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read_on_reader's review
5.0
I have yet to read a book by this author where I don’t automatically swoon so hard and fall head over heels in love with her Heroes and Jaxon is perfection. Jaxon is this loyal and caring man that is a fierce protector and loves with all his heart, but what makes him perfect to me is his imperfections. Jaxon’s past has left him with severe anxiety issues that sometimes cripples he ability to not want to control everything. When he first met Holly, he knew she was someone special and his feelings immediately started to bloom, yet he held off for feeling undeserving and that no one would be able to handle his issues. Holly is an amazing and sweet character that is perfect for Jaxon because she is so patient and caring, but she knows he doesn’t do relationships and scared to be hurt she tries to stay away, but their chemistry has a too strong of a pull to ignore. As things heat up between these two, danger seems to come lurking and this ramps up Jaxon’s need to protect what’s his and that’s Holly. As they navigate this new relationship, and their feelings will Jaxon be able to maintain calm and be able to protect her or will the person creeping around end up destroying what they are building? This story has a lot of suspense to keep you on the edge and when Jaxon unleashes his protective side (total swoon), but his vulnerability makes him so real you want to wrap him up in hugs and never let go. I can’t wait for more from this group because they have created a family of themselves you just want to be a part of.
laurenlovestoread's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I love Jaxon and Holly. Ugh, they are so cute together, and the way he loves her makes my heart swoon.
sdreading's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
This was an enjoyable romantic suspense. The story was good, if a bit simple. I liked this one better than the first in the series, but I think the writing could use more polish.
jennyreads_2022's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a quick, fast paced read. We met both Jaxon and Holly in the first book in this series, River, where their connection began. Jaxon and Holly both had their reasons for not pursuing each other, but the longer they tried to deny the pull towards each other, the stronger that connection got.
Jaxon struggles with anxiety after the death of his parents. He thinks it will be too much for anyone to deal with, especially someone as sweet at Holly. Holly worries that her dreams will never come true with Jaxon because her friend told her he would never be in a serious relationship. When they decide to get together, they do it in a very healthy way, I loved their communication and openness with each other.
I loved the glimpse into Jaxon’s anxiety and the feeling of inadequacy he had that Holly addressed with him. I loved that it didn’t change anything about how she saw Jaxon and she went out of her way to try to help him manage his panic.
There was a little suspense throughout the book, but it was pretty mild. Most of the book focused on Holly and Jaxon and their relationship. It was very low angst and Holly and Jaxon committed to each other pretty quickly. I loved the relationships between all four men and the women in their lives. The whole book was easy to read and full of heartfelt relationships.
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