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ashleyderoche's review
5.0
I loved loved loved this one! So real. So emotional. Funny. I loved every part of this book.
bookflutter's review
5.0
Let me introduce you to Aubrey. She's a spunky gal who lives a full life. She loves her kids Jayden and Gracie and her boyfriend Jace.Aubrey had a rough childhood and when she was old enough she left her hometown and started over in Seattle. As luck would have it Jace also relocated to Seattle and they were able to reconnect as adults. Her sister Lauren joined her a few years later.
Aubery does her best to be a good person: a good friend, a good Mom even though she didn't have one, she tries to be a good role model for her kids and she really wants to be a good partner for Jace, but her past sometimes makes her doubt herself, and like all of us she is not perfect, some days she feels very far from it. In spite of that she keeps pushing herself forward. There is a growing distance between her and Jace and she isn't sure how to fix it and they can't seem to talk about it. As you might expect life gets between them when her family comes into town which ups the tension between them, but when tragedy strikes to close for Jace's comfort how will they find a way to keep moving forward? The characters are genuine and real and make this an engaging read.
Aubery does her best to be a good person: a good friend, a good Mom even though she didn't have one, she tries to be a good role model for her kids and she really wants to be a good partner for Jace, but her past sometimes makes her doubt herself, and like all of us she is not perfect, some days she feels very far from it. In spite of that she keeps pushing herself forward. There is a growing distance between her and Jace and she isn't sure how to fix it and they can't seem to talk about it. As you might expect life gets between them when her family comes into town which ups the tension between them, but when tragedy strikes to close for Jace's comfort how will they find a way to keep moving forward? The characters are genuine and real and make this an engaging read.
gainzbybrownie's review
5.0
OMG this is beyond beautiful, i can't believe what I read, this is book is PERFECT in every way, I want to Reread this like right now!!!
Thank you Chelsea Landon this is a masterpiece *sopping* *clapping*
Thank you Chelsea Landon this is a masterpiece *sopping* *clapping*
gerireads's review
3.0
3.5 stars!
Came in to this book without any expectations and ended up enjoying this story.
It's no secret that I love romances involving already-married couples. In the case of Jace and Aubrey, living together with two kids. They're very committed to each other and their family but like any family, cracks are showing in their relationship.
For one, Aubrey is now doubting Jace's love and commitment since he never really did ask Aubrey to marry him even though she wants to. Jace on the hand, didn't think Aubrey would want marriage considering her unfortunate childhood. This story is very much about Jace and Aubrey's journey as a couple. Jace is a firefighter and I really liked how this story delved into that and how it mirrors Jace and Aubrey's issues.
I also liked that the issues are not all external, although, there are external factors trying to keep them from each other. But it's also more than that. We also get a glimpse of Jace's relationship with his fellow firefighters and Aubrey's circle of friends.
So why not a solid four?
Well, the writing style didn't work for me. If it hadn't been for the compelling story of Jace and Aubrey, I wouldn't be able to finish this book. But the characters hooked me, so I soldiered on and actually ended up enjoying myself.
Came in to this book without any expectations and ended up enjoying this story.
It's no secret that I love romances involving already-married couples. In the case of Jace and Aubrey, living together with two kids. They're very committed to each other and their family but like any family, cracks are showing in their relationship.
For one, Aubrey is now doubting Jace's love and commitment since he never really did ask Aubrey to marry him even though she wants to. Jace on the hand, didn't think Aubrey would want marriage considering her unfortunate childhood. This story is very much about Jace and Aubrey's journey as a couple. Jace is a firefighter and I really liked how this story delved into that and how it mirrors Jace and Aubrey's issues.
I also liked that the issues are not all external, although, there are external factors trying to keep them from each other. But it's also more than that. We also get a glimpse of Jace's relationship with his fellow firefighters and Aubrey's circle of friends.
So why not a solid four?
Well, the writing style didn't work for me. If it hadn't been for the compelling story of Jace and Aubrey, I wouldn't be able to finish this book. But the characters hooked me, so I soldiered on and actually ended up enjoying myself.
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