jksh5678 's review for:

Make You Mine by Tia Louise

4.0

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What a roller coaster ride of emotions this newest book by Tia Louise took me on. Grayson and Drew’s journey to their happily ever after was bumpy. They knew each other as kids, Drew was Grayson’s best friend’s little sister, their story was the forbidden kind. Grayson is constantly reminded how he is not good enough and is even threatened to keep his hands off of her, but with their chemistry, it was inevitable. When Drew turned 16 and Gray 20, they finally gave into their feelings, but had to hide it from everyone. I was so angry with how Gray was treated in town, this eventually made Gray realize he really was not good enough. So when he and Danny, Drew’s brother, have orders to serve 4 years overseas, even though Gray promises to return to Drew, he told her to move on. My heart broke for Gray with what he endured while serving. There were a few scenes with Danny that made me cringe, again with emotions all over the place, I was angry, and then so much sadness. Gray finally returns home, but he has changed, he is suffering from PTSD and is so lost. He still feels like Drew can have better than him, but when she finally gives up and tries to move on, Gray is reminded what Drew really means to him and knew he could not let her go. But again, the feelings of unworthiness rears its ugly head, but this time Drew refuses to give up.

I debated quite a bit on what to rate this book. I really had some issues with the townsfolk, Danny and their father. They made me so angry! But both Drew and Gray had such strength and compassion and the love they had for each other made this a 4-star read for me.