taliabasma's review against another edition
3.0
I remember hearing about this book and being very excited. But I was to say about half way through I was mentally over it? I’m not sure if it was the writing or me because there was nothing objectively subjectively wrong with the overall book? But I will say I started as an ebook and finished as an audiobook so maybe it was that too.
katekate_reads_'s review against another edition
5.0
I’m glad I read this book at home and not in public because for most of the book I know I had a giant goofy grin on my face.
Nathan is a single dad of a two year old and is really lost and struggling. Jenna is a single mom of eight year old twins and she steps in to help. Can the sparks between them lead to something real or is there too much at risk when their kids are also involved?
Overall - I really loved this book. There were a few little moments that I didn’t love and some drama toward the end that I felt was unnecessary - but I would still definitely recommend it. While this is the 4th book in the series - it’s the first I read and thought it was great as a stand-alone.
Content warning: references to suicide and suicide loss
Thank you so much to Forever for the advance reading copy!
Nathan is a single dad of a two year old and is really lost and struggling. Jenna is a single mom of eight year old twins and she steps in to help. Can the sparks between them lead to something real or is there too much at risk when their kids are also involved?
Overall - I really loved this book. There were a few little moments that I didn’t love and some drama toward the end that I felt was unnecessary - but I would still definitely recommend it. While this is the 4th book in the series - it’s the first I read and thought it was great as a stand-alone.
Content warning: references to suicide and suicide loss
Thank you so much to Forever for the advance reading copy!
scatterbrain's review against another edition
5.0
it was really good. A single mom and a single dad getting together and starting a loving family was so beautiful. Them having bunch of kids was so cute. Love it.
kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
Heartfelt and sexy and so entertaining, Down Too Deep is such a sweet and lovable story! I am a sucker for the single dad trope, and I delighted in seeing tow single parents (and their lovely kiddos) finding their way to each other. Nate and Jenna were a perfect pairing. The characters were great, the plot paced well, and the romance so very sweet.
Single parent romance hits differently when you have two single parents- and I loved how that helped Nate and Jenna relate to one another in ways that were really unique and compelling. They each carry their own weight, but they understand more than anyone the lived really of parenting solo. Nate himself is a workaholic, struggling a bit as a parent and as a man as he drowns the lingering grief of his wife's tragic death. (trigger warning for the cause) His relationship with Jenna really helps him proverbial man-up, find a path to a more centered and better man and father. He's a likable and delicious hero- but one who still finds a way to transform into his better self. And Jenna is incredibly likable and relatable as a heroine. Sweet, compassionate, thoughtful, but also clear on what she wants. I love how patient and supportive she is with Nate. Their chemistry is really adorable, a slow burn with a lot of emotional connection.
And the kiddos are great (ie non annoying and not too distracting) presences- they provide a lot of heart and lightness to an overall lighter and lower-angst story. I love that his one doesn't feel too heavy, even with Jake's widowhood and his struggles with his daughter, and the adorableness of the twins just MELTED me, especially with the questions for Jake.
I loved the tale of moving on and finding your path forward, figuring out what's next in the journey when the first part of your story doesn't end quite how you expect. And the audio is fantastic! Well performed, nicely emotive, and really captured the essence of both characters. J. Daniels blends heart, laughter, and steam so beautifully- and she truly thinks of such unique and heartwarming details that flesh out every relationship and character so beautifully. This is a story of healing and belonging through the lens of a beautifully blended family- so heartwarming!
Single parent romance hits differently when you have two single parents- and I loved how that helped Nate and Jenna relate to one another in ways that were really unique and compelling. They each carry their own weight, but they understand more than anyone the lived really of parenting solo. Nate himself is a workaholic, struggling a bit as a parent and as a man as he drowns the lingering grief of his wife's tragic death. (trigger warning for the cause) His relationship with Jenna really helps him proverbial man-up, find a path to a more centered and better man and father. He's a likable and delicious hero- but one who still finds a way to transform into his better self. And Jenna is incredibly likable and relatable as a heroine. Sweet, compassionate, thoughtful, but also clear on what she wants. I love how patient and supportive she is with Nate. Their chemistry is really adorable, a slow burn with a lot of emotional connection.
And the kiddos are great (ie non annoying and not too distracting) presences- they provide a lot of heart and lightness to an overall lighter and lower-angst story. I love that his one doesn't feel too heavy, even with Jake's widowhood and his struggles with his daughter, and the adorableness of the twins just MELTED me, especially with the questions for Jake.
I loved the tale of moving on and finding your path forward, figuring out what's next in the journey when the first part of your story doesn't end quite how you expect. And the audio is fantastic! Well performed, nicely emotive, and really captured the essence of both characters. J. Daniels blends heart, laughter, and steam so beautifully- and she truly thinks of such unique and heartwarming details that flesh out every relationship and character so beautifully. This is a story of healing and belonging through the lens of a beautifully blended family- so heartwarming!
cherryredsreads's review
5.0
Nate and Jenna story blew me away!
I have been waiting for their book from Author J. Daniels and it was totally worth it.
My heart broke for Nate. Poor guy has been through the ringer and when him and Jenna get together in this book, it is explosive!
I loved how both of them are single parents and that Jenna is the one to make Nate love again.
And their kids are adorable and made my heart swoon even more with this story.
Just grab this book and have your heart soar with love like Nate & Jenna.
5
I have been waiting for their book from Author J. Daniels and it was totally worth it.
My heart broke for Nate. Poor guy has been through the ringer and when him and Jenna get together in this book, it is explosive!
I loved how both of them are single parents and that Jenna is the one to make Nate love again.
And their kids are adorable and made my heart swoon even more with this story.
Just grab this book and have your heart soar with love like Nate & Jenna.
5
syndi3's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Tears! This book is full of emotion. A sweet and perfect ending in this series. All because of Nathan. God he is such a sweetheart. My new perfect book boyfriend. His struggle with his wife dead is just so heart breaking and lonely.
I am so glad he met Jenna. With Jenna, his heart started to beat again. Smiled again. His romance with Jenna is so sweet and gentle. He shows so many sensitive side. I do love a sensitive and vulnerable hero. His relationship with Jenna's children is also cute and utterly perfection. I know some readers think the book is too dragging. But in my opinion, the slow burn is necessary to bring the sweetness of this book.
Miss Damiels hits the spot with an ending of this series.
I am so glad he met Jenna. With Jenna, his heart started to beat again. Smiled again. His romance with Jenna is so sweet and gentle. He shows so many sensitive side. I do love a sensitive and vulnerable hero. His relationship with Jenna's children is also cute and utterly perfection. I know some readers think the book is too dragging. But in my opinion, the slow burn is necessary to bring the sweetness of this book.
Miss Damiels hits the spot with an ending of this series.
ayaji_8's review against another edition
5.0
the first single parent trop i have read and it might be on of the best, not too much complications, fmc is just almost perfect , the storyline and everything