A review by jennyreads_2022
Southern Storm by Natasha Madison

emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book was not what I expected after the way Southern Comfort ended. There was so much unsaid between Beau and Savannah and I didn’t know how that would play out after Beau’s reaction to Savannah’s biggest secret. 

I was surprised at how quickly Beau came to terms with everything. He learned from Jacob and Kallie’s mistakes and didn’t let more than a few hours pass before showing up at Savannah’s for answers. I loved Beau and Savannah’s relationship. They were both so in love with each other but so afraid to cross the line. They missed out on so much time together as a couple, but made up for it by being so entwined in each other’s lives. 

Savannah and Beau went through a lot in this book. It seemed like every time Savannah thought there was nothing left to be taken from her, something else happened. She was so strong to put up with the hateful words and glares of the town for her son and I loved that Beau stood by her. Beau went through some of his own turmoil in this book. His eyes were opened to the level of hurt Savannah endured as well as the corruption of his father. 

Beau and Savannah’s marriage was not very fake. I loved that it finally brought them to the breaking point and they were able to confess all their feelings they’d kept bottled up. The level of pining they both suffered through was pretty epic. 

I loved Beau and Savannah. This book ended with a lot of healing for the community and it was great to see the villains get what was coming to them.