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ngolubski's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alrightieaphroditie's review
4.0
“lovin’ someone fully didn’t mean you aren’t afraid. it just means you do it anyway, even with the fear, because they deserve all your pieces.” ♡₊˚
this was so close to being a five star read but i’m a smidge upset with the ending
this was so close to being a five star read but i’m a smidge upset with the ending
books_with_mrs_barcelo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seahagbookclub's review against another edition
5.0
Tell me how I went from actively hating Eli, to empathizing and loving him. He's like one of the top mmcs in the series! I love the way McIntire shows us "the other side of the story" and I love a good time jump/second chance romance.
I also appreciate that McIntire gives her characters time to work on themselves before they get their HEA. They still have their support system (or perhaps they even GAIN a support system) but they put themselves first for a little while, which I appreciate.
Something to note- this book *technically* has an OW theme, but I thought Sarah was handled fairly and with grace (personal opinion).
CW on author website
I also appreciate that McIntire gives her characters time to work on themselves before they get their HEA. They still have their support system (or perhaps they even GAIN a support system) but they put themselves first for a little while, which I appreciate.
Something to note- this book *technically* has an OW theme, but I thought Sarah was handled fairly and with grace (personal opinion).
CW on author website
heysunnyjess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Sexual content
jo13holli's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookswritingandmore's review against another edition
5.0
Another perfect score for this book. I just love Emily's books. Ill definitely be reading this one again soon .
Becca is through with her overbearing parents and decides to tell them she can make it on her own. She's going to stay in Florida instead of returning after graduation to Sugar lake, Tennessee. She quickly hunts down a job on campus with Coach Andrews as a basketball assistant. Only one problem? She doesn't know the first thing about the game. In walks the arrogant Eli, her best friends brother and the guy that gets her blood boiling ever since she was a kid. After all, he left his family and her poor best friend had to shoulder everything by herself. Becca soon starts lessons with Eli and things heat up fast.
Eli is excited for his assistant coach position with FCU. After suffering a career ending injury, he isn't sure how to rebuild but he knows no matter what, he's on his own. Without basketball he isn't anything important.
The chemistry between these two was beyond hot. I loved every minute of their angsty banter and emotional connection. They both wanted the same thing but could they admit it and let the other in or were they destined to be alone?
This book is everything good in the romance genre. It's a must read for sure.
Becca is through with her overbearing parents and decides to tell them she can make it on her own. She's going to stay in Florida instead of returning after graduation to Sugar lake, Tennessee. She quickly hunts down a job on campus with Coach Andrews as a basketball assistant. Only one problem? She doesn't know the first thing about the game. In walks the arrogant Eli, her best friends brother and the guy that gets her blood boiling ever since she was a kid. After all, he left his family and her poor best friend had to shoulder everything by herself. Becca soon starts lessons with Eli and things heat up fast.
Eli is excited for his assistant coach position with FCU. After suffering a career ending injury, he isn't sure how to rebuild but he knows no matter what, he's on his own. Without basketball he isn't anything important.
The chemistry between these two was beyond hot. I loved every minute of their angsty banter and emotional connection. They both wanted the same thing but could they admit it and let the other in or were they destined to be alone?
This book is everything good in the romance genre. It's a must read for sure.
shelbylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Becca and Eli get all the angsty heart eyes. I thought Chase and Lee were bad, but boy, Eli and Becca take the cake! Emily seriously messes with our emotions in this one, just like in Beneath the Stars.
Becca struggles with severely manipulative and overbearing parents. We watch her grow in the book, as she works to become the person she wants to be, rather then the person she’s expected to be. Which is inspiring. Not many have that kind of strength, and Emily captures brag strength so well with Becca’s character.
Eli has been running from home for 8 years. It takes the wrong person to bring him home, but be finally stays for the right reasons. He finally, finally grows the hell up. I understood where he was coming from, he was lonely. But at the same time, I wanted to hit him. Like dude. Seriously. Your family needs you! He finally got it. Hallelujah!
