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readingwithjen_'s review
3.0
3.5 stars. I was hesitant to read this with how much I was not a fan of Bittersweet but I found this really enjoyable and hot. Jude and Sophie have so much chemistry and I was really drawn into their story.
If you’re a fan of: high school sweethearts romance, hurt/comfort, and second chance romance I think you’ll enjoy this!
If you’re a fan of: high school sweethearts romance, hurt/comfort, and second chance romance I think you’ll enjoy this!
lmrivas54's review against another edition
5.0
New favorite author
Loved this book! Angsty but not too much, smexy but not too much, and great characters. It has a tiny little bit of suspense, coming from Sophie's father but that is like a pinch of salt in a romance, and it wasn't too much either. The main star of this book for me was Jude. Ex-addict, ex-con, but as decent as the day is long. Notwithstanding the cravings and the stresses, he held strong because he wanted to be a better person for Sophie. He accepted his situation, his regrets and his past actions but it was not a monkey load on his shoulder. He was a little bit badass but with a mushy inside. And he was so decent, so straight up. Sophie was the gentle girl with a spine of steel. She was fighting for her man and she was going full barrels ahead, but always gentle, always loving, always kind. This book makes you like mankind again.
Loved this book! Angsty but not too much, smexy but not too much, and great characters. It has a tiny little bit of suspense, coming from Sophie's father but that is like a pinch of salt in a romance, and it wasn't too much either. The main star of this book for me was Jude. Ex-addict, ex-con, but as decent as the day is long. Notwithstanding the cravings and the stresses, he held strong because he wanted to be a better person for Sophie. He accepted his situation, his regrets and his past actions but it was not a monkey load on his shoulder. He was a little bit badass but with a mushy inside. And he was so decent, so straight up. Sophie was the gentle girl with a spine of steel. She was fighting for her man and she was going full barrels ahead, but always gentle, always loving, always kind. This book makes you like mankind again.
sidekicka7x's review against another edition
5.0
OMFG JUDE!! I LOVE this book! One of my favorites so far this year. End of.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
This has more angst than I generally like, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I think the mystery helped.
amc_is_reading's review
just not in the mood for this - will probably pick back up again
alkrum's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-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
4.5
bingwheel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
fubpg's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
2.5
mrsbsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
Another epic book in this series, however the book can be read as a stand alone.
We met Jude in book one but he was very quiet and didn't say too much. However here we get his true story as to how he came to be in prison and a recovering addict.
Sophie is Judes ex-girlfriend, but things soon change in that status as even now with everything between them they cannot keep from gravitating from each other, especially with Jude trying to stay on the straight path.
Incidents happen and Jude does some good, however he does end up needing help of others that he calls friends, he even makes friends with a vicar.
This book had me crying at times, its a well written book about a hard subject. Drug addiction and how it can damage lives, but happy endings came be found at the end.
I really enjoyed the book and thought that the subject matter was handled really sensitively.
Another epic book in this series, however the book can be read as a stand alone.
We met Jude in book one but he was very quiet and didn't say too much. However here we get his true story as to how he came to be in prison and a recovering addict.
Sophie is Judes ex-girlfriend, but things soon change in that status as even now with everything between them they cannot keep from gravitating from each other, especially with Jude trying to stay on the straight path.
Incidents happen and Jude does some good, however he does end up needing help of others that he calls friends, he even makes friends with a vicar.
This book had me crying at times, its a well written book about a hard subject. Drug addiction and how it can damage lives, but happy endings came be found at the end.
I really enjoyed the book and thought that the subject matter was handled really sensitively.