Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

Hideaway Heart by Melanie Harlow

6 reviews

andeng's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

sami_leigh's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶️🌶️.5/5

“I know you can handle this on your own, but I want to be there in your corner.”

“I’ll stay wherever you want me to.” 
“Right here. Please.” Her body relaxed against mine. “My safe place.”

🏞️ First person dual POV
🏞️ Second in a series that can be read as stand alone
🏞️ Bodyguard / Country singer
🏞️ Brother’s Navy buddy
🏞️ Vacation 
🏞️ Forced proximity
🏞️ Only one bed
🏞️ Tension 🥵
🏞️ Protective MMC 
🏞️ Meddling family
🏞️ Well established secondary characters; Veronica & Austin (Book 1), Mabel, Ari, Devlin, George.
🏞️ MC growth: Past relationship issues, parental abandonment/trauma, trust, risking a relationship, communication, public scrutiny.
🏞️ Epilogue

⚠️ Parental abandonment, toxic relationship (past), toxic family relationships, gaslighting (not by MCs), sexual harassment, attempted sexual assault (briefly mentioned on page, an attempt only), violence (minor).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Sexual harassment

tguccione's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Abandonment

hazelgirl21's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Stalking and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent

laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

sdupont's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

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

5.0

Melanie Harlow continues on as the reigning queen of small town romances. This book delivered. Xander and Kelly are so likeable as individuals and together. Xander is protective and kind. Kelly is down to earth despite her celebrity status. I love how the forced proximity brought them together and got them to open up with each other in ways they hadn’t with anyone else. I also loved the scenes with Austin, Veronica, and the kids. This book is perfect for fans of celebrity x bodyguard romances, forced proximity, and small town vibes. I would absolutely recommend giving this one a read. I can’t wait for book 3!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Pregnancy