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Tailspin
Devon Jackson is a smug, arrogant prick. He’s also CEO at Worldwide Airways, and I’m the lucky one who lands a job as his PA—a job I soon learn to regret taking.
I do absolutely everything for him, from organising his appointments to picking up condoms for him every Friday afternoon.
Why do I put up with it?
Because, despite it all, I am obsessed with him and have been since I was fifteen. He treats me like dirt, yet I still come back for more.
To him, I’m untouchable. And not only to him, but every other man on the planet. The fact he’s my brother’s best friend has seen to that. They’re both possessive jerks.
And I put up with it…for a while.
Once I put my foot down, the dynamic changes. And it is at that moment I find out how he really feels.
In fact, I find out so much more than I bargain for. Not only is Devon host to some serious demons, but he also holds a very big, dark secret. A secret that could destroy our relationship before it gets a chance to begin.
I do absolutely everything for him, from organising his appointments to picking up condoms for him every Friday afternoon.
Why do I put up with it?
Because, despite it all, I am obsessed with him and have been since I was fifteen. He treats me like dirt, yet I still come back for more.
To him, I’m untouchable. And not only to him, but every other man on the planet. The fact he’s my brother’s best friend has seen to that. They’re both possessive jerks.
And I put up with it…for a while.
Once I put my foot down, the dynamic changes. And it is at that moment I find out how he really feels.
In fact, I find out so much more than I bargain for. Not only is Devon host to some serious demons, but he also holds a very big, dark secret. A secret that could destroy our relationship before it gets a chance to begin.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2017
About the author
Jaimie Roberts
29 books1,833 followersJaimie Roberts was born in London, but moved to Gibraltar in 2001. She is married with two sons, and in her spare time, she writes.
In June 2013, Jaimie published her first book, Take a Breath, with the second released in November 2013. With the reviews, Jaimie took time out to read and learn how to become a better writer. She gets tremendous enjoyment out of writing, and even more so from the feedback she receives.
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In June 2013, Jaimie published her first book, Take a Breath, with the second released in November 2013. With the reviews, Jaimie took time out to read and learn how to become a better writer. She gets tremendous enjoyment out of writing, and even more so from the feedback she receives.
If you would like to send Jaimie a message, please do so by visiting her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJaimie....
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June 18, 2017
**I received an ARC from the author.**
It has been a week since I finished 'Tailspin' and it is still consuming my thoughts. Even though my emotions are still all over the place with this one, I'm going to try and capture my thoughts in this review. Who knows, maybe it will prove to be therapeutic!
This book completely and totally wrecked me -- in the best of ways. I absolutely devoured it. If I had started it early in the day, I would have read it in one sitting. As it was, I started it in the evening and read well into the night. Eventually, pure exhaustion overtook me and I fell asleep with my iPad propped up on my chest. When it finally fell over and hit me in my face, all I could think about was getting right back to the story. It was that kind of book for me. The kind that consumes your every thought until you finish it...then continues to haunt you for days or weeks afterward.
Although this book has fast become my latest favorite, I will be honest about the fact that it will not appeal to many readers. In fact, I know that many of my friends will downright hate this book. Why? Well, it deals will some difficult and controversial subject matter. This book tackles topics like abuse, rape, addiction, mental illness, etc. If you require your books to be a "unicorns and rainbows" picture of perfection, then you should run far, far away from this one.
If you are like me though, and love it when a book can make you "feel" things that you may not even be comfortable feeling, then this book is exactly what you are looking for. This book made me feel conflicted, sad, angry, joyful, devastated. You name it and I felt it while reading this one. It has been a long time since I've read something that took me on that kind of an emotional rollercoaster ride. It blew me away!
There is nothing that I love more than an uber-a$$hole that may, or may not, be redeemable. I have a personal weakness for leading males that make you love them in spite of all reason. Devon Jackson is exactly that type of guy.
In real life, this is a guy that you should run from at all costs. However, for me, his character was fictional perfection. I could not get enough of this complex, damaged, guy. Oh, how I loved him...even as he broke my heart.
The heroine, Andi Bellingham, was Devon's polar opposite. She was naïve, sweet and strictly off-limits. The younger sister of Devon's best friend, Charlie, she is hired as Devon's personal assistant as a favor to her brother. Of course, she has spent years lusting after her older brother's best friend, but she knows that he's out of her league. If Andi ever had doubts, the weekly condom runs that he sends her on and his mid-day office trysts drive the message home.
When I started this book, I thought it would play out like a million other romantic comedy types. Devon was an ass, but I couldn't help but laugh at his outrageous antics. I was sure that I knew exactly how things would play out as he began to lose his internal struggle to hide his attraction to Andi. I kept thinking, "This is great, but I know where it's headed." I was wrong.
Then, about half-way through, there is a shift in the story. It took on a different tone. Again, I thought I had it pegged. Nope. I was still clueless. Nonetheless, I cruised along blissfully unaware of what Ms. Roberts had in store for me.
Suddenly, big things are happening. Huge, plot twists and revelations seem to spring up out of nowhere. My world was turned upside down as I looked back at all of the subtle warning signs and clues that were there all along. Ms. Roberts left a trail of crumbs, but I didn't want to see them. I was blinded by my own hopes and expectations. Then, she came along and pulled the rug out from under my feet.
It was absolutely brilliant! I don't want to give too much away, because this is a story that needs to be experienced. It is a story about obsession, love and forgiveness. It was painful, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I have no doubt that this book is one that I will re-read, time and time again. I absolutely LOVED this book!
It has been a week since I finished 'Tailspin' and it is still consuming my thoughts. Even though my emotions are still all over the place with this one, I'm going to try and capture my thoughts in this review. Who knows, maybe it will prove to be therapeutic!
This book completely and totally wrecked me -- in the best of ways. I absolutely devoured it. If I had started it early in the day, I would have read it in one sitting. As it was, I started it in the evening and read well into the night. Eventually, pure exhaustion overtook me and I fell asleep with my iPad propped up on my chest. When it finally fell over and hit me in my face, all I could think about was getting right back to the story. It was that kind of book for me. The kind that consumes your every thought until you finish it...then continues to haunt you for days or weeks afterward.
Although this book has fast become my latest favorite, I will be honest about the fact that it will not appeal to many readers. In fact, I know that many of my friends will downright hate this book. Why? Well, it deals will some difficult and controversial subject matter. This book tackles topics like abuse, rape, addiction, mental illness, etc. If you require your books to be a "unicorns and rainbows" picture of perfection, then you should run far, far away from this one.
If you are like me though, and love it when a book can make you "feel" things that you may not even be comfortable feeling, then this book is exactly what you are looking for. This book made me feel conflicted, sad, angry, joyful, devastated. You name it and I felt it while reading this one. It has been a long time since I've read something that took me on that kind of an emotional rollercoaster ride. It blew me away!
There is nothing that I love more than an uber-a$$hole that may, or may not, be redeemable. I have a personal weakness for leading males that make you love them in spite of all reason. Devon Jackson is exactly that type of guy.
In real life, this is a guy that you should run from at all costs. However, for me, his character was fictional perfection. I could not get enough of this complex, damaged, guy. Oh, how I loved him...even as he broke my heart.
The heroine, Andi Bellingham, was Devon's polar opposite. She was naïve, sweet and strictly off-limits. The younger sister of Devon's best friend, Charlie, she is hired as Devon's personal assistant as a favor to her brother. Of course, she has spent years lusting after her older brother's best friend, but she knows that he's out of her league. If Andi ever had doubts, the weekly condom runs that he sends her on and his mid-day office trysts drive the message home.
When I started this book, I thought it would play out like a million other romantic comedy types. Devon was an ass, but I couldn't help but laugh at his outrageous antics. I was sure that I knew exactly how things would play out as he began to lose his internal struggle to hide his attraction to Andi. I kept thinking, "This is great, but I know where it's headed." I was wrong.
Then, about half-way through, there is a shift in the story. It took on a different tone. Again, I thought I had it pegged. Nope. I was still clueless. Nonetheless, I cruised along blissfully unaware of what Ms. Roberts had in store for me.
