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beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of things hurt in this world. Injuries, illnesses, and accidents can all cause pain. Unrequited love, heartbreak, and betrayal all hurt too.
But so does getting hit with a bo staff...Also a sai stabbing isn't a picnic...Oh and being whacked with a sword- not exactly pain free either.
So...I bet you are wondering about all the weapons...If you have been reading the series since book one, Completely Yours, you have met this wild and zany crew. If you haven't then you are about to!
Maya is the weapons expert in this ragtag group of adventurers, gamers, actors, and general fun enthusiasts! She is also a martial arts expert, a former police woman, and a general bad ass all around. She is awesome! Let's not forget her love of dressing up, cos play, and super heroes.
So is it surprising she meets the good doctor dressed in tight purple leather...it is for him! Of course, it's the first of many surprises for Dr. Nolan. Including the fact that that this crazy, daring woman keeps occupying his thoughts.
They say opposites attract. Neither would disagree on the attraction but attraction isn't everything...right? Overwhelming chemistry is unimportant. Desperate need and longing are overrated. Fun, fun isn't part of a relationship.
Yeah, Denial isn't just a river...Ok, lame joke and obvious sarcasm aside. These two need their heads examined or maybe some more time together.
If you have a soft spot for men who make monumentally stupid decisions, you might want some tissues. Dr. Nolan is dumb for a smart man but he is bound to grow up!
Book received in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
But so does getting hit with a bo staff...Also a sai stabbing isn't a picnic...Oh and being whacked with a sword- not exactly pain free either.
So...I bet you are wondering about all the weapons...If you have been reading the series since book one, Completely Yours, you have met this wild and zany crew. If you haven't then you are about to!
Maya is the weapons expert in this ragtag group of adventurers, gamers, actors, and general fun enthusiasts! She is also a martial arts expert, a former police woman, and a general bad ass all around. She is awesome! Let's not forget her love of dressing up, cos play, and super heroes.
So is it surprising she meets the good doctor dressed in tight purple leather...it is for him! Of course, it's the first of many surprises for Dr. Nolan. Including the fact that that this crazy, daring woman keeps occupying his thoughts.
They say opposites attract. Neither would disagree on the attraction but attraction isn't everything...right? Overwhelming chemistry is unimportant. Desperate need and longing are overrated. Fun, fun isn't part of a relationship.
Yeah, Denial isn't just a river...Ok, lame joke and obvious sarcasm aside. These two need their heads examined or maybe some more time together.
If you have a soft spot for men who make monumentally stupid decisions, you might want some tissues. Dr. Nolan is dumb for a smart man but he is bound to grow up!
Book received in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed on behalf of Once Upon An Alpha
tiggeruo's review against another edition
3.0
Maya is take life by the horns and run with it no holds bar. Alex is a cautious type of guy everything planned and calculated, everything for a purpose but he has his reasons and he needs to keep Maya away because it's for the best for both of their sakes Alex will stop at nothing to protect those he cares for and that includes someone he just found. These two seem to walking on egg shells which doesn't fit either but can they set it all aside and find a balance that works?
There is a part in the book that is not for the faint of heat, but you know its coming and it can be skipped over. I was not a fan of this book I feel like at first it was all over the place one minute it was on one subject and then it seemed like opps need to get back to the story line. It seemed to me as the beginning the the end were good but in the middle was questionable. There were some strong language and adult scenes through out the book. I felt like the storyline was super fun to follow and I really enjoyed reading Charli's story her spunk and her personality totally seem to make the story.
This book may be right for the right person just wasn't for me.
There is a part in the book that is not for the faint of heat, but you know its coming and it can be skipped over. I was not a fan of this book I feel like at first it was all over the place one minute it was on one subject and then it seemed like opps need to get back to the story line. It seemed to me as the beginning the the end were good but in the middle was questionable. There were some strong language and adult scenes through out the book. I felt like the storyline was super fun to follow and I really enjoyed reading Charli's story her spunk and her personality totally seem to make the story.
This book may be right for the right person just wasn't for me.
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of geeky, quirky characters and this book delivers them in the best way!!
I love the premise of this book because it was unique and tackled a subject I've never encountered in a book. I'm all about learning new things while I'm slowly falling in love with characters and their story.
From the very start of the story you can practically see the sparks flying between Maya and Alex, but very quickly understand Alex's hesitancy to get involved because of the timing. I adore how straight forward he and May were about their attraction for each other and the flirty banter between them even as you see Alex struggling to give in. I enjoyed the slow-burning but honest pace of their developing relationship.
