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sarahlr802's review
***Received ARC from NetGalley for an honest review****
I am familiar with LP Dover's books. I was so excited when she announced that this series was coming. I love her characters.
I am in love with Evan and Summer. The characters both had their own journeys moving forward with their lives. Summer had the tragic death of her husband. 2 years later she is trying to pick up the pieces and move on. Evan is a player on the football team and has adored her from afar. The passion ignites and add some suspense, you get a page turner.
She always seems to have great character interactions that keep you turning pages.
Once I start an LP Dover book it is hard to put down.
This book can be read as a standalone. The previous MMA and second chance series will help with some of the former characters back story
I am familiar with LP Dover's books. I was so excited when she announced that this series was coming. I love her characters.
I am in love with Evan and Summer. The characters both had their own journeys moving forward with their lives. Summer had the tragic death of her husband. 2 years later she is trying to pick up the pieces and move on. Evan is a player on the football team and has adored her from afar. The passion ignites and add some suspense, you get a page turner.
She always seems to have great character interactions that keep you turning pages.
Once I start an LP Dover book it is hard to put down.
This book can be read as a standalone. The previous MMA and second chance series will help with some of the former characters back story
thewitchybibliophile's review
5.0
Once again LP Dover leads you on an epic tail of love, passion and intrigue! I have to say Evan is your perfect baller book boyfriend. Sexy, sweet and totally alpha, he leaves you swooning with his actions and how he pursues Summer. Their banter together is amazing and I totally enjoyed every moment. My heart broke for Summer for everything the poor girl went through. What I love about her is how much of a fighter she is! She breaks free and gives as good as she gets with Evan and will not back down when it comes to protecting her man!!!
I absolutely LOVED the twists of intrigue that Dover included. It honestly keeps you on your toes! The flow of this book is perfect as you get so swept up in it, you lose track of time and before you know it the book is hitting the epilogue! Sooooo looking forward to Derek's story!!!
I absolutely LOVED the twists of intrigue that Dover included. It honestly keeps you on your toes! The flow of this book is perfect as you get so swept up in it, you lose track of time and before you know it the book is hitting the epilogue! Sooooo looking forward to Derek's story!!!
lauraanne9's review
2.0
***ARC Provided by the Publisher and NetGalley***
I wanted to like this one more than I did. The story was good, for the most part, and held my mild curiosity (hence the 2 stars which may be more than it actually deserves). The characters had potential, but unfortunately, there were some issues both with the plot and the actual construction of the novel that kept me from being able to fully engage.
1. The dialog- it was stiff and unnatural and I could not see real people making the statements. The locker room scenes especially...I did not believe 2 men were talking to one another.
2. The writing- choppy and unclear in some places. The POV was from both Evan and Summer, but written almost in the 3rd person, so it was sometimes hard to tell who was speaking. There was also no discernible difference in the 2, so it felt like one book with one narrator, which makes the POV awkward.
3. The plot with Jax and Lindsay- this was not believable to me...maybe that a cheerleader would behave in this manner, as most cheerleaders are part-time. However, I did not believe a player who had made it to the NFL would behave in the manner he did and risk his career. I know it happens with players, but not for the flimsy reason given in this.
4. The entire plot with the therapist Summer was seeing was not only unnecessary, but would have actually made her question her entire recovery and therapy process...which was somehow not addressed. You don't find out something like this about the therapist you were seeing for 2 years without it shaking who you are and the recovery you have made...yet this was not even really addressed.
5. The whole nurse thing...you don't just "pop" back into nursing, no matter who you know, after you have left the profession. The idea that an NFL team would let her work with them (although not actually sure what she ever did other than take some classes) to keep her nursing license current was ridiculous. I may have been more bothered than others by this because I work in a healthcare field, but still.
I think this book gets bogged down under the lack of totally believable plot and choppy writing. I think better writing would have carried the plot in a more convincing manner...and a less shaky plot would have made the writing issues less glaring.
I wanted to like this one more than I did. The story was good, for the most part, and held my mild curiosity (hence the 2 stars which may be more than it actually deserves). The characters had potential, but unfortunately, there were some issues both with the plot and the actual construction of the novel that kept me from being able to fully engage.
1. The dialog- it was stiff and unnatural and I could not see real people making the statements. The locker room scenes especially...I did not believe 2 men were talking to one another.
2. The writing- choppy and unclear in some places. The POV was from both Evan and Summer, but written almost in the 3rd person, so it was sometimes hard to tell who was speaking. There was also no discernible difference in the 2, so it felt like one book with one narrator, which makes the POV awkward.
