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lifeinthebooklane's review
4.0
I didn't realise this was the second in a series but thankfully I had read the first one. Whilst I do think you could read this without having read the first book, you would be missing some back story in terms of the disappearance of Millie's father.
Millie came across as weak in the first book, and I suppose in some ways she had been. I really enjoyed seeing the real Millie re-emerge and grow back into a strong and confident woman. Dean, the hero, was my favourite character. He wasn't too overbearing or arrogant, but balanced being a strong male with being caring and open.
I love a good and well written second chance book, and this definitely fits that criteria. I also really liked that this didn't follow the typical cliched formula of :-
There is an awful lot of story in this book, some of it involving Millie and Dean and their relationship, some involving their family and some involving their pasts. The writing is of a high quality and the book is well edited. The plot was easy to follow, had a good pace, kept me engaged at all times and was never predictable - there were more than a few surprises along the way, especially when I thought it was building up to one of those cliches but instead the author spun the tale in a different direction.
The two main characters are complex and well thought through, believable and likeable. There are also lots of supporting characters that add extra depth to the story. I can't wait to read Lilly's story!
PS I ended up reading until late at night just to finish the book.
Millie came across as weak in the first book, and I suppose in some ways she had been. I really enjoyed seeing the real Millie re-emerge and grow back into a strong and confident woman. Dean, the hero, was my favourite character. He wasn't too overbearing or arrogant, but balanced being a strong male with being caring and open.
I love a good and well written second chance book, and this definitely fits that criteria. I also really liked that this didn't follow the typical cliched formula of :-
1. will they, wont they?
2. get together
3. break up over something (usually a secret or misunderstanding)
then
4. get back together.
There is an awful lot of story in this book, some of it involving Millie and Dean and their relationship, some involving their family and some involving their pasts. The writing is of a high quality and the book is well edited. The plot was easy to follow, had a good pace, kept me engaged at all times and was never predictable - there were more than a few surprises along the way, especially when I thought it was building up to one of those cliches but instead the author spun the tale in a different direction.
The two main characters are complex and well thought through, believable and likeable. There are also lots of supporting characters that add extra depth to the story. I can't wait to read Lilly's story!
PS I ended up reading until late at night just to finish the book.
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review
5.0
This was such an emotional journey of holding onto the love from your past no matter how much has happened. Dean and Milly pledged love to each other when they were teenagers. Circumstances pulled them apart and they went their separate ways. Marriages, family, work and other issues happened to them both, but it was not until they reunite years later do they realize that they are still in love and that nothing, even their pasts can keep them apart. I enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it.
scvallese1's review
5.0
I really loved this book! Dean and Millie had such a pure, unbreakable love that was so endearing. And despite an awful lot of obstacles, including parents, they managed to find each other again.
This book was so different than most books I've read- a major part of the plot has to trying solve a mystery- and that was quite refreshing. I hadn't read the first book in this series (about Millie's sister, Addie), but now I plan to go ahead and do that.
This book was so different than most books I've read- a major part of the plot has to trying solve a mystery- and that was quite refreshing. I hadn't read the first book in this series (about Millie's sister, Addie), but now I plan to go ahead and do that.
rme2020's review
5.0
While this book is so different from Rise, Dylan's first book, it still has everything I look for. It takes you through the gamut of emotions throughout Dean and Millie's story. This story definitely has it's share of villains and those who seek to ruin Millie and Dean's happiness. I adore second chance romances and love when people can find their way back to each other. There is no random unnecessary drama and the conflict and resolution is realistic for the age of the characters. This book has funny scenes with Millie's mom and best friend, heartwarming scenes with Millie's son, red hot bedroom (and elsewhere) scenes, lots of WTF moments as details are revealed about Dean's parents, and a resolution to Millie's dad's story from the first book. Overall the characters were relatable and very realistic. I love that karma reaches out and smacks those who deserve it in this story. There are some I would have loved to see tossed off a balcony, but they all end up getting what is coming to them. This is a great story that would appeal to just about anyone! I suggest reading Rise first but you probably don't have to. I'm just OCD like that.
mrsjhelms9910reader's review
4.0
Wow! Loved Milly and Dean's story. Was really good and enjoyed their journey back to each other!
bibliophile90's review
5.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
"With one kiss, his capture of my very soul is complete and final. This is us. And always will be."
After finishing Rise I was really looking forward to Milly's second-chance romance. It was obvious from the first book that there were things she was keeping to herself and I couldn't wait to find out what. Remember started with a bang, I was instantly catapulted into Milly's mind and was feeling exactly what she was feeling. It was a hurricane of emotions for me, I went from sad/beat-down to angry and ready for a fight. Dylan Allen has a way with words, she hypnotizes and doesn't let you go until the end. So many things happened in the first half of the book, I was really excited to see where Milly's journey would take her. She lost herself and tries to remember who she was. I loved seeing her grow and develop as an individual. I love her personality so much, and the same goes for Dean, her first love. He was so swoon-worthy and I couldn't get enough of him. These two were magical together. What they have is that one of a kind love. (I am still looking to find mine)
"She looks like Hera descending Mount Olympus. She is more beautiful than Helen of Troy, and I would be willing to battle an entire nation for her."
