smitch29's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
So this was a really good story. It was one that I couldn't put down. It almost made a full 5 stars, but it just didn't blow my mind like I expect 5-star books to do.
So the first book in the series is about Nico and Elle, and I barely remembered it, which luckily wasn't necessary. But I did vaguely recall that Nico helped a young kid, in a bad situation, train to become a fighter. Well that young kid is Vince Stone (aka Vinny Stonetti), and this book takes place over a decade later. Nico is now retired and is Vinny's coach. An reporter comes around to interview Vinny, and unknowingly makes a snowball that will start rolling down the hill, at full speed, with nothing to stop it. That report is none other than Vinny's old high school tutor, who he had a fling, of sorts, with 7 years previously. Her name is Liv and she freaks out as soon as she realizes she knows the person she is supposed to do a story on. However, Vinny is relentless and soon they are ensnared in each others' lives. Vinny is still dealing with the demons his drug-addict of a mother brings into his life, and Liv is forced to rethink her dreams when her boss wants her to exploit secrets of Vinny's life. Vinny inevitably finds out what Liv is hiding from him and turmoil ensues from there.
I thought overall, the plot was really captivating and made me invested in Liv's and Vinny's lives. Vi Keeland did a great job writing about the chemistry and just the connection between the two characters.
My one real grievance is a small one. In fact it seems probably bigger in my head just because it was the same main grievance I had with the first book I read in the series. It felt like, most of the time, the action was coming at me really fast, one thing coming right after another. I would've liked to see more transitions maybe. There was little to no down time in this story. In all fairness though, I didn't mind it in this book as much I did the first one, so the issue at least got better.
Another thing this book did right, it made me excited for the next book. I saw it coming a mile away that Jax Knight would be the next hero in the series, and I'm really anticipating his story.
So this was a really good story. It was one that I couldn't put down. It almost made a full 5 stars, but it just didn't blow my mind like I expect 5-star books to do.
So the first book in the series is about Nico and Elle, and I barely remembered it, which luckily wasn't necessary. But I did vaguely recall that Nico helped a young kid, in a bad situation, train to become a fighter. Well that young kid is Vince Stone (aka Vinny Stonetti), and this book takes place over a decade later. Nico is now retired and is Vinny's coach. An reporter comes around to interview Vinny, and unknowingly makes a snowball that will start rolling down the hill, at full speed, with nothing to stop it. That report is none other than Vinny's old high school tutor, who he had a fling, of sorts, with 7 years previously. Her name is Liv and she freaks out as soon as she realizes she knows the person she is supposed to do a story on. However, Vinny is relentless and soon they are ensnared in each others' lives. Vinny is still dealing with the demons his drug-addict of a mother brings into his life, and Liv is forced to rethink her dreams when her boss wants her to exploit secrets of Vinny's life. Vinny inevitably finds out what Liv is hiding from him and turmoil ensues from there.
I thought overall, the plot was really captivating and made me invested in Liv's and Vinny's lives. Vi Keeland did a great job writing about the chemistry and just the connection between the two characters.
My one real grievance is a small one. In fact it seems probably bigger in my head just because it was the same main grievance I had with the first book I read in the series. It felt like, most of the time, the action was coming at me really fast, one thing coming right after another. I would've liked to see more transitions maybe. There was little to no down time in this story. In all fairness though, I didn't mind it in this book as much I did the first one, so the issue at least got better.
Another thing this book did right, it made me excited for the next book. I saw it coming a mile away that Jax Knight would be the next hero in the series, and I'm really anticipating his story.
Spoiler
Just in case I need the reminder, he is Vinny's half-brother, and neither knew the other existed until the end of this second novel. Their father, Senator Preston Knight, has a tryst with Vinny's mother while married to Jax mom, and buried the truth by scaring Vinny's mom from revealing it. However, the ending of this book left a bit to be told, as the Vinny just leaked the news to the media, and Jax is not shown supporting his father. So I'm sure we will see some tension there in the next novel.jaycebeth's review against another edition
2.0
It pains me to leave a two star review because it’s VI’s book! It was a decent story, but felt lacking and rushed. There’s no love lost for this amazing author. Seriously, Vi you’re amazing!!!
rlp78's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this. Surprisingly, I actually liked it even more than Worth the Fight. Vinny was an awesome hero and I really liked Liv a lot. I also loved seeing Elle and Nico again.
Even though the main premise of the story was a second chance at love, it was definitely even more than that.
I am really excited to read more about Jax!
Even though the main premise of the story was a second chance at love, it was definitely even more than that.
I am really excited to read more about Jax!
amason's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
ines27's review
It's so sexist and weird. I was forcing myself to finish it, but I just can't. I hate it.
cmdc325's review against another edition
4.0
I am not usually one for second chance romance stories, but i like the way Vi Keeland did it. Their romance was everything. I did feel like the Senators part was a little much. But other than that it was a good book
thebookishren's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one as much as the first. It was cool to catch up with Nico and Elle (OMGGGGGGGGG) and to see Vinny as a man. I really think he was noble in leaving Liv when they were they were younger. As he said, she wasn't ready for him. Swoooooon!
mdaisy's review against another edition
4.0
I was really excited to read Vinny's story and I wasn't disappointed!!!! He was so cocky in the first book and now he is HOTTER than ever!!!!!
He met Liv in high school and they really liked each other and Vinny didn't want to hurt her but end up doing that by ignoring her.
7 years later they meet again and their relationship starts to grow but Liv wants to go slow because the last time he broke her heart, they end up falling in love with complications in the middle but everything ended well.
It was exciting reading their story I was really sad when Vinny found out about the story Live was writing he was SO MAD!! God poor Liv he didn't even let her explain though I understand why he was so mad. I hated Summer for what she did and she deserved the slap Liv gave her! I was so proud of Liv in that moment!!!
I really enjoyed the moments between Vinny and Nico! They are so cute !!! Always provoking each other :D
I can't wait to read Jax's story!!!
He met Liv in high school and they really liked each other and Vinny didn't want to hurt her but end up doing that by ignoring her.
7 years later they meet again and their relationship starts to grow but Liv wants to go slow because the last time he broke her heart, they end up falling in love with complications in the middle but everything ended well.
It was exciting reading their story I was really sad when Vinny found out about the story Live was writing he was SO MAD!! God poor Liv he didn't even let her explain though I understand why he was so mad. I hated Summer for what she did and she deserved the slap Liv gave her! I was so proud of Liv in that moment!!!
I really enjoyed the moments between Vinny and Nico! They are so cute !!! Always provoking each other :D
I can't wait to read Jax's story!!!
ninareads05's review against another edition
3.0
This was a let down for me.
The plot was fine. It was basically the only thing that kept motivated to finish the story, since I wanted to find out how it ended.
It's very rare when I don't like the main male in the book... but this was just that. I just did not like Vince.
Overall, I don't have much to say. It was just 'bleh'
The plot was fine. It was basically the only thing that kept motivated to finish the story, since I wanted to find out how it ended.
It's very rare when I don't like the main male in the book... but this was just that. I just did not like Vince.
Overall, I don't have much to say. It was just 'bleh'