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bookishforlife2's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first book by this author, but I really enjoyed this story.
This a series (I haven’t read the first one) about a group of divorced men and women who seem to be in their late thirties, early forties. This book is about Trevor and his ex’s best friend Callie.
I liked that these two were in their 40’s finding love for the first or second time. Add two teenagers and a complicated living arrangement and you have this story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
This a series (I haven’t read the first one) about a group of divorced men and women who seem to be in their late thirties, early forties. This book is about Trevor and his ex’s best friend Callie.
I liked that these two were in their 40’s finding love for the first or second time. Add two teenagers and a complicated living arrangement and you have this story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 6/13/19.
I am really enjoying this series! Older heroes and heroines, fumbling their way into starting over...the series is connected by the friendships that grew out of a divorce support group, but each book should work just fine as a standalone if needed.
Trevor's I've-got-this-under-control life is thrown for the curviest of curves when his ex-wife is killed in an accident and he's suddenly the sole parent to his two teenagers. His marriage originally fell apart in large part due to his alcoholism; he's been sober for 7+ years now but until he was the only parent they had left he never really realized how much his ex-wife handled when it came to his kids. He wasn't even aware that his ex's best friend was living in the coach house in her backyard, or how much his kids and her life were intertwined.
Callie and Trevor had been friends for years, but she and Trevor's ex were childhood friends so Lisa "got" Callie in the divorce. As Callie helps Trevor and his kids pick up the pieces after Lisa's death, she and Trevor become close once again...and then become closer.
I liked that Trevor and Callie's relationship is very slow burn-y, and loved the chemistry between the two of them. They both have all kinds of baggage that they're bringing into the relationship--honestly, the fact that she's his ex's best friend and he's her best friend's ex is just the beginning. Ms. Schroeder does a fantastic job of letting them work through things like the adults they are without too much extra drama. Even though the ending is a little abrupt, it's a sweet HEA that has me looking forward to seeing the two of them play side roles in future series books.
Rating: 4 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I am really enjoying this series! Older heroes and heroines, fumbling their way into starting over...the series is connected by the friendships that grew out of a divorce support group, but each book should work just fine as a standalone if needed.
Trevor's I've-got-this-under-control life is thrown for the curviest of curves when his ex-wife is killed in an accident and he's suddenly the sole parent to his two teenagers. His marriage originally fell apart in large part due to his alcoholism; he's been sober for 7+ years now but until he was the only parent they had left he never really realized how much his ex-wife handled when it came to his kids. He wasn't even aware that his ex's best friend was living in the coach house in her backyard, or how much his kids and her life were intertwined.
Callie and Trevor had been friends for years, but she and Trevor's ex were childhood friends so Lisa "got" Callie in the divorce. As Callie helps Trevor and his kids pick up the pieces after Lisa's death, she and Trevor become close once again...and then become closer.
I liked that Trevor and Callie's relationship is very slow burn-y, and loved the chemistry between the two of them. They both have all kinds of baggage that they're bringing into the relationship--honestly, the fact that she's his ex's best friend and he's her best friend's ex is just the beginning. Ms. Schroeder does a fantastic job of letting them work through things like the adults they are without too much extra drama. Even though the ending is a little abrupt, it's a sweet HEA that has me looking forward to seeing the two of them play side roles in future series books.
Rating: 4 stars / A
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
anrobe's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure if I was going to love this one based on the premise. But, I was pleasantly surprised. And I love that this is a romance that is focused on an older hero and heroine. It was nice to see characters with more life experience and more to bring to the table for each other. The story was well done as was the inclusion of the hero's children. That could have gone badly as adding children to a romance is sometimes challenging. This was a great story with great characters. I really enjoyed this one. I recommend it particularly if you're interested in the love stories of men and women who aren't in their 20s.
** Thank you to the publisher for the free copy for an honest review. **
** Thank you to the publisher for the free copy for an honest review. **
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