Title: Dirty Pucking Player
Author: Gwyn McNamee
Series: The Fury Family #1
Rating Out of 5: 3.5 (Liked this)
My Bookshelves: Contemporary romance
Pace: Slow
Format: eBook, Novel
Year: 2023

I spent the majority of this story not entirely sure if I actually like it. Yet, there was something about it that made me not want to put it down. I normally like my lead males to be a little bit more cinnamon role-like than arrogant. And I just found that Bash’s inability to move beyond his douche-level antics a bit difficult. I mean, he really didn’t change and was definitely one of my least favourite male leads in a long time. And yet, I did enjoy this for some unknown reason (can you tell I’m conflicted about my enjoyment) and I will most definitely be reading more of McNamee’s writing.

I think one of the things that I found hardest to read about in this was just how focused Bash was on himself. There was literally no give or ability to think of anyone but himself throughout the whole story. And, even when he does eventually apologise and give some of himself to Greer, it was still done on his terms. There was a little bit of growth. But for all of the nonsense that she put up with, I don’t think quite enough. Yet, obviously, it was enough that I’m kind of hanging to read more of McNamee’s brand of romance. The heat in it was definitely a part of that enjoyment if I’m being honest.

On the one hand, I really enjoyed Greer’s strength and independence. But again, I felt like she should’ve given Bash just a little more pushback. I mean, strong and independent woman. Act like it. Give some back. And dear god, do not act like a sex starved fool throughout your entire relationship. It was nice that she constantly acknowledged the weakness within this, but seriously – strong woman, have a brain! It was just so incredibly frustrating to read this at times. And yet, other moments were so very, very rewarding.

Obviously, I had some pretty significant issues with this story. But, there was something about the writing and characters that made me want more. Somehow, even though knowing that I found the relationship dynamic problematic, I still loved this story. And now I can’t wait to read more set in this world!

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