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rellimreads's review against another edition
2.0
This is the second book in the Chase Brothers series by Lauren Dane. While it might stand on its own - they’re better read in order as events happen in the previous book that impact this one.
While they all have some issues, this is probably my least favorite book of the series. Shane is a completely different character than he was in the first book. I expected a redemption/healing/transformation arc of some kind. Nope, he’s just magically fine/healed/over his ex.
While at first I had great sympathy for Cassie as a victim of domestic violence, it grew tiring fast. Anytime she didn’t like something Shane did she would complain about being “managed”. Everything was Shane’s fault. But if it were anyone else it was called cajoling or some other friendly term.
Other than saying Shane & Cassie found the other attractive, these two had no chemistry. It was argue, fight, Cassie storms off until Shane apologizes. On repeat with some sex scenes thrown in. This takes place over 18 months and little is done to show the reader these two have worked through any of this in a healthy manner.
While there’s not as much of the catty interactions from the first book, this writing still feels very rudimentary.
Narration:
I continue to enjoy Aletha George’s performance.
While they all have some issues, this is probably my least favorite book of the series. Shane is a completely different character than he was in the first book. I expected a redemption/healing/transformation arc of some kind. Nope, he’s just magically fine/healed/over his ex.
While at first I had great sympathy for Cassie as a victim of domestic violence, it grew tiring fast. Anytime she didn’t like something Shane did she would complain about being “managed”. Everything was Shane’s fault. But if it were anyone else it was called cajoling or some other friendly term.
Other than saying Shane & Cassie found the other attractive, these two had no chemistry. It was argue, fight, Cassie storms off until Shane apologizes. On repeat with some sex scenes thrown in. This takes place over 18 months and little is done to show the reader these two have worked through any of this in a healthy manner.
While there’s not as much of the catty interactions from the first book, this writing still feels very rudimentary.
Narration:
I continue to enjoy Aletha George’s performance.
sjb86's review against another edition
4.0
i started this book with an already dislike to shane because of what happen in the 1st book but he came through and showed his good sexy self is worst liking. Great HEA
nighteyes82's review against another edition
3.0
the second brother was as good as the first.
everything I thought for the first you can find it in this book too.
but now I begin to think that the brother are a little over bearing... I don't know.
the ex-husband plot is really well done in the conclusion.
everything I thought for the first you can find it in this book too.
but now I begin to think that the brother are a little over bearing... I don't know.
the ex-husband plot is really well done in the conclusion.
rissa83's review against another edition
1.0
So annoying, I had to skim through the last half of the book.
joyousreads132's review against another edition
3.0
This was slightly better than the first book of the series but not that much. I think it had something to do with the time Ms. Dane took to develop her characters a bit better. Shane, though... I can't say that I've changed my mind about him even if the author worked hard at giving him some substance.
In Giving Chase, he was the commitment-phobe who treated Maggie horribly. His excuse? A bad experience with a cheating ex. What I don't understand was that this phobia simply evaporated with Cassie. Okay, okay. I get it. Blah blah destiny...whatever. But there wasn't even any residual or anything, not until the end anyway. I just couldn't see someone changing personalities that fast. He actually went all guns ablazing without any qualms about starting a relationship with her. There was no hesitation at all.
This book was also a little more of an emotional heavy-weight than the first book and that's primarily because it dealt with Cassie's history of abuse. For the most part, her story was a text book case only her ex was borderline murderous. I like how Cassie was determined to take care of herself but sometimes, her reluctance to accept help was a bit over the top. And Shane. Jesus Murphy Jones. That's not how you handle a woman with a history of abuse. You're supposed to check your He-Man antics at the door, fool.
VERDICT: Over all, I think we're heading in the right direction even though I'm still not finding any chemistry between characters and I'm still not finding anything remotely addictive about these books. I'm not even sure I'm at all interested in reading the next two. But I'm not about to add another item to THINGS JOY STARTED AND DIDN'T FINISH list.
In Giving Chase, he was the commitment-phobe who treated Maggie horribly. His excuse? A bad experience with a cheating ex. What I don't understand was that this phobia simply evaporated with Cassie. Okay, okay. I get it. Blah blah destiny...whatever. But there wasn't even any residual or anything, not until the end anyway. I just couldn't see someone changing personalities that fast. He actually went all guns ablazing without any qualms about starting a relationship with her. There was no hesitation at all.
This book was also a little more of an emotional heavy-weight than the first book and that's primarily because it dealt with Cassie's history of abuse. For the most part, her story was a text book case only her ex was borderline murderous. I like how Cassie was determined to take care of herself but sometimes, her reluctance to accept help was a bit over the top. And Shane. Jesus Murphy Jones. That's not how you handle a woman with a history of abuse. You're supposed to check your He-Man antics at the door, fool.
VERDICT: Over all, I think we're heading in the right direction even though I'm still not finding any chemistry between characters and I'm still not finding anything remotely addictive about these books. I'm not even sure I'm at all interested in reading the next two. But I'm not about to add another item to THINGS JOY STARTED AND DIDN'T FINISH list.
shan198025's review against another edition
4.0
I liked Cassie and Shane almost as much as Maggie and Kyle. What a great family.
ama_reads's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. A lot of similar plot elements to the first book in the series.
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
Thanks Netgalley for a copy to read and review. This review is given as my honest opinion.
This is basically a rewrite of a previously published book, and it has an amazing cover. Hawt! The blurb is what caught my eye, and stole my interest. I have read many by this author and this book was pretty great.
Cassie Gambol heads to Petal, Georgia to start a new life after an ex husband almost ends her. Under a new name she enters Petal only to be in a car accident first thing. Shane Chase the local officer of the law is one of the first on the scene since its his mother that rear ends Cassie.
Instantly he knows Cassie is trouble, and scared or running from something. As time goes on though he realizes his attraction to her and his huge family slowly taking her in as one of there own.
I enjoyed the book, and gave it four stars of entertainment. Cassie made a good character and Shane was kind of pushy more often than not. They seemed to butt heads a lot but eventually they're love for each other holds out. Thanks Netgalley for a copy.
This is basically a rewrite of a previously published book, and it has an amazing cover. Hawt! The blurb is what caught my eye, and stole my interest. I have read many by this author and this book was pretty great.
Cassie Gambol heads to Petal, Georgia to start a new life after an ex husband almost ends her. Under a new name she enters Petal only to be in a car accident first thing. Shane Chase the local officer of the law is one of the first on the scene since its his mother that rear ends Cassie.
Instantly he knows Cassie is trouble, and scared or running from something. As time goes on though he realizes his attraction to her and his huge family slowly taking her in as one of there own.
I enjoyed the book, and gave it four stars of entertainment. Cassie made a good character and Shane was kind of pushy more often than not. They seemed to butt heads a lot but eventually they're love for each other holds out. Thanks Netgalley for a copy.