I'm thankful that Maya was the strong, confident female that she was, even though she had a tendency to push herself too far and too hard. It was refreshing to see Alex as the vulnerable one who was trying to balance his feelings for Maya and his dedication to his daughter, Charli. There is nothing hotter than seeing a dad not just step up to take care of his kid, but to see him push above and beyond to connect with her.
However, it was that same dedication and need to make up for lost time that also had him keeping secrets and not allowing himself to really open up to Maya. There was a couple of times where I wanted to jump into the book and shake Alex for being so secretive to everyone and for not speaking up, it would have saved him, and Maya, a lot of grief.
The secondary characters added another level of awesome to this story and helped me feel invested in, not just Maya and Alex's romance, but the whole circle of friends.
Erin Nicholas is a fairly new author to me but her writing is flawless and really sucks you in to the story. I was lost in a world of superheroes and secrets and didn't want to leave.
I didn't read the first book in this series but I definitely one-clicked it as soon as I finished this one and I can wait to see what's next for this group of quirky friends.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
I love the premise of this book because it was unique and tackled a subject I've never encountered in a book. I'm all about learning new things while I'm slowly falling in love with characters and their story.
From the very start of the story you can practically see the sparks flying between Maya and Alex, but very quickly understand Alex's hesitancy to get involved because of the timing. I adore how straight forward he and May were about their attraction for each other and the flirty banter between them even as you see Alex struggling to give in. I enjoyed the slow-burning but honest pace of their developing relationship.
I'm thankful that Maya was the strong, confident female that she was, even though she had a tendency to push herself too far and too hard. It was refreshing to see Alex as the vulnerable one who was trying to balance his feelings for Maya and his dedication to his daughter, Charli. There is nothing hotter than seeing a dad not just step up to take care of his kid, but to see him push above and beyond to connect with her.
However, it was that same dedication and need to make up for lost time that also had him keeping secrets and not allowing himself to really open up to Maya. There was a couple of times where I wanted to jump into the book and shake Alex for being so secretive to everyone and for not speaking up, it would have saved him, and Maya, a lot of grief.
The secondary characters added another level of awesome to this story and helped me feel invested in, not just Maya and Alex's romance, but the whole circle of friends.
Erin Nicholas is a fairly new author to me but her writing is flawless and really sucks you in to the story. I was lost in a world of superheroes and secrets and didn't want to leave.
I didn't read the first book in this series but I definitely one-clicked it as soon as I finished this one and I can wait to see what's next for this group of quirky friends.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
Aww! Really cute.
Definitely needed a less generic title and cover, though, ooof.
Definitely needed a less generic title and cover, though, ooof.
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
This is book number two and I have to admit I have not read the previous book or even any other books by Erin Nicholas but I plan on reading more of her books in the near future.
I love Maya and Alex. This book is cute and geeky with talk of superheroes and cosplay.
I very much enjoyed this book. It is well written and kept me reading. Actually, it kept me staying up later than I should of because I just didn't want to put this one down.
I love Maya and Alex. This book is cute and geeky with talk of superheroes and cosplay.
I very much enjoyed this book. It is well written and kept me reading. Actually, it kept me staying up later than I should of because I just didn't want to put this one down.
lilliangretsinger's review against another edition
4.0
Another fun read about a strong fiesty woman!!
jcmbank's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lenoreo's review against another edition
4.0
https://celebrityreaders.wordpress.com/2017/03/22/forever-mine-by-erin-nicholas/
4.5 stars -- I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
OK, this was a fantastic addition to this series!! And no, you most definitely do NOT have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it's super adorable as well, so I definitely recommend it.
I can honestly say that I loved both characters, and thought they both had some really unique aspects to their personalities, and were really well developed. Both Maya and Alex were extremely likable, but not without flaws. And because of those two aspects, it was so satisfying to see their growth over the course of the story, even if there were the occasional bits I wish we'd seen more of.
Maya was seriously badass, but also so satisfyingly nerdy. She was just ridiculously one of a kind...I can't even figure out how to describe her. She's completely unlike me, but I could really see liking her. And admiring her. I kind of wish we'd seen a bit more of her development wrt her future goals...because they kind of changed over the story, but we didn't see her working that out, it just kind of happened along the way...one of those things that disappointed me.
And Alex was so cautious and meticulous, and eager! He just kept surprising me along the way. I loved seeing the little steps he was making forward, even if he was moving a little slower than I'd like, and even if occasionally I wanted to smack him. But I kind of liked that he was not quite alpha, but not quite beta. He had his strengths and weaknesses, and he admired the crap out of Maya's strengths.
