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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Give Me a Reason
Redemption Hills, #1
by A.L. Jackson
Narrated by Connor crais and Desiree Ketchum
Redemption Hills. The place to settle down and raise a family. The place to hide. Eden needs a second job. Bills are piling up, her sister has robbed her family blind and she and her father on the verge of bankruptcy. Eden won't let that happen. Taking a job at the local bar will help. Trent Lawson does not think this is the place for Eden. Too good for the clientele and extremely attracted to her, he does his best to keep her safe from a distance. Until he needs to be closer. Finding out she is Gage's teacher, his whole reason for living just makes things more complicated. But these two are meant to be. No matter what is happening, life is pulling them together. Until it's not! Surprises, twists, turns and an ending you won't see coming make this a fantastic listen. Trent in all of his gruffness is a teddy bear. A single dad with a heart of gold, Eden just needs to get through those defenses. Eden has just as much baggage. And Gage, he just steals the show. Fall in love with this couple, the Lawson brothers and the town of Redemption Hills. You are sure to visit again.
Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum are our storytellers and they both tell one heck of story. Trent has a past, but his future is with his family. Somehow Crais finds each of his facets, melds them together and creates Trent with a gruff, loving, danger filled sound. And then turns it all to mush around Gage! Ketchum is fabulous as she delves into who is Eden. Daughter, teacher, waitress, lover, she finds her center and makes her real. And both have an amazing kid voice! This is an emotionally driven story, and these narrators bring it all to your ears!
Redemption Hills, #1
by A.L. Jackson
Narrated by Connor crais and Desiree Ketchum
Redemption Hills. The place to settle down and raise a family. The place to hide. Eden needs a second job. Bills are piling up, her sister has robbed her family blind and she and her father on the verge of bankruptcy. Eden won't let that happen. Taking a job at the local bar will help. Trent Lawson does not think this is the place for Eden. Too good for the clientele and extremely attracted to her, he does his best to keep her safe from a distance. Until he needs to be closer. Finding out she is Gage's teacher, his whole reason for living just makes things more complicated. But these two are meant to be. No matter what is happening, life is pulling them together. Until it's not! Surprises, twists, turns and an ending you won't see coming make this a fantastic listen. Trent in all of his gruffness is a teddy bear. A single dad with a heart of gold, Eden just needs to get through those defenses. Eden has just as much baggage. And Gage, he just steals the show. Fall in love with this couple, the Lawson brothers and the town of Redemption Hills. You are sure to visit again.
Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum are our storytellers and they both tell one heck of story. Trent has a past, but his future is with his family. Somehow Crais finds each of his facets, melds them together and creates Trent with a gruff, loving, danger filled sound. And then turns it all to mush around Gage! Ketchum is fabulous as she delves into who is Eden. Daughter, teacher, waitress, lover, she finds her center and makes her real. And both have an amazing kid voice! This is an emotionally driven story, and these narrators bring it all to your ears!
I found it to be a quick read, the writing style didn't bother me as much as I had read from some reviews. Loved the cute moments with the son and I would defiantly go back and re-read this book. I just love kids in books they're so cute!
Some pros and cons:
Pros:
- really enjoyed the plot and the characters.
- Liked the single dad, biker trope.
Cons:
- Was cringy at times.
- Slightly dramatic (I personally didn't mind it much).
Overall a good read between the dark romances I've been binge reading. Off to read Jud's story!
Some pros and cons:
Pros:
- really enjoyed the plot and the characters.
- Liked the single dad, biker trope.
Cons:
- Was cringy at times.
- Slightly dramatic (I personally didn't mind it much).
Overall a good read between the dark romances I've been binge reading. Off to read Jud's story!
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Enjoyed the twist at the end but…really struggled through the first 70%. If I could bring myself to DNF this may have been it. Just too much inner dialogue and self hate and it was just a bit cringey.
The writing was just so bad. I tried to push through, but I couldn’t
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
Yes
CW: death of parent, violence, car accident, gun violence
I enjoyed Trent and Eden's chemistry. Gage seemed more mature than other 5-year-olds I've known. He was adorable, though. The overall feel of this story felt like some Kristen Ashley books I've read. I wasn't expecting the twist, but it was good. I love how Trent was all in once he accepted his feelings.
I enjoyed Trent and Eden's chemistry. Gage seemed more mature than other 5-year-olds I've known. He was adorable, though. The overall feel of this story felt like some Kristen Ashley books I've read. I wasn't expecting the twist, but it was good. I love how Trent was all in once he accepted his feelings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Car accident
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
The writing style was not it for me. I also do not enjoy insta love. There was absolutely no angst. I couldn’t do it