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lilyya's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 stars
a fact : the suspense facet of the intrigue is not as refreshing as it used to.
the storyline walks through an identical and classic scheming with a succession of actions that culminates in the end and your typical small town romance filled with attaching characters —who have been through a lot, — family dramas and a breathtaking settings. it’s understandable that a redundant skeleton and plot-shape might.. bore? but I frankly don’t mind.
Maddie attempted to escape a violent and abusive ex by running to her natal town. back in Cidar Ridge she had no alternative but to confront her best friend, Nash, whom she somewhat brushed aside in the course of the two years that occupied her last relationship. but after some impromptu, disturbing, apparitions and revelations concerning her past, Nash made the decision to stay with Maddie in her rental cabin to protect her from any potential reprisals.
I loved both the protagonists. despite the friends to lovers arc not being one of my favorites, their bond was the cry of soulmates in the manner in which they acted with care and support toward one another.
the romance wasn’t fast passed, they took some time to act on their feelings and mutual attraction. the surprising part of their relationship was the smut scenes, and I was pleased that the author put in the effort to add more spice to her usual writing.
as always, the plot-line was well-complemented by the family dynamics and supporting characters.
i can’t wait to read roan and aspen book! still wondering with who lawson will end up but i just know im gonna love his book as well.
~•~•~•~
is it going to be the same ol’ recycled plot? yes. imma eat it up and love it? also yes.
❛Even when you were gone, the echoes of you still lived inside me, and I would play them over and over in my mind just so I wouldn’t lose the sound. I’ve loved you in every incarnation, and that will never end.❜
a fact : the suspense facet of the intrigue is not as refreshing as it used to.
"I would put up with a million monsters for you."
the storyline walks through an identical and classic scheming with a succession of actions that culminates in the end and your typical small town romance filled with attaching characters —who have been through a lot, — family dramas and a breathtaking settings. it’s understandable that a redundant skeleton and plot-shape might.. bore? but I frankly don’t mind.
" Some part of me had thought something innate inside me called out for abuse.”(this quote broke me)
Maddie attempted to escape a violent and abusive ex by running to her natal town. back in Cidar Ridge she had no alternative but to confront her best friend, Nash, whom she somewhat brushed aside in the course of the two years that occupied her last relationship. but after some impromptu, disturbing, apparitions and revelations concerning her past, Nash made the decision to stay with Maddie in her rental cabin to protect her from any potential reprisals.
"I’ve loved you in every incarnation. And I don’t want to miss any future one either."
I loved both the protagonists. despite the friends to lovers arc not being one of my favorites, their bond was the cry of soulmates in the manner in which they acted with care and support toward one another.
the romance wasn’t fast passed, they took some time to act on their feelings and mutual attraction. the surprising part of their relationship was the smut scenes, and I was pleased that the author put in the effort to add more spice to her usual writing.
"This was what I needed—Maddie, me, a family dinner. Life getting back to normal, the way it always."
as always, the plot-line was well-complemented by the family dynamics and supporting characters.
i can’t wait to read roan and aspen book! still wondering with who lawson will end up but i just know im gonna love his book as well.
❛ Maddie laughed, the sound warming parts of me I hadn’t even realized were cold.❜
~•~•~•~
is it going to be the same ol’ recycled plot? yes. imma eat it up and love it? also yes.
bariatricbookgal's review against another edition
5.0
Devoured in less than a day.
The story features some of my favourite tropes. It was my first CC read, but I’ve now downloaded and started reading them all.
I’m a sucker for a fun and protective family dynamic and I love the humour between the siblings.
The story was fast paced, romantic & steamy and everything I look for in a romance novel.
The story features some of my favourite tropes. It was my first CC read, but I’ve now downloaded and started reading them all.
I’m a sucker for a fun and protective family dynamic and I love the humour between the siblings.
The story was fast paced, romantic & steamy and everything I look for in a romance novel.
payton_presley's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
As always I was hooked. I could not for the life of me but this book down. I literally lost sleep! The childhood friends to soulmates trope is something I don’t read often, but Nash and Maddie were honestly one of my favorites. The way these two just cared for each other and were being each other’s safe space was so heartwarming. I loved getting to see some moments between Nash and his brothers along with Maddie and the girls. Such a great book!
azaria1011's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
johnsonkatherine168's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
caity_bee's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.75
jennhesler's review against another edition
4.0
Small town friends to lovers with a thriller twist (trigger warning for multiple abusive relationships). Poor Maddie had way to deal with way too much violence in her lifetime. Nash is just adorable and his donut addiction is ridiculous.
tucker68511's review against another edition
5.0
As with the first book in the series, the suspense was non-stop from about 50% to the end. I have lost way too much sleep reading the first two books in this series, but I regret nothing. As much as I loved Holt & Wren in the first book, I might love Maddie & Nash even more. Can’t wait to move on to Grae’s story next and find out what really happened between her and Caden all those years ago.