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taylormshipley's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent
amanda_reads13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Adam is NHL's hotshot goalie and most eligible bachelor. Adam wants nothing more than to find "the one", but has struggled due to heartbreak and his superstar status. One day while walking his dog, Bear, he meets Rosie, a single mom working her way to become a vet. She has no idea who he is.
I LOVE Adam. I will not be accepting any criticism of him.
He has been burned badly by his horrible ex who cheated, gaslit, and used him. He just wants a happy ending, but serial dating has lead to nothing more than string of women who are interested in his money and fame. When he meets Rosie and she doesn't know who he is, he thinks that it is his chance for someone to get to know him without hockey influencing her.
I think it is understandable that he would want to keep his career hidden in the beginning. They were so honest with each other in every other aspect of their lives. He knew that he could trust her, but was so scared of being burned again.
Rosie has struggled with so many things in her life. Like Adam, she was in the foster system, unlike Adam, she was never adopted. She struggles with a deep feeling of being unloved and not wanted. She is so strong and resistant. She has fought for everything she has in her life and to make a better life for her son. With Adam, she is finally able to take a deep breath and learn to trust someone to help and support her.
I LOVE Rosie and Adam's relationship. They support, respect, and lean on one another (when he comes home to find her in his house after the Courtney debacle π). The way that Adam embraces Connor is so heartwarming.
I adore this entire cast of characters. They are a family. They support, encourage, and fight for each other. (I have a new found appreciation for Cara). I love that we get to revisit all of these character and seeing their incredible bonds.
This story tackles heavy topic like grief and loss of parents. It also discusses the foster system and adoption.
Tropes: Meet-cute, Hockey, cinnamon roll, found family, single parent
I LOVE Adam. I will not be accepting any criticism of him.
He has been burned badly by his horrible ex who cheated, gaslit, and used him. He just wants a happy ending, but serial dating has lead to nothing more than string of women who are interested in his money and fame. When he meets Rosie and she doesn't know who he is, he thinks that it is his chance for someone to get to know him without hockey influencing her.
I think it is understandable that he would want to keep his career hidden in the beginning. They were so honest with each other in every other aspect of their lives. He knew that he could trust her, but was so scared of being burned again.
Rosie has struggled with so many things in her life. Like Adam, she was in the foster system, unlike Adam, she was never adopted. She struggles with a deep feeling of being unloved and not wanted. She is so strong and resistant. She has fought for everything she has in her life and to make a better life for her son. With Adam, she is finally able to take a deep breath and learn to trust someone to help and support her.
I LOVE Rosie and Adam's relationship. They support, respect, and lean on one another (when he comes home to find her in his house after the Courtney debacle π). The way that Adam embraces Connor is so heartwarming.
I adore this entire cast of characters. They are a family. They support, encourage, and fight for each other. (I have a new found appreciation for Cara). I love that we get to revisit all of these character and seeing their incredible bonds.
This story tackles heavy topic like grief and loss of parents. It also discusses the foster system and adoption.
Tropes: Meet-cute, Hockey, cinnamon roll, found family, single parent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
andeng's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
sami_leigh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
πππππ/5
πΆοΈπΆοΈ.5/5
πΆοΈπΆοΈ.5/5
He laughs again, and Iβm struck by how much I like being the reason.
βYou thought of me, and thatβs a big deal to me.β
βItβs not that I feel less fractured with Rosie, but that the light streams in anyway, between all the shattered pieces left behind. I find beauty there, a sense of peace that tells me good things are waiting.β
βI donβt think my forever exists without you somewhere inside it.β
π₯
Third in a series of stand alones; ADAMβS STORY! π
π₯ First person dual POV
π₯ Meet-cute
π₯ Veterinarian student / NHL hockey player
π₯ They both have a secretβ¦
π₯ Heβs a cinnamon roll!
π₯ He falls first β HARD!
π₯ Tension & spice π₯΅
π₯ Banter ππ»
π₯ Nickname
π₯ Found family π
π₯ Representation of the impacts of foster care (MCs)
π₯ Well established secondary characters; Carter & Olivia (Book 1), Emmet & Cara, Garrett & Jennie (Book 2), Archie & Marco, Jaxon (Please be book 4 π€π»)
π₯ MC growth: past relationship trauma, death of parent, trust, self worth, family, grief.
π₯ Consent culture
π₯ No third act break up
π₯ Epilogue
π₯ Comfort read β¨
β οΈ Death of a parent (past), parental abandonment, toxic relationship (past), sexism/misogyny (not by MCs), violence (mild), pregnancy, foster care system, grief.
π₯ First person dual POV
π₯ Meet-cute
π₯ Veterinarian student / NHL hockey player
π₯ They both have a secretβ¦
π₯ Heβs a cinnamon roll!
π₯ He falls first β HARD!
π₯ Tension & spice π₯΅
π₯ Banter ππ»
π₯ Nickname
π₯ Found family π
π₯ Representation of the impacts of foster care (MCs)
π₯ Well established secondary characters; Carter & Olivia (Book 1), Emmet & Cara, Garrett & Jennie (Book 2), Archie & Marco, Jaxon (Please be book 4 π€π»)
π₯ MC growth: past relationship trauma, death of parent, trust, self worth, family, grief.
π₯ Consent culture
π₯ No third act break up
π₯ Epilogue
π₯ Comfort read β¨
β οΈ Death of a parent (past), parental abandonment, toxic relationship (past), sexism/misogyny (not by MCs), violence (mild), pregnancy, foster care system, grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
aelin_morgenstern's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Adam and Rosie are so cute together and I loved the many scenes with his friends and family. All the main characters were so wholesome and loving
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
yotsuba's review against another edition
dnf at 14%. I couldnβt get into it, it was so cringe and predictable, all they talk about is sex and how the MMC is beautiful and tall and the FMC has a big butt, it was too much
The previous characters were so weird also, I didnβt remember them to be like that
Iβm also not into dogs so it was really not for me
The previous characters were so weird also, I didnβt remember them to be like that
Iβm also not into dogs so it was really not for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Animal death, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
kat7794's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent