Take a photo of a barcode or cover
emotional
slow-paced
Wow. This journey of Teddy and Xander was so powerful. Their connection and trauma, their growth.
Xander & Teddy
Xander (“Sup”) has always had eyes for Teddy, Cal’s sister. Even when she was married. But when her husband dies in an accident and she moves in next door, their story can finally begin.
Xander (“Sup”) has always had eyes for Teddy, Cal’s sister. Even when she was married. But when her husband dies in an accident and she moves in next door, their story can finally begin.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was the story I was waiting for…Xander’s story.
“The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” And that was true of Xander Macomb! I love the silent, gruff, broody MMC, and this hit the mark. It’s even better when you get half the book from his POV!
“The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” And that was true of Xander Macomb! I love the silent, gruff, broody MMC, and this hit the mark. It’s even better when you get half the book from his POV!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
sad
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
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This had one big issue (namely the timing of Teddy's grief and her falling in love with Xander). I would be of those people that tell you that you can't put a timer on these things but it does feel a little disingenous to have her move on with her life so soon after her husband's death. Is Xander hot? Hell yeah. Is he total hot husband daddy material? Hell yes. But considering how in love Teddy was with her husband, it does put a slight awkwardness on the timing. Once you've moved on from this (if you manage to), it is NOT hard to fall in love with Teddy and Xander. I'm not familiar with Danielle Baker but this made me interested in her work for sure.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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:
Complicated