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Emily Goodwin returns to her Dawson Family series in which se pairs up newly bachelor Dean Dawson and Rory who are determined to keep their one night of fun just that: a onetime, no strings great time.
In an attempt to rebuild her life after getting fired, losing her apartment, and getting dumped by her boyfriend, Rory leaves her family and small town and takes a nursing job where she meets the irresistible yet damaged Dean Dawson. Will one night of passion and lighthearted fun be enough for them when their connection feels so much deeper?
Goodwin produces a scorching hot romance between Dean and Rory. The novel particularly finds its legs in the second half where the two fall for each other. However, if you’ve never read a Dawson’s Family novel like moi, the pure amount of family members and their loved ones can be a bit dizzying especially when they make up a significant layer of the story. I gave up trying to figure out who’s who and went along for the ride in which Goodwin provides crackling love scenes, some angsty drama and charming family fun.
Rock Bottom is book #6 of the Dawson Family series by author Emily Goodwin. It’s told from both points of view with happy ending.
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* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via Social Butterfly PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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In an attempt to rebuild her life after getting fired, losing her apartment, and getting dumped by her boyfriend, Rory leaves her family and small town and takes a nursing job where she meets the irresistible yet damaged Dean Dawson. Will one night of passion and lighthearted fun be enough for them when their connection feels so much deeper?
Goodwin produces a scorching hot romance between Dean and Rory. The novel particularly finds its legs in the second half where the two fall for each other. However, if you’ve never read a Dawson’s Family novel like moi, the pure amount of family members and their loved ones can be a bit dizzying especially when they make up a significant layer of the story. I gave up trying to figure out who’s who and went along for the ride in which Goodwin provides crackling love scenes, some angsty drama and charming family fun.
Rock Bottom is book #6 of the Dawson Family series by author Emily Goodwin. It’s told from both points of view with happy ending.
Amazon -> https://amzn.to/37xp73O
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via Social Butterfly PR. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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OHH I was excited to get my hot little hands on this one! I have loved the Dawson Family since book one and Rock Bottom is a perfect addition to the series! I loved Rory. I thought she was a stunning and fierce leading lady and she kept Dean on his toes. I love how their relationship came from left field and was so unexpected. Even when you hit the bottom, you can crawl back out and prove to yourself you are worth it. I giggled and I swooned. I absolutely love the flow of Goodwin’s writing and this one did not disappoint!
*4.5 stars*
I know this wasn't the main plot but I still think Kara is the worst -- trying to throw herself at Dean to manipulate him into thinking she was pregnant with his child and ruining his happiness with Rory, that is without a doubt all levels of wrong. I liked the dynamic between Dean and Rory a lot, it felt more familiar.
I know this wasn't the main plot but I still think Kara is the worst -- trying to throw herself at Dean to manipulate him into thinking she was pregnant with his child and ruining his happiness with Rory, that is without a doubt all levels of wrong. I liked the dynamic between Dean and Rory a lot, it felt more familiar.
Rock Bottom is the latest book in the Dawson Family Novel Series. It looks like there are 5 other books in this series. I am sad to say I haven’t read any of the other books in this series but after reading Rock Bottom I will read the rest of this series.
Cheat Codes is Archer Jones & Quinn Dawson’s story
End Game is still Archer & Quinn Dawson’s story
Side Hustle is Scarlet Cooper & Weston Dawson’s story
Cheap Trick is Danielle Cross & Logan Dawson’s story
Fight Dirty is Charlie Wilson & Owen Dawson’s story
Emily Goodwin knows how to write a great story! All the above characters from the other books are in Rock Bottom.
In Rock Bottom, Rory gets layed off, dumped by her boyfriend and has 90 days to move out of her apartment. Dean finds his wife in bed with another man. She yells at him “It’s not what you think”, really? Both Dean & Rory are pretty much at Rock Bottom. Hence the title of the book.
Both Dean and Rory are a little gun shy. Dean doesn’t want to start a relationship and has had a few one night stands and Rory isn’t that kind of girl. She is also not wanting to waste her time. She is looking for a relationship. Will it happen meaning will she get her relationship? Of course she will, this is a romance book after-all and it does have a HEA. It’s exciting to see them pick up pieces of their life and put them back together by being together.
