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jenndejeep's review against another edition
5.0
This was the sweetest, most wholesome RH I've ever read and I'M LIVING FOR IT!
Avery and her sweet little girl Chloe escape a horrible DV marriage (and DV is putting it lightly). After sleeping in the car for a few days, Easton finds them sleeping in the car the morning after a storm and hires her on the spot to be the cook/housekeeper of him and his two military brothers, Zack and Ryker. Slowly the three men fall in love with her and Chloe and help them live real lives without fear. When Avery's husband shows up and attacks her, almost killing Zack, she fights back and takes control.
There's a nerf gun fight featuring one adorable af 5-year-old and three grown men in tutus and fairy wings, and it just made me fall even ore in love with the whole group of them.
If you want to dip your toes into RH but aren't sure where to begin, this is a PERFECT beginner, contemporary RH story.
Avery and her sweet little girl Chloe escape a horrible DV marriage (and DV is putting it lightly). After sleeping in the car for a few days, Easton finds them sleeping in the car the morning after a storm and hires her on the spot to be the cook/housekeeper of him and his two military brothers, Zack and Ryker. Slowly the three men fall in love with her and Chloe and help them live real lives without fear. When Avery's husband shows up and attacks her, almost killing Zack, she fights back and takes control.
There's a nerf gun fight featuring one adorable af 5-year-old and three grown men in tutus and fairy wings, and it just made me fall even ore in love with the whole group of them.
If you want to dip your toes into RH but aren't sure where to begin, this is a PERFECT beginner, contemporary RH story.
amcopeland23's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Decent book but definitely a rushed ending.
rhreviewer91's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
Avery never really had a chance to grow up. Orphaned at eighteen, a man came into her life and swooped her off her feet, and she was married within months. Then, she became a mother. It was shortly after this time that she realized what a monster she had tied herself to. She had no freedom, no access to money, no friends or family... just her daughter and her own determination. Particularly after seeing her daughter with a broken arm due to his abuse.
It was one cold night with her living in her car with her little one when she saw another car lose control and slide into the ditch. Worried that the owner would call for help and draw attention to her own car parked in an empty lot, she helps him out. The next day, when he sees her car still there, he realizes a bit of their predicament and offers her a job. This forever changes her life.
Poor Avery had become a shell of who she was. She flinched at fast movements, hadn't experienced many things in a long time (or some things at all), and had had so many restrictions on her life that she didn't realize what she was missing out on. It took Cass (Easton), Zack, and Ryker a while for her to open up to them, but they were all smitten with her and her daughter, Chloe, almost right off the bat. They each made each other's lives better, and they made the perfect family.
Not that it matters much, but I wish the resolution with her husband was explained a bit more. We get an ending, but not exactly a "how" or "what" went down to cause the end result. I'm just a curious type, though.
In the end, I like how the author really doesn't focus much on him. He's never named in the book. It's always HIM or HE. He even gets a single chapter from his POV, and it simply says "HIM" for the name. Abusers shouldn't get recognition. They aren't worth it. Unless it's to spread the word to warn others, they can simply fade away in the past while we focus on the victims, the survivors, and help them thrive. It's actually a brilliant way of writing this.
Great book! (Just be careful to read the trigger warnings if you have any!)
It was one cold night with her living in her car with her little one when she saw another car lose control and slide into the ditch. Worried that the owner would call for help and draw attention to her own car parked in an empty lot, she helps him out. The next day, when he sees her car still there, he realizes a bit of their predicament and offers her a job. This forever changes her life.
Poor Avery had become a shell of who she was. She flinched at fast movements, hadn't experienced many things in a long time (or some things at all), and had had so many restrictions on her life that she didn't realize what she was missing out on. It took Cass (Easton), Zack, and Ryker a while for her to open up to them, but they were all smitten with her and her daughter, Chloe, almost right off the bat. They each made each other's lives better, and they made the perfect family.
Not that it matters much, but I wish the resolution with her husband was explained a bit more. We get an ending, but not exactly a "how" or "what" went down to cause the end result. I'm just a curious type, though.
In the end, I like how the author really doesn't focus much on him. He's never named in the book. It's always HIM or HE. He even gets a single chapter from his POV, and it simply says "HIM" for the name. Abusers shouldn't get recognition. They aren't worth it. Unless it's to spread the word to warn others, they can simply fade away in the past while we focus on the victims, the survivors, and help them thrive. It's actually a brilliant way of writing this.
Great book! (Just be careful to read the trigger warnings if you have any!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
naptimereader24's review against another edition
1.0
I had high hopes for the damsel in distress but really did like the fact of 3 men sharing a woman. It's was weird and odd putting.
cosyreadingandcoffees's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
khaleesimod93's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I was not ready for how much this book would break me and put me back together. My heart is shattered into a million pieces, but by the end, all the pieces were put back. The fear and terror Avery and Chloe were facing had my heart beating so fast. I wanted them safe and happy. I couldn't believe what a monster her asshole of a husband was. Actually, that's a lie, I could believe it because I've seen it and experienced it. How someon can break a beautiful soul like Avery just makes me rage. I was so glad to see Zach, East, and Ryker feel the exact same. The amount of self control they had was commendable. They didn't kill him and torture him like they wanted. Though, they only did that for Averys sake. I love the ending. I love that they all chose her and she chose them. It was the perfect way to end their story. This author has gained a fan!! Amazing book and story
bamblambooks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
3.5
caitlinxreads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
2.0