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thebookishren's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Truthfully this was more 3 stars than 3.5, BUT the ending was pretty sweet so that upped it for me.
The first 50% of this book was Gabe and Addison TALKING and REMEMBERING their previous sexual encounters while Addison was committment phobic and Gabe was groveling. That was rough to get through. Boring and exasperating.
The next 30% of the book was sweet and adorable. I especially loved Cooper and Stella. They were so sweet together and their opposite personalities as kids was a neat contradiction.
Then Gabe and his feelings of being a father got in the way and Addison was fighting to help him...needless to say I was once again exasperated.
Overall it was pretty good, but I expected something more explosive.
Truthfully this was more 3 stars than 3.5, BUT the ending was pretty sweet so that upped it for me.
The first 50% of this book was Gabe and Addison TALKING and REMEMBERING their previous sexual encounters while Addison was committment phobic and Gabe was groveling. That was rough to get through. Boring and exasperating.
The next 30% of the book was sweet and adorable. I especially loved Cooper and Stella. They were so sweet together and their opposite personalities as kids was a neat contradiction.
Then Gabe and his feelings of being a father got in the way and Addison was fighting to help him...needless to say I was once again exasperated.
Overall it was pretty good, but I expected something more explosive.
booksonstereo_o's review against another edition
3.0
Going Down Easy tackles an overdone plot, within the romance genre, but fails to inject new life into its repetitive/predictable plot.
jamieco's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve been going back and forth between 3.5 and 4 stars for this one. I couldn’t stand Addison in the beginning, she had such a bad attitude and seemed VERY resentful about being a mom. Wanting alone time and downright pushing your kid away are two very different things, and I feel like the h was very much in the pushing away territory.
However idk why these thoughts were even included because she chills out later in the book and is fine and I actually ended up liking her a little more than the hero. The H was my favorite in the beginning, the way he pursued the h and was rooting for them and eating to get their kids together made me love him. however when he pushes away the h and her daughter towards the end I started to dislike him. He really pissed me off the way he did it and didn’t even apologize. So him and the h actually switched roles.
Other than both of the mcs having their pushing away moments, I enjoyed this book! I loved the scenes with the kids, they were so cute!! I just especially loved cooper and it was so cute how Stella took care of him!
However idk why these thoughts were even included because she chills out later in the book and is fine and I actually ended up liking her a little more than the hero. The H was my favorite in the beginning, the way he pursued the h and was rooting for them and eating to get their kids together made me love him. however when he pushes away the h and her daughter towards the end I started to dislike him. He really pissed me off the way he did it and didn’t even apologize. So him and the h actually switched roles.
Other than both of the mcs having their pushing away moments, I enjoyed this book! I loved the scenes with the kids, they were so cute!! I just especially loved cooper and it was so cute how Stella took care of him!
vvreads's review against another edition
3.0
Listened to audiobook- loved the narrator! His voice helped carry the story
Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed this story. I loved Gabe from the start!
Like another review stated, a lot of internal dialogue made the book muddy. There was also a location mistake in a pivotal scene, causing confusion for the reader. (I’m trying not to spoil it!!!)
Not too dirty, a few sex scenes
Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed this story. I loved Gabe from the start!
Like another review stated, a lot of internal dialogue made the book muddy. There was also a location mistake in a pivotal scene, causing confusion for the reader. (I’m trying not to spoil it!!!)
Not too dirty, a few sex scenes
goliathfrog's review against another edition
2.0
This book was mostly a manual on navigating single parenthood and blending families. There were some sweet moments and some funny moments, the kids were totally adorable, but I didn’t really feel much about the relationship. I think there was maybe a little too much advice on parenting in this book. I expected some parenting content since that’s the premise of the story, but we spend a LOT of time at the single parent support group talking about how to parent and as someone without kids it just was impossible for me to relate to any of that.
Also Gabe is a little psychotic? Weird possessive alpha type turned into broody emo. He had a lot of mood shifts.
Also Gabe is a little psychotic? Weird possessive alpha type turned into broody emo. He had a lot of mood shifts.
arickman's review against another edition
3.0
I switched between the audiobook and ebook. The narrator did a good job. I really enjoyed Gabe and Addison and their storyline. I'm not usually a big fan of kids in books but I really enjoyed them as secondary characters.
merrycain's review
4.0
Love reading about two single parents finding love. Overall fairly low in drama and what occurs is understandable and realistic. Really enjoyed this and I wish there was more!
jaimereadsromance's review
5.0
This book was fantastic!!
It felt different from anything I’ve read from Erin Nicholas before but still felt true to her storytelling. The pacing was great and don’t even get me started on the character development!!
Gabe was SO alpha but in a unique and refreshing way. I wish that more authors would write heroes like Gabe. He was so damn sure of wanting more with Addison and he was even more confident that it was going to happen and he didn’t hide it from anyone. At the same time he never tried to forced Addison into feeling or moving forward with anything until he knew that it was her decision. Addison was the perfect yin to his yang.
I loved how big of a role their kids played in this story too. Too often kids are written in as a sort of afterthought to the romance or just as an obstacle to the couples HEA. This was NOT the case here. Both kids were a very integral part to the growth of Addison and Gabe as individuals and as a couple. Their opposing parenting styles offered an even greater insight to who they were and the ways they still struggled with life, live and growth. There was some aspects of this book that really hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting and made me examine my own parenting style and forced me to feel ways I never expected to when I started this book.
This was a spectacular introduction to this series and certainly did a great job piquing my interest in the other characters. I can’t wait for more!!
It felt different from anything I’ve read from Erin Nicholas before but still felt true to her storytelling. The pacing was great and don’t even get me started on the character development!!
Gabe was SO alpha but in a unique and refreshing way. I wish that more authors would write heroes like Gabe. He was so damn sure of wanting more with Addison and he was even more confident that it was going to happen and he didn’t hide it from anyone. At the same time he never tried to forced Addison into feeling or moving forward with anything until he knew that it was her decision. Addison was the perfect yin to his yang.
I loved how big of a role their kids played in this story too. Too often kids are written in as a sort of afterthought to the romance or just as an obstacle to the couples HEA. This was NOT the case here. Both kids were a very integral part to the growth of Addison and Gabe as individuals and as a couple. Their opposing parenting styles offered an even greater insight to who they were and the ways they still struggled with life, live and growth. There was some aspects of this book that really hit me in a way I wasn’t expecting and made me examine my own parenting style and forced me to feel ways I never expected to when I started this book.
This was a spectacular introduction to this series and certainly did a great job piquing my interest in the other characters. I can’t wait for more!!
ssejig's review
3.0
Gabe and Addison have been conducting a series of one-and two-night stands. She's in New York and he's in New Orleans, there's never going to be a real relationship. Until Gabe finds out that Addison is now living in New Orleans. And when he finds out that she's a single-mom, his single-dad heart just falls a little deeper. The story follows their relationship as it progresses into being an actual Relationship.
I did not connect with Gabe in any way. He was pretty manipulative and pushy. Addison had her reasons for not wanting to be in a relationship and he just trampled them. He was a little redeemed at the end but not really enough for me to like him any better.
I did not connect with Gabe in any way. He was pretty manipulative and pushy. Addison had her reasons for not wanting to be in a relationship and he just trampled them. He was a little redeemed at the end but not really enough for me to like him any better.
kindlelovingmom's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!! It's my first from the author, but it for sure won't be the last! New Orleans is a great setting, and it came through so clearly here.
Gabe Trahan is a single father, and the co-owner of a bar in the French Quarter with his brother. He's never really been in love, not even with his son's mother, who's now gone. He relies on his mom and brother to help him with babysitting duties and whatnot, so he's never been doing it completely alone, which he's thankful for. But, he doesn't have time or interest for much more than single nights with women. Until he meets Addison.
