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wilko's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book in the series I have actually read... yes I know I am starting at the wrong end but I like to buck the trend 🤷‍♀️I was definitely sucked into this right from the beginning as the characters have great depth and you really connect with them as the feel real, they aren't perfect and you are drawn into whats happening to them hoping that they get the happy ever after they deserve. I just wanted to wrap Holly up in a big ole hug and Joe well I would have hugged him too then there are the siblings ...what a great mix of protectiveness, love and sibling crazyness!
I am so glad I started at the end so I can now binge read the rest of the series!❤
I am so glad I started at the end so I can now binge read the rest of the series!❤
mrsjhelms9910reader's review against another edition
5.0
Eeppppp! Though I'm sad to see the Freeman's come to an end. I loved this book dearly. And felt for both characters so much. For Holly and how her childhood was. And for Joe and all the things he had been thru in such a short time frame. Joe's daughter was a complete sweetheart and cutie!!! Loved her. I loved how it was all wrapped up and how we got to see a bit of each of the couples as ive fallen in love which each of them as the books have came out. Im excited to see what's to come next!
cowmingo's review against another edition
4.0
And the Freeman Family series comes to an end. I have to admit I put opening my ARC off a few times because I was and am still not 100% ready to say goodbye to the Freemans. This is a family I could read about forever. The kids need books and those kids need books and so on and so on. But I digress.
Free to Live is the story of Holly and Joe. Prior to reading this, I absolutely think you should read Free to Rejoice. I know that each book works as a standalone but I think that the full impact and progression of Joe is better understood when you have read both books.
The book picks up about a year after the last book ended. Everyone is happily paired off, having babies, living life and Holly thinks she’s content. Lonely but content. Until it’s pointed out to her that maybe not so much. Joe knows he isn’t happy or content post-Rejoice events but he has a daughter and a job and that is working for him (he thinks anyway). The pair start working together on a fundraiser event for the town’s Victim’s Assistance Fund. Our two lonely-hearts form a friendship that slowly burns its way into something else.
Now like most romance novels, the road to true love and happiness is fraught with roadblocks and pot holes. These hiccups come in the form of misunderstandings, angry grandparents, more misunderstandings, poor communication and one huge event that almost ends it all. Of course it all works out in the end but the road is rocky.
One of the biggest surprises for me was Phil. It’s been no secret to anyone who I’ve talked about these series with that I am less than fond of Phil. He had moments in the other books where I though maaaaybe he’s okay but mostly I just wanted to strangle him. Well, I’m here to tell you, he’s been 1000% redeemed in this book. His scenes with Holly through the course of this book brought me to tears multiple times. Instead of strangling, I was ready to hug him. And apologize. I think this speaks volumes about Jerald’s ability to write. The character development from the beginning of the series to the end is extraordinary and the ability to evoke such strong feelings has cemented her in my heart as a favorite.
My final rating of this installment is a 4 out of 5. It was amazing but I have to say that Emily’s book is my hands down favorite of the series (Free to Believe). If you haven’t picked up any of the books yet, they are part of the Kindle Unlimited program. If you like family sagas with lots of hot alpha males, strong women and sexy times, give the Freemans a try I don’t think you’ll be sorry.
**I received this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Free to Live comes out on July 10.
Free to Live is the story of Holly and Joe. Prior to reading this, I absolutely think you should read Free to Rejoice. I know that each book works as a standalone but I think that the full impact and progression of Joe is better understood when you have read both books.
The book picks up about a year after the last book ended. Everyone is happily paired off, having babies, living life and Holly thinks she’s content. Lonely but content. Until it’s pointed out to her that maybe not so much. Joe knows he isn’t happy or content post-Rejoice events but he has a daughter and a job and that is working for him (he thinks anyway). The pair start working together on a fundraiser event for the town’s Victim’s Assistance Fund. Our two lonely-hearts form a friendship that slowly burns its way into something else.
Now like most romance novels, the road to true love and happiness is fraught with roadblocks and pot holes. These hiccups come in the form of misunderstandings, angry grandparents, more misunderstandings, poor communication and one huge event that almost ends it all. Of course it all works out in the end but the road is rocky.
One of the biggest surprises for me was Phil. It’s been no secret to anyone who I’ve talked about these series with that I am less than fond of Phil. He had moments in the other books where I though maaaaybe he’s okay but mostly I just wanted to strangle him. Well, I’m here to tell you, he’s been 1000% redeemed in this book. His scenes with Holly through the course of this book brought me to tears multiple times. Instead of strangling, I was ready to hug him. And apologize. I think this speaks volumes about Jerald’s ability to write. The character development from the beginning of the series to the end is extraordinary and the ability to evoke such strong feelings has cemented her in my heart as a favorite.
My final rating of this installment is a 4 out of 5. It was amazing but I have to say that Emily’s book is my hands down favorite of the series (Free to Believe). If you haven’t picked up any of the books yet, they are part of the Kindle Unlimited program. If you like family sagas with lots of hot alpha males, strong women and sexy times, give the Freemans a try I don’t think you’ll be sorry.
