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jonetta's review against another edition
5.0
This trilogy has a continuing story arc and should be read in order.
The final book in the trilogy picks up right where the last ended and it didn’t disappoint. While Lane and Lizzie’s relationship has settled in, Max is still stubbornly distancing himself from Sutton (thankfully she’s tenacious) and Gin’s loveless marriage to the abusive Richard seems hopeless with Samuel T. having mixed feelings about her predicament. Youngest brother Max is in town but just barely interacting with his family. Hanging over all of them is the fate of the family business, in dire financial straits because of their late father’s shenanigans.
This was pure guilty pleasure and my rating reflects more my opinion of the entire trilogy than this last story. There was quite a bit of drama here, lots unforeseen. The relationship I was most intrigued by was that between Gin and Samuel T., as she had the biggest hole to dig out of and managed to do so but it wasn’t easy. He was my favorite character and managed to be inserted in most of the storylines.
While everything wrapped up pretty neatly, as it should, I could have used an epilogue or a couple of more chapters to really tie up more loose ends. But, I’m satisfied where things landed. The narrator was outstanding in telling the story and capturing the dialects for the male characters but pretty awful for most of the women. However, his overall performance was really good. I loved this soapy drama and hate that it’s over. 4.5 stars
The final book in the trilogy picks up right where the last ended and it didn’t disappoint. While Lane and Lizzie’s relationship has settled in, Max is still stubbornly distancing himself from Sutton (thankfully she’s tenacious) and Gin’s loveless marriage to the abusive Richard seems hopeless with Samuel T. having mixed feelings about her predicament. Youngest brother Max is in town but just barely interacting with his family. Hanging over all of them is the fate of the family business, in dire financial straits because of their late father’s shenanigans.
This was pure guilty pleasure and my rating reflects more my opinion of the entire trilogy than this last story. There was quite a bit of drama here, lots unforeseen. The relationship I was most intrigued by was that between Gin and Samuel T., as she had the biggest hole to dig out of and managed to do so but it wasn’t easy. He was my favorite character and managed to be inserted in most of the storylines.
While everything wrapped up pretty neatly, as it should, I could have used an epilogue or a couple of more chapters to really tie up more loose ends. But, I’m satisfied where things landed. The narrator was outstanding in telling the story and capturing the dialects for the male characters but pretty awful for most of the women. However, his overall performance was really good. I loved this soapy drama and hate that it’s over. 4.5 stars
leanner's review against another edition
4.0
Quite the entertaining read this book was. I have previously struggled as I guess I prefer the author's other work.
This book wrapped up the previous two and offered quite a brilliant conclusion. I feel I need to go back and start over. This story follows a family's saga, lies and love, success and struggles all intertwined making one great tale.
This book wrapped up the previous two and offered quite a brilliant conclusion. I feel I need to go back and start over. This story follows a family's saga, lies and love, success and struggles all intertwined making one great tale.
cindai23's review against another edition
4.0
Ward's southern soap opera gets a proper wrap up of all story threads from books one and two. As a child of the 80's, this trilogy is reminiscent of that eras Dallas and Dynasty. It is a fun ride and perfect for anyone wanting a summer read with a bit of heart and ALOT of Bourbon! 🥃
catherinemelis's review against another edition
5.0
I really did love this series, completely different from Ward's usual books, well worth reading
angiethedoll's review against another edition
4.0
in conclusion: i still don't know why i enjoed this so much, but i'm glad that i did.
libraryofpeculiar's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! What an ending! It's kind of not a surprise it had a happy ending but still this book was wow from start to finish.
And big yaas to Edward and Sutton! And to sexy brother Max for coming back. And I'm so happy Gin told Samuel T. that Amelia is his daughter. And damn god bless Samuel T. for proposing to Gin in the end. However, we could've go without Lane and Lizzie expecting a baby.. that kind of didn't fit in the story and felt kinda juat trown in to make it be a 'happy' ending.
I'm really happy with how Ward decided to end this trilogy and not disappointed at all.
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I was so surprised when it turned out that Aurora was the one who killed William Baldwine! I did not expect that.. i knew it wasn't Edward but damn.And big yaas to Edward and Sutton! And to sexy brother Max for coming back. And I'm so happy Gin told Samuel T. that Amelia is his daughter. And damn god bless Samuel T. for proposing to Gin in the end. However, we could've go without Lane and Lizzie expecting a baby.. that kind of didn't fit in the story and felt kinda juat trown in to make it be a 'happy' ending.
I'm really happy with how Ward decided to end this trilogy and not disappointed at all.
kristinelaine22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5