And the chemistry between Maya and Alex was smoking and very enjoyable. But I could also see the relationship that developed between them that was more than just chemistry and lust.
I loved the nerd aspect, and loved some of the introspective commentaries made about the nerd community and why we love superheroes and all that stuff. It just really felt...I don't know, intelligent? Is that insulting to other books? Or maybe it's insightful. Like not just the nerd aspect, but the story as a whole -- looking at why people help others, what that says about them, overcoming perceived weaknesses, all that good stuff.
I also really loved the secondary characters in this one. I loved Maya's group of friends, and that they are important to her and an integral part of her life. I enjoyed Rachel, and was surprised that I did. She was a bit too good to be true at times, but I actually enjoyed that it wasn't a big dramafest and she really added to Alex's life. And Charli was pretty cool. I loved how important she was to Alex, and how he was just so enthralled with her, but he eventually learned the importance of the dad role.
I did notice that occasionally things would happen that didn't make sense in the timeline that was in my head, but perhaps that will change in the final copy. It's just that sometimes some events would be only days apart when I'd been given the impression it was more like a few weeks.
On a weird side note, I was surprised that none of the girls knew what hemophilia was, since I did...but I did an internet poll, and while the majority of my friends did know, there were a few that didn't so I can accept it.
All in all I'm really loving this series. I sincerely can't wait for Sophie's story if it's anything like the first two.
4.5 stars -- I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review/opinion.
OK, this was a fantastic addition to this series!! And no, you most definitely do NOT have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but it's super adorable as well, so I definitely recommend it.
I can honestly say that I loved both characters, and thought they both had some really unique aspects to their personalities, and were really well developed. Both Maya and Alex were extremely likable, but not without flaws. And because of those two aspects, it was so satisfying to see their growth over the course of the story, even if there were the occasional bits I wish we'd seen more of.
Maya was seriously badass, but also so satisfyingly nerdy. She was just ridiculously one of a kind...I can't even figure out how to describe her. She's completely unlike me, but I could really see liking her. And admiring her. I kind of wish we'd seen a bit more of her development wrt her future goals...because they kind of changed over the story, but we didn't see her working that out, it just kind of happened along the way...one of those things that disappointed me.
And Alex was so cautious and meticulous, and eager! He just kept surprising me along the way. I loved seeing the little steps he was making forward, even if he was moving a little slower than I'd like, and even if occasionally I wanted to smack him. But I kind of liked that he was not quite alpha, but not quite beta. He had his strengths and weaknesses, and he admired the crap out of Maya's strengths.
And the chemistry between Maya and Alex was smoking and very enjoyable. But I could also see the relationship that developed between them that was more than just chemistry and lust.
I loved the nerd aspect, and loved some of the introspective commentaries made about the nerd community and why we love superheroes and all that stuff. It just really felt...I don't know, intelligent? Is that insulting to other books? Or maybe it's insightful. Like not just the nerd aspect, but the story as a whole -- looking at why people help others, what that says about them, overcoming perceived weaknesses, all that good stuff.
I also really loved the secondary characters in this one. I loved Maya's group of friends, and that they are important to her and an integral part of her life. I enjoyed Rachel, and was surprised that I did. She was a bit too good to be true at times, but I actually enjoyed that it wasn't a big dramafest and she really added to Alex's life. And Charli was pretty cool. I loved how important she was to Alex, and how he was just so enthralled with her, but he eventually learned the importance of the dad role.
I did notice that occasionally things would happen that didn't make sense in the timeline that was in my head, but perhaps that will change in the final copy. It's just that sometimes some events would be only days apart when I'd been given the impression it was more like a few weeks.
On a weird side note, I was surprised that none of the girls knew what hemophilia was, since I did...but I did an internet poll, and while the majority of my friends did know, there were a few that didn't so I can accept it.
All in all I'm really loving this series. I sincerely can't wait for Sophie's story if it's anything like the first two.
jaimereadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I am a huge fan of geeky, quirky characters and this book delivers them in the best way!!
I love the premise of this book because it was unique and tackled a subject I've never encountered in a book. I'm all about learning new things while I'm slowly falling in love with characters and their story.
From the very start of the story you can practically see the sparks flying between Maya and Alex, but very quickly understand Alex's hesitancy to get involved because of the timing. I adore how straight forward he and May were about their attraction for each other and the flirty banter between them even as you see Alex struggling to give in. I enjoyed the slow-burning but honest pace of their developing relationship.
