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mouthygirl's review against another edition
5.0
..when I left the story from the first book in this series, I had lived that romance with them, every word I hung from. Wrought with heartache I was trepidatious but excited all at the same time to begin The Certainty of Deception....afraid that the author enjoyed the act of toying with the readers' emotions, that maybe it was her intent to cost me tears.
..still, I begun to read this tale of Drew and McKenzie - as if they were characters in my life, once I started I only by force was taken from the story, and by force I mean that whole responsibility of adulthood issue that we all share..
Drew, the temperamental, passionate and respectful attorney (the description seems contrary). McKenzie, sensitive, wounded but strong enough to make the decision that's best for everyone - or so she thought. A classic tale of the best of intentions getting in the way of what is right, and the thing that everyone else knows is right. I loved every bit, every word. The author is able to capture the characteristics and nuances of her characters without over explaining them. I felt myself relating to McKenzie's strength and feeling for her in her heartache. This is more than some movies have been able to do for me. I found myself anxious for the continuation of the storyline and can't wait for the subsequent book I've heard whispers of :)
Excellent read, I recommend - and can't wait for the sequel.
..still, I begun to read this tale of Drew and McKenzie - as if they were characters in my life, once I started I only by force was taken from the story, and by force I mean that whole responsibility of adulthood issue that we all share..
Drew, the temperamental, passionate and respectful attorney (the description seems contrary). McKenzie, sensitive, wounded but strong enough to make the decision that's best for everyone - or so she thought. A classic tale of the best of intentions getting in the way of what is right, and the thing that everyone else knows is right. I loved every bit, every word. The author is able to capture the characteristics and nuances of her characters without over explaining them. I felt myself relating to McKenzie's strength and feeling for her in her heartache. This is more than some movies have been able to do for me. I found myself anxious for the continuation of the storyline and can't wait for the subsequent book I've heard whispers of :)
Excellent read, I recommend - and can't wait for the sequel.
mbfeeney's review
5.0
***Review to come, 15 July, as part of blog tour***
***Little bit of a spoiler alert here*** This is a messgae I sent to the author once I finished reading. “I hate you, you made me cry” – you know what she did? She laughed (but I forgive her because this book is brilliant! ***little spoiler over***
Ever since I finished the first in this series, The Truth in Lies, I wanted to get my hands on this book! I tried so hard to take my time with this book and make it last, but I couldn’t. I had to read it whenever I could.
I know I said I wasn’t blown away by Drew in the first book, but reading things from his POV in this one has really warmed me to his character. I now see the confidence and the cockiness is a shield and something for him to hide behind. I don’t blame him, his past and revelation to Mickie reveal a lot about him and explains to the reader why he is the way he is. I have to say, I still have a soft spot for the wonderful Jared.
In this second book, Drew is determined to win Mickie back after she leaves him to head back home to Texas. He’s ready to go charging down to Amarillo, but his brother, Gavin, and Jared stall him and when he does eventually head down, they go with him. What follows is an insight into Drew and Mickie’s relationship (and breakup) from another perspective, including the jealousy Drew experiences knowing Jared loves Mickie and seeing her at ease on her home turf, surrounded by people who know her better than he does. McDonald does this with finesse and without ramming drew’s feelings down the reader’s throats, making it unbearable. It feels real.
As with the first book, I was drawn to Jared because, let’s face it, he’s a hottie musician who is excellent with kids, and what’s not to like? He’s not as prominent in this book, but the interaction between him, Drew and Gavin was wonderful, particularly when Granny comes on the scene. I will say no more, but I may have choked up a lung laughing!
All in all, it’s the prefect follow up from the first book, but be prepared to be left with just as many questions as you were with The Truth in Lies. Put it this way, I will be badgering McDonald to either give me spoilers or to write faster! So, if you want a sweet romance that will fill you with a range of emotions, this is the one for you!
***Little bit of a spoiler alert here*** This is a messgae I sent to the author once I finished reading. “I hate you, you made me cry” – you know what she did? She laughed (but I forgive her because this book is brilliant! ***little spoiler over***
Ever since I finished the first in this series, The Truth in Lies, I wanted to get my hands on this book! I tried so hard to take my time with this book and make it last, but I couldn’t. I had to read it whenever I could.
I know I said I wasn’t blown away by Drew in the first book, but reading things from his POV in this one has really warmed me to his character. I now see the confidence and the cockiness is a shield and something for him to hide behind. I don’t blame him, his past and revelation to Mickie reveal a lot about him and explains to the reader why he is the way he is. I have to say, I still have a soft spot for the wonderful Jared.
