A review by jennyreads_2022
Athica Lane by Brynne Asher

emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This was my favorite book in this series. There was so much going on that there was never a dull moment. There was a crazy ex-wife, a jealous friend, 2 cute kids, and two large and invasive families. There was romance and heartbreak and suspense. It was truly the complete package found in a book. 

Cam Montgomery was a grumpy, alpha, single dad who hid his soft heart. He’d been burned by his ex and was still dealing with the fallout of her behavior. He lived his life for his kids and had his world rocked when the sweet but sassy Paige Carpino entered the picture. The first few times he ran into Paige, Cam did not make the best impression. But as he let his walls down, Paige fell hard for the single dad who lived next door to her sister. 

Both Cam and Paige had people in their lives who caused problems. And they had a lot of hurdles to get over. They both loved Cam’s kids and the relationship between Jordy and Cara and Paige strengthened Cam’s love for Paige. As perfectly as they fit together, this was the first book in this series that included a third act breakup, and it was heartbreaking. Even through their breakup they never stopped loving each other and I really liked the way they took time apart to figure out if they could find a compromise. 

The suspense in the book was woven throughout the plot. I loved the addition of the third perspective and the anticipation of when everything would finally come out.

This was a book I couldn’t put down. I loved all the new characters introduced as well as some characters from the other books getting some more background. Paige and Cam’s journey to a HEA was not easy, but it was worth the wait.