Suddenly, big things are happening. Huge, plot twists and revelations seem to spring up out of nowhere. My world was turned upside down as I looked back at all of the subtle warning signs and clues that were there all along. Ms. Roberts left a trail of crumbs, but I didn't want to see them. I was blinded by my own hopes and expectations. Then, she came along and pulled the rug out from under my feet.
It was absolutely brilliant! I don't want to give too much away, because this is a story that needs to be experienced. It is a story about obsession, love and forgiveness. It was painful, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I have no doubt that this book is one that I will re-read, time and time again. I absolutely LOVED this book!
June 26, 2017
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DNF @47%
There's only so much fucking bullshit a person can take. This book literally pissed me off to the point where I'm willing to punch my GODDAMN IIPAD BECAUSE WHAT THE LITERAL FUCK WAS THIS SHIT?? It has the most unfuckingbearable so called mother fucking "love interest/hero," the most stupidest fucking MC and just whiny side characters with a horrible romance and plot.
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE FUCKING LOVE INTEREST BECAUSE THIS FUCKER HAS ME BOILING AND READY TO EXPLODE. He is the most fucking irritating, blood boiling, abusive (verbally), disgusting, gross, stuck up, egotistical, cocky piece of shit. LET ME FUCKING BE TRANSPORTED INTO THIS GODDAMN BOOK, I VOLUNTEER TO FUCKING CHOP HIS DICK OFF. HE'S LITERALLY SO DISGUSTING AND AGGRAVATING, I WANTED TO PULL MY HAIR OUT!!!
-He doesn't let the MC dress however the fuck she wants because apparently she's going to look like a "slut" and her clothes are too "revealing." THIS SON OF A MOTHER FUCKING BITCH HAS NO RIGHT TO TELL A WOMAN HOW TO DRESS AND WHAT THE FUCK NOT TO WEAR. FUCK YOU AND YOUR BALLS, BITCH. Die in a hole you fuckface. LIKE??? WHO THE FUCK IS YOU?? BITCH, BYE.
-He verbally abuses the MC, TALKS SO MUCH SHIT TO HER, plays with her sexually, almost fucking rapes her, not caring she told him to S T O P. If she hand't slapped and pushed him off HE WOULD HAVE RAPED HER.
-HE FUCKING INSULTS HER SO MUCH AND PLAYS WITH HER EMOTIONS AND TREATS HER LIKE UTTER CRAP, CALLING HER "JUST A GOOD SHAG," "SLUTTY" AND SO MUCH MORE SHIT.
-His insults made her C R Y. He treats the MC like a fucking dog. This guy needs to fucking get bitch slapped and be taught to R E S P E C T woman.
The MC:
Oh God, she's literally the hottest and most perfect girl out there, literally every guy wants to fuck her. I swear to God, I'm not even fucking lying. Every two pages, this bitch would have mans trying to kiss and fuck her beautiful, prefect-y flawless self and I literally cannot take her being described like the perfect fucking woman. BYE BITCH I'M DONE. No need to remind me that I'm not beautiful, curvy and as sexy as our MC here. No need to remind me that I can never get mans every two fucking pages like this bitch here. NO THANK YOU FUCK I'M SO DONE.
THE PLOT:
*tries to fucking breathe*
*deep breaths sunny*
*chill*
*eye twitches*
*fucking chi-*
THE PLOT IS THE MOST AGGRAVATING SHIT I'VE EVER HAD TO READ ABOUT. I'M LITERALLY SO FUCKING ANNOYED BECAUSE YOU WANNA KNOW WHAT THE FUCKING PLOT IS? YOU KNOW OUR PERFECT-Y BITCH ASS MC WITH HER SEXY BODY AND HOW SHE ALWAYS HAS MANS AFTER HER, WELL IT'S MORE THAN JUST THAT. Y'ALL THIS BITCH HAS AN OLDER, EXTRA MOTHER FUCKING PROTECTIVE BROTHER NAMED CHARLIE THE MOTHER FUCKER AND CHARLIE THE MOTHER FUCKER AND THE DICK OF A LOVE INTEREST DEVON LITERALLY FORBID OUR 26 YEAR OLD MC FROM DATING ANYONE.
I REPEAT THESE TWO FUCKERS LITERALLY FORBID A FUCKING ADULT FROM DATING THE MANS SHE GETS EVERY TWO PAGES.
Every single fucking page I read was filled with Charlie and Devon screaming at the mans the MC got and beating them up because THEY WANTED TO DATE HIS 26 YEAR OLD ADULT SISTER.
FOR FUCKING CRYING OUT LOUD, SHE'S A 26 YEAR OLD ADULT AND CAN DATE WHOEVER THE FUCK SHE WANTS, NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BEAT UP THE MANS SHE GETS JUST SO THEY DON'T DATE THE FUCKING GIRL.
These two men made me want to fucking stab myself because who the literal fuck do they think they are? SOMEONE NEEDS TO FUCKING BEAT THE LIVING SHIT OUTTA THESE MEN.
No seriously though, every single fucking time she went out on a date those two fucks always ruined her dates because they wanted to "protect" her. God, shut the fuck up please.
Literally fuck you book, I'm so done.
DNF @47%
There's only so much fucking bullshit a person can take. This book literally pissed me off to the point where I'm willing to punch my GODDAMN IIPAD BECAUSE WHAT THE LITERAL FUCK WAS THIS SHIT?? It has the most unfuckingbearable so called mother fucking "love interest/hero," the most stupidest fucking MC and just whiny side characters with a horrible romance and plot.
LET'S TALK ABOUT THE FUCKING LOVE INTEREST BECAUSE THIS FUCKER HAS ME BOILING AND READY TO EXPLODE. He is the most fucking irritating, blood boiling, abusive (verbally), disgusting, gross, stuck up, egotistical, cocky piece of shit. LET ME FUCKING BE TRANSPORTED INTO THIS GODDAMN BOOK, I VOLUNTEER TO FUCKING CHOP HIS DICK OFF. HE'S LITERALLY SO DISGUSTING AND AGGRAVATING, I WANTED TO PULL MY HAIR OUT!!!
-He doesn't let the MC dress however the fuck she wants because apparently she's going to look like a "slut" and her clothes are too "revealing." THIS SON OF A MOTHER FUCKING BITCH HAS NO RIGHT TO TELL A WOMAN HOW TO DRESS AND WHAT THE FUCK NOT TO WEAR. FUCK YOU AND YOUR BALLS, BITCH. Die in a hole you fuckface. LIKE??? WHO THE FUCK IS YOU?? BITCH, BYE.
-He verbally abuses the MC, TALKS SO MUCH SHIT TO HER, plays with her sexually, almost fucking rapes her, not caring she told him to S T O P. If she hand't slapped and pushed him off HE WOULD HAVE RAPED HER.
-HE FUCKING INSULTS HER SO MUCH AND PLAYS WITH HER EMOTIONS AND TREATS HER LIKE UTTER CRAP, CALLING HER "JUST A GOOD SHAG," "SLUTTY" AND SO MUCH MORE SHIT.
-His insults made her C R Y. He treats the MC like a fucking dog. This guy needs to fucking get bitch slapped and be taught to R E S P E C T woman.
The MC:
Oh God, she's literally the hottest and most perfect girl out there, literally every guy wants to fuck her. I swear to God, I'm not even fucking lying. Every two pages, this bitch would have mans trying to kiss and fuck her beautiful, prefect-y flawless self and I literally cannot take her being described like the perfect fucking woman. BYE BITCH I'M DONE. No need to remind me that I'm not beautiful, curvy and as sexy as our MC here. No need to remind me that I can never get mans every two fucking pages like this bitch here. NO THANK YOU FUCK I'M SO DONE.
