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emhof1996's review against another edition
DNF @30%
Felt out of sync and left behind, even though it’s a standalone in the series, I didn’t get any of the references to the past characters or events, seemed like it was more about what was going on with them than the characters the book is actually about, might be better if I read the rest of the series
Felt out of sync and left behind, even though it’s a standalone in the series, I didn’t get any of the references to the past characters or events, seemed like it was more about what was going on with them than the characters the book is actually about, might be better if I read the rest of the series
sarahg4's review against another edition
5.0
To say that the Sterling Shore series isn’t addictive would be like saying the world isn’t round. Once you start this series you will be hooked from the start and loving it and Wrens and Allie’s story in A Redo is no exception.
When you find out that Wren is a father in Breaking Even and that he has missed out on six years of her life because of one very drunken night where he acted like a complete jerk you almost can’t believe it. Wren has always been so reserved, always the one to give the best advice even when his own love life wasn’t going as he had hoped. He stuck it out with Erica for all the wrong reasons and you are fist bumping the air when you find out that they get divorced. I mean when a women sleeps with her fiancés brother the night before her wedding it is a cause for concern. After getting rid of one woman who gives him a headache just thinking about her he has been landed with two more who will change his life completely. When Wren bumps into Allie at the grocery store he has no clue who she is, other than a very attractive woman. When she tells him that they met seven years ago he makes a comment about how he must have been memorable for her to remember him. When she tells him giving her a daughter would be quite memorable you can see why he would almost pass out on the floor. From this point on Wren will jump through any and all hoops that Allie puts in front of him if it gets him closer to his daughter. Only problem is that the closer he gets the more he starts to see Allie in a different light and wishing he could remember the night they spent together.
Allie went wild once in her life on a holiday with her best friend Bella and ended up pregnant. From the way Wren acted with her after the deed was done you can understand why she would hate his guts – even more so when she realises that he doesn’t even remember her. From a night full of regret she gets the greatest gift though and wouldn’t change it for the world. After finding out the real name of the guy who knocked her up she moves to Sterling Shore to try and find him as their daughter Angel deserves to know her father – whether she wants to see him or not. Only issue that has been causing her a bit of grief is that fact that he is still the sexist guy she has ever seen and if he takes his shirt off one more time in front of her she may do something that she would regret.
Once again we have a fun changing room scene in this book and it’s where you start to see the cracks in Wren’s armour with what Allie is doing to him. Opening the changing room door in just your underwear would make any guy want to jump you. Tag is the one who seems to be enjoying Wren’s behaviour change the most; he wants to see Wren crack. Which he well and truly does when his brother Billy yet again tries to mess with something he really shouldn’t. A spark that definitely gets Wren to all but pounce on Allie – not that she minds one bit. They both know that starting a relationship with each other could end badly as they have to factor Angel into it but neither can seem to stay away from each other after just one touch. But with ex’s from the past just waiting to cause trouble and Allie being so guarded about how she feels Wren will need to pull out all the stops if he wants to get the family he wants forever.
This book felt a little longer than the others and I think it was because all of the characters from the other books made an appearance and one storyline cross over had a key part to play in this ones ending. I do love hearing about the escapades of Corbin and Maverick just because I think it is going to be so funny when they finally meet their match. Although I think Corbin already has met his match with Ruby. The fact that he goes from a womaniser to a hermit the moment she is in town makes you wonder just what their back story really is and I can’t wait to get stuck into it. Also I loved Allie’s best friend Bella, some of their scenes together had me in stitches and I can’t wait for her book.
I can honestly say that this is one of my favourite on going series and I can’t wait for the rest of them to come out. When they all are finally out I think I will take a week off work just so I can re-read the series back to back leading to the final one which will show the wedding that true fans of the series have been waiting for. I cannot wait!
https://readingnook84.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/book-review-a-redo-by-c-m-owens/
When you find out that Wren is a father in Breaking Even and that he has missed out on six years of her life because of one very drunken night where he acted like a complete jerk you almost can’t believe it. Wren has always been so reserved, always the one to give the best advice even when his own love life wasn’t going as he had hoped. He stuck it out with Erica for all the wrong reasons and you are fist bumping the air when you find out that they get divorced. I mean when a women sleeps with her fiancés brother the night before her wedding it is a cause for concern. After getting rid of one woman who gives him a headache just thinking about her he has been landed with two more who will change his life completely. When Wren bumps into Allie at the grocery store he has no clue who she is, other than a very attractive woman. When she tells him that they met seven years ago he makes a comment about how he must have been memorable for her to remember him. When she tells him giving her a daughter would be quite memorable you can see why he would almost pass out on the floor. From this point on Wren will jump through any and all hoops that Allie puts in front of him if it gets him closer to his daughter. Only problem is that the closer he gets the more he starts to see Allie in a different light and wishing he could remember the night they spent together.
