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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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Wow, I loved this book it follows Avery and her escape and survival from her abuser with a little bit of cash to protect her daughter. As someone who comes from a family of DV, this hits home as it deals with the aftermath and side effect of the situation which I can relate to so much. I also appreciate that the author didn’t give the abuser a voice in the book which when you read it you will understand what this means.
The three ex-military men Ryker, Easton and Zack were so patient with Avery and her daughter Chloe throughout the book. Chloe is such a cute, fun and loving character in this who doesn’t understand the extent of what Avery went through but rips your heart out when she comments on things that the abuser did.
I highly recommend this book. Just it didn’t hit the five-star mark for me but was so close. I felt the last 80 pages were a little rushed. Felt the spice scenes were quite similar and the why choose element took away the realism toward the end for me. But this was a fantastic book that I can relate to.
If you love:
🔹Suspense
🔹DV Survivor
🔹Mental Health
🔹Three Military Men
🔹Feeling Safe & Secure
🔹Great Spice
Genre/Type: Why Choose Romance 18+
APK: Physical
Pages: 404
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Spice: 🌶️.5
Series or Stand Alone: Stand Alone
Tropes or Themes: Why Choose, Workplace, Forced Proximity, FMC In Distress, DV, Trauma, Side Effects & Mental Health
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident, Medical content, Cursing, and Physical abuse
Minor: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Gun violence
naaytaashreads's review against another edition
3.5
"You could never ruin anything, baby. We all want you. We all want more with you.” He rests his forehead against mine. “You’re fired. Now stay and be with us all. Be ours, baby. Be our girl.”
This book broke me in so many ways.
I was crying in every chapter, there was always something that got me.
The author wrote in detail about Avery's journey. It's not a perfect happy ending, but it was growth.
It wasn't forced just because she found love and her family to protect her, but it was herself.
Everyone gets a POV in the book, but it didn't feel like it was balanced out.
Especially the three male characters, Ryker's POV was more, and there was more chemistry and relationship built between him and Avery.
I wanted more of Zack; we didn't see much of him.
Cass, we do have his chapter, but it always feels rushed, and I wasn't focused on his storyline until the end, which felt rushed.
What was disappointing was the suspense of the read.
The suspense plotline was high in the beginning, but in the middle, it felt like we forgot all about it, only the casual mention of it here and there.
Then suddenly, the suspense happened towards the ending, and it was wrapped up within seconds.
I wish there were more action on that.
Overall, it's a cute, emotional read.
Adorable moments and the humour is GOLD.
“Gonna kiss your mommy, little bear. That means you’re both mine now.”
This book broke me in so many ways.
I was crying in every chapter, there was always something that got me.
The author wrote in detail about Avery's journey. It's not a perfect happy ending, but it was growth.
It wasn't forced just because she found love and her family to protect her, but it was herself.
Everyone gets a POV in the book, but it didn't feel like it was balanced out.
Especially the three male characters, Ryker's POV was more, and there was more chemistry and relationship built between him and Avery.
I wanted more of Zack; we didn't see much of him.
Cass, we do have his chapter, but it always feels rushed, and I wasn't focused on his storyline until the end, which felt rushed.
What was disappointing was the suspense of the read.
The suspense plotline was high in the beginning, but in the middle, it felt like we forgot all about it, only the casual mention of it here and there.
Then suddenly, the suspense happened towards the ending, and it was wrapped up within seconds.
I wish there were more action on that.
Overall, it's a cute, emotional read.
Adorable moments and the humour is GOLD.
“Gonna kiss your mommy, little bear. That means you’re both mine now.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Car accident, Gaslighting, Medical content, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Grief, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Body horror, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, and Torture
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