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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Pipe Dreams was second chance romance gold! Yes, it's also a sports and single parent romance, but above all, it was about opening your heart for another chance at love. This is book 3 in the interconnected Brooklyn Bruisers series, but can be read as a stand alone. For maximum enjoyment though, I highly recommend reading the previous books since there are characters who appear in all 3 books and that is where we initially meet our hero and heroine.
I'll be honest, this book hurt my heart more than once. Seeing the start and promise of forever with Mike and Lauren, only to watch it all go down in flames was heartbreaking. I understand that Mike was faced with a horrible situation and made the best decision he could regarding his family, but his dismissal of Lauren was really hard for me to accept. I guess it really is true that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Don't get me wrong, I did love Beacon and found him charming, funny, and an overall good guy. I think it was because my heart hurt so very much for Lauren, that I felt so personally wronged. I know that they both never stopped loving the other, but I was still surprised that she gave in so easily to his advances. 2 years is a long time to be sad and bitter though, so I can understand her decisions, even if I don't agree with the timing. Maybe that just means I'm a vengeful shrew for wanting him to sweat it out a little more ;)
Though the writing was stellar, I just find it hard to believe that 2 people who claim to love each other so much wouldn't somehow find a way or at least not go completely radio silent for 2 years. Mike's apology was weak at best and though he eventually recognized how callous his actions were and attempted to make things right, in some ways, it was too little too late for me. True, I have no idea what I would do if faced with a decision and future like he was, but really? He thought there would be no fall out or hard feelings from breaking up over the phone with someone you love and had discussed marriage, kids, and moving in together with?
I know this all sounds like I didn't like this book, but I really did! The ending healed my heart and left me with a smile on my face. I am hopeful that there will be more books in this series, especially one about Becca and Nate. I was very happy for the tid bits the author gave us though on their journey and will keep my fingers crossed that this isn't the end.
I'll be honest, this book hurt my heart more than once. Seeing the start and promise of forever with Mike and Lauren, only to watch it all go down in flames was heartbreaking. I understand that Mike was faced with a horrible situation and made the best decision he could regarding his family, but his dismissal of Lauren was really hard for me to accept. I guess it really is true that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Don't get me wrong, I did love Beacon and found him charming, funny, and an overall good guy. I think it was because my heart hurt so very much for Lauren, that I felt so personally wronged. I know that they both never stopped loving the other, but I was still surprised that she gave in so easily to his advances. 2 years is a long time to be sad and bitter though, so I can understand her decisions, even if I don't agree with the timing. Maybe that just means I'm a vengeful shrew for wanting him to sweat it out a little more ;)
Though the writing was stellar, I just find it hard to believe that 2 people who claim to love each other so much wouldn't somehow find a way or at least not go completely radio silent for 2 years. Mike's apology was weak at best and though he eventually recognized how callous his actions were and attempted to make things right, in some ways, it was too little too late for me. True, I have no idea what I would do if faced with a decision and future like he was, but really? He thought there would be no fall out or hard feelings from breaking up over the phone with someone you love and had discussed marriage, kids, and moving in together with?
I know this all sounds like I didn't like this book, but I really did! The ending healed my heart and left me with a smile on my face. I am hopeful that there will be more books in this series, especially one about Becca and Nate. I was very happy for the tid bits the author gave us though on their journey and will keep my fingers crossed that this isn't the end.
4.5 Stars!So seriously, why am I only just now discovering these books?! I can't believe it's taken me so long to find them! I'm in love with them! Clearly I need to read more hockey romances. Maybe go to a few more games too...
Anyway, I will admit that it was interesting getting to see Lauren's story. In the other books, while she was definitely a little...well, meanish, it also definitely felt like there was a lot more to things than met the eye. I did like the way she started trying again. Yes, at first things were hard because of the past, but as she started just doing the job, and spending time with people, it got better. I did feel bad for all her revelations when people were surprised at her (Georgia and Ari coming to the hotel room, some of the interactions when she was in the box, etc), but at least she started working to be better. Didn't hurt that she was able to be a fan girl again. I liked how she handled Elsa too. Even if things hadn't happened at the hotel room, it seemed like she was just going to keep trying, no matter what. I did wish there'd been a little more done regarding the rumors that had been spread about her from when she and Mike were a couple before.
Mike was awesome. I liked the fact that he was doing everything he could for Elsa, to the best of his ability. He was still trying to figure parenthood out, especially single parenthood of a thirteen year old, but he was doing his best. The couple of times he got on Elsa, especially when he'd told her about Shelley being ashamed of her, while the actual words might not have been the best, I felt that that conversation had needed to be had for a while. Going back to wishing there'd been more done, it seemed like Mike knew but he never actually said anything. Granted, that could have been because he didn't care since he knew the truth but that just feels like something you'd want to crush pretty fast IMO.
I love Mike and Lauren, but I'm honestly just so happy that we finally get to see Becca and Nate together, even if it was just a glimpse.
4 starts
This book was pleasantly surprising; I really thought it would be the typical drunk hookup which leads into an unplanned pregnancy and was relieved it was not. I was also a little apprehensive about the story because I don't like two people getting back together after one of them hurt the other so badly.
I loved how confident Lauren was about raising a baby on her own and how she didn't give a fuck about her parents or anyone else disapproving, and how she was overall a boss ass bitch.
I also loved how they slowly built back their relationship and how the author didn't include any unnecessary drama.
An added bonus was seeing Becca and Nate get together through Mike and Lauren's eyes (I've already read Brooklynaire and always wondered how other people saw their relationship).
This book was pleasantly surprising; I really thought it would be the typical drunk hookup which leads into an unplanned pregnancy and was relieved it was not. I was also a little apprehensive about the story because I don't like two people getting back together after one of them hurt the other so badly.
I loved how confident Lauren was about raising a baby on her own and how she didn't give a fuck about her parents or anyone else disapproving, and how she was overall a boss ass bitch.
I also loved how they slowly built back their relationship and how the author didn't include any unnecessary drama.
An added bonus was seeing Becca and Nate get together through Mike and Lauren's eyes (I've already read Brooklynaire and always wondered how other people saw their relationship).
I wish this series would never end because it’s so ridiculously enjoyable. I really enjoyed Mike and Lauren and their story. I loved with interaction with his daughter Elsa and Hans the manny (also Elsa and Hans...really?)
While I liked the story, it felt like Lauren gave into Mike too easily and the big plot twist was silly, yet so predictable from the beginning.
While I liked the story, it felt like Lauren gave into Mike too easily and the big plot twist was silly, yet so predictable from the beginning.
A good second chance romance within the team involving previously crusty Lauren. The writing and story was equitable in quality with the others in the series. BUT I need Becca and bossman next please.