THE PLOT:
*tries to fucking breathe*
*deep breaths sunny*
*chill*
*eye twitches*
*fucking chi-*
THE PLOT IS THE MOST AGGRAVATING SHIT I'VE EVER HAD TO READ ABOUT. I'M LITERALLY SO FUCKING ANNOYED BECAUSE YOU WANNA KNOW WHAT THE FUCKING PLOT IS? YOU KNOW OUR PERFECT-Y BITCH ASS MC WITH HER SEXY BODY AND HOW SHE ALWAYS HAS MANS AFTER HER, WELL IT'S MORE THAN JUST THAT. Y'ALL THIS BITCH HAS AN OLDER, EXTRA MOTHER FUCKING PROTECTIVE BROTHER NAMED CHARLIE THE MOTHER FUCKER AND CHARLIE THE MOTHER FUCKER AND THE DICK OF A LOVE INTEREST DEVON LITERALLY FORBID OUR 26 YEAR OLD MC FROM DATING ANYONE.
I REPEAT THESE TWO FUCKERS LITERALLY FORBID A FUCKING ADULT FROM DATING THE MANS SHE GETS EVERY TWO PAGES.
Every single fucking page I read was filled with Charlie and Devon screaming at the mans the MC got and beating them up because THEY WANTED TO DATE HIS 26 YEAR OLD ADULT SISTER.
FOR FUCKING CRYING OUT LOUD, SHE'S A 26 YEAR OLD ADULT AND CAN DATE WHOEVER THE FUCK SHE WANTS, NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BEAT UP THE MANS SHE GETS JUST SO THEY DON'T DATE THE FUCKING GIRL.
These two men made me want to fucking stab myself because who the literal fuck do they think they are? SOMEONE NEEDS TO FUCKING BEAT THE LIVING SHIT OUTTA THESE MEN.
No seriously though, every single fucking time she went out on a date those two fucks always ruined her dates because they wanted to "protect" her. God, shut the fuck up please.
Literally fuck you book, I'm so done.
May 5, 2022
**Spoilers**
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of the narrative. Yes, it was at times superficial; notwithstanding, persevere, there's a deeper underlying message.
I can understand why some readers DNF'd; the subject matter is difficult, the main female, Andi, is ridiculously simple. I certainly was tempted to chuck the whole lot in, except, I needed to know WTF was going on.
Funny enough, even at the 90% mark I still couldn't comprehend the purpose of this book, but when I finally did, my perception of the preceding chapters altered.
I got it.
Devon- the main male- has known Andi for years, he's best friends with her brother in fact when tragedy struck- by way of a robbery gone bad- and Andi lost her mum, Devon employs her as his PA.
Understandably Andi develops a crush on Devon who, BTW, is a manwhore, parading and having sex (at the office) with countless women. A truly deplorable human being, if I must say. This does not deter Andi who simply wants to bask in Devon's sultry gaze (or something of such) and fancies herself in love.
All the while Devon displays disturbing behaviour, particularly whenever Andi is the recipient of male attention. Additionally, he has anger issues, tracks her movements, lies to her, makes multiple attempts at non-consensual intercourse. Still, he begs, she forgives.
Until the truly unforgivable occurs, from which there can be no reconciliation.
This book symbolises the perfect case study of emotional and mental abuse, reflecting how the victims remain ignorant of the severity of their situation until it's too damn late.
The plot and narrative are by no means without fault but the author succeeds in taking you on a journey that, although painful at times, will remain with the reader for a long time.
One last thing. There were too many instances when Andi was patronised and treated like a freaking porcelain doll. Her brother, father, brother's friends, Devon, Aaron, Ben, etcetera; all treated her like she was the sum total of her looks. She says this during a board meeting:“They go on to talk about planes and their engines. Boring. I jot down as much as I can understand, but I’m not tech-savvy like my boss and these guys.”
That quote is the reason this book gets only 3 stars.
June 11, 2017
i loved Tailspin. it was great, Fun read (Mr condoms lol) heartwarming and sad. i hated Devon with all my heart and i wanted to beat the shit outta of him. he was a jerk and treated Andy like shit. Andy pandy was a great character but too good to be true. she didn't have any flaws that i could relate to. nevertheless, i liked her and found her to be funny. For me i enjoyed the "chase" more than when they started actually dating and were getting to know each other. it was fun reading about how much she hated him, but found him attractive at the same time. This is a story of childhood friends who grew apart then to enemies and finally lovers.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Shelved as 'dnf'
September 8, 2019Don't click on the spoiler if it's going to spoil the book for you.
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there's also triggers
June 18, 2017
WARNING: biased review ahead due to personal pet peeves
Just let’s get something straight: I love Jaimie Roberts as an author and as a person. I’m convinced she can write extremely good stories sometimes confrontational and does not hesitate to take her readers out of their comfort zone.
Even if my current rating is low I’ll read her future books with great interest and probably great pleasure.
That being said I give this book 3 stars and Jaimie’s penmanship has nothing to do with this rating.
BUT
How do you rate a book when you have only contempt for the main male character?
When you can’t seem to see excuses for his behavior like the female character does?
When you know from friend’s experience that being repeatedly treated badly by someone followed by his excuses “never again” is a hopeless cycle?
When you can’t understand why the heroine keeps forgiving him when he really is behaving like a pr@ck?
I love Jaimie Roberts and her books but this one was not for me.
My review is tainted by personal experiences where I encountered that kind of persons either among friends or family: arrogant, broken and lashing on others. They are manipulative and utterly toxic. Devon is a bad boy. And he may be muscled, wealthy, covered in tattoos trust me when I say you don’t want to drool on him.
The title is perfect for the book as it was a real tailspin.
Devon was cold and hurtful with Andi just to be sweet and loving right after. I can’t stand that kind of relationship. I think girls (and men) deserve to be treated fairly, lovingly. Not doormats just useful to take off the filth under your shoes. Even if the moment after you show remorse and are the sweetest person on earth.
Debasing people never works for me!
People like Devon I leave them as fast as I can. They are just toxic.
As Andi and Devon’s relationship is at the center of the book you can see I was a bit in a tight spot…
Second problem I had: Andi.
She is a very sweet and loving person. Always supportive of her brother, her father and of course… Devon.
We read she’s been infatuated with Devon for years now. She TELLS us it’s only been Devon and always him. But she SHOWS interest in other men too. She would be open to something else if need be. Honestly good for her as Devon is a jackass but it makes difficult for the reader (that would be me) to really feel invested 100% in the relationship. Or believe in her unconditional love for Devon…
Let’s not forget I wanted to shake some sense in her for indulging Devon’s erratic behavior.
She was not a complete doormat as she showed her displeasure to Devon. She answered back. But she never seemed to realize how manipulative Devon was. And that had my blood boiling!
Now to be honest it’s easy to see the relationship for what it is from afar but when you’re living with an expert manipulator it’s far from easy to see the light. So kudos for Jaimie to write so accurately about such situations.
Last parting words: this book gets many wonderful reviews so don’t let my rant deter you from judging by yourself. I already stated this review has nothing to do with Jaimie’s talent but comes from personal pet peeves and triggers.
Jaimie you know I love you to the moon and back. I still think you’re an incredibly gifted writer and will read your future books with great pleasure. But I swore to always be honest in my reviews and this one was just not for me. Sorry.
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Just let’s get something straight: I love Jaimie Roberts as an author and as a person. I’m convinced she can write extremely good stories sometimes confrontational and does not hesitate to take her readers out of their comfort zone.
Even if my current rating is low I’ll read her future books with great interest and probably great pleasure.
That being said I give this book 3 stars and Jaimie’s penmanship has nothing to do with this rating.
BUT
How do you rate a book when you have only contempt for the main male character?
When you can’t seem to see excuses for his behavior like the female character does?
When you know from friend’s experience that being repeatedly treated badly by someone followed by his excuses “never again” is a hopeless cycle?
When you can’t understand why the heroine keeps forgiving him when he really is behaving like a pr@ck?
I love Jaimie Roberts and her books but this one was not for me.
My review is tainted by personal experiences where I encountered that kind of persons either among friends or family: arrogant, broken and lashing on others. They are manipulative and utterly toxic. Devon is a bad boy. And he may be muscled, wealthy, covered in tattoos trust me when I say you don’t want to drool on him.
The title is perfect for the book as it was a real tailspin.
