By a Thread
Reviews
there were a few too many unnecessary scenes. I liked the fmc but the mmc was something else at times. would recommend if u just want a spicy cute lil romance. heavy on the spice.
A fine, 50 Shades-esque story; however, is 550 pages for a rushed plot.
I FINISHED IT!!!!!! Well... Almost, I haven't read the epilogues yet because I was trying to get this finished B4 9 but I can confidently say this is the BEST book I read in 2023 I couldn't put it down. I screamed, cried, laughed, and I may have or may have not thrown the book down a few times. The chemistry in this book was great đ. The one and ONLY flaw with this book is that the ending seems a little rushed đ€.
2.5/5 âïž
i liked this more than the other one
ep - THIS WAS REALLY HORNY
This was so good!!!! The development in Dominicâs character was great! A great mix of plot and spice!
This one is going to be short and sweet, much like this book.
There are few things I enjoy more than getting cozy with a good romance. I read books from every genre and for the most part, I enjoy books from every genre. I fell in love with horror early because of Stephen King and Lois Duncan. I was forced to read contemporary literary fiction in school and over time developed a deep respect for âthe great novel;â Iâm not a big fan of fantasy, but every now and then one squeaks in and surprises me. When I really want to settle in and devour a book, however, itâs always a romance. I canât even pinpoint when that love started, or who started it, nor do I have a favorite romance author because they are far too many, but romance is decidedly my favorite genre.
I recently joined a few new online book clubs (because the one I had been with since day one and absolutely loved has folded, my heart broke), and one of them is exclusively a romance book club. This book was the selection for September 2023, otherwise I might have never read this gem. Every element a good romance requires is found in this story, and I loved every page. Thereâs the volatile meet-cute, he parental intervention, a small Cinderella-story, and eventually the two mains fall in love. This is literally (did you see what I did there) everything you could want from a good, cheesy romance.
Also, thank you to the Indiana Romance Book Club for introducing me to Lucy Score.
All of these characters are well fleshed out, Dominic and Allyâs witty banter made me literally LOL many times. While the book was 500+ pages long, I left at the end feeling satisfied in their love story⊠especially seeing their life 10 years later in the extended epilogue. OH AND THE đ¶ïžđ¶ïžđ„”⊠this book had off the charts tension, buildup and climax! Definitely one of my favorite reads⊠and now it is time for me to binge all of Lucy Scoreâs backlist!
4.5 âïž. easy to read and dominic >>>
I liked this book for the most part! It just felt very unrealistic at times
In love with this book
god, i couldnât put it down. this book absolutely broke my heart, mended if and made my hopeless romantic side become even bigger. i just wish i got to see more of the couple after the last few chapters, but i always do with books. no complaints from me
Dominic has the combined toxicity of Carrie and Mr. Big.
So good!!!
iâm so in love with dom itâs crazy. also, what in the world does lucy score put in her book to make me feel so happy but so so alone
When creative director for Label Fashion Magazine, Dominic Russo is summoned to meet his mother at a pizza parlor, he never expects to begin an adversarial relationship with waitress, Ally Morales. Insults and name calling lead to Ally being fired, but Dominic's mother, Dalessandra, hires Ally to work at Label, much to his chagrin. From then on sparks fly as Dominic and Ally can't seem to get along and yet are wildly attracted to each other. As they begin to find common ground, past baggage related to their parents brings emotions to the surface that neither of them are equipped to handle.
By a Thread is a ridiculously fun romance that also includes deep emotional scars, making it a very layered story. The characters and plot are well developed, and while the third act conflict is over played, the conclusion comes full circle for a very satisfying ending. There are clear references to The Devil Wears Prada and Pride and Prejudice expertly woven throughout the story, but it still maintains its own identity. Also, topical issues involving harassment, poverty, and Alzheimer's disease are all addressed as part of the plot. Overall, By a Thread is a very good romance filled with humor and emotion.
Drunk Dom>>>
Another adorable book by Lucy Score. Hilarious banter, witty comedy, slow romance, spice, and the emotional ending, itâs so stinking cute!
** spoiler alert ** Enjoyed this book, it picked up in the middle and I liked the epilogue. But some things were cringy and I didnât like the description of the female main character. I feel like they didnât do her justice. I liked having older main characters!
"His mammoth penis definitely had a case of amnesia because he was stone hard." ..... Mammoths didn't die for this. 500 pages of the dumbest shit you could ever possibly read in your lifetime, i need to know why romance authors hate women so much they write stories like.....this. The book follows: Ally, the main character, who is broke poor gorgeous but doesn't know it beautiful even though she has no money to put effort into her looks live in a house with a broken ceiling has a father in a nursing home whom she pays all the bills for and also never forget that she is a feisty woman pushing forty with a heart of gold. Dominic filthy rich with daddy issues who only dates 20 something women at the big age of forty five. Now you might think that this is a story about two grown adults who know what they know in life and are not hormone driven teenagers but no it isn't. If it wasnt mentioned that they were middle age i would have thought that they were in early twenties tops because they are fucking stupid and if i behave the way Ally did at forty i hope someone takes me out (a hitman)
WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THIS BOOK??? I AM OBSESSED WITH IT. IM SORRY FOR SCREAMING BUT ALSO IM NOT SORRY BECAUSE WOW IT HAS BEEN A LONG FREAKING TIME SINCE IVE LOVED A BOOK THIS MUCH.
It's a H U G E slog. And I mean huge. I don't mind a long book as long as the plot's halfway decent but in this case nothing actually unique/interesting actually happens.
Highlights
"This isn't for just one night, Ally. So get used to it. Once I'm inside you, there's no going back." Ever.
This man is all or nothing.
"I wasn't looking for you. But I still found you."
"What are you saying?" I squeaked.
"I'm saying I found you. And I'm not fighting it anymore. You're mine."
"Completely inappropriate question," I said. "If you were going to touch me right now, where would you start?"
His exhale was a growl. "Your hair."
I blinked. "My hair?"
"I'd fist my fingers in it and pull so I could taste your mouth and then work my way down your throat."
"This is the problem," he insisted, his voice a rasp.
"That's a huge problem," I agreed, still looking at his erection. "It looks painful."
"That's not what I meant" he growled. "This is what happens when we're too close."
âI want this to be worth it to youâ
Dom to Ally
âKiss me, Ally. Let me make you feel better.â
âYou know, babe. Sometimes itâs up to us to tell the universe what we want. Not the other way around.â
I lived in a world where everyone should know her.
Dominic when his assistant didnât know who Ally was.
She held up the copy of Pride and Prejudice accusingly.
Ally caught Dominic keeping a copy of Pride and Prejudice after she compared him to Mr Darcy and he had never read it.