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ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
When the book opens, Loretta Simmons is still trying to figure out her relationship with Deacon Fox (and, seriously, is that not the best romance hero name ever?). Things are still awkward between them after she broke up their grand high school romance because her parents had better things in mind for her. But now Deacon is working on the shop next door to her bookstore so they're seeing each other every day. And Loretta's nine-year-old daughter, Hazel, is super-interested in anything dirty (e.g. construction) and is also somewhat looking out for a father-figure.
Deacon is wary at first but is adult enough not to hold a grudge for something that happened over a decade ago. The two start hooking up and then fall deeply in to love.
And that's pretty much the story with a Great Dane who is more of a plot moppet than Hazel is. I was only a little disappointed with Loretta's "resolution" with her parents (but, arguably, it's a work in progress and therefore truer to life). The part with her ex-best friends could have been fleshed out a bit more but I think served to introduce us to Josie and set up her romance with Zach (who I really, really hope ends up owning the fancy cabin they all went to in this book because he made a ton of money from writing romance novels.)
Deacon is wary at first but
And that's pretty much the story with a Great Dane who is more of a plot moppet than Hazel is. I was only a little disappointed with Loretta's "resolution" with her parents (but, arguably, it's a work in progress and therefore truer to life). The part with her ex-best friends could have been fleshed out a bit more but I think served to introduce us to Josie and set up her romance with Zach (who I really, really hope ends up owning the fancy cabin they all went to in this book because he made a ton of money from writing romance novels.)
vickylou's review against another edition
2.0
I think part of my problem with this series is that nothing much happens. At all. I didn't understand why she let her parents dictate what she did, I didn't get how quickly she got with Tom when she had been with Deacon for so long. Just didn't get it. Then, I didn't get all of the silent anger that just seemed to vanish cos of a kid and a dog... fraking weird if you ask me.
Didn't like her. He was OK.
Just realised my other ongoing issue... the lack of an epilogue. I understand that the characters often pop up in later stories... but you can have a meaty epilogue without real spoilers. C'mon, we know that it is going to be sunshine and roses here on out...
( oh, and I just know who owns the lake cabin... )
Didn't like her. He was OK.
Just realised my other ongoing issue... the lack of an epilogue. I understand that the characters often pop up in later stories... but you can have a meaty epilogue without real spoilers. C'mon, we know that it is going to be sunshine and roses here on out...
( oh, and I just know who owns the lake cabin... )
allingoodtime's review against another edition
4.0
Deacon Fox is such a perfect hero. Almost too perfect. In fact, I can’t blame Loretta for feeling a bit unworthy of his love and attention. Not because I agree with the heroine, Loretta, that she’s unforgivable. But because Deacon is just too darn unblemished. Of course, this comes into play throughout the story and, more prominently, at the end. We find out Deacon isn’t all sugar and spice, but only because he tells us so.
Another perfect character in this story is Loretta’s daughter Hazel. My goodness, my dream child! I know there are really, really, really good kids out there. I have a nephew, who is now an adult, who was one of them. Therefore, I’m not going to say it’s completely unrealistic. But surely Hazel (and my nephew) are one in a million!
These character “flaws” are not necessarily a terrible thing. Just know, going in, that as a fictional story goes this one is really on the high-end of fairy tale circumstances in many ways. There is also some realism thrown in, don’t worry.
The way Deacon and Loretta’s relationship develops is one of the realistic things I found in this book. They had known each other for years. Loved each other for some of those years. Yes, Loretta broke Deacon’s heart once upon a time and felt terrible about how things ended in the past. Sure, Deacon had some doubts if they could even be friends. But Deacon and Loretta are both good people and they share many, many friends. They were being thrown into each other’s orbit over and over. Because they ARE both good people they were, of course, nice to one another. Since the old feelings never truly died, it was such a natural progression that their relationship took. I liked that…I liked the ease into which they fell into things. It felt like coming home after a long day and putting on my comfy pajamas. Not that there wasn’t heat there! That is also included. But it wasn’t awkward or uncomfortable.
