Dream Spinner (Dream Team #3) by Kristen Ashley
Publication Date: May 25th 2021 by Forever
Pages: 393
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Striving to be a good enough dancer and never quite reaching
her father’s expectations over the years has made Hattie struggle with self-confidence
and opening herself to others.
She’s been crushing on Axl and he’s definitely been into
her, but Hattie runs every time Axl tries to get close and finally he’s
wondering if he’s wasting his time trying. Surprisingly enough, it’s the
semi-bad guy Brett who lights a fire under Hattie’s butt and convinces her to
take a shot before she loses Axl for good. What pushes them together even more
is the anonymous creepy calls and notes Hattie starts receiving. Stalker
behavior for sure! Hattie needs protection and Axl wants her safe.
As usual, Axl was a bit of a jerk to Hattie before they came
together but seeing things from his side I didn’t really blame him. They both
just needed to get on the same page and then it was all heart eyes for me.
I can’t write up Dream Spinner without mentioning Cleo, Axl’s
very prissy cat! I just loved Cleo! Kristen Ashley nails cat behavior so well, (we
live to serve them, obviously!), making me giggle every time Ms. Cleo stepped
onto the page!
I’ve been enjoying the Dream Team series. Dream Spinner had
all the hallmarks of an old-school Kristen Ashley read: solid female friendships,
bossy Alpha men, and a sweet likeable heroine with a bit of sass! Pepper’s
story next and it seems like it’s going to be a bit of drama, in the best way,
of course! I can’t wait!
4 Stars
Hattie Yates has finally met the man of her dreams. Yet years of abuse from her demanding father have left her petrified of disappointment. She’s already failed to reach her goal of becoming a professional ballerina—she can’t handle the terrible consequences of another dream becoming a nightmare. But when a stalker sets their sights on Hattie, there’s only one man she dares to hope can help . . .
Axl Pantera knows Hattie is the only woman for him. Yet despite the attraction burning between them, Hattie refuses to let him in. The former soldier is determined to woo her into letting down her walls. And when danger comes calling, he’s up against more than her wary and bruised heart. Axl will do anything to prove to Hattie that they’re meant to be, but first, he’ll need to keep her safe.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Hattie got it together just in time before Axl gave up and moved on! Finger's crossed that Pepper's story is just as good. :)
Yep! I hope so too!
DeleteI have fallen behind and not started this latest series. Sounds like one for the win column and funny that the semi bad guy was the one to get her head on straight.
ReplyDeleteI've fallen behind on a few of her other series' too. Someday I'll get to them. I know! He doesn't seem like much of a bad guy and maybe he'll get his own romance! I hope. :)
DeleteSo, do I need to read this series in order, or can I start with this one first?
ReplyDeleteYou can read the books out of order since they focus on one particular couple. I didn't read the first book in the series. The previous couples and characters show up in the newer books, but they're not a huge part of any of the newer stories.
DeleteI have yet to read a Kristen Ashley book (I know, crazy!) You sort of had me with the cat though.
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy! She is a unique writer with her own brand of story telling that not all readers connect with, so I wonder if you'd like her. Most either really love her or don't.
DeleteI only ever read on Kristen Ashley book and unfortunately it did not bowl me over.
ReplyDeleteYeah, not all authors speak to us as readers, and that's okay! We all have personal tastes. :)
DeleteA cat has to be mentioned, it is law :D
ReplyDeletethere is just something about pets in a story that makes it even better. dare i try to read kristen ashley's books again? what do you think? lol.
ReplyDeleteI have some of Kristen Ashley's older books that I need to read but I am loving the sound of this newer series. Great review!
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