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lags2much's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Rape, Child abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
There should be a content warning for religion.trudyd's review against another edition
5.0
Jordie, Jordie, Jordie. How much do I love you? So much, that I read Overtime twice before writing the review. Toni Aleo's writing is amazing. She had me in tears frequently--the pain, the love, the dedication. Overtime is a story of survival, Jordie's upbringing was tragic. His childhood broke my heart. Jordie's childhood destroyed his heart, his self worth. Jordie only knew one way to cope-a bottle of Jack (or any other alcohol available). He doesn't think he deserves love. He doesn't think he deserves Kacey. But that will change when he is forced into rehab by Elli, Assassins owner. Overtime is the story of Jordie's journey to sobriety. I have a new respect for recovering alcoholics. Their journey is a difficult one that takes a strong support network. Overtime isn't just Jordie's story. Overtime is Kacey's story of compassion, undying love and forgiveness. Jordie and Kacey's story isn't without challenges. I think I hate Jordie's mom than he does. That woman makes me want to scream. Thankfully, Kacey reacts the same way. It isn't easy to forgive. It isn't easy to put the past behind you. The struggles kept me turning pages. The unexpected kept me reading. The love and romance kept me cheering them on. The end had me doing the happy dance.
8/2/2019 If you don't have time to sit down and read the book check out the audiobook. It is a great story and the narrating is very good, full of emotion.
8/2/2019 If you don't have time to sit down and read the book check out the audiobook. It is a great story and the narrating is very good, full of emotion.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Lord have mercy! Toni Aleo managed to emotionally wreck me with this one. Jordie was all sorts of messed up, but it was impossible not to love the man. Full review to come.
aelrae's review
5.0
It is possible to battle your demons and win!!
Let me say first that I have always been a fan of Toni Aleo's books. Anyone who knows me can attest to that fact. But this book touched me in more ways than I can possibly begin to describe. As someone whose life was once frighteningly similar to Jordie's, this book killed me in the best possible way.
After running from his demons most of his life, Jordie finally hit rock bottom. Faced with losing everything, he finally had to get help. This story will break your heart & show you that anything is possible if you fight for it hard enough. Addiction in any form is a relentless and insidious disease, and yet it IS possible to overcome.
As much as I love every book Mrs Aleo has ever written, this one will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart. I wish I could give this book a million stars & I hope you decide to take this journey with Jordie & Kacey.
Let me say first that I have always been a fan of Toni Aleo's books. Anyone who knows me can attest to that fact. But this book touched me in more ways than I can possibly begin to describe. As someone whose life was once frighteningly similar to Jordie's, this book killed me in the best possible way.
After running from his demons most of his life, Jordie finally hit rock bottom. Faced with losing everything, he finally had to get help. This story will break your heart & show you that anything is possible if you fight for it hard enough. Addiction in any form is a relentless and insidious disease, and yet it IS possible to overcome.
As much as I love every book Mrs Aleo has ever written, this one will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart. I wish I could give this book a million stars & I hope you decide to take this journey with Jordie & Kacey.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
I love Jordie. Not because he's hot, because he is. Not because he's burly, because he is. Not even because he's mouthy. Nope. Because he's effing hilarious. This is a very hard review to write. So many things happen and I don't want to spoil it! We know the history of Jordie and Kacey. They were involved and it was totally casual until Kacey fell in love and Jordie kicked her to the curb in a horrible way. So much has happened to him and he's a flailing mess. He either needs to get himself cleaned up and back on track or he's going to lose the only thing that's left in his life since he let Kacey go, hockey. Kacey won the Olympic gold medal and now she's come to Nashville to work for the Assasins. She's still in love with Jordie, but she also still hates him for breaking her heart. When Jordie comes back to town and is also going to be staying with her brother, Karson and his wife Lacey (Kacey's best friend), he's determined to show her that he's a new man and get her back. And, Kacey is determined to ignore Jordie until he goes away. The obstacles that they two are facing alone and together and monstrous. I was sad one minute and laughing the next. The ups and downs gave me whip lash in the best way! I loved this story. I loved seeing bearded, dirty-mouthed Jodie get his book. He and Kacey are perfect for each other. They love hockey, they love to fight and they love to make up. Lacey was an amazing secondary character in this book. She was sassy and hilarious. The bromance between Karson and Jordie lives on!
"Pursue her. Woo her!" Lacey said.
"But, please explain to me, what In the ever-loving fuck do you mean by 'woo her'?"
"Seriously, Jordie?"
"No, really, I have no clue what that is."
"We are Nashvillians now. We have to be classy Southern bitches."
Kacey glared as she swigged her tea. "Classy girls don't say classy bitches."
"This one does."
"He told Kacey she cusses a lot."
"Fucking right, she does! People that cuss are honest good people. We love Jesus, so I don't know what the problem is." Karl said.
"I can't be your friend, Kacey. I just can't."
"What? Why?"
"Because I feel too much for you, and it hurts to not have you be mine."
"Pursue her. Woo her!" Lacey said.
"But, please explain to me, what In the ever-loving fuck do you mean by 'woo her'?"
"Seriously, Jordie?"
"No, really, I have no clue what that is."
"We are Nashvillians now. We have to be classy Southern bitches."
Kacey glared as she swigged her tea. "Classy girls don't say classy bitches."
"This one does."
"He told Kacey she cusses a lot."
"Fucking right, she does! People that cuss are honest good people. We love Jesus, so I don't know what the problem is." Karl said.
"I can't be your friend, Kacey. I just can't."
"What? Why?"
"Because I feel too much for you, and it hurts to not have you be mine."
whatcha_listening_to's review against another edition
4.0
I have loved almost all of this series. One or Two books were not my favorite but def worth reading! But this book had drama like with a capital D. I liked Jordie just fine but Kacey and I were on the outs for most of the book.
It's not that I don't like her, I just didn't like the way she acted a bit whinny in my opinions but still loved this book poor Jordie went through HELL! And he came out on top even with all his struggles he over came it and still got the girl I mean total hunky hero in my books. <3
It's not that I don't like her, I just didn't like the way she acted a bit whinny in my opinions but still loved this book poor Jordie went through HELL! And he came out on top even with all his struggles he over came it and still got the girl I mean total hunky hero in my books. <3
yummypamcakes16's review
4.0
Toni Aleo can do no wrong in my book. This story of Jordie and Kacey got me right in the feels. While my heart broke for these two, it also broke for Lacey. Can't wait for the next installment!