Allie went wild once in her life on a holiday with her best friend Bella and ended up pregnant. From the way Wren acted with her after the deed was done you can understand why she would hate his guts – even more so when she realises that he doesn’t even remember her. From a night full of regret she gets the greatest gift though and wouldn’t change it for the world. After finding out the real name of the guy who knocked her up she moves to Sterling Shore to try and find him as their daughter Angel deserves to know her father – whether she wants to see him or not. Only issue that has been causing her a bit of grief is that fact that he is still the sexist guy she has ever seen and if he takes his shirt off one more time in front of her she may do something that she would regret.
Once again we have a fun changing room scene in this book and it’s where you start to see the cracks in Wren’s armour with what Allie is doing to him. Opening the changing room door in just your underwear would make any guy want to jump you. Tag is the one who seems to be enjoying Wren’s behaviour change the most; he wants to see Wren crack. Which he well and truly does when his brother Billy yet again tries to mess with something he really shouldn’t. A spark that definitely gets Wren to all but pounce on Allie – not that she minds one bit. They both know that starting a relationship with each other could end badly as they have to factor Angel into it but neither can seem to stay away from each other after just one touch. But with ex’s from the past just waiting to cause trouble and Allie being so guarded about how she feels Wren will need to pull out all the stops if he wants to get the family he wants forever.
This book felt a little longer than the others and I think it was because all of the characters from the other books made an appearance and one storyline cross over had a key part to play in this ones ending. I do love hearing about the escapades of Corbin and Maverick just because I think it is going to be so funny when they finally meet their match. Although I think Corbin already has met his match with Ruby. The fact that he goes from a womaniser to a hermit the moment she is in town makes you wonder just what their back story really is and I can’t wait to get stuck into it. Also I loved Allie’s best friend Bella, some of their scenes together had me in stitches and I can’t wait for her book.
I can honestly say that this is one of my favourite on going series and I can’t wait for the rest of them to come out. When they all are finally out I think I will take a week off work just so I can re-read the series back to back leading to the final one which will show the wedding that true fans of the series have been waiting for. I cannot wait!
https://readingnook84.wordpress.com/2015/11/22/book-review-a-redo-by-c-m-owens/
ninjareader's review against another edition
4.0
Method: ebook
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Wren
h rating: 4/5 - Allie
Drama: 3/5
Thoughts: Great read.
k3z689's review against another edition
4.0
Single mother books are some of my absolute favourites. I love the read about the building of trust and the relationship between the hero and the child. So when I learned that CM Owens was doing one as part of what can only be described as her brilliant Sterling Shore series I was excited.
And rightly so.
One drunken night in Cancun and a fake last name leaves Allie Thrash with more than just memories of her night with Wren. Left pregnant and unable to track down her one night stand she makes the decision to keep her little girl, her little Angel, and to do the best she can.
Fast forward seven years and by pure coincidence she finds the man who left her behind so many years ago. And now she just has to find a way to tell him that he is a dad. A unexpected encounter in a store, in which it becomes clear he doesn't even remember her, has Allie blurting out the news in a less than planned manner.
The next few months are spent trying to get used to each other and for Wren trying to wrap his head around the fact he has a six year old daughter that he knew nothing about. An uneasy alliance forms but gets stronger the more time they spend around each other. The underlying attraction that has been there for years still simmers between them.
"'You can star by wearing your fucking panties," I whisper against her ear, hating and loving the small shudder she has when my teeth graze her earlobe. 'I'm only so strong Allie.'"
There are more than a few setbacks between them but there also more moments where Wren shines through to show Allie that he has what it takes to be there - not just for Angel but for Allie also. He helps her and Bella move. He steps in when Allie is caught up at work and is late or career day at school. And he is there, trying his best to protect and defend Allie when his jealous ex-wife slams her name to the media, calling her a gold-digger and setting the vultures on her trail.
