tawnyad2004's review against another edition
4.0
Content: no sex scenes but there is a scene with flaming dildos in the sky- it was hilarious
I am really enjoying this series. The town Keating Hollows has enchanted me. This story was no different. I really liked Faith and Hunter. Again Hunter was such a strong hero. He was honest, thoughtful and just all around an incredible guy. This book had some real drama in it. The first being Faiths mother ,Gia who decides to return.
***SPOILERS***
Turns out Gia is an addict. Has been for over 20 years. This can sometimes be a huge trigger for me as I have dealt with addiction in close family. Sometimes when books handle the aspect of addiction they portray it wrong. This of course is my own personal experience weighing in on my opinion. I LOVED LOVED LOVED how this author handled it. Gia wants back in her daughters lives and wants forgiveness.
“Forgiveness is a hard ask.” “That’s why it’s more for you than her. If you can let go of the pain, you’ll be better for it.”
That is so so true but there is more to it then that. The biggest problems I’ve had with books touching this topic is that the characters are just supposed to forgive bc it’s an addiction a disease. So when I read that I was a little worried that is how it would happen. The addict comes back, begs for forgiveness and it’s granted, eventually. This author though, she went deeper with it and I loved it. Hunter stole my respect throughout the book but this, this right here made me feel like he truly understood what it’s like living with an addict
“Addiction or not, actions have consequences. And while I hope she gets better, for her sake and everyone’s around her, forgiveness isn’t something she deserves from me. It’s something she’ll need to earn”
Now onto the dynamic in the book I didn’t quite think was needed. Vivian and Zoey, Hunter’s best friends wife and daughter. Hunter promises to take care of them so he moves them home with him. Too bad Vivian wants them to be a real family. Ok I can see this, it adds another level to this story. The issue I have is Zoey turns out to be Hunters kid but none of them knew that till his bed friend was in the accident and needed blood. Vivian claims she “could have” loved Hunter if he had given her a chance. The timeline though!!! It doesn’t make sense. Everyone thought Zoey was Craig’s kid. So what Vivian slept with Hunter they break up and then within weeks sleeps with his best friend. But her feelings are so strong she could have loved him? I just don’t understand why this had to be a twist in the story. Because all the other sisters had an insta family Faith needed on to? That is the only part of the story I couldn’t quite get behind.
The rest of it I absolutely loved. I loved Hunters dedication to Faith and Zoey. That he didn’t back away from his feelings. Such good characters. I am loving this series
“You care about me?” she asked, not surprised, but wanting to hear him say the words again. “I think you know the answer to that question, but just in case you don’t, here it is… I’m falling for you, Faith. I could no sooner stay away from you while you’re in pain than I could Zoey when her dad was fighting for his life. That’s how much I care about you.”
I am really enjoying this series. The town Keating Hollows has enchanted me. This story was no different. I really liked Faith and Hunter. Again Hunter was such a strong hero. He was honest, thoughtful and just all around an incredible guy. This book had some real drama in it. The first being Faiths mother ,Gia who decides to return.
***SPOILERS***
Turns out Gia is an addict. Has been for over 20 years. This can sometimes be a huge trigger for me as I have dealt with addiction in close family. Sometimes when books handle the aspect of addiction they portray it wrong. This of course is my own personal experience weighing in on my opinion. I LOVED LOVED LOVED how this author handled it. Gia wants back in her daughters lives and wants forgiveness.
“Forgiveness is a hard ask.” “That’s why it’s more for you than her. If you can let go of the pain, you’ll be better for it.”
That is so so true but there is more to it then that. The biggest problems I’ve had with books touching this topic is that the characters are just supposed to forgive bc it’s an addiction a disease. So when I read that I was a little worried that is how it would happen. The addict comes back, begs for forgiveness and it’s granted, eventually. This author though, she went deeper with it and I loved it. Hunter stole my respect throughout the book but this, this right here made me feel like he truly understood what it’s like living with an addict
“Addiction or not, actions have consequences. And while I hope she gets better, for her sake and everyone’s around her, forgiveness isn’t something she deserves from me. It’s something she’ll need to earn”
Now onto the dynamic in the book I didn’t quite think was needed. Vivian and Zoey, Hunter’s best friends wife and daughter. Hunter promises to take care of them so he moves them home with him. Too bad Vivian wants them to be a real family. Ok I can see this, it adds another level to this story. The issue I have is Zoey turns out to be Hunters kid but none of them knew that till his bed friend was in the accident and needed blood. Vivian claims she “could have” loved Hunter if he had given her a chance. The timeline though!!! It doesn’t make sense. Everyone thought Zoey was Craig’s kid. So what Vivian slept with Hunter they break up and then within weeks sleeps with his best friend. But her feelings are so strong she could have loved him? I just don’t understand why this had to be a twist in the story. Because all the other sisters had an insta family Faith needed on to? That is the only part of the story I couldn’t quite get behind.
The rest of it I absolutely loved. I loved Hunters dedication to Faith and Zoey. That he didn’t back away from his feelings. Such good characters. I am loving this series
“You care about me?” she asked, not surprised, but wanting to hear him say the words again. “I think you know the answer to that question, but just in case you don’t, here it is… I’m falling for you, Faith. I could no sooner stay away from you while you’re in pain than I could Zoey when her dad was fighting for his life. That’s how much I care about you.”
swimchick1984's review against another edition
Once again Deanna does not disappoint. This is a great follow up to the other books about all the sisters. I loved seeing all the happiness that has come in the books. I did not want to put this book down, it was a quick and simple read but that does not mean it was not great. I have all ready picked up the next book and ready to dive back into this series.
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