A
sexy enemies-to-lovers romance set in the world of the Wrights about Hollin
& Piper from USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde…
No one on this planet pushes my buttons like Hollin Abbey.
I don’t know if it’s the rugged, sexy cowboy look or the Harley Davidson
motorcycle or the cocky swagger. Or just him. But whenever we’re together we
fight like cats and dogs.
Now our vineyards are rivals in the annual wine competition, and I’m determined
to win.
I just have to take out my Wright rival.
Don’t miss our reviews of other books in the Wright series!
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Ruthie
– ☆☆☆☆
This is the tenth book in the series – and I was so happy that Piper got her
story, and that it involved Hollin Abbey was a big bonus! I would highly
recommend that you read back a bit in earlier books to get the full goodness,
but Linde gives a good reminder of backstories where needed too.
The antagonistic banter between Hollin and Piper has been evident in recent
installments, and there was a hint that there was a “love is close to hate”
kind of vibe. However, Piper was on and off with her rather wet and weak
boyfriend, Bradley. When we learn why that relationship is properly over, all
bets are off.
I love that we meet up with all the gang, and enjoy the preparations for
Peyton's wedding, as well as getting hints of future love interests for the
single members of the group. I really think that you should pick up your own
copy and enjoy the ride. There is plenty of wit, drama, sadness, and fun, along
with a delicious realisation by two lovely people that just maybe there is
something between them which is worth believing in and enjoying.
Erica
– ☆☆☆
3.5 Stars
Wright Rival is the tenth installment of the Wright series. While I do
believe it possible to read as a standalone, it wouldn't be without confusion.
An entire series of plots, cameos by past narrators, and a large presence of
the entire cast of characters always on scene would make for a confusing
standalone if you had never dipped a toe into the Wright series.
While I wouldn't truly classify this as an enemies-to-lovers situation, rivals
is a nail on the head for their interactions with one another. It's a cute,
push-pull, head-to-head every single time they share a page together. Not
particularly angsty or laden with drama, more comedic romance than
enemies-to-lovers.
Piper and Hollin run competing wineries, rivals and combatants for a wine
award. What a tasty treat of a plot, right?
Truly a good person, kindhearted and amusing, misunderstood by many... Hollin
pushes Piper's buttons, more levity than antagonism, attempting to see what
makes Piper tick. He likes her, and she would never give him the time of day,
because she was judging who she thought him to be not who he truly was. To be
honest, this judgy business made me dislike Piper when I was inside Hollin's
narration, then I liked her again during hers.
Piper has built up who Hollin is in her mind, seeing only what she wants to
see. The tats, the Harley, and the string of women. Cliché bad boy, right? She
is a strong main character, a good friend and family member. She cares deeply.
But I felt her dislike for Hollin was immature, which I felt was at odds with
her personality.
Every interaction was slightly combative but also filled with zany repartee
that I felt was super forced, to be quite honest. It didn't quite jive. Once
the barriers were down and Piper saw Hollin for who he was, I enjoyed the story
more.
While I was thrilled to see how all the Wright characters were doing as they
came onto the scene, I also felt it took away from Hollin and Piper.
Scene-stealers. Too many characters in a scene making for a chaotic feel.
Overwhelming at times, where I had to skim to lessen the stress to get to a
scene where there were three or fewer people conversing.
Every early interaction between Piper and Hollin was gone over and over again
with the rest of the Wright characters – and there are a lot of them. Ten
books' worth. "You were flirting with her!" "Was not!"
"You were flirting with him!" "No, I wasn't." This felt a lot
like filler, a little bit too middle school, especially hearing it from both
perspectives, one right after the other, after we just read it in the previous point
of view. While cutesy, warm and fuzzy, it became a bit too much for this cynic.
I liked Piper and Hollin together, but was turned off by how forceful the
"romance" was displayed. The love-hate didn't quite compute. The
constant need to make sure the reader knew both of them felt the other was hot
and annoying. Every time the narration switched and they caught sight of one
another, another rundown of how much they wanted the other but didn't like them
was monologued.
SHOW me. Stopping TELLING me. Because what was shown was at odds with what I
was being told.
I do believe fans of the Wright series and Linde will enjoy Wright Rival,
devour it in a single sitting while hankering for another helping. Hearts will
warm from seeing their favorite characters. Definitely recommend to fans.
My rating and reading enjoyment is possibly due to my mood, where something
that wouldn't ordinarily rub me did. One bit rubbed me wrong...
Not part of the review but a little rant of mine. Click HERE
to read Erica’s review on Goodreads for her rant about the scene that rubbed
her the wrong way.
K.A.
LINDE is the USA Today bestselling author of the Avoiding series,
Wrights, and more than thirty other novels. She has a master’s degree in
political science from the University of Georgia, was the head campaign worker
for the 2012 presidential campaign at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, and served as the head coach of the Duke University dance team.
She loves reading fantasy novels, binge-watching Supernatural,
traveling, and dancing in her spare time.
She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super-adorable
puppies.
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