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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Method: paperback
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 5/5 - Mitch. Great guy, loved that he was willing to jump into the fray.
h rating: 4.5/5 - Mara. Girlfriend..that mother of yours fudged you up, but you pulled through, pulled away, and made a new life for yourself.
Drama: 4/5 - Good drama level, but nothing tooo crazy.
Thoughts: Honestly..really enjoyed this, but I wasn't as in love with this one as the other KA books.
This is by far my favorite in this series. Mitch Lawson is one of the best heroes I've read. The way he handled Mara and the way he didn't hesitate at all to jump right in and help her take care of her two little cousins was amazing. I'm such a sucker for a guy with kids, especially when they are so good with them and how protective Mitch was.
I really liked Mara as well. While she did have some major insecurity issues, she is also valid to have them with the way she was treated as a child. I get why her insecurities would be annoying but I find that if the reason is valid, I don't take issue with it. Add to that, Mitch handled her insecurities in a way that I loved.
Billy and Billie are another reason why I loved this book so much. I love when there are kids in a book if it's done right and KA did it right. I loved their little personalities. They brought a lot to this story and really enhanced why I loved the main couple so much. I was actually sad that I finished the book. I wanted more.
I did a re-read with the audiobook and the narrator Kate Russell is a new favorite! She did such a good job with the kids voices. I think she enhanced this story.
I really liked Mara as well. While she did have some major insecurity issues, she is also valid to have them with the way she was treated as a child. I get why her insecurities would be annoying but I find that if the reason is valid, I don't take issue with it. Add to that, Mitch handled her insecurities in a way that I loved.
Billy and Billie are another reason why I loved this book so much. I love when there are kids in a book if it's done right and KA did it right. I loved their little personalities. They brought a lot to this story and really enhanced why I loved the main couple so much. I was actually sad that I finished the book. I wanted more.
I did a re-read with the audiobook and the narrator Kate Russell is a new favorite! She did such a good job with the kids voices. I think she enhanced this story.
I love this series..A tough hard shelled, hot man that doesn't always speak in full sentences and calls you baby..who knew that was my type? But it is.. I love the tie ins with Tack, Brock, Hawk and always Elvira! She frickin cracks me up.. This particular man Mitch was a favorite for me for one reason and that was his love for the kids..swoooooonnn...and the Epilogue?? My favorite one so far!
Oh, Detective Mitch Lawson.
“Somethin’ else, sweetheart,” he whispered. “Earlier, I was straight about what I want from you but what you also need to take with you into your cocoon is that I get you more than you think I do. I get you and I like what I get. And you need to know you have nothin’ to fear from me. You know what I want but in gettin’ it, I’ll go gentle.”
Oh my. Gentle Mitch.
Um… yum.
“I, uh…” I started but stopped when his lips touched mine.
“I’ll go gentle, baby,” he whispered against my lips. “I promise. You’ll always be safe with me.”
Oh. My.
“Mitch,” I breathed.
His soulful eyes held mine captive as he repeated firmly, “Always.”
I knew I'd like his character but I never thought it would be this much.
“Never believed in this shit but now, I’m thinkin’ I fell in love with the promise of you the first time I saw you.”
He was like, a little bit of everything good all mixed into one.
Mara drove me a little loony at first but then she had that light bulb moment, and I really started to like her character. I started liking Mitch and Mara together.
It was heartwarming to see Billy and Billie taken in by Mara and even Mitch like they were their own children.
“The man who gets Mara gets you and Billie. I’m that man. What you gotta get is, while fallin’ in love with Mara, I fell in love with you and your sister. Straight up, Bud, no lie. The feelings I feel for Mara are hers, the feelings I feel for Billie are hers and the feelings I feel for you are yours. You all have my love, not collectively, individually. Do you understand me?”
Just overall a fantastic book. Kristen Ashley has outdone herself, yet again.
This was my favorite so far of the series. The story was sweet and much more realistic. But the writing still bothers me. Entertaining read.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Oh my! Oh My! OHHHH MY!
I love Mitch Lawson with all of my heart!
I adore him above all and he really made my heart melt throughout this book.
This book touched my heart in a way that I did not know was possible I think it was the love that Mara and Mitch had for Billy and Billie....
“I love you, Bud," he whispered to Billy and two more tears escaped.
"I love you too, Mitch," Billy whispered back, my breath hitched and both males' eyes came to me.
I waved my wineglass at them and murmured, "Don't mind me. Have your moment."
Mitch leaned back, letting Billy go and grinning at me. "Men don't have moments."
"You do," I returned. "I'm witnessing one."
"This isn't a moment, honey, it's a meeting of the minds," Mitch contradicted me.”
This was everything to me. And I loved it.. And I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
I love Mitch Lawson with all of my heart!
I adore him above all and he really made my heart melt throughout this book.
This book touched my heart in a way that I did not know was possible I think it was the love that Mara and Mitch had for Billy and Billie....
“I love you, Bud," he whispered to Billy and two more tears escaped.
"I love you too, Mitch," Billy whispered back, my breath hitched and both males' eyes came to me.
I waved my wineglass at them and murmured, "Don't mind me. Have your moment."
Mitch leaned back, letting Billy go and grinning at me. "Men don't have moments."
"You do," I returned. "I'm witnessing one."
"This isn't a moment, honey, it's a meeting of the minds," Mitch contradicted me.”
This was everything to me. And I loved it.. And I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is a re-reading if this book, so clearly I liked it. I only have two brief remarks. The first is I found Mara a little annoying through much of the book- her whole ranking system rubbed me the wrong way and made her seem really judgmental (even if she was hardest on herself).
And second the Billy/ Billie naming was funny- and it worked in the print version, it didn't work so great in audio though. You could usually figure out which Billy/ie they were talking about from context, but it was a little annoying too.
And second the Billy/ Billie naming was funny- and it worked in the print version, it didn't work so great in audio though. You could usually figure out which Billy/ie they were talking about from context, but it was a little annoying too.
This books takes my heart on a journey every time! My 3rd re-read and it is still just as perfect!!! Kristen Ashley is truly amazing!!!