I guessed, based on the plane, that we were finally going to see Alabama and we did! I loved that this series happened in kinda boring places? BecauseI guessed, based on the plane, that we were finally going to see Alabama and we did! I loved that this series happened in kinda boring places? Because it gave a charming sense of place while letting the characters really carry the story. I loved the happy ending our characters got but omg the angst was killing me! All things considered, I was ok with that though, because as a whole, the series was pretty low angst.
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My biggest issue is Ryan. So he's an abusive asshole, and while some people have come around to the idea that maybe he wasn't the best for Will, I really wanted the town to realize how cruel he was. When we see Heartly all depressed and taking Ryan's cruelty without any reaction, I was so upset. Will offers to help but then we never see anything again. The fact that Ryan convinced(?) his indigenous bf to cut off his hair is so sad. And he's obviously drunk again. Why isn't the town talking about these two things? I get that the story wasn't really about them, but Will and Patrick, but it makes me anxious to know that Heartly was left alone with that asshole. I hope this is addressed in the next book.
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I guessed, based on the plane, that we were finally going to see Alabama and we did! I loved that this series happened in kinda boring places? Because it gave a charming sense of place while letting the characters really carry the story. I loved the happy ending our characters got but omg the angst was killing me! All things considered, I was ok with that though, because as a whole, the series was pretty low angst.
***SPOILERS***
My biggest issue is Ryan. So he's an abusive asshole, and while some people have come around to the idea that maybe he wasn't the best for Will, I really wanted the town to realize how cruel he was. When we see Heartly all depressed and taking Ryan's cruelty without any reaction, I was so upset. Will offers to help but then we never see anything again. The fact that Ryan convinced(?) his indigenous bf to cut off his hair is so sad. And he's obviously drunk again. Why isn't the town talking about these two things? I get that the story wasn't really about them, but Will and Patrick, but it makes me anxious to know that Heartly was left alone with that asshole. I hope this is addressed in the next book....more
THIS WAS SO GOOD!!! I saw on kindle that 2 books were listed so while I was so into it, especially towards the end, I wasn't sad, because I knew the nTHIS WAS SO GOOD!!! I saw on kindle that 2 books were listed so while I was so into it, especially towards the end, I wasn't sad, because I knew the next book was there. BUT NO. IT WAS NOT THERE.
The completely different backgrounds, motivations, and mentalities of the MCs was so well done. They way they slowly go from enemies to having each other's backs was so slow and organic and didn't require the characters to change themselves to the point of unrecognizability.
The only thing I didn't get was why/how they started having sex. It came out of nowhere?
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THIS WAS SO GOOD!!! I saw on kindle that 2 books were listed so while I was so into it, especially towards the end, I wasn't sad, because I knew the next book was there. BUT NO. IT WAS NOT THERE.
The completely different backgrounds, motivations, and mentalities of the MCs was so well done. They way they slowly go from enemies to having each other's backs was so slow and organic and didn't require the characters to change themselves to the point of unrecognizability.
The only thing I didn't get was why/how they started having sex. It came out of nowhere?...more
Took a bit to get going, but was worth it. I really loved that this wasn't distinct books, but episodes instead. I've read a few series like this in tTook a bit to get going, but was worth it. I really loved that this wasn't distinct books, but episodes instead. I've read a few series like this in the past year and I really enjoy the pacing and character development. If anyone reads this first book and isn't convinced about continuing, just do it, it gets better and better.
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Took a bit to get going, but was worth it. I really loved that this wasn't distinct books, but episodes instead. I've read a few series like this in the past year and I really enjoy the pacing and character development. If anyone reads this first book and isn't convinced about continuing, just do it, it gets better and better....more
This was kinda slow, not in a boring way, but in a casual way. I wish had more of an idea what happened with Sal. I wish we learned more about their HThis was kinda slow, not in a boring way, but in a casual way. I wish had more of an idea what happened with Sal. I wish we learned more about their HEA. I have a love/hate relationship with historicals because they're either super happy to the point of being totally historically inaccurate OR they're very historically inaccurate, and therefor super depressing. This book straddled that line in a way that I've never seen before, it was so obvious the author had done a lot of research.
Wish this wasn't a stand alone, but it seems that it is. Can't wait to see what this author publishes next. ...more
Honestly, super boring. I only listened to it cause it was on Scribd and I couldn't find anything else. Honestly, super boring. I only listened to it cause it was on Scribd and I couldn't find anything else. ...more
**spoiler alert** Cute and sweet but I wish the timeline was more believable. I also found the whole "let's just be poly" thing INSANE. This guy cheat**spoiler alert** Cute and sweet but I wish the timeline was more believable. I also found the whole "let's just be poly" thing INSANE. This guy cheated on his boyfriend of like 5 years or something and is acting like its a great opportunity instead of recognizing how selfish and cruel he's being. I found the entire tone of the book was way too forgiving towards him just cause he kept bringing up poly. Sit down and have a conversation or break up, don't just cheat, no identity excuses that. ...more
Not sure how a book with such a great setup regarding romantic chemistry, character background and mystery could turn out so bland, but I just wasn't Not sure how a book with such a great setup regarding romantic chemistry, character background and mystery could turn out so bland, but I just wasn't that invested. ...more
The lack of self preservation was INSANE to me, especially considering one of these characters should basically still be in the mentality of being cloThe lack of self preservation was INSANE to me, especially considering one of these characters should basically still be in the mentality of being closeted and the other one is fleeing DV. It drove me nuts. Think through your actions and don't be impulsive, less bad shit will happen in your life....more
I enjoyed the unique backstory for the ex hockey player. I enjoyed the unique circumstances for their sexual chemistry. But at the end of the day, theI enjoyed the unique backstory for the ex hockey player. I enjoyed the unique circumstances for their sexual chemistry. But at the end of the day, the story was meandering, there was no pacing to speak of, and there was absolutely no sense of urgency. In the 3rd act breakup, I didn't really care if they got back together or not. I also felt like there wasn't much of a conclusion for their unique sexual situation. We were just told they had a good sex life in the epilogue?...more
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