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mmromancereviewed's review
5.0
Can you be unbiased and love a book when you've got a character modeled after you? I found out for the first time that the answer is yes... and yes, Jax took the time to learn about why I'm passionate about LGBTQ2IA+ topics and included that too...
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https://www.mmromancereviewed.com/2022/02/for-all-its-worth-by-jax-stuart.html
Full review:
https://www.mmromancereviewed.com/2022/02/for-all-its-worth-by-jax-stuart.html
bookowl's review
5.0
Jax does it again! Another sweet entry into the Second Chances series, bringing us the story of Charlie and Max. I loved reading their journey and especially liked glimpses into all the other character's lives, especially those that we grew to love in So Worth More. For All It's Worth can be read as a standalone. Also, not to gloat, but I'm a named character in the series and I'm pretty awesome. Enjoy!
reedkaye's review
5.0
This starts on an emotional rollercoaster and keeps it up till the end. These two have been best friends forever until the behavior of Charley causes the friendship to break. They both have so many childhood issues that have carried into their adult lives that it’s a wonder they have been able to deal so long. After Charley puts himself in a life and death situation, he has to start facing his issues. That’s when the journey for both him and Max become questionable. Neither have a great deal of self esteem no matter how outwardly they appear. Both have insecurities that make overcoming daily life hard. I enjoyed the path these two take and loved this story all the way through. I’m anxious to see where the author takes this series next.
itssarahc's review
5.0
For All It's Worth is the second novel by Jax Stuart and the second book in her Second Chances series, and once again, it has blown me away. The thing I love most about both books in this series so far is the actual work that the main characters have to put in for their happily ever afters - without the book drowning in angst.
This book focuses on Charlie and Max, two best friends who have a falling out at the beginning of the story over Charlie's drinking. Because Charlie is an alcoholic and Max was raised by an alcoholic. He doesn't want that around him and for his own mental health, he puts his friendship with Charlie on hold. This, combined with a near death experience, wakes Charlie's family up to his drinking problem and has him going to rehab - and thus begins our story.
Charlie and Max are an incredible pairing. The history they have with one another and the friendship set a solid foundation for their relationship. The fact that they're able to trust one another with the heavy stuff helps a lot. They offer a good support system for one another and their dynamic is easy to read and understand and even easier to believe.
Once again, Jax does another thing that I think is so overlooked in books like this. She sends her characters to therapy and has it be a completely normalized experience. Neither of these men's lives exist solely around one another. They both have external support systems and aside from a few communication issues, they are a stronger couple because of that.
This book has some incredibly steamy scenes as well. Jax is great at writing some spice and even better at writing the emotions behind the spice.
For All It's Worth is a low angst dual POV story about forgiveness and finding strength not only with a partner but within yourself. (Also Henry and Pete book WHEN Jax? When?!)
** ARC PROVIDED BY GRR AND THIS IS MY HONEST REVIEW **
This book focuses on Charlie and Max, two best friends who have a falling out at the beginning of the story over Charlie's drinking. Because Charlie is an alcoholic and Max was raised by an alcoholic. He doesn't want that around him and for his own mental health, he puts his friendship with Charlie on hold. This, combined with a near death experience, wakes Charlie's family up to his drinking problem and has him going to rehab - and thus begins our story.
Charlie and Max are an incredible pairing. The history they have with one another and the friendship set a solid foundation for their relationship. The fact that they're able to trust one another with the heavy stuff helps a lot. They offer a good support system for one another and their dynamic is easy to read and understand and even easier to believe.
Once again, Jax does another thing that I think is so overlooked in books like this. She sends her characters to therapy and has it be a completely normalized experience. Neither of these men's lives exist solely around one another. They both have external support systems and aside from a few communication issues, they are a stronger couple because of that.
This book has some incredibly steamy scenes as well. Jax is great at writing some spice and even better at writing the emotions behind the spice.
For All It's Worth is a low angst dual POV story about forgiveness and finding strength not only with a partner but within yourself. (Also Henry and Pete book WHEN Jax? When?!)
** ARC PROVIDED BY GRR AND THIS IS MY HONEST REVIEW **
rafrickauthor's review
5.0
This the first book by this author I have read, and I loved the rich backstory. I was glad reading the first book wasn’t necessary, but now I need to go read book 1 and 1.5!
Charlie is going through a very rough time at the start of For All it’s Worth, and seeing his growth was wonderful. I highly related to the alcoholism, but the story was unique. Max was so sweet yet neurotic, and I loved how he finally got to have the life he could only dream of. Both characters were so sweet together. They even get a little kinky! Loved the ending.
Charlie is going through a very rough time at the start of For All it’s Worth, and seeing his growth was wonderful. I highly related to the alcoholism, but the story was unique. Max was so sweet yet neurotic, and I loved how he finally got to have the life he could only dream of. Both characters were so sweet together. They even get a little kinky! Loved the ending.
feistyredhead82's review
5.0
This book is a best friends to lovers m/m romance. Max and Charlie have been best friends since college. But Charlie is spiraling out of control and Max can’t bare to watch anymore. A mugging might be what saves Charlie’s life though. Rehab is the next step. His and Max’s journey sure isn’t easy. There are plenty of bumps along the but I think that’s what makes this story better. After everything they go through separately and together makes their happy ending that much sweeter. Loved this book and I hope we get more from this series in the future.
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