mandy_pandy's review
5.0
This book is perfection! I loved it! Blake is now one of my all time favorite book boyfriends! He is just so hot, sweet, sexy and dirty - I adore him. This book is a true love story - one of the best I have ever read. The supporting characters are really good as well and I'm so excited Cam and Cara are getting their own book. There is some drama but it's not overly done. The sex scenes are HOT! I really loved the way this book was written - I could not put it down and it really grabs you an pulls you in from the beginning. I'm also glad that this book was a dual point of view. I really look forward to reading more from this author!
kara_hildebrand's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this debut book by Kari! The story was captivating and well written. It's a story of a tortured Blake who falls for Tessa but doesn't think he's worthy. It's a roller coaster ride with obstacles, lies, miscommunication, pain and love. Blake and Tessa have amazing chemistry and it's HOT! I really love the back and forth POV. I love to know what both the characters are thinking.
My eyes were having a hard time staying open and just before I fell asleep he whispered in my ear, "I don't think I will recover from this, Tess. I don't want to walk away like last time. I want more."
I knew we were created for each other- there was no denying that. Our bodies were made for each other, molding together like the colors of fire, weaving and blending together to create the flame. I knew her body like ti was my own, every curve and crevasse committed to memory.
Kari did a wonderful job introducing the secondary characters as well and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!
My eyes were having a hard time staying open and just before I fell asleep he whispered in my ear, "I don't think I will recover from this, Tess. I don't want to walk away like last time. I want more."
I knew we were created for each other- there was no denying that. Our bodies were made for each other, molding together like the colors of fire, weaving and blending together to create the flame. I knew her body like ti was my own, every curve and crevasse committed to memory.
Kari did a wonderful job introducing the secondary characters as well and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series!
heidi_boyles's review
3.0
I enjoyed this, but I could only go for three stars. I wasn't a fan of retelling a scene over by both of the main characters. It was too much for me. And, if I ever read the word TWITCHED it will be too soon. I think it was in every chapter...twice. Once the retelling of the story
By both Tessa and Blake, I really got into the story. I loved their relationship. I can't wait to read about Cam and his relationship problems.
By both Tessa and Blake, I really got into the story. I loved their relationship. I can't wait to read about Cam and his relationship problems.
krisko_03's review
2.0
2.5 Stars
"Why do I keep walking away from the one person that make me feel alive?"
Promise Me Always includes one of my favorite elements in a story...a recurring phrase that keeps popping up, neatly woven throughout the story to tie everything together.
I really, really wanted to love this story, but it was just okay for me. I liked the repetition of the "Promise me? Always." exchange, and I thought that it was great that the book didn't wrap up too quickly but gave readers more of Blake and Tessa's story after the conclusion of the drama. Oh, and Blake's notes to Tessa toward the end of the book? Swoon!
However, parts of the story seemed predictable to me. In addition, I had a tough time connecting to the characters emotionally. I just didn't feel the story like I wanted to. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that, in my opinion, the physical aspect of Blake and Tessa's relationship was at times more prominent than the character development.
Still, Blake was my favorite type of book boyfriend...strong, but broken and vulnerable, willing to put himself out there for love in the end. It took a while to get there, but the end of Promise Me Always was very satisfying!
"If you don't unlock the doors, then no one will ever be able to come in."
**A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review**
"Why do I keep walking away from the one person that make me feel alive?"
Promise Me Always includes one of my favorite elements in a story...a recurring phrase that keeps popping up, neatly woven throughout the story to tie everything together.
I really, really wanted to love this story, but it was just okay for me. I liked the repetition of the "Promise me? Always." exchange, and I thought that it was great that the book didn't wrap up too quickly but gave readers more of Blake and Tessa's story after the conclusion of the drama. Oh, and Blake's notes to Tessa toward the end of the book? Swoon!
However, parts of the story seemed predictable to me. In addition, I had a tough time connecting to the characters emotionally. I just didn't feel the story like I wanted to. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that, in my opinion, the physical aspect of Blake and Tessa's relationship was at times more prominent than the character development.
Still, Blake was my favorite type of book boyfriend...strong, but broken and vulnerable, willing to put himself out there for love in the end. It took a while to get there, but the end of Promise Me Always was very satisfying!