Devon was cold and hurtful with Andi just to be sweet and loving right after. I can’t stand that kind of relationship. I think girls (and men) deserve to be treated fairly, lovingly. Not doormats just useful to take off the filth under your shoes. Even if the moment after you show remorse and are the sweetest person on earth.
Debasing people never works for me!
People like Devon I leave them as fast as I can. They are just toxic.
As Andi and Devon’s relationship is at the center of the book you can see I was a bit in a tight spot…
Second problem I had: Andi.
She is a very sweet and loving person. Always supportive of her brother, her father and of course… Devon.
We read she’s been infatuated with Devon for years now. She TELLS us it’s only been Devon and always him. But she SHOWS interest in other men too. She would be open to something else if need be. Honestly good for her as Devon is a jackass but it makes difficult for the reader (that would be me) to really feel invested 100% in the relationship. Or believe in her unconditional love for Devon…
Let’s not forget I wanted to shake some sense in her for indulging Devon’s erratic behavior.
She was not a complete doormat as she showed her displeasure to Devon. She answered back. But she never seemed to realize how manipulative Devon was. And that had my blood boiling!
Now to be honest it’s easy to see the relationship for what it is from afar but when you’re living with an expert manipulator it’s far from easy to see the light. So kudos for Jaimie to write so accurately about such situations.
Last parting words: this book gets many wonderful reviews so don’t let my rant deter you from judging by yourself. I already stated this review has nothing to do with Jaimie’s talent but comes from personal pet peeves and triggers.
Jaimie you know I love you to the moon and back. I still think you’re an incredibly gifted writer and will read your future books with great pleasure. But I swore to always be honest in my reviews and this one was just not for me. Sorry.
Find me on:
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July 20, 2017
YUM! THIS SOUNDS DEVINE!
Stand-alone.
Purchase: | AMZ US | AMZ UK |
Blurb:
Devon Jackson is a smug, arrogant prick. He’s also CEO at Worldwide Airways, and I’m the lucky one who lands a job as his PA—a job I soon learn to regret taking.
I do absolutely everything for him, from organising his appointments to picking up condoms for him every Friday afternoon.
Why do I put up with it?
Because, despite it all, I am obsessed with him and have been since I was fifteen. He treats me like dirt, yet I still come back for more.
To him, I’m untouchable. And not only to him, but every other man on the planet. The fact he’s my brother’s best friend has seen to that. They’re both possessive jerks.
And I put up with it…for a while.
Once I put my foot down, the dynamic changes. And it is at that moment I find out how he really feels.
In fact, I find out so much more than I bargain for. Not only is Devon host to some serious demons, but he also holds a very big, dark secret. A secret that could destroy our relationship before it gets a chance to begin.
Shelved as 'dnf'
June 8, 2020DNF @ 55%
Nope...wasn’t feeling it. The H was a major jerk that wasn’t redeemable at all IMO. The h was wishy washy and was too weak for my liking when it came to the H and his sex appeal 🙄. This was also with her lusting after every guy she meets. The H was hooking up with several OW, making the h buy condoms for him and listen to it, and then he has the gall to say that he was doing that because he was frustrated that he couldn’t have her?! How about you just grow some balls and try to be with her?! I skimmed through to the end and I think I would’ve ended up more ticked off, so I’m glad I called it quits when I did. Bummed because this seemed to be loved by a good bit of my GR friends...
Nope...wasn’t feeling it. The H was a major jerk that wasn’t redeemable at all IMO. The h was wishy washy and was too weak for my liking when it came to the H and his sex appeal 🙄. This was also with her lusting after every guy she meets. The H was hooking up with several OW, making the h buy condoms for him and listen to it, and then he has the gall to say that he was doing that because he was frustrated that he couldn’t have her?! How about you just grow some balls and try to be with her?! I skimmed through to the end and I think I would’ve ended up more ticked off, so I’m glad I called it quits when I did. Bummed because this seemed to be loved by a good bit of my GR friends...
June 28, 2017
Dnf @ 64%
writing is bad. conversations and feelings are forced. heroine is an annoying twat. hero is am aggravating tosser. boooooriiing.
writing is bad. conversations and feelings are forced. heroine is an annoying twat. hero is am aggravating tosser. boooooriiing.
June 21, 2017
2* unpopular and spoiler-ish STARS!
I've read several books from this author that ended up okay for me. Really liked her writing but I barely tolerate both MCs or the ending itself. However, the story always intriguing. I'm feeling a bit sadistic right now because I couldn't tolerate this anymore. FYI, there's no warning about the ending so feel free to jump on your own.
A twenty six years old Andi Bellingham works as a PA for the most handsome jerk also CEO of Worldwide Airways, Devon Jackson or Mr. Jackson. The job easily landed because Devon is her brother's best friend since childhood also Andi's secret crush. Devon isn't exactly an ideal boss. He always order her around also in control almost in every aspect of her life. Still Andi sucked it up until she decided to hand her notice after back from business trip.
The story told from Andi's POV and it shown how doormat she is. Andi is excellent at her job. Undeniable. She always did everything Mr. Jackson ordered including to buy his weekly condom routine. Andi is a good looking woman who seems easy to find a man. Her father and super protective brother are Andi's only family. Her mother died in robbery gone wrong and the suspect was never caught. Anyway, she's single but not happy. Her sexual frustration pent up with Devon reach its limit until she decided to 'move on'. But things never went well.
Devon was super nosy boss. I hated him to the core with his high and mighty act. I loathed his nasty habit around women to parade in front of Andi's face. Fucker. Andi's stupid crush for him really frustrated me. She was too attached to him and Devon always use 'brother's best-friend' card as an excuse.
Half of the story feels like an office romance story. I enjoyed it at first. The back and fort between Devon and Andi in their business trip ended up with dirty sex. And that's when everything went rogue. Their first sex really disgust me because Devon's drunk and he treated Andi like a shit. It's still keeping in circle until Andi met a real good man.
Another half went down the hill with so many unfortunate events. Of course, Andi forgive Devon easily and welcome him. The sex felt hollow without chemistry. They act like a lovey dovey couple with cheesy lines. The 'I-love-you' really came out of nowhere.
I hated Devon so much with his inexcusable disgusting habit. Andi was too drown to him and she couldn't see straight. Apparently, this man has so many secrets and he didn't want to share with her. Over and over again, Devon tried to convince her. Until Andi finally realized how manipulative is he.
This is not a romance but there's nothing to love. I wouldn't call this 'dark' either because Devon is straight A-hole and cheater . He's just beyond sick. What's the point of hooking up both MCs until half of the books if the ending didn't end up to your liking? Honestly, the ending really blindsided me; not in satisfying way. I'm glad Andi finally found her own happiness.
I've read several books from this author that ended up okay for me. Really liked her writing but I barely tolerate both MCs or the ending itself. However, the story always intriguing. I'm feeling a bit sadistic right now because I couldn't tolerate this anymore. FYI, there's no warning about the ending so feel free to jump on your own.
A twenty six years old Andi Bellingham works as a PA for the most handsome jerk also CEO of Worldwide Airways, Devon Jackson or Mr. Jackson. The job easily landed because Devon is her brother's best friend since childhood also Andi's secret crush. Devon isn't exactly an ideal boss. He always order her around also in control almost in every aspect of her life. Still Andi sucked it up until she decided to hand her notice after back from business trip.
The story told from Andi's POV and it shown how doormat she is. Andi is excellent at her job. Undeniable. She always did everything Mr. Jackson ordered including to buy his weekly condom routine. Andi is a good looking woman who seems easy to find a man. Her father and super protective brother are Andi's only family. Her mother died in robbery gone wrong and the suspect was never caught. Anyway, she's single but not happy. Her sexual frustration pent up with Devon reach its limit until she decided to 'move on'. But things never went well.
Devon was super nosy boss. I hated him to the core with his high and mighty act. I loathed his nasty habit around women to parade in front of Andi's face. Fucker. Andi's stupid crush for him really frustrated me. She was too attached to him and Devon always use 'brother's best-friend' card as an excuse.
