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Borrowing Blue

Book 1 in the series:Made Marian

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'Borrowing Blue' in the 'Made Marian' series by Lucy Lennox follows the story of Blue, who is dealing with a recent breakup and ends up in a pretend relationship with Tristan, a supposedly straight man. The plot revolves around the dynamics of their relationship during Blue's sister's wedding week at Tristan's vineyard estate. The writing style is described as engaging, with a mix of humor, romance, and emotional moments. explores themes of family, love, and self-discovery, set against a backdrop of a free-spirited Marian family in Northern California.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Blue and Tristan as the main focus, while a diverse group of secondary characters adds richness to the narrative.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is humorous, engaging, and features alternating first-person perspectives that provide depth and wit, making the story enjoyable.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot involves a pretend relationship that deepens as two characters navigate family dynamics during a wedding week, leading to unexpected emotional connections.

Setting:

The setting at a vineyard during a wedding week enhances the romantic atmosphere and family dynamics central to the story.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast due to the one-week timeframe, leading to intense romantic developments, though some aspects may feel rushed.
I didn’t sit down at that bar intending to tell a perfect stranger my sorry-ass breakup story, and I sure as hell didn’t expect to tongue-fuck said stranger before the night was over. But when my ex c...

Notes:

'Borrowing Blue' is the debut novel by Lucy Lennox.
The writing style is described as hilarious and engaging, making readers hooked from the start.
The story features a pretend boyfriend trope, which adds an element of fun.
It is the first book in a series focused on different couples, with no cliffhangers in individual stories.
The main couple, Blue and Tristan, experience a whirlwind romance over the course of a week.
The story includes a diverse cast of secondary characters, all of whom are interesting and entertaining.
Listeners recommend the audiobook version, praising narrator Michael Pauley's performance.
Themes of bisexual awakening and period of reflection on commitment are explored in the book.
The characters are described as having strong chemistry with moments of humor, romance, and drama.
There are many steamy scenes alongside emotional moments, which contribute to the overall enjoyment of the book.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of cheating, sexual situations, and possible emotional distress due to character's past relationships.

Has Romance?

The romance in Borrowing Blue is significant and beautifully developed, driving the plot and engaging readers throughout.

From The Publisher:

Blue: When my ex walks into the resort bar with his new husband on his arm, I want nothing more than to prove to him that I've moved on. Thankfully, the sexy stranger sitting next to me is more than willing to share a few kisses in the name of revenge. It gets even better when those scorching kisses turn into a night of fiery passion.

The only problem? Turns out the stranger's brother is marrying my sister later this week.

Tristan: I have one rule: no messing with the guests at my vineyard resort. Of course the one exception I make turns out to be my future brother-in-law. Now we're stuck together for a week of wedding activities, and there's no avoiding the heat burning between us.

So fine, we make a deal: one week. One week to enjoy each other's bodies and get it out of our system. Once the bride and groom say I do and we become family, it'll all be over between us. Right?

Ratings (3)

Loved It (2)
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Did Not Finish (1)

1 comment(s)

Loved It
7 months

I had heard a lot of good things about this book, and yet I was surprised at how much I liked it. Especially since it's actually quite a simple story.

Of course, it certainly worked in my favor that I found in this book themes that I especially like. To start with fake dating and fake boyfriend. I also liked why the main characters decided to pretend they are in a relationship. All this conversation between them and the motives that drove them showed well who they really are. And I liked what I saw.

In many ways, it's a love-at-first-sight story, and that's a theme I really don't like. But in this book it was used so charmingly and so efficiently that I had no problem with it at all. On the contrary, from the very beginning it was clear and obvious to me that the main characters have feelings for each other and that they can really fit together perfectly. I think the author did a really good job of showing us that Blue and Tristan can make a really good couple.

I was surprised by the number of sex scenes in this book. I didn't expect so many of them. Of course, this was not a problem for me, and the author managed to get out of all these scenes quite well in my opinion. Although at times I wondered if they weren't a bit too much for a rather light plot.

I also wondered how the final conflict, which was known from the beginning, would be resolved. I think the author did a pretty good job in this too. She allowed the main characters to come to their own conclusions and make important decisions in their lives without pressure from a partner. I really enjoyed it.

I will definitely continue this series. Now, of course, I'm looking forward to Jude's story. But for now, I'll be happy with Jamie's story.

 
 
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