**I received this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Free to Live comes out on July 10.
milicasbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 free to love stars! ♥
I think that this couldn't be a more perfect end of this series!
I'll miss all of these amazing characters ♥
Maybe Ms. Tracey will write a novella in a few years? It would be awesome!!
I think that this couldn't be a more perfect end of this series!
I'll miss all of these amazing characters ♥
Maybe Ms. Tracey will write a novella in a few years? It would be awesome!!
jksh5678's review against another edition
5.0
Reading Free to Live, the story of the last of the Freemans, the youngest, Holly had me feel so many emotions. I have loved everyone in this family so much that I am so sad to see them go, but after all the tragedy and heartbreak they have suffered through, my heart is filled with so much happiness to see them find such peace. But before we get to their happily ever after and the awesome epilogue in this book, we are taken on a very emotional and angsty road for Holly and Joe.
Right from the beginning, you are thrown into Holly’s gut wrenching past that has affected her throughout her life. But I am in such awe of the strength in her that has kept her going. I so admire the way she uses her passion for photography to showcase the world; she tries to capture the true and real emotion in every photo, whether the beauty or the pain.
The hero in this story, is a true hero, Joseph Bianco is a firefighter and he too has suffered. He endured a tremendous loss which has caused him to close off his heart to love. His life revolves around his little girl, Grace, and his community. As any true hero, he has this natural instinct to protect and serve his community, and it was this passion that reintroduced him to the Freemans. The first time we meet Joe was back in Free to Rejoice, it was a very difficult time for him and was not the greatest meet, he has made amends but there are still some feelings of guilt.
The relationship between Joe and Holly starts off as just friendship, that is all they were willing to give each other, but the connection between them was strong but boy were they stubborn!
There were many misunderstandings, interferences and excruciating internal conflicts. But once they were able to let go of the past and allow themselves the chance for love and peace, it was beautiful.
I really can not express how extraordinary this family is and Phillip has always been the big brother, sometimes father figure and also goofball in the family. In this book, I absolutely adored him, you know he loves everyone in this family and would do anything for them, but I felt in this book it really highlighted how much love he truly has for this family he has led for so many years.
I loved this story so much, it was emotional, beautiful, intense and so bittersweet since it was the last of the Freeman siblings but I am so looking forward to what is coming for us next.
Right from the beginning, you are thrown into Holly’s gut wrenching past that has affected her throughout her life. But I am in such awe of the strength in her that has kept her going. I so admire the way she uses her passion for photography to showcase the world; she tries to capture the true and real emotion in every photo, whether the beauty or the pain.
The hero in this story, is a true hero, Joseph Bianco is a firefighter and he too has suffered. He endured a tremendous loss which has caused him to close off his heart to love. His life revolves around his little girl, Grace, and his community. As any true hero, he has this natural instinct to protect and serve his community, and it was this passion that reintroduced him to the Freemans. The first time we meet Joe was back in Free to Rejoice, it was a very difficult time for him and was not the greatest meet, he has made amends but there are still some feelings of guilt.
The relationship between Joe and Holly starts off as just friendship, that is all they were willing to give each other, but the connection between them was strong but boy were they stubborn!
There were many misunderstandings, interferences and excruciating internal conflicts. But once they were able to let go of the past and allow themselves the chance for love and peace, it was beautiful.
I really can not express how extraordinary this family is and Phillip has always been the big brother, sometimes father figure and also goofball in the family. In this book, I absolutely adored him, you know he loves everyone in this family and would do anything for them, but I felt in this book it really highlighted how much love he truly has for this family he has led for so many years.
I loved this story so much, it was emotional, beautiful, intense and so bittersweet since it was the last of the Freeman siblings but I am so looking forward to what is coming for us next.
arhodes202's review against another edition
5.0
There are no words for all the feelings and emotional depth that this story pulled from me throughout this series, but this one had the most profound effect. Joe and Holly's story, in my eyes, is definitely a tie with Em's story as my favorites in this series. I can't get enough of the Freeman Family. This story has you soul searching. It shredded me and then pulled all the pieces back together so tight nothing could break again. Holly is an inspiration to us all with her strength and will that just beats at you as you see her struggling to get past her horrific childhood. Watching Joe, as he struggles from the loss of Mary, and as he tries to move on with his life and love again. It just broke my heart. These stories are absolutely amazing. I never wanted to see this series end. I went through all the feels: laughter, anger, lots of tears, disappointment, and lots of hope and love. Phil, he's always been my love to hate person, but boy did he destroy me in this book. We finally get to see him past all his antics and he has completely won me over. I adore him for who he is and what he did for the family. The freeman's are a family we all strive to be. It's so bittersweet to see this series end, but Holly and Joe's story was definitely a ride worth waiting for. And Grace she just took a little piece of my heart and kept it. I always feel like I am living in the pages when I read one of Tracey's books. I hope she continues on and brings us all the Freeman kids in the future. It would be amazing to see where their lives lead.
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