Book Review: The Rivalry by Nikki Sloane

This was a roller coaster of a read. It’s pretty dramatic and sometimes felt like too much. Around 50% it started to drop off but picked back up in the last quarter.

I went to a college with an intense rivalry. Our rival was in the next town over so that added to it. But tons of girls from my school dates (and married) guys from the other college. So, I appreciate the rivalry aspect, but this was extreme. You kind of just have to suspend rivalry. 

Kayla and Jay have very good chemistry. They also explore that chemistry often. Kayla occasionally uses sex as a distraction. I liked when Jay realized that. He was an incredibly observant partner. I also love when authors use sex/sex scenes to explore characters and further plot.

Back to the rivalry conflict. I did have a bit of an issue with Kayla. She was incredibly irrational about it. At first it was funny, but it started to feel immature. I was really confused with how Sloane would resolve this. I was gripped. 

I’m still enjoying Nikki Sloane. I’m not sure where to go next though.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

Book Review: The Doctor by Nikki Sloane

Books like this still make me a bit uncomfortable, but I did enjoy myself. Riley from Riley Marie on YouTube said this is the middle ground between Penelope Douglas’ Birthday Girl and Katee Robert’s You’re Dad WIll Do. I see what she’s saying, but this is still very heavy on the banging bits.

This was very hot. Greg (I can’t take that name seriously for some reason) was a bit on the dominating side. Not in a jerky way, but in a kind of sexy way. He’s a father, but I wouldn’t say daddy if you know what I mean. I’m happy about the daddy talk in my books.

Cassidy was definitely young, I always would like a slightly older heroine. She just turns 20 during this. That’s a tad young for me, but I just aged her up in my head. But she was also on the immature side. Just in the way she reacted and the drama. Oh, everything was a big thing for her.

It’s been a bit, but this did feel like it had a lot of plot point similarities to Birthday Girl. It also happens basically the way you would expect. At one point, I literally thought of course this would be the conflict! It also was very fast. Cassidy breaks up with her boyfriend of 3 years and immediately falls in love with his dad. That always bothers me in my romance, but I think it’s part of the game. 

Nikki Sloane wrote a gripping and steamy book. I definitely see why she’s popular, and this worked for me. I do plan to read more of her books-especially if I can get them on audio.

Thanks for reading!
Holly