaretti ❤️
——————————————-
*squeals and jumps*
This is gonna be all kinds of epic! I’m so obsessed with Jane & Thatcher, it’s ridiculous!
January 15, 2023
3.5 stars
I want to love it. This book is the best in this series so far, and it's got so much potential (from the way the relationship had previously been built up, to the character and relationship types, to the tropes - bodyguard romance, grumpy sunshine, fake dating, male lead pining, guy falls first, etc.), but there's such an obvious decline in writing quality between the Addicted/Calloway series and this one. There were so many moments reading this when the phrase "show don't tell" was running through my brain on repeat. Although I really like Jane and Thatcher, both individually and as a couple, everything feels so much less authentic compared to the Addicted series. Yes, the characters love and protect each other, but no matter how good the scenarios they ended up in were, the chemistry just didn't compare to that of the core six. That being said, I did really enjoy the plot and romance of this book. It's the best in the series so far, and the chemistry was much better in the second half of the book compared to the first. I hope this series will keep getting better, and I'm excited for the next book of Jane and Thatcher, but I feel like a big issue with this series is that even though I love these characters, some of them are not written to be main characters. For example, I love Luna, but I cannot imagine her as a main character. Her quirks are cute, but I don't know how they'll be written from her perspective. This was even an issue with Jane, who I love. The authors tried to write her as smart and witty, like Connor and Rose, but the way they did that was just throwing in unnecessary adjectives/adverbs and French into her sentences. The number of times she said "truly" and "merci" drove me insane. If she were a side character it would have worked, but main characters need to be fleshed out beyond their respective quirks. Ok, very last complaint, but authors need to stop describing character outfits. I don't care how iconic it is in the moment, it always ages terribly. I love Jane, and I wanted to imagine her as the fashion icon she was written to be, but her tutu and leopard print outfits were described one too many times to ignore.
I want to love it. This book is the best in this series so far, and it's got so much potential (from the way the relationship had previously been built up, to the character and relationship types, to the tropes - bodyguard romance, grumpy sunshine, fake dating, male lead pining, guy falls first, etc.), but there's such an obvious decline in writing quality between the Addicted/Calloway series and this one. There were so many moments reading this when the phrase "show don't tell" was running through my brain on repeat. Although I really like Jane and Thatcher, both individually and as a couple, everything feels so much less authentic compared to the Addicted series. Yes, the characters love and protect each other, but no matter how good the scenarios they ended up in were, the chemistry just didn't compare to that of the core six. That being said, I did really enjoy the plot and romance of this book. It's the best in the series so far, and the chemistry was much better in the second half of the book compared to the first. I hope this series will keep getting better, and I'm excited for the next book of Jane and Thatcher, but I feel like a big issue with this series is that even though I love these characters, some of them are not written to be main characters. For example, I love Luna, but I cannot imagine her as a main character. Her quirks are cute, but I don't know how they'll be written from her perspective. This was even an issue with Jane, who I love. The authors tried to write her as smart and witty, like Connor and Rose, but the way they did that was just throwing in unnecessary adjectives/adverbs and French into her sentences. The number of times she said "truly" and "merci" drove me insane. If she were a side character it would have worked, but main characters need to be fleshed out beyond their respective quirks. Ok, very last complaint, but authors need to stop describing character outfits. I don't care how iconic it is in the moment, it always ages terribly. I love Jane, and I wanted to imagine her as the fashion icon she was written to be, but her tutu and leopard print outfits were described one too many times to ignore.
June 27, 2022
THATCHER AND JANE ARE FUCKING ADORABLE!
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I think this is my fav in the series as of right now.
THE FAKE DATING? AMAZING
The SMUT? AMAZING
Their wholesome conversation? AMAZING
Their cute wholesome moments? AMAZING
Crumbs of other couples? AMAZING
Jane? LOVE HER
Thatcher? I LOVE HIM
UGH. I love Thatcher…. HUGE CRUSH HERE! He is amazing and how can’t Jane not fall in love with him!
I did find the start of the book slow…but then it was a very pleasant ride. Also, the ending was very open and I know there is second book that is going to SERVE.