Half of the story feels like an office romance story. I enjoyed it at first. The back and fort between Devon and Andi in their business trip ended up with dirty sex. And that's when everything went rogue. Their first sex really disgust me because Devon's drunk and he treated Andi like a shit. It's still keeping in circle until Andi met a real good man.
Another half went down the hill with so many unfortunate events. Of course, Andi forgive Devon easily and welcome him. The sex felt hollow without chemistry. They act like a lovey dovey couple with cheesy lines. The 'I-love-you' really came out of nowhere.
I hated Devon so much with his inexcusable disgusting habit. Andi was too drown to him and she couldn't see straight. Apparently, this man has so many secrets and he didn't want to share with her. Over and over again, Devon tried to convince her. Until Andi finally realized how manipulative is he.
This is not a romance but there's nothing to love. I wouldn't call this 'dark' either because Devon is straight A-hole and cheater . He's just beyond sick. What's the point of hooking up both MCs until half of the books if the ending didn't end up to your liking? Honestly, the ending really blindsided me; not in satisfying way. I'm glad Andi finally found her own happiness.
June 21, 2017
If it was possible I would give it a half star.
Edit:One of the worst male characters ever!Not to mention the heroine ... weak, stupid, a doorman who doen't know what the word dignity means.
Edit:One of the worst male characters ever!Not to mention the heroine ... weak, stupid, a doorman who doen't know what the word dignity means.
February 24, 2022
I should have fucking known this would have a fucking awesome twist. It’s Jaimie Roberts FFS.
If you love dark, and you want the asshole to get his…O.M.G…LOL. This is the book for you. Yes, some things are rushed. Yes, some shit doesn’t get justice.
But HOLY FUCK…I LOVED IT.
Don’t read spoilers.
Seriously. For realz.
DON’T READ SPOILERS
I’m cutting this review off just to keep myself from spilling!! Can’t believe I’m saying that shit.
This has ALL. THE. TRIGGERS.
You have been warned.
4.5 stars
If you love dark, and you want the asshole to get his…O.M.G…LOL. This is the book for you. Yes, some things are rushed. Yes, some shit doesn’t get justice.
But HOLY FUCK…I LOVED IT.
Don’t read spoilers.
Seriously. For realz.
DON’T READ SPOILERS
I’m cutting this review off just to keep myself from spilling!! Can’t believe I’m saying that shit.
This has ALL. THE. TRIGGERS.
You have been warned.
4.5 stars
October 18, 2020
Fuck. It's not a HEA.
FUCK.
FUCK.
April 10, 2022
Well damn…. I’m speechless. I’m going to rate this 3-4 ⭐’s cuz I’m a fan of this author with a big BUT my rating reflects the level of “feels” I experienced… which weren’t always positive. I went in blind which I think is the way to go if you want to go on a ride, but (I’m trying to give as little as possible) I don’t recommend for readers concerned with safety or looking for romance. I feel a little like I did when I read Message in a Bottle… but for a completely different reason… I’m going to drink now.
June 14, 2017
“Can you settle for an imperfect man?”
Andi is a 26 year old sweet, protected ,conscientious girl who takes care of her father and works hard to save his home. She is a loving , pampered sister to Charlie , who's in between stints in the army. His dearest friend Devon is Andi's boss.
A Jerkwad of a boss. Scathingly rude, obnoxious, cruelly demanding and shamelessly encroaching ,slave-driver. The only reason she doesn't quit is the money and the fact that her stupid heart is besotted with him. She's loved him ever since they were kids.
Honest to Goodness, I've never been more conflicted about writing a review. On one hand the story , especially the first half irked me,. It was a bit repetitious.
He's the most unlikable person his redemption hopes , non-existent!
He kicks her, scolds her, and she sighs and bears it
He drives her crazy, interrupts her dates, daily life , she ignores it and complies.
He kisses her once, has rough sex with her, you'd think he'd mellow down, but no...he remains Asshole of the Nth degree
So why??? It really irritated me.
BUT ..and there's a big But....the story changes halfway through.
He has awful...Awful secrets . One that will destroy Andi and Charlie. There will be NO coming back after that. Devon has severe abandonment issues, so he keeps mum.. And that is his gravest mistake.
But then he commits a BLUNDER.
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice .........yeah.
I thought I could tame the demons inside of him. In the end, I’ve only succeeded in letting them out after having incited their wrath.How can a man who claims to love me tear me apart like this? How can a man who once said he would protect me until his dying breath end up being the beast I need protection from?
I'd like to point out here the maturity of the writer in handling the unique story plot. You cannot expect a monster to change overnight, to tear open his skin and kill the monster within. Devon has deep seated issues , they can't be ignored or exorcised over night just because Love steps in.
So the ending is very apt and honest. It hurts like a Mothertrucker!!....but it's very fitting.
And that's why I'm giving this story 5 stars. I so wanna take away Half a star for the slacking repetitiousness, that almost distracts me , though it is a buildup or the base for the story in the second half.
Few of the reviews I had read had made me apprehensive, to be honest. But I trust this author and she has given me some very good stories. So my suggestion, read the story , not the characters. Because characters behave according to the situations they're put in , they're one dimensional, the author knows where the plot is going, characters don't !
So how Andi was weak and stupid at times, how Devon is a Brutish bully at all times and how he hides his demons, it's all circumstantial. It is befitting IN THE MOMENT. Now in retrospect, it's all "Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda" but at that time, they behaved as any imperfect, short-sighted, desperate human would, facing those situations.
So here's my take- the story moved me, stunned me and shocked me
The twists and surprises -OMG , WTF...really!!
Do I like the people...Hell No !
Do I like their choices ...Hell No..
Did the story impact me ...Hell YES !!
It's made writing this review , I think, my hardest and most conflicted to write .
So read the story, form your own opinion.
To Jaimie Two precious words that are not hard to say, but can mean so much. “Thank you.”
5 Heartbroken stars
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Andi is a 26 year old sweet, protected ,conscientious girl who takes care of her father and works hard to save his home. She is a loving , pampered sister to Charlie , who's in between stints in the army. His dearest friend Devon is Andi's boss.
A Jerkwad of a boss. Scathingly rude, obnoxious, cruelly demanding and shamelessly encroaching ,slave-driver. The only reason she doesn't quit is the money and the fact that her stupid heart is besotted with him. She's loved him ever since they were kids.
Honest to Goodness, I've never been more conflicted about writing a review. On one hand the story , especially the first half irked me,. It was a bit repetitious.
He's the most unlikable person his redemption hopes , non-existent!
He kicks her, scolds her, and she sighs and bears it
He drives her crazy, interrupts her dates, daily life , she ignores it and complies.
He kisses her once, has rough sex with her, you'd think he'd mellow down, but no...he remains Asshole of the Nth degree
So why??? It really irritated me.
BUT ..and there's a big But....the story changes halfway through.
He has awful...Awful secrets . One that will destroy Andi and Charlie. There will be NO coming back after that. Devon has severe abandonment issues, so he keeps mum.. And that is his gravest mistake.
But then he commits a BLUNDER.
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice .........yeah.
I thought I could tame the demons inside of him. In the end, I’ve only succeeded in letting them out after having incited their wrath.How can a man who claims to love me tear me apart like this? How can a man who once said he would protect me until his dying breath end up being the beast I need protection from?
I'd like to point out here the maturity of the writer in handling the unique story plot. You cannot expect a monster to change overnight, to tear open his skin and kill the monster within. Devon has deep seated issues , they can't be ignored or exorcised over night just because Love steps in.
So the ending is very apt and honest. It hurts like a Mothertrucker!!....but it's very fitting.
And that's why I'm giving this story 5 stars. I so wanna take away Half a star for the slacking repetitiousness, that almost distracts me , though it is a buildup or the base for the story in the second half.
Few of the reviews I had read had made me apprehensive, to be honest. But I trust this author and she has given me some very good stories. So my suggestion, read the story , not the characters. Because characters behave according to the situations they're put in , they're one dimensional, the author knows where the plot is going, characters don't !