"If you don't unlock the doors, then no one will ever be able to come in."
**A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review**
tfail24's review
4.0
This author didn't disappoint me.
I am definitely looking forward to Cam and Cara's story.
I am definitely looking forward to Cam and Cara's story.
jaimereadsromance's review
4.0
A great debut novel!
Blake was super hot with the ability to piss me off in a hurry. I just wanted him to open up and TALK to Tess and tell her that he was insecure about their relationship and to show more trust in her without rushing to think the worst all of the time.
Tess seemed to need a lesson in communication as well. If she'd told Blake about Jared texting her she could have prevented some of the problems they had.
This book had a great blend of drama and steamy sex. I absolutely adored the epilogue and am looking forward to reading Cam and Cara's story.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Blake was super hot with the ability to piss me off in a hurry. I just wanted him to open up and TALK to Tess and tell her that he was insecure about their relationship and to show more trust in her without rushing to think the worst all of the time.
Tess seemed to need a lesson in communication as well. If she'd told Blake about Jared texting her she could have prevented some of the problems they had.
This book had a great blend of drama and steamy sex. I absolutely adored the epilogue and am looking forward to reading Cam and Cara's story.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
audiobookingwithleah's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
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“You can love someone and not be in love with them.”
Book Title: Promise Me Always
Author: Kari March
Narration: Melissa Barr
Series: Always Series #1
Genre: New Adult
Source: Audiobook via Audiobook Blast
Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
✧Breakdown of Rating✧
Plot: 3.8/5 This started out with some really cheesy moments, but eventually there were some things that I could really relate too. So, I liked the middle, but by the end it fell kind of flat for me.
Characters: 8/5 The cheesy moments made it difficult for me to connect with them fully. The supporting characters were decent, though.
The Feels: 5/5
Theme: 3/5
Flow: 4/5
Originality: 3/5 Fairly predictable NA romance.
Book Cover: 4/5
Sex Factor: Yes, and it got tedious by the end, when they just kept doing it with full detail.
Narration: 4/5 I wish they would have had a guy narrating for Blake’s pov. She did give a good effort for distinguishing between the two different pov’s.
Ending: 3/5 I think I might have appreciated the ending more if I had been a little more invested in the characters…otherwise it was too lengthy. Cliffhanger: No
Will I continue the series? Meh, I don't know…
My Thoughts:
This story deals with a couple of subjects that I was able to really identify with, one is jealousy to the point that someone becomes physically hurt. I’ve been in a similar situation, and I don’t know that I could have forgiven him. I don’t feel like it was resolved effectively, and it was mostly swept under the rug. The other is stalking, with this, I feel the author was spot on with the details of it.
“You can love someone and not be in love with them.”
Book Title: Promise Me Always
Author: Kari March
Narration: Melissa Barr
Series: Always Series #1
Genre: New Adult
Source: Audiobook via Audiobook Blast
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Why I picked that quote: This is so true, and I go on and tell you the story of why I know this to be true, but that's a long story, or something like that.
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Overall Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
✧Breakdown of Rating✧
Plot: 3.8/5 This started out with some really cheesy moments, but eventually there were some things that I could really relate too. So, I liked the middle, but by the end it fell kind of flat for me.
Characters: 8/5 The cheesy moments made it difficult for me to connect with them fully. The supporting characters were decent, though.
The Feels: 5/5
Theme: 3/5
Flow: 4/5
Originality: 3/5 Fairly predictable NA romance.
Book Cover: 4/5
Sex Factor: Yes, and it got tedious by the end, when they just kept doing it with full detail.
Narration: 4/5 I wish they would have had a guy narrating for Blake’s pov. She did give a good effort for distinguishing between the two different pov’s.
Ending: 3/5 I think I might have appreciated the ending more if I had been a little more invested in the characters…otherwise it was too lengthy. Cliffhanger: No
Will I continue the series? Meh, I don't know…
My Thoughts:
This story deals with a couple of subjects that I was able to really identify with, one is jealousy to the point that someone becomes physically hurt. I’ve been in a similar situation, and I don’t know that I could have forgiven him. I don’t feel like it was resolved effectively, and it was mostly swept under the rug. The other is stalking, with this, I feel the author was spot on with the details of it.
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