I absolutely adore the relationship between Hazel and Deacon. If only every mixed family could be that way. But, like I said, Deacon and Hazel are pretty perfect.
https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/love-me-again-book-revie/
Another perfect character in this story is Loretta’s daughter Hazel. My goodness, my dream child! I know there are really, really, really good kids out there. I have a nephew, who is now an adult, who was one of them. Therefore, I’m not going to say it’s completely unrealistic. But surely Hazel (and my nephew) are one in a million!
These character “flaws” are not necessarily a terrible thing. Just know, going in, that as a fictional story goes this one is really on the high-end of fairy tale circumstances in many ways. There is also some realism thrown in, don’t worry.
The way Deacon and Loretta’s relationship develops is one of the realistic things I found in this book. They had known each other for years. Loved each other for some of those years. Yes, Loretta broke Deacon’s heart once upon a time and felt terrible about how things ended in the past. Sure, Deacon had some doubts if they could even be friends. But Deacon and Loretta are both good people and they share many, many friends. They were being thrown into each other’s orbit over and over. Because they ARE both good people they were, of course, nice to one another. Since the old feelings never truly died, it was such a natural progression that their relationship took. I liked that…I liked the ease into which they fell into things. It felt like coming home after a long day and putting on my comfy pajamas. Not that there wasn’t heat there! That is also included. But it wasn’t awkward or uncomfortable.
I absolutely adore the relationship between Hazel and Deacon. If only every mixed family could be that way. But, like I said, Deacon and Hazel are pretty perfect.
https://allingoodtimeblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/love-me-again-book-revie/
dedicatedreader's review against another edition
3.0
Oh no Jaci, what the hell happened? I know it has been a while since I read one of your usually amazing books but what happened with this one? Was I the only one who literally fell asleep while reading this one?
Oh my Gosh this book was boring me to death. Are you kidding me?
AAAArrrrgggghhhhhhhhh!
The only reason I finished this book was because it was the only book in my vicinity and I needed to read something or go crazy. I didn’t want to go bat shit crazy so I kept on until the end where I had to pull myself out of boredom stupor so as to write this review.
Again I was bored.
Loretta was boring.
Deacon even more so boring.
Hazel, well she was a little angel and my only connection to sanity as I drifted through the pages.
The story had potential I sear but that potential ended like on the very first page.
Killed me.
I am a fan of Jaci’s books and I have read a few of them but this one…no, I am marking a line. This one falls into the books that make me question my sanity and not in the good way.
But who am I to judge this book eh? You go read it and come argue with me.
I am going to go find an awesome book now. One that is so awesome, it leaves me shivering a week or two after I put it down. (I hope I find some.)
Oh my Gosh this book was boring me to death. Are you kidding me?
AAAArrrrgggghhhhhhhhh!
The only reason I finished this book was because it was the only book in my vicinity and I needed to read something or go crazy. I didn’t want to go bat shit crazy so I kept on until the end where I had to pull myself out of boredom stupor so as to write this review.
Again I was bored.
Loretta was boring.
Deacon even more so boring.
Hazel, well she was a little angel and my only connection to sanity as I drifted through the pages.
The story had potential I sear but that potential ended like on the very first page.
Killed me.
I am a fan of Jaci’s books and I have read a few of them but this one…no, I am marking a line. This one falls into the books that make me question my sanity and not in the good way.
But who am I to judge this book eh? You go read it and come argue with me.
I am going to go find an awesome book now. One that is so awesome, it leaves me shivering a week or two after I put it down. (I hope I find some.)
abbielairson117's review against another edition
5.0
Ok I totally want a book about Hazel and Janes son Ryan!
noveladdiction's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize this was book 7 in a series when I originally picked it up. But I guess I'm living proof that you can read this without being familiar with the series. The characters from previous books do play a role in this one, but it was just enough to peek my interest about their stories, not enough to confuse me.
Normally I don't like my romances with kids (someone once told me romances with babies/kids should be called "Romance without Consequences," which I think is excellent), but this book was so well written, and the characters so genuine, that I enjoyed it despite my usual tastes. And honestly, the daughter was adorable.
In a world of romance novels with obsessive alpha males that need to be taken down a peg or two, Deacon is a genuinely good guy. He's forgiving, helpful, sweet, and even awkward at times (which I greatly enjoyed).