So how Andi was weak and stupid at times, how Devon is a Brutish bully at all times and how he hides his demons, it's all circumstantial. It is befitting IN THE MOMENT. Now in retrospect, it's all "Coulda-Woulda-Shoulda" but at that time, they behaved as any imperfect, short-sighted, desperate human would, facing those situations.
So here's my take- the story moved me, stunned me and shocked me
The twists and surprises -OMG , WTF...really!!
Do I like the people...Hell No !
Do I like their choices ...Hell No..
Did the story impact me ...Hell YES !!
It's made writing this review , I think, my hardest and most conflicted to write .
So read the story, form your own opinion.
To Jaimie Two precious words that are not hard to say, but can mean so much. “Thank you.”
5 Heartbroken stars
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July 19, 2018
there is nothing really redeemable about this story or the characters - there are assholes and there are assholes and Devon was one of he biggest one I have read about.
I don't know how many times I wanted to ditch it but as I was determined to find out whether he had one redeemable feature I perservered til the end.
The female character was a stupid and at times adolescent despite she was 26 years old but acted like a 15 year old. The over protectiveness from her brother and Devon was completely ridiculous - well over the top.
Devon - well what can I say about him? Rude, aggressive, blunt, numpty - will I go on? Then when I get to the end. What. A. Dick!
There are alpha's and there are controlling assholes and Devon was the latter. This was not a good read but may attract those readers who want a story line with a non-reedemable asshole.
I don't know how many times I wanted to ditch it but as I was determined to find out whether he had one redeemable feature I perservered til the end.
The female character was a stupid and at times adolescent despite she was 26 years old but acted like a 15 year old. The over protectiveness from her brother and Devon was completely ridiculous - well over the top.
Devon - well what can I say about him? Rude, aggressive, blunt, numpty - will I go on? Then when I get to the end. What. A. Dick!
There are alpha's and there are controlling assholes and Devon was the latter. This was not a good read but may attract those readers who want a story line with a non-reedemable asshole.
June 22, 2017
DNF 40 odd % skip to 70% and no mate, if this was the first Alfa arsehole I'd come across I'd be put off for life. Didn't enjoy the writing with this one, sorry :(
June 20, 2017
TAILSPIN
By: Jaimie Roberts
4 stars
Tailspin is what I feel like after reading this one!
Two people who have cared for each other for a very long time. Two people who won’t admit they care for each other.
This cat and mouse chase goes on for years.
Andi is a 26 year old PA for CEO Devon Jackson. Andi has done everything and more in her responsibilities as his PA. She is stuck in her job due to the amount Devon pays her and the financial needs she has.
Devon is a 100 on the Prick scale. Doing anything and everything to stay away from Andi because the promise that was made between Andi’s brother and Devon. Never Date Ex’s, Never Date Sisters…
The first half of the book for me was very repetitious….back and forth. I felt like Andi was a very immature/weak 26 year old.
I did like how even though Devon was a #1 prick, he also had a side to him that you fell in love with.
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By: Jaimie Roberts
4 stars
Tailspin is what I feel like after reading this one!
Two people who have cared for each other for a very long time. Two people who won’t admit they care for each other.
This cat and mouse chase goes on for years.
Andi is a 26 year old PA for CEO Devon Jackson. Andi has done everything and more in her responsibilities as his PA. She is stuck in her job due to the amount Devon pays her and the financial needs she has.
Devon is a 100 on the Prick scale. Doing anything and everything to stay away from Andi because the promise that was made between Andi’s brother and Devon. Never Date Ex’s, Never Date Sisters…
The first half of the book for me was very repetitious….back and forth. I felt like Andi was a very immature/weak 26 year old.
I did like how even though Devon was a #1 prick, he also had a side to him that you fell in love with.
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November 1, 2017
I've got to say, I've never read this author before so I din't know what to expect. I read it in one sitting. I will be honest and say at times I struggled with it but not in the sense that it was boring or something like that, it's just the topics that this story covers were so real that I couldn't see the ending coming, having not read any of Jaimie's books before.
Andy was the most real character I've read in a long while. The things she went through were so raw that her character development was so achingly beautiful.
I won't say anything further, just stick with it till the end. Because that story is real life people. I know I'll be reading more from this author that's for sure.
**ARC kindly provided by the author**
Andy was the most real character I've read in a long while. The things she went through were so raw that her character development was so achingly beautiful.
I won't say anything further, just stick with it till the end. Because that story is real life people. I know I'll be reading more from this author that's for sure.
**ARC kindly provided by the author**
August 13, 2017
I have so many other books to rate and review, but this one made me so angry that I immediately had to come purge it from my system.
July 1, 2017
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I received this eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 Stars!
The Review:
Seriously? You gonna end a book like THAT?
Shock value aside, I applaud that ending. It was incredibly brave to leave things like that. I’ve never read this author before and I had no idea what I might find between the pages. I love dark reads. I love read that forgo the light and take me past my comfort zone and I love reads that put me in a “tailspin”. This book definitely has it’s dark elements and it’s sordid moment, which I really enjoyed.
I also applaud the story itself. It was intense, hot and just a little bit twisted. And it kept me reading all the way through. I didn’t want to put this one down.
As for the characters, well, I both loved and hated that I both loved and hated them.
Devon Jackson ... how do I describe this character. Contemptible man-whore might be an appropriate way to describe him. From the moment you meet him, he comes off as a complete and total ass. Not always the intensely hot, seductive and sexy kind, but sometimes the jealous, insensitive, insecure kind that you just want to strangle.
He’s cruel and loves to exert his power over Andi, who is his overly protective best friend’s younger sister. Devon grew up with Charlie and Andi, called them and their parents family, and helped shield Andi from would-be boyfriends or anyone who might hurt her. After hiring Andi as his PA, as a favor to his best friend, he assures Charlie he’ll watch over her while he is away in the military. But from the moment this book opens up, Devon takes great strides to put Andi down, degrade her, display his jealous temper and possessive nature in dictating everything she does and he’s aggressive in flaunting his conquests in front of her. He could be sexy and awesome one minute but an insecure jackhole the next. I both liked and seriously despised him. And seeing as how the book ended, I think that was the author's intention all along ... so brava!
Andi was caring, forgiving and just trying to have a normal life. At first, I didn’t care for her character. She was a doormat and let way too many things slide as Devon put her down or hurt her. Her love for him blinded her to just how much he was walking all over her and he did an amazing job making her believe she was nothing to him. But then she put on her big girl panties and things got fun! I enjoyed the banter between Devon and Andi and I really enjoyed their chemistry.
I also liked the way this story progressed. When Andi and Devon decide to throw caution to the wind and be together, they really steamed up the pages with their hot and sexy bedroom scenes. But it was clear that Devon was harboring demons and hiding secrets and when everything comes out, I wasn’t shocked because I saw it coming, but I was devastated for both Andi and Devon because I couldn’t see how they would come back from all of it. And then.... the last chapter happened and I was beyond stunned.
I want for my anti-heroes to have redeeming qualities. They can be devious, dark and evil, but I need to find that spark in them that lets me know there is hope. Finding that spark in Devon wasn’t completely impossible, but it was REALLY effin’ hard. Not necessarily because he was all that dark, but because he was so immature for his age, so insecure and his jealousy got the better of him. He didn’t exert his dominance in a sexy way. He was a bully and harasser and was constantly apologizing for his wrong doing, yet kept doing the wrong. For those reasons, it was hard to love him.
I kind of loved Charlie, though. He was just a big ol’ overprotective teddy bear and an absolute hero. His story was emotional and hard to read because of the real life situations he faced. The author did an amazing job with him and his struggles.
TAILSPIN is a brave, edgy read with a nontraditional ending that left me speechless and wishing for more. I enjoyed it enough that I’m definitely giving this author's other books a try. I’m all for unconventional reads and this one fit the bill nicely.
I received this eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 Stars!
The Review:
Seriously? You gonna end a book like THAT?
Shock value aside, I applaud that ending. It was incredibly brave to leave things like that. I’ve never read this author before and I had no idea what I might find between the pages. I love dark reads. I love read that forgo the light and take me past my comfort zone and I love reads that put me in a “tailspin”. This book definitely has it’s dark elements and it’s sordid moment, which I really enjoyed.
