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siobhankeira's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
k_fry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
She isn’t communicative, but expects people to tell her things or else it’s “betrayal”. She refuses to listen when people do try to explain things and then is upset when she finds out about it later.
My biggest issue though, is how everyone treats Cal terribly for frankly the flimsiest reason I’ve ever read. It’s a lose lose situation for him - if he hadn’t left they’d have hated him for staying and not letting Lana do her own thing. The lack of empathy was truly disgusting and I think said A LOT about the authors perspective on addiction. It did not sit well with me and came across as a dangerously naive story to tell.
Wyatt in particular made me want to throw my e-reader at a wall. I’m supposed to root for the friendship of cop that intentionally incited violence? Fuck that. He abused his power and the story called it a joke.
I know it’s “just smut” but even that wasn’t good enough in this book to make up for how it handled addiction as a main element of the story.
The only reason I gave it 1 star is because of the updates to the previous books characters. I don’t think I’ll be reading any more books by this author.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
witcheep's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Falling in love with yourself is ten times harder than falling in love with someone else, especially when I don't like myself very much."
This book is a solid read that addresses many sensitive topics (
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Vomit, and Pregnancy
booksalacarte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Contemporary Romance
Billionare Romance
Brother series
Small town
Second chance
Forced proximity
Mental health rep
Anxiety rep
Tw: alcoholism
This was a good end to the trilogy. It was interesting to see how the sensitive nature of alcoholism was felt with. There were good side characters and the small town feel was decent.
Over all I was just glad that the series wasn’t longer. Any more and it would have felt too drawn out.
The rival home buyer gave a foreshadowing snippet into the next series.
It made me laugh that in this day and age we have to have the standard set to billionaire romance in order to have people afford what a millionaire romance was just a few years ago. Just a funny observation
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
nutmegvotour's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Medical content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
cielosiluminado's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
even on my second read, this book broke my heart and sowed it back together
1st read:
I'M NOT CRYING,
Graphic: Addiction and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Grief and Death of parent
alxisrae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
bakedbeanss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Addiction, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
ka_ke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Asher’s depiction of alcoholism is well researched and written with respect for those who struggle with substance abuse.
Alana is a woman after my own heart with her love of baking. I respect her need to put Cami before anyone else, even Cal’s need to get sober.
What can I say? I’m a sucker for a golden retriever boy and a happy ending.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Pregnancy
leda64's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol