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sarahcophagus's review against another edition
2.0
I could just be lazy and copy and paste my exact review from book, 1 but then that would be stooping to the same level as this author.
All three of the books in this series are bundled into one title in my library, so it’s especially bizarre to just completely rewrite the exact same plots immediately in the sequel: A single parent insta love with an evil ex that has a “crazy coincidence, #tragicpast connection to the new love interest and in both books the MCs get serious before they ever once mention their ex’s names which send the love interest running scared from the relationship. I just can’t.
Also if the characters talked about “ hope” cliches one more god damned time I was going to scream. I mean it was definitely a placeholder for godly faith stuff (and I prefer the excessive HOPEing to that) but Jesus Christ, the FMC’s NAME was Hope so it was 1000% too cutesy and on the nose every damn time.
All three of the books in this series are bundled into one title in my library, so it’s especially bizarre to just completely rewrite the exact same plots immediately in the sequel: A single parent insta love with an evil ex that has a “crazy coincidence, #tragicpast connection to the new love interest and in both books the MCs get serious before they ever once mention their ex’s names which send the love interest running scared from the relationship. I just can’t.
Also if the characters talked about “ hope” cliches one more god damned time I was going to scream. I mean it was definitely a placeholder for godly faith stuff (and I prefer the excessive HOPEing to that) but Jesus Christ, the FMC’s NAME was Hope so it was 1000% too cutesy and on the nose every damn time.
blittlereads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
maferg01's review against another edition
5.0
This book is sweetness itself but don’t get me wrong. This story will not leave you with a toothache. I love a romcom from time to time but this isn’t one of them. Follow Me Back is an amazing story about 2 people who are meant for one another, but circumstance and life’s trials get in the way. People go through hard things and sometimes the scars left behind make moving forward seem like an impossible step to take.
Follow Me Back grabbed me from the beginning. The story is angsty, plot driven, with complex characters, and an amazing balance of all the complex ingredients that make it one of my favorite A.L. Jackson books to date, and that’s saying something. Kale is haunted by something that happened at the beginning of his career, something that left him feeling like he will always fail those closest to him. Hope is fighting for the one person that means the most to her. Both need the other and can’t quite see how much they do at first. The pull between them is too strong.
I devoured the last half of this book in one sitting. So much drama, passion, and story. I can’t wait to dive into the next in this series!
Joe Arden and Andi Ardnt bring passion to their always amazing performances. I have always thoughtJoe has an amazing kids voice and Andi gives an amazing balance of vulnerability and strength to Hope’s character.
Follow Me Back grabbed me from the beginning. The story is angsty, plot driven, with complex characters, and an amazing balance of all the complex ingredients that make it one of my favorite A.L. Jackson books to date, and that’s saying something. Kale is haunted by something that happened at the beginning of his career, something that left him feeling like he will always fail those closest to him. Hope is fighting for the one person that means the most to her. Both need the other and can’t quite see how much they do at first. The pull between them is too strong.
I devoured the last half of this book in one sitting. So much drama, passion, and story. I can’t wait to dive into the next in this series!
Joe Arden and Andi Ardnt bring passion to their always amazing performances. I have always thoughtJoe has an amazing kids voice and Andi gives an amazing balance of vulnerability and strength to Hope’s character.
bibliophile90's review
4.0
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
3.75 stars
Follow Me Back is the second book in the Fight for Me series. Amy has picked such a great title for the series because in each book the characters are fighting demons inside and out. In this book we have Kale, who still lives in the past and doesn't want to love again. Hope, hasn't had an easy life as well, is still struggling and has put her life on hold. The moment these two meet the sparks fly and they feel a very strong attraction to each other. However, Hope doesn't have room for a man in her life and shuts Kale's advances down. I was happy about that because one of my pet peeves is when characters end up sleeping together right after they meet (there only has been a couple of times I've let this action slide). Both of them think it's for the best because they don't have time for complications. However, the pull between them is strong and they eventually can't resist one another.
"How is it possible you're standing there? You are magnificent, Kale Bryant. Better than any dream. Better than any fantasy. Inside and out."
Overall, I think Follow Me Back was a nice contemporary romance with a couple of twists. However, there were some things that annoyed me, in particular Kale. Some of his actions felt very selfish and kind of broke my heart as well. I wanted him to man up and to follow his feelings. Hurting the people you love is not the right way to do this. I loved Hope, she was a very strong woman who would do anything for her loved ones, and there is no line she wouldn't cross. I also loved all the secondary characters, especially the children. There were a couple of heartbreaking moments were I had to stay strong and not shed tears. I think the balance between romance, suspense, and heartbreak was just right. It was not my favorite of AL Jackson's books, but I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
3.75 stars
Follow Me Back is the second book in the Fight for Me series. Amy has picked such a great title for the series because in each book the characters are fighting demons inside and out. In this book we have Kale, who still lives in the past and doesn't want to love again. Hope, hasn't had an easy life as well, is still struggling and has put her life on hold. The moment these two meet the sparks fly and they feel a very strong attraction to each other. However, Hope doesn't have room for a man in her life and shuts Kale's advances down. I was happy about that because one of my pet peeves is when characters end up sleeping together right after they meet (there only has been a couple of times I've let this action slide). Both of them think it's for the best because they don't have time for complications. However, the pull between them is strong and they eventually can't resist one another.
"How is it possible you're standing there? You are magnificent, Kale Bryant. Better than any dream. Better than any fantasy. Inside and out."
Overall, I think Follow Me Back was a nice contemporary romance with a couple of twists. However, there were some things that annoyed me, in particular Kale. Some of his actions felt very selfish and kind of broke my heart as well. I wanted him to man up and to follow his feelings. Hurting the people you love is not the right way to do this. I loved Hope, she was a very strong woman who would do anything for her loved ones, and there is no line she wouldn't cross. I also loved all the secondary characters, especially the children. There were a couple of heartbreaking moments were I had to stay strong and not shed tears. I think the balance between romance, suspense, and heartbreak was just right. It was not my favorite of AL Jackson's books, but I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
strandedinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
**2.5 to 3 STARS!
I have to say that this story intrigued me so much. It had this mystery to it that kept me holding on because I so badly wanted to know what it was Kale felt, what he was so afraid of, and also what Hope was hiding. The wanting-to-know kept me going and it didn't hurt that I was able to get my quick romance fix at the same time.
Also, my favorite of this story had to be little Evan. Oh! My heart squeezes for him! He's such a bright, and wise little boy whose disability made his biological dad shun him, and yet, Evan lights up an entire room. I loved seeing Evan interact with the characters in this book, individually and collectively. He kept this story going for me, as he is essentially the center of it, and brings such love to the story as well. And the things he says just gut me, because I swear, this kid is golden!
However, I found myself not being able to connect with our two main characters. I couldn't bring myself to believe in this connection they had as it just seemed very unrealistic to me. I felt that many of the conversations they had were repetitive and I just wanted more from them.
Their love was so quick, and the conflict near the end was quickly thrown in and then just as abrupt, that I had a hard time continuing on. Again, leaving its resolution borderline believable.
Overall, I stayed for the story and was fairly entertained, but characters make the story and I'm so sad I couldn't connect with them.
I have to say that this story intrigued me so much. It had this mystery to it that kept me holding on because I so badly wanted to know what it was Kale felt, what he was so afraid of, and also what Hope was hiding. The wanting-to-know kept me going and it didn't hurt that I was able to get my quick romance fix at the same time.
Also, my favorite of this story had to be little Evan. Oh! My heart squeezes for him! He's such a bright, and wise little boy whose disability made his biological dad shun him, and yet, Evan lights up an entire room. I loved seeing Evan interact with the characters in this book, individually and collectively. He kept this story going for me, as he is essentially the center of it, and brings such love to the story as well. And the things he says just gut me, because I swear, this kid is golden!
However, I found myself not being able to connect with our two main characters. I couldn't bring myself to believe in this connection they had as it just seemed very unrealistic to me. I felt that many of the conversations they had were repetitive and I just wanted more from them.
Their love was so quick, and the conflict near the end was quickly thrown in and then just as abrupt, that I had a hard time continuing on. Again, leaving its resolution borderline believable.
Overall, I stayed for the story and was fairly entertained, but characters make the story and I'm so sad I couldn't connect with them.