The way they were reunited was amazing, I really loved it. I loved the flashbacks of when they were young and in love, and wish there were more of them (and this coming from someone who normally dislikes flashbacks). In the last quarter of the book many secrets are revealed, and I have to say I was really impressed with how Dylan made everything fit so perfectly together. I loved that there was a bit of a mystery/suspense aspect to the story. There were questions I still had from the first book so I was happy when all of them were answered in this one. Remember is a beautiful second-chance romance, it is also a book about family which was integrated phenomenally into the book. It also doesn't have any unnecessary drama, no crazy miscommunication that could've been solved by just talking to each other. This book has characters you can relate to. The story and pace feels very organic. Plus the sex scenes were very hot!
"I'd live my lonely, miserable childhood all over again. As long as I knew that at the end of the day I would end up with you."
I highly recommend Dylan's books for readers who are looking for novels that are more than just romance. She takes it to the next level, and I can't really categorize her books into one genre. I also stopped trying to compare her books to others, because they are one of a kind. I am a huge fan of her writing and can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
"With one kiss, his capture of my very soul is complete and final. This is us. And always will be."
After finishing Rise I was really looking forward to Milly's second-chance romance. It was obvious from the first book that there were things she was keeping to herself and I couldn't wait to find out what. Remember started with a bang, I was instantly catapulted into Milly's mind and was feeling exactly what she was feeling. It was a hurricane of emotions for me, I went from sad/beat-down to angry and ready for a fight. Dylan Allen has a way with words, she hypnotizes and doesn't let you go until the end. So many things happened in the first half of the book, I was really excited to see where Milly's journey would take her. She lost herself and tries to remember who she was. I loved seeing her grow and develop as an individual. I love her personality so much, and the same goes for Dean, her first love. He was so swoon-worthy and I couldn't get enough of him. These two were magical together. What they have is that one of a kind love. (I am still looking to find mine)
"She looks like Hera descending Mount Olympus. She is more beautiful than Helen of Troy, and I would be willing to battle an entire nation for her."
The way they were reunited was amazing, I really loved it. I loved the flashbacks of when they were young and in love, and wish there were more of them (and this coming from someone who normally dislikes flashbacks). In the last quarter of the book many secrets are revealed, and I have to say I was really impressed with how Dylan made everything fit so perfectly together. I loved that there was a bit of a mystery/suspense aspect to the story. There were questions I still had from the first book so I was happy when all of them were answered in this one. Remember is a beautiful second-chance romance, it is also a book about family which was integrated phenomenally into the book. It also doesn't have any unnecessary drama, no crazy miscommunication that could've been solved by just talking to each other. This book has characters you can relate to. The story and pace feels very organic. Plus the sex scenes were very hot!
"I'd live my lonely, miserable childhood all over again. As long as I knew that at the end of the day I would end up with you."
I highly recommend Dylan's books for readers who are looking for novels that are more than just romance. She takes it to the next level, and I can't really categorize her books into one genre. I also stopped trying to compare her books to others, because they are one of a kind. I am a huge fan of her writing and can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
syndi3's review
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
2.0
I am not liking Remember that much. It is surprising after I read other book by Miss Allen and liked it.
Remember is too cheesy. Too dramatic. Too bland. There is a lot of OTT conversation with no real punch. I am not a fan. The chemistry is also insta. Even this is a secind chance romance, Miss Allen does not give me much of previous relationship.
Remember is too cheesy. Too dramatic. Too bland. There is a lot of OTT conversation with no real punch. I am not a fan. The chemistry is also insta. Even this is a secind chance romance, Miss Allen does not give me much of previous relationship.
mommasaystoread's review
4.0
Sweet, second-chance romance. The story moves at a steady pace and is full of so many emotions and some secrets that affect both Dean and Millie, along with their families. I haven't read the first book in this series, and I wasn't sure where the story was going at first, but the author's writing style pulled me into the lives of these characters and I had to see how it all played out.
sbauer16's review
4.0
I've never read a Dylan Allen book before, but for some reason this book just called to me.
Dylan took me on a joyride with Remember!! I was HOOKED pretty much from the first page.
Remember was the type of book that I can't help myself, but HAVE to read it. It included a love story about two people that no matter how much time has gone, they still love each other so deeply. THAT'S EPIC LOVE. There was some mystery added that I didn't expect, but made the story that much better!!
Let's talk characters. I LOVED watching Milly grow as person, I LOVED Dean with his sweetness and protectiveness, and most of all I LOVED Milly's ADORABLE son Anthony. I couldn't get enough of him!! I would've loved for there to have been more scenes with him and Dean though. I'm selfish like that when it comes to kids in books. ;) There were one or two I wanted to smack up the side of their head of course. I'm curious to know more about Milly's sisters and even her mom.
I will DEFINITELY read more by this author in the future.