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mellie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This was gooodddddd. I feel like they got married way to quickly but to each their own
meeshkablack's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Not my favorite. I probably should’ve skipped this one. Not a fan of the narrators or the storyline on this one. Way too much miscommunication or lack of communication. Also, I was annoyed with Selina in the last book and was REALLY annoyed with her in this one. If it wasn’t for 2x speed I don’t think I would have gotten through this one.
ciella's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
4.5
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
3.0
One day, I am going to have to go back and read the book in order to see if the audiobook was different. The description didn't seem to match the audiobook. Or at least I thought it didn't.
The description talked about Octavia being alone living a moderately single life. I think there was a brief mention that she worked for a company, met Jonathon Rose and they became fast friends, best friends in fact.
I thought because of the description, how their relationship came to be would be described in much more detail. I thought there would be more scenarios of Octavia living her single life.
Nope. Jonathon was completely involved in her life from the beginning of the book.
Then the book describes Jonathon as having a commanding persona with a reputation that proceeds him who would rather live outside of the limelight or something like that.
I was expecting to hear some evidence of Mr Reputation living in the limelight. Nope, I didn't. I was told Jonathon's BFF was Octavia, but not shown how they got to that point. I was told about his "presence". Other than him telling his team about the search, I didn't hear any evidence of him being " commanding". And what limelight was he absent from?
Then I wondered what was the point of the search, her house being used as a command center, Mia, Steven, and the resulting outcome of the search?
I had so many questions. Also, what was the deal with his other gal pal Mia? Did O call Steven because she was jealous or desperate? Why didn't Jonathon shut his gal pal down? Why didn't Octavia say anything when gal pal was brought up and he specifically asked her the question?
At one point in the book, I could have sworn Octavia said Jonathon was the only person she had told about how her parents died. Then, it seemed like it came as a surprise.
For me, all of these things seemed more like distractions that took away from the relationship. As I said earlier, I was told a number of things, but I didn't feel like I was shown much.
I honestly wasn't picking up on much chemistry between the two. I was expecting a friends to lovers type romance. This didn't feel like it to me. The book was ok. The ending was a bit farfetched. The narration was ok. There have been other books by this author that I have enjoyed more. I would recommend that you read it and judge for yourself.
The description talked about Octavia being alone living a moderately single life. I think there was a brief mention that she worked for a company, met Jonathon Rose and they became fast friends, best friends in fact.
I thought because of the description, how their relationship came to be would be described in much more detail. I thought there would be more scenarios of Octavia living her single life.
Nope. Jonathon was completely involved in her life from the beginning of the book.
Then the book describes Jonathon as having a commanding persona with a reputation that proceeds him who would rather live outside of the limelight or something like that.
I was expecting to hear some evidence of Mr Reputation living in the limelight. Nope, I didn't. I was told Jonathon's BFF was Octavia, but not shown how they got to that point. I was told about his "presence". Other than him telling his team about the search, I didn't hear any evidence of him being " commanding". And what limelight was he absent from?
Then I wondered what was the point of the search, her house being used as a command center, Mia, Steven, and the resulting outcome of the search?
I had so many questions. Also, what was the deal with his other gal pal Mia? Did O call Steven because she was jealous or desperate? Why didn't Jonathon shut his gal pal down? Why didn't Octavia say anything when gal pal was brought up and he specifically asked her the question?
At one point in the book, I could have sworn Octavia said Jonathon was the only person she had told about how her parents died. Then, it seemed like it came as a surprise.
For me, all of these things seemed more like distractions that took away from the relationship. As I said earlier, I was told a number of things, but I didn't feel like I was shown much.
I honestly wasn't picking up on much chemistry between the two. I was expecting a friends to lovers type romance. This didn't feel like it to me. The book was ok. The ending was a bit farfetched. The narration was ok. There have been other books by this author that I have enjoyed more. I would recommend that you read it and judge for yourself.
classysassreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
ucook09's review against another edition
5.0
❤️❤️
I’ve loved every book in this series! I look forward to finishing it out! I’m a sucker for love stories ❤️❤️
I’ve loved every book in this series! I look forward to finishing it out! I’m a sucker for love stories ❤️❤️
mickiilewis's review
5.0
Wow!
Jonathan and Claudia story is perfect! I’m so glad they got over their woes and remember folks therapy is good.
Jonathan and Claudia story is perfect! I’m so glad they got over their woes and remember folks therapy is good.
myestorie's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Octavia Davenport is dealing with PTSD from a traumatic childhood event that she annually has trouble dealing with. Jonathan Rose is a very eligible bachelor and has become Octavia’s best friend. After a young woman from Octavia’s neighborhood goes missing, Jonathan and Octavia begin working closely together and the feelings they have tried to hide come to the forefront.
Jonathan may be my favorite Rose brother so far. His patience and understanding for what Octavia was going though was special. He proved she truly was his best friend, and he had her back through it all. Even though Octavia’s dreams wouldn’t let her rest, I was glad when she got over feeling unloved. Together they made a dynamic duo.
They were both wrong dealing with Mia and Steven and I was over them both in those scenes. Selena was the perfect friend for Octavia. She was witty and honest and I can’t wait to read her story.
Jonathan may be my favorite Rose brother so far. His patience and understanding for what Octavia was going though was special. He proved she truly was his best friend, and he had her back through it all. Even though Octavia’s dreams wouldn’t let her rest, I was glad when she got over feeling unloved. Together they made a dynamic duo.
They were both wrong dealing with Mia and Steven and I was over them both in those scenes. Selena was the perfect friend for Octavia. She was witty and honest and I can’t wait to read her story.
melaninbooklover's review against another edition
5.0
Great read
This story moved me and by the end I was in tears. I’m so glad Octavia got the family she deserves and of course I knew there would be a happy ending but to read how it worked out was touching.
This story moved me and by the end I was in tears. I’m so glad Octavia got the family she deserves and of course I knew there would be a happy ending but to read how it worked out was touching.