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Wicked Hearts (2009)

by Claire Thompson(Favorite Author)

3.66 of 5 Votes: 1

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English

genre

Romance

publisher

Romance Unbound Publishing

series

Wicked Hearts

review 1: OMG! I have a new favorite Claire Thompson book! I absolutely loved this story. It touched my heart so deeply. At first I wasn't sure I was doing to like it because it's one of those stories where the main characters meet under false pretenses. Reese accepts a bet from his rich friend that he can't get the nerdiest guy in his office to sleep with him within a week. The nerd is a guy named Jeff, one of the computer programmers. Although in the beginning Reese's interest in Jeff is strictly based upon his selfish monetary interests, he of course falls in love for real.Okay, so yeah, we've all seen this trope before, but it's so beautifully written, and the two main characters are absolutely perfect for each other. I fell head over heels in love with Jeff. He was everything a... more gay guy should not be. He has no fashion sense. He's nerdy and has a bad haircut. He doesn't care about being classy and doesn't have a pretentious bone in his body.Reese, on the other hand, is a playboy. He wears the flashy clothes and eats at the upper class restaurants. He has swag and he knows it. But he is swept right off his feet by Jeff, and his heart begins to beat again as he discovers what life and love are all about. It's such a beautiful story.The villain is a complete asshole, but hey, isn't he supposed to be? He was so pathetic I kind of felt sorry for him. Hank is Reese's longtime friend, the one who made the original wager. He becomes insanely jealous when he discovers Reese has actually fallen in love with Jeff. He does everything in his power to destroy their relationship.After reading so much mediocre romance, it's truly refreshing to find a story like this. Claire Thompson writes such beautiful, gripping prose. This one will definitely go into my "all time favorites" category. (My only criticism is that it needs a better cover. I hate those naked torso covers.)
review 2: Modern day Dangerous Liaisons. I think the story has more potential than the finished product. There's more to explore in characters like Reese and his partner in crime that I would like to know more. And the geek, even with a valid backstory, seems a bit bland to me, it's hard to see how Reese would get the "enlightenment" through him, even when he's already on the verge of changing. I needed more surprises from that character but that didn't happen. But still, it's a good read and flows easily and quickly. less

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