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Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith

van829_86's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book, so much so that if it was possible to give more than five stars I would in a heartbeat. The characters are fascinating, the plot woven flawlessly, it was like a hug that you never want to end. I was upset that it had to end though and will probably reread this one several times over.

Aimee is a strong female character with a tragic backstory that makes you love her even more. Life is going great for her just the way she likes it on the down low but fate has other plans. Those plans involve a super sexy billionaire whose life Aimee just so happens to save. Now with her crowding his mind his only thoughts are claiming her as his and giving her the life she deserves. However, Aimee is not so easily swayed by the promise of money, wealth, and security. Can Qadir convince Aimee to give their relationship a shot or are they doomed from the start? What happens when Aimee is in the crosshairs of a rival  who is determined to make Qadir suffer? With the cards stacked against these two will they ever get their happily ever after? 

This is a fast paced, adrenaline inducing, emotional rollercoaster of a book. It had me laughing one minute and crying the next. This is one author I will return to time and time again, the writing was beautifully done and keeps you engaged through the entirety of the book. I cannot wait to see if more come out in this series as I will be one of the first in line to read them. Definitely give this book a chance it may become your new favorite book like it has for me!

shannlynn's review

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adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Something About Aimee has a bit of everything in it and I love it. The many twists and turns in this book will have your emotions all over the place, I couldn’t put it down!

Aimee is a street-smart, no holds barred kind of girl living the free life in New York City. She is a street courier on a skateboard that seems to banish any kind of preconceived notions anyone has of her. Using her street smarts, she saves royal Sheikh Qadir from assassination. Qadir is drawn to her for many reasons and saving his life is just one. Every time Aimee has something to say, Qadir finds himself astounded. 

I enjoy how strong-willed Aimee is and also that Qadir is not at all intimidated by her. This book threw me for a loop a few times! I thought I knew where it was going, and it would change direction. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend picking it up. I’m headed to get the second book in the series now!

aranza_yarie's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful tense fast-paced

5.0

Something About Aimee by S.E. Smith

5stars out of 5stars

Something About Aimee is definitely the best book I've read this year. This story is about a homeless young woman named Aimee Wheels and a prince named Sheikh Qadir Saif-Ad-Din. Aimee is a strong free spirited woman with the most enchanting personality. Her character drew me to the story from the first moment i read about her.  Qadir's love and fascination with Aimee will definitely make your heart skip a beat.  This story is full of action, fun, sexy seens and much more. Something About Aimee will keep you turning pages non stop. This book will be on my favorites for years to come. 

shannonlovesbooksandreading's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

5.0

Oh My! How can this be the first time I have read a book by this author?!?! Could I have chosen a better book to start off with!? Oh, how fun this story was to read! Aimee is the coolest chick ever! She certainly doesn’t need anyone. Living the way she chooses, even if it isn’t the safest of neighborhoods. She has her friends and her skateboard, which I am surprised she hasn’t named.  
When Aimee runs into Qadir things take a different turn.  
“How many others were like Aimee; vibrant and capable, but just one unlucky moment away from complete disaster?” - Hits a little personal. So many people are just one unlucky moment, one car break down, one sickness, one unlucky moment away from complete disaster. Is there something Qadir can do to help, to encourage, to teach... 
Aimee and Qadir have an instant attraction but neither one wants to believe it. I really love this story and can’t wait to see what else happens to these characters and their friends/family! 

mrscorbin89's review

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tense fast-paced

5.0

While this story isn't usually my typical genre I saw the cover and read the synopsis and immediately added it to my tbr list. This story was sexy, fast paced, full of suspense, drama, and more. The author started out strong with chapter one and the character development and plot were perfect. If your looking for a suspenseful, fast paced novel for your next read I definitely recommend this one. 

bwagner's review

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fast-paced

4.0

 
I enjoyed reading this romance story that has a touch of suspense to it.  This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites.  One of the things I enjoy about this author is their writing skills.  They are able to bring the story to life with ease and made me feel as if I was part of the story.  This is a well written story about Aimee and Qadir.  They are complete opposites but they do have one thing in common, someone is out to kill them.  Will they find a way to love despite what life is throwing at them?  I enjoyed watching their growth as well as their chemistry.  They are great characters that added to the story for me.  They certainly had me coming back for more.  They are strong and supportive characters that made the story easy and entertaining to read.  I really enjoyed this book.  I highly recommend this book.

 

msmarissa's review

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adventurous dark funny tense fast-paced

5.0

 
OMG!!!  If you haven’t read this book, my question is why.  This book has everything, action, humor, drama, twists, romance, steam, turns and did I mention drama??  What a series opener!!!!  

From the first chapter to the last, this book had me hooked.  I almost threw my phone a couple of times when I couldn’t believe what was happening but I was calmed back down by a twist or something.  

Aimee’s entire life has been on the street.  She knows the ins, the outs, the highways, the byways, the no gos, and everything in between.  She had to learn them to survive.  Aimee has a small collection of the most interesting friends.  She never knows when she will need one for something.  One night when she is making a final delivery for the courier service she works for, she saves the life of a very important man, except she has no idea who he is.  

He is Sheik Qadir Saif-Ad-Din, the heir to the throne of Jawahir.  Qadir is instantly memorized by this tiny creature that shows more street smarts than his highly trained guards.  Qadir knows that Aimee isn’t one that can be caged or is interested in the trappings of his title.  Aimee is wild and free, like the desert wind.  As the danger mounts around Qadir, Aimee must make some life shattering choices.  But when Qadir is captured and being held hostage, will Aimee risk everything to help him?  

This book was fantastic.  I can’t wait for the next in the series.  Idella is more than she appears to be??  Yep, I am hooked.  I didn’t need another series but I am not letting this one go!!  

 

aims2read's review

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emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

5.0

To be honest, I picked this novel up because I really love when the novels I read have a character with the same name as I do, even if it isn't spelled correctly! I absolutely loved the plot of this adventure, and the way that the female lead, Aimee, is a strong, independent woman, that way because she had no other choice.  She knows what she wants and goes for it, and puts her all into everything that she does. I love that about a person, and I really was able to connect with her throughout this fantastic read.

One of my other favorite things is that there aren't any lulls. There seems to be something always going on, and not in a way that makes the reader feel overwhelmed or unsure as to what the real story is. The author has a wonderful way with words, the descriptive nature brings the reader in and doesn't let them go, even after the story ends.  I very much look forward to reading more about the Girls from the Street, and by this author. Well done!

codiwade's review

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adventurous tense fast-paced

5.0

 Move over, Fairy Tale Princess! Here comes Wheels! Sultry, Smart, Suave, Sly, and Sexy. I cannot wait to see what the other Girls from the Street get into. This made me crave a life in the city, zooming through the streets on a board of my own. I instantly fell in love with the characters and wanted to know them more. You will not be disappointed. 

mandyo22's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

 
I was pleasantly surprised with Something About Aimee. S. E. Smith did an amazing job of drawing the reader in from the first chapter and never letting go! I found myself on the edge of my seat, invested in the romance between Aimee and Qadir. The descriptions of the different settings makes the reader feel like you are on the streets with Aimee or in the desert with Qadir. S. E. Smith uses great character building and an opposites attract romance, which I absolutely loved. There are so many twists and turns in the story, but somehow, it all meshes well. Something About Aimee is like a modern-day Cinderella mixed with a crime drama, complete with quick love and sneaky international criminals! I cannot wait to read more books by S. E. Smith.