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3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I loved reading about Cal and Rowans story. Rowan just found out her husband was cheating on her with her boss and got in an accident. So, she decides to move back to her home town while she looks for a new job. Because of her accident, she needs a physical therapist, who happens to be Cal Cardoso; her high school crush and ex boyfriend of her ex bully.
There is so much depth to this story and I loved seeing all the different characters. I found the depiction of grief to be very informative and I appreciated the different representation of responses to grief. Their personalities and interactions were interesting and funny when appropriate. Rowan is amazing and I loved seeing her character growth and self-discovery. Seeing Cal grow and learning to be vulnerable was beautiful. The writing style was very enjoyable and easy to read. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who wants a romance with a little more depth than maybe your average light fluffy romance.
There is so much depth to this story and I loved seeing all the different characters. I found the depiction of grief to be very informative and I appreciated the different representation of responses to grief. Their personalities and interactions were interesting and funny when appropriate. Rowan is amazing and I loved seeing her character growth and self-discovery. Seeing Cal grow and learning to be vulnerable was beautiful. The writing style was very enjoyable and easy to read. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who wants a romance with a little more depth than maybe your average light fluffy romance.
A great small-town romance exploring themes of loss, growth, and healing. 'For You I'd Break' is a satisfying read.
We meet Rowan following an unfortunate accident that leaves her back almost as broken as her heart after she finds her ex-husband cheating on her with her boss. Rowan's brother, sister, and mother are determined to get her back on her feet after her disastrous break-up but they are also excited for her to be back in their small town after working in Washington DC with her ex for so long. By chance, Rowan's physical therapist, Cal, is also a familiar face from high school, for her at least. As Cal's ratings are tanked by an angry ex-girlfriend, he's determined to keep Rowan as a client so that he isn't fired, despite their growing, less than professional, feelings for each other.
Both Rowan and Cal have complicated backstories. It is impressive that we can learn so much about both of them in this book, especially considering Cal's backstory intertwining with characters who will be explored further in the future installments in this series.
Rowan's relationships with her friends and family are all very important to her. It's very clear that she values the people around her very much and because she left the small-town environment when she got her job in DC, everyone is excited to welcome her back. We see less about Cal's relationships with his family, however, we do see his best friends Aiden and Theo quite a bit throughout the story. Especially in this small town setting, the main characters' relationships with their friends and family are important to the story. For both Rowan and Cal, it is clear that their relationships are influential for their own decisions which is very realistic.
The last few chapters and the epilogue of this story felt a bit rushed. Often, this is the case with romance, especially small-town romances. Finding a suitable conclusion can be difficult with this trope because of the small-town element and the end of these stories is often the same. Despite this, the inclusion of Rowan and Cal's family and friends throughout the story up to the very end was a unique detail that was very much appreciated as someone who reads a lot of these stories.
I definitely recommend this spicy romance and I can't wait to read the next installment in this series!
I received an advance review copy for free from Reedsy Discovery, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
We meet Rowan following an unfortunate accident that leaves her back almost as broken as her heart after she finds her ex-husband cheating on her with her boss. Rowan's brother, sister, and mother are determined to get her back on her feet after her disastrous break-up but they are also excited for her to be back in their small town after working in Washington DC with her ex for so long. By chance, Rowan's physical therapist, Cal, is also a familiar face from high school, for her at least. As Cal's ratings are tanked by an angry ex-girlfriend, he's determined to keep Rowan as a client so that he isn't fired, despite their growing, less than professional, feelings for each other.
Both Rowan and Cal have complicated backstories. It is impressive that we can learn so much about both of them in this book, especially considering Cal's backstory intertwining with characters who will be explored further in the future installments in this series.
Rowan's relationships with her friends and family are all very important to her. It's very clear that she values the people around her very much and because she left the small-town environment when she got her job in DC, everyone is excited to welcome her back. We see less about Cal's relationships with his family, however, we do see his best friends Aiden and Theo quite a bit throughout the story. Especially in this small town setting, the main characters' relationships with their friends and family are important to the story. For both Rowan and Cal, it is clear that their relationships are influential for their own decisions which is very realistic.
The last few chapters and the epilogue of this story felt a bit rushed. Often, this is the case with romance, especially small-town romances. Finding a suitable conclusion can be difficult with this trope because of the small-town element and the end of these stories is often the same. Despite this, the inclusion of Rowan and Cal's family and friends throughout the story up to the very end was a unique detail that was very much appreciated as someone who reads a lot of these stories.
I definitely recommend this spicy romance and I can't wait to read the next installment in this series!
I received an advance review copy for free from Reedsy Discovery, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I liked the blurb, so I decided to read and review it when the opportunity presented itself for a blog tour. The author is new to me and did not disappoint. Although the stakes are low, the budding relationship between Rowan and Cal sealed the deal and kept me reading.
First, I liked Rowan. She’s been through hell after catching her ex-husband with her boss. And her marriage ending in a crash is literal since Rowan crashed her segway into a tree LOL. Of course, she’s in dire need of physical therapy once she moves back to her small town to gather her bearings.
Read more here: https://wp.me/p12iNR-cHi
First, I liked Rowan. She’s been through hell after catching her ex-husband with her boss. And her marriage ending in a crash is literal since Rowan crashed her segway into a tree LOL. Of course, she’s in dire need of physical therapy once she moves back to her small town to gather her bearings.
Read more here: https://wp.me/p12iNR-cHi
OMG I've loved this book!!
It's so hard to put down,
and I'm not able to stop thinking about it.
It's so hard to put down,
and I'm not able to stop thinking about it.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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