I felt like this book was easily read as a standalone but could it possibly have been made better by knowing who all the characters are. It’s great getting to meet all the family members from both Dean and Rory’s large families.
I loved reading Rory and Dean’s story. I give Rock Bottom 4.5 stars and look forward to read the rest of the books.
Cheat Codes is Archer Jones & Quinn Dawson’s story
End Game is still Archer & Quinn Dawson’s story
Side Hustle is Scarlet Cooper & Weston Dawson’s story
Cheap Trick is Danielle Cross & Logan Dawson’s story
Fight Dirty is Charlie Wilson & Owen Dawson’s story
Emily Goodwin knows how to write a great story! All the above characters from the other books are in Rock Bottom.
In Rock Bottom, Rory gets layed off, dumped by her boyfriend and has 90 days to move out of her apartment. Dean finds his wife in bed with another man. She yells at him “It’s not what you think”, really? Both Dean & Rory are pretty much at Rock Bottom. Hence the title of the book.
Both Dean and Rory are a little gun shy. Dean doesn’t want to start a relationship and has had a few one night stands and Rory isn’t that kind of girl. She is also not wanting to waste her time. She is looking for a relationship. Will it happen meaning will she get her relationship? Of course she will, this is a romance book after-all and it does have a HEA. It’s exciting to see them pick up pieces of their life and put them back together by being together.
I felt like this book was easily read as a standalone but could it possibly have been made better by knowing who all the characters are. It’s great getting to meet all the family members from both Dean and Rory’s large families.
I loved reading Rory and Dean’s story. I give Rock Bottom 4.5 stars and look forward to read the rest of the books.
This book was amazing, from beginning to end. We all had to wait a looong time for the series to end and I must say Dean and Rory make it perfect.
Dean is such a sweetheart and Rory is a badass who is just the right woman for him. There were some things I totally did not see coming, but this book was so so perfect, I loved every single moment of reading it.
I definitely recommend this book and whole series.
5/5 stars.
Dean is such a sweetheart and Rory is a badass who is just the right woman for him. There were some things I totally did not see coming, but this book was so so perfect, I loved every single moment of reading it.
I definitely recommend this book and whole series.
5/5 stars.
Rock Bottom is book #6 in the Dawson Family series but can also be read as a standalone. Having said that, I highly recommend you read the previous books in order to fully understand the history of the Dawsons.
I am so happy that Emily Goodwin decided to write Dean's story because I could not stand Kara. I am all for a good redemption story, but let's be honest here, when everyone in the nicest family ever has a problem with s specific individual, it is for a reason! It was time for Kara to go!
This book is told from two perspectives, Dean's and Rory's. When we were first introduced to Dean in Cheat Codes, he was engaged to Kara and then eventually married her. For those of us who have been following this series I think it was clear to us that Dean and Kara were having problems throughout the series.
Dean is nursing a broken heart and is trying to recover from the dissolution of his marriage to Kara. He has become a different version of himself, trying to have a good time while avoiding getting close to anyone in order to avoid any future heartbreak.
Rory is a nurse who has recently been let go from her job, was dumped by her boyfriend of six months, and to top it all off has to look for a new place to live, as her apartment building has been sold off by her landlord. She learns of a job prospect through her family and after she is hired, she makes the move to Indiana leaving behind all she knows.
After meeting each other at Getaway (the bar owned by Logan and Owen) Dean and Rory instantly hit it off. That encounter leads to a rather steamy night where they connect on more than the physical level and both are left wondering if one night is going to be enough for them. They both know that what they felt transcends the physical but they both have a hard time wrapping their heads around that concept for different reasons. Trouble starts to brew as we are shown that both of these characters want different things when it comes to relationships.
I loved getting to know more about Dean and his feelings and motivations. I thought Emily did a good job of showing what life looks like after a failed marriage/relationship and the way in which we potentially close off our hearts in order to avoid future heartbreak.
