Okay, so this might be an unpopular opinion but Taming the Heart is not the book for me. I wanted to like it so bad but maybe, personally, now is not the time.

Taming the Heart by Elliot Rose is a steamy romance between the bull rider Beau and his new, younger marketing manager Sage. They are physically attracted to each other since their first meeting, but their relationship is taboo because he is married.

The actual plot and the spice commences in the second half. The first half was very descriptive and slow. I was expecting something, anything to happen but I was sadly disappointed there.

Moving on to the second half, this is where things get exciting - metaphorically and literally. ;) The spice is good but honestly at some places, it did not match the plot. There are some chapters where I felt it the author wanted to bring the two characters close by having a heart to heart, but last minute decided to change it into a smut scene. But still, second half gives much needed tension and action.

I liked Sage's sass and confidence but some more focus on her work would have been great. Maybe a little bit more about her upbringing, her perspective, her insecurities.

Also, Beau was almost a red flag. Almost seemed like labelling himself a victim when he could have turned things around for his divorce.

Honestly, if you want to read it just for tension and the fire, go for it. I would recommend to quickly reach the second half. 🔥

This was a gifted copy, and I am very grateful for it. Hopefully other books by the author work out for me.