Brady F**king Witter is a sweet and steamy standalone novel from the author of the TALIA SHAW series.Haven is a charming 22-year-old plus size model. Brady is a seriously hot 45-year-old recently separated movie star. How could it possibly go wrong? After being brutally dumped by one movie star, plus size model Haven Roser meets another. At 45, Brady Witter is over double her age, but their … age, but their connection is instant, the chemistry is overwhelming, and all too quickly they are all over each other. With prying eyes everywhere, especially since his recent separation from his wife and the mother of his children, Catalina, Brady needs to keep a low profile. Not to mention that he’s never wanted to be one of those Hollywood clichéd actors, dating someone who could be their daughter. Still, neither of them can stay away. At first it is all physical, but she’s more than her looks, and no one has ever treated her the way he does. It could be the best thing either of them has ever had. But age isn’t just a number and everything is more complicated than it seems… are they heading for heartbreak or a happy ever after?
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Based on the Hollywood setting, I was excited to read “Brady F**king Witter” by Christine J. Darcy. Unfortunately, I ended up being rather disappointed with it. My biggest problem was that I did not particularly care for either of the main characters, Haven and Brady. They weren’t very well developed and I didn’t feel like I got to know them much beyond the surface. The few things I did know, I didn’t particularly like. Haven was alternately really aggressive and kind of pathetic in the way she constantly threw herself at Brady, and Brady was kind of a jerk a lot of the time, especially when he drank.
My other big problem with the book was that I didn’t see much, if any, true emotional connection between Haven and Brady. All they ever seemed to do is have sex, which got boring by the time I was a third of the way through the story. The author tells us that they talk and laugh together, but it’s never made clear what their conversations are about. Do they have common interests besides sex and, apparently, watching Netflix? Their conversations all happened off the page and the sex was the only thing described in any detail. Even at the end of the book, I honestly had no idea exactly what Haven and Brady loved about each other.
Aside from my issues with the story itself, I was somewhat bothered by the writing in this book, which pulled me out of the story quite often. It is very obvious that the author is not American because of the differences in language used. For example, there were many references to “lounges” (I think meaning a “couch” or “sofa”), Haven refers to her “mum” (she’s from Alaska and much more likely to say “mom”), and there were a lot of non-American spellings used (“favourite,” “licence,” “tonnes,” “pyjamas,” etc.). Since both of the main characters were supposed to be American, it would have been a good idea to have an American editor go over the manuscript and check for these things prior to publication. In addition, the verb “to plead” was repeatedly misused throughout the book. The correct past tense conjugation is “pleaded” (or “pled,” though that is more colloquial and old-fashioned); “plead” is the present tense form.
This book may appeal to readers who are looking for a quick and very steamy story, but unfortunately, I personally didn’t enjoy it, and can’t recommend it.
*ARC provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
The title alone intrigued me enough that I decided I just needed to read it. “Brady F**king Witter” by Christine J. Darcy is an OM/YW romance – a trope I love, set in Hollywood. Bray is a movie star of epic proportions. He’s 55, sexy, gorgeous and beautifully damaged. His wife kicks him out and takes his kids away. Separated and alone he’s lost.
Haven is 22 and beautiful, she’s made a name for herself as a plus size model. Although young, she has an old soul, a soul that is incredibly attracted to older men, not boys her own age.
To say that Brady and Haven are attracted to one another is to say that peanut butter and jam are an ok combination. The chemistry and heat between these two is off the charts hot. Whereas she’s prepared to give their budding relationship a chance, he’s determined to keep her at a safe distance. Suffice it it to say that doesn’t happen. A mutual agreement to be just friends with benefits, is how they’re relationship starts. Obviously a recipe for disaster. Eventually they get their heads out of their a**es and work their way towards a happily ever after. An enjoyable read. (I read an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review.)
This book goes to show you that age isn’t a factor when it comes to love… Although I wanted to shout at Brady more than once lol… I love Haven’s outlook on life she didn’t care when she had to do to make it Ada plus sized model I love that she is a strong woman and knows what she wants and goes for it!
I really liked this book. I had never even heard of this author before stumbling across this book and becoming enticed by the blurb. I admit to being a true forbidden romance junkie and the age gap trope is a personal favorite, so I was pretty much intrigued from the word “Go” and I am so happy I chose to give this book a read because it was just so good. I found it very easy to get pulled into Haven and Brady’s romance. These two definitely provide the reader with a major case of “The Feels” as their complicated and deeply emotional story unfolds. Both characters were incredibly likable and despite being a model and a movie star I felt they were relatable and seemed quite genuine. Haven was such a wonderful female lead. Mature for her age and completely comfortable in her own skin, I loved her attitude and her heart. Brady was of course hot but I was deeply drawn to his vulnerable side. His anxieties, self-doubts and that cut adrift and a little bit lost air that he wore like a cloak all helped to humanize him and showcase the man himself and not the cinema god that the world knew. Intense emotion is in my opinion, the driving force in this book. From the first spark of attraction, to the explosion of passion that even a downpour couldn’t extinguish, to that burning ember of longing and connection that is embedded soul deep and is so powerful it can’t be ignored or denied even when wisdom and the risk of a broken heart begs you to do just that, you know you are in for a head spinning, heart melting and epically swoon worthy ride. Expect drama, heartache, angst, sweetness, humor, steadily increasing tension and sizzling steam as you read this incredibly enjoyable read.