ANYWAYS, I LOVED THIS.
I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH! I think this is my fav in the series as of right now.
THE FAKE DATING? AMAZING
The SMUT? AMAZING
Their wholesome conversation? AMAZING
Their cute wholesome moments? AMAZING
Crumbs of other couples? AMAZING
Jane? LOVE HER
Thatcher? I LOVE HIM
UGH. I love Thatcher…. HUGE CRUSH HERE! He is amazing and how can’t Jane not fall in love with him!
I did find the start of the book slow…but then it was a very pleasant ride. Also, the ending was very open and I know there is second book that is going to SERVE.
ANYWAYS, I LOVED THIS.
July 17, 2025
4⭑
Omg I loved this book and it has all the tropes I love!!!
Jane is literally my fave ever. She reminds me of both Rose and Lily so much. I see a bit of both of them in her.
Thatcher is also the nicest grumpy person ever omg. The fact that he has been into her the entire team even before they started fake dating🥺😭
Anyway can’t wait for their next book!
Omg I loved this book and it has all the tropes I love!!!
Jane is literally my fave ever. She reminds me of both Rose and Lily so much. I see a bit of both of them in her.
Thatcher is also the nicest grumpy person ever omg. The fact that he has been into her the entire team even before they started fake dating🥺😭
Anyway can’t wait for their next book!
January 18, 2019
Jane & Thatcher forever!!!!
What can I say, I devoured this one just like I’ve devoured every other KB Ritchie book I’ve read. Krista and Becca are without a doubt at the top of my author list, they are so freaking talented and their stories are simply perfect.
I was looking forward to this book ever since Damaged Like Us and needless to say this one did not disappoint. The relationship between Jane and Thatcher was so amazingly perfect, their attraction was undeniable, the tension so explosive and their respect and reverence for each other was everything. The sexy times are scorching hot too! I can’t freaking wait for the next installment of this series, so many questions and possibilities. Give me Book 5 soon please!!!!
What can I say, I devoured this one just like I’ve devoured every other KB Ritchie book I’ve read. Krista and Becca are without a doubt at the top of my author list, they are so freaking talented and their stories are simply perfect.
I was looking forward to this book ever since Damaged Like Us and needless to say this one did not disappoint. The relationship between Jane and Thatcher was so amazingly perfect, their attraction was undeniable, the tension so explosive and their respect and reverence for each other was everything. The sexy times are scorching hot too! I can’t freaking wait for the next installment of this series, so many questions and possibilities. Give me Book 5 soon please!!!!
January 30, 2019
1 star
Oh HELL... phew... that was a relief to finish.
So I have to say, first of all that this book was an improvement from the other three, BUT all this having in mind that the bar was set so low, so that's really not saying much. I think it was mostly because of the change of povs, and because these main characters were actually tolerable, unlike Maximoff and Farrow, whom we had to suffer through three continued books.
See I have a lot of issues with this book, but mostly, since problematic and hateful things have been going and going since the first book in this series, I was resigned and just expecting the worst. So really, mostly Jane and Thatcher were just boring for me, just characters I don't care about at all, but I prefer boring rather than hateful and self-absorbed characters fetishized as a couple like Maximoff and Farrow are. I just felt Jane had a few recycled traits from Lily Calloway and that doesn't sit well with me, but it's yet again no news since this series is full of recycled plots, character and couple traits. Now Thatcher was a bit better than I thought, and he seemed to be the only bodyguard that actually did his job at first, but the world these "celebrities" live in is just so ridiculously unrealistic that it diminishes the meaning of "bodyguard", "celebrity" and all the terms related to it. So, yet again, a bodyguard doing his job is not much to say either.
There's something that's been nagging at me and that's HOW aren't more people calling out these authors for that LunaxDonnelly shit??
Also, why am I not surprised there was more Marrow content than anything else in here? It was a Jane Cobalt&Thatcher Moretti book and yet we still get the couple of the previous three books as a prominent focus.
