A review by fresholivebread
Without Warning by Reese Knightley

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Sparks fly between a bodyguard and the billionaire he's protecting. Both MCs were burned by past  experiences, but sweet, resilient Harrison remains hopeful while the grumpy Ryder is more bitter and jaded, and also very judgey. There's some initial antagonism, but when danger goes boom, they find themselves in closed quarters, and trust + feelings start to build. 

Ryder's hot-cold was draggy *and* a drag, but Harrison's gentleness and care for him touched him and made him better. He's also very protective of Harrison, and there's a pretty great big gesture from him to prove his love. I liked that both are looking for something deeper and lasting, and they found it in each other. The stalker plot is engaging but there're a couple of loose plot points. The writing was also a little choppy, and tighter editing would've made it better. 

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