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A review by hypnoticx
All Stirred Up by Z.A. Maxfield
4.0
Damn, I thought the first book in the series was amazing but this one was just as perfect! I loved Brendans appearance in the first book so was looking forward to his story and it was amazing. There is so much emotion, passion and pure intimacy in this book which is very different to the first. As Brendans goes through a tragic event at the start which majorly affects him and its no surprise why.
I feel like this story handled his ptsd, panic attacks and general situation incredibly well with every scene. Truly showed how its not just a quick fix and how the simplest of things can have a huge affect, such as sounds and scenery everything has an impact. Also his memories and ways of coping with it, how he reacts to those around him is all done in this tragic and emotional but truthful way.
While there is plenty of romance here, it's definitely a story of recovery and working towards a better future in so many ways. Dirk is wonderful, his not perfect and yet he is for Brendan. These two go together in the best way, they're both so full of humor and passion.
The cowboy moments, plane ride, balcony, car journey, the restaurent, shopping, hotel, bathroom and horse ride not forgetting the dancing. Just all their interactions are so powerful and beautiful. I feel like they helped each other and gave the push they needed to try something new, Brenden with his therapy and Dirk with his job.
I loved this story so much from start to finish and adored that we also got to see Toby and Evan again, because they're hilarious and so sweet. Oh and I adore the twins mother Morgan she is amazing! Cam is pretty great too.
Overall I had a lot of fun and it has a lovely happy ending for everyone xx
I feel like this story handled his ptsd, panic attacks and general situation incredibly well with every scene. Truly showed how its not just a quick fix and how the simplest of things can have a huge affect, such as sounds and scenery everything has an impact. Also his memories and ways of coping with it, how he reacts to those around him is all done in this tragic and emotional but truthful way.
While there is plenty of romance here, it's definitely a story of recovery and working towards a better future in so many ways. Dirk is wonderful, his not perfect and yet he is for Brendan. These two go together in the best way, they're both so full of humor and passion.
The cowboy moments, plane ride, balcony, car journey, the restaurent, shopping, hotel, bathroom and horse ride not forgetting the dancing. Just all their interactions are so powerful and beautiful. I feel like they helped each other and gave the push they needed to try something new, Brenden with his therapy and Dirk with his job.
I loved this story so much from start to finish and adored that we also got to see Toby and Evan again, because they're hilarious and so sweet. Oh and I adore the twins mother Morgan she is amazing! Cam is pretty great too.
Overall I had a lot of fun and it has a lovely happy ending for everyone xx