So many emotions with this book. And so much steam...is it hot in here, or is it me?? Just me...o ok. Well, it’s the book! Eli is just...and phew...yep...read the book!
The Book:
Becca leaves Sugrlake to go to school at FCU, which happens to be where Eli lands a coaching job. Becca’s senior year, she gets a job as a student manager for the men’s basketball team...Eli’s team. Somewhere along the way, Becca stops seeing Eli as the boy she should hate out of principle for Lee, and she sees him as someone who understands her and what she’s going through and feeling.
Eli stops seeing Becca as Lee’s annoying best friend and realizes she’s a woman. She’s a student and he’s staff, but they have so much chemistry, they can’t deny it. Eli tries to give Becca the world, but Becca’s parents are horrible people, and Becca has issues she can’t overcome. So Becca runs away and Eli doesn’t chase her.
5 years later...seriously 5 years later. So much wasted time. Time they could’ve been together. Eli is getting married...to the wrong person. If you read Beneath the Stars, you know a little of the story. Eli comes home because his fiancé wants a fast wedding in Sugarlake. Becca’s preacher father forces her to plan the wedding. Along the way, feelings are realized. You don’t stop loving your soulmate, even when they break your heart.
But can Eli forgive Becca? Can Becca forgive herself? Can she let Eli go so he can move on? How could he even move on from true love?! I want to slap them both in the backs of their heads and say geez guys, pull your heads out of the sand and realize your not going to be happy without each other! But it’s not my journey to take...but seriously come on Becca and Eli!
Now we know what happened in Florida!
Now I can’t wait for Jackson’s story!! And I just want more of Chase and Lee, and Eli and Becca!!
Becca struggles with severely manipulative and overbearing parents. We watch her grow in the book, as she works to become the person she wants to be, rather then the person she’s expected to be. Which is inspiring. Not many have that kind of strength, and Emily captures brag strength so well with Becca’s character.
Eli has been running from home for 8 years. It takes the wrong person to bring him home, but be finally stays for the right reasons. He finally, finally grows the hell up. I understood where he was coming from, he was lonely. But at the same time, I wanted to hit him. Like dude. Seriously. Your family needs you! He finally got it. Hallelujah!
So many emotions with this book. And so much steam...is it hot in here, or is it me?? Just me...o ok. Well, it’s the book! Eli is just...and phew...yep...read the book!
The Book:
Becca leaves Sugrlake to go to school at FCU, which happens to be where Eli lands a coaching job. Becca’s senior year, she gets a job as a student manager for the men’s basketball team...Eli’s team. Somewhere along the way, Becca stops seeing Eli as the boy she should hate out of principle for Lee, and she sees him as someone who understands her and what she’s going through and feeling.
Eli stops seeing Becca as Lee’s annoying best friend and realizes she’s a woman. She’s a student and he’s staff, but they have so much chemistry, they can’t deny it. Eli tries to give Becca the world, but Becca’s parents are horrible people, and Becca has issues she can’t overcome. So Becca runs away and Eli doesn’t chase her.
5 years later...seriously 5 years later. So much wasted time. Time they could’ve been together. Eli is getting married...to the wrong person. If you read Beneath the Stars, you know a little of the story. Eli comes home because his fiancé wants a fast wedding in Sugarlake. Becca’s preacher father forces her to plan the wedding. Along the way, feelings are realized. You don’t stop loving your soulmate, even when they break your heart.
But can Eli forgive Becca? Can Becca forgive herself? Can she let Eli go so he can move on? How could he even move on from true love?! I want to slap them both in the backs of their heads and say geez guys, pull your heads out of the sand and realize your not going to be happy without each other! But it’s not my journey to take...but seriously come on Becca and Eli!
Now we know what happened in Florida!
Now I can’t wait for Jackson’s story!! And I just want more of Chase and Lee, and Eli and Becca!!