I'm ashamed to say this is my first (real) Jaci Burton novel. I'm not going to count the novella I read some time ago, which was good, but needed a little more depth. But I can say for sure this will not be my last. Love Me Again was well written, the characters genuine, and the story engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Normally I don't like my romances with kids (someone once told me romances with babies/kids should be called "Romance without Consequences," which I think is excellent), but this book was so well written, and the characters so genuine, that I enjoyed it despite my usual tastes. And honestly, the daughter was adorable.
In a world of romance novels with obsessive alpha males that need to be taken down a peg or two, Deacon is a genuinely good guy. He's forgiving, helpful, sweet, and even awkward at times (which I greatly enjoyed).
I'm ashamed to say this is my first (real) Jaci Burton novel. I'm not going to count the novella I read some time ago, which was good, but needed a little more depth. But I can say for sure this will not be my last. Love Me Again was well written, the characters genuine, and the story engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books in the future.
vee79's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Jaci's lasr book, Rules of Contact so I felt like this was a must read for me. Loretta is back home after a bad relationship and now her ex is working right next door! I enjoyed the book for the most part. Loretta has a daughter who softens the heart. I do love second chance books....full review to come
lauraanne9's review against another edition
4.0
***ARC Provided by the Publisher via NetGalley***
4.5 Stars
Second chance romances are some of my favorites. There is a challenge for the author in balancing the reason that the couple broke up in the past with the idea that they can work things out in the future. This hit the balance well.
Loretta and Deacon were high school sweethearts, and they split because, as teenagers do, Loretta listened to the advice of others and made decisions that she thought were going to be best for both their futures. Fast forward a number of years and those choices didn't work out as well as anticipated and Loretta is back home, in Hope and working next to Deacon's current renovation project. At first, neither is happy, but as they spend time together, and he bonds with Loretta's daughter, the attraction and emotion that was only slightly buried comes back to the surface.
I loved that the characters both worked through some of the issues with their past, that they came to the realization that they wanted to be together here, in the now and in the present, and that there was more than just the past with them.
This is the 7th in a series and while the book is definitely focused on Loretta and Deacon, there are snippets of other characters from previous stories which were fun. You can definitely start with this book, and the other characters will be pleasant secondary characters, but if you have read the previous books, the little bits of time with them are a lot of fun.
Jaci Burton is a go to author for me, so a small town second chance romance, well, I knew I was going to be getting something good. And I was not disappointed.
I recommend this book.
4.5 Stars
Second chance romances are some of my favorites. There is a challenge for the author in balancing the reason that the couple broke up in the past with the idea that they can work things out in the future. This hit the balance well.
Loretta and Deacon were high school sweethearts, and they split because, as teenagers do, Loretta listened to the advice of others and made decisions that she thought were going to be best for both their futures. Fast forward a number of years and those choices didn't work out as well as anticipated and Loretta is back home, in Hope and working next to Deacon's current renovation project. At first, neither is happy, but as they spend time together, and he bonds with Loretta's daughter, the attraction and emotion that was only slightly buried comes back to the surface.
I loved that the characters both worked through some of the issues with their past, that they came to the realization that they wanted to be together here, in the now and in the present, and that there was more than just the past with them.
This is the 7th in a series and while the book is definitely focused on Loretta and Deacon, there are snippets of other characters from previous stories which were fun. You can definitely start with this book, and the other characters will be pleasant secondary characters, but if you have read the previous books, the little bits of time with them are a lot of fun.
Jaci Burton is a go to author for me, so a small town second chance romance, well, I knew I was going to be getting something good. And I was not disappointed.
I recommend this book.
samwlabb's review
4.0
I am having so much fun with this series. This time around, high school sweethearts are reunited, and yes, it ended up feeling so good. Loretta and Deacon parted ways over a decade before her divorce brought Loretta back to Hope. It was easy to see, that they each still held a spark for each other. As was the case with all the other Hope couple, these two had great chemistry and I thought they were meant for each other, but what I also loved was Deacon's rapport with Hazel, Loretta's daughter. Gosh! That kid was so fabulous, and the affection shared between her and Deacon was really heartwarming. That dog was something else as well.
I am having such a wonderful time watching the Hope family grow and grow!
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I am having such a wonderful time watching the Hope family grow and grow!
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