Lucian Rollins dubbed ‘Suit Daddy’ - thanks to Lina - is literally
a walking, talking wet dream.
What a perfect end to the series. Let’s get into the
steamy history of Mr. Lucian Rollins and Miss Sloane Walton.
Break down of the plot. Sloane and Lucian both grew up
next door to each other but where Sloane came form the daughter of a lawyer, Lucian
come from an abusive household. Lucian’s dad was abusive to both mother and son
which Sloane knew about because he confided in her. Lucian was the Walton’s unofficial
son and also the protégé of said lawyer. It was heart-warming to see.
After the passing of her father, Sloane is now on a
quest to help release the mother of her father’s protégé which means more time
spent between Suit Daddy and the perky librarian. Throughout this, we discover
that Lucian helped the Walton’s in more ways than Sloane could ever anticipate.
He helped them spend one last Christmas together and his business isn’t for
killing the world like we first suspected. Slowly but surely, Sloane started to
piece together why he was always so involved with her family through one way or
another. With the long-term friendship between Lucian and the Morgan brothers paired with Sloane's new found family with Lina and Naomi, everyone has an opinion
on the pair should be doing. Maybe even some bets were made.
The multiple – but not overly done – flashbacks let us
discover what happened all those years ago and why Lucian held such a strong
grudge against the Pixi, spitfire librarian. It’s so easy to empathize with teenage
Lucian whilst also understanding why Sloane did what she did. It’s impossible
to pick a side. A bit like what came first – the chicken or the egg? Like who
cares but I still want to know.
Aside from Sloane wanting to follow in her father’s
foot-steps, she also wants to settle down and have kids. Good thing she’s got
friends because they may or may not have helped her set up a dating app. Ooooh.
How Suit Daddy was breathing fire. This led to the spice. A lot of bad dates,
bad history and accidently ending up in a hotel - that Lucian owns - to flirt with men
lead to her to Lucian’s bed. Both literally and metaphorically.
Slowly, this agreement just morphs into a full pledge relationship. When the library was set on fire by a certain criminal, everything came into perceptive for Mr. Rollins. Oh, his therapist I forgot about him! Perfection. Speaking of criminals, Anthony Duncan is Lucian’s mother’s boyfriend? What the actual fucking fuck? I can’t say I didn’t expect it but when I did, I was like – didn't you learn from your first husband? What was better than that was when Sloane stood-up for Lucian after his mother slapped him – she owned everything in that scene including Lucian's heart. Finding Anthony Hugo, taking him down after he tried to hurt that family bunch was tying up all loose ends. Score really took her time developing the story rather than just rushing through it all. Ana Huang is also a mastermind in this. Does anyone remember Magda? Yeah. Exactly.
Moving towards the end of the book, it was
heart-warming to see the second Morgan get married, with Lucian setting a date
for his own. The proposal scene had me both crying and laughing. Just read the
damn epilogue. Nothing makes me cry but that did. The ‘that’ I’m
referring to is Lucy Score’s way of pulling at my heart strings.
The 3rd act break-up was necessary in a
plot like this – the history they had was an inevitable start to the demise. Nolan
become Lucian’s best friend – that friendship was gold. It reminded me of the
bromance between Alex and Josh from the Twisted Series. Has anyone seen the
fan-art of Lucian Rollins? Shut. The. Front. Door. Wow. The most spot on
drawing I’ve ever seen. Check out @fellowbookbabe on Instagram then get back to
me. Perfection.
There was a lot in this book. A lot to read, fan over
and remember.
Now that this series is over, some general comments.
Love that all of them are in their late 30’s to early 40’s. Who said love has
to be found when you’re young? I think people’s prime is after 20. 20 is like
the adult version of puberty. These lot sure as hell didn’t find it young but found
a lasting love, living happily ever after. Even Liza J did. Secondly, the epilogues
and bonus scenes were not coy which I appreciated. Like we all know Nash-Lina were going to make it through their obstacles whilst Lucian-Sloane were going
to get over their pre-existing feud. Let’s not act like they’re didn’t have a
book about them ending in marriage. Thank you very much. Thirdly, it wasn’t you’re
usual jazz. For example, Naomi and Knox had a hard time conceiving so they
adopted. Completely normal – if not spoken enough about – despite it being
heart-breaking for women who are nearing their 40’s. Realistic. I liked it.
Waylay stole my heart. Honestly, that kid was the best
written character. I just have on question – what ever happened to Tina all
those years later? I was glad to see Duke Morgan sober up but I wondered if she
ever left her ways or if Waylay went back to meet her?
Now I’m in a reading rut. I’m re-reading books but can’t
find anything amazing. This happened to me every time I read a series I love.
Still job hunting. Wish me luck or just read some
great paper pages on my behalf because your girl is struggling.
Until next time.
Mwah.
Vivian.
Don’t forget to keep reading, because as long as you
do, it’s making a struggling authors day that much better. Reach for the starts
of success.
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