Addison Sloan lives in NYC and is consulting on a project one weekend a month for the last 6 months, in New Orleans. She met Gabe on her first Friday night in town, and she's been coming back for more ever since. Even though they don't communicate at all outside of the one weekend a month she's in town, they have a connection she's never experienced before. But, now that she's moved to New Orleans full time, she's determined to break it off for good. She doesn't have room in her life for a real relationship. She's a single mom of a daughter, and that always sends men running. Plus, she's used to doing it all on her own, and has never been interested in input from anyone else. It'll be easier for everyone if they just quit while they're ahead. Right??
Gabe and Ad's chemistry was fiery hot, and I loved watching their interactions. Once all their truths came out, they both really got to know each other inside and out, far beyond the bedroom, and they found that they were perfect together. Their kids were adorable, and totally different from each other, but they got along great. I so enjoyed watching them fumble their way towards happiness.
Their single parents support group was a hoot and I really enjoyed all the side characters there. Gabe's brother (who's book is next), and his mother, were great as well. I really enjoyed the comic relief that they all provided, and the great advice they gave both Gabe and Addison, about parenting, and life in general.
Gabe and Addison both had to work through a lot of personal baggage to find their way towards a good life with each other, and I like how they were honest about what they needed. I also loved that Gabe was the main pursuer from the beginning. I love a hero who chases! He knew that Ad was the one for him, and he wasn't willing to give up when it got hard, and I adored him for that. Addison really made difficult realizations about herself, and her life, and her parenting, that helped her become a better version of herself. I enjoyed watching her struggle to come to terms with the changes she needed to make, and not shy away from them as she had in the past.
Overall this book made me laugh, and sigh, and cry, and fan my face! I loved everything about it, and I can't wait for the next installment. I highly recommend it!
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Gabe Trahan is a single father, and the co-owner of a bar in the French Quarter with his brother. He's never really been in love, not even with his son's mother, who's now gone. He relies on his mom and brother to help him with babysitting duties and whatnot, so he's never been doing it completely alone, which he's thankful for. But, he doesn't have time or interest for much more than single nights with women. Until he meets Addison.
Addison Sloan lives in NYC and is consulting on a project one weekend a month for the last 6 months, in New Orleans. She met Gabe on her first Friday night in town, and she's been coming back for more ever since. Even though they don't communicate at all outside of the one weekend a month she's in town, they have a connection she's never experienced before. But, now that she's moved to New Orleans full time, she's determined to break it off for good. She doesn't have room in her life for a real relationship. She's a single mom of a daughter, and that always sends men running. Plus, she's used to doing it all on her own, and has never been interested in input from anyone else. It'll be easier for everyone if they just quit while they're ahead. Right??
Gabe and Ad's chemistry was fiery hot, and I loved watching their interactions. Once all their truths came out, they both really got to know each other inside and out, far beyond the bedroom, and they found that they were perfect together. Their kids were adorable, and totally different from each other, but they got along great. I so enjoyed watching them fumble their way towards happiness.
Their single parents support group was a hoot and I really enjoyed all the side characters there. Gabe's brother (who's book is next), and his mother, were great as well. I really enjoyed the comic relief that they all provided, and the great advice they gave both Gabe and Addison, about parenting, and life in general.
Gabe and Addison both had to work through a lot of personal baggage to find their way towards a good life with each other, and I like how they were honest about what they needed. I also loved that Gabe was the main pursuer from the beginning. I love a hero who chases! He knew that Ad was the one for him, and he wasn't willing to give up when it got hard, and I adored him for that. Addison really made difficult realizations about herself, and her life, and her parenting, that helped her become a better version of herself. I enjoyed watching her struggle to come to terms with the changes she needed to make, and not shy away from them as she had in the past.
Overall this book made me laugh, and sigh, and cry, and fan my face! I loved everything about it, and I can't wait for the next installment. I highly recommend it!
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club