I also applaud the story itself. It was intense, hot and just a little bit twisted. And it kept me reading all the way through. I didn’t want to put this one down.
As for the characters, well, I both loved and hated that I both loved and hated them.
Devon Jackson ... how do I describe this character. Contemptible man-whore might be an appropriate way to describe him. From the moment you meet him, he comes off as a complete and total ass. Not always the intensely hot, seductive and sexy kind, but sometimes the jealous, insensitive, insecure kind that you just want to strangle.
He’s cruel and loves to exert his power over Andi, who is his overly protective best friend’s younger sister. Devon grew up with Charlie and Andi, called them and their parents family, and helped shield Andi from would-be boyfriends or anyone who might hurt her. After hiring Andi as his PA, as a favor to his best friend, he assures Charlie he’ll watch over her while he is away in the military. But from the moment this book opens up, Devon takes great strides to put Andi down, degrade her, display his jealous temper and possessive nature in dictating everything she does and he’s aggressive in flaunting his conquests in front of her. He could be sexy and awesome one minute but an insecure jackhole the next. I both liked and seriously despised him. And seeing as how the book ended, I think that was the author's intention all along ... so brava!
Andi was caring, forgiving and just trying to have a normal life. At first, I didn’t care for her character. She was a doormat and let way too many things slide as Devon put her down or hurt her. Her love for him blinded her to just how much he was walking all over her and he did an amazing job making her believe she was nothing to him. But then she put on her big girl panties and things got fun! I enjoyed the banter between Devon and Andi and I really enjoyed their chemistry.
I also liked the way this story progressed. When Andi and Devon decide to throw caution to the wind and be together, they really steamed up the pages with their hot and sexy bedroom scenes. But it was clear that Devon was harboring demons and hiding secrets and when everything comes out, I wasn’t shocked because I saw it coming, but I was devastated for both Andi and Devon because I couldn’t see how they would come back from all of it. And then.... the last chapter happened and I was beyond stunned.
I want for my anti-heroes to have redeeming qualities. They can be devious, dark and evil, but I need to find that spark in them that lets me know there is hope. Finding that spark in Devon wasn’t completely impossible, but it was REALLY effin’ hard. Not necessarily because he was all that dark, but because he was so immature for his age, so insecure and his jealousy got the better of him. He didn’t exert his dominance in a sexy way. He was a bully and harasser and was constantly apologizing for his wrong doing, yet kept doing the wrong. For those reasons, it was hard to love him.
I kind of loved Charlie, though. He was just a big ol’ overprotective teddy bear and an absolute hero. His story was emotional and hard to read because of the real life situations he faced. The author did an amazing job with him and his struggles.
TAILSPIN is a brave, edgy read with a nontraditional ending that left me speechless and wishing for more. I enjoyed it enough that I’m definitely giving this author's other books a try. I’m all for unconventional reads and this one fit the bill nicely.
February 28, 2022
I don't even know where to begin. This story sucked me in from the very beginning and I hated to put it down when RL got in my way. This story had the angst that I love. That ending though.....
June 19, 2017
The title of this book is most suitable because my head is in a spin and I'm not sure how to review this book. What I do know is that I love Jaimie Roberts books, I am still working my way through them all, but the ones that I have read have been awesome to read. Jaimie also knows how to tell a good story and that is always a great start, she also know how to take you to the edge of your seat to keep you dangling in between chapters and wondering what the hell is going on. Basically Jaimie loves to mind F*** and she does it so well.
The writing and the story was extremely good in this book. I did think the pace of the story could have been a little quicker, in places it lagged slightly and began to be repetitive, but honestly it didn't really spoil it for me at all because I just was so intrigued by this book I just needed to find out what was going to happen.
Now the characters - Devon. Bad boy, harsh, arrogant rude, but I fell in the love trap with this gorgeous damaged man. He runs his company like clockwork and he does it well. He's made lots of money and on the outside he is the perfect man on paper but Devon is hurting and hiding secrets that is effecting his whole life and a new romance with his best friends sister Andie who happens to also be working for him as his PA. He treats her badly, talks down to her and generally is the worst boss ever.
Andie has had Devon on her mind since she was fifteen and has idolised him, and the chemistry and the angst between these two were fantastic to read. Jaimie outdone herself writing these two people because they were written in depth and I felt from the heart. I felt I knew them personally and that I was going through all their problems and all their highs with them.
I loved to hate Devon. I wanted at times to shake him and ask WHY !! BUT no matter what he did or said I just could not for the life of me dislike this man. I felt empathy for him, I loved him, I cried for him and I felt sad for him. I could see myself in Andie in some ways - she comes over as a bit of a pushover but to me she has the biggest heart and I would have done exactly what she did. Yes I liked Andie a lot. The secondary characters also played a big part in this story and are written very well too.
Oh my that ending -WOW I think I'm still in shock and this is one of the many reasons why I love Jaimie Roberts. I hated it, I loved it. I would never in a million years have guessed it - just bloody brilliant and so clever. And more importantly I loved Devon just that little bit more. My poor heart clenched in my chest, it dive bombed to the pit of my stomach. I think to be honest in some ways the ending was perfect and wonderful and sad and joyous, it was everything and more but what I wouldn't have given to be able to read Andie's thoughts in that given moment - Gah enough, I'm filling up. !!!
Absolutely brilliant and a must read !!!!!
The writing and the story was extremely good in this book. I did think the pace of the story could have been a little quicker, in places it lagged slightly and began to be repetitive, but honestly it didn't really spoil it for me at all because I just was so intrigued by this book I just needed to find out what was going to happen.
Now the characters - Devon. Bad boy, harsh, arrogant rude, but I fell in the love trap with this gorgeous damaged man. He runs his company like clockwork and he does it well. He's made lots of money and on the outside he is the perfect man on paper but Devon is hurting and hiding secrets that is effecting his whole life and a new romance with his best friends sister Andie who happens to also be working for him as his PA. He treats her badly, talks down to her and generally is the worst boss ever.
Andie has had Devon on her mind since she was fifteen and has idolised him, and the chemistry and the angst between these two were fantastic to read. Jaimie outdone herself writing these two people because they were written in depth and I felt from the heart. I felt I knew them personally and that I was going through all their problems and all their highs with them.
I loved to hate Devon. I wanted at times to shake him and ask WHY !! BUT no matter what he did or said I just could not for the life of me dislike this man. I felt empathy for him, I loved him, I cried for him and I felt sad for him. I could see myself in Andie in some ways - she comes over as a bit of a pushover but to me she has the biggest heart and I would have done exactly what she did. Yes I liked Andie a lot. The secondary characters also played a big part in this story and are written very well too.
Oh my that ending -WOW I think I'm still in shock and this is one of the many reasons why I love Jaimie Roberts. I hated it, I loved it. I would never in a million years have guessed it - just bloody brilliant and so clever. And more importantly I loved Devon just that little bit more. My poor heart clenched in my chest, it dive bombed to the pit of my stomach. I think to be honest in some ways the ending was perfect and wonderful and sad and joyous, it was everything and more but what I wouldn't have given to be able to read Andie's thoughts in that given moment - Gah enough, I'm filling up. !!!
Absolutely brilliant and a must read !!!!!
June 20, 2017
Loved Devon & Andi's story. Some laugh out loud bits & quite a few heartbreaking, proper crying bits. The ending was typically Jaimie, a twist with a gasp. A must read author for me, Jaimie has done it again. xx
*Arc given in return for an honest review*
*Arc given in return for an honest review*
June 22, 2017
I could not put this book down; what a corker of a story! I was absolutely hooked from the very first page. The writing gripped me and kept me turning page after page and cursing my family for needing food!
I felt so many emotions in the pages; happy, sad, angry, grief stricken and shock! Absolutely fantastic and the ending was a total surprise and completely original for me.
I love Andi. She is such a caring, kind girl and is dedicated to her family; so dedicated she puts up with Devon's unacceptable behaviour. His possessiveness was way OTT. He may be her boss, but he is also her brother Charlie's, best friend. The way he treated Andi made my blood boil at times but I kind of got the reasoning behind it. I shed a few tears and held my breath at events that happened too.