Just as you think things are about to work themselves out disaster hits. While out with Tria there is an accident. Tria's ex, who has escaped from police custody, tracks them down and runs them off the road in a desperate attempt to get even with Tria. Allie thankfully uses her initiative and is able to get them free long enough to flee inside her house.
Kode and Wren get there in time before anything too series happens.
Wren is the perfect accompaniment to Allie and Angel's life. He is sweet, caring, dependable, loving, loyal, reliable and, when appropriate, entirely forceful.
I've said it before and this book has done nothing to change my mind but this is honestly one of the best series. Definitely need to read!
And rightly so.
One drunken night in Cancun and a fake last name leaves Allie Thrash with more than just memories of her night with Wren. Left pregnant and unable to track down her one night stand she makes the decision to keep her little girl, her little Angel, and to do the best she can.
Fast forward seven years and by pure coincidence she finds the man who left her behind so many years ago. And now she just has to find a way to tell him that he is a dad. A unexpected encounter in a store, in which it becomes clear he doesn't even remember her, has Allie blurting out the news in a less than planned manner.
The next few months are spent trying to get used to each other and for Wren trying to wrap his head around the fact he has a six year old daughter that he knew nothing about. An uneasy alliance forms but gets stronger the more time they spend around each other. The underlying attraction that has been there for years still simmers between them.
"'You can star by wearing your fucking panties," I whisper against her ear, hating and loving the small shudder she has when my teeth graze her earlobe. 'I'm only so strong Allie.'"
There are more than a few setbacks between them but there also more moments where Wren shines through to show Allie that he has what it takes to be there - not just for Angel but for Allie also. He helps her and Bella move. He steps in when Allie is caught up at work and is late or career day at school. And he is there, trying his best to protect and defend Allie when his jealous ex-wife slams her name to the media, calling her a gold-digger and setting the vultures on her trail.
Just as you think things are about to work themselves out disaster hits. While out with Tria there is an accident. Tria's ex, who has escaped from police custody, tracks them down and runs them off the road in a desperate attempt to get even with Tria. Allie thankfully uses her initiative and is able to get them free long enough to flee inside her house.
Kode and Wren get there in time before anything too series happens.
Wren is the perfect accompaniment to Allie and Angel's life. He is sweet, caring, dependable, loving, loyal, reliable and, when appropriate, entirely forceful.
I've said it before and this book has done nothing to change my mind but this is honestly one of the best series. Definitely need to read!
leahwild's review against another edition
5.0
this book was one of the most heartfelt books. when i read this book i felt that i was in the book my self. there is so much that happens. i was also rolling on the floor laughing so hard. i really enjoy this story i could read this book over and over again. i truly recommend this book.
astronima's review against another edition
4.0
Do again
So SS royalty Wren meets his match! This was the most hilarious story yet. I laughed so hard at the banana and magical qualities throughout the story.
Allie is so sweet and I love how her character was written. I feel like some of her feelings as a single Mom were very true and the difficulties of finding love with a child were handled well.
Wren is awesome. I enjoyed seeing this side of him since he always seemed serious. His playful side had me in stitches!! I'm blue!!
So SS royalty Wren meets his match! This was the most hilarious story yet. I laughed so hard at the banana and magical qualities throughout the story.
Allie is so sweet and I love how her character was written. I feel like some of her feelings as a single Mom were very true and the difficulties of finding love with a child were handled well.
Wren is awesome. I enjoyed seeing this side of him since he always seemed serious. His playful side had me in stitches!! I'm blue!!
mama_needs_her_book_time's review against another edition
5.0
Wren Prize is one that doesn't like the drama or the attention that can come with being Sterling Shore royalty. He's now getting his life back after getting rid of his ex wife Erica. The woman that he knew that he never should have married. His life was now drama free, well until he runs into one Allie Thrasher. The woman that turns his life upside down when she tells him he has a six year old daughter.
Wren will do anything for his daughter. Even trying to deny his growing attraction to Allie. Allie is always going to put her daughter first, especially when it comes to Angel's happiness. And getting together with Wren is too much of a risk. But, will she be able to fight her feelings for him for very long.
Wren will do anything for his daughter. Even trying to deny his growing attraction to Allie. Allie is always going to put her daughter first, especially when it comes to Angel's happiness. And getting together with Wren is too much of a risk. But, will she be able to fight her feelings for him for very long.