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My Unexpected Serenity by Harlow James
4.0
I finally got to read Wes & Shayla! Since I read My Unexpected Vow I needed to know the story of these two and it was nothing that I expected: this book is much more raw and with a more intense plot, but it also has funny, sensual and a beautiful story of second chances.
Wes was a character that I fell in love with the first time I read him and I really enjoyed him as the main character. Wes is a kind, loving man and willing to correct the mistakes of his past, he has a beautiful and funny friendship with Hayes, I loved all their conversations and how much they love each other, he also has a very close relationship with Waverly, her younger sister, but the relationship with her father is quite strained. Throughout the book we learn more about Wes's addiction to alcohol, how it started and the consequences it had on his life and that of those around him, one of my favorite things about his character was that Harlow James portrayed his constant struggle with alcoholism and guilt, especially when things got really tough for him, but he never relapsed, which made me very happy. Another super important person in Wes's story of recovery and redemption is Nolan, a boy I loved and was amazed with his maturity and big heart.
The girl in this story is Shayla, someone who managed to win my heart with her strong and funny personality, and of course, with her big heart. Shayla is a girl who had a difficult childhood that led her to close herself to everyone, except her best friend Chloe, to be an independent woman and not believe in love, until Wes comes into his life. I have to say that the first time I read it in My Unexpected Vow it was not a character that made me want to meet, but once I started reading it my opinion changed completely, also, for me It was very easy to empathize with her, her feelings and decisions she makes to protect her heart.
Wes & Shayla's relationship starts out a bit strained due to Shay's insecurities, but once that she’s allowed to live the experience with Wes, they both show different sides of their personality, he’s super cute, adorable and with a flirtatious side that melted my heart, she’s the most sarcastic and feisty girl ever! I love her for that. Together they learn to trust each other and reveal their scars from the past, but Wes is a bit more reluctant to confess to Shayla his secrets, which does nothing to calm the insecurities she has, and on more than one occasion they have some misunderstandings that make Shayla lose her mind, completely understandable, but in the end they never cease to be the refuge of the other.
Needless to say that I loved reading the fights between Hayes & Wave and loved each of their appearances. My opinion regarding Chloe has changed a lot too, it's hilarious and I can't wait to read her story with Silas .
Wes was a character that I fell in love with the first time I read him and I really enjoyed him as the main character. Wes is a kind, loving man and willing to correct the mistakes of his past, he has a beautiful and funny friendship with Hayes, I loved all their conversations and how much they love each other, he also has a very close relationship with Waverly, her younger sister, but the relationship with her father is quite strained. Throughout the book we learn more about Wes's addiction to alcohol, how it started and the consequences it had on his life and that of those around him, one of my favorite things about his character was that Harlow James portrayed his constant struggle with alcoholism and guilt, especially when things got really tough for him, but he never relapsed, which made me very happy. Another super important person in Wes's story of recovery and redemption is Nolan, a boy I loved and was amazed with his maturity and big heart.
The girl in this story is Shayla, someone who managed to win my heart with her strong and funny personality, and of course, with her big heart. Shayla is a girl who had a difficult childhood that led her to close herself to everyone, except her best friend Chloe, to be an independent woman and not believe in love, until Wes comes into his life. I have to say that the first time I read it in My Unexpected Vow it was not a character that made me want to meet, but once I started reading it my opinion changed completely, also, for me It was very easy to empathize with her, her feelings and decisions she makes to protect her heart.
Wes & Shayla's relationship starts out a bit strained due to Shay's insecurities, but once that she’s allowed to live the experience with Wes, they both show different sides of their personality, he’s super cute, adorable and with a flirtatious side that melted my heart, she’s the most sarcastic and feisty girl ever! I love her for that. Together they learn to trust each other and reveal their scars from the past, but Wes is a bit more reluctant to confess to Shayla his secrets, which does nothing to calm the insecurities she has, and on more than one occasion they have some misunderstandings that make Shayla lose her mind, completely understandable, but in the end they never cease to be the refuge of the other.
Needless to say that I loved reading the fights between Hayes & Wave and loved each of their appearances. My opinion regarding Chloe has changed a lot too, it's hilarious and I can't wait to read her story with Silas .