A review by bribreez
Divine Sense by Rebecca Wrights

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

4.75

*Thank you Rebecca Wrights for providing me an ARC of your book, I greatly appreciate it. 

*Check Trigger warnings before reading.

4.75⭐️/ 3🌶️

Rebecca Wrights has written another wonderful story, and let me just say, within the first few pages, and chapters, I WAS HOOKED! This story followed, Kolbi Vesey and Magnolia St. Clair as the two of them formed a connection as Kolbi’s security firm was hired to provide security for Magnolia and her family as her father ran for a senate seat. Magnolia and Kolbi came from different backgrounds, but regardless of their upbringing’s, they still connected and couldn’t help the growing attraction between them. Kolbi was a hard working man, thoughtful, strong, protective, and honestly such an amazing man! Magnolia was fashionable, classy, but also capable of snapping back when necessary. Kolbi and Magnolia were the perfect couple together, and seeing their romance unfold was a treat to see, but also explore the difficulties they faced along the way. The second book in the interconnected series by Rebecca Wrights was amazing and one I would highly recommend. 

(Sigh) is it too soon to say I fell in love with a fictional man within the first few chapters? Because, if that’s the case then I feel head over heels in love with Kolbi! Kolbi was such a great character, and getting the chance to dig deep into his backstory and learn more about him was great. Kolbi didn’t come from a rich family like Magnolia, but through hard work and determination he was able to create a very successful security firm in Charleston which provided to be the perfect opportunity to bring Magnolia and him together. Kolbi was a great MMC, his protective nature over Magnolia was great, he was so thoughtful like the gift he gave her, and overall supported her throughout different situations which I liked to see especially since Magnolia had only ever had two people who truly cared for her. Kolbi is the kind of character that will leave you wanting more of him, and absolutely falling head over heels for. Plus, Kolbi was a man of action and he made sure to Magnolia just how much she meant to him A LOT! 

Magnolia came from a wealthy family, one would say she came from “old money”, but even with all the money she could have, there was one thing or namely one person she wanted most of all, Kolbi. When Magnolia first met Kolbi, it wasn’t exactly the meet cute you would have imagined, but it set up the way for when Magnolia would once again come face to face with Kolbi when he was hired to provide security for her father’s upcoming campaign. Having always been surrounded by wealthy people, and individuals who were so focused on their images, Kolbi was a breath of fresh air to Magnolia. I could see right away that Magnolia fell first for Kolbi and as much as he tried to keep a “professional” relationship, Magnolia was determined to have him for herself! 

Throughout the story, Kolbi and Magnolia’s relationship was one that continued to grow, but also faced some challenges before they got to their happy ending. Not only did Magnolia and Kolbi come from different upbringings, but with the way Magnolia’s parents were determined to control every aspect of her life including the man they thought she should be with, it became clear that Magnolia’s relationship wouldn’t be accepted by her parents. Magnolia had always been the dutiful daughter, doing everything possible to earn her parents approval, but at a certain point Magnolia finally realized that she needed to live her life according to HER OWN CHOICES. When the time finally came that Magnolia stood her ground, I could tell it was a bit of a big moment, and although it ended up in a blow out with her parents, at least she finally had everyone know how much she loved Kolbi. 

Rebecca Wrights did a fantastic job bringing to life Magnolia and Kolbi’s romance. Through the obstacles of them trying to be together, facing judgment, and harsh treatment, Magnolia and Kolbi overcame it all in order to be together. This was a romance that had its fair share of hardships, but through it all both Kolbi and Magnolia grew stronger, and in Magnolia’s case, changed her mindset on who she really wanted to be. Now, even though this story tackled some heavy topics (which Rebecca did a good job in respectful writing) there was also more of that found family that I absolutely adored like in the first book, “Mending Me”. Getting to see Hank, Bailey, Malcom, and Conrad was great and I got to see a bit more of their different personalities and the overall friendship within the friend group. Everyone welcomed Magnolia witnessed open arms and just like that there was a new person in the found family! There was also the swoon worthy romance between Kolbi and Magnolia that I also LOVED! Magnolia may have been the first to make moves on Kolbi, but he fell even harder for her! Once Kolbi and Magnolia got together, Kolbi was a man in love and wholeheartedly devoted to Magnolia which again, I FREAKING LOVED! There were so many great aspects to this story that once you read it, you’ll also love the characters, and appreciate the subtle hints and details spread throughout it. I’m eagerly waiting for the next book, and I have an idea on who might be next in the interconnected series!