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eol's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
tense
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
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
4.0
I love this crew. I love that as the relationships grow and change there are arguments and conversations and sometimes real fights. A lot of series marry people off and then they are happy and wonderful and nobody ever encounters anything upsetting. This series looks at how old friendships have to adjust to new relationships, how changes in life can cause issues in relationships, and how sometimes your significant other really aggravates the crap outta you. Happily ever after is a bumpy road full of potholes and missteps.
I am not ready to let these characters go. I hope that there will be other books about the new jobs or the other characters so that I can peek in at the guys every once in awhile.
There were so many things that I loved about the series overall and am so glad that I picked it up.
I am not ready to let these characters go. I hope that there will be other books about the new jobs or the other characters so that I can peek in at the guys every once in awhile.
There were so many things that I loved about the series overall and am so glad that I picked it up.
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
This series manages to be in a light and fluffy tone on some subjects that are anything but. Very well executed, and bloody fun throughout. Also, seeing one trope after another taken out behind the paint shed is kinda neat.
enemies2lover's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
dreamerfreak's review
5.0
In some ways, this book feels somewhat... disconnected; almost like a series of vignettes rather than a singular overarching plot. On the other hand, this book also feels a lot like closure, in the best sort of way. Miro and Ian have finally settled themselves into a very solid relationship that can withstand the bumps and hurdles that come with life - and this book proves that. It's very satisfying to see so many small things get resolved and really feel how comfortable Miro and Ian are together and how much they know they can depend on each other. I don't know whether this is the last will we see of them, but I feel very content right now.
reading_rainy's review against another edition
5.0
“Stop thinking I could ever leave you, all right?” And I’ll stop thinking you’ll tell me to go.”I love this series so much.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to miss Milo and Ian! It's been a fun ride and I'll miss all the action.
Even though I feel like the books are more like a TV series, full of exaggerated action, I also loved how really well Calmes can write about the emotional challenge that building a relationship can be. Both Milo and Ian have a lot of baggage and emotional scars, and finding and loving each other isn't enough to keep them together. Especially in books three and four, the two have to work through some very difficult and very believable challenges that threaten their future together. Calmes doesn't throw out some easily-to-solve disagreement, not she presents really tough decisions and changes each person has to make. She writes the most convincingly real arguments between to people I've ever read in a romance. On more than one occasion I wondered how the situation would be resolved without one or the other giving up part of who they are. The other thing I liked was that each time they faced tough issues, they worked it out by thinking through things individually and together, and not by running off mad and then having a third party explain the situation to them. So many stories rely on that third person input, and I really don't like that.
Even though I feel like the books are more like a TV series, full of exaggerated action, I also loved how really well Calmes can write about the emotional challenge that building a relationship can be. Both Milo and Ian have a lot of baggage and emotional scars, and finding and loving each other isn't enough to keep them together. Especially in books three and four, the two have to work through some very difficult and very believable challenges that threaten their future together. Calmes doesn't throw out some easily-to-solve disagreement, not she presents really tough decisions and changes each person has to make. She writes the most convincingly real arguments between to people I've ever read in a romance. On more than one occasion I wondered how the situation would be resolved without one or the other giving up part of who they are. The other thing I liked was that each time they faced tough issues, they worked it out by thinking through things individually and together, and not by running off mad and then having a third party explain the situation to them. So many stories rely on that third person input, and I really don't like that.
xanthe87's review against another edition
4.0
This one is kind of hard for me to write as whenever anyone asks for a recommendation, in pretty much all situations on I'll give is the Marshalls series. I love reading it and listening to it. Miro and Ian are two of my favourite characters along with the family that they have built around them.
However, for me this book just didn't quite hit the spot that I have experienced in the previous three. In the beginning we have several flashback scenes which, while helping to build a story, for me got a little confusing.
It is great reading how Miro and Ian are moving forward together after the changes and events that they've both gone through so far in their story. We still hear from all of Miro's "family", the girls - Aruna, Min, Janet and Katherine - as well as the guys from the Marshall's office. The support and friendship that they are surrounded by is fantastic and written in such ways that the interactions are so real! Conversations that you could imagine having with your friends, making jokes, doing whatever you can for them in times of need.
Miro and Ian both show off their best selves in their jobs doing what they were born to do, made even better with Cage showing such trust in what they're capable of. Cage is such a man of mystery, finding out little bits now and then and Miro's complete trust in the man makes him an integral part of their story.
In this story we have major lows along with highs but Mary writes everything so well. Drawn into the story, wanting to know what's coming up, trying to anticipate and it always being better than what I can imagine.
Personally the end fell a little flat for me and I'm hoping for a book 5 to follow the men on their next steps of their journey both separately and together, especially with how much has gone on in this book!
I do recommend this book, there are only a couple of parts that didn't work for me but overall this is yet another great outing for the Marshalls. I would definitely say you need to have read the previous books because of certain plot continuations.
Narration - Tristan James has done fantastic work across the whole of the Marshall series. The voice he gives to Miro feels true and everything comes across full of thought and emotion, especially when it's about Ian. We are given different voices for different characters and a lot of highly charged scenes, full of anger, love, shock and understanding. The part that takes away a star is his Tristan's portrayal of Ian. Normally strong, stoic and gruff, his accent seems to go through changes throughout the book, making his voice stand apart from what we're used to. It doesn't detract enjoyment from the rest of Tristan's narration but as a big fan of the series, it's just something that stood out for me.
However, for me this book just didn't quite hit the spot that I have experienced in the previous three. In the beginning we have several flashback scenes which, while helping to build a story, for me got a little confusing.
It is great reading how Miro and Ian are moving forward together after the changes and events that they've both gone through so far in their story. We still hear from all of Miro's "family", the girls - Aruna, Min, Janet and Katherine - as well as the guys from the Marshall's office. The support and friendship that they are surrounded by is fantastic and written in such ways that the interactions are so real! Conversations that you could imagine having with your friends, making jokes, doing whatever you can for them in times of need.
Miro and Ian both show off their best selves in their jobs doing what they were born to do, made even better with Cage showing such trust in what they're capable of. Cage is such a man of mystery, finding out little bits now and then and Miro's complete trust in the man makes him an integral part of their story.
In this story we have major lows along with highs but Mary writes everything so well. Drawn into the story, wanting to know what's coming up, trying to anticipate and it always being better than what I can imagine.
Personally the end fell a little flat for me and I'm hoping for a book 5 to follow the men on their next steps of their journey both separately and together, especially with how much has gone on in this book!
I do recommend this book, there are only a couple of parts that didn't work for me but overall this is yet another great outing for the Marshalls. I would definitely say you need to have read the previous books because of certain plot continuations.
Narration - Tristan James has done fantastic work across the whole of the Marshall series. The voice he gives to Miro feels true and everything comes across full of thought and emotion, especially when it's about Ian. We are given different voices for different characters and a lot of highly charged scenes, full of anger, love, shock and understanding. The part that takes away a star is his Tristan's portrayal of Ian. Normally strong, stoic and gruff, his accent seems to go through changes throughout the book, making his voice stand apart from what we're used to. It doesn't detract enjoyment from the rest of Tristan's narration but as a big fan of the series, it's just something that stood out for me.
cooeeaus's review against another edition
4.0
I love the Marshals series this one had some life changes and career changes for Ian and M and the other Marshals which was refreshing to read. I rarely like authors shuffling characters lives but this one actually felt right for them, plus we meet some newbies in the office which may add some more stories to the series, I hope.