Rory was hilarious, quirky, nerdy and completely unafraid to be herself. It was refreshing to see a female character who knew what she wanted and wasn't willing to settle for anything less than what she wanted and felt she deserved. I loved the way she connected with the Dawson family and especially Quinn and Scarlet. She fit right in, and seeing her interactions with the Dawsons made me incredibly happy.
The banter, chemistry and passion between Rory and Dean was spot on. I could feel their connection and how each character dealt with the joy and heartbreak they endured throughout this book. I think this was the perfect way to end Dean's story and welcome Rory into the family.
The Dawson Family series will always be one of my favorites and I hope we get some spin-offs because I am not ready to let them go! Read this book. You won't regret it!
I am so happy that Emily Goodwin decided to write Dean's story because I could not stand Kara. I am all for a good redemption story, but let's be honest here, when everyone in the nicest family ever has a problem with s specific individual, it is for a reason! It was time for Kara to go!
This book is told from two perspectives, Dean's and Rory's. When we were first introduced to Dean in Cheat Codes, he was engaged to Kara and then eventually married her. For those of us who have been following this series I think it was clear to us that Dean and Kara were having problems throughout the series.
Dean is nursing a broken heart and is trying to recover from the dissolution of his marriage to Kara. He has become a different version of himself, trying to have a good time while avoiding getting close to anyone in order to avoid any future heartbreak.
Rory is a nurse who has recently been let go from her job, was dumped by her boyfriend of six months, and to top it all off has to look for a new place to live, as her apartment building has been sold off by her landlord. She learns of a job prospect through her family and after she is hired, she makes the move to Indiana leaving behind all she knows.
After meeting each other at Getaway (the bar owned by Logan and Owen) Dean and Rory instantly hit it off. That encounter leads to a rather steamy night where they connect on more than the physical level and both are left wondering if one night is going to be enough for them. They both know that what they felt transcends the physical but they both have a hard time wrapping their heads around that concept for different reasons. Trouble starts to brew as we are shown that both of these characters want different things when it comes to relationships.
I loved getting to know more about Dean and his feelings and motivations. I thought Emily did a good job of showing what life looks like after a failed marriage/relationship and the way in which we potentially close off our hearts in order to avoid future heartbreak.
Rory was hilarious, quirky, nerdy and completely unafraid to be herself. It was refreshing to see a female character who knew what she wanted and wasn't willing to settle for anything less than what she wanted and felt she deserved. I loved the way she connected with the Dawson family and especially Quinn and Scarlet. She fit right in, and seeing her interactions with the Dawsons made me incredibly happy.
The banter, chemistry and passion between Rory and Dean was spot on. I could feel their connection and how each character dealt with the joy and heartbreak they endured throughout this book. I think this was the perfect way to end Dean's story and welcome Rory into the family.
The Dawson Family series will always be one of my favorites and I hope we get some spin-offs because I am not ready to let them go! Read this book. You won't regret it!
I'm a little torn about this book. I was one of those who really hoped Dean would get his own book. In many ways this story is a fitting ending for him and for the series as a whole. So great to see the collective HEA at the end. He and Rory are a great fit. And the book is well-written, as this author's books always are.
However, I really hate the wounded man-whore trope and it didn't play any better in this book than in most others. Realistically, he lives in a small town, he would have run out of women for one-night stands a long time ago the way his past year has been described. Not to mention, as a respected businessman in town, he probably would have been a little bit more careful with his image given the size of where they live. I just didn't find that to be plausible at all. It's one thing for Owen to live that way, but I don't buy it for Dean.
And then on top of the past year of promiscuity, he picks up a one-night stand at the bar and doesn't use a condom?! Ever with her?! And it's never discussed?! No "oops, we should have used protection" by either one of them. No mention of being tested. And she's a nurse?!!!! As a health care professional who provides sexual health care - seriously?! That is beyond implausible and inappropriate and well into some alternate universe where STIs don't exist and nurses don't know they should use protection to prevent STIs. Whereas the whole man-whore thing is a common trope that I happen not to enjoy, this is a glaring omission that could have been remedied with two sentences at their initial encounter. In my view, it's inexcusable to ignore something that is so obvious and so easily addressed without affecting the plot/story at all.
