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heclyanng's review against another edition
3.0
This is my first book I have read by Holly Renee and honestly the title was what drew me in.
The small town second chance love is always a great read. The story is about young love of two childhood friends, Liv and Parker falling in love in secret. Not wanted her brother to find out which happens to be Parker’s best friend. Ending badly, with Liv running away they don’t see each other until 4 years later at Parker’s Bachelor party. Liv finally comes home and we get to see how their story unfold from there. Honestly the book reminded me a lot of Southern Chance by Natasha Madison. If you liked this book definitely check that book out too!
I felt a bit conflicted by the main characters. Liv is supposed to be this “good girl gone bad” due to the heartbreak. I don’t really get innocent small town girl vibes from the Flashback chapter but more “wild at heart and bold”. As well as Parker, he’s all tatted up and supposed to be a heartbreaker but he’s honestly super sweet. I would have enjoy him more as the bad boy who only has a sweet spot for Liv. Although they didn’t really match who they were described to be, I still really liked this book! I mean I read it in one sitting.
Another “issue” I had with this book is I felt as though it was written a bit “rushed”. I felt that way more details could have been added. Although we do get a lot of great memories from their past I would have like that for their present. The end, from when they finally can’t stay away from each other was, in my opinion, rushed. 4 years of pain and running and they are the perfect couple in just a few pages? Especially when the first time they were in love they were kids. I mean he broke off an engagement and went straight back to Liv. And honestly the Emily character was made so plainly. It didn’t make any sense why Parker would even consider being engaged to her. And Liv was supposedly upset Parker cheated on Emily with her but even her forgiving that felt “rushed” or brushed off. I personally felt a bit disappointed in Liv and Parker finally giving it a chance due to this “rush”I would have liked to see them grow together as a couple a bit slower and more realistic.
Having that said, there was still something about this book that I really liked. Although it wasn’t my favorite read I did enjoy it and will get another one of Holly Renee’s books a chance! Who knows maybe the next book I pick up from her will be my next favorite.
The small town second chance love is always a great read. The story is about young love of two childhood friends, Liv and Parker falling in love in secret. Not wanted her brother to find out which happens to be Parker’s best friend. Ending badly, with Liv running away they don’t see each other until 4 years later at Parker’s Bachelor party. Liv finally comes home and we get to see how their story unfold from there. Honestly the book reminded me a lot of Southern Chance by Natasha Madison. If you liked this book definitely check that book out too!
I felt a bit conflicted by the main characters. Liv is supposed to be this “good girl gone bad” due to the heartbreak. I don’t really get innocent small town girl vibes from the Flashback chapter but more “wild at heart and bold”. As well as Parker, he’s all tatted up and supposed to be a heartbreaker but he’s honestly super sweet. I would have enjoy him more as the bad boy who only has a sweet spot for Liv. Although they didn’t really match who they were described to be, I still really liked this book! I mean I read it in one sitting.
Another “issue” I had with this book is I felt as though it was written a bit “rushed”. I felt that way more details could have been added. Although we do get a lot of great memories from their past I would have like that for their present. The end, from when they finally can’t stay away from each other was, in my opinion, rushed. 4 years of pain and running and they are the perfect couple in just a few pages? Especially when the first time they were in love they were kids. I mean he broke off an engagement and went straight back to Liv. And honestly the Emily character was made so plainly. It didn’t make any sense why Parker would even consider being engaged to her. And Liv was supposedly upset Parker cheated on Emily with her but even her forgiving that felt “rushed” or brushed off. I personally felt a bit disappointed in Liv and Parker finally giving it a chance due to this “rush”I would have liked to see them grow together as a couple a bit slower and more realistic.
Having that said, there was still something about this book that I really liked. Although it wasn’t my favorite read I did enjoy it and will get another one of Holly Renee’s books a chance! Who knows maybe the next book I pick up from her will be my next favorite.
halazialib's review against another edition
5.0
A lot of emotion and a lot of spice packed into a short read. Loved it.
itsjuscassie's review against another edition
3.0
Cutesie book. This is the beginning of a series with the following books focusing on other characters in this story. I liked it, but won’t continue with the series. If you’re into fluffy romance where people find their way back to each other, then you will love this.
sierrasbooked's review against another edition
3.0
honestly my favorite parts were the flashbacks, they had me kicking my feet and giggling. livy and parker were the absolute cutest. could have done without the cheating though
michellereadsxo's review against another edition
4.0
“She was chaos and madness, her heart never sitting still for long, and when I was with her, everything else crumbled away and I felt like I was home.”
meghanshiner's review against another edition
3.0
I had somewhat high hopes for this but was underwhelmed. Brother’s best friend trope, hot tattooed MMC, a short easy read. Didn’t love that all the smut was thrown in towards the end of the book
the_booked_nook's review against another edition
2.0
Meh.
Storyline had potential but I just did not connect with the characters. Parker is messy. And I mean, in ways he didn’t have to be messy. Literally every situation he was put in just made me question what is going on in his brain. And he kept reminding Livy that she was the one who ran away… but homie was not giving her any reason to stay.
Livy is supposed to have turned into a “bad girl” after having her heart broken but really, the only things she does is get a tattoo and piercings and that’s after she’s reunited with Parker. Sooo idk.
Their love story missed the mark. There wasn’t really any development of their relationship before suddenly being in love. It was a story of constant miscommunication that could have easily been prevented. Not a ton of character development from either of them. It was kinda frustrating.
And then the end was super rushed. Super predictable and kinda cheesy.
So yeh. It was meh.
Storyline had potential but I just did not connect with the characters. Parker is messy. And I mean, in ways he didn’t have to be messy. Literally every situation he was put in just made me question what is going on in his brain. And he kept reminding Livy that she was the one who ran away… but homie was not giving her any reason to stay.
Livy is supposed to have turned into a “bad girl” after having her heart broken but really, the only things she does is get a tattoo and piercings and that’s after she’s reunited with Parker. Sooo idk.
Their love story missed the mark. There wasn’t really any development of their relationship before suddenly being in love. It was a story of constant miscommunication that could have easily been prevented. Not a ton of character development from either of them. It was kinda frustrating.
And then the end was super rushed. Super predictable and kinda cheesy.
So yeh. It was meh.
libreria_azzurra's review against another edition
3.0
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codirae22's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0