In this second book, Drew is determined to win Mickie back after she leaves him to head back home to Texas. He’s ready to go charging down to Amarillo, but his brother, Gavin, and Jared stall him and when he does eventually head down, they go with him. What follows is an insight into Drew and Mickie’s relationship (and breakup) from another perspective, including the jealousy Drew experiences knowing Jared loves Mickie and seeing her at ease on her home turf, surrounded by people who know her better than he does. McDonald does this with finesse and without ramming drew’s feelings down the reader’s throats, making it unbearable. It feels real.
As with the first book, I was drawn to Jared because, let’s face it, he’s a hottie musician who is excellent with kids, and what’s not to like? He’s not as prominent in this book, but the interaction between him, Drew and Gavin was wonderful, particularly when Granny comes on the scene. I will say no more, but I may have choked up a lung laughing!
All in all, it’s the prefect follow up from the first book, but be prepared to be left with just as many questions as you were with The Truth in Lies. Put it this way, I will be badgering McDonald to either give me spoilers or to write faster! So, if you want a sweet romance that will fill you with a range of emotions, this is the one for you!
scvallese1's review against another edition
4.0
The Certainty of Deception picks up where The Truth in Lies ended, so I was anxious to get started. McKenzie moved back to Texas, while Drew pined over her and tried to maintain a civil yet distant relationship with pregnant Olivia, who wanted nothing more than to get back together with Drew. Drew ended up going to Texas so that he could try to convince McKenzie to come home.
We really get a different perspective in this book, as it’s told from Drew’s point of view; I really liked that the author switched that up! We especially get a different perspective on Olivia!
I’m ready to move on to The Truth Be Told now!
We really get a different perspective in this book, as it’s told from Drew’s point of view; I really liked that the author switched that up! We especially get a different perspective on Olivia!
I’m ready to move on to The Truth Be Told now!
tarazagata's review against another edition
5.0
To say that I loved this story would be the understatement of the century! Not many books capture me like this series did, Mckenzie and Andrew's story took hold of my heart and left it hanging in the balance in The Truth In Lies. This book brought to light the past that Drew has been holding on to for so long, making him feel like he doesn't deserve things, love being one of them.
In book one we know that things are left with Drew choosing Olivia and the baby over Mickie, or so we thought. And the woman that Mickie is, she did what she thought was right, she packed up and left him with his new family. No matter how much she loves him she felt his child deserved a family and she wouldn't stand in the way, even if that meant she had to lose the love of her life.
To say I hate Olivia is another understatement! If I could punch a character it would be her. Jeanne did an awesome job developing Olivia's character from a likable best friend in book one to the mega Biotch in this book. Jared, Mickie's best friend, is just one of the lovable characters, we got a glimpse at Gavin in book one and Andrew's brother plays a huge role in this book.
Love has never been the issue for Mickie and Drew, outsiders have been, and so has the past. In TCOD we hear the story from drew's POV, which starts the night of the famous goodbye text, and continues through the time they are apart to the time he decides to fight for his girl. This book was a great next chapter in their lives but I most certainly cannot wait for the next book.
Without giving too much away (you really need to read these books) there were some parts that melted my heart and made me fall totally in love with Drew all over again, there are also parts that made me wish I could just shake Mickie and make her see that Olivia really isn't her friend. The pain that Drew goes through while Mickie is gone is heart breaking but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt when you finally know what happened in Drew's past and why he always felt connected to the loss Mickie was going through.
Jeanne you out did yourself and I look forward to reading more!! BRAVO MY FRIEND BRAVO!!
ONE-CLICK THIS ON JULY 8th!!
In book one we know that things are left with Drew choosing Olivia and the baby over Mickie, or so we thought. And the woman that Mickie is, she did what she thought was right, she packed up and left him with his new family. No matter how much she loves him she felt his child deserved a family and she wouldn't stand in the way, even if that meant she had to lose the love of her life.
To say I hate Olivia is another understatement! If I could punch a character it would be her. Jeanne did an awesome job developing Olivia's character from a likable best friend in book one to the mega Biotch in this book. Jared, Mickie's best friend, is just one of the lovable characters, we got a glimpse at Gavin in book one and Andrew's brother plays a huge role in this book.
Love has never been the issue for Mickie and Drew, outsiders have been, and so has the past. In TCOD we hear the story from drew's POV, which starts the night of the famous goodbye text, and continues through the time they are apart to the time he decides to fight for his girl. This book was a great next chapter in their lives but I most certainly cannot wait for the next book.