Ultimately, although there are many things to like about this book, I couldn't give it 5 stars for the reasons described.
However, I really hate the wounded man-whore trope and it didn't play any better in this book than in most others. Realistically, he lives in a small town, he would have run out of women for one-night stands a long time ago the way his past year has been described. Not to mention, as a respected businessman in town, he probably would have been a little bit more careful with his image given the size of where they live. I just didn't find that to be plausible at all. It's one thing for Owen to live that way, but I don't buy it for Dean.
And then on top of the past year of promiscuity, he picks up a one-night stand at the bar and doesn't use a condom?! Ever with her?! And it's never discussed?! No "oops, we should have used protection" by either one of them. No mention of being tested. And she's a nurse?!!!! As a health care professional who provides sexual health care - seriously?! That is beyond implausible and inappropriate and well into some alternate universe where STIs don't exist and nurses don't know they should use protection to prevent STIs. Whereas the whole man-whore thing is a common trope that I happen not to enjoy, this is a glaring omission that could have been remedied with two sentences at their initial encounter. In my view, it's inexcusable to ignore something that is so obvious and so easily addressed without affecting the plot/story at all.
Ultimately, although there are many things to like about this book, I couldn't give it 5 stars for the reasons described.
This was the story and HEA that Dean needed. Through out the Dawson series I often felt he deserved more than Kara. I felt they were just going through the motions. She never really connected with his family. And he needed that. He needed someone who understood how much his family meant to him. Someone that would love them and him just as much as they love each other. He finds that in Rory. Their journey is funny, sexy, sweet, and a little heart tugging. I loved everything about it from beginning to end. I am so happy Emily gave us Dean. This was simply perfect.
Yessssss Dean FINALLY gets his HEA and I loved every minute of it. Rory and Dean met in such weird but meant to be circumstances. They hit it off and then things got weird. *Don’t want to give away what happens*. Rory had lots of things in common with Quinn and they hit it off. As a matter of fact as time passed she became good friends with Scarlet and Quinn since she was new to town. Dean was hesitant at first but then realized she’s the woman he wants. Rory also was a bit hesitant but knew what she wanted but didn’t want to get her heart broken. These two in their own ways had their issues to get thru but together they were funny and oh se refreshing to read. And if you think the Dawson siblings are a riot?! Rory brothers weren’t too far behind and it was hilarious!!!! There was a pause that I was furious at Dean’s past but they overcame it. I loved seeing updates of the siblings and his things ere going. Archer and Dean’s bromance was still going strong, lol.
⭐️ 5 "Second Chance At Love" Stars ⭐️
The Dawson Family is one of my absolute favorite fictional family and this series could not have concluded without Dean getting his happily ever after. From the previous novels, it was clear that Kara wasn’t the woman for him and I’m so happy with the new love interest he finds in Rock Bottom. Emily Goodwin pleased me to the highest level with this delightful, sexy and amusing book!
Rory is the perfect girl for Dean! She reminded me a lot of Quinn (Dean’s sister) with her geekiness and love for cats, but at the same time she’s different. She’s always played it safe and after a bad breakup and losing her job, she accepts a position as a nurse in Eastwood. I really liked the situation that leads to this couple meeting for the first time. Right from the start, their chemistry is so intense and their flirty banter is just everything. Dean is truly charming and irresistible! He’s always been a little mysterious and I loved discovering more of him. After his divorce he’s on a wrong path, but meeting Rory is a life changer. Their sexy moments are so hot and filled with palpable feelings! For these two persons with bad experience with love, their romance is truly beautiful and slowly bloom into a powerful love, despite the fear of getting hurt again.
The bromance between Dean and Archer is once again hilarious. The fact Rory is so easily welcomed into the Dawson family was so sweet. Every single member of this clan is accepting. I adored seeing their dynamic for this last time. It was fantastic and bittersweet at the same time to say goodbye to all these memorable characters. Emily Goodwin concluded this series of standalones in a gorgeous way! I’m completely satisfied with that ending, but I’m gonna miss this world!