This is my first book by Jaimie Roberts but I will find more. Truly superb, a jaw dropping must read.
I felt so many emotions in the pages; happy, sad, angry, grief stricken and shock! Absolutely fantastic and the ending was a total surprise and completely original for me.
I love Andi. She is such a caring, kind girl and is dedicated to her family; so dedicated she puts up with Devon's unacceptable behaviour. His possessiveness was way OTT. He may be her boss, but he is also her brother Charlie's, best friend. The way he treated Andi made my blood boil at times but I kind of got the reasoning behind it. I shed a few tears and held my breath at events that happened too.
This is my first book by Jaimie Roberts but I will find more. Truly superb, a jaw dropping must read.
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Spoilers
I loved it.
Not safe:
He has sex in front of her for months (in his office while she is his assistant) she heard it
He make her buy condoms
He invites ow to his room one day after being with her but doesn’t do anything with the ow
At one time he tries to force himself on her while drunk but stoped it
After that at another time he really rape her and this is what change the whole story
Safety om:
- before being with him she almost slep with om
After kissing her he still invited another woman to his office and has sex who he.
The heroine flirst with two om, one she almost slept with and the other she didn’t even kiss but he is the real deal
The author imo was very brave because she had a HEA but he hasn’t.
Spoilers
I loved it.
Not safe:
He has sex in front of her for months (in his office while she is his assistant) she heard it
He make her buy condoms
He invites ow to his room one day after being with her but doesn’t do anything with the ow
At one time he tries to force himself on her while drunk but stoped it
After that at another time he really rape her and this is what change the whole story
Safety om:
- before being with him she almost slep with om
After kissing her he still invited another woman to his office and has sex who he.
The heroine flirst with two om, one she almost slept with and the other she didn’t even kiss but he is the real deal
The author imo was very brave because she had a HEA but he hasn’t.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 14, 2017
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
I don't know if I loved or hated the ending because I was left in complete shock. I never would have guessed for this to be the ending, but then again, Ms. Roberts always gives us these twisted, unexpected endings that will leave us in complete and utter shock.
I have read a few of Ms. Roberts' books and I have loved each and every one of them. They are all so different. She has dark, twisted, emotional, sweet and they are all good plots and all the ones I've read have been great books.
We get Devon who is a total ass to Andi. He has been in love with her forever but refuses to act on his feelings towards her because Charlie, who is Andi's brother is Devon's best friend and he knows better than to tap that knowing he could ruin their friendship. Andi has been in love with Devon since she can remember and she works for him and tolerates his indiscretions, his abuse towards her (verbally) and just plain accepts him for who he is.
She could do so much better but she's hanging on by a thread that he will eventually open up his eyes and see her for more than Charlie's little sister. She feels the connection and she knows he's always sabotaging her dates, but she can't understand why he won't act on his feelings for her if he keeps on interfering in her love life.
I'm not surprised at all at how Ms. Robets' left this book, but Andi deserved a happily ever after and she got one.
I love how she weaves her stories, they are always full of surprises and we definitely will feel like this story was a tailspin just like the title itself.
I always get super excited when I find out Ms. Roberts is coming out with a new book because I'm always eager to read more. I never know what I'm going to get next with this author.
4 stars
I don't know if I loved or hated the ending because I was left in complete shock. I never would have guessed for this to be the ending, but then again, Ms. Roberts always gives us these twisted, unexpected endings that will leave us in complete and utter shock.
I have read a few of Ms. Roberts' books and I have loved each and every one of them. They are all so different. She has dark, twisted, emotional, sweet and they are all good plots and all the ones I've read have been great books.
We get Devon who is a total ass to Andi. He has been in love with her forever but refuses to act on his feelings towards her because Charlie, who is Andi's brother is Devon's best friend and he knows better than to tap that knowing he could ruin their friendship. Andi has been in love with Devon since she can remember and she works for him and tolerates his indiscretions, his abuse towards her (verbally) and just plain accepts him for who he is.
She could do so much better but she's hanging on by a thread that he will eventually open up his eyes and see her for more than Charlie's little sister. She feels the connection and she knows he's always sabotaging her dates, but she can't understand why he won't act on his feelings for her if he keeps on interfering in her love life.
I'm not surprised at all at how Ms. Robets' left this book, but Andi deserved a happily ever after and she got one.
I love how she weaves her stories, they are always full of surprises and we definitely will feel like this story was a tailspin just like the title itself.
I always get super excited when I find out Ms. Roberts is coming out with a new book because I'm always eager to read more. I never know what I'm going to get next with this author.
4 stars
June 15, 2017
I won an ARC copy of this book from Jaimie Roberts and I'm so glad I did as she is an amazing new author to me. I went through so many emotions reading this book, I was on the edge of my seat unable to put it down till I finished and OMG wow. The story was so raw and real, all emotions seeped out of the pages and under my skin.
It started off as a fun read following Andi and Mr Condom's, aka Devon Jackson, relationship. He is man that you cant help but dislike. There was something about him that didn't appeal to me and its not until further in the book that I realised why.
The storyline keeps you hooked with great chemistry and banter with all the characters, simply brilliant twists and turns that I never saw coming.
I shall certainly be following and reading this author again.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and my review is an honest one and my opinion only
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It started off as a fun read following Andi and Mr Condom's, aka Devon Jackson, relationship. He is man that you cant help but dislike. There was something about him that didn't appeal to me and its not until further in the book that I realised why.
The storyline keeps you hooked with great chemistry and banter with all the characters, simply brilliant twists and turns that I never saw coming.
I shall certainly be following and reading this author again.
I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and my review is an honest one and my opinion only
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June 21, 2017
Gah I'm so mad right now !!!!!! That fucking ending I did not see coming !!!!! But it was good oh so good !!!!!!
Ok Devon he really is a fucking prick he's arrogant an arsehole and he has a darkness in him that makes you hold your breathe for fear of launching your kindle at the wall he really is a male lead (I can't call him a H because he definitely is NOT one of them) you do really love to hate him or hate to love him may be a better description!!!!
Andi sweet innocent naive Andi she gets eaten alive from the big bad wolf at times she showed a little bit of backbone but she truly was a little lamb ripe for picking !!!!
This book had so many elements it kept you yoyoing (in a good way) but fucking hell I felt like a ping pong ball !!!!
* reviewed on behalf of the author*
Ok Devon he really is a fucking prick he's arrogant an arsehole and he has a darkness in him that makes you hold your breathe for fear of launching your kindle at the wall he really is a male lead (I can't call him a H because he definitely is NOT one of them) you do really love to hate him or hate to love him may be a better description!!!!
Andi sweet innocent naive Andi she gets eaten alive from the big bad wolf at times she showed a little bit of backbone but she truly was a little lamb ripe for picking !!!!
This book had so many elements it kept you yoyoing (in a good way) but fucking hell I felt like a ping pong ball !!!!
* reviewed on behalf of the author*
June 16, 2017
Tailspin is the newest book from one of my favorite authors Jaimie Roberts; and though Jaimie is an amazingly talented author, she has one draw back! SHE LIKES TO MESS WITH YOUR HEAD! And Tailspin is no different!
Because the story is so intricately woven, I cannot go into detail, but I will say this book isn't a HEA, but a marvelous, MESS with your head type of book! It's one of those books that will give you a book hangover, and even though the character that is villain of the book, is vile in the end...you cannot help but love him!
Tailspin is a beautifully messed up book, that you will love and hate at the same time! But once you start reading it, you cannot put it down! And you will find yourself loving it as much as I do!
I give Tailspin 5 stars!
Because the story is so intricately woven, I cannot go into detail, but I will say this book isn't a HEA, but a marvelous, MESS with your head type of book! It's one of those books that will give you a book hangover, and even though the character that is villain of the book, is vile in the end...you cannot help but love him!
Tailspin is a beautifully messed up book, that you will love and hate at the same time! But once you start reading it, you cannot put it down! And you will find yourself loving it as much as I do!
I give Tailspin 5 stars!
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