A review by readers_sea
Watch Your Mouth by Kandi Steiner

emotional funny lighthearted
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ugh Jaxon and Grace were so good!!

Grace is Jaxon's teammate/best friend's little sister, who is also eight years younger than him. From the first time Jaxon laid eyes on Grace, he was instantly intrigued by her. So it was a bucket of cold water poured on him when he realized that she was his best friend's younger sister. He knew better and tried to resist her every time she was around, but when she showed up at her brother's house crying, Jaxon was immediately on edge and wanted to help her feel better. When he offers to go for a drive to clear her head, Grace takes it as an opportunity to go on a road trip just the two of them! From the start, Grace always tried to push the boundaries between them, but because of her brother and their differences, Jaxon held strong in not giving in. After being alone with her day after day on their road trip to help Grace forget about her ex, Jaxon finds it harder and harder to resist her. 

Eventually, they give in to the tension and agree that it is just for a couple of weeks while they are on their road trip, then they will go their separate ways and move on. As time goes on and they get to know each other more, the end is seemingly getting harder to accept.

Jaxon and Grace's story was so well done! I loved the tension between them, but also the balance of seriousness. Both characters had their flaws and needed to work through things, and on their road trip, they both grew a lot and were able to work through things together. Grace has always been the strong, free-spirited one in her family and friend group, but with Jaxon, she was able to be vulnerable and show what she was feeling. Seeing them together had me swooning and kicking my feet. Despite the odds against them, they knew their connection was worth it. I loved seeing their development and natural feelings mature for each other.

Such a great book! Loved seeing Vince and Maven as well. Cannot wait for Daddy P's book next.