1_romance_reader's review against another edition
5.0
Another winner
I loved it. The storyline was so beautiful. The characters were so easy to connect and fall in love with. Couldn't put it down. Another awesome book by this author.
I loved it. The storyline was so beautiful. The characters were so easy to connect and fall in love with. Couldn't put it down. Another awesome book by this author.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
Hope and Kale are both in rough spots because their past is dragging them down. They don’t want to be together but they can’t deny the attraction. This was a story that had me guessing right up to the very end. Kale was too stubborn at times and I wanted to shake him and tell him to man up. Hope. I loved Hope and how selfless she was throughout this story. I also liked catching up with the other characters and I can’t wait for Ollie’s story!
Jackson has such a way with words and everytime i read a book by this author it’s a new experience. I do have to be honest and say I did find that some parts dragged but overall the pacing was good. The last few chapters had my heart in my throat and when all the secrets and revelations were unfolded I was left stunned. Reading this book gave me all the old school vibes when I read “When We Collide” by this author. Well done, Jackson.
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Jackson has such a way with words and everytime i read a book by this author it’s a new experience. I do have to be honest and say I did find that some parts dragged but overall the pacing was good. The last few chapters had my heart in my throat and when all the secrets and revelations were unfolded I was left stunned. Reading this book gave me all the old school vibes when I read “When We Collide” by this author. Well done, Jackson.
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mooncricketjp's review
4.0
All the feels!
I loved this book. So full of all the things and Evan rounds it all out with his whole heart.
I loved this book. So full of all the things and Evan rounds it all out with his whole heart.
thesmutdaddy's review against another edition
5.0
Dr. Kale Bryant devotes his entire life to his work . After working in the ER for years, he is finally opening up his own practice to devote his time to sick children . That’s how he meets his new patient, Evan, + his drop dead gorgeous mother, Hope . The same Hope he had the privilege of getting to know at Ollie’s bar the pervious weekend . Caught between his desire for Hope, protecting Evan at all costs, and the trauma of his past still front + center, Kale needs to decide if they are worth all his fears .
Harley Hope Masterson is truly beautiful inside + out . After her son was born completely deaf and with a genetic heart condition, Hope had to take on the role as both parents because her husband couldn’t handle it . Staying in that terrible marriage for far too long, Hope now finds herself in a messy divorce while trying to run her coffee shop + be the best mother/caretaker for Evan . That’s why she never saw Kale coming, he stormed into her life right when she needed him most but she isn’t sure if she’ll get to keep him .
I AM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH KALE + HOPE ! The love story between the two of them is tragically beautiful . While both trying to run from their past, they never saw that they were running towards each other all along . Their instant chemistry together + complete understanding that Evan’s needs will always be put first completely undid me . Not to mention that Dr. Bryant has one filthy + delicious mouth .
I don’t know how A.L. Jackson constantly outdoes herself but she always amazes me with how good her books are . This is the second book in the Fight For Me series but can be read as a stand-alone . I do recommend reading the series in order because you understand the friend group + dynamics more . I am already starting book three because I need to know what is going to happen with Ollie + Nikki !
Harley Hope Masterson is truly beautiful inside + out . After her son was born completely deaf and with a genetic heart condition, Hope had to take on the role as both parents because her husband couldn’t handle it . Staying in that terrible marriage for far too long, Hope now finds herself in a messy divorce while trying to run her coffee shop + be the best mother/caretaker for Evan . That’s why she never saw Kale coming, he stormed into her life right when she needed him most but she isn’t sure if she’ll get to keep him .
I AM ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH KALE + HOPE ! The love story between the two of them is tragically beautiful . While both trying to run from their past, they never saw that they were running towards each other all along . Their instant chemistry together + complete understanding that Evan’s needs will always be put first completely undid me . Not to mention that Dr. Bryant has one filthy + delicious mouth .
I don’t know how A.L. Jackson constantly outdoes herself but she always amazes me with how good her books are . This is the second book in the Fight For Me series but can be read as a stand-alone . I do recommend reading the series in order because you understand the friend group + dynamics more . I am already starting book three because I need to know what is going to happen with Ollie + Nikki !