I'm thankful that Maya was the strong, confident female that she was, even though she had a tendency to push herself too far and too hard. It was refreshing to see Alex as the vulnerable one who was trying to balance his feelings for Maya and his dedication to his daughter, Charli. There is nothing hotter than seeing a dad not just step up to take care of his kid, but to see him push above and beyond to connect with her.
However, it was that same dedication and need to make up for lost time that also had him keeping secrets and not allowing himself to really open up to Maya. There was a couple of times where I wanted to jump into the book and shake Alex for being so secretive to everyone and for not speaking up, it would have saved him, and Maya, a lot of grief.
The secondary characters added another level of awesome to this story and helped me feel invested in, not just Maya and Alex's romance, but the whole circle of friends.
Erin Nicholas is a fairly new author to me but her writing is flawless and really sucks you in to the story. I was lost in a world of superheroes and secrets and didn't want to leave.
I didn't read the first book in this series but I definitely one-clicked it as soon as I finished this one and I can wait to see what's next for this group of quirky friends.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
I love the premise of this book because it was unique and tackled a subject I've never encountered in a book. I'm all about learning new things while I'm slowly falling in love with characters and their story.
From the very start of the story you can practically see the sparks flying between Maya and Alex, but very quickly understand Alex's hesitancy to get involved because of the timing. I adore how straight forward he and May were about their attraction for each other and the flirty banter between them even as you see Alex struggling to give in. I enjoyed the slow-burning but honest pace of their developing relationship.
I'm thankful that Maya was the strong, confident female that she was, even though she had a tendency to push herself too far and too hard. It was refreshing to see Alex as the vulnerable one who was trying to balance his feelings for Maya and his dedication to his daughter, Charli. There is nothing hotter than seeing a dad not just step up to take care of his kid, but to see him push above and beyond to connect with her.
However, it was that same dedication and need to make up for lost time that also had him keeping secrets and not allowing himself to really open up to Maya. There was a couple of times where I wanted to jump into the book and shake Alex for being so secretive to everyone and for not speaking up, it would have saved him, and Maya, a lot of grief.
The secondary characters added another level of awesome to this story and helped me feel invested in, not just Maya and Alex's romance, but the whole circle of friends.
Erin Nicholas is a fairly new author to me but her writing is flawless and really sucks you in to the story. I was lost in a world of superheroes and secrets and didn't want to leave.
I didn't read the first book in this series but I definitely one-clicked it as soon as I finished this one and I can wait to see what's next for this group of quirky friends.
*I received an ARC from NetGalley for voluntary review
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
Maya Goodwin rushes into life headfirst. No matter what she does, she does it with all her heart. It has gotten her in trouble including one where she got trapped inside a burning car. It was that incident that sent her to desk duty. Now she runs a center teaching martial arts through the lens of superheros. It's that center that sends Dr. Alex Nolan to Zoe.
Alex has only just discovered that he fathered a child almost ten years ago during a drunken one-night stand. He might never have found out except that Charli (his daughter) is a hemophiliac and that happens to be Alex's specialty. So he's trying to find a way to connect and wants to do it through her favorite, very geeky, TV show.
This is a lovely story where both characters show some growth and we get to seem them help each other. For the most part, they were adult about the whole thing and while there was a misunderstanding at the end, it didn't seem like a Big Misunderstanding. I didn't love everything about their relationship but Nicholas creates a nice story of two people coming together and I can't wait to hear more about costume designer, Sophie. Possibly with Maya's sparring partner Ben but I would also be okay with him getting his own book. A tough guy sidelined from his favorite activities? I hope that there is more to that story than just as a plot point for an Alex breakthrough.
Alex has only just discovered that he fathered a child almost ten years ago during a drunken one-night stand. He might never have found out except that Charli (his daughter) is a hemophiliac and that happens to be Alex's specialty. So he's trying to find a way to connect and wants to do it through her favorite, very geeky, TV show.
This is a lovely story where both characters show some growth and we get to seem them help each other. For the most part, they were adult about the whole thing and while there was a misunderstanding at the end, it didn't seem like a Big Misunderstanding. I didn't love everything about their relationship but Nicholas creates a nice story of two people coming together and I can't wait to hear more about costume designer, Sophie. Possibly with Maya's sparring partner Ben but I would also be okay with him getting his own book. A tough guy sidelined from his favorite activities? I hope that there is more to that story than just as a plot point for an Alex breakthrough.