I honestly, HONESTLY wish I could just drop this series, since it's just so bad, wrong and problematic in so many ways, but truth is, I'm too attached to Charlie Cobalt, the actual, surprisingly good character in this series and as long as he exists and appears in this series, I can't leave him. At least not yet.
Oh HELL... phew... that was a relief to finish.
So I have to say, first of all that this book was an improvement from the other three, BUT all this having in mind that the bar was set so low, so that's really not saying much. I think it was mostly because of the change of povs, and because these main characters were actually tolerable, unlike Maximoff and Farrow, whom we had to suffer through three continued books.
See I have a lot of issues with this book, but mostly, since problematic and hateful things have been going and going since the first book in this series, I was resigned and just expecting the worst. So really, mostly Jane and Thatcher were just boring for me, just characters I don't care about at all, but I prefer boring rather than hateful and self-absorbed characters fetishized as a couple like Maximoff and Farrow are. I just felt Jane had a few recycled traits from Lily Calloway and that doesn't sit well with me, but it's yet again no news since this series is full of recycled plots, character and couple traits. Now Thatcher was a bit better than I thought, and he seemed to be the only bodyguard that actually did his job at first, but the world these "celebrities" live in is just so ridiculously unrealistic that it diminishes the meaning of "bodyguard", "celebrity" and all the terms related to it. So, yet again, a bodyguard doing his job is not much to say either.
There's something that's been nagging at me and that's HOW aren't more people calling out these authors for that LunaxDonnelly shit??
Also, why am I not surprised there was more Marrow content than anything else in here? It was a Jane Cobalt&Thatcher Moretti book and yet we still get the couple of the previous three books as a prominent focus.
I honestly, HONESTLY wish I could just drop this series, since it's just so bad, wrong and problematic in so many ways, but truth is, I'm too attached to Charlie Cobalt, the actual, surprisingly good character in this series and as long as he exists and appears in this series, I can't leave him. At least not yet.
February 7, 2019
4 ⭐'s
I'm a surprisingly diehard Moffy/Farrow fan and I was totally okay reading this just to get more about them (which btw is amazing as always), however, I didn't expect to be pulled in to Jane and Thatcher's relationship like I did.
Don't get me wrong, I love Jane but Thatcher hasn't come across as the warmest guy. I just wasn't sure how this would work out. And it wasn't without problems.
I loved the whole forbidden aspect but at the beginning, their relationship seemed a bit clinical especially when Thatcher was explaining where he was putting things. 😉 Luckily, towards the end, I think they were even wearing me out!
It was amazing getting updates on some of the other siblings/cousins...and some interesting new hookups. I still want a Sullivan book but Charlie has become oh so intriguing!
One big issue I have (besides all the negative paparazzi) is what competent security company would allow them to live in such an unsecured townhouse. Granted, they can't really make them move but they seem open to the idea. Where's all the technology? It's just mind boggling.
I was happy with the way it ended but, of course, it has sucked me into another book (all too willingly) and besides the title is all too enticing! Sinful Like Us is up next.
I'm a surprisingly diehard Moffy/Farrow fan and I was totally okay reading this just to get more about them (which btw is amazing as always), however, I didn't expect to be pulled in to Jane and Thatcher's relationship like I did.
Don't get me wrong, I love Jane but Thatcher hasn't come across as the warmest guy. I just wasn't sure how this would work out. And it wasn't without problems.
I loved the whole forbidden aspect but at the beginning, their relationship seemed a bit clinical especially when Thatcher was explaining where he was putting things. 😉 Luckily, towards the end, I think they were even wearing me out!
It was amazing getting updates on some of the other siblings/cousins...and some interesting new hookups. I still want a Sullivan book but Charlie has become oh so intriguing!
One big issue I have (besides all the negative paparazzi) is what competent security company would allow them to live in such an unsecured townhouse. Granted, they can't really make them move but they seem open to the idea. Where's all the technology? It's just mind boggling.
I was happy with the way it ended but, of course, it has sucked me into another book (all too willingly) and besides the title is all too enticing! Sinful Like Us is up next.
Want to read
March 18, 2018OMG. Jane and Thatcher!!! #waitingbreathlessly
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