3. The plot with Jax and Lindsay- this was not believable to me...maybe that a cheerleader would behave in this manner, as most cheerleaders are part-time. However, I did not believe a player who had made it to the NFL would behave in the manner he did and risk his career. I know it happens with players, but not for the flimsy reason given in this.
4. The entire plot with the therapist Summer was seeing was not only unnecessary, but would have actually made her question her entire recovery and therapy process...which was somehow not addressed. You don't find out something like this about the therapist you were seeing for 2 years without it shaking who you are and the recovery you have made...yet this was not even really addressed.
5. The whole nurse thing...you don't just "pop" back into nursing, no matter who you know, after you have left the profession. The idea that an NFL team would let her work with them (although not actually sure what she ever did other than take some classes) to keep her nursing license current was ridiculous. I may have been more bothered than others by this because I work in a healthcare field, but still.
I think this book gets bogged down under the lack of totally believable plot and choppy writing. I think better writing would have carried the plot in a more convincing manner...and a less shaky plot would have made the writing issues less glaring.
amym84's review
3.0
This is the first book I've read by L.P. Dover and despite this being part of a larger series, I had no problems following the storyline and understanding the background of secondary characters who have clearly appeared in previous books.
Not being more familiar with the author's writing I wasn't entirely prepared for the romantic suspense aspect of the book. Although I kind of like the fact that it built up slowly and snuck up on me. L.P. Dover certainly doesn't have problems putting her characters through some tough times, and I like that the romance part and finding love balances out the sadder aspects.
One thing that did bother me was the fact that I'm figuring these characters are in their mid to late twenties. I know for sure that Summer is 28. As for other mentions of age, I didn't see any. What really got on my nerves were some of the actions / antics of the characters. Even Summer complains a few times throughout the book about how it's like they're in high school again (jealousies and rivalries abound) and it's completely true. But just because a character acknowledges this, doesn't negate the fact that some of theses characters who should be acting a bit more grown up.
Not all characters are like this, but I guess it's enough that it stands out and makes me take notice.
Overall, I enjoyed this read. I loved that where Evan and Summer were concerned, they were solid. For the most part there were no misunderstandings or unnecessary miscommunications. I liked that Evan understood where Summer was coming from in regards to her past and didn't get frustrated when she needed a little more time to adjust.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Not being more familiar with the author's writing I wasn't entirely prepared for the romantic suspense aspect of the book. Although I kind of like the fact that it built up slowly and snuck up on me. L.P. Dover certainly doesn't have problems putting her characters through some tough times, and I like that the romance part and finding love balances out the sadder aspects.
One thing that did bother me was the fact that I'm figuring these characters are in their mid to late twenties. I know for sure that Summer is 28. As for other mentions of age, I didn't see any. What really got on my nerves were some of the actions / antics of the characters. Even Summer complains a few times throughout the book about how it's like they're in high school again (jealousies and rivalries abound) and it's completely true. But just because a character acknowledges this, doesn't negate the fact that some of theses characters who should be acting a bit more grown up.
Not all characters are like this, but I guess it's enough that it stands out and makes me take notice.
Overall, I enjoyed this read. I loved that where Evan and Summer were concerned, they were solid. For the most part there were no misunderstandings or unnecessary miscommunications. I liked that Evan understood where Summer was coming from in regards to her past and didn't get frustrated when she needed a little more time to adjust.
*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
fromjesstoyou's review
3.0
"3.5 out of 5 stars, this is a heart-wrenching tale about a woman (Summer) who is just recently getting over the tragic loss of her husband, along with his murder, and trying to start her life over with Evan, a football star that she's known for the past two years. However, there are people who are willing to do anything to keep Summer and Evan apart for good, even if that means brake-ins and killing others to get the results they want. Will the others succeed or will Summer and Evan’s love conquer all?
Okay, while I still agree with my earlier rant/statement, about how Summer’s naiveté when it came to people was pretty ridiculous, I will say that I'm glad I stuck with this novel because it's ending made up for how Summer handles the middle. Because of Summer and Evan getting to know one another over the past two years as friends..."
Read more of my review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/made-grade-second-chances-series-book-6.html
Read my rant/midway breakdown here: https://www.facebook.com/FromJessToYou/posts/831518523624841
Okay, while I still agree with my earlier rant/statement, about how Summer’s naiveté when it came to people was pretty ridiculous, I will say that I'm glad I stuck with this novel because it's ending made up for how Summer handles the middle. Because of Summer and Evan getting to know one another over the past two years as friends..."
Read more of my review and TWO TEASERS here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/made-grade-second-chances-series-book-6.html
Read my rant/midway breakdown here: https://www.facebook.com/FromJessToYou/posts/831518523624841
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