Without giving too much away (you really need to read these books) there were some parts that melted my heart and made me fall totally in love with Drew all over again, there are also parts that made me wish I could just shake Mickie and make her see that Olivia really isn't her friend. The pain that Drew goes through while Mickie is gone is heart breaking but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt when you finally know what happened in Drew's past and why he always felt connected to the loss Mickie was going through.
Jeanne you out did yourself and I look forward to reading more!! BRAVO MY FRIEND BRAVO!!
ONE-CLICK THIS ON JULY 8th!!
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book in the series; I just loved the first one and couldn’t wait for the second one. As soon as I read it well it totally blew my mind. Jeanne is an amazing writer, but this book just made me realize how good of a plot planer and character builder she is.
We all fell in love with Drew in the fist one, so reading his POV was amazing. He and McKenzie’s story is a one you certainly want to read. It’s beautiful; it will keep you reading until the end and just breathtaking. I love how Olivia tries to get between them and how I even got desperate to get them back together.
This book picks up right after the first, so make sure you start there.
We all fell in love with Drew in the fist one, so reading his POV was amazing. He and McKenzie’s story is a one you certainly want to read. It’s beautiful; it will keep you reading until the end and just breathtaking. I love how Olivia tries to get between them and how I even got desperate to get them back together.
This book picks up right after the first, so make sure you start there.
mrszagata's review
5.0
To say that I loved this story would be the understatement of the century! Not many books capture me like this series did, Mckenzie and Andrew's story took hold of my heart and left it hanging in the balance in The Truth In Lies. This book brought to light the past that Drew has been holding on to for so long, making him feel like he doesn't deserve things, love being one of them.
In book one we know that things are left with Drew choosing Olivia and the baby over Mickie, or so we thought. And the woman that Mickie is, she did what she thought was right, she packed up and left him with his new family. No matter how much she loves him she felt his child deserved a family and she wouldn't stand in the way, even if that meant she had to lose the love of her life.
To say I hate Olivia is another understatement! If I could punch a character it would be her. Jeanne did an awesome job developing Olivia's character from a likable best friend in book one to the mega Biotch in this book. Jared, Mickie's best friend, is just one of the lovable characters, we got a glimpse at Gavin in book one and Andrew's brother plays a huge role in this book.
Love has never been the issue for Mickie and Drew, outsiders have been, and so has the past. In TCOD we hear the story from drew's POV, which starts the night of the famous goodbye text, and continues through the time they are apart to the time he decides to fight for his girl. This book was a great next chapter in their lives but I most certainly cannot wait for the next book.
Without giving too much away (you really need to read these books) there were some parts that melted my heart and made me fall totally in love with Drew all over again, there are also parts that made me wish I could just shake Mickie and make her see that Olivia really isn't her friend. The pain that Drew goes through while Mickie is gone is heart breaking but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt when you finally know what happened in Drew's past and why he always felt connected to the loss Mickie was going through.
Jeanne you out did yourself and I look forward to reading more!! BRAVO MY FRIEND BRAVO!!
ONE-CLICK THIS ON JULY 8th!!
In book one we know that things are left with Drew choosing Olivia and the baby over Mickie, or so we thought. And the woman that Mickie is, she did what she thought was right, she packed up and left him with his new family. No matter how much she loves him she felt his child deserved a family and she wouldn't stand in the way, even if that meant she had to lose the love of her life.
To say I hate Olivia is another understatement! If I could punch a character it would be her. Jeanne did an awesome job developing Olivia's character from a likable best friend in book one to the mega Biotch in this book. Jared, Mickie's best friend, is just one of the lovable characters, we got a glimpse at Gavin in book one and Andrew's brother plays a huge role in this book.
Love has never been the issue for Mickie and Drew, outsiders have been, and so has the past. In TCOD we hear the story from drew's POV, which starts the night of the famous goodbye text, and continues through the time they are apart to the time he decides to fight for his girl. This book was a great next chapter in their lives but I most certainly cannot wait for the next book.
Without giving too much away (you really need to read these books) there were some parts that melted my heart and made me fall totally in love with Drew all over again, there are also parts that made me wish I could just shake Mickie and make her see that Olivia really isn't her friend. The pain that Drew goes through while Mickie is gone is heart breaking but nothing prepared me for the emotions I felt when you finally know what happened in Drew's past and why he always felt connected to the loss Mickie was going through.
Jeanne you out did yourself and I look forward to reading more!! BRAVO MY FRIEND BRAVO!!
